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TROUBLESHOOTING 

NOTICE: 

MAINTENANCE SHALL BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY, FOLLOWING THE APPROPRIATE 

PROCEDURES AND WARNINGS AS PRESENTED IN THIS MANUAL. 

 

SYMPTOM PROBABLE 

CAUSE 

Pump Not Priming 

1.  Pump not wetted. 
2. Worn 

vanes. 

3.  Internal control valve closed. 
4. Strainer 

clogged. 

5.  Inlet line or valves clogged or too restrictive. 
6. Pump 

vapor-locked. 

7.  Pump speed too low for priming. 
8.  Relief valve partially open, worn or not seating properly. 

Reduced Capacity 

1. 

Pump speed too low. 

2. 

Internal control valve not fully open. 

3. 

Excessive restriction in the inlet line (i.e.: undersized piping, too many elbows & fittings, 
clogged strainer, etc.). 

4. 

Damaged or worn parts (vanes, cylinder, or rotor). 

5. 

Excessive restriction in discharge line causing partial flow through the relief valve. 

6. 

Relief Valve worn, set too low, or not seating properly. 

7. 

External Bypass Valve set too low. 

8. 

Operating without a vapor return line. 

9. 

Vanes installed incorrectly (see "Vane Replacement"). 

Noise 

1.  Excessive pressure drop on the pump due to: 

a. 

Undersized or restricted fittings in the inlet line. 

b. 

Pump speed too fast. 

c. 

Pump too far from fluid source. 

2.  Running the pump for extended periods with a closed discharge line. 
3.  Pump not securely mounted. 
4.  Misalignment of pump, or motor - base mounted pumps. 
5.  Bearings worn or damaged. 
6.  Vibration from improperly anchored piping. 
7.  Bent shaft, or drive coupling misaligned. 
8.  Excessively worn rotor. 
9.  Malfunctioning valve in the system. 
10.  Relief valve setting too low. 
11.  Damaged vanes (see following category). 

Damaged Vanes 

1.  Foreign objects entering the pump. 
2.  Running the pump dry for extended periods of time. 
3. Cavitation. 
4. Excessive 

heat. 

5.  Hydraulic hammer - pressure spikes. 
6.  Vanes installed incorrectly (see"Vane Replacement"). 
7.  Incompatibility with the liquids pumped. 

Broken Shaft 

1.  Foreign objects entering the pump. 
2.  Relief valve not opening. 
3.  Hydraulic hammer - pressure spikes. 
4.  Pump/driver shaft misalignment. 
5.  Excessively worn vanes or vane slots. 

Mechanical Seal Leakage 

1.  O-rings not compatible with the liquids pumped. 
2.  O-rings nicked, cut or twisted. 
3.  Shaft at seal area damaged, worn or dirty. 
4.  Ball bearings overgreased. 
5. Excessive 

cavitation. 

6.  Mechanical seal faces cracked, scratched, pitted or dirty. 

Overload on Motor 

1.  Motor Horsepower not sufficient for application. 
2.  Improper wiring and/or low voltage to motor. 
3. Misalignment 
4.  Excessive pressure or speed. 
5.  Bearing locknuts adjusted improperly. 
6.  Faulty or worn bearings. 
7.  Rotor rubbing against head or cylinder. 
8.  Dirty mechanical seal faces. 

 

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Страница 1: ... the manual look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury death or major property damage Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious personal injury death or major property damage Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious personal injury death or major property damage Warns of hazards that CAN cause personal injury or property damage NOTICE Indicates speci...

Страница 2: ...hout guard in place OPERATION WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH PUMP DATA PUMP IDENTIFICATION A pump Identification tag containing the pump serial number I D number and model designation is attached to each pump It is recommended that the data from this tag be recorded and filed for future reference If replacement parts are needed or if inform...

Страница 3: ...d regularly to avoid pump starvation 4 The intake and discharge piping system must be free of all leaks 5 Expansion joints placed at least 36 0 9m from the pump will compensate for expansion and contraction of the pipes Contact the flexible connector hose manufacturer for required maintenance care and design assistance in their use 6 Install pressure gauges in the NPT ports provided in the pump ca...

Страница 4: ...ible coupling Both angular and parallel coupling alignment MUST be maintained between the pump gear motor etc in accordance with manufacturer s instructions See Figure 5 1 Parallel alignment The use of a laser alignment tool or dial indicator is preferred If a laser alignment tool or dial indicator is not available use a straightedge Turn both shafts by hand checking the reading through one comple...

Страница 5: ...or leakage from the piping and equipment 5 Check for excessive noise vibration or overheating of the pump reducer and motor 6 If possible check the flow rate 7 With the manual valve in the bypass line OPEN check the pressure setting of the relief valve by slowly closing a valve in the discharge line and reading the pressure gauge As the valve in the discharge line is closed the pump discharge pres...

Страница 6: ...t operate without guard in place OPERATION WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH NOTICE MAINTENANCE SHALL BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY FOLLOWING THE APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES AND WARNINGS AS PRESENTED IN THIS MANUAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE STRAINERS Strainers must be cleaned regularly to avoid pump starvation Schedule will depend upon the...

Страница 7: ...the head assembly is removed 6 Remove the head capscrews 21 and carefully pry the head 20 away from the cylinder 7 Slide the head off the shaft The head O ring 72 bearing 24 and mechanical seal 153 will come off with the head assembly Remove and discard the head O ring 8 Pull the bearing 24 from the housing in the head 9 Place a cloth under the seal to prevent damage Using a blunt instrument gentl...

Страница 8: ...d 16 Tighten the locknut 24A with a spanner wrench to pull the rotor flat against the back wall of the cylinder DO NOT overtighten the locknut and bend or shear the inner tang Adjustment to the locknuts will be made after the head is installed 17 Insert the vanes 14 into the slots in the rotor ensuring that the relief groove is facing toward the direction of rotation See Figure 6 18 Apply a light ...

Страница 9: ...tment grasp the nut and washer with fingers and rotate back and forth If this cannot be done one or both locknuts are too tight and should be alternately loosened one stop at a time 001 25 microns Begin by loosening the locknut 24A adjusted last 44 Attach the new bearing cover gasket 26 and the bearing cover 27 to the non driven side of pump with the grease fitting 76 upward Install and tighten th...

Страница 10: ...ded periods with a closed discharge line 3 Pump not securely mounted 4 Misalignment of pump or motor base mounted pumps 5 Bearings worn or damaged 6 Vibration from improperly anchored piping 7 Bent shaft or drive coupling misaligned 8 Excessively worn rotor 9 Malfunctioning valve in the system 10 Relief valve setting too low 11 Damaged vanes see following category Damaged Vanes 1 Foreign objects e...

Страница 11: ...501 F00 Page 11 12 NOTES ...

Страница 12: ...er com for complete information on all Blackmer products 1809 Century Avenue Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 1530 U S A Telephone 616 241 1611 Fax 616 241 3752 E mail blackmer blackmer com Internet Address www blackmer com ...

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