Troubleshooting | 6 |
Hazardous Voltage. Can shock, burn or kill. Disconnect power to pump before servicing.
SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) | CORRECTIVE ACTION | |
Motor does not run | Blown fuse | Replace. | |
| Tripped circuit | Reset. | |
| Disconnected plug | Reinstall. | |
| Corroded plug | Clean prongs. | |
| Inadequate water level | Add water and test. | |
| Tripped overload | Allow pump to cool. | |
| Defective switch | Adjust float; replace switch. | |
| Defective motor | Replace pump. | |
| Float in wrong position | See Automatic Float Switch section. | |
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Motor hums but | Impeller jammed | Unplug the pump and unclog. | |
flow is reduced or | Plugged check valve | Unplug the pump and unclog. | |
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Blocked screen | Unplug the pump and clean screen. | ||
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| Line leak | Unplug the pump and repair. | |
| Worn Impeller | Unplug the pump and replace pump. | |
| Defective motor | Unplug the pump and replace pump. | |
| The | Turn off the pump for a few seconds, clean out the | |
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Runs continuously | Plugged screen | Unplug the pump and clean screen. | |
| Defective switch | Unplug the pump and replace switch. | |
| Float obstruction | See Automatic Float Switch section. | |
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