8 Trouble-shooting
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HPK
8 Trouble-shooting
WARNING
Improper work to remedy faults
Risk of injury!
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For any work to remedy faults observe the relevant information in this
operating manual and/or in the relevant accessory manufacturer's
documentation.
If problems occur that are not described in the following table, consultation with the
KSB
customer service is required.
A
Pump delivers insufficient flow rate
B
Motor is overloaded
C
Excessive discharge pressure
D
Increased bearing temperature
E
Leakage at the pump
F
Excessive leakage at the shaft seal
G
Vibrations during pump operation
H
Impermissible temperature increase in the pump
Table 29:
Trouble-shooting
A B C D E F G H Possible cause
Remedy
14)
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- Pump delivers against an excessively
high pressure.
Re-adjust to duty point.
Check system for impurities.
Fit a larger impeller.
15)
Increase the speed (turbine, I.C. engine).
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Pump or piping are not completely
vented or primed.
Vent and/or prime.
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- Supply line or impeller clogged
Remove deposits in the pump and/or piping.
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- Formation of air pockets in the piping
Alter piping layout.
Fit vent valve.
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Suction lift is too high/NPSH
available
(positive suction head) is too low.
Check/alter fluid level.
Install pump at a lower level.
Fully open the shut-off element in the suction
line.
Change suction line, if the friction losses in
the suction line are too high.
Check any strainers installed/suction opening.
Observe permissible speed of pressure fall.
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- Air intake at the shaft seal
Clean barrier fluid duct, supply external
barrier fluid, if necessary, or increase barrier
fluid pressure.
Replace shaft seal.
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- Wrong direction of rotation
Check the electrical connection of the motor
and the control system, if any.
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- Speed is too low.
15)
- Operation with frequency inverter
- Operation without frequency inverter
- Increase voltage/frequency at the frequency
inverter in the permissible range.
- Check voltage.
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- Impeller
Replace worn components by new ones.
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- Pump back pressure is lower than
specified in the purchase order.
Re-adjust to duty point.
In the case of persistent overloading, turn
down impeller.
15)
14)
Pump pressure must be released before attempting to remedy faults on parts which are subjected to pressure.
15)
Contact KSB.