Troubleshooting - Flotec FPSES2700A Notice D'utilisation

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING
Read and understand safety and operating instructions in this manual before doing any work on pump!
Only qualified personnel should electrically test pump motor.
Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power to outlet before handling pump or motor. Sudden Starts. If power
is on to pump when thermal overload resets, pump may start without warning. If you are working on pump, you may get
an electrical shock or impeller may catch fingers or tools.
SYMPTOM
Pump fails 1. Power to pump has been interrupted
to operate
2. Liquid fluid level is not high enough
to activate switch or controller
3. Plugged vent hole in discharge pipe
4. Pump inlet, impeller, check valve or
discharge pipe are blocked
5. Thermal overload may have tripped
Pump fails to 1. All valves in discharge pipe are
empty sump not fully open
2. Discharge pipe and check valve
are clogged
3. Pump inlet or impeller have blockage
4. Pump not sized correctly
Pump will not Check switch or automatic float control
shut off for improper function
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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check to be sure you have power to your home.
Check to be sure that power cord is securely
plugged into outlet or securely wired into
controller or switch box
2. Check that fluid level is high enough to activate
switch or controller
3. Check to be sure that the 3/16" vent hole in
discharge pipe is not plugged and unplug if needed
4. Check for blockage in pump inlet, impeller, check
valve or discharge pipe and clean if needed
5. Test start pump; if it starts and then stops
immediately, disconnect from power source for 30
minutes to allow motor to cool, then reconnect to
power source. Check for cause of overheating
1. Check to be sure all valves in discharge pipe are
fully open
2. Clean out discharge pipe and check valve
3. Check for blockage in pump inlet or impeller
and clean if needed
4. A higher capacity pump may be needed
See installation instructions for switch/controller
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