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Models 4P847A thru 4P851A, 4P852 thru 4P865, 4RH01 thru 4RH06,
4RG76 thru 4RG84, 4RG94 thru 4RG97 and 4RG99
Teel Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Fuses blow 1. Incorrect voltage at motor 1. Check for correct wire size. See preinstallation
Replace undersize wire. Check line voltage.
See Wire Size Chart, Page 4. Contact power
company if voltage is incorrect
2. Defective fuse box or incorrect 2. Inspect fuse box wiring and correct. Install the
fuses proper fuses. See chart, Page 11
3. Defective pressure switch 3. Replace pressure switch or clean contacts
4. Control box malfunction 4. See control boxes – checking and repairing
(Skip for 2 wire motors) procedures, Page 16. Replace defective
components
5. Defective drop cable installation 5. Check drop cable insulation resistance.
(See Page 12). Pump must be pulled to replace
defective cable
6. Motor malfunction 6. Check motor winding resistance. (See Page 11)
Pump must be pulled to replace defective motor
7. Pump malfunction 7. If all above checks are good, then pump is probably
bound. Pump must be pulled. Check for sand or
pump shaft misalignment. Correct well condition
if sand is the problem
Motor runs, but 1. Air locked pump 1. Normal delivery may resume if pump is started and
delivers little or stopped at one minute intervals
no water 2. Gas or air in well water 2. Connect hose to service valve. Run water thru hose
submerged in water in clear jar. Observe for air
bubbles from hose outlet. If tank is standard type as
shown in Figure 10A, air volume control may be
defective - replace; otherwise have well checked for
proper water level as pump may be drawing air.
Lower pump and/or correct well condition
3. Low water level in well or 3. Throttle pump with gate valve. Lower pump setting
pumping too much from well if depth of well is adequate
4. Defective or improperly 4. Pump must be raised to replace or reinstall correctly
installed check valve
5. Leak in drop pipe 5. Raise pump, check pipe for leak and replace
damaged section
6. Pump inlet screen blocked 6. Raise pump and clean screen. Verify that well is
clean. Reset pump at less depth if possible
7. Worn pump 7. Pull pump and replace damaged components
8. Broken shaft or motor 8. Pull pump and inspect shafts and coupling for
shaft or worn coupling damage. Replace defective components
Motor won’t start 1. No power to motor 1. Check voltage at line side of fuse box. Contact
power company if no power is reaching box. Check
voltage at load side of fuse box and at other control
devices in circuit. Make necessary corrections
2. Defective drop cable or motor 2. Check motor winding resistance. (See Page 11).
Pump must be pulled to replace defective cable
or motor
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
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