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Maintenance TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Unplug the Pump from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. If the pump is moved during operation, flush it out with clean water after every use. Quarterly Maintenance The below maintenance must be performed at least once every 3 months under optimal conditions. For frequent use, or dirty areas, more frequent maintenance is required. 1. Unplug pump from its electrical outlet before reaching into the water. Clean sludge and debris from the bottom of the basin. 2. Clean sludge/debris from inlet screen. 3. Make sure discharge pipe is free from leaks. 4. Make sure check valve is functioning properly. 5. Manually operate flow switch to determine that pump turns on/off as intended. Troubleshooting Problem Pump runs, but will not deliver any water. Possible Causes Possible Solutions 1. Inlet Screen and/or impeller clogged. 1. Remove Inlet Screen. Clean out dirt and debris from Inlet Screen and impeller. Then replace Inlet Screen. 2. When starting, the water height falls 2. There must be at least 0″ deep water below the minimum water level (0″). for the Pump to operate properly. 3. Low line voltage. 3. Consult an electrician. 4. Check valve (sold separately) stuck or installed backwards. 4. Remove and examine check valve. Pump won't start or run. 1. Check power connections and circuits/fuses. 2. Water level too low. 1. Consult an electrician. 2. Allow water level to rise above 0″, or move Pump to a lower location. 3. Inlet Screen and/or impeller clogged. 3. Remove Inlet Screen. Clean out Inlet Screen and impeller. Reinstall Inlet Screen. 4. Defective motor. 4. Have a qualified service technician repair or replace. Excessive noise 1. Debris in impeller. or vibration. 1. Remove Inlet Screen. Clean impeller. Reinstall Inlet Screen. 2. Discharge hose restricted. 2. Clean Pump and discharge hose. Pump starts and stops too frequently. 1. Water temperature too high. 2. Check valve (sold separately) stuck or installed backwards. 1. Do not exceed 77° F (25°C) water temperature. 2. Remove and examine check valve. 3. Back flow of water from discharge hose. 3. Install or inspect check valve (sold separately). Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service. Item 63314 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5

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For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Item 63314
Maintenance
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Unplug the Pump from its electrical outlet before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
If the pump is moved during operation, flush it out with clean water after every use.
Quarterly Maintenance
The below maintenance must be performed at least once every 3 months under optimal conditions.
For frequent use, or dirty areas, more frequent maintenance is required.
1.
Unplug pump from its electrical outlet
before reaching into the water.
Clean sludge
and debris from the bottom of the basin.
2.
Clean sludge/debris from inlet screen.
3.
Make sure discharge pipe is free from leaks.
4.
Make sure check valve is functioning properly.
5.
Manually operate flow switch to determine
that pump turns on/off as intended.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Solutions
Pump runs, but
will not deliver
any water.
1. Inlet Screen and/or impeller clogged.
2. When starting, the water height falls
below the minimum water level (0″).
3. Low line voltage.
4. Check valve (sold separately)
stuck or installed backwards.
1. Remove Inlet Screen.
Clean out dirt and debris from
Inlet Screen and impeller.
Then replace Inlet Screen.
2.
There must be at least 0″ deep water
for the Pump to operate properly.
3. Consult an electrician.
4. Remove and examine check valve.
Pump won’t
start or run.
1. Check power connections
and circuits/fuses.
2. Water level too low.
3. Inlet Screen and/or impeller clogged.
4. Defective motor.
1. Consult an electrician.
2.
Allow water level to rise above 0″,
or move Pump to a lower location.
3. Remove Inlet Screen. Clean out Inlet Screen
and impeller. Reinstall Inlet Screen.
4. Have a qualified service technician repair or replace.
Excessive noise
or vibration.
1. Debris in impeller.
2. Discharge hose restricted.
1. Remove Inlet Screen. Clean impeller.
Reinstall Inlet Screen.
2. Clean Pump and discharge hose.
Pump starts
and stops too
frequently.
1. Water temperature too high.
2. Check valve (sold separately)
stuck or installed backwards.
3. Back flow of water from
discharge hose.
1. Do not exceed 77° F (25°C) water temperature.
2. Remove and examine check valve.
3. Install or inspect check valve (sold separately).
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.