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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Motor will not run

Disconnect switch is off

Be sure switch is on.

Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Starting switch is defective

DISCONNECT POWER; Replace starting switch.

Wires at motor are loose, 

Refer to instructions on wiring (Page 7). DISCONNECT POWER; check and

disconnected, or wired incorrectly 

tighten all wiring. 

Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge 

capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and 
short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver 
blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Pressure switch contacts are dirty

DISCONNECT POWER and file contacts with emery board or nail file.

Motor runs hot and 

Motor is wired incorrectly

Refer to instructions on wiring.

overload kicks off

Voltage is too low

Check with power company. Install heavier wiring if wire size is too small  
(See Electrical / Wiring Chart).

Pump cycles too frequently

See section below on too frequent cycling.

Motor runs but no 

Pump in new installation did 

In new installation:

water is delivered*

not pick up prime through: 

1. Improper priming 

1. Re-prime according to instructions.

2. Air leaks

2. Check all connections on suction line, AVC, and ejector with

soapy water or shaving cream.

3. Leaking foot valve or check valve

3. Replace foot valve or check valve.

Pump has lost prime through:

In installation already in use:

1. Air leaks

1. Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal.

2. Water level below suction pipe inlet

2. Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water level 

in well exceeds 25’ (7.6M), a deep well pump is needed.

Foot valve or strainer is plugged

Clean foot valve or strainer.

Ejector or impeller is plugged

Clean ejector or impeller.

Check valve or foot valve is stuck shut 

Replace check valve or foot valve.

Pipes are frozen

Thaw pipes. Bury pipes below frost line. Heat pit or pump house.

Foot valve and/or strainer are 

Raise foot valve and/or strainer above bottom of water source.

buried in sand or mud

Clean foot valve and strainer.

Water level is too low for shallow well  

A deep well jet package may be needed (over 25 ft. to water) 

setup to deliver water

to deliver water.

Pump does not 

Water level in well is lower than 

A deep well jet will be needed if your well is more than 25’ (7.6M)

deliver water to full 

estimated

depth to water.

capacity

Steel piping (if used) is corroded or 

Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new steel pipe.

limed, causing excess friction
Piping is too small in size

Use larger piping.

Packed well point

Backflush well point or sink new point.

Pump delivers water but

Pressure switch is out of adjustment or

DISCONNECT POWER; adjust or replace pressure switch.

does not shut off or

contacts are welded together

pump cycles too

Faucets have been left open

Close faucets.

frequently

Venturi, nozzle or impeller is clogged

Clean venturi, nozzle or impeller.

Standard pressure tank is waterlogged

Drain tank to air volume control port. Check AVC for defects. Check 

and has no air cushion

all connections for air leaks.

Pipes leak

Check connections.

Foot valve leaks

Replace foot valve.

Air charge too low in pre-charged tank

DISCONNECT POWER and open faucets until all pressure is relieved.
Using tire pressure gauge, check air pressure in tank at valve stem 
located on the tank. If less than pressure switch cut-in setting (30-50 
PSI), pump air into tank from outside source until air pressure is 2 PSI 
less than cut-in setting of switch. Check air valve for leaks (use soapy
solution) and replace core if necessary.

Air spurts from faucets

Pump is picking up prime

When pump has picked up prime, it should pump solid water with no air.

Leak in suction side of pump

Suction pipe is sucking air. Check joints for leaks with soapy water.

Well is gaseous

Consult factory about installing a sleeve in the well

Intermittent over-pumping of well.

Lower foot valve if possible, otherwise restrict pump discharge

(Water drawn down below foot valve.)

Troubleshooting

10

* (Note: 

Stop pump;

then check prime
before looking for
other causes.
Unscrew priming
plug and see if water
is in priming hole).

For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 

1-800-468-7867 / 1-800-546-7867

Summary of Contents for 2805E-02

Page 1: ...ite http www simerpump com Installation Operation Parts For further operating installation or maintenance assistance Call 1 800 468 7867 English Pages 2 10 Installation Fonctionnement Pi ces Pour plus...

Page 2: ...motors can operate at high temperatures To avoid burns when servicing pump allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shut down before handling Do not allow pump or any system component to freeze To do so...

Page 3: ...nstallation operation maintenance or storage nor to other than normal application use or service including but not limited to operational failures caused by corrosion rust or other foreign materials i...

Page 4: ...res are not threaded all the way through the fitting and can collapse under impact Drive fit tings are also smoother than standard plumbing fittings making ground penetration easier Step 2 Mount the p...

Page 5: ...suction pipe should be at least as large as the suction port on the pump Use teflon tape or a teflon based pipe joint compound on threaded pipe joints Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sa...

Page 6: ...ge as the discharge port Step 3 Remove the 1 8 NPT pipe plug from the pump Air Volume Control AVC port see Figure 4 Run tub ing from the pump s AVC port see Figure 4 to the port on the AVC mounted on...

Page 7: ...for code information Connection Procedure 1 Connect the ground wire first The ground wire must be a solid copper wire at least as large as the power sup ply wires 2 There must be a solid metal connect...

Page 8: ...iping A pump lifting water 25 may take as long as 15 minutes to prime 4 After the pump has built up pressure in the system and shut off check the pressure switch operation by open ing a faucet or two...

Page 9: ...A 6 Impeller 1 J105 42P J105 40P 7 Volute Diffuser 1 L1 25P L1 25P 8 Gasket Diffuser 1 N20 34 N20 34 9 Pump Body Assembly 1 N176 38F N176 38 9A Venturi 1 N32P 75 N32P 66 9B Nozzle 1 N34P 21 47 N34P 17...

Page 10: ...ttom of water source buried in sand or mud Clean foot valve and strainer Water level is too low for shallow well A deep well jet package may be needed over 25 ft to water setup to deliver water to del...

Page 11: ...pompe la laisser refroidir pendant 20 minutes apr s l avoir arr t e avant de la manipuler Ne pas laisser geler la pompe ni aucun composant du sys t me sinon la garantie sera annul e Ne pomper que de...

Page 12: ...qui n ont pas t utilis s ou entretenus normalement y compris mais sans s y limiter aux produits ayant des pannes de fonctionnement caus es par la corrosion la rouille ou autre corps tranger dans le s...

Page 13: ...lomberie standard Ils p n trent donc plus facilement dans le sol 2 Installer la pompe aussi pr s que possible du puits 3 Utiliser le moins possible de raccords en particulier de coudes pour brancher l...

Page 14: ...accords filet s au t flon sur les raccords filet s Supporter le tuyau de fa on qu il ne fl chisse pas et qu il n exerce pas de con trainte sur le corps de la pompe De plus il doit tre l g rement incli...

Page 15: ...4 Brancher le tube du r gulateur d air entre l ori fice de la pompe et celui du r servoir Se reporter la Figure 4 Pour de plus amples d tails se reporter aux instructions livr es avec le r servoir et...

Page 16: ...d abord le fil de mise la terre Le fil de mise la terre doit tre un fil de cuivre massif dont le diam tre sera au moins aussi gros que ceux de l alimenta tion lectrique 2 Pour prot ger le moteur il do...

Page 17: ...soit chass Si la pompe aspire l eau d une hauteur de 7 60 m tres 25 pieds il lui faudra peut tre 15 minutes pour s amorcer 4 D s que la pression sera accumul e dans le syst me et que la pompe se sera...

Page 18: ...Corps de la pompe 1 N176 38F N176 38 9A Venturi 1 N32P 75 N32P 66 9B Buse 1 N34P 21 47 N34P 17 43 10 Bouchon filet de 1 4 de pouce NPT t te hexagonale 3 11 Raccord cannel de 1 4 de pouce NPT 1 U111 21...

Page 19: ...ans le r servoir soit de 2 lb po2 inf rieures au r glage de d clenchement du pressostat S assurer que la valve ne fuit pas utiliser une solution savonneuse pour cela Au besoin remplacer l obus de la v...

Page 20: ...servi cio a una bomba d jela enfriar por 20 minutos despu s de apagarla No permita que la bomba o cualquier componente del sis tema se congele Hacerlo invalidar la garant a Utilice esta bomba s lo pa...

Page 21: ...o mantenimiento o alma cenaje incorrectos ni a ninguna otra cosa que no sea su aplicaci n uso o servicio normales incluyendo pero no limitado a fallas operacionales causadas por corrosi n oxidaci n u...

Page 22: ...pozo como sea posible Paso 3 Utilice el menor n mero de conexiones posible especial mente codos al conectar la tuber a desde el punto del pozo al orificio de succi n de la bomba La tuber a de suc ci n...

Page 23: ...er a Soporte la tuber a para que no haya inclinaciones ver ticales o hundimientos en ella a fin de que no ejerza tensi n sobre el cuerpo de la bomba y con el prop si to de que no se incline ligerament...

Page 24: ...Vea la Figura 4 Instale una tuber a desde el puerto de CVA Vea la Figura 4 de la bomba hacia el puerto en el CVA montado en el tanque Vea las instrucciones incluidas con el tanque y en el CVA para te...

Page 25: ...lambre de puesta a tierra debe ser un alambre de cobre s lido por lo menos tan grande como los alambres de sum inistro de corriente 2 Debe haber una conexi n met lica s lida entre el conmuta dor a pre...

Page 26: ...a bomba ha producido presi n en el sis tema y est apagada verifique la operaci n del interruptor de presi n abriendo una llave o dos y dejando correr sufi ciente agua para descargar la presi n hasta q...

Page 27: ...la flecha 1 U109 6A U109 6A 6 Impulsor 1 J105 42P J105 40PH 7 Difusor 1 L1 25P L1 25P 8 Anillo del difusor 1 N20 34 N20 34 9 Ensamble del cuerpo de la bomba 1 N176 38F N176 38 9A Tubo Venturi 1 N32P...

Page 28: ...enor a la de cierre del interruptor de presi n 30 50 PSI bombee aire hacia el tanque desde una fuente externa hasta que la presi n del aire sea 2 PSI menos que la presi n de cierre del interruptor Ver...

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