8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
1.
MOTOR WILL NOT START
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Usually caused by line trouble, such as single phasing at the starter
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Check sources of power
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Check overloads, fuses, controls, etc.
2. MOTOR HUMS EXCESSIVELY
- Check input line connections for high voltage
- Check for eccentric air gap
3. MOTOR OVERHEATS
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Overload – compare actual (measured) amps with nameplate rating
Locate and remove source of excessive friction in motor or load
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Single phasing – check current at all phases (should be approximately
equal to isolate and correct the problem
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Improper ventilation
Check external cooling fan to ensure air is moving across cooling fins
Excessive dirt build-up on motor – clean motor
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Unbalanced voltage - check voltage at all phases (should be
approximately equal to isolate and correct the problem
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Rotor rubbing on stator
Check air gap clearance and bearings
Tighten “thru bolts”
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Over voltage or under voltage – check input voltage at each phase
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Open stator winding – check stator balance at all phases for balance
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Grounded winding – perform dielectric test and repair
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Improper connections – inspect all connections for proper termination,
clearance, mechanical strength and electrical continuity
4. BEARING OVERHEATS
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Misalignment – check and align motor and pump
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Excessive end thrust from pump
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Excessive or insufficient grease in bearing – cavity should be ¾ filled
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Dirt in bearing – clean bearing and cavity and refill approximately ¾ full
5. VIBRATION
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Misalignment – check and align motor and pump
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Rubbing between rotating and stationary parts
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Rotor out of balance
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Resonance – tune system
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