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IM-AS/02.00 GB (0412)
14.0 Trouble shooting chart
The pump does not prime
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Air has entered the suction piping; check the seals on the fittings and tighten them
sufficiently.
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Suction pipe not submerged in liquid.
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Clearances between impeller/cover and impeller/body have increased. Check and
correct.
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No liquid in the pump. Introduce liquid.
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Reduce loss of suction head; reduce the suction height.
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Formation of air pockets; eliminate and if necessary fit a valve on discharge.
No flow
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Pump not primed; (see point 8 and previous point).
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Pump turning in wrong direction.
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Suction port obstructed.
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On-off valves closed.
Insufficient flow
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Increased system back pressure on discharge side; increase piping diameter.
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Air entering mechanical seal; check its condition.
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Viscosity of fluid greater than that specified in the order. Contact manufacturer.
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Clearances between impeller/cover and impeller/body have increased. Check and
correct.
Loss of head
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Back pressure on discharge side has fallen; throttle the suction pipe.
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Clearances between impeller/cover and impeller/body have increased. Check and
correct.
Increase in absorbed power
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Flow rate is lower than required.
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Pump is turning at higher speed.
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The impeller does not turn freely. Check it.
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Viscosity and/or specific weight are higher than stated.
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Bearings are not in good condition.
Increase in absorbed current
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The power required has increased (see previous point).
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Main voltage value has fallen.
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There is a fault in the electrical system.
