Pump issues – Hydra-Flex Aqua-Lab EVO User Manual User Manual
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Pump Issues
Problem
Potential Causes
Solutions
Pump Operates, but
only delivering 100-
150 psi
Incorrect Motor Rotation
Reverse rotation by interchanging two leads
Pump Operates, but
delivers little or no
water
Pump not Primed
See Priming Instructions
Missing 1 of 3 phases
Wire according to diagram
Inadequate water supply
Check pressure on inlet side of pump to be sure
positive pressure is maintained
Undersized piping
Replace with larger piping
Leak on the Inlet side
Make sure connections are tight
Worn or defective pump parts
Replace worn parts or entire pump, clean parts if
required
Pump won’t start or
run at full speed
Constant Hot Not Connected
Make sure constant control voltage is supplied in
car wash controller.
Blown fuse or circuit breaker
Could be due to blown pump motor. Try to turn
breaker back on or replace fuse. If breaker trips
after trying to fire motor, motor is most likely burned
out. Replace with new motor and pump.
Defective Motor Starter contactor
Replace motor starter contactor
Thermal Overload set too low
Adjust setting on thermal overload to match voltage
Incorrect Motor Voltage
Voltage must be within 10% of motor rated voltage
Defective Motor
Replace Motor
E-Stop is depressed
Unlock E-stop
Pump components damaged
Replace worn part or entire pump
Not primed
Reprime Pump
Excessive Noise
from Pump
Pump not secured firmly
Secure properly
Restricted Inlet
Clean or correct restriction
Water regulator fluttering / chattering
Try to adjust regulator down and then back up or
replace regulator
Cavitation (sounds like marbles in
pump)
Increase inlet size
Worn mechanical seal
Replace Pump
Pump Leaks