Hale RSD - Manual (Page 59)

59 Troubleshooting
Hale Series Pumps, Nov.-05, Rev-A
T r ou b les h oo tin g
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5 Troubleshooting
Table 5-2 lists conditions, possible causes
and suggested corrective action measures.
Before calling Hale Products or your Hale
authorized parts service center for assis-
tance, eliminate problem causes using the
following table.
If you cannot correct a problem, please have
the following information prior to calling the
Hale Customer Service for assistance. Con-
tact Customer Service at telephone number
610-825-6300.
❑ Pump model and serial numbers - see Figure 5-1: “Sample, Serial
Nameplate”
❑ P ump configuration information
❑ Observed symptoms and under what conditions the symptoms occur
Note: The serial number location varies depending on the pump model, but it is
generally displayed on the pump operator's panel and/or the side of the gearbox.
Figure 5-1: Sample, Serial Nameplate
Condition
Possible
Cause
Suggested Corrective Action
PTO Will Not
Engage. • Consult the PTO manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING !
DO NOT LEAVE THE CAB OR ATTEMPT TO PUMP UNTIL ALL THE
GREEN PUMP LIGHTS IN THE CAB AND PANEL ARE ILLUMINATED.
Pump Loses
Prime or Will
Not Prime.
Chart continued on
next page.
Electric priming sys-
tem.
Note: Weekly priming is
recommended to ensure
proper operation.
• NO recommended engine speed is required to operate the elec-
tric primer. However, 1,000 engine RPM maintains the electrical
system while providing enough speed for initial pumping
operations.
• See Section 2a, heading “Priming Valves” on page 25.
Inoperative priming
system or possible
clogged priming
pump. Note: Using lubricant on the vanes and vane slots during disassem-
bly and cleaning eventually causes a gummy residue to develop, ren-
dering the system inoperative.
DO NOT LUBRICATE VANES AND VANE SLOTS.
Figure 5-2: Troubleshooting Chart