Problem |
Cause |
Solution |
Motor clicks, but chemical
is not drawn up into the suction hose. |
Large “O” ring on lower seal is worn or damaged. |
Replace stem assembly with a Chemilizer Products rebuild kit. |
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Sleeve may be broken or extremely worn. |
Replace sleeve. |
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Pump cap is loose. |
Chemilizer ships all units and pumps with the pump caps loose. At installation caps need to be tightened to a minimum of 20 inch pounds of torque. (hand-tighten only) |
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Pump stem is not engaged into the piston clip in water motor. |
Remove pump, check for a broken or worn pump stem at tip.
Pump stem must be pulled out completely (approx. 2.5 in.) before being inserted into the bottom of the water motor. |
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Piston clip may be broken or worn on the inside of the water motor. |
This is an extremely rare occurence but if the pump stem was not pulled out when initially installed this could cause excessive wear of the piston clip. The water motor must be sent to an authorized repair center or Chemilizer Products for repair. |
Chemical solution is drawn up in the suction
hose, but then falls back down. |
Vacuum leak. |
Check valve may need cleaning or replacing. |
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Tighten pump cap to recommeded 20 inch pounds of torque. |
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Check suction hose to insure a tight fit with clamp in place. |
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Prime pump by hand and verify that chemical solution
stays up in the suction hose. |
