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Pumptrol® & similar pressure control IO Manuals

Water pressure control switch repair & installation manuals.

These water pump switch IO manuals for Square D, Pumptrol and similar water pressure control switches provide manufacturer's advice on selection, installation, and troubleshooting of these pressure controllers.

This article series describes how to repair a water presure control switch that sticks on, off, or chatters or is otherwise not working properly, causing loss of water pressure or irregular in cycling on and off. We discuss how to diagnose problems with the water pump control and how to fix them by correcting an underlying problem, by replacing a bad pressure control switch, or by replacing switch parts such as bad contacts or diaphragm.

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Water Pump Pressure Control Switch IO Manuals

Photograph of a water pump pressure control switch with the cover on

Following a list of helpful pump control diagnosis & repair articles we provide down-loads in PDF form of popular installation & operation manuals for various pump pressure control switches.

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Shown below: PumpTec pump control from Franklin Electric, manuals for these controls and company contact information are also given below. This control is described by vendors (e.g. grainger.com) as

Pumptec pump controller from Franklin Electric cited & discussed at InspectApedia.comDesigned for 2- and 3-wire single-phase motors from 1/3 to 1-1/2 HP, this FRANKLIN Pumptec motor protector system (e.g. model # 5800020610) monitors motor load and power line conditions to help provide protection against abnormal line voltage, dry well, and waterlogged tank conditions.

This microcomputer-based pump protection device can interrupt power to the motor whenever the load drops quickly or below a preset level.

Model allows you to easily adjust the sensitivity settings. Indicator lights on the cover help provide complete system status. - retrieved 2021/07/12 grainger.com

Pumptec controllers like the model shown here include three indicator lights on the front of the unit.

Power light - green

Load light - yellow

Voltage light - red

If the Pumptc unit detects a fault (error condition, malfunction, such as voltage issue or pump running dry), the status lights on the front of the unit help diagnose the condition.

PumpTec-Plus Red, Yellow Green Light Codes

    
Light Status Meaning
Green - Power Solid-ON Pump has power, is on, waiting for pressure switch to call for pump to run to deliver water
Flashing Pump running normally, correct voltage & current
Yellow - Load fault Solid-ON Underload fault 1
Flashing Overload fault 2

Red - Voltage Fault

Pump turned off

 Solid-ON Under-Voltage 3
Flashing Over-Voltage 4
Red + Yellow - Short Cycling   Rapid on-off short cycling
  Pump error 5

Notes to the table above

Source: Franklin Electric, PUMPTEC-PLUS PUMP CONTROL & PROTECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE [PDF] (2013) Franklin Electric, op. cit.,

  1. A SOLID YELLOW LIGHT indicates an underload fault occurred. The Pumptec-Plus automatic restart timer will restart the motor in accordance with the position of the automatic restart timer switch setting. The switch should be set at the time of installation (refer to Installation Step 2 in the instruction manual ). If set in the manual position, Pumptec-Plus must be reset manually by pushing the RESET BUTTON (D).

    Watch out: Take care in pressing the reset button: if it's pressed more for 10 seconds or more the controller will do more than reset a warning signal: it will enter re-calibration mode. See the manual for details.
  2. A FLASHING YELLOW LIGHT indicates an overload condition occurred. This means that the pump system power draw was greater than the normal operating power (calibration) by more than 25% for more than 2.5 seconds. Pumptec-Plus will not run the pump system again until the RESET BUTTON (D) is pressed.
  3. A SOLID RED LIGHT indicates an under voltage condition (line< 207 vAC) existed for more than 2.5 seconds. Pumptec-Plus will automatically try to reset the motor within two minutes. The RESET BUTTON (D) may also be pressed to clear this condition.
  4. FLASHING RED LIGHT indicates an over voltage condition (line> 253 vAC) has existed more than 2.5 seconds. Pumptec-Plus will automatically try to reset the motor within two minutes. The RESET BUTTON (D) may also be pressed to clear this condition.
  5. RED & YELLOW LIGHTS BOTH FLASHING - short cycling

    If the RED and YELLOW lights (B & C) are flashing on and off together, a rapid cycle condition was detected. A rapid cycle condition is defined as more than four motor starts per minute.

    See SHORT CYCLING WATER PUMP
  6. RESET BUTTON details

    The reset button is used to restart the Pumptec-Plus from a tripped condition. Pressing the reset button for less than ten seconds has no effect on the calibration. Simply press and release the button. The unit will reset. Pressing the reset button for more than 10 seconds will cause the unit to go into the calibration mode. A rotating light sequence from green to yellow to red will begin.

    At this point, the contactor closes and the motor will start to run. The unit will stay in the calibration mode for 3 minutes or until the reset button is pressed again.

    If after three minutes the reset button is not pressed, the unit will revert back to its normal running mode, making no changes to the calibration. Pressing the reset button before the three minute period expires will cause the unit to recalibrate to the motor load present at the time the reset button is pressed the second time.

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Question: well pump tank makes a noise after tank begins to fill

(June 28, 2011) elmer said:

Is a good article but i still with my question because i did not find the answer . My well pump tank make a noise after the tank begins to fill again?..The pressure control works fine.

Reply:

It might be normal to hear a noise at the pressure tank when the pump is running, as water is flowing into the tank. If you hear air gurgling then there may be a leak in your well line causing the pump to also send air into the tank.
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Question: pump control relay clicks clicks clicks at end of cycle

(July 19, 2011) carter said:

i have a question,,i have a new installed jet pump...6 months,,when i flush my toilet my pump will run for maybe 20/30 seconds,

it runs fine,,but when its right at the end,,the pressure points will snap on and off right fast 3/4 times,,i adjusted the screw and it worked good for a day now its doing the same thing,,,,runs smooth until right the end,,,then click,,click,click,,

Reply:

Pump pressure control switch contact bouncing?

It sounds as if the contact switch points may be burned; take a look, or try replacing the switch.

I am guessing in that direction because at the end of a pump cycle even if the pressure sensor of the switch is not working properly I wouldn't expect pressure sense to drop so far as to fall below the cut-in right at the END of the pump cycle.

Question: pressure drops to zero and pump stops unless manually re-set

(Aug 30, 2011) Janice said:

I have a question. We have a pressure control switch lever (as shown above) that we need to re-gauge if we run two faucets (or demand too much water) at one time. The pressure will drop to zero and we need to engage it in order to get the water working again.

Any suggestions on what would be causing this? This also happens if we run the faucet in the tub or the washer. Thanks!

Reply:

Janice if your water pressure is dropping to zero, the problem sounds like more than just adjusting the pressure control switch. It sounds as if the well pump is not keeping up with the water flow rate demand in the building. Or your well itself cannot keep up.

Before trying to adjust the pressure control switch I'd check out the well flow rate itself.

Question: pressure drops below the pump cut-in set pressure before the pump comes on

(Sept 5, 2011) Jim said:

I've adjusted cut on and off pressures, etc. My problem is that when the pressure drops through the cut in point, the switch "tries" to trip. The contacts close briefly, pump just starts to turn, then everything stops and pressure falls. I can start it with the manual switch and it will run fine .

Pressure tank is brand new, and adjusted to about two pounds below cut in pressure. Any ideas?

(Oct 18, 2011) Kerry said:

Pressure control switch isn’t turning on the pump - when using the manual cut in switch the pump isn’t turning on either, however, if you manually use a screwdriver and push the contacts down you can get the pump to engage.

Hold the contacts down and you can get the tank up to pressure, however as soon you run out of pressure you have to go down with your screwdrivers and get the pressure back up
Hmmmm whats going on?

Reply: check for a debris clogged pump pressure switch or sensor port or tubing

Jim,
I realize there could be another problem, such as with the pump itself, but I'd start by replacing the pressure switch.

Also replace or clean out the switch mounting tube so we're sure it's properly sensing water pressure.

Kerry:

it's possible that the pressure sensing port on the bottom of your pressure control switch is clogged and not properly sensing water pressure.

If the switch thinks that you are above the cut-off pressure it won't turn on the pump. Another possibility is that the switch contacts are burned.

I'd try replacing the switch and making sure the little tube on which it mounts is also unblocked by rust or debris.

Question: pump came on for just 10 seconds

(Oct 21, 2011) Andrew said:

I have a relatively new Gould. Today I noticed the pressure was not right then it finally had no pressure. While in the pump house I re-booted the power. The pump came on for about 10 seconds and then shut off again. Again, I said it is about 3 1/2 years old and all the contacts I looked at look like the day it was put in. What is the most likely problem ? Pressure control switch - capacitor etc... Thanks for your help

(Jan 12, 2012) warren said:

my presure switch is tapping on/off on/off when i turn my tap on. what could be the cause?

Reply:

Andrew check the actual pressure in your system, then run water. Watch to see the pressure at which the pump cuts on. Then turn off water and watch to see the pressure at which the pump cuts off.

If the pump cuts off very quickly I suspect the water tank is water-logged - it's lost its air charge.

Warren,

See WATER PUMP SHORT CYCLING

(Feb 13, 2012) Rob said:

@Warren - two things come to mind that can cause that (as I just had the same problem). A bad pressure tank can cause your pump to kick in and out repeatedly while running water. The other potential problem is the setting on the pressure switch itself.

If the in and out are too close it would cause this. If you haven't adjusted your pressure switch I would check the air pressure in your tank. If you press the valve down and get water, then you've most likely got a ruptured bladder in your tank.

Question: testing my pump switch I saw a spark, then everything went dead - how do I select a new pump switch

(Jan 11, 2012) Steve said:

Square D 9013FSG 2 pressure control switch. While testing with a VOM probe, I got a small spark and everything went from dead to working normally (I think...at least the water is back on).

If I eventually need to replace this switch, are there several varieties of the 9013FSG 2? How do I know what version to get? The tank is a red AMTROL H20W-TO WATERWORKER 9015-585 in a residential installation.

Reply:

Steve, just match the new switch to the original one by

brand and model or part number

equivalent brand and model chosen by the factory pre-set cut-im and cut out pressure

Question: new pressure switch not working

(Jan 12, 2012) Archie said:

just repaced breaker, wire, pressure regulator switch on home well pump and still nothing works. I checked the gauge tube for clogs and it was clear, when I open the contact points, there is no spark, but there is power going to them, what am I missing

Reply:

Archie, you need to run water until pressure in the pressure tank drops below the cut-in pressure set in the control.


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