
GREASE SPECIFICATION:
Use Lithium soap base, worked penetration meeting
NLGI Grade 2 specifications. Minimum dropping point
355 degrees F., operating temperature range of – 10
degrees F to 240 degrees F. Obtain grease from your
local supplier.
j. Consult the driver manufacturer’s instructions for
lubricants and re-lubrication procedures for the driver
bearings.
3-3. TROUBLES. To reliably establish the
performance of either the pump or driver, instruments
such as tachometers, pressure gauges and electric
meters must be in proper working condition and
preferably of recent calibration. In many cases, much
time and expense have been expended with faulty
instruments. Table IV lists a number of troubles
commonly occurring. If unable to determine the cause
and correct the trouble from the list, refer the problem to
the Peerless Pump representative.
TABLE IV
TROUBLES
TROUBLE PROBABLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Failure to deliver liquid or
sufficient pressure
Pump not primed.
Pump not up to speed
System discharge head too
high.
Insufficient available NPSH.
Incorrect direction of rotation.
Air leaks in suction line or
through stuffing boxes.
Impeller passages restricted.
Worn wearing rings.
Damaged impeller.
Foot valve too small or
Restricted by dirt.
Reprime
Check for low motor voltage or motor over-
load. Other drives, increase driver
speed when possible.
Check to see that all discharge valves are
opened and the discharge line is free from
obstructions. In some cases, the
installation has to be altered or a pump of
suitable rating must be provided.
Check NPSH requirements of pump and
increase system NPSH accordingly.
Check the impeller assembly for correct
rotation either by removing upper case or
through priming connection. Check
rotation of driver.
Check mechanical seal. Check for air
leak between gland and stuffing box bore.
Check all suction line joints for bad
gaskets or loose bolting.
Disassemble the pump and clean
impeller.
Replace worn parts.
Replace or repair impeller.
Replace with adequate size foot valve or
clean foot valve.
Pump loses prime after
starting
Air leaks in suction line, or
thru stuffing boxes.
Insufficient available NPSH.
Check mechanical seal. Check for air leak
between gland and stuffing box bore.
Check all suction line joints for bad
gaskets or loose bolting.
Check NPSH requirements of the pump
and increase the system available NPSH
accordingly.
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