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Chapter 5: System Troubleshooting
The Geocontrol PRO has been designed and manufactured to provide a long service life
and trouble free operation in the field. If the compressor, during charge cycles, becomes
sluggish, check supply voltage. If the supply voltage falls below 12 VDC, the
compressor’s performance will be directly affected. A fully charged battery will produce
the best results.
Other sources of low pump output may be the 12V lighter receptacles or plugs. Make
certain these connections are securely plugged in and is clear of any debris. Once
securely plugged in, rotating the connection can often help if there is a dead spot in the
connector. Also, check for connection and cable fatigue, cracks, rust etc.
If the compressor does not turn on:
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Double check battery polarity is correct. In other words, the positive and negative
cables are connected positive to positive and negative to negative. Failure to do
so will likely cause the 15 amp circuit breaker to trip. If it has been tripped, it
must be reset by pushing the white button marked with ‘15’ in red on the front of
the GeoControl Pro. Furthermore, this is a thermally activated, over current
protection device. If it has been tripped numerous times in rapid succession it will
require some time to cool down prior to attempting to restart the pump. The
amount of time will depend on ambient air conditions and the temperature of the
circuit breaker.
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Turn the power switch to the OFF position and let the unit sit in the OFF state for
two minutes. This will
hard reset
the electronic timer module.
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If ambient temperatures are in excess of 104°F (~40°C) then disconnect from
power and let sit in a cool location. Do not open the case for any reason. This will
not hasten the cooling process, but will invite debris into internal components that
could result in reduced life or immediate equipment failure.
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If the compressor still does not turn on the electronic timer module may have
failed. Call Geotech at 1-800-833-7958 to arrange for the equipment to be sent
back to a factory authorized repair location.
Compressor turns on and fluid is being pumped but no pressure is indicated on
the gauge.
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The pressure gauge has failed; however operation of the device may continue
even though the gauge feature is not operational. Call Geotech at 1-800-833-
7958 to arrange for the equipment to be sent back to a factory authorized repair
location.
Fluid is not being pumped and the compressor turns on, no pressure is indicated
on the gauge.
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Remove the air line from the front of the Geocontrol Pro. Block the air outlet on
the front of the Geocontrol Pro while the compressor is running to verify the
pressure gauge needle indicates an increase in pressure. Remove the blockage
from the air outlet and observe whether or not a small burst of compressed air is
released. If pressure cannot be built at the outlet on the front of the Geocontrol
Pro, call Geotech at 1-800-833-7958 to arrange for the equipment to be sent
back to a factory authorized repair location.
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If
pressure
can
be built at the air outlet on the front of the Geocontrol Pro while
the compressor is running:
