Troubleshooting
13
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Motor will not run
Be sure switch is on.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
DISCONNECT POWER; Replace starting switch.
Refer to instructions on wiring (Page 9), DISCONNECT POWER; check and
tighten all wiring.
[_WARNING] Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge
capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and
short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver
blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Pressure switch contacts are dirty
DISCONNECT POWER and file contacts with emery board or nail file.
Motor runs hot and
Motor is wired incorrectly
Refer to instructions 0n wiring,
over oad < cks off
,
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Voltage
is t00 [o_
Check. With power Cempany:
InStal heavier Wiring if Wire Size is i0° sinai[
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PumP Cycles too frequently
I See Section below 0n too frequent
Cyclingl
Disconnect
switch
is off
Fuse is blown
or circuit
breaker
tripped
Starting
switch
is defective
Wires
at motor
are loose,
disconnected,
or wired
incorrectly
Motor
runs but 11o
water
is delivered*
* (Note:
Stop pump;
then check
prime
before
looking
for
other causes.
Unscrew
printing
plug and see if water
is in printing
hole).
Pump
in new installation
did
not pick
up prime
through:
1. Improper
printing
2. Air leaks
3. Lealdng
foot valve
or check
valve
Pump
has lost prime
through:
1. Air leaks
2. Water
]eve] below
suction
pipe
inlet
Foot valve or strainer
is plugged
Ejector
or impeller
is plugged
Check
valve
or foot valve is stuck shut
Pipes are frozen
Foot valve and/or
strainer
are
buried
in sand or mud
Water
level
is too low for shallow
well
setup to deliver
water
In new installation:
1. Re-prime
according
to instructions.
2. Check
all connections
on suction
line, AVC, and ejector
with
soapy
water
or shaving
cream.
3. Replace
foot valve
or check
valve.
In installation
already
in use:
1. Check
all connections
on suction
line and shaft seal.
2. Lower
suction
line into water
and re-prime.
If receding
water
level
in well exceeds
25' (7.6M),
a deep well
pump
is needed.
Clean
foot valve or strainer.
Clean
ejector
or impeller.
Replace
check
valve
or foot valve.
Thaw
pipes.
Bury pipes below
frost
line. Heat pit or pump
house.
Raise foot valve
and/or
strainer
above
bottom
of water
source.
Clean
foot valve and strainer.
A deep well jet will
be needed
if your
well
is more
than 25' (7.6M)
depth
to water.
Pump d0es not
Water level in well is lower than
Ane _ Bozzle and venturi c0mbination may be needed.
capacity
"_ c
.
Steel piping (if used)is Corroded 0 _
I Replace w
th pJastic
pipe
where
p0ss
ble,
0therw
sew
th new stee]
p Pe
(A
so check
po
nt
:
.
limed,
Causing
excess friction
3 mined
ate y above)
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Piping ist00sma!] in Size
I USe
Pump delivers
water but
does not shut off or
pump cycles
too
frequent]y
Pressure switch
is out of adjustment
or
contacts
are welded
together
Faucets
have been ]eft open
Venturi,
nozzle
or impeller
is dogged
Standard
pressure
tank is waterlogged
and has no air cushion
Pipes leak
Foot valves
leak
Pressure switch
is out of adjustment
Air charge
too low in pre-charged
tank
DISCONNECT
POWER;
adjust
or replace
pressure
switch.
Close faucets.
Clean
venturi,
nozzle
or impeller.
Drain
tank to air volume
control
port. Check AVC for defects.
Check
all connections
for air leaks.
Check
connections.
Replace
foot valve.
Adjust
or replace
pressure
switch.
DISCONNECT
POWER
and open
faucets
until
all pressure
is relieved.
Using tire pressure
gauge,
check
air pressure
in tank at valve stem
located
on the tank. If less than
pressure
switch
cut-in
setting
(30-50
PSI), pump
air into
tank from
outside
source
until air pressure
is 2 PSI
less than cut-in
setting
of switch.
Check
air valve
for leaks (use soapy
solution)
and replace
core
if necessary.
Air SPUrtS from faucet s
Pump is picking UPPrime
when
pumPh as Picked UPprimel it _hould pump Solid water with n0 aic
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Leak in suction
Side
0f pump
Suction
pipe
is Sucking
air. Check
joints
f0r leaks
With sQapy
water,
IWell
is gase0us
COnsult
factory
ab0ut
installing
a sleeve
n the well:
Intermittent
0ver:pumping
of we]].
Lower
foot Va]ve if possib]e,
otherwise
restrict
pump
discharge.
(Water
drawn
down
be]ow
foot va]ve.)
.