HALE Silencer AP Series, Installation, Operation And Service Maintenance Manual

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Troubleshooting
Hale Series Pumps, Nov.-05, Rev-A
Troubleshooting
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5 Troubleshooting
Table 5-2 lists conditions, possible causes
and suggested corrective action measures.
Before calling Hale Products or your Hale
authorized parts service center for assis-
tance, eliminate problem causes using the
following table.
If you cannot correct a problem, please have
the following information prior to calling the
Hale Customer Service for assistance. Con-
tact Customer Service at telephone number
610-825-6300.
❑
Pump model and serial numbers - see Figure 5-1: “Sample, Serial
Nameplate”
❑ P
ump configuration information
❑
Observed symptoms and under what conditions the symptoms occur
Note: The serial number location varies depending on the pump model, but it is
generally displayed on the pump operator's panel and/or the side of the gearbox.
Figure 5-1: Sample, Serial Nameplate
Condition
Possible
Cause
Suggested Corrective Action
PTO Will Not
Engage. • Consult the PTO manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING !
DO NOT LEAVE THE CAB OR ATTEMPT TO PUMP UNTIL ALL THE
GREEN PUMP LIGHTS IN THE CAB AND PANEL ARE ILLUMINATED.
Pump Loses
Prime or Will Not
Prime.
Chart continued on
next page.
Electric priming system.
Note: Weekly priming is
recommended to ensure
proper operation.
• NO recommended engine speed is required to operate the electric
primer. However, 1,000 engine RPM maintains the electrical sys-
tem while providing enough speed for initial pumping operations.
• See Section 2a, heading “Priming Valves” on page 29.
Inoperative priming
system or possible
clogged priming pump. Note: Using lubricant on the vanes and vane slots during disassembly
and cleaning eventually causes a gummy residue to develop, rendering
the system inoperative.
DO NOT LUBRICATE VANES AND VANE SLOTS.
Figure 5-2: Troubleshooting Chart