Troubleshooting Chart - Wayne WAPC250 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D)
6. If the pump cycles on and off too often the electronic switch
may need cleaning. Disconnect pump from power source, remove
the strainer and turn the pump upside down. The sensor probe
will be visible inside the switch housing. Clean inside the housing
gently scrubbing with a small brush using soapy water. Then rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
7. When temperatures drop below freezing remove pump from
service and store indoors to protect pump from damage due to ice.
The pump has a unique protection circuit to protect the motor from a
locked impeller condition possibly caused by debris buildup or from a
"frozen" impeller situation caused by ice formation. When the pump
is activated and a locked impeller condition is detected the unit will

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom Possible Cause(s)
Pump will not start 1. Tripped home electrical breaker
or run
2. GFCI tripped
3. Low supply voltage
4. Defective motor
5. Dirty switch
6. Impeller obstructed
7. Inlet screen or strainer clogged
8. Priming hole plugged
Pump starts and 1. Backflow of water from piping
stops too often
2. Dirty switch
3. Priming hole plugged
4. Pump is sitting uneven on pool or spa
cover
Pump will not 1. Debris in switch
shut off or runs
2. Discharge height exceeds capability
continuously
Pump operates 1. Impeller obstructed
but delivers little or
2. Priming hole plugged
no water
3. Obstructed hose
4. Discharge height exceeds capability
5. Strainer clogged
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automatically shutdown to protect the motor from overheating. The
pump will continue this on/off cycle for a period of time to attempt to
"free" the impeller until eventually the unit will remain off for a period of
12 hours checking twice a day for a "freed" impeller. Once the pump
is able to operate correctly the pump will resume normal operation.
To reset this delay without waiting 12 hours momentarily unplug the
pump.
housing or probe is cracked, broken or missing.
boîtier de l'interrupteur ou de la sonde est fissuré, cassé ou manquant.
Corrective Action
1. Reset breaker
2. Check for damaged wiring or moisture
3. Contact electrician
4. Replace pump
5. Rinse out switch with clean water (Figure 2)
6. Remove strainer, base, and impeller plate (Figure1) check for debris; clean
7. Clean inlet screen and debris strainer (Figure 1)
8. Clean hole, inside volute housing, with a pin or paper clip (Figure 1)
1. Install or replace check valve
2. Rinse out switch with clean water (Figure 2)
3. Clean hole, inside volute housing, with a pin or paper clip (Figure 1)
4. Reposition pump so pump sits level on cover
1. Rinse out switch with clean water (Figure 2)
2. Reduce discharge height
1. Remove strainer, base, and impeller plate (Figure 1), check for debris; clean
2. Clean hole, inside volute housing, with a pin or paper clip (Figure 1)
3. Check for kinks, reposition hose or check for debris
4. Reduce discharge height
5. Unplug pump. Remove strainer and rinse with clean water to remove debris
Do NOT use pump if any part of the switch
Ne PAS utiliser la pompe si une partie du
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