TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Pump starts too often
Possible Cause
1. Pressure switch
2. Air volume in tank incorrect
3. Check valve defect or leak in drop pipe
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Corrective Action
1. Readjust switch to wider
operating pressure limits;
replace defective switch
2. Check pressure in tank. Set at 2
lbs. below turn on pressure of
the pressure switch. i.e. 30/50
pressure switch should have
tank pressure of 28 lbs.
3. Throttle pump output at gate
valve. If pump does not shut off,
pump must be raised and defect
repaired
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