| FR300V SERIES FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS
Troubleshooting
The following Troubleshooting guide is provided to offer basic diagnostic assistance in the event you encounter abnormal service from your Tuthill product.
If you have questions regarding installing, operating, or servicing your product, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-634-2695 (M-F 8 AM–6 PM ET).
You can also reach us on the World Wide Web at "www.fillrite.com".
WARNING! DO NOT open or attempt to repair the motor on your FR300V series pump. Opening the motor case can compromise the integrity of the Explosion Proof
construction and will void any existing warranty and certification (UL listing). Please refer to the warranty policy located on page 2.
WARNING! Be certain all power to the pump is turned off prior to performing any service or maintenance.
Symptom
1. Suction line problem
2. Bypass valve open
3. Vanes sticking
Pump won't prime
4. Excessive rotor or vane wear
5. Outlet blocked
6. Vapor Lock
1. Excessive dirt
2. Suction line problem
3. Bypass valve sticking
4. Vanes sticking
Low capacity
5. Excessive rotor or vane wear
6. Hose or nozzle damage
7. Plugged filter
8. Low fluid level
1. Incorrect voltage
2. Vanes sticking
Pump runs slowly
3. Wiring problem
4. Motor problem
1. Bypass valve sticking
2. Low voltage
Motor stalls
3. Excessive rotor or vane wear
4. Debris in pump cavity
1. Pumping high viscosity fluids
2. Clogged screen
Motor overheats
3. Restricted suction pipe
(Thermal overload
tripped)
4. Motor failure
5. Pump rotor lock-up
Cause
Check for leaks in suction line.
Remove and inspect valve, must move freely & be free of debris.
Check vanes and slots for nicks, burrs and wear. *
Inspect rotor & vanes for excessive wear or damage, replace if necessary. *
Check pump outlet, hose, nozzle & filter for blockage.
Reduce vertical and horizontal distance from pump to liquid; Remove the automatic nozzle.
Remove and clean screen.
Check suction line for leaks or restrictions; it may be too small, too long or not airtight.
Remove and inspect valve; must move freely and be free of debris.
Check vanes and slots of wear. *
Inspect rotor & vanes for excessive wear or damage; replace if necessary. *
Replace hose or nozzle.
Replace filter.
Fill tank.
Check incoming line voltage while pump is running.
Inspect vanes and slots for nicks, burrs and wear. *
Check for loose connections.
Refer to warranty policy.
Remove and inspect valve, must move freely & be free of debris.
Check incoming line voltage while pump is running.
Check rotor & vanes for excessive wear or damage. *
Clean debris from pump cavity.
These fluids can only be pumped for short periods of time (less than 30 minutes duty cycle).
Remove and clean screen.
Remove and clean pipe.
Refer to warranty policy.
Clean and check pump rotor and vanes. *
Solution