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SymptomCauseRemedy
Pump is cycling off and on Pressure switch or PK1W valve not set correctly Cut off pressure must be higher than PK1W pressure. Increase pressure switch cut off or decrease PK1W valve setting.
Waterlogged pressure tank Replace pressure tank
Bad or torn diaphragm in PK1W Replace diaphragm.
Manifold not assembled correctly Verify assembled as instructed
Low Pressure Demand is more than pump can provide at current pressure setting Reduce demand so it is within pump capabilities to maintain desired pressure.
PK1W is not set correctly Reset PK1W. (Turn adjust stem clockwise to increase psi and counter clockwise to decrease psi)
Chattering Too much air in tank Reduce air pressure in tank to 5-7 PSI below pressure switch cut in pressure.
PK1W setting is too close to pressure switch cut off pressure Set pressure switch cut off pressure at least 10 PSI higher than PK1W setting.
Pump rapid cycles at start up and then begins to function correctly Air pressure in tank too high Reduce air pressure in tank to 5-7 psi below cut in pressure.
Multiple check valves in system working against each other Remove all but the check valve or foot valve on the pump itself.
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Lubbock, Texas 79407
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