Maintenance (Continued)
SWITCH REPLACEMENT
Risk of electric
shock. When
servicing pump, always disconnect power
to electrical outlet and remove pump
electric cord from outlet.
Float must be able
to complete its
entire cycle without interference from
sidewall of basin, plumbing, or any other
object.
1. Mount bracket on switch housing
using existing screws.
2. Slide rod into slot in bottom of
switch housing. Fasten rod into
switch housing with pin.
Make sure pin holds
float rod in switch
housing; otherwise pump will not shut
off.
NOTE:
Pull gently on rod to make sure
that it cannot come out of switch
housing.
3. Mount switch assembly on pump
using existing screws. Make sure
that nothing interferes with switch
operation.
4. Mount float on rod.
5. Remove retainer strap from bottom
of pump and replace it with new
strap provided with switch.
6. Install rod stop on bottom of rod.
7. Run pump through one complete
cycle to verify correct switch
operation.
Risk of flooding.
Model Number
4RK74A Sink Pump System comes with
the automatic float switch mounted on
the motor housing ready for operation.
Do not change switch settings. Switch is
set to start at approximately 6.5” and to
stop at approximately 2”.
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Teel Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
4RK74A
Teel Sink Pump System
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Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Pump won’t start
1. Blown fuse
1. If blown, replace with fuse of proper size
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
Pump won’t shut off
Restricted discharge (obstacle in piping)
Remove obstacle in piping
Pump operates but
Restricted discharge (obstacle in piping)
Remove obstacle in piping
delivers little or
no water
Troubleshooting Chart
