Troubleshooting / Repair Parts

 

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SYMPTOM

 

 

PROBABLE CAUSE(S)

 

 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pump won’t start or run.

 

Blown fuse or breaker.

 

 

If blown, replace with fuse of proper size or reset breaker.

 

 

 

Low line voltage.

 

 

If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

main switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority.

 

 

 

Defective motor.

 

 

Replace pump.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defective float switch.

 

 

Replace float switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Float obstructed.

 

 

Remove obstruction.

 

 

 

Pump starts and stops

 

Backflow of water from piping.

 

 

Install or replace check-valve.

 

 

too often.

 

Faulty float switch.

 

 

Replace float switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pump won’t shut off.

 

Defective float switch.

 

 

Replace float switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted discharge

 

 

Remove pump and clean pump and piping.

 

 

 

(obstacle in piping).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Float obstructed.

 

 

Remove obstruction.

 

 

 

Pump operates but

 

Low line voltage.

 

 

If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main

delivers little or no water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority.

 

 

 

Worn or plugged impeller.

 

 

Replace pump.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anti airlock vent hole is plugged.

 

Clean out the vent hole with a hat pin or pipe cleaner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REPAIR PARTS LIST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key No.

 

Part Description

 

Qty.

 

2905-04

 

2955-04

2957-04

 

 

1

 

 

Power Cord

 

1

 

 

PS117-54-TSU

PS117-54-TSU

PS117-54-TSU

 

 

2

 

 

Cover, Motor Assembly

 

1

 

 

**

 

**

**

 

 

3

 

 

Inlet Screen

 

1

 

 

PS18-128P

 

PS18-127P

PS18-127P

 

 

4

 

 

Switch Assembly

 

1

 

 

FP18-15BD-P2

 

FP18-15BD-P2

FPS17-66*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Replacement vertical switch must be mounted on discharge pipe.

**If the motor fails, replace the pump.

2905-04

2957-04

2955-04

 

4

4

1

1

2

2

3

3

5916 0109

5918 0109

For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867 /1-800-546-7867

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Simer Pumps owner manual Troubleshooting / Repair Parts, Repair Parts List, Part Description Qty 2905-04 2955-04 2957-04