Troubleshooting | 5 |
Risk of sudden starts. Can result in an electri- cal shock and pinching of hands or fingers. If the power is on to the pump when the thermal overload resets, the pump may start without warning. Disconnect the power before servicing the pump.
A. Pump fails to operate: | 1. Check to be sure that power cord is securely plugged into outlet. Disconnect power to | |
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| outlet before handling pump or motor. |
| 2. | Check to be sure you have electrical power. |
| 3. | Check that liquid fluid level is high enough to activate switch or controller. |
| 4. | Check to be sure that 3/16" (4.7 mm) vent hole in discharge pipe is not plugged. |
| 5. | Check for blockage in pump inlet, impeller, check valve or discharge pipe. |
| 6. | Thermal overload may have tripped. Test start pump; if it starts and then stops immedi- |
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| ately, disconnect from power source for 30 minutes to allow motor to cool, then |
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| reconnect to power source. Check for cause of overheating/overloading. |
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B. Pump fails to empty sump: | 1. | Be sure all valves in discharge valve are fully open. |
| 2. | Clean out discharge pipe and check valve. |
| 3. | Check for blockage in pump inlet or impeller. |
| 4. | Pump not sized properly. A higher capacity pump may be required. |
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C. Pump will not shut off: | 1. | Check switch or controller automatic floats for proper operation and location. |
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| See installation instructions for switch/controller. |
| 2. | If pump is completely inoperative or continues to malfunction, consult your local |
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| serviceman. |
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CORD LIFT WARNING
Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill.
Do not lift pump by power cord.
1.Attempting to lift or support pump by power cord can damage cord and cord connections.
2.Cord may pull apart, exposing bare wires with possibility of fire or electri- cal shock.
3.Lifting or supporting pump by power cord will void warranty.
4.Use lifting ring or handle on top of pump for all lifting/lowering of pump. Disconnect power to pump before doing any work on pump or attempt- ing to remove pump from sump.
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