Use and Care Manual

PORT-A-COOL OWNER’S MANUAL • PAGE 17
BRONZE PUMP (PAC2K36HZ or PAC2K48HZ)
SHAFT TYPE PUMP (16” models)
PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION
Pump motor will not run when Power cord, Reconnect power,
switch is turned on. switches, circuit breaker, etc. reset breaker.
Pump motor hums when Air Locked. Disconnect hose at base
switch is turned on, of pump, run pump to
but does not release air, then reconnect.
pump water. Pump/Motor locked. Replace pump/motor.
Pump makes loud noise Pump bearings. Replace pump.
while running Object in impeller housing. Clear object.
Breaker trips or fuse blows Pump motor locked. Replace pump/motor.
when switch is turned on.
Pump will not run and power Switch making closure contact. Replace switch.
is available and pump
is functional
Pump motor running but Set screws on coupling. Tighten set-screw /
pump is not turning. Replace coupling.
PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION
Pump motor will not run Power cord, Reconnect power
when switch is turned on. switches, circuit breaker, cord, reset breaker.
switch box, connections, etc. or reconnect to switch box.
Pump motor hums when Object jammed into impeller blade. Remove object.
switch is turned on, but Air Locked. Prime pump.
does not pump water. Pump motor locked. Replace pump.
Pump makes loud noise Pump bearings. Replace pump.
while running.
Object in impeller housing. Clear object.
Breaker trips or fuse blows Pump motor locked. Replace pump.
when switch is turned on.
Pump won’t run and power Switch making closure contact. Replace switch.
is available and
pump is functional.