Davey BT14-300, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Trouble Shooting Check List
a) PUMP HAS STOPPED OR MOTOR RUNS FOR SHORT PERIOD ONLY
WHEN SWITCHED ON OR PRIME BUTTON PUSHED, BUT DOES
NOT PUMP - YELLOW STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
1. Suction line and pump body not filled with water.
2. Air leaks in suction lines or suction pipe not under water.
3. Air trapped in suction lines (also possible with flooded suction due to uneven
rise in piping; eliminate humps and hollows).
4. No water at source or water level too low.
5. Valve on suction lines closed. Open valve & pump will restart automatically
or press “Prime” button.
b) PUMP SWITCHES ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY (CYCLING)
c) MOTOR DOESN’T START WHEN SWITCHED ON - INDICATOR LIGHTS NOT
ILLUMINATED
WARNING: Automatic reset thermal overloads may allow the pump to restart
without warning. Always disconnect the pump motor from the electrical
supply before maintenance or repairs.
WARNING: When servicing or attending pump and/or controllers, always
ensure power is switched off and lead unplugged. Electrical connections
should be serviced only by qualified persons.
d) MOTOR STOPS - YELLOW STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED.
1. Motor ”over temperature” cut-out tripped. Consult Davey dealer.
2. Motor not free to turn - e.g. a jammed impeller. Consult Davey dealer.
3. Prime button has been held in for too long. Release prime button and switch
off power for 1 minute to allow unit to reset.
4. Your Torrium2 has detected high water temperature in the pump. Once the
water has cooled the Torrium2 will automatically restart the pump.
e) PUMP WILL NOT STOP
1. Water leaks on discharge side of pump.
f) PUMP WILL OPERATE NORMALLY INITIALLY BUT WILL NOT RESTART
ON WATER DEMAND - STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED
1. Power supply problem - see c) 1.
g) PUMP WILL OPERATE NORMALLY INITIALLY BUT WILL NOT RESTART ON
WATER DEMAND - YELLOW STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED.
1. Suction air leak - pump has partially lost prime.
2. Blocked impellers or suction.
3. Discharge valve closed - open valve.
Maintenance
The only regular attention your new pressure system may require will be if you
have used an additional pressure tank. Depending on the tank used you may need
to check the pressure tank’s air charge every 6 months. Follow the instructions
applicable to each tank.
WARNING : Under no circumstances should Torrium2 controller be
disassembled. Failure to observe this warning will expose persons to the
possibility of personal injury and may also result in damage to other property.
Do not dismantle, no user serviceable parts, spring under pressure.