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TROUBLESHOOTING …
continued
SYMPTOM PROBABLE
CAUSE
Broken Shaft
1. Foreign
objects
entering the pump.
2. Relief valve not opening.
3. Hydraulic hammer - pressure spikes.
4. Pump/driver,
driveline/drive 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. Bearings over greased.
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 discs or liner.
8. Dirty mechanical seal faces.