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Troubleshooting – Pulsafeeder Pulsa GLM DM7 User Manual

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10. Troubleshooting


DIFFICULTY

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Pump does not start

Faulty power source

Check power source

Blown fuse, circuit breaker overload

Replace - eliminate

Broken wire

Locate and repair

Wired improperly

Check diagram

Process piping blockage

Open valves, clear other obstructions

No delivery

Motor not running

Check power source. Check wiring
diagram (see above)

Supply tank empty

Fill tank

Lines clogged

Clean and flush

Closed line valves

Open valves

Ball check valves held open with solids

Clean - inspect, flush with clear fluid

Vapor lock, cavitation

Increase suction pressure

Prime lost

Re-prime, check for leak

Strainer clogged

Remove and clean. Replace screen if
necessary

Stroke adjustment set at zero

Increase stroke lenth setting

Low delivery

Motor speed too low

Check voltages, frequency, wiring and
terminal connections. Check
nameplate vs. Specifications

Check valves worn or dirty

Clean, replace if damaged

Calibration system error

Evaluate and correct

Product viscosity too high

Lower viscosity by increasing product
temperature or dilution. Increase
pump and/or piiping size

Product cavitating

Increase suction pressure

Delivery gradually drops

Check valve leakage

Clean, replace if damaged

Leak in suction line

Locate and correct

Strainer fouled

Clean or replace screen

Product change

Check viscosity and other variables

Supply tank vent plugged

Unplug vent