FILL-RITE FR700 - Troubleshooting Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Pump wont prime Suction line problem Check for leaks in suction line.
Bypass valve open Remove and inspect valve.
Vanes sticking Check vanes and slots for nicks, burrs
or wear.
Gasket leakage Tighten covers and joints.
Excessive rotor or vane wear Check rotor and vanes for excessive
wear or damage.
Outlet is blocked Check pump outlet, hose and nozzle for
blockage.
Rotor key sheared or missing Replace rotor key
Motor not operating Rotor should turn clockwise at pump
end; if not, return for repair.
Pump hums but will Dirt in pump cavity Clean out pump cavity.
not operate Motor failure Motor bearing(s) frozen; return for repair.
Low capacity Excessive dirt in strainer Remove and clean strainer.
Suction line problem Check for leaks in suction line.
Bypass valve sticking Remove and inspect valve.
Vanes sticking Check vanes and slots for wear.
Excessive rotor or vane wear Check rotor and vanes for excessive
wear or damage.
Hose damaged Replace hose.
Pump runs slowly Incorrect voltage Check incoming line voltage.
Motor failure Motor bearing(s) failing; return for repair.
Motor stalls Bypass valve sticking Remove and inspect valve.
Low voltage Check incoming line voltage.
Excessive rotor or vane wear Check rotor and vanes for excessive
wear or damage.
Motor overheats Pumping high viscosity fluids These fluids can only be pumped for
short periods of time.
Clogged strainer Remove and clean strainer.
Restricted suction pipe Remove and clean pipe.
Motor failure Bearing(s) tightening up; return for repair.
Motor will not turn on No power Check incoming power source.
Motor failure Return for repair.
Fluid leakage Bad O-ring Check all O-ring gaskets.
Check valve not seated Make sure check valve or check valve
alternate is in place.
Dirty seal Clean and reseat seal.
Bad seal Replace seal.
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