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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
REMEDIES
k4ctorwill not run
1. Disconnect switchis off
1. Be sure switch is on
2. Fuse is blown
2, Replace fuse
3, Startingswitch is defective
3. Replace startingswitch
4, Wires at motor are loose,
4, Refer to instructionson wiring
disconnected,or wired incorrectly
5, Motor is wired incorrectly
5, Refer to instructionson wiring
6. Pressure switchcontacts are dirty
6. Clean by slidingpiece of plain paper between contacts
Motor runs hot and
"1. Motor is wired incorrectly
1. Refer to instructions on wiring
overload kicks off
2. Voltage is too low
2. Check with power company, install heavier wiring
if wire size is too small. See wiring instructions
3. See section below on too frequent cycling
Motor runs but no
1. In new installation:
water is delivered
(*Note: Check
prime before look-
ing for other
causes. Unscrew
priming plug and
see if there is water
in priminghole)
Pump does not
deliver water to full
capacity (also check
point 3 immediately
above)
Pump pumpswater
but does not shut off
Pump cycles too
frequently
3. Pump cyclestoo frequently
"1. Pump in a new installation did
not pick up prime through:
a. Improper priming
b. Air leaks
c. Leakingfoot valve
*2, Pump has lostits prime through:
a. Air leaks
b. Water level below suction of pump
3. Jet or impeller is plugged
4. Check valve or foot valve is stuck
in closed position
5. Pipes are frozen
6. Foot valve and/or strainer are
buried in sand or mud
1. Water level in well is lower than
estimated
2. Steel piping (if used) is corroded or
limed, causingexcess friction
3. Offset piping is too small in size
1. Pressure switchis out of adjustment
or contactsare =frozen"
2. Faucets have been left open
3. Jet or impeller is clogged
4. Motor is wired incorrectly
5. Water level in well is lower than
estimated
1. Pipes leak
2. Faucets or valves are open
3. Foot valve leaks
4. Pressureswitch is out of adjustment
5. Air chargetoo lowin
Captive Air_ Tank
Air spurtsfrom
1. Pump is picking up prime
faucets
2. Leak in suctionside of pump
3. Well is gaseous
4. intermittent over-pumping of well
a. Re-prime accordingto instructions
b. Check all connectionson suctionline and jet
c. Replace foot valve
2. In installation already in use:
a. Check all connections on suction line, jet and shaft seal
b, Lower suction line into water and re-pdme. If receding
water level in a shallowwell operation exceeds
suctionlift, a deep well pump is needed
3. Clean jet or impeller according to instructioos
4. Replace check valve or foot valve
5. Thaw pipes. Bury pipes below frost line. Heat pit or
pump house
6. Raise foot valve and/or strainerabove well bottom
1. A deep well jet pump may be needed
(over 20 ft. to water
2. Replace with Plastic Pipe where possible, otherwise with
new steelpipe
3. Use largeroffset piping
1. Adjustor replace pressure switch
2. Close faucets
3, Clean jet or impeller
4. Refer to instructions on wiring
5, Check possibilityof using a deep well jet pump
1. Check connections, replace pipe fiftings
2. Close faucets or valves
3. Replace foot valve
4. Adjust or replace pressureswitch
5. Disconnect electr_cel p ower and open faucets untilall
pressureis relieved. Usingautomobiletire pressure
gauge, check air pressure in tank at the valve stem
located at top of tank. If lessthan 30 pounds, pump air
intotank from outside source,until 30 poundspressure
is reached. Check air valve for leaks, usingsoapy
solution,and replace core if necessary
1. As soon as pump picksup prime, all air will be ejected
2. Check suctionpiping,make sure jointsare not suckinga=l
3. Change installationas described in manual
4. Lower foot valve if possible,otherwiserestrictdischarge
side of pump
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