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Motor Runs Continuously
Cause of Trouble Checking Procedure Correction Action
Motor Runs But Overload Trips Or Blows Fuse
Cause of Trouble Checking Procedure Correction Action
System Trouble Shooting
Motor Does Not Start
Cause of Trouble Checking Procedure Correction Action
A. No power or incorrect voltage. Using voltmeter check the line terminals. Voltage must Contact power company if voltage is incorrect.
be + 10% of rated voltage.
B. Fuses blown or circuit breakers tripped. Check fuses for recommended size and check for Replace with proper fuse or reset circuit breaker.
loose, dirty, or corroded connections in fuse receptacle.
Check for tripped circuit breaker.
C. Float assembly held down. Inspect float assembly. Replace / repair float assembly.
D. Defective cable or motor. Contact factory for copy of Franklin Electric Application, Repair or replace.
Installation & Maintenance Manual.
E. Defective wiring. Check for loose or corroded connections. Check motor Correct faulty wiring or connections.
lead terminals with voltmeter for power.
F. Bound pump. ocked rotor conditions can result from misalignment If pump will not start with several trials, it must be
between pump and motor or bound pump. pulled and the cause corrected.
Amp readings 3 to 6 times higher than normal will be
indicated.
A. Defective level switch(s). Check switch and examine for defects. Replace switch or adjust level of switch.
B. Check valve, stuck open. Damaged or defective check valve will not hold Replace if defective.
pressure or prevent backflow.
C. Pump Tank to small. Recalculate tank size. Increase tank size.
D. eak in effluent system. Check system for leaks. Replace damaged pipes or repair leaks.
A. Defective switch. Switch does not open. Replace.
B. eak in effluent system. Check system for leaks in tank or lines. Replace damaged pipes or repair leaks.
C. Debris under float assembly, bound by pit sides. Inspect float assembly. Remove debris, replace / repair float assembly.
D. oose or broken motor shaft. No or little water will be delivered if coupling between Check for damaged shafts if coupling is loose and
motor and pump shaft is loose or if a jammed pump replace worn or defective units.
has caused the motor shaft to shear off.
E. Pump screen blocked. Restricted flow may indicate a clogged intake screen Clean primary and secondary screen.
on pump.
F. Check valve stuck closed. No water will be delivered if check valve is in closed Replace if defective.
position.
A. Incorrect voltage. Using voltmeter, check the line terminals. Voltage must Contact power company if voltage is incorrect.
be within + 10% of rated voltage.
B. Defective motor or cable. Contact factory for copy of Franklin Electric Application, Repair or replace.
Installation & Maintenance Manual.
C. Worn pump or motor.
Motor Starts Too Often
Cause of Trouble Checking Procedure Correction Action
