Troubleshooting – Pulsafeeder Polyfeeder EN User Manual
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12. Troubleshooting
Difficulty
Probable Cause
Remedy
Mixing chamber motor
does not run
Faulty power source
Check power source
Blown fuse, circuit breaker
Replace - eliminate overload
Broken wire
Locate and repair
Wired improperly
Check diagram
No water flow
Lines clogged
Clean and flush
Closed line valves
Open valves
Strainer clogged
Remove and clean. Replace screen if
necessary
No neat polymer flow
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
Finished polymer
concentration incorrect
No neat polymer flow
See above
Improper water flow
Check rotameters, see above
Incorrect calculations
Review calculations
Abnormal noise
Hardware loose
Check and tighten
Piping loose
Check and secure
Air bubbles in water flow
Locate source and address