Possible causes
No power (from battery or mains socket)
Signal loss from pump to VTS controller
Protection circuit on pump activated due to:
- power surge or short (error code OC1)
- earth-fault (error code OC2)
- motor overload (error code OC6)
Foreign object stuck in rotor/knife
Pump has frozen stuck
Solution
Check mains/battery plug and socket
Check power cable and fuse
Check signal cables and connections
Reset motor controller (VTS)
(disconnect power, wait 5 minutes, reconnect)
Foreign objects in mains power pumps:
Using a 5mm Allen wrench/hex key/Unbrako key at the motor end of the pump, turn the pump's shaft until it rotates freely
Foreign objects in battery operated pumps:
Remove the transparent inspection cover and remove the foreign object
Carefully apply heat to thaw the pump if it has frozen