Water System - Fault Finding; Fault - Water Not Flowing From Any Tap When Operated But Pump Runs; Fault - Pump Does Not Run; Fault - Water Flows From Cold Tap But Has Reduced Flow From Hot - Bailey Caravan Owner's Manual

5.4

WATER SYSTEM - FAULT FINDING

FAULT - Water not flowing from any tap when operated but pump runs

5.4.1
Cause
Freshwater tank empty
Pump wired in reverse
Pump not primed
Pipe inlet or outlet pipe disconnected
Pump pipes restricted by kinking
Blockage in pump inlet or outlet pipe
Blocked in-line filter or pump filter
Air leak in suction line to pump
5.4.2

FAULT - Pump does not run

Cause
Pump or tap incorrectly wired
Pump fuse blown
Battery disconnected
Pump seized or overheated
If a pressure pump is being used,
pressure sensing switch may have failed
If a switched tap is being used, the switch
have failed
5.4.3

FAULT - Water flows from cold tap but has reduced flow from hot

Cause
Feed pipe to water heater incorrectly
connected to the heater outlet
Blockage in hot pipeline
Heater inlet or outlet pipes kinked
preventing flow
Hot tap not connected
Hot tap failed or blocked
Heater non-return valve jammed
Cure
Check
Check wiring, refer to pump manufacturers'
instructions
Refer to pump manufacturers' instructions
Check connections
Check pipe runs
Check, starting inside freshwater tank
Dismantle and clean
Check for bubbles & secure with a clip
Cure
Refer to pump/tap manufacturers' instructions
Check wiring connections and then replace
with fuse of correct rating
Check connections
Refer to pump manufacturers' servicing
instructions
Refer to tap manufacturers' servicing
instructions
Refer to pump manufacturers' servicing may
instructions
Cure
Refer to installation instructions
Disconnect pipes and inspect
Check and re-route if necessary. Ensure that
hose is Carver recommended type
Refer to installation instructions
Disconnect and inspect
Seek service attention
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