14 Troubleshooting
14.2 Troubleshooting
Fault identification
Cause
Remedy
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Speed/frequency/voltage of the motor false
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Ensure that the motor frequency and voltage match the operating voltage.
2.
Ensure that the speed of the motor matches the rating plate of the pump. If necessary ad-
just the speed.
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Advanced wear of the housing/screw set
Contact the manufacturer.
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Advanced wear of sealing surfaces
Replace the seal and check the pumped liquid for abrasive substances. If required, re-
place the filter/strainer.
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Contact the manufacturer.
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Coupling aligned incorrectly
Assemble the coupling and motor correctly, see the associated operating instructions of
the pumps.
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Pump subject to mechanical stress
1.
Support the weight of the pipe system.
2.
Connect the pump station correctly to the pipe system
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Vibrations/pulsations in the system
Bear the pump station elastically.
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Make the connections with hoses.
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Flow speed in the pressure line or suction line too high
Set the flow speed in the pressure line so that it does not exceed 3 m/s.
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Set the flow speed in the suction line so that it does not exceed 1 m/s.
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Contact the manufacturer.
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Ball bearing damaged
Replace the ball bearing, see corresponding operating instructions of the pump.
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Superficial damage to pump parts coming into contact with the liquid
Contact the manufacturer.
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Shaft seal damaged through dry running
Replace the shaft seal, see corresponding operating instructions of the pump.
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Inlet pressure too high
1.
Reduce the inlet pressure at the system side.
2.
Replace the shaft seal, see corresponding operating instructions of the pump.
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Inlet pressure too low
Install a non-return valve at the pressure side.
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Shaft seal is overloaded through thermal/chemical influences
1.
Check the maximum operating temperature.
2.
Check the suitability and resistance of the elastomers with regard to the pumped liquid.
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Contact the manufacturer.
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Overload of the shaft seal by pressure build-up during the heating process
Open the pressure-side/suction-side shut-off device in order to avoid a pressure build-up
through heat expansion of the pumped liquid.
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Cold start when delivering high-viscosity liquids
Install the heating system.
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Differential pressure is too high and has overloaded the idle screws
Contact the manufacturer.
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Viscosity is too low and has overloaded the idle screws
Contact the manufacturer.
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