1. Replace plug or clean plug prongs with abrasive paper.
2. Have electrical receptacle replaced.
3. Have electrician or power company check branch circuit voltage.
4. Replace fuse. Note size recommended by pump manufacturer and pump nameplate rating. Use slow-blow type to withstand starting load.
5. Reset breaker.
6. Have pump connected to separate branch circuit.
7. Call electrician to repair circuit.
8. Call power company.
9. Clean volute and impeller and remove any blockage.
10. Free and lubricate lower bearing of column pump.
11. Replace pump bearing.
12. Have larger sump and pump installed.
13. Readjust control floats or weights.
14. Clean screen.
15. Have installed larger diameter discharge piping.
16. Have larger pump installed.
17. Remove any reducing pipe fittings and elbows.
18. Clean or snake discharge line.
19. Install larger sump.
20. Drill 1/8" or 3/16" air bleed hole between pump discharge and check valve.
21. Clean out air bleed hole.
22. Tighten coupling and set screws.
23. Tighten fasteners, replace key.
24. Install check valve.
25. Clean gate of check valve.
26. Install check valve in opposite direction.
27. Install high temperature pump or reduce temperature of incoming water.
28. Readjust discharge piping and pump.
29. Replace portion of discharge with rubber hose.
30. Clean sump.
31. Return pump to Authorized Service Center.
32. Lift pump above fluid level in sump. Then holding pump straight and vertical, place pump back into sump to retrap air in control skirt.
33. Straighten cord or remove tape from breather tube.
34. Return to Authorized Service Center for corrective action.
35. Return pump to service center for new power cord.
36. Plug cord into receptacle upside down to prevent moisture from entering breather tube.
37. Remove source of moisture such as dripping pipes, washing machine discharge splash etc., or protect power cord plug from dripping or splashing water.
38. Clean passage way.
39. Tighten fittings. Then lift pump above fluid level in sump and holding pump straight and vertical, place pump back into sump to retrap air in control skirt.
40. If overridden control operates pump, but pump fails to function automatically, return pump to a service center.
41. If override does not operate pump, pump motor is defective. Return pump to service center.


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