Troubleshooting
Fault number
1
2
3
4
5
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8
Cause
Remedy
X
X
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X
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X
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Pump running in the wrong direction
Check sense of rotation and correct if
necessary (
X
X
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X
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–
–
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Motor speed too low
Compare the required motor speed with
the speci
fi
cations on the pump type
plate. Replace the motor if necessary.
Increase the motor speed if speed
control is available.
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X
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X
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X
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–
Pump parts worn
Replace the worn pump parts.
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X
X
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X
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X
Pressure-side
fi
tting opened too wide
Throttle down at the pressure-side
fi
tting.
Machine the impeller down. Consult the
manufacturer and adjust the impeller
diameter.
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X
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–
X
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X
Geodetic differential head, pipe
fl
ow
resistances and/or other resistances lower
than speci
fi
ed
Throttle down the
fl
ow rate at the
pressure-side
fi
tting. Observe the
minimum
fl
ow rate.
Machine the impeller down. Consult the
manufacturer and adjust the impeller
diameter.
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–
X
–
X
–
–
–
Viscosity lower than expected
Machine the impeller down. Consult the
manufacturer and adjust the impeller
diameter.
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–
X
–
X
X
–
X
Motor speed too high
Compare the required motor speed with
the speci
fi
cations on the pump type
plate. Replace the motor if necessary.
Reduce the motor speed if speed control
is available.
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–
X
–
X
X
–
X
Impeller diameter too large
Throttle down the
fl
ow rate at the
pressure-side
fi
tting. Observe the
minimum
fl
ow rate.
Machine the impeller down. Consult the
manufacturer and adjust the impeller
diameter.
X
X
–
X
–
X
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–
Impeller out of balance or blocked
Clean the impeller.
–
X
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X
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X
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Hydraulic parts of the pump dirty, clotted or
encrusted
Dismount the pump.
Clean the parts.
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–
–
–
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X
–
X
Shaft bearing faulty
Replace shaft bearing.
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–
–
–
–
X
–
X
Defective antifriction bearing in motor
Replace the antifriction bearing
(
→
manufacturer's speci
fi
cations).
–
–
–
–
–
–
X
–
Connecting bolts not correctly tightened
Tighten the connecting bolts.
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–
–
–
–
–
X
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Faulty housing seal
Replace housing seal
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X
X
X
Pump distorted
Check the pipe connections and pump
attachment.
–
X
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X
–
X
–
X
Motor running on 2 phases
Check the fuse and replace it if
necessary.
Check the cable connections and
insulation.
Tab. 7
Troubleshooting list
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