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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Pump won’t start.
Main power supply.
Check main power supply.
Plug and lead are damaged.
Call Omcan.
Tripped thermal overload switch.
Reset the thermal overload switch.
Power switch has not been turned
on.
Check the unit is correctly plugged
in and turned on.
On/off switch is faulty.
Call Omcan.
Internal wiring fault.
Call Omcan.
Pump stops during filtering
process.
Tripped thermal overload switch.
Allow filter unit to cool for at least
45 minutes and then press (reset)
the motor thermal overload switch.
Turn filter pump ”OFF”.
Allow oil to cool then empty pan.
Verify filter paper is clean and
properly installed. Refill pan and
restart process.
Pump starts and abruptly stops.
Tripped thermal overload switch.
Reset thermal overload switch.
Pump is blocked or wiring is loose.
Call Omcan.
Motor failed.
Call Omcan.
Pumping is erratic.
The filter paper is not installed.
Verify that filter paper is properly
installed under hold-down ring.
The filter hose connection is not
installed.
Verify that filter hose connection is
tight and secure.
Oil not being returned to fry pot.
The filter hose is clogged with
debris.
Clear hose.
Clogged filter paper.
Scrape off excess sediment or
replace filter paper.
Filter pan suction tube is blocked.
Use a thin flexible wire to unclog.
Troubleshooting
