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Item 56701
Quarterly Maintenance
The below maintenance must be performed at least once every 3 months under optimal conditions.
For frequent use, or dirty areas, more frequent maintenance is required.
1. Clean sludge and debris from the bottom of the basin.
2. Clean sludge/debris from inlet screen.
3. Make sure discharge pipe is free from leaks.
4. Make sure check valve is functioning properly.
5. Manually operate flow switch to determine that pump turns on/off as intended.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Solutions
Pump runs, but
will not deliver
any water.
Disconnect power cords immediately
to prevent damage from running dry.
1. Pump “airlock”. The impeller is
trapped in an air bubble.
2. Shut off valve closed (if installed).
3. Impeller clogged.
4. Discharge Pipe frozen or blocked.
5. Low line voltage.
6. Check valve (sold separately)
stuck or installed backwards.
Disconnect power cords immediately to
prevent damage from running dry.
1.
Drill a 1/8″ diameter air bleed hole through
the Discharge Pipe just above the lower
Base. Make sure air bleed hole is clear.
2. Open valve.
3. Clean out dirt and debris from impeller.
4. Thaw pipe and/or remove debris.
5. Consult an electrician.
6. Remove and examine check valve.
Pump won’t
start or run.
1. Check power connections
and circuits/fuses.
2. Float Switch failed.
3. Impeller clogged.
4. Defective motor.
1. Consult an electrician.
2. Replace Float Switch.
3. Clean out dirt and debris from impeller.
4. Have a qualified service technician repair or replace.
Excessive noise
or vibration.
1. Worn bearings.
2. Debris in impeller.
3. Discharge pipe restricted.
1. Have a qualified service technician repair or replace.
2. Clean impeller.
3. Clean Pump and discharge pipe.
Straighten flexible hose.
Pump starts
and stops too
frequently.
1. Water temperature too high.
2. Check valve (sold separately)
stuck or installed backwards.
3. Back flow of water from
discharge hose.
1. Do not exceed 131° F (55°C) water temperature.
2. Remove and examine check valve.
3. Install or inspect check valve (sold separately).
Pump does
not shut off
automatically
DISCONNECT POWER
CORDS FIRST TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
1. Float Switch stuck.
2. Check valve not installed
properly or functioning.
3. Defective electrical switch.
DISCONNECT POWER CORDS FIRST TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
1. Check for free movement of Float Switch. Clear
debris away from beneath Float Switch.
2. Make sure check valve is properly
installed and in working order.
3. Unplug Pump from its electrical outlet. Do not use
until qualified technician checks Pump for damage.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
