Operating instructions

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Water System Trouble Shooting
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
No Power to pump Check power supply
Attach leads/clean connections
Pump Doesn’t run
Fuse has blown Replace fuse (do not exceed recommended fuse size.)
Blockage in pipework Check pipework for kinks.
Check Water tank is not empty.
Check filter is not blocked.
Remove each valve lever, tighten the nut located
below the valve lever and replace the lever.
Pump runs but no
water appears
No water getting to pump
Water leaking at outlet side of
pump
Check all connections from tank to inlet of pump are
secure, any air leaks will prevent prime. To test for air
lea
ks hold showerhead underwater and operate the
pump. If air bubbles are visible coming from the
showerhead an air leak is present.
Check pipework /fittings for leaks and repair.
Check water system drain plugs are closed
Pump runs but will not
Water leaking at outlet side of
pump
Check water system drain plugs are closed
switch off
No Water Check water supply level.
Check and replace filter if clogged.
Pump cycles on and
off periodically when
all the taps are closed.
(Normal with partially
opened tap.)
Water leaking at outlet side of
pump
Check pipework /fittings for leaks and repair.
Check system drain plugs are close
d.
Pump cycles on and
off excessively when
tap/s are open
Excessive back pressure
Check pipework for kinks and filters etc, are clear.
Check shower rose/taps for blockages and repair.
Noisy Operation
Pump drawing air See cause ‘No water getting to the pump’
Check pump is secured to solid surface.
Check pump body is clear of hard surfaces.
Noise created by vibration
Bore of Pipework/ connections
too small
Locate away from interfering surfaces.
Check pipework is securely supported.
Check for kinks in pipewok.
Check pipework is not blocked
Power supply to the pump Check battery is not discharged.
Low F
low
Pipework/ connections
crushed due to over tightened
jubilee clips
Water leaking at outlet side of
pump
Pump internal filter clogged
(if present)
Replace damaged connections
Check pipework/ fittings for leaks and repair.
Check system drain plugs are closed.
Remove fitting connected to pump inlet, using point
nosed pliers remove cylindrical filter mesh from inside
pump inlet.
Clean and refit filter and plumbing.