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Instruction Manual
SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Pump will not
operate
• Low process liquid level in tank. Add liquid.
• Worn or dirty check valves. Clean or replace.
• Blocked discharge line. Clear line.
• Frozen liquid: Thaw liquid throughout pumping system.
• Blown fuse. Replace fuse.
• Open thermal overload device in motor starter. Reset device.
• Broken wire. Locate and repair.
• Low voltage: Investigate and correct (wiring may be too light).
• Pump not primed. Allow suction line and pump head to fill with liquid before
pumping against pressure. Refer to “Filling Pumping System” in
Section 3
.
• Capacity adjustment set at zero. Readjust capacity.
Insufficient delivery
• Relief valve relieving.
• Blocked discharge line. Clear line.
• Relief valve set too low. Adjust valve to 15% over operating pressure.
• Air in hydraulic system. Operate purge button.
• Clogged refill line: Remove oil strainer and clean or replace.
• Incorrect capacity adjustment: Readjust capacity setting.
• Incorrect pump speed. Match line voltage and frequency to pump motor data plate.
• Starved suction. Increase piping size or suction head.
• Leaky suction piping. Repair piping.
• High suction lift (Insufficient NPSH). Most common with long suction lines, small
diameter suction lines, acid pumping, polymer (viscous) liquids, or drawing from
a source lower than pump. Consult your local representative or the Milton Roy
Factory Aftermarket Department.
• Liquid near boiling. Cool liquid or increase suction head.
• Leaky safety valve in discharge line. Repair or replace safety valve.
• High liquid viscosity. Reduce viscosity (e.g., heat or dilute liquid).
• Worn or dirty check valve seats. Clean or replace.
Erratic delivery
• Leaky relief valve. Repair or replace valve (consult factory).
• Leaky suction piping. Repair piping.
• Leaky safety valve. Repair or replace safety valve.
• Liquid near boiling. Cool liquid or increase suction head.
• Worn or dirty check valves. Clean or replace.
• Blocked suction line. Clean strainer.
• High suction lift (Insufficient NPSH). Most common with long suction lines, small
diameter suction lines, acid pumping, polymer (viscous) liquids, or drawing from
a source lower than pump. Consult your local representative or the Milton Roy
Factor Aftermarket Department.
5.1 SYMPTOMS & REMEDIES