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Troubleshooting - section d – Gorman-Rupp Pumps SF4A-X 1531245 and up User Manual

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TROUBLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

PROBABLE REMEDY

PUMP FAILS TO
START

OM-06629

SF SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS

TROUBLESHOOTING

PAGE D - 1

TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D

Review all SAFETY information in Section A.

The following precautions should be
taken before attempting to service the
pump; otherwise, injury or death could
result.

1. Familiarize yourself with this man­

ual and with all other literature
shipped with the pump.

2. Lock out incoming power to the

pump or control box to ensure that
the pump will remain inoperative.

3. Allow the pump to completely cool

if overheated.

4. Check the temperature before

opening any covers, plates or
plugs.

4. Close the discharge valve (if

used).

NOTE

Many of the probable remedies listed below re­
quire use of electrical test instruments; for specific
procedures, see ELECTRICAL TESTING following
the chart.

No power to motor.

Check for blown fuse or open
circuit breaker.

Impeller jammed.

Check Impeller; disassemble and
repair as necessary.

Motor, voltage or control box incompat‐

Check ratings on pump nameplate

ible; defective connections.

and control box; check incoming
voltage; check connections.

Motor cable damaged.

Check (see Electrical Testing).

Control box current interrupting or

Check control box; check for leaking

moisture‐sensing devices tripped.

shaft seals, cut O‐rings, or moisture
wicking through cable.

Open circuit in motor windings or.

Check continuity (see Electrical

cable.

Testing).

Motor overheated, thermal switches

Allow motor to cool.

tripped.