Model TPA-250 – Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
TPA-250 — Automatic Utility Pump
Serial No.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair of
this pump, call or write to:
RIDGID Water Systems
Attn: Customer Service Department
101 Production Drive
Harrison, Ohio 45030
csridgid@waynewatersystems.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Company
at http://www.RIDGID.com
For Customer Service, call 1-877-9RIDGID.
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Description
1
Adapter
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Pump will not start
1. Tripped home electrical breaker
or run
2. GFCI tripped
3. Low line voltage
4. Defective motor
5. Dirty switch
6. Impeller obstructed
7. Inlet screen clogged
8. Priming hole plugged
Pump starts and
1. Backflow of water from piping
stops too often
2. Dirty switch
3. Priming hole plugged
Pump will not
1. Debris in switch
shut off or runs
2. Discharge height exceeds capability
continuously
Pump operates but
1. Impeller obstructed
delivers little or no
water
2. Priming hole plugged
3. Obstructed piping
4. Discharge height exceeds capability
4
TPA-250
Cat. No. 40133
40143
Electrocution Hazard! Pump starts automatically. Disconnect the power before
attempting any repairs. Failure to follow will result in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
1. Reset breaker
2. Check for damaged wiring or moisture
3. If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size
4. Replace pump
5. Rinse out switch with clean water (Figure 3 on page 3)
6. Remove base and impeller plate (Figure 2 on page 3) check for
7. Clean inlet screen (Figure 2 on page 3)
8. Clean hole, inside volute housing, with a pin or paper clip (Figure 2
1. Install or replace check valve [Sold Separately: CAT No. 40138]
2. Rinse out switch with clean water (Figure 3 on page 3)
3. Clean hole, inside volute housing, with a pin or paper clip
1. Rinse out switch with clean water (Figure 3 on page 3)
2. Raise pump or reduce discharge height
1. Remove base and impeller plate (Figure 2 on page 3), check for
2. Clean hole, inside volute housing, with a pin or paper clip
3. Check for kinks, reposition hose or check for debris
4. Reposition pump to reduce discharge height
Ridge Tool Company
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debris; clean
on page 3)
(Figure 2 on page 3)
debris; clean
(Figure 2 on page 3)
1