Rainbow Pool Products OTB450A User Manual - page 6
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Pump doesn’t start
Float switch isn’t in the
‘on’ position
Wait until there is more water in
the tank to start the pump
Not enough water in
the tank to get the float
above level
Float is caught on
something, and can’t rise
above level
Ensure that the float can move
freely
No power supply
Ensure that the socket outlet
where the pump is connected to is
switched on
Check fuses and/or circuit
breakers and RCD
Pump is blocked
Disconnect the pump from the
power outlet, and check the pump
housing and discharge for foreign
matter.
No water from pump
Blockages in the pump
or discharge
Disconnect the pump from the
power outlet, and check the pump
housing and discharge for foreign
matter
Excessive lift
Ensure that the height that you
are trying to lift water is within the
pump’s capacity. A larger pump
may be required.
Not enough water in the
tank to pump
Wait until there is more water in
the tank. Ensure that float switch
is operating freely
Pump will not stop, even
though there is little water
in the tank.
Float switch is trapped in
the “up” position
Ensure that the float switch can
operate freely
Float switch is fused “on”
Contact and Authorised Pentair
Water Service Agent to replace
Float Switch
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