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PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING 

 

LOW DELIVERY RATE 

 

Probable Cause 

Corrective Action 

Relief valve setting too low, causing the liquid to 
bypass. 

The relief valve setting should be 20 psi (1.4 bar) higher than the 
differential pressure. 

OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES OF A LOW DELIVERY 
RATE:

 

Check pipe joints for leakage of air. Sometimes when recirculating liquid 

in a tank, the returning liquid falling through the air carries air down 
into the tank, which eventually gets back into the pump. 

 

Restriction in the suction line. 

 

Suction valve not fully open. 

 

Resistance in the discharge line. 

 

Air leaks in the suction line.  

 

Damaged or worn pump parts. 

 

Pump speed too low or too high. 

 

Relief valve leaking.  

 

Relief valve sticking open, or not properly seating. 

 Dirty 

strainer. 

 

Liner installed backwards 

 

Vanes install incorrectly 

 

Excessive restriction in discharge line causing RV to open. 

EXCESSIVE NOISE AND VIBRATION 

 

Probable Cause 

Corrective Action 

Cavitation or vaporization of the liquid resulting from 

excessive vacuum on the pump due to starved 
suction. 

Check for: 

 

Inlet piping too long or too small in diameter.  

 

Strainer plugged or dirty.  

 

Undersized or restrictive fittings, such as globe valves or partially 
closed valves. 

 

Excessive amount of elbows.  

 

Suction lift too great.  

 

Pump speed too high for the viscosity of the liquid being pumped. 

Entrained air or vapors in the pump. 

Check pipe joints for leakage of air. Sometimes when recirculating liquid 

in a tank, the returning liquid falling through the air carries air down 
into the tank, which eventually gets back into the pump. 

Pump speeds exceed the recommended maximum. 

Check the recommended RPM for your specific application. 

Liner Installed Backwards 

The word “INTAKE”, which is cast on the liner MUST be towards the 

intake side of the pump 

Continual or long term bypassing of liquid through 

relief valve. 

Check for restriction in the discharge line, or an improper relief valve 

adjustment (See "Relief Valve" on Page 6). 

OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES OF NOISE AND VIBRATION: 

 

Excessively worn vanes, discs or rotor. 

 

Bearing Worn or Damaged. 

 

Loose or improperly installed piping.  

 

Misalignment of pump and driver or bent shaft. 

 

Pump base not properly mounted. 

 

Insufficient Oil in the Gear Reducer 

POOR OR NO PRIMING 

 

Probable Cause 

 

 

Air leaks in the suction line.  

 

Valve partially closed or other restriction in the 
suction line.  

 

Damaged or worn pump parts.  

 

Too much lift for the vapor pressure of the fluid.  

 

A dirty or clogged strainer.  

 Worn 

vanes. 

 

 

Suction Valve Closed.  

 

Incorrect pump rotation  

 

Relief Valve partially open, valve not seating properly. 

 

Pump speed too low for priming 

 

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Страница 1: ...r by contacting Blackmer Customer Service SAFETY DATA This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL When you see this symbol on the product or in 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 persona...

Страница 2: ...ace Hazardous pressure can cause personal injury or property damage 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 information pertaining to the pump is required this data ...

Страница 3: ...larly to avoid pump starvation 4 The intake system must be free of air 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 casing to check pump at start...

Страница 4: ...ent is required The motor gearbox and pump are rigidly connected with bolted flange connections These flanges ensure the motor shaft gearbox shafts and pump shaft are aligned correctly without the need for manual alignment However due to variations in base and foundation geometry the unit will require shimming to reduce stress on the gearbox and pump adapter See PRESTART CHECKLIST section for deta...

Страница 5: ... motor until it is unsupported 3d Try pulling out each of the shims while noticing the the pull tension 3e If the shims closest to the motor shaft easily pull out increase the shim thickness the same at all locations and recheck 3f If the shims furthest from the motor shaft easily pull out decrease the shim thickness the same at all locations and recheck 3g The unit is properly shimmed when all 4 ...

Страница 6: ... LIMITED time at a reduced performance level FLUSHING THE PUMP NOTICE If flushing fluid is to be left in the pump for an extended time it must be a lubricating non corrosive fluid If a corrosive or non lubricating fluid is used it must be flushed from the pump immediately 1 To flush the pump run the pump with the discharge valve open and the intake valve closed Bleed air into the pump through the ...

Страница 7: ...ause shock burns or death Hazardous voltage Can shock burn or cause death Failure to relieve system pressure prior to performing pump service or maintenance can cause personal injury or property damage Hazardous pressure can cause personal injury or property damage Disconnecting fluid or pressure containment components during pump operation can cause serious personal injury death or major property...

Страница 8: ... Slide the lockwasher off the shaft Inspect the lockwasher for damage and replace as required c Repeat steps a and b on the opposite shaft end 6 Remove the head capscrews 21 Gently pry the head away from the casing using two large screwdrivers The head O ring should come off with the head assembly 7 Slide the head and O ring off the shaft The bearing 24 mechanical seal stationary seat and stationa...

Страница 9: ... vanes and push rods are installed carefully insert the non driven end of rotor and shaft into the casing d Install the remaining vanes into the top positions of the rotor 7 DISC 2 and 3 inch Models Install the disc 71 on the inboard side of the pump with the seal cavity facing outward and the disc relief hole located as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Disc Relief Hole Location 2 and 3 inch Models 8 ME...

Страница 10: ...ght loosen the capscrews and repeat the procedure If the shaft continues to bind check for grease or dirt on the mechanical seal faces Figure 8 Locknut Assembly 20 LOCKNUT ADJUSTMENT It is important that the bearing locknuts 24A and lockwashers 24B be installed and adjusted properly Overtightening locknuts can cause bearing failure or a broken lockwasher tang Loose locknuts will allow the rotor to...

Страница 11: ...e spring guide 7 e After the relief valve has been adjusted tighten the Locknut 3 and install the relief valve cap 1 and O ring 88 NOTICE The relief valve setting MUST be tested and adjusted more precisely before putting the pump into service Refer to Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment Operation without guards in place can cause serious personal injury major property damage or death Do not operat...

Страница 12: ...r and brake windings to verify the integrity of the winding insulation and inspect all terminal box openings and wire connection areas to verify that all components are dry and free of corrosion Long Term Storage By taking special precautions problems such as seal leakage and reducer failure due to the lack of lubrication improper lubrication quantity or contamination can be avoided The following ...

Страница 13: ...alphaolefin Oil FG Food Grade Oil NOTICE The Ambient Temperature is intended to be an operation guideline based upon the typical properties of all the lubricant The viscosity and other properties of the lubricant change based upon load speed ambient conditions and reducer operating temperatures The user should consult with their lubrication supplier NORD gear before considering changes in oil type...

Страница 14: ...nter the rotor and shaft between the heads Refer to Locknut Installation on Page 10 Contaminated mechanical seal faces Any trace of grease or dirt on the seal faces will prevent the faces from mating properly causing the rotor and shaft to bind or turn hard Use a tissue paper alcohol to clean the seal faces NOTE Apply a light oil or suitable lubricant to bronze seal faces only OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSE...

Страница 15: ...y closed valves Excessive amount of elbows Suction lift too great Pump speed too high for the viscosity of the liquid being pumped Entrained air or vapors in the pump Check pipe joints for leakage of air Sometimes when recirculating liquid in a tank the returning liquid falling through the air carries air down into the tank which eventually gets back into the pump Pump speeds exceed the recommende...

Страница 16: ...t Excessively worn vanes or vane slots Settled or solidified material in the pump at start up Overtightened V belts if used SEAL LEAKAGE Probable Cause O rings not compatible with the liquids pumped O rings nicked cut or twisted Shaft at seal area damaged worn or dirty Excessive cavitation Mechanical seal faces cracked scratched pitted or dirty Ball bearings overgreased MOTOR OVERLOAD Probable Cau...

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