Installation
5
For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at
1-800-468-7867
UNPLUG THE PUMP
Unplug the pump before all the water is
completely gone.
DO NOT RUN PUMP DRY!
PERFORMANCE
The pump will deliver 350 gallons/1325
liters per hour with an unrestricted dis-
charge line. If the discharge line is restrict-
ed or raised and the pressure on the pump
outlet port increases, it will pump less
water.
NOTICE:
This pump’s motor has brushes.
Inspect the brushes frequently; replace
them if they’re worn.
Unplug
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SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump stops without
Pump has overheated
Wait for overload to reset; pump will automatically
warning
and thermal overload
restart
has tripped
Discharge hose too long
Use shorter hose or reduce lift
or discharge lift higher
than 28’
Pump Won’t Prime
Pump body not oiled
Add oil through inlet port (see Page 3)
Suction hose too long or
Use 1/2
"
Suction hose, 25’ long or less
too small
(the shorter the hose, the better)
Worn impeller
Replace impeller
Suction leaks
Replace hose washer, check for leaks in hose
Suction hose kinked
Straighten out suction hose
or coiled
Pump leaks
Shaft U-cup seal leaks
Replace shaft seal
Cover O-Ring leaks
Replace cover O-Ring
Pump runs, pumps
Worn impeller
Replace impeller
little or no water
Bad motor brushes
Replace motor brushes
Bad U-cup shaft seal
Replace shaft seal
(pump will leak)
Suction or discharge hose
Straighten out hose
kinked or coiled
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
