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Troubleshooting
This Troubleshooting
guide provides basic diagnostic assistance.
2695 (M-F 8 AM—5 PM ET), or on the web at "www fillrite.com"
DANGER! DO NOT open or attempt to repair the motor on your Tuthill pump.
of purchase for service.
construction
DANGER!
power may cause electrical shock, or unexpected starting of the motor, resulting in injury or death.
Symptom
Pump won't prime.
Low capacity
Motor
stalls
/ fuse
blows.
Bold text indicates
repairs that are not serviceable
Opening the motor case will compromise
and void any existing warranty, approvals,
Disconnect all power prior to performing any service or maintenance.
Cause
Suction line problem.
Vanes sticking
Excessive
rotor, vane, rotor cover,
or housing wear.
Inlet
/ Outlet
blocked.
Vapor lock.
Power
connections
Excessive
dirt
in screen.
Suction line problem.
Excessive
rotor, vane, rotor cover,
or housing wear.
Hose or nozzle damage.
Low fluid
level.
Incorrect voltage.
Vanes sticking.
Wiring problem
Motor problem.
Short in wiring.
Excess
rotor
or vane
Pump rotor lock-up.
Debris in pump cavity.
Components
swell from pumping
water.
If you have further questions,
and certifications
Check suction line for leaks or restrictions; it may be
too small in diameter, too long, not air tight, or too low
vertically.
Check vanes for nicks, damage, obstructions,
excess wear. Replace as necessary.
Inspect rotor, vanes, rotor cover, and housing for
excess wear; replace as necessary.
Check pump, hose, nozzle, and filter / strainer for
blockage.
Reduce vertical or horizontal distance from pump to
liquid.
reversed
Correct power connections.
Remove
Check suction line for leaks or restrictions; it may be
too small in diameter, too long, not air tight, or too low
vertically.
Inspect rotor, vanes, rotor cover, and housing for
excess wear; replace as necessary.
Replace hose or nozzle
Refill
tank.
Check incoming line voltage while pump is running.
Check vanes for nicks, damage, obstructions,
excess wear. Replace as necessary.
Check
Return to place of purchase.
Inspect electrical cable for shorts and replace as
necessary.
Check vanes for nicks, damage, obstructions,
wear.
excess wear. Replace as necessary.
Clean and inspect rotor and vanes.
Clean debris from pump cavity.
Let pump dry completely.
by the owner; pump must be returned to the point of purchase
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Return it to the place
the integrity of the Explosion Proof
(i.e.: ATEX, UL listing, CE, etc.).
Failure to disconnect the
Cure
and
clean
screen
for
loose
connections
or
or
or
for repairs.