Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Utilitech 148013 Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Winterizing
CAUTION: Drain the entire system if
there is danger of freezing.
1. To drain pump/tank (A), remove the drain
plug located on the front of pump/tank (A)
and the vent plug located on the top of
pump/tank (A).

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Little or no 1. Casing not initially filled with water
discharge
2. Suction lift too high or too long
3. Hole or air leak in suction line
4. Foot valve too small
5. Foot valve or suction line not
submerged deep enough in water
6. Motor wired incorrectly
7. Casing gasket leaking
8. Suction or discharge line valves
closed
Pump will not 1. No priming water in casing
deliver water
or develop
2. Leak in suction line
pressure
3. Discharge line is closed and priming
air has nowhere to go
4. Suction line (or valve) is closed
5. Foot valve is leaking
6. Suction screen clogged
Loss of suction 1. Air leak in suction line
2. Suction lift too high
3. Clogged foot valve or strainer
Pump vibrates 1. Mounting plate or foundation not rigid
and/or makes enough
excessive
2. Foreign material in pump
noise
3. Impeller damaged
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1
Drain Plug
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill pump casing (see Priming page
13-14)
2. Move pump closer to water source
3. Repair or replace. Use pipe tape and
pipe sealing compound
4. Match foot valve to piping or install
one size larger foot valve
5. Submerge lower in water
6. Check wiring diagram
7. Replace
8. Open
1. Fill pump casing (see Priming page
13-14)
2. Repair or replace
3. Open ball valve and several outlets or
faucets to allow flow.
4. Open
5. Replace foot valve
6. Clean or replace
1. Repair or replace
2. Move pump closer to water source
3. Unclog
1. Reinforce
2. Disassemble pump and clean
3. Replace
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Priming Plug
A