Operating Guide

7
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always disconnect pump from power
source before handling.
At least every three months:
Remove any debris that may build up in the
sump basin to prevent it from interfering with the
operation of the float switch.
Clean out the vent hole that was drilled in the
discharge pipe during installation.
Test system for operation.
Remove
debris
Clean
Vent hole
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump will not
start or run.
1. Circuit breaker is o󰀨 or fuse is blown or
loose.
1. Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse. If problem continues, contact
a professional electrician or
plumber.
2. Water in sump basin is not high enough
to cause the switch to turn on.
2. Water will turn on when it reaches
the proper level for the pump.
3. Pump is not plugged in or is connected
to a wall switch that has been turned
o󰀨.
3. Plug pump securely into GFCI
outlet that cannot be turned o󰀨 by
a wall switch.
4. Float cannot move freely. 4. Remove any obstructions around
float.
Pump runs but
does not deliver
water.
1. Make sure check valve is not installed
backwards.
1. Arrow on valve should point away
from pump.
2. Shut-o󰀨 valve (if used) may be closed. 2. Open shut-o󰀨 valve.
3. Impeller or pump inlet is clogged. 3. Remove pump from basin and
clean impeller or pump inlet.
4. Pump is air-locked. 4. Clean out vent hole in discharge
pipe.
5. Vertical pumping distance is too high. 5. Reduce the vertical distance to
correspond with the performance
chart in the instructions.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Always disconnect power source before attempting to install, service, or maintain the pump. Never
handle a pump with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface or in water. Fatal electrical
shock could occur.
DANGER