Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum 960 862, Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause Remedy Reference
section *
Pump does not Pump is connected incorrectly. Connect the pump correctly. 3.3
start. Motor protection switch incorrectly set. Set motor protection switch properly. 3.3
Operating voltage does not match motor. Replace the motor.
Motor is malfunctioning. Replace the motor.
Oil temperature is below 12°C (54°F). Heat the pump and pump oil or use 1.8
different oil.
Oil is too viscous. Use appropriate oil grade. 5.4-C
Exhaust filter / exhaust line is clogged. Replace the filter or clean the exhaust line. 3.4-D
Power transmission by V-belts is impaired. Tighten or replace the V-belts. 5.4-L
Pump is seized up Repair the pump. 5.4-M
Pump does not Measuring technique or gauge is Use correct measuring technique 4.3
reach ultimate unsuitable. and gauge.
pressure. External leak Repair the pump.
Float valve does not close. Repair the valve. 5.4-I
Anti-suckback valve is malfunctioning. Repair the valve. 5.4-F
Inadequate lubrication due to:
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unsuitable or contaminated oil, Change the oil (degas it, if necessary). 5.4-C
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clogged oil filter, Replace the oil filter. 5.4-C
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clogged oil lines. Clean the oil casing.
Vacuum lines are dirty. Clean vacuum lines.
Pump is too small. Check the process date; replace the
pump, if necessary.
Pumping speed is Dirt trap in the intake port is clogged. Clean the dirt trap ; 5.4-E/1.2/3.2
too low. Precaution : install a dust filter in intake line.
Exhaust filter is clogged. Install new filter elements. 5.4-D
Connecting lines are too narrow or IUse adequately wide and short 3.2
too long. connecting lines.
Anti-suckback valve is hard to open. Check spring free length.
After switching off System has a leak. Check the system.
pump under Anti-suckback is malfunctioning. Repair the valve. 5.4-F
vacuum, pressure
in system rises
too fast.
Pump gets too Cooling air supply is obstructed. Set pump up correctly. 3.1
hot Cooler is dirty. Clean the cooler.
Ambient temperature is too high. Set pump up correctly. 3.1
Process gas is too hot. Change the process.
Oil level is too low. Add oil to reach the correct oil level. 5.4-C
Oil is unsuitable. Change the oil. 5.4-C
Oil cycle is obstructed. Clean or repair the oil lines.
Exhaust filter / exhaust line is obstructed. Replace the exhaust filter, clean the 5.4-D
exhaust line.
Pump module is no longer usable. Replace the pump module. 5.4-K