FAM 15/30/50/70
Troubleshooting
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2008-10-06
Troubleshooting
Error message
Cause
Remedy
Page
Reactor
overfilled
Maximum filling level 03
in the vacuum chamber
exceeded.
Check of foam in the
vacuum chamber
Reduce the vacuum in
the vacuum chamber
e.g. from 300 mbar
(absolute) to 400 mbar
(absolute).
For the heater option:
Increase the heating
temperature to reduce
the thickness of the oil
film in the vacuum
chamber
Note: If the vacuum
cannot be reduced any
further, change the air
filter.
Evacuate vacuum
chamber and start FAM
again.
Level switch 02/03
Level switch defective
Check level switch and
replace if necessary
Level switch 01/02
Level switch defective
Check level switch and
replace if necessary
Min. fill level V-pump
Inlet V-pump tank
Too much water/oil in
the vacuum pump.
Fill vacuum pump from
the side with water/oil
according to the
operating instructions
Versions with automatic
water supply
: Check the
water supply, backflush
water filter
Change fluid filter
Maximum differential
pressure at the filter
reached
Changing the Filter
Element
Float switch
Oilpan of the FAM filled Empty oilpan, check the
FAM for leaks
Motor protection E-Pump
Motor protection V-pump
Motor protection R-Pump
Electric motor of the
evacuation, feed, or
retransfer pump
overloaded
Switch on engine
protection in the electric
control, check operating
viscosity
Water ring vacuum