GESTRA BA 46, Original Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Fluid escapes (equipment is
leaking). The equipment or the body is
damaged. Replace the equipment with a new one.
Fluid escapes (equipment is
leaking). A gasket is damaged. Replace the gasket with a new one.
Clean gasket seating surfaces.
Fluid escapes (equipment is
leaking). The connections are not tight. Provide the connections with leakproof
seals.
Fluid escapes (equipment is
leaking). The stuffing box packing has not
been tightened enough. Tighten the stuffing-box packing hand
tight.
Make sure that the stuffing box packing
does not impair the movement of the
internals.
Fluid escapes (equipment is
leaking). The stuffing-box packing is
damaged. Replace the stuffing-box packing.
Moving inner parts move
jerkily or with difficulty, or are
jammed.
The actuator cuts out
automatically. The stuffing box is hampering the
movement of inner parts. Slacken the stuffing box screw a little.
Replace the stuffing box if damaged.
Moving inner parts move
jerkily or with difficulty, or are
jammed.
The drive cuts out
automatically. The drive or other accessories
are defective or damaged. Follow the instructions in the installation
& operating manuals for the drive and
accessories.
Moving inner parts move
jerkily or with difficulty, or are
jammed.
The actuator cuts out
automatically. The control system is not working
correctly. Follow the instructions in the control
system installation & operating manual.
The equipment does not
close fully. The equipment contains dirt,
deposits or foreign bodies. Open and close the equipment several
times quickly.
Clean all inner parts.
Replace damaged inner parts.
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If faults occur that are not listed above or cannot
be corrected, please contact our Technical
Service or authorized agency in your country.