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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the pulsation dampener does not function (correctly), consult the following checklist to see
if you can remedy the problem yourself. If you cannot, please contact your Albin Pump SAS
representative.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
(Heavy) vibration of Pump,
Pulsation dampener or pipe-
work
Pressure inside vessel too low Pressurize the vessel of pulsa-
tion dampener again accord-
ing paragraph “Pressurizing
the pulsation dampener”.
Pressure inside vessel too
high
Product leakage
Not all parts have been
greased properly.
Grease all necessary parts.
See also paragraph “Mount-
ing the pulsation dampener
hose”
Pressure loss at pulsation
dampener housing
Damaged O-ring (pos.4 or 5)
Replace the O-ring con-
cerned.
Pressing ring (pos. 7) incor-
rectly mounted
Tighten to the specified
torque settings (see “Torque
values”)
Short pulsation dampener
hose life
Chemical corrosion of the
hose
Check the compatibility of
the hose material with the
product to be pumped. Con-
sult your Albin Pump SAS for
correct hose selection.
High discharge pressures
Maximum operating pressure
is 15 Bar. Check whether the
discharge line is blocked.
Make sure the shut-off valves
are fully opened and the
pressure-relief valve (if pres-
ent) in the discharge line is
functioning properly.
High product temperature
Consult Albin Pump SAS for
correct pulsation dampener
hose selection.
High pulsations
Restructure the discharge and
inlet conditions.
