red lion RJC-100 - Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not start
No power to pressure switch due to blown fuses, open switches or loose connections.
Pump pressure switch not closed.
Pump fails to deliver water
Pump not completely primed.
Suction lift is too great.
Foot valve is either not submerged, buried in the mud or plugged.
Restrictor valve is fully closed.
Pump loses prime
Air leaks in suction line.
Well draws down too far and requires a tailpipe.
Faulty foot valve.
For well point installations where pump
is losing pressure or unable to prime
Have an electrician install a low pressure cut-o switch to shut down the pump prior to critical failure.
Install or adjust a restrictor valve to oset available capacity.
Add a larger tank (20 gallon or larger) for additional capacity.
Pump delivers water but not at rated capacity
Leaks in suction or discharge line.
Foot valve, suction line, impeller or nozzle are partially plugged.
Suction lift is greater than recommended.
Improper setting of control valve on deep well units.
Improper impeller rotation or low speed.
Venturi or diuser is plugged.
Motor is wired for improper voltage.
Low line voltage at motor.
Filtration cartridge (if used) needs changing or is not installed properly.
Pump starts and stops too often
Faulty air volume control.
Air leaks in tank above the water level.
Incorrect setting on pressure switch.
Tank is water logged or incorrectly charged.
Foot valve leaks or is stuck open.
TROUBLESHOOTING
REPLACEMENT PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION CONTENTS
640161 Overhaul Kit Impeller, diuser, gasket, mechanical seal
640195 Shaft Seal Kit Gasket, mechanical seal
640228 Gasket Kit Gasket for injector and gasket for pump
600528 Injector Kit Injector, venturi, nozzle and hardware
640005 Pump/Tank Hardware Kit Hose and fittings to join 1-1/4" intake to 3/4" tank outlet
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