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User Manual
Faulty flow meter.
Check and re-calibrate/ replace flow meter.
Insufficient feed
pressure.
Check the condition of feed pump and valve
and replace if necessary.
Blockage within filtrate
header.
Check for high filtrate back pressure as
indicator. Clear header if necessary.
7
Constant fiber breakage.
Water hammering.
Ensure that the starting/ stopping of pumps
and the opening/ closing of valves are
gradual to avoid over-pressurization and
water hammer.
Excessively high air
scouring flow and/ or
pressure.
Reduce air scouring flow and pressure. Keep
to the recommended air flow and pressure
stated in this manual.
Feed water
temperature/ pH
exceeds limits.
Ensure that feed water quality is within
recommended limits.
8
Low air scouring
pressure.
Air compressor/ source
malfunction.
Fix the air compressor/ source. Replace if
necessary.
Air pipe leakage.
Find leak location and repair the leak.
Air valve closed.
Open the air valve.
Note: The issues, causes and remedies featured in the table above are non-exhaustive. For further enquiries,
please consult EuroTec Technical Support.