Owner's Manual

SPS-4
Troubleshooting
** If motor fails, replace entire pump.
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Anti-Airlock
Hole
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3rd
Anti-Airlock
Hole
Tighten 1st
Orient Part Number with
Anti-Airlock Hole as shown
2nd
Install shield and tighten screws in sequence as shown.
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Pump won’t start
or run
Blown fuse If blown, replace with fuse of proper size.
Low line voltage
If voltage under recommended minimum, check size
of wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact
power comapany.
Defective motor Replace pump.
Pump operates
but delivers little
or no water
Low line voltage
Use only 14 gauge or larger extension cords. Use short
extension cords when necessary.
Something caught in impeller Clean out impeller.
Small diameter garden hose
or long discharge line
Use larger diameter garden or 1” flexible pipe. Eliminite
any excess hose. Short hoses work best.
Check valve installed without
vent hole
Drill a 1/16” - 1/8” (1.6-3.2mm) dia. hole between
pump discharge and check valve.
Air lock
Turn off pump for a few seconds, clean out anti-airlock
hole and restart pump.
Coils or bends in hose Straighten hose.
Ref. Description Qty. Part No.
1 Screen 1 PS8-5P
2 Shield 1 PS70-3P
3 Impeller 1 PS5-25P
4 Motor 1 **
5 Power Cord 1 PS117-54-TSU
Garden Hose Adapter 1 FT0013-43
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