Operation; Troubleshooting - Simer 2825SS Owner's Manual

Operation

2. Replace all fill plugs.
3. Power on! Start the pump. If you don't have water
after 2 or 3 minutes, stop the pump and remove the
fill plugs. Refill the pump and piping. You may have
to repeat this several times in order to get all of the
trapped air out of the piping. A pump lifting water 25'
may take as long as 15 minutes to prime.
Congratulations on a successful installation.
If you were unsuccessful, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section (below) or call our customer ser-
vice technical staff at 1-800-468-7867.

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Motor will not run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped
Motor runs hot and Voltage is too low
the overload kicks
off or the does not
run and only hums.
Motor runs but no Pump during new installation did
water is delivered* not pick up prime through:
1. Improper priming
2. Air leaks
* (Note: Stop pump;
then check prime
before looking
3. Leaking foot valve
for other causes.
4. Pipe size is too small
Unscrew priming
Pump has lost prime through:
plug and see if water
1. Air leaks
is in priming hole).
2. Water level below suction pipe inlet
Impeller is plugged
Foot valve is stuck shut
Pipes are frozen
Foot valve and/or strainer are
buried in sand or mud
*Pump does not Water being pumped is lower than
deliver water to full estimated
capacity
Steel piping (if used) is corroded or
limed, causing excess friction
Piping is too small in size
Pump not being supplied with
enough water
For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at
CORRECTIVE ACTION
DISCONNECT POWER;Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Check voltage being supplied to the pump.
In new installation:
1. Re-prime according to instructions.
2. Check all connections on suction line, with soapy water or
shaving cream.
3. Replace foot valve.
4. Re-pipe using size of suction and discharge ports on pump.
In installation already in use:
1. Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal with soapy water.
2. Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water level
in well exceeds 25' (7.6M), a deep well pump is needed.
Clean impeller.
Replace the foot valve.
Thaw pipes.
Raise the foot valve and/or strainer above bottom of water source.
Clean foot valve and strainer.
A deep well jet will may needed if the water being pumped is more than
25' (7.6M) depth to water.
Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new steel pipe.
Re-pipe using size of suction and discharge ports on pump.
Add additional well points.
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