PCA SERIES PUMPS
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IN THE USA
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom
Problem
Resolution
No Flow
Insufficient Prime
Prime system with water and purge all air from suction piping.
Install check valve.
Insufficient Power
Verify power supply and connection from panel to pump.
Verify proper voltage. Some models are dual voltage (115/230).
Flow Restriction
Ensure valves are open.
Ensure plumbing is clear, including suction strainers, check valves, etc.
Verify check valve orientation and direction of permitted flow.
Clean out leaves or other debris from basket strainer (if applicable).
Air leak
Fix air leaks at fittings, connections, strainer basket etc. This typically occurs
on the intake side.
Improper Application Verify pump and pipe are properly sized for the system.
Low Flow
Air leak
Fix air leaks at fittings, connections, strainer basket etc. This typically occurs
on the intake side.
Improper Application Verify pump and pipe are properly sized for the system.
Insufficient Power
Verify power supply and connection from panel to pump.
Verify proper voltage. Some models are dual voltage (115/230).
Flow Restriction
Ensure valves are open.
Ensure plumbing is clear, including suction strainers, check valves, etc.
Clean out leaves or other debris from basket strainer (if applicable).
Insufficient Prime
Prime system with water and purge all air from suction piping.
Cavitation
Verify airtight plumbing on the suction plumbing especially fittings!
Clean out leaves or other debris from basket strainer (if applicable).
Increase pipe size where possible.
Decrease suction pipe length, reduce the number of elbows, etc.
Verify hydraulic compatibility: i.e. pump and pipe are sized for the system.
Sporadic Operation
Insufficient Power
Verify power supply and connection from panel to pump.
Verify proper voltage. Some models are dual voltage (115/230).
Poor Ventilation
Ensure adequate aiflow over motor to prevent overheating.
Excessive Noise
Cavitation
Verify airtight plumbing on the suction plumbing especially fittings!
Clean out leaves or other debris from basket strainer (if applicable).
Increase pipe size where possible.
Decrease suction pipe length, reduce the number of elbows, etc.
Verify hydraulic compatibility: i.e. pump and pipe are sized for the system.
Insufficient Power
Verify power supply and connection from panel to pump.
Verify proper voltage. Some models are dual voltage (115/230).
Flow Restriction
Ensure valves are open.
Ensure plumbing is clear, including suction strainers, check valves, etc.
Verify check valve orientation and direction of permitted flow.
