Troubleshooting; Preventive Maintenance - Flotec FPCP Series Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Cleaning the Check Valve
1. Unplug the condensate pump.
2. Remove the discharge line from the check valve.
3. Use a 9/16" wrench to remove the check valve from
the pump deck.
4. Inspect the valve for obstructions or damage. Clean
or replace it as needed.
5. Thread the valve back into the pump discharge by
hand, plus 1/2 turn with the wrench.NOTICE Don't
overtighten the valve, as overtightening can distort
the O-Ring that seals the valve, causing leaks.
6. Plug in the pump, fill the reservoir, and run the
pump through one complete pump-down cycle to be
sure it works correctly.
7. The pump is ready for operation.

Troubleshooting

Pump does not run
• Check power to furnace/AC and to pump circuit. Be
sure pump is plugged in.
• Condensate level in reservoir may not be high
enough to start pump. (Water must be 2" below the
top of the reservoir for pump to start.)
• Dirt or algae clogging reservoir.
• Inlet line clogged.
• Stuck float resulting from dirty reservoir.
• Make sure that float switch is not stuck in the down
(off) position.
Pump runs, no discharge
• Make sure the discharge tubing (especially the end
of the tubing) is not plugged.
• UNPLUG pump and make sure check valve and
impeller discharge port are not plugged.
• Make sure the float switch is not stuck in the on
(up) position.
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Preventive Maintenance

Unplug the pump and clean out the reservoir at the
beginning and end of each heating season. Use a
commercial algaecide and follow manufacturer's
instructions.
Putting about a gallon of algaecide solution in the
reservoir and then cycling the pump several times will
keep the reservoir and the discharge line free of algae
build-up.
Be sure to dump the cleaner and rinse the reservoir with
water before starting the pump.
Be sure you do not clog the impeller discharge port or
the check valve when starting the pump after cleaning.
Whenever you replace the motor cover and screws, be
sure that the motor cover catches the float switch pivot
pin and does not pinch either the power cord or the
safety switch leads. Do not over-tighten the screws.
Servicing A Double-Insulated Appliance
A double insulated product uses two layers of insulation
(one inside the other) to provide protection from
electrical shock hazards. No separate grounding wire is
required. DO NOT try to install a grounding wire on a
double-insulated device.
Only qualified service personnel should attempt to
service a double-insulated product, because safe
servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system. Any replacement parts installed in a double-
insulated product must be identical to the original parts
that they replaced.
A double insulated product is marked with the words
"DOUBLE INSULATION" or "DOUBLE INSULATED".
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