Repair Parts / Troubleshooting
Anti-Airlock
Hole
TROUBLESHOOTING
Risk of electrical shock and sudden start.
Disconnect electrical power to pump before attempting to troubleshoot or work on it.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Pump won't
Blown fuse
start or run
Low line voltage
Defective motor
Impeller
Pump operates
Low line voltage
but delivers little
or no water
Something caught in impeller
Small diameter garden hose
or long discharge line
Check valve installed without
vent hole
Air lock
Coils or bends in hose
For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at
5
4
3
2
1
5125 0905
If blown, replace with fuse of proper size
If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring
from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company.
Replace pump
Remove screen, locate source of binding
Use only 14 gauge or larger extension cords. Use short extension cords
when necessary
Clean out impeller
Use larger diameter garden hose or 1" flexible pipe. Eliminate any
excess hose. Short hoses work best
Drill a 1/16" - 1/8" (1.6 - 3.2 mm) dia. hole between pump
discharge & check valve
Turn off pump for a few seconds, clean out anti-airlock hole and restart pump
Straighten hose
REPAIR PARTS
Key
Part Description
1
Screen
2
Shield
3
Impeller
4
Motor
5
Power Cord
•
Garden Hose Adapter
NOTICE: To purchase a check valve, call Customer Service at
1-800-468-7867 and order part number PW73-63.
** If motor fails, replace entire pump.
• Not Illustrated.
Orient Part Number with
Anti-Airlock Hole as shown
Tighten 1st
2nd
3rd
Assemble Screen and Shield as shown.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1-800-468-7867 / 1-800-546-7867
4
Qty.
Part No.
1
PS8-6P
1
PS70-3P
1
PS5-25P
1
**
1
PS117-51-TSU
1
FT0013-43
Anti-Airlock
Hole