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Ch. 5 Maintenance and troubleshooting
In ordinary conditions, FLOTEC VIP/FP series electropumps do not require any maintenance.
It may be necessary to clean the hydraulics or replace the impeller.
DANGER
Electric shock
risk
Hydraulics cleaning VIP (see Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6)
Disassembly of the filter cap: disassemble the filter cap only after removing the safety screw (See Fig. 3, pos. 6).
Keep the pump motionless and turn the filter cap clockwise looking at the pump from the bottom. To assemble the filter
cap, turn it counterclockwise (see Fig. 4).
If the filter cap is fixed on the base with screws, turn the pump clockwise in the direction of the handle to disassemble it
(See Fig. 5).
Disassembly of the diffuser filter VIP
Disassembly of the diffuser filter: disassemble the diffuser filter only after removing the safety screw (See Fig. 3,
pos. 5).
Keep the pump motionless and turn the diffuser filter clockwise looking at the pump from the bottom. To reassemble the
diffuser filter, lubricate the O-ring with water and turn the filter counterclockwise (see Fig. 6).
Pump storage instructions
Store the pump in a dry place and protect it from frost.
PROBLEM
1) THE ELECTROPUMP
DOES NOT PUMP WATER,
THE MOTOR DOES NOT RUN
2) THE PUMP DOES NOT
SUPPLY WATER BUT THE
MOTOR IS RUNNING
3) THE PUMP SUPPLIES A
LIMITED AMOUNT OF
WATER
4) INTERMITTENT
OPERATION
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Make sure the machine is disconnected from electric power
supply, before performing maintenance operation.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1) No electricity.
2) Plug inserted incorrectly.
3) Enabled safety switch.
4) Blocked impeller.
5) Damaged motor or condenser.
1) Obstructed suction grid.
2) Blocked check valve.
3) Air in impeller body (air bubbles).
1) Partially obstructed suction grid.
2) Obstructed pipe.
3) Worn impeller.
1) Solid particles prevent the free rotation
of the impeller.
2) The temperature of the fluid is too high.
3) Voltage out of range.
4) The fluid is too dense.
5) Faulty motor
2) Verify that voltage is present and that the
plug is correctly inserted.
3) Reset the safety switch.If the safety switch
is once more enabled, contact a specialised
electrician.
4) Remove possible obstructions from the
impeller.
5) Contact the Customer Assistance Service.
1) Clean the grid.
2) Clean or replace the valve.
3) Perform several start-ups in order to
remove all the air.
1) Clean the grid.
2) Remove the obstructions
3) Contact the Customer Assistance Service.
1) Remove the foreign particles.
3) Supply the pump in accordance with
nameplate data.
4) Dilute the pumped fluid.
5) Contact the Customer Assistance Service.
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REMEDY