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12. Troubleshooting
Pump fails to prime:
Cause
Remedy
Suction valve is not in the water
Ensure that the suction valve is in the water
Pump chamber is without water
Pour water into the intake connection
There is air in the suction pipe
Check the suction pipe for leaks
Suction strainer (suction valve) is clogged
Clean the suction strainer
Maximum suction height has been exceeded
Check the suction height
Insufficient pumping rate:
Cause
Remedy
Suction height is too high
Check the suction height
Suction strainer is dirty
Clean the suction strainer
Water level is falling rapidly
Position the suction valve deeper in the water
Pump performance reduced by foreign bodies
Clean the pump and replace wearing parts
Important!
The pump must not be allowed to run dry.
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