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VertiMAC™ Pump Switch - USER GUIDE
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Float stuck in the up position after water
has pumped out of the tank
Float or actuator rod has an obstruction
preventing its normal operation
Remove obstruction and make sure the
float and actuator rod operate properly
VertiMAC
™
pump switch is mounted at
an angle preventing normal operation of
the float or actuator rod
Remount the VertiMAC™ pump switch
so the float and actuator rod operate in a
vertical manner
Float in the down position while the
pump continues to run
Internal switch has failed
The VertiMAC™ pump switch is at the
end of its life cycle, replace immediately
Float in the up position but the pump
does not turn on
Power is not applied to either the pump
or VertiMAC™ pump switch
Make sure the VertiMAC™ piggyback
plug power cable is properly connected
and outlet or receptacle has power
Bare lead models, make sure there is
power to the pump and VertiMAC™
pump switch
The pump or VertiMAC™ pump switch
have failed
Replace the pump or VertiMAC™ pump
switch
Pump differential is not at the desired
range for specific application
Rubber grommet on the actuator rod
has not been properly set
Adjust rubber grommet position on the
actuator rod either up or down to change
the pump differential
