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Troubleshooting Chart
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not run Disconnect switch is off Be sure switch is on
Fuse is blown Replace fuse
Starting switch is defective Replace starting switch
Wires at motor are loose, Refer to instructions on wiring. Check and tighten all wiring.
disconnected, or wired incorrectly
Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge
capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and
short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver
blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
Motor runs hot and Motor is wired incorrectly Refer to instructions on wiring
overload kicks off
Voltage is too low Check with power company. Install heavier wiring if wire size is too small
(See Electrical, Page 5)
Motor runs but no *Pump in new installation did In new installation:
water is delivered not pick up prime through:
1. Improper priming 1. Re-prime according to instructions
2. Air leaks 2. Check all connections on suction line
3. Leaking foot valve 3. Replace foot valve
*Pump has lost prime through: In installation already in use:
1. Air leaks 1. Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal
2. Water level below suction of pump 2. Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water level
in well exceeds suction lift, a deep well pump is needed
Impeller is plugged Clean impeller; see Maintenance
Check valve or foot valve is stuck Replace check valve or foot valve
in closed position
Pipes are frozen Thaw pipes. Bury pipes below frost line. Heat pit or pump house.
Foot valve and/or strainer are Raise foot valve and/or strainer above well bottom
buried in sand or mud
Pump does not Water level in well is lower than A deep well jet pump may be needed (over 20 ft. to water)
deliver water to full estimated
capacity (Also
Steel piping (if used) is corroded or Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new steel pipe
check point 3
limed, causing excess friction
immediately above)
Suction piping is too small in size Use larger suction piping
LIMITED WARRANTY
Aermotor warrants to the original consumer of the products listed below, that they will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the Warranty Period
from the date of original installation or manufacture as noted.
Product Warranty Period
Jet pumps, small centrifugal pumps,
whichever occurs first:
submersible pumps and related accessories 1 year from date of original installation, or
2 years from date of manufacture
Hydro-Flow Filters 1 year from date of purchase
Fibrewound Tanks 5 years from date of original installation
Steel Pressure Tanks 5 years from date of original installation
Epoxy-Lined Tanks 3 years from date of original installation
Sump/Sewage/Effluent Products 1 year from date of original installation, or
2 years from date of manufacture
Our warranty will not apply to any product that has been subject to negligence, misapplication, improper installation or maintenance. In the event a three phase
submersible motor is operated with single phase power through a phase converter, or if three-leg ambient compensated, extra-quick trip overload relays of
recommended size are not used, our warranty is void.
Buyer’s only remedy and Aermotor’s only duty is to repair or replace defective products (at Aermotor’s choice). Buyer agrees to pay all labor and shipping
charges associated with this warranty and to request warranty service through the installing dealer as soon as a problem is discovered. If warranty service is
requested more than 30 days after the Warranty Period has ended, it will not be honored.
AERMOTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND
THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED HEREIN.
Certain states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the placing of limitations on the duration of an implied
warranty, therefore, the limitations or exclusions herein may not apply. This warranty sets forth specific legal rights and obligations, however, additional rights
may exist, which may vary from state to state.
Supersedes all previous publications.
Aermotor, 293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115
*(Note: Check
prime before
looking for other
causes. Unscrew
priming plug and
see if there is
water in priming
hole.)
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