For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
1-800-365-6832
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
This pump has no serviceable parts inside case. Opening
case will ruin pump. If obstructions or blockages of impeller
cannot be cleaned out from the outside (for instance, by washing
out with a garden hose), replace pump.
Hazardous voltage; can shock, burn, or kill.
Unplug pump before attempting to clean pump.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump won’t
1. Blown fuse.
1. If blown, replace with fuse of proper size
start or run
2. Low line voltage
2. If voltage under recommended minimum, check
size of wiring from main switch on property. If OK,
contact power company or hydro authority
3. Defective motor.
3. Replace pump
4. Defective float switch
4. Replace switch
5. Impeller
5. If impeller won’t turn, locate source of binding and clean out
hose or remove
6. Float obstructed
6. Remove obstruction
Pump starts and
1. Backflow of water from piping
1. Install or replace check valve
stops too often
2. Faulty float switch
2. Replace pump
Pump will not
1. Defective float switch
1. Replace switch
shut off
2. Restricted discharge (obstacle in
2. Remove pump and clean pump and piping
piping
3. Float obstructed
3. Remove obstruction
Pump operates
1. Low line voltage
1. If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring
but delivers little
from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company or
or no water
or hydro authority
2. Something caught in impeller
2. Clean out impeller or replace pump
3. worn or defective parts or
3. Clean out impeller if plugged; otherwise replace pump
plugged impeller
4. Airlock (check valve installed
4. If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring
without vent hole)
from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company or
or hydro authority
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
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