
Troubleshooting 6
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Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Motor will not start
or run
No electrical power
Check fuse, circuit breaker, power cord and electrical
outlet.
Low line voltage
If voltage wiring under recommended minimum,
check size of wiring from main source. If OK, contact
Electric Company or local Hydro authority.
Faulty automatic switch
Operate switch manually and replace if inoperative.
Float or float rod stuck
Check to see float is not rubbing sump wall or float
rod rubbing or stuck against sump cover.
Waterlogged float
Replace float if filled with water.
Motor overload tripped
If pump has been running and stops before sump
is emptied, automatic overload may have tripped.
Check inlet screen to be sure impeller is not jammed.
If so, free impeller of obstruction.
Electrical malfunction
Check power cord, automatic switch and motor.
Replace faulty parts as needed.
Motor runs but
pump will not
pump.
Inlet clogged
Check inlet and clean if needed.
Discharge line plugged
Clear discharge line and check valve for obstruction.
Low line voltage
Refer to Corrective Action on low line voltage above.
Pump airlocked
Drill a 1/8” (3.2mm) hole in discharge pipe just
above pump body but below the check valve.
Broken impeller or shaft
Replace impeller or shaft as needed.
Pump starts and
stops too often.
Improper positioning of float
rod stop.
Lower float rod stop.
Faulty automatic switch.
Replace automatic switch.
Pump is noisy
Improper installation
Refer to Installation.
Noisy motor
Replace pump.
Pump will not stop
running.
Debris around float or float
rod stuck.
Remove debris from sump. Check to see float is
not rubbing sump wall or float rod rubbing or stuck
against sump cover.
Faulty automatic switch
Replace switch.
Motor defective
Replace pump.
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