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Troubleshooting
Possible Problem:
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Pump dispenses little or no product.
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Product oozes out around locking collar.
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Portion control is not consistent.
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Pump plunger does not return to top of stroke after dispensing product.
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Product is too stiff to allow pumping.
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Pump drips.
Solutions:
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Check ball valves, seal, and spring; replace if necessary.
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Make sure ball valves are installed correctly. Balls must be facing downward with flat
of valve facing upward.
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Be sure to compress pump and spring while aligning flats on piston with flats inside
cylinder during assembly. Tighten locking collar with pump compressed.
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Install correct discharge fitting for product being pumped.
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Clean pump.
Bartscher GmbH
Franz-Kleine-Str. 28
D-33154 Salzkotten
phone: +49 (0) 5258 971-0
Germany
fax: +49 (0) 5258 971-120
