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TROUBLE AND CAUSE
FAILURE TO PUMP
1. Pump not properly primed.
REDUCED CAPACITY AND/OR HEAD
1. Air pockets or leaks in suction line.
2. Clogged impeller.
PUMP LOSES PRIME
1. Air leaks in suction line.
2. Excessive suction lift and operating
too near shut-off point.
3. Water level drops while pumping,
uncovering suction piping.
MECHANICAL TROUBLES AND NOISE
1. Bent shaft and/or damaged bearings.
2. Suction and/or discharge piping not
properly supported and anchored.
Taco, Inc. will repair or replace without charge (at the Company's option) any commercial pump product or part which is proven to be defective under nor-
mal use within one year from date of start-up or one year and six months from date of shipment (whichever occurs first).
In order to obtain service under warranty, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to promptly notify the Company in writing and promptly deliver the item
in question, delivery prepaid to the factory. For complete details on warranty returns, the purchaser should contact a local Taco stocking distributor or the
Company. If the product or part in question contains no defect as covered in this warranty, the purchaser will be billed for parts and labor charges in effect
at time of factory examination and repair.
Motors provided on commercial pumps are not covered by this warranty, and are warranted by the motor manufacturer. For complete details on motor war-
ranty returns, the purchaser should contact the motor manufacturer's local service repair center or contact the motor manufacturer directly.
Seals provided on commercial pumps are not covered by this warranty.
Any Taco product or part not installed or operated in conformity with Taco instructions or which has been subjected to misuse, misapplication, the pres-
ence of certain chemicals (such as solvents, acids, etc.) or other abuse will not be covered by this warranty. For complete information on chemical and
application restrictions, the purchaser should contact the company.
Taco, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in details of design, construction, or arrangement of materials of its products without notification.
TACO, INCORPORATED OFFERS THIS WARRANTY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. NO WARRANTIES ARE MADE FOR
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR USE AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN.
TACO, INC. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
TROUBLE - CAUSES AND REMEDY
REMEDY
1. Make sure pump casing and suction line are full of water.
See priming instructions.
1. Check suction piping.
2. Remove and clean.
1. Check suction piping
2. Move pump nearer to water level.
3. Check water supply. Add length of pipe to suction
to keep submerged end under water.
1. Take motor to authorized motor repair shop.
2. See that all piping is supported to relieve strain
on pump assembly.
COMMERCIAL PUMP WARRANTY TERMS
(MODELS KV, KS, FI, CI, TA, S1740)
1160 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI 02920 • (401) 942-8000
Taco, Inc.
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