FIORENTINI K1000, Use And Maintenance Manual

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K1000
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE
CAUSES REMEDIES
The pump turns but fails to reach the
required pressure
The pump draws in air Check suction pipe and seals*
Suction/delivery valves worn or dirty
or jammed Clean or replace*
Inadequate or worn nozzle
Replace
Worn gaskets
Replace*
Suction filter clogged Clean or replace
Adjustment valve needle
Clean or replace*
Irregular swings in pressure
Suction/delivery valves worn, dirty
or jammed Check, clean and/or replace*
Air suction Check the suction pipes
Worn gaskets Replace*
Drop in pressure
Worn nozzle Change nozzle
Suction/delivery valves dirty Clean or replace*
Adjustment valve needle worn or
jammed Clean and/or replace*
Worn gaskets Replace
Noisiness
Air suction Check the water intake lines.
Worn, dirty valves Clean and/or replace*
Worn bearings Replace*
Water in the oil Worn water-oil seal rings Replace*
Water leaking from the head
Worn gaskets Replace*
Worn O-rings Replace*
Water in the oil
Oil seal rings worn Replace*
The motor fails to start
Not plugged in properly Check plug, cable, switch
No power Check plug, cable, switch
The motor hums but fails to start
Voltage (volts) less than required
Check the electrical system is adequate
The pump is jammed or frozen
Make the motor turn by hand *
Electrical extension of inadequate cross-
section Refer to the table for correct use of
extensions
The motor stops suddenly
The thermal cut-out has tripped due to
overheating
Check that the voltage is as required.*
Disconnect the switch and leave to cool
for a few minutes.
* operations which must be carried out by authorised personnel (service centre).
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