FOTING FT-Q9003 Troubleshooting Chart

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES
Pump not plugged in.
Circuit breaker shutoff or fuse
removed.
Accumulation of trash on float.
Float obstruction.
Defective motor.
Pump does not
Low line voltage.
turn on.
Low water level.
Improper hose.
Air kock.
Float obstruction.
Pump wil not shut
Pump is air locked.
off
Liquid inflow matches pump capacity. Larger pump required.
Check valve installed backwards.
Check valve stuck or plugged.
Pump runs but
Lift too high for pump.
does not Inlet to impeler plugged.
discharge liquid.
Pump is air locked.
Improper hose.
Lift too high for pump.
Pump does not
Low votage, speed too slow.
deliver
rated capacity.
Impeller or discharge pipe is clogged.
No check valve in long discharge pipe
alowing liquid to drain back into
Pump cycles
sump.
continualy.
Check valve leaking.
Basin too small for inflow.
Leaks from pump body.
Pump leakage
Leaks from hose connection.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Plug in pump.
Turn on circuit breaker or replace fuse
Clean float.
Check float path and provide clearance.
Have pump serviced by authorized service center.
If voltage under recommended minimum, check
size of wiring from main switch on property. If OK,
contact power company.
Fuly submerge pump and plug in again in first use.
Use the suitable hose and hook up tightly.
Put pump into water and keep the floater up whie
turning on, then shake pump slightly to let water
into pump.
Check float path and provide clearance.
Shut power off for approximately 1 minute, then
restart. Repeat several times to clear air from
pump.
Check flow indicating arrow on check valve body
to insure it is instaled property.
Remove check valve and inspect for proper
operation.
Check rating table.
Pull pump and clean.
Shut power off for approximately 1 minute, then
restart. Repeat several times to clear air from
pump.
Use the regular PVC garden hose or discharge
hose to replace the expandable hose.
Check rated pump performance.
Check for proper supply voltage to make certain it
corresponds to nameplate voltage.
Pull pump and clean. Check pipe for scale or
corrosion.
Instal a check valve in discharge line.
Inspect check valve for correct operation.
Instal larger basin
If yes, pump is releasing air from ant-alrlock gap,
just fully submerge and run pump for a while,
leakage wll be Improved by itself.
If yes, use PTFE sealant tape and screw tightly;
Otherwise considerhose or connector defective