Troubleshooting - Utilitech 148008 Manual De Instrucciones

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Motor will not 1. Disconnect switch is off.
run.
2. Fuse or circuit breaker is blown.
3. Starting switch is defective.
4. Wires at motor are loose, disconnected
touch short capacitor terminals with an insulated screwdriver. BE SURE to hold
handle of screwdriver while making contact with capacitor terminals.
Motor runs hot 1. Motor is wired incorrectly.
and overload
2. Voltage is too low.
kicks off.
3. Pump (A) enclosure is not properly
4. Collapsed inlet hose.
Motor runs but 1. NEW INSTALLATIONS - Pump (A)
no water is de-
livered. a. Improper priming
b. Air leaks
NOTE: Check c. Leaking foot valve
prime before
looking for other
2. EXISTING INSTALLATIONS - Pump
causes. Un-
screw priming
a. Air leaks
plug and check
b. Water level below inlet of pump (A)
for water in
pump housing.
3. Impeller is plugged.
4. Check valve or foot valve is stuck in
5. Pipes are frozen.
6. Foot valve and/or strainer are buried in
7. Collapsed inlet hose.
or wired incorrectly.
Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge capacitor,
vented.
does not prime as a result of:
(A) does not prime as a result of:
closed position.
sand or mud.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Be sure switch is on.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
3. Replace starting switch.
4. Refer to wiring instructions. Check
and tighten all wiring.
1. Refer to wiring instructions.
2. Check with power company.
Install heavier wiring if wire size is
too small.
3. Be sure pump (A) has sufficient
ventilation to cool the motor.
4. Replace with reinforced hose.
1. NEW INSTALLATIONS:
a. Re-prime according to
instructions.
b. Check all connections on inlet
line for leaks.
c. Replace foot valve.
2. EXISTING INSTALLATIONS:
a. Check all connections on inlet
line and shaft seal.
b. Lower inlet line into water and
re-prime.
3. Clean impeller.
4. Replace check valve or foot valve.
5. Thaw pipes. Bury pipe below frost
line. Protect pump (A) in a pit or
pump house.
6. Raise foot valve and/or strainer
above any sand or mud.
7. Replace with reinforced hose.
10