Troubleshooting - red lion RL-SWJ Series Owner's Manual

4. Lubricate the rubber components of the rotating seal (9) (soapy
water) and slip it on to the shaft with the 'carbon' ring towards
the ceramic seat.Replace the impeller (6) and the diffuser (4).
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CAUTION
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contaminate the ceramic seal face.
5. Replace the impeller (4) and the shroud with fasteners.
Lubricate and replace the O-ring.
6. Replace the casing (2), making sure that O-ring is not damaged
and is in place.
7. Replace drain and fill plugs.
8. Reconnect power.
9. Prime the pump.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
No power to pressure switch due to blown fuses,
open switches or loose connections.
Motor will not start
Pump pressure switch not closed.
Pump not completely primed.
Suction lift is too great.
Pump fails to
Foot valve is either not submerged, buried in
deliver water
the mud or plugged.
Restrictor valve is fully closed.
Air leaks in suction line.
Pump loses prime Well draws down too far.
Faulty foot valve.
Have an electrician install a low pressure cut-off switch
For well point
to shut down the pump prior to critical failure.
installations where
Install or adjust a restrictor valve to offset
pump is losing
available capacity.
pressure or unable
Add a larger tank (20 gallon or larger) for
to prime
additional capacity.
Care must be taken not to
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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PROBLEM
Leaks in suction or discharge line.
Foot valve, suction line, impeller or nozzle are
partially plugged.
Suction lift is greater than recommended.
Pump delivers
Improper impeller rotation or low speed.
water but not at
Venturi or diffuser is plugged.
rated capacity
Motor is wired for improper voltage.
Low line voltage at motor.
Filtration cartridge (if used) needs changing or is not
installed properly.
Faulty air volume control.
Air leaks in tank above the water level.
Pump starts and
Incorrect setting on pressure switch.
stops too often
Tank is water logged or incorrectly charged.
Foot valve leaks or is stuck open.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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