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Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
The machine does not start. The motor is not supplied
with the correct voltage.
• Check the power supply.
The lobes are jammed or
seized.
• Lobes inspection or repair
the machine (contact
Busch).
Solid foreign matter has
entered the machine.
• Remove the solid foreign
matter or repair the ma-
chine (contact Busch).
• Equip the machine with a
mesh screen at the suc-
tion connection.
The temperature switch (TS)
reached the switch point.
• Let the machine cool
down.
• See problem “The ma-
chine runs too hot”.
The motor is defective.
• Replace the motor.
The machine does not reach
the usual pressure.
Suction or discharge lines
too long or section diameter
too small.
• Use larger diameter or
shorter lines.
• Seek advice from your
local Busch representa-
tive.
The backing pump is not
correctly defined.
• Contact Busch.
The machine runs in the
wrong direction.
• Check the direction of ro-
tation, see
.
Internal parts are worn or
damaged.
• Repair the machine (con-
tact Busch).
The machine runs very nois-
ily.
Wrong oil quantity or un-
suitable oil type.
• Use one of the recom-
mended oils in the correct
quantity, see
.
Defective gears, bearings or
coupling element.
• Repair machine (contact
Busch).
The machine runs too hot.
Insufficient cooling.
• Make sure to comply with
the cooling water require-
ments, see
Ambient temperature too
high.
• Observe the permitted
ambient temperature, see
Temperature of the process
gases at the inlet too high.
• Observe the permitted
gas inlet temperature, see
Oil level too low.
• Top up oil.
The backing pump is not
correctly defined.
• Contact Busch.