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Maintenance (Continued)

SWITCH REPLACEMENT

Risk of electric
shock. When

servicing pump, always disconnect power
to electrical outlet and remove pump
electric cord from outlet.

Float must be able
to complete its

entire cycle without interference from
sidewall of basin, plumbing, or any other
object.

1. Mount bracket on switch housing

using existing screws.

2. Slide rod into slot in bottom of

switch housing. Fasten rod into
switch housing with pin.

Make sure pin holds
float rod in switch

housing; otherwise pump will not shut
off.

NOTE: 

Pull gently on rod to make sure

that it cannot come out of switch
housing.

3. Mount switch assembly on pump

using existing screws. Make sure
that nothing interferes with switch
operation.

4. Mount float on rod.

5. Remove retainer strap from bottom

of pump and replace it with new
strap provided with switch.

6. Install rod stop on bottom of rod.

7. Run pump through one complete

cycle to verify correct switch
operation.

Risk of flooding.
Model Number

4RK74A Sink Pump System comes with
the automatic float switch mounted on
the motor housing ready for operation.
Do not change switch settings. Switch is
set to start at approximately 6.5” and to
stop at approximately 2”.

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Teel Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

4RK74A

Teel Sink Pump System

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Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

Pump won’t start 

1. Blown fuse

1. If blown, replace with fuse of proper size

or run

2. Low line voltage

2. If voltage under recommended minimum, check

size of wiring from main switch on property. 
If OK, contact power company or hydro authority

Pump won’t shut off 

Restricted discharge (obstacle in piping)

Remove obstacle in piping

Pump operates but 

Restricted discharge (obstacle in piping)

Remove obstacle in piping

delivers little or 
no water

Troubleshooting Chart

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