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6.5 Troubleshooting List
Table 6.3 Troubleshooting List
Problem
Causes
Solutions
Reference
Problems with
starting and
rotation of
pump
(1) Not connected to power supply.
(1) Connect power supply.
(2) Switch is OFF.
(2) Set switch to I.
(3) Problem with power supply voltage.
(3) Ensure that voltage variation is within
+/-10%.
(4) Problem with pump wiring.
(4) Rewire the pump. Contact the
manufacturer.
3-4.
(5) The breaker has operated.
(5) Investigate the reasons for operation.
(6) The thermal protection relay has
operated.
(6) Switch power OFF, and eliminate the
cause of operation of the relay. Contact
the manufacturer.
4-2.
(7) Low ambient temperature.
(7) Ensure that ambient temperature is
7~40 °C.
4-3.
(8) Low voltage.
(8) Adjust the power supply voltage, and
check the power supply cable.
(9) Fault in power supply.
(9) Replace or repair.
(10) Problem with power supply switch.
(10) Replace or repair.
(11) Broken wire in power cord.
(11) Replace or repair.
(12) Problem with motor.
(12) Replace or repair.
(13) Damaged condenser, or connection
problem.
(13) Replace or repair.
(14) Locked connecting rod.
(14) Disassemble pump head and check
interior.
(15) Problem with bearings.
(15) Replace.
6-4.
(16) Miscellaneous damage to pump
components.
(16) Disassemble and repair (replace
damaged components).
6-4.
Pressure does
not diminish
(1) Pump is too small for capacity of vacuum
vessel.
(1) Select another pump.
(2) Pressure measurement is incorrect.
(2) Measure the pressure correctly.
5-1.
(3) Vacuum gauge is unsuitable.
(3) Measure with a calibrated vacuum
gauge suitable for the pressure range.
5-1.
(4) The inlet piping is too small in diameter,
or too long.
(4) Connect piping of an inside diameter
greater than the inlet diameter, and
reduce the distance between the pump
and vacuum vessel.
5-1.
(5) Low voltage.
(5) Adjust the voltage, and check the power
supply cable.
(6) Ambient temperature unsuitable.
(6) Ensure that ambient temperature is
7~40 °C.
(7) Leaks in inlet piping.
(7) Clean and replace.
(8) Leaks from piping or connections.
(8) Check for leaks in piping, check
diameter and length of piping, and
repair.
(9) Foreign matter inside pump.
(9) Remove foreign matter, disassemble
and clean, and replace components.
(10) Water or solvent etc has been sucked
into pump causing problems.
(10) Disassemble and repair (replace valves
and diaphragm etc).
6-4.
(11) Damage to motor.
(11) Replace and repair.
(12). Damage to inlet/outlet valve.
(12) Replace.
6-4.
(13) Damage to diaphragm.
(13) Replace.
6-4.
(14) Miscellaneous damage to pump
components.
(14) Disassemble and repair (replace
damaged components).
Pump
surfaces are
abnormally
hot (more
than room
tempe
30 °C)
(1) Continuous operation with high pressure
gas.
(1) Do not run the pump continuously at
near-atmospheric pressure.
(2) High temperature gas.
(2) Fit cooling equipment (eg. gas cooler) to
the inlet.
(3) Problem with power supply voltage.
(3) Ensure that voltage variation is within
+/-10%.
(4) Motor has seized.
(4) See the section on problems with pump
rotation.
