8 Trouble-shooting
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Vitacast / Vitacast Bloc
8 Trouble-shooting
WARNING
Improper work to remedy faults
Risk of injury!
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For any work performed to remedy faults, observe the relevant information
given in this operating manual and/or in the product literature provided by the
accessories manufacturer.
If problems occur that are not described in the following table, consultation with the
KSB customer service is required.
A
Pump is running, but does not deliver
B
Insufficient flow rate
C
Discharge pressure below specified value
D
Pump does not withdraw any fluid (pump takes in air)
E
Excessive power input
F
Leakage at mechanical seal.
G
Mechanical seal life too short
H
Mechanical seal damaged
I
Unusual vibrations and/or noises
J
Bearing life too short
Table 25:
Trouble-shooting
A B C D E
F G H
I
J Possible cause
Remedy
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- Pump not primed sufficiently
Prime pump. Check suction-side
conditions. Repeat pump start-up.
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- Pump takes in air.
Check entire piping. Seal it, if required.
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- In suction lift operation, air enters via
mechanical seal.
Replace mechanical seal or use seal with
reinforced spring.
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- Clogged suction line / shut-off elements
in piping closed or not opened enough
Check suction line. Remove any foreign
matter. Check all shut-off elements.
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- NPSHavailable smaller than pump's
NPSHrequired.
Improve suction and flow conditions.
Reduce flow rate with discharge-side
control valve.
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- Suction-side foot valve does not close
properly. Liquid column drops.
Repair or replace foot valve.
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- Flow losses in system exceed specified
discharge head of pump.
Reduce pipe friction losses, fit larger
impeller (observe motor rating) or select
different pump which is suitable for the
new duty point.
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- Wrong direction of rotation or speed
too low (operation on a frequency
inverter)
Check and correct the direction of
rotation or increase speed (observe
motor rating).
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- Impeller clogged by foreign matter (on
pumps with closed impeller).
Remove any foreign matter. Clean the
impeller.
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- Excessive wear of mechanical seal
Replace complete mechanical seal.
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- Excessive wear of impeller or clogged
impeller
Replace impeller or remove foreign
matter.
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- Fluid viscosity higher than expected
Verify suitability of pump selected.
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- Excessive gas content in fluid
Use vent valve.
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- Fluid density higher than expected
Check motor rating and use larger
motor (if possible) or reduce flow rate.
19)
Release pump pressure before attempting to remedy faults on parts which are subjected to pressure.
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