Flotec Easy Sump FPRP3250C, Owner'S Manual

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Operation / Troubleshooting 5
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump won’t start or run. Pump is not plugged in. Check and see if pump is plugged in to a proper outlet.
Blown fuse or tripped breaker. If blown, replace with fuse of proper size. If tripped, 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.
Impeller. If impeller won’t turn, remove lower pump body and locate
source of binding.
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 or ice in piping).
Float obstructed.
Remove obstruction.
Restricted intake screen. Remove the pump and clean the intake screen and the
impeller.
Pump operates but Low line voltage. If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring
delivers little or no water. from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company
or hydro authority.
Something caught in impeller. Remove the pump and clean out the impeller.
Worn or defective parts or Clean impeller if plugged; otherwise replace pump.
plugged impeller.
Vent hole plugged.
Use a nail or paperclip to open vent hole in discharge pipe.
Restricted intake screen. Remove the pump and clean out the intake screen.
Check valve is installed either Be sure check valve is installed correctly.
backward or upside down.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
damage can be done to motor. When motor has
cooled sufficiently, switch will reset automatically
and restart motor. If protector trips repeatedly,
pump should be removed and checked as to
cause of difficulty. Low voltage, long extension
cords, clogged impeller, very low head or lift, or
a plugged or frozen discharge pipe, etc., could
cause cycling.
3. Pump will not remove all water. If operating a
pump manually, and suddenly no water comes
out of the discharge hose, shut off the unit
immediately. The water level is probably very low
and the unit is no longer primed.
Risk of electric shock. Before
attempting to check why unit
has stopped operating, disconnect power from
unit.