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6.1 Troubleshooting (continued)
Pump
Pump motor will not run when
switch is turned on.
Turn fan on to check for power.
Is water level high enough to
make the low- water cut-off
circuit?
If fan doesn’t start; check
breaker and cord plug-in. If fan
does start; check for power to
and through pump switch (when
turned on). Fill water reservoir.
Pump motor hums when switch
is turned on, but does not pump
Obstruction in impellor.
Pump motor failure.
Remove object(s).
Replace pump.
Pump makes loud noise while
Object(s) in impellor, impellor
loose. Pump bearings bad.
Remove object(s).
Replace pump.
Breaker trips or fuse blows when
switch is turned on.
Check power cord length and
breaker rating.
Check for locked-up pump.
amperage draw and to
determine required cord gauge.
Pump won’t run and power is
available. Pump is functional.
Make certain switch is working.
Is water level high enough to
make the low- water cut-off
Replace switch if not completing
circuit. Fill water reservoir
enough to activate Low Water
Pump runs but does not pump
water.
Air lock in outlet side of pump.
Make certain the impellor is
Turn off and on to bleed.
If not, replace pump.