Simer Pumps 2430 - Manual (Page 6)

Maintenance 6
Troubleshooting
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump won’t Blown fuse or circuit breaker has tripped If blown, replace with fuse of proper size or reset circuit breaker
start or run Low line voltage If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main
switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority
Defective motor Replace pump
Pump operates but Low line voltage If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main
delivers little or no switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority.
water Something caught in impeller Cleanout or replace pump
Worn or defective parts Replace pump
Check valve installed without Drill a 1/16" - 1/8" (1.6mm - 3.2mm) dia. hole between pump discharge
vent hole & check valve. Drilled hole must be located below the waterline.
Intermittent running Thermal overload has tripped Protect the installation from the sun
or pump stopped Pump cooler water
automatically Pump has run dry; add water
NOTICE: This pump has no serviceable parts inside the
motor housing. Opening the motor housing will ruin the
pump. If obstructions or blockages of the impeller cannot
be cleaned out as described above, or by backflushing
into the discharge with a garden hose, replace the pump.
Hazardous voltage; can shock, burn or kill.
Unplug the pump before attempting to clean or work on
the pump.
MAINTENANCE
Risk of electric shock. Can burn or cause
death. Disconnect the power before servicing, repairing,
or working on pump.
The pump’s motor is completely sealed in the motor
housing and does not require any service. Disassembly
of the motor housing or modification or removal of the
power cord voids the warranty. The power cord is non-
replaceable.
Never run the pump dry! Running the pump dry can
damage the seal, causing leakage. This pump is a sub-
mersible type and must be in water at all times for prop-
er operation and cooling.
Periodically clean the pump inlet. This will avoid
impeller rotation being hampered by any debris.
To Clean Inlet/Impeller
1. Unplug pump.
2. Remove baseplate by turning in direction of OPEN
arrow. Clean out inlet.
3. Remove screw holding volute base to pump housing.
4. Turn volute base in direction of OPEN arrow and
remove. Clean out impeller.
To reinstall, reverse above directions. Be sure to replace
O-Ring and engage volute base tabs with pump housing
before replacing screw.