Flotec Easy Sump FPZS50RP Notice D'utilisation page 6

Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause(s)
Pump is not plugged in.
Blown fuse.
Low line voltage
Pump won't start
or run. Defective motor.
Defective float switch.
Impeller
Float obstructed
Backflow of water from piping Install or replace check-valve.
Pump starts and
stops too often. Faulty float switch
Defective float switch
Restricted discharge (obstacle
or ice in piping)
Pump won't shut
off Float obstructed
Restricted intake screen
Low line voltage
Something caught in impeller
Worn or defective parts or
plugged impeller
Pump operates
but delivers little
or no water
Check valve installed without
vent hole.
Restricted intake screen
Check valve is installed either
backward or upside down
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Corrective Action
Check and see if pump is plugged into a proper outlet.
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 or hydro authority.
Replace pump.
Replace float switch.
If impeller won't turn, remove lower pump body and
locate source of binding.
Remove obstruction.
Replace float switch.
Replace float switch.
Remove pump and clean pump and piping.
Remove obstruction.
Remove the pump and clean the intake screen and the
impeller.
If voltage under recommended minimum, check size
of wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact
power company or hydro authority.
Remove the pump and clean out the impeller.
Clean impeller if plugged; otherwise replace pump.
Drill a 1/16" - 1/8" (1.6mm-3.2mm) dia. hole between
pump discharge & check valve (1-2" above where the
discharge pipe screws into the pump discharge and
below the waterline).
Remove the pump and clean out the intake screen.
Be sure check valve is installed correctly.
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