Everbilt EFLS15-HD - Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
Problem Proba
ble Cause
Correct
ive Action
The motor will not run.
The disconnec
t switch is off. Ensure the switch is on.
The fuse is blo
wn or circuit breaker tri
pp
ed.
Re
p
lace the fus
e or reset the circuit breaker.
The pressure sw
itch is defective. DISCONNECT POWER; Replace the pressure switch.
The wires at th
e motor are loose,
disconnected, or wired incorrectly.
Refer to the Wiring instructions. DISCONNECT POWER; check and
tighten all wiring.
The motor runs hot and
overload kicks
off or the
motor does not run and
only hums.
The motor is wired incorrectly. Refer to the Wiring instructions.
The voltage is
too low. Check with the power company. Install heavier wiring if the wire
size is too small (See the chart in the Wiring section).
The motor runs but no
water is delivered.
*Stop the pump; then
check the prime before
looking for oth
er
causes. Unscrew the
priming plug and see if
water is in the priming
hole.
The pump was not primed correctly. Re-prime according to instructions.
There are air leaks.
Check all connections on the suction line and shaft seal and AVC
with shavin
g
c
ream.
The foot v
alve or check valve is leaking. Replace the foot valve or check valve.
The pipe size is
too small. Re-pipe using the size of suction and discharge ports on the
pump.
The water level
is below the suction pipe
inlet.
Lower the suction line into the water and re-prime. If receding
water level in the well exceeds 25 ft. (7.6M), a deep well pump is
needed.
The impeller is plugged.
Clean the impeller.
The check valv
e or foot valve is stuck shut. Replace the check valve or foot valve.
The pipes are fr
ozen. Thaw pipes. Bury the pipes below the frost line. Heat pit or pump
The foot v
alve and/or strainer are buried in
sand or mud.
Raise foot valve and/or strainer above bottom of water source.
The pump does
not
deliver water to full
capacity.
The water level in the well is lower than
estimated.
A
deep well jet
will be needed if your well is more than 25 ft.
(7.6M) depth to water.
The steel pipi
ng (if used) is corroded or limed,
causin
g
excess
friction.
Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new
steel
p
i
p
e.
The piping is t
oo small in size. Use larger piping.
The pump is no
t being supplied with enough
water.
A
dd additional
well points.
The pump leaks
around
the clamp.
The clamp is loose. STOP THE PUMP. Tighten the clamp nut 1-2 turns. Alternately
tighten and tap on the clamp with a mallet to seat the O-ring. Do
not overtighten.