Fault
7.
Single-phase
pumps with
protection
module (only).
The pump does
not run. The red
indicator light is
on. The green
indicator light is
off.
6.2 Preliminary checks
Supply voltage
To check the voltage being supplied to the
motor, use a voltmeter.
WARNING
Be careful, since power is still being
supplied to the pump. Do not touch
the voltmeter leads together while
they are in contact with the power
lines.
Single-phase motors
Touch one voltmeter
lead to each of the
lines supplying power
to the pump:
• L and N for 115 V
circuits
• L1 and L2 for 230 V
circuits.
L
L
1
2
Fig. 17
Checking single-phase power
14
Cause
a)
The pump has been cut
out by the thermal
overload switch due to
high liquid temperature or
blocked rotor.
b)
The speed switch module
has not been fitted.
Three-phase motors
Touch a voltmeter
lead to:
• Power leads
L1 and L2
• Power leads
L2 and L3
• Power leads
L3 and L1.
These tests should
give a reading of full
line voltage.
Remedy
Check that the liquid temperature falls
within the specified range. The pump will
restart automatically when it has cooled to
normal temperature.
NOTE: If the thermal overload switch has
cut out the pump three times within a short
period, the pump must be restarted
manually by switching off the electrical
supply.
Switch off the electrical supply by means
of the external mains switch and fit the
speed switch module.
Evaluation
When the motor is under load, the voltage
should be within 10 % (+ or -) of the nameplate
voltage. Any variation larger than this may
indicate a poor electrical supply and can cause
damage to the motor windings. The motor
should not be operated under these conditions.
Contact your power supplier to correct the
problem or change the motor to one requiring
the voltage you are receiving.