Troubleshooting Chart - Wayne Submersible Sump Pump CDUCAP Series Operating And Parts Manual

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Manual de Instrucciones de Operación y Piezas
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M a i n t e n a n c e
2 . Disassembly of the motor prior to
expiration of warranty will void the
Always disconnect
warranty. If repairs are required,
the electrical supply
see troubleshooting chart.
before attempting to install, service,
relocate or perform any maintenance.
3 . Inlet should be kept clean and free
If the power source is out of sight, lock
of all foreign objects and inspect
and tag in the open (off) position to
prevent unexpected power application.
annually. A clogged inlet will
Failure to do so could result in fatal
damage pump.
electrical shock. Only qualified
electricians should repair this unit.
4 . Pump should be checked monthly
Improper repair could result in fatal
for proper operation. Pump can be
electrical shock.
checked for proper operation by
1 . Let the pump cool for a minimum of
briefly removing pump power cord
two hours before servicing because
from the back of the water sensor
the pump contains hot oil under
plug and inserting directly into the
pressure and the motor is hot.

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Pump will not start or
1. Blown fuse
run
2. Low line voltage
3. Defective motor
4. Impeller
Pump starts and stops
1. Backflow of water from
too often
piping
2. Incoming water is draining
on sensor face
Pump will not shut
1. Obstacle in piping
off or thermal
2. Low Line Voltage
protector turns off
3. Too many appliances on
circuit
4. Dirty water sensor
5. Incoming water is draining
on sensor face
Pump operates but
1. Plugged impeller
delivers little or no
2. Check valve installed
water
backwards
3. Pump airlocked
Gurgling sound from
1. Air injested into pump
pump at end of cycle
2. Time required for
pumping is less than 4
seconds
CDUCAP Series
grounded outlet. In this condition,
the pump will run continuously.
Once pump operation is verified,
replace pump power cord into the
back of the water sensor plug (see
Figure 2).
5 . Wipe water sensor surface regularly
to prevent silt or other coatings
from building up on sensor face
(see Figure 2).
This pump contains
dielectric oil for
cooling. This oil can be harmful to the
environment. Check the state
environmental laws before disposing
this oil.
Corrective Action
1. If blown, replace with proper sized fuse or reset breaker
2. If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size
3. Replace pump
4. If impeller will not turn, remove housing and remove
blockage
1. Install or replace check valve
2. Position pump switch away from the inlet so switch is clear
from incoming water (see Figure 1)
1. Remove pump and clean pump and piping
2. If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size
3. Install pump on dedicated circuit. IMPORTANT: Do not use
extension cord to power pump.
4. Clean sensor face (see Figure 2)
5. Position pump switch away from the inlet so switch is clear
from incoming water (see Figure 1)
1. Clean out impeller
2. Reverse position of check valve
3. Drill 1/8" hole in discharge line between pump and check
valve
1. Wipe off surface of sensor (see Figure 2)
2. Additional run time will not damage pump
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