Liquiflo
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Max
®
Series Sealed Pumps
Models M2 thru M8
7: Troubleshooting
Guide
Troubleshooting Guide - Part 1
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Pump not primed
Verify suction pipe is submerged.
Increase suction pressure.
Open suction valve.
Wrong direction of rotation
Reverse motor leads.
Valves closed
Open all suction and discharge valves.
Bypass valve open
Close bypass valve.
Air leak in suction line
Tighten connections.
Apply sealant to all threads.
Verify suction pipe is submerged.
Clogged strainer
Clean strainer.
No discharge
Pump worn or damaged
Rebuild pump.
Suction pressure too low
Increase suction pressure.
Verify suction piping is not too long.
Fully open any suction valves.
Bypass valve open
Close bypass valve.
Partly clogged strainer
Clean strainer.
Speed too low
Increase driver speed, if possible.
Use larger size pump, if required.
Insufficient
discharge
Pump worn or damaged
Rebuild pump.
Pump not properly primed
Reprime pump.
Air leaks in suction line
Tighten connections.
Apply sealant to all threads.
Verify suction pipe is submerged.
Air or vapor pockets in suction line
Rearrange piping as necessary.
Loss of suction
after satisfactory
operation
Increase in fluid viscosity
Heat fluid to reduce viscosity.
Reduce pump speed.
Fluid viscosity higher than specified
Heat fluid to reduce viscosity.
Reduce pump speed.
Increase driver horsepower.
Differential pressure greater than
specified
Increase pipe diameter.
Gear clearances insufficient for
fluid viscosity
Purchase gears trimmed for the correct
viscosity.
Plastic gear clearance insufficient
for fluid temperature
Purchase plastic gear trimmed for the
correct temperature.
Excessive power
consumption
Rotating parts binding or severely
worn
Disassemble and replace worn parts.
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