Troubleshooting Chart - Wayne SYLT30 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Possible Cause(s)
Pump will not start 1. Blown fuse, tripped breaker
or run 2. Low line voltage
3. Float obstructed
4. Defective fl oat switch
5. Impeller bound-up
6. Defective motor
Pump starts and 1. Back-fl ow of water from
stops too often
2. Faulty fl oat switch
Pump will not shut 1. Defective fl oat switch
off or thermal 2. Obstacle in piping
protector turns off 3. Float obstructed
Pump operates but 1. Low line voltage
delivers little or no
water 2. Plugged impeller
3. Obstructed piping
4. Excessive lift height (water
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piping
has to go higher than pump
can handle)
Corrective Action(s)
1. If blown, replace with proper sized fuse or reset breaker
2. If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size. DO NOT USE
AN EXTENSION CORD
3. Make sure fl oat moves freely up and down
4. Replace fl oat switch (Recommended for at least every 2 years)
5. If impeller will not turn, remove housing and remove blockage
6. Replace pump
1. Replace check valve
2. Replace fl oat switch (Recommended for at least every 2 years)
1. Replace fl oat switch (Recommended for at least every 2 years)
2. Remove pump; clean check valve, pump and piping
3. Make sure fl oat move freely up and down
1. If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size. DO NOT USE
AN EXTENSION CORD
2. Clean out impeller
3. Remove pump and remove obstruction from piping or
reposition piping to prevent obstruction
4. Reposition pump to a suitable position to decrease lift height
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