
Troubleshooting
Fault number
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Cause
Remedy
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Motor speed excessively high
Compare required motor speed with
speci
fi
cation on pump type plate.
Replace motor if necessary.
Reduce motor speed with speed control
if available.
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X
Impeller diameter too large
Throttle down
fl
ow rate at pressure-side
armature. Observe the minimum
fl
ow
rate limit.
Machine the impeller down. Consult
with manufacturer and adjust the
impeller diameter.
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Impeller out of balance or blocked
Disassemble pump and inspect for
dry-running damage.
Clean the impeller.
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X
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Hydraulic components of the pump dirty,
clotted or encrusted
Disassemble pump.
Clean the components.
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X
X
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X
Faulty antifriction bearing in bearing
housing
Replace antifriction bearings.
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X
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X
Sleeve bearing defective
Replace sleeve bearing.
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Faulty antifriction bearing in motor
Replace the antifriction bearing
(
→
manufacturer's speci
fi
cations).
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X
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Lubricant: too much, too little or unsuitable
Reduce, top up or replace lubricant.
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Connecting bolts not tightened correctly
Tighten connecting bolts.
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Faulty housing seal
Replace housing seal.
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Shaft sleeve has been penetrated
Replace shaft sleeve and/or seal.
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Pump distorted
Check pipe connections and pump
fi
xings.
Check coupling alignment.
Check
fi
xing of support foot.
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X
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Coupling not properly aligned
Align coupling.
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X
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Coupling unit worn
Replace coupling unit and realign.
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Motor running on 2 phases
Check fuse and replace it if necessary.
Check cable connections and
insulation.
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Troubleshooting list
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