No water is
delivered from
the pump, or the
pump performance
has decreased.
The rainwater tank
may be empty.
1. Check the tank level.
2. If empty/low, wait for the tank to refill.
There may be
no power supply
to the pump.
1. Ensure that the power is turned on and
check the connection to the power point.
2. Fuse may have blown. Contact a
pump technician or contact your local
Reece branch to replace fuse.
3. Electrical power line may
have been damaged.
The suction or
discharge line
may be closed.
Check the isolation valve and ensure that it
is open at the water source (tank outlet).
There may be bad
signal from the float
switch.
*Applicable
to VFB-DSU only.
Check the installation and
operation of the float switch.
Refer to the full Vada Flow Boss Digital
Water Switching Unit manual for instructions
on how to install the float switch.
The pump may
not have been
primed correctly.
There is potential of air still in the suction pipeline.
1. Check the pressure gauge on the side
of the pressure control to determine if
that model pump is operating correctly
when referencing its pump curve.
2. Bleed air from system while the suction
line is connected to the pump.
a) Above ground tank: Remove
priming plug on pump casing. Allow
water to flow through via gravity
until all air has been expelled.
b) Below ground tank: Ensure foot
valve is installed, fill up suction line
and casing from discharge point.
3. Activate all appliances/outlets
sequentially from the nearest to the
furthest outlet. Repeat if necessary.
4. If problem persists, please contact
the Reece branch where the
pump was purchased from.
Refer to page 16 for more information
on priming the pump.
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