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Troubleshooting – Goulds Pumps 3410 - IOM User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

INTRODUCTION

The troubleshooting table lists common malfunctions,
which you may find during the operation or maintenance of
the Model 3410. You should perform tests/inspections and
corrective actions in the order listed.

This manual cannot list all malfunctions, tests, inspections,
or corrective actions that may occur. If a malfunction is not
listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions,
contact your Goulds representative.

Use the following symptom index to locate troubleshooting
procedures.

1.

The Symptom column identifies the most common
malfunctions.

2.

The adjacent Cause and Correction Key identifies
possible causes and corrective measures listed in the
troubleshooting table for each malfunction.

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3410 IOM 1/2010

SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom

Cause and Correction Key

No liquid delivered, not enough liquid
delivered, or not enough pressure

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

Pump works awhile and then quits

4, 5, 7, 8 ,9, 11, 12, 20

Pump takes too much power

6, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 31, 32

Pump is noisy or vibrates

15, 16, 17, 28, 30

Pump leaks excessively at stuffing box

16, 17, 30

High bearing temperature

16, 17, 30, 32, 36

Stuffing box overheating

8, 24, 25, 26, 27, 35

Element turns hard or has a rub

16, 31, 32, 33, 34