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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
DISCONNECT POWER; Replace starting switch
Refer to instructions on wiring (Page 9). DISCONNECT POWER; check and
tighten all wiring. Hazardous voltage. Capacitor voltage may be
hazardous. To discharge capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY THE
HANDLE and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver
blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Refer to instructions on conversion switch.
Check with power company. Install heavier wiring if wire size is too small (See
Electrical/Wiring Chart)
See section below on too frequent cycling.
In new installation:
1. Re-prime according to instructions.
2. Check all connections on suction line and AVC with shaving cream.
3. Replace foot valve or check valve.
In installation already in use:
1. Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal.
2. Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water level in
well exceeds 25’ (7.6M0, a deep well pump is needed.
3. Replace faulty valve.
Clean foot valve or strainer
Clean ejector or impeller.
Replace check valve or foot valve.
Thaw pipes. Bury pipes below frost line. Heat pit or pump house.
Raise foot valve and/or strainer above bottom of water source. Clean foot valve
and strainer.
A deep well jet will be needed if your well is more than 25’ (7.6M0 depth to
water.
A new nozzle and venturi combination may be needed.
Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new steel pipe.
Use larger piping.
DISCONNECT POWER; adjust or replace pressure switch
Close faucets
Clean venturi, nozzle or impeller
Drain tank to air volume control port. Check AVC for defects. Check all
connections for leaks.
Check connections.
Replace foot valve.
Adjust or replace pressure switch.
DISCONNECT POWER and open faucets until all pressure is relieved. Using tire
pressure gauge, check air pressure in tank at valve stem located on the tank.
If less than pressure switch cut in setting (30-50 PSI), pump air into tank from
outside source until air pressure is 2 PSI less than cut-in setting of switch.
Check air valve for leaks (use soapy solution) and replace core if necessary.
When pump has picked up prime, it should pump solid water with no air.
Suction pipe is sucking air. Check joints for leaks with shaving cream.
Consult factory about installing a sleeve in the well.
Lower foot valve if possible, otherwise restrict pump discharge.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped
Starting switch is defective
Wires at motor are loose, disconnected, or wired
incorrectly
Motor voltage conversion switch set incorrectly
Voltage is too low
Pump cycles too frequently
Pump in new installa tion did not prime due to:
1. Pipes were not filled with water
2. Air leaks
3. Leaking foot valve or check valve
Pump has lost prime through:
1. Air leaks
2. Water level below suction pipe inlet
3. Faulty check or foot valve.
Foot valve or strainer is plugged
Ejector or impeller is plugged
Check valve or foot valve is stuck shut
Pipes are frozen
Foot valve and/or strainer are buried in sand or mud
Water level is too low for shallow well setup to
deliver water
Water level in well is lower than estimated.
Steel piping (if used) is corroded or limed, causing
excess friction
Piping is too small in size
Pressure switch is out of adjustment or contacts
are welded together
Faucets have been left open
Venturi, nozzle or impeller is clogged
Standard pressure tank is waterlogged and has no
air cushion
Pipes leak
Foot valve leaks
Pressure switch is out of adjustment
Air charge too low in pre-charged tank
Pump is not primed
Leak in suction side of pump
Well is gaseous
Intermittent over-pumping of well. (Water drawn
down below foot valve.)
SYSTEM
Motor will not run
Motor runs hot and
overload kicks off
Motor runs but no
water is delivered*
*Stop pump; then check
prime before looking for
other causes. Unscrew
priming plug and see if
water is in priming hole
Pump does not deliver
water to full capacity
(Also check point 3 im
-
mediately above)
Pump delivers water but
does not shut off or pump
cycles too frequently
Air spurts from faucets
WARNING
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