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Troubleshooting
The following Troubleshooting guide is provided to offer basic diagnostic assistance in the event you encounter abnormal service from your Fill-Rite product.
If you have questions regarding installing, operating, or servicing your product, please feel free to contact our Technical Support at 1 (800) 720-5192 or via email at
FillRiteTech@fillrite.com (M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM ET). You can also visit fillrite.com.
WARNING
DO NOT open or attempt to repair the motor on your FR300V series pump. Opening the motor case can compromise the integrity of the Explosion
Proof construction and will void any existing warranty and certification (UL listing). Please refer to the Warranty Policy located on page 2.
WARNING
Be certain all power to the pump is turned off prior to performing any service or maintenance.
Symptom
1. Suction line problem
2. Bypass valve open
3. Vanes sticking
Pump will not prime
4. Excessive rotor or vane wear
5. Outlet blocked
6. Vapor Lock
1. Excessive dirt
2. Suction line problem
3. Bypass valve sticking
4. Vanes sticking
Low capacity
5. Excessive rotor or vane wear
6. Hose or nozzle damage
7. Plugged filter
8. Low fluid level
1. Incorrect voltage
2. Vanes sticking
Pump runs slowly
3. Wiring problem
4. Motor problem
1. Bypass valve sticking
2. Low voltage
Motor stalls
3. Excessive rotor or vane wear
4. Debris in pump cavity
1. Pumping high viscosity fluids
2. Clogged screen
Motor overheats
(Thermal overload
3. Restricted suction pipe
tripped)
4. Motor failure
5. Pump rotor lock-up
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FR300V SERIES FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS
Cause
Check for leaks in suction line
Remove and inspect valve, must move freely & be free of debris
Check vanes and slots for nicks, burrs and wear *
Inspect rotor & vanes for excessive wear or damage, replace if necessary *
Check pump outlet, hose, nozzle & filter for blockage
Reduce vertical and horizontal distance from pump to liquid; Remove the automatic nozzle
Remove and clean screen
Check suction line for leaks or restrictions; it may be too small, too long or not airtight
Remove and inspect valve; must move freely and be free of debris
Check vanes and slots of wear *
Inspect rotor & vanes for excessive wear or damage; replace if necessary *
Replace hose or nozzle
Replace filter
Fill tank
Check incoming line voltage while pump is running
Inspect vanes and slots for nicks, burrs and wear *
Check for loose connections
Refer to Warranty Policy
Remove and inspect valve, must move freely & be free of debris
Check incoming line voltage while pump is running
Check rotor & vanes for excessive wear or damage *
Clean debris from pump cavity
These fluids can only be pumped for short periods of time (less than 30 minutes duty cycle)
Remove and clean screen
Remove and clean pipe
Refer to Warranty Policy
Clean and check pump rotor and vanes *
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Solution
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