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PROBLEM
CHECK THIS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump does not start
Electrical power supply
Controller plug disconnected
Reconnect control plug to
power outlet
Blown fuse or breaker tripped
on overload
Determine cause and replace
fuse or reset breaker
Pump
Motor failure
Replace pump
Sensors
Defective sensors, sensor
error
Check wiring continuity.
Repair or replace
Pump starts, but cycles
continuously
Differential controller
On and/or off temperature
differential set points too low
Reset on and off
differentials according to
recommendations
Piping
Reversed connections to
collectors
Compare with system
schematic and reconnect
properly
Sensors
Improper location
Compare with system
schematic and reconnect
properly
Pump cycles after dark
Differential controller
Recooling function active
and max temperature setting
exceeded
Controller operating properly.
No fault.
Sensors
Defective sensors, sensor
error
Check wiring continuity.
Repair or replace
Pump runs continuously
Differential controller
Off temperature differential set
too low
Reset off differential according
to recommendation
Controller set to “on” position
Set system operation to
“Auto”
Pump operated but no fl uid
fl ows from collectors
Air Scoop
System air-locked
Purge air from air scoop in
solar pump station by opening
valve slowly. Caution: after air
is evacuated fl uid will fl ow out
in a small stream and may be
hot. Cover port with a rag to
catch any fl uid.
Air vent
System air-locked
Open air vent on the top of the
system and purge excess air.
Close after purging.
Fluid
Loss of fl uid from system
Locate leak and repair
Isolation valves
Valves in closed position
Open valves
Piping
Clogged or damaged piping
Unblock piping or repair
damaged piping
Pump
Broken impeller shaft
Replace shaft
Not vented properly
Install in correct orientation
Undersized
System piping run too long.
Refer to maximum piping
lengths and adjust
Noisy system
Air vents
Air trapped in system
Open air vent and purge air
scoop in solar pump station
by opening the valve slowly.
Caution: after air is evacuated
fl uid will fl ow out in a small
stream and may be hot.
Cover port with a rag to catch
any fl uid.
Pump
Bearings are dry or have
excessive wear
Lubricate or replace
Impeller loose
Tighten or replace impeller
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