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6
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Pump Operation – There are three indicator lights on the
terminal box: Power (Green), Failure (Red), and On (Yellow).
Pump operating conditions are indicated as below: (FIG 6)
a) Power (Green): It is always on when connected to power.
b) On (Yellow): Turns on when tap is open - indicates normal
operation.
c) Failure (Red): Turns on when tap is open - indicates pump
is run dry.
d) On (Yellow): Turns on intermittently when tap is closed -
indicates pipe leak.
FIG 6 – PUMP OPERATION INDICATORS
Green
Red
Yellow
CITY
PRESSURE
BOOSTER PUMP
Refer to Instruction Manual
before installing or operating pump
156388 A
2. Periodically check the condition of the check valve and
strainer (if used).
3. If the pump is to be inactive for long periods, it should be
rinsed thoroughly with clean water, then drained and stored
in a dry place.
4. If the pump shaft is seized up after periods of inactivity, place
a screwdriver in the motor end to rotate the shaft. This should
free the pump shaft. (See FIG 7). If this does not remedy the
problem, the pump will need to be dismantled.
FIG 7 – FREEING UP PUMP SHAFT
IL1964
5. Internal Check Valve
– If Teflon tape or debris enters into the
pump cavity, the operation of the internal check valve can be
restricted. This may create an erratic or poor performance
with the pump. To clean the check valve (FIG 8).
FIG 8 – INTERNAL CHECK VALVE
a. Remove the air relief
port and top cover
b. Confirm the spring
and check valve are
free of debris
c. Reassemble the top
cover and air relief
port
IL1308B
DO NOT apply any bonding material (such as silicon, glue,
etc.) to seal the chamber cover. (FIG 9)
FIG 9 – DO NOT GLUE CHAMBER
IL1968
