INSTALLATION MANUAL
MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PUMP FROM POWER SUPPLY
before installing, servicing or making any adjustments.
LET PUMP COOL FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE. Submersible pumps contain oil that become pressurized and hot under normal operating conditions.
1.Submersible pump models have permanently lubricated bearings and require no additional lubrication.
2.The pump should be inspected
3.Pedestal sump pump models have open, exposed motors. Make sure the motor does not get wet.
4.This pump may contain dielectric oil for cooling. This oil can be harmful to the environment. Check the state environmental laws before disposing this oil.
5.The pump motor is equipped with automatic resetting thermal protector and may restart unexpectedly. Protector tripping is an indication of motor overloading as a result of operating the pump at low heads, excessively high or low voltage, inadequate wiring, incorrect motor conditions, or a faulty motor or pump.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms | Possible Cause(s) | |
Pump will not | 1. Water level too low | |
start or run | 2. | Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker |
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| 3. | Low line voltage |
| 4. | Motor |
| 5. | Switch |
| 6. | Inlet screen clogged |
| 7. | Switch obstruction |
Pump starts and | 1. | |
stops too often |
| pipe |
| 2. | Switch |
| 3. | Check valve not functioning |
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| properly or leaking |
Suggested Remedies
1.Water must be at the appropriate level to activate switch
2.If blown, replace with proper sized fuse or reset breaker
3a.Contact an electrician
3b.Do not use an extension cord
4.Replace pump
5.Replace with switch kit
6.Remove debris
7.Remove obstruction to ensure free motion of switch
1.Install check valve
2.Replace with switch kit
3.Remove and examine check valve for proper installation and free operation. Replace check valve if necessary.
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