Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Fuses blow 1. Incorrect voltage at motor 1. Check for correct wire size.

Replace undersize wire. Check

line voltage, contact power

company if voltage is incorrect

2. Defective fuse box or incorrect fuses 2. Inspect fuse box wiring and

correct. Install the proper fuses

3. Defective pressure switch 3. Replace pressure switch or clean

contacts

4. Control box malfunction 4. See control box checking and

repairing procedures. Replace

defective components

5. Defective drop cable insulation 5. Check drop cable insulation

resistance. Pump must be

pulled to replace defective cable

6. Motor malfunction 6. Check motor winding

resistance. Pump must be

pulled to replace defective

motor

7. Pump malfunction 7. If all above checks are good,

then pump is probably

bound. Pump must be pulled.

Check for sand or pump shaft

misalignment. Correct well

condition if sand is the problem

Motor won’t start.

Fuses don’t blow

1. No power to start motor 1. Check voltage at line side

of fuse box. Contact power

company if no power is reaching

box. Check voltage at load

side of fuse box and at other

control devices in circuit. Make

necessary corrections

2. Defective drop cable or motor 2. Check motor winding

resistance. Pump must be

pulled to replace defective cable

or motor