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
















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