Operation; Troubleshooting - Flotec FPSC1725X Owner's Manual

Operation

OPERATION
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or
cause death. Do not handle a pump or pump motor
with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp sur-
face, or in water.
1. The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication and
for cooling. Do not operate the pump unless it is sub-
merged in water. The seal may be damaged if
allowed to run dry.
2. The pump will not remove all water. During manual
operation the pump will pump down to within 1/8"
of the pumping surface. If the optional switch is used,
the final water level is determined by placement of
the switch.
NOTICE: For continuous operation, the pump must
be submerged to prevent the motor from overheating.
A fully submerged pump is preferred for proper cool-
ing when a pump runs continuously.
AIRLOCKS
When a pump airlocks, it runs but does not move any
water. An airlock will cause the pump to overheat and
fail. This pump has a built in anti-airlock hole. See the
exploded view on the repair parts page for the location
of the hole. Leakage from the anti-airlock hole is normal.
If you suspect an airlock, unplug the pump, clean out the
anti-airlock hole with a paper clip or a piece of wire,
and restart the pump.

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM
Pump won't start or run.
Pump starts and stops.
Pump operates but
delivers little or no water.
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PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
Pump is not plugged in.
Blown fuse or breaker.
Low line voltage.
Defective motor.
Motor is overheating.
Restricted discharge
(obstacle or ice in piping).
Restricted intake.
Low line voltage.
Worn or plugged impeller.
Anti-airlock hole is plugged.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check and see if pump is plugged in to a proper outlet.
If blown, replace with fuse of proper size or reset breaker.
If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of
wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact power
company or hydro authority.
Replace pump.
Discharge or intake are obstructed. Pump is in too
shallow of water.
Remove pump and clean pump and piping.
Remove the pump and clean out the intake screen.
If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of
wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact power
company or hydro authority.
Replace pump.
Turn off the pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole, and
restart the pump.
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