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6.5 Troubleshooting List
Table 6.3 Troubleshooting List
Problem
Causes
Solutions
Reference
Problems with
starting and rotation
of pump
(1) Not connected to power supply.
(1) Connect power supply.
(2) Switch is OFF.
(2) Set switch to on.
(3) Problem with power supply voltage.
(3) Ensure that voltage variation is
/-10%.
(4) Problem with pump wiring.
(4) Rewire the pump. Contact the
manufacturer.
3-4.
(5) The breaker has operated.
(5) Investigate the reasons for
operation.
(6) The thermal protection relay has
operated.
(6) Switch power OFF, and eliminate
the cause of operation of the relay.
Contact the manufacturer.
4-2.
(7) Low ambient temperature.
(7) Ensure that ambient temperature is
7~40 °C.
4-3.
(8) Low voltage.
(8) Adjust the power supply voltage,
and check the power supply cable.
3-5
(9) Fault in power supply.
(9) Replace or repair.
(10) Problem with power supply switch.
(10) Replace or repair.
(11) Broken wire in power cord.
(11) Replace or repair.
(12) Problem with motor.
(12) Replace or repair.
(13) Locked connecting rod.
(13) Disassemble pump head cover, and
cylinder; and check interior.
(14) Problem with bearings.
(14)
Replace or repair.
6-3.
(15) Miscellaneous damage to pump
components.
(15) Disassemble and repair (replace
damaged components).
6-4.
(1) Pump is too small for capacity of vacuum
vessel.
(1) Select another pump.
(2) Pressure measurement is incorrect.
(2) Measure the pressure correctly.
5-1.
Pressure does not
diminish
(3) Vacuum gauge is unsuitable.
(3) Measure with a calibrated vacuum
gauge suitable for the pressure
range.
5-1.
(4) The inlet piping is too small in diameter,
or too long.
(4) Connect piping of an inside diameter
greater than the inlet diameter, or
reduce the distance between the
pump and vacuum vessel.
5-1.
(5)
Low voltage.
(5) Adjust the voltage, and check the
power supply cable.
3-5
(6) Ambient temperature unsuitable.
(6) Ensure that ambient temperature is
7~40 °C.
4-3
(7) Leaks in inlet piping.
(7) Clean and replace.
(8) Leaks from piping or connections.
(8) Check for leaks in piping, check
diameter and length of piping, and
repair.
(9) Foreign matter inside pump.
(9) Remove foreign matter, disassemble
and clean, and replace components.
(10) Water or solvent etc has been socked
into pump causing problems.
(10) Disassemble and repair (replace
valves and diaphragm etc).
6-4.
(11) Damage to motor.
(11) Replace and repair.
(12) Damage to suction / exhaust valve
(12) Replace.
6-4.
(13) Damage to cup packing.
(13) Replace.
6-4.
(14) Miscellaneous damage to pump
components.
(14) Disassemble and repair (replace
damaged components).
Pump surfaces are
abnormally hot
(more than room
tempe
50 °C)
(1) Continuous operation with high pressure
gas.
(1) Do not run the pump continuously at
near-atmospheric pressure.
(2) High temperature gas.
(2) Fit cooling equipment (eg. gas
cooler) to the inlet.
(3) Problem with power supply voltage.
(3) Ensure that voltage variation is
/-10%.
3-5
(4) Motor has seized.
(4) See the section on problems with
pump rotation.
