The pump will
not start, but is
making noise.
The pump may
be jammed.
If there is a humming sound coming from
the pump motor, this may be due to
debris or damage to the impellers being
blocked and no longer turning or damage
due to incorrect pump selection.
1. Check pump internals for debris.
2. Check system pump requirement.
This should only be done by
a qualified electrician.
Failed capacitor.
Contact a licensed technician to
replace the failed capacitor.
The strainer is
blocked.
Clean the filter by following the steps below:
1. Close the isolating valve on the suction line.
2. Remove/clean in-line strainer
or replace if necessary.
3. Once in-line strainer has been
cleaned, open isolating valve on
suction line and retry for pressure.
The pump may
be jammed.
There may be debris caught within the first
impeller not allowing pressure to be created.
1. Disassemble pipework and pump housing.
2. Clean impellers.
It is recommended to call a pump
technician or licensed professional.
The pump stops
after running for a
short period of time.
The motor thermal
protection may
have tripped.
This is reset automatically once
the motor has cooled.
The power supply
does not conform
with the data on
the nameplate.
Check the voltage on the power supply cable
leads. If it does not conform, contact your
local Reece branch. A licensed electrician
will need to establish the power supply and
compare this to the pumps requirements.
A solid object may
be blocking the
pump impellers.
Check for solid objects that may
be blocking the impellers.
1. Disassemble pipework and pump housing.
2. Clean impellers.
It is recommended to call a pump
technician or licensed professional.
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VADA FLOW BOSS
JET PUMP
VFB-J90
INSTALLATION MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
