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309887
Problem
Cause
Solution
Packings are failing
freq entl or
Scored, damaged, or worn plungers
Install new plungers.
frequently or
prematurely
Abrasive material in fluid being pumped
Install proper filtration on pump inlet plumbing.
prematurely
Inlet water temperature too high
Check water temperature. It should not
exceed 160
_
F (70
_
C).
Overpressurizing pump
Do not modify any factory–set adjustments.
Excessive pressure due to partially
plugged or damaged tip
Clean or replace tip. See Installing and
Changing Spray Tips, Operating Instruction
manual 309886.
Pump running too long without spraying
Never run pump more than 10 minutes without
spraying.
Running pump dry
Do not run pump without water.
Strong surging at inlet
and low pressure on
discharge side
Foreign particles in inlet or discharge
valve or worn inlet and/or discharge
valves
Clean or replace valves.