Troubleshooting Chart - Simer Mini-Vac M40-04 Manual Del Usuario

Installation
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
Pump stops without Pump has overheated
warning and thermal overload
has tripped
Discharge hose too long
or discharge lift higher
than 28'
Pump Won't Prime Pump body not oiled
Suction hose too long or
too small
Worn impeller
Suction leaks
Suction hose kinked
or coiled
Pump leaks Shaft U-cup seal leaks
Cover O-Ring leaks
Pump runs, pumps Worn impeller
little or no water
Bad motor brushes
Bad U-cup shaft seal
(pump will leak)
Suction or discharge hose
kinked or coiled
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UNPLUG THE PUMP
Unplug the pump before all the water is
completely gone.
Unplug
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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Wait for overload to reset; pump will automatically
restart
Use shorter hose or reduce lift
Add oil through inlet port (see Page 3)
"
Use 1/2 Suction hose, 25' long or less
(the shorter the hose, the better)
Replace impeller
Replace hose washer, check for leaks in hose
Straighten out suction hose
Replace shaft seal
Replace cover O-Ring
Replace impeller
Replace motor brushes
Replace shaft seal
Straighten out hose
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