IOM 2596 Cast 10”–16” | Fabricated 10”-36” 10/2011
REV A.
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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Model 2596 Self-Cleaning Strainer
Cast 10” to 16” and Fabricated 10” to 36”
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
High Differential Pressure
1.
High solids loading in process fluid
A.
Increase length of backwash cycle.
B.
Backwash continuously.
2.
Piping
A.
Shorten backwash line, eliminate elbows, upward
pipe runs, restrictions due to valves, etc.
3. Backwash arm not rotating
A. Motor overloads tripped
1.
Obstruction between straining element and
backwash arm.
2.
Packing too tight.
3.
Bearing failure.
B. Motor/Reducer Failure
1.
Incorrect power applied to strainer motor.
2.
Overload heaters in motor starter improperly sized.
3.
Lubricant level in reducer too low.
4.
Reducer vent plugged.
4. Control problems
A.
Blown fuses.
B.
Incorrect power applied to control panel and/or
valves, switches, etc. I
C.
Incorrect wiring between control panel and valves,
switches, alarms, etc.
D.
Differential pressure switch improperly adjusted.
E.
Insufficient air pressure applied to pneumatically
operated backwash valves.
RECOMMENDED
SPARE
PARTS
Qty.
Description
1
1
1
2
1
1
O-Ring (Cover Seal)
Shaft Seal Kit
Pilot Bushing
Pin (B/W Arm Drive Pin)
Straining Element Assembly (with gaskets)
O-Ring (Bottom Bushing Housing)
(Cast Strainers Only)
When ordering spare parts, be sure to specify all nameplate
data as well as description and quantity of parts.
