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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump runs,
but no water is
discharged.
1. Hose kinked.
1. Straighten hose.
2. Defective pump.
2. Replace pump.
3. Discharge height too great.
3. Reduce discharge height.
4. Clogged inlet.
4. Clean inlet.
Motor runs too hot. 1. Voltage incorrect.
1. Connect to 115 volt outlet.
2. Restricted discharge hose.
2. Increase hose diameter to 3/4-in.
3. Pump damaged.
3. Replace pump.
4. Plugged or kinked discharge.
4. Clean and straighten hose.
Flow rate is low.
1. Hose kinked.
1. Straighten hose.
2. Clogged impeller.
2. Clear obstruction.
3. Excessive length of hose.
3. Reduce length of outlet hose.
Pump will not run.
1. No power.
1. Verify that unit is plugged into 115
volt outlet.
2. Motor overheated.
2. Motor has automatic thermal
protector. Wait 15 minutes for
motor to cool.
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