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Troubleshooting
SYM PTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
The pum p w ill not start
No power
Im p e ller blocked
Therm al protection shutdow n
Entangled Float Sw itch
C heck pow er source; Reset GFCI
Free impeller (see M ain t.)
Allow pum p to cool dow n; auto restart
C heck Float Sw itch
The pum p operates but
p um ps little o r no w ater
P um p subm erged too deep
Discharge pipe bent
Suction grid clogged
Air locked in suction base
Optional check valve stuck o r
installed b ackw ard s
R educe subm ersion depth
Free bends fro m p ipe
Clean suction grid
Turn off pum p for 10 second s
Examine check valve
Excessive n oise o r
vibration
Worn bearings
Debris in impeller
H ave a qualified technician repair
Clean out impeller inlet
Pum p starts and stops
too frequently
Water te m p e ra tu re to o h igh
Defective or en tan gled Float
Sw itch
Water backflow
N ever use pum p in w ater over 95
degrees F.
Replace or reposition sw itch
In s ta ll a check valve a t the outlet
Maintenance
Warning: Disconnect power before performing any mainte-
nance.
1. Periodically clean the suction section of the pump,
removing any foreign particles. Run in clean water to
flush out system.
2. To remove particles stuck on the impeller, remove the
screws on the Base bottom, and pull Base off.
3. Any other maintenance must be done by a qualified
technician.