Pump runs continuously

Manually operate control. Take pump to Authorized Service Center.

Disconnect power, remove pump from sump and observe for freedom of impeller and shaft rotation. Tighten fasteners, replace key. Take pump to Authorized Service Center.

Observe source and amount of water inrush. . Have larger pump installed or have larger sump basin and pump installed.

Examine and observe. Disconnect power and clean screen.

Disconnect power& remove pump. Clean air bleed hole or drill 1/8" or 3/16" air bleed hole between pump discharge and check valve.

Examine and observe. Clean or snake discharge line.

Measure discharge pipe and compare with manufacturer's suggested diameter (should be no smaller than pump discharge). Have larger diameter discharge piping installed .

Check valve flapper. Clean check valve. Replace check valve as required.

Observe arrow on check valve indicating direction of flow. Install check valve in opposite direction.

Observe and check float or weight freedom. Readjust control floats or weights.

Add water to sump and observe turn-on. Readjust control floats or weights.

Observe and check float or weight freedom. . Readjust control floats or weights.

Measure vertical portion of discharge pipe (over 15 feet is excessive). If discharge pipe length is extremely long, the friction losses may exceed pump capacity. Observe number of pipe fittings and reducing bushings. Remove excessive reducing pipe fittings and elbows, increase discharge pipe or have larger pump installed.

Disconnect power, remove pump from sump and observe for freedom of impeller and shaft rotation. Take pump to Authorized Service Center.

Observe source and amount of water inrush. Have larger pump installed.