Southbend SBF18 - Manual (Page 6)

L20-392 Rev. 0 (04/12) 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause/ Corrective Action
Pump doesn’t start when
filter is turned on.
 Power cord isn’t plugged
into wall.
 Power cord is loose at
filter receptacle.
 Circuit breaker has
tripped.
 Pump motor thermal
overload has tripped.
 Plug in power cord.
 Plug power cord into
receptacle at rear of filter.
 Turn power switch “OFF”.
Reset Circuit Breaker.
 Turn power switch “OFF”.
Allow filter motor to cool.
Remove cap covering
reset hole in housing.
Press red reset button on
motor end.
Pump stops during filtering.
 Circuit breaker has
tripped.
 Pump motor thermal
overload has tripped.
 Pump is blocked or wiring
is loose.
 Turn power switch “OFF”.
Reset Circuit Breaker.
 Turn power switch “OFF”.
Allow filter motor to cool.
Remove cap covering
reset hole in housing.
Press red reset button on
motor end.
 Contact a qualified
service technician.
Filter pumps slowly or not at
all.
 Filter media is clogged
 Filter flush hose is
clogged
 Inlet hose is clogged
 Turn power switch “OFF”.
Allow filter to cool. Empty
pan and change or clean
filter media.
 Turn power switch “OFF”.
Remove hose and clean.
 Allow filter to cool. Empty
pan and clear inlet hose.
Pumping is erratic
 Filter media improperly
installed
 Loose hose connections.
 Allow filter to cool. Empty
pan. Verify filter media,
support rack, and hold
down are installed
properly.
 Verify that inlet and flush
hoses are connected
properly.
Excessive air bubbles in oil
being pumped. Air leak on inlet side of
pump. Check inlet hose for proper
connection.