B. Troubleshooting-Top Discharge Pump Series
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Problem |
Possible Cause |
Action |
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Pump fails to operate |
Power failure |
Check the voltage. Contact power supplier for solution |
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Defective cable |
Replace power cable |
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Impeller jammed or clogged |
Clean the impeller |
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The motor protector tripped |
Make sure liquid temperature is below 40°C pump and is completely submerged |
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Motor burn-out |
Rewind or replace the motor |
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Water gets into motor after mechanical seal wear |
Replace the mechanical seal & oil seal |
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Float switch defective |
Replace a float switch |
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Impeller rusted |
Remove rust |
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Faulty Control Panel |
Repair or replace |
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Over Current |
Abnormal voltage |
Check the power, and make sure it corresponds to the nameplate |
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Incorrect rotation |
Reverse two of three leads on a three phase motor |
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High viscosity liquid |
More liquid needs to be added to the pump fluid to decrease its viscosity(contact the distributor) |
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Foreign matter clogging pump or impeller |
Remove the foreign objects |
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Worn Shaft |
Repair and replace |
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Pump stops during operation |
Foreign matter clogging pump or impeller |
Remove the foreign objects |
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Abnormal voltage |
Check the power, and make sure it corresponds to the nameplate |
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The motor protector tripped |
Make sure liquid temperature is below 40°C and pump is completely submerged |
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Electric Leakage Circuit Breaker Activated |
Power Cable damaged |
Replace new power cable |
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Wet cable terminal |
Re-connect wires using waterproof tape after drying |
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Water ingress caused by worn mechanical seal |
Replace new Mechanical seals and oil seal |
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Motor burn out |
Repair or replace new motor |

