
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Power off.
2. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
3. Faulty pressure switch.
4. Motor overload tripped.
5. Wires are connected incorrectly.
1. Not enough water.
2. Air trapped in the pipe.
3. Water level in well is below foot
valve.
4. Foot valve is plugged or leaks.
1. Water level below pump intake.
2. Discharge not vented while
priming.
3. Leaking in piping on well side of
pump.
4. Well screen or inlet strainer
clogged.
5. Foot valve may be clogged or
stuck closed.
6. Pump not fully primed.
7. Water level below maximum lift
specification.
8. Undersized piping.
9. Improper voltage.
Pump does
not start or
run.
Pump will
not prime.
Pump
operates but
pumps little
or no water.
1. Turn power on or call power company.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. DISCONNECT THE POWER, then clean the
switch contacts or replace switch.
4. Let cool. Overload will automatically reset.
5. Follow the instructions for wiring the
pump.
1. Stop motor; remove pressure gauges or
prime plug; fill housing pipes with water.
2. Adjust the pump's height so that the pipe
slopes away from the pump.
3. Lower the suction pipe. If the water level is
more than 25' (7.6 m), you will need a deep
well pump.
4. Replace foot valve or dig well deeper.
1. Lower suction pipe further into well.
2. Open faucet; repeat priming procedure.
3. Repair piping as needed.
4. Clean or replace as necessary.
5. Clean or replace as needed.
6. Follow priming instructions.
7. Return pump and purchase deep well
jet pump.
8. Increase pipe size to a minimum of
1 1/4" (3.2 cm).
9. Check voltage switch.
1. Incorrect tank pre-charged.
2. Ruptured diaphragm/bladder
(pre-charged tank).
3. Leak in house piping.
4. Foot valve or check valve stuck
open.
5. Pressure switch does not match
tank pressure.
1. Leak in house piping.
2. Water level is lower than estimate.
3. Improper setting of pressure
switch.
Pump starts
and stops
too often.
Pump does
not shut off.
1. Empty water from tank. Add or release
air as needed to get to 28 PSI.
2. Replace tank.
3. Locate and repair leak or reconnect
(usually a leaky toilet or faucet).
4. Remove and replace.
5. Readjust or replace switch. Call help
line.
1. Locate and repair (usually a leaky toilet or
faucet).
2. Use a deep well jet pump if water level is
>25' (7.6 m).
3. Reset or replace pressure switch.
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
TROUBLESHOOTING
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