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Lapierre Equipment |
SYRUP PRESS
| USER MANUAL | Version 01 - December 2021
SECTION 6
TROUBLESHOOTING KIT
6.1 QUESTION | PARTICLES IN THE SYRUP?
The syrup has a lot of particles and is not clear when it comes off the press.
Solutions
• Not enough powder is being used. Add small amounts of powder in stages while continuing the filtration
process until the syrup is clear.
• A filter paper is defective. Switch off the press and replace the defective filter paper.
• The filter unit consisting of blocks, hollow frames, plates and filter papers has not been installed correctly. Turn
off the pump, disassemble and reassemble the unit, making sure to do each installation step correctly.
6.2 QUESTION | HIGH PR LOW OR NO FLOW?
The pump provides high pressure, but the press output remains low or zero.
Solution
Filter papers are at the end of their useful life or clogged, replace them.
6.3 QUESTION | NEW FILTER LOW FLOW RATE?
The filter papers have been replaced and the output is still low.
Solution
Clean or replace the Banjo pre-filter if you are using one.
6.4 QUESTION | STILL NO FLOW?
You have replaced the filter papers and cleaned or replaced the Banjo prefilter. However, you still have little or
no output.
Solution
It is likely that your pump is defective or at the end of its useful life. In this case, the pump needs to be repaired
or replaced.
