Liberty Pumps Ascent II - Manual (Page 15)

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Toilet flushes normally but does not evacuate or
drain from the bowl.
 Macerator starts to run and sounds normal
(running) then stops after 5-10 min.
Restarts after 30 to 60 min.
 Alarm is activated
The macerator is unable to evacuate its holding tank and is cycling on thermal overload
Damaged Impeller Replace impeller
Check valve stuck closed
Confirm the check valve is functioning properly; if not it
must be repaired or replaced.
Internal hose is damaged or
disconnected
Confirm the internal hose is functioning properly; if not it
must be replaced.
If the macerator was installed with a
ball valve in the discharge line, is the
valve open?
Open ball valve
Air lock
The volute has a passage way to allow trapped air to
escape, this passage way must be cleaned of
obstruction
Volute inlet plugged
The volute’s inlet, located on the bottom of the pump
cartridge, requires cleaning.
Toilet Flushes normally but macerator does not
turn on or just hums
 Green light is on steady (solid)
The macerator is jammed
The cutter or impeller are jammed
preventing the motor from turning
Clear the cutter or impeller of blockage
Internal motor problem The pump cartridge must be replaced
Waste build up in the toilet bowl
The toilet has an inadequate flush volume, possible blockage of the strainer basket, or
improper venting.
Inadequate water level in the reservoir
tank
Check and / or adjust the water fill mechanism so that
the water level matches the reference line in the tank
Strainer basket requires cleaning Clear debris from the strainer basket
Unit is not vented correctly
Unit must be vented properly to open air to allow water
to enter the macerator tank. Confirm vent is clear.
DO NOT USE A QUICK VENT