Diagnostics Information Page 2

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Submersible Pump

Problem Probable Cause Solution
Little or No Liquid Delivered by Pump
1. Faulty or incorrectly installed check valve. 1. Inspect check valve, repair as required.



2. Pump air bound.

2. Successively start and stop pump until flow is delivered.
 
3
. Lift too high for pump.

3
. Review unit performance, check with dealer.

 


4
. Pump bound by foreign matter.


4
. Pull pump, clean, adjust set depth as required.
 
5
. Pump not fully submerged

5. Check well recovery, lower pump if possible.
 
6
. Well contains excessive amounts of air or gass.

6. If successive starts and stops does not remedy, well contains excessive air or gases.
 
7
. Excessive pump wear.

7. Pull pump and repair as required.
 
8
. Incorrect motor rotation - three phase only.

8. Reverse any two motor electrical leads.
Pressure switch won't cut out.
The pressure switch is not set correctly.

Revise the settings: 20-lb cut-in, 40-lb cut-out; or 30/50 (depending on tank size).
 
The water level too low in well for rating of pump.

Pressure switch not set correctly. Check pump setting.
 
The switch opening is clogged.

Clean out openings or, if necessary replace switch.