Troubleshooting
8
3A0411A
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Pump cycles but will not prime.
Pump is running too fast, causing
cavitation before prime.
Reduce air inlet pressure.
Check valve ball severely worn or
wedged in seat or manifold.
Replace ball and seat. See page 12.
Seat severely worn.
Replace ball and seat. See page 12.
Outlet or inlet clogged.
Unclog.
Inlet or outlet valve closed.
Open.
Inlet fittings or manifolds loose.
Tighten.
Manifold o-rings damaged.
Replace o-rings. See page 12.
Pump cycles at stall or fails to hold
pressure at stall.
Worn check valve balls, seats, or
o-rings.
Replace. See page 12.
Pump will not cycle, or cycles once
and stops.
Air valve is stuck or dirty.
Disassemble and clean air valve.
See page 10. Use filtered air.
Check valve ball severely worn and
wedged in seat or manifold.
Replace ball and seat. See page 12.
Pilot valve worn, damaged, or
plugged.
Replace pilot valve. See page 14.
Air valve gasket damaged.
Replace gasket. See page 10.
Dispensing valve clogged.
Relieve pressure and clear valve.
Pump operates erratically.
Clogged suction line.
Inspect; clear.
Sticky or leaking check valve balls.
Clean or replace. See page 12.
Diaphragm (or backup) ruptured.
Replace. See page 14.
Restricted exhaust.
Remove restriction.
Pilot valves damaged or worn.
Replace pilot valves. See page 14.
Air valve damaged.
Replace air valve. See page 10.
Air valve gasket damaged.
Replace air valve gasket. See
page 10.
Air supply erratic.
Repair air supply.
Exhaust muffler icing.
Use drier air supply..
Air bubbles in fluid.
Suction line is loose.
Tighten.
Diaphragm (or backup) ruptured.
Replace. See page 14.
Loose manifolds, damaged seats or
o-rings.
Tighten manifold bolts or replace
seats or o-rings. See page 12.
Diaphragm shaft bolt o-ring dam-
aged.
Replace o-ring.
Pump cavitation.
Reduce pump speed or suction lift.
Loose diaphragm shaft bolt.
Tighten.