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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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