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Malfunctions: Causes and elimination
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Malfunctions: Causes and elimination
Malfunction
Cause
Elimination
Note
Machine is switched
off by the motor pro-
tection switch
Mains voltage/ Frequency
does not correspond with the
motor data
Check by qualified electrician
Connection to motor terminal
board is not correct
Motor protection switch is not
set correctly
Motor protection switch is trig-
gered too quickly
Use a motor protection switch
with an overload-dependent turn-
off delay that considers the short
excess current at start up (version
with short circuit and overload trig-
ger as per VDE 0660 Part 102 or
IEC 60947-4-1)
Suction capacity is
insufficient
The mesh filter is plugged
Clean / replace the mesh filter
The inlet pipe is too long or too
narrow
Check the hose and/or the pipe
Machine or system leaking
Check the pipework and screw
connections for leaks and check
for tight fit
Final pressure (max.
vacuum) is not
reached
Machine or system leaking
Check the pipework and screw
connections for leaks and check
for tight fit
Not enough cooling water
Observe cooling water
consumption
Cooling water pressure too low Refill cooling water
The mesh filter is plugged
Clean / replace the mesh filter
Machine gets too hot Ambient or inlet temperatures
too high
Ensure proper use
Cooling air supply is
obstructed
Check ambient conditions
Clean the cooling ribs
The cooling water system is
obstructed
Check the cooling water system
and the inlet pipes
Chapter 7.2
Not enough cooling water
Observe cooling water
consumption
Cooling water pressure too low Refill cooling water
Cooling water inflow is too hot Observe the max. inlet temperature Chapter 9
The machine makes
a strange noise
Deposits on the rotors
Clean the working space and the
rotors
Elmo Rietschle
Service
Please contact Elmo Rietschle Service for other malfunctions or those that cannot be eliminated.
Prematic AG, Märwilerstrasse 43, 9556 Affeltrangen www.prematic.ch
Tel. 071 918 60 60, Mail: [email protected]