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IN052 Rev. K 0613
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Solution
No water in house
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Check power: switch in on position; circuit breaker at panel in on position.
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Bypass System. If there is still no water, main well pump may not be functioning.
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Check float switches including pump float for proper operation. Replace if necessary.
System running dry
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Check sediment strainer and/or filter (if applicable) and clean if necessary.
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Install a flow restrictor or meter down the ball valve until the AIRaider™ outflow is
less than the water flow entering the system by 1 GPM or more.
Water not entering
system
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Check solenoids for proper operation. Replace if necessary.
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Check float switches for proper operation. Replace if necessary.
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Check sediment strainer and/or filter (if applicable) and clean if necessary.
Pump not functioning
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Make sure red thermal bypass light is not illuminated.
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Check power: switch in on position; circuit breaker at panel in on position.
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Check pump float switch for proper operation.
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Check that the pump priming orifice, rear left behind pump, is not blocked.
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Replace pump if necessary.
Low water at faucets
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Clear sediment strainers on faucets.
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Clear pump inlet screen.
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Replace pump if necessary.
Loud banging when
solenoids shut
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Install additional water hammer suppressor or loop of flexible hose in pump inlet line.
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Shorten the length of pipe between the well pressure tank and the system.
Solenoids chatter
when closing
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Check On/Off float for proper operation. Replace if necessary.
Blower does not stop
running
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Check On/Off float for proper operation.
Pump is short cycling
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Check bladder tank if installed
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Add bladder tank to house water line.
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Inspect check valve for possible crack.
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Check that bladder tank is correctly installed on the rise leg of the outlet tee with no
elbows or restrictions between tee and tank.
Blower does not run
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Check blower fuse.
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Check blower brushes
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