Troubleshooting
6.
Troubleshooting
6.1
Air Motor
Problem
A. Air motor fails to operate.
B. Air motor operates unsteadily.
6.2
Fluid Pump
Problem
A. Pump fails to operate.
B. Pump operates, but output low on both
strokes.
C. Pump operates but output low on
down stroke.
D. Pump operates, but output low on up
stroke.
E. Erratic or accelerated pump speed.
GB
Cause
1. Restricted line or inadequate air supply.
2. Insufficient air pressure; closed or clogged air
valves, etc.
3. Inadequate fluid supply.
4. Damaged air valve mechanism; stalling.
5. Air leaks out from the O-ring.
1. Insufficient air pressure; closed or clogged air
valves, etc.
2. Air valve is loosened. Restricted line or inadequate
air supply.
Cause
1. Restricted line or inadequate air supply.
2. Obstructed fluid hose; fluid hose ID is too small.
3. Fluid dried on the displacement rod.
4. Dirty or worn air motor parts.
1. Restricted line or inadequate air supply.
2. Obstructed fluid hose; fluid hose ID is too small.
3. Bleed valve open.
4. Air leaking into supply container.
5. Worn packing in displacement pump.
1. Held open or worn intake valve or seals.
1. Held open or worn piston valve or seals.
1. Exhausted fluid supply.
2. Held open or worn piston valve or seals.
3. Worn packing in displacement pump.
Solution
1. Clear the line or increase air supply.
2. Open and clean the valve.
3. Refill the air and clear the field lines.
4. Replace the valve.
5. Adjust and replace the O-ring.
1. Open and clean the valve.
2. Tighten or replace.
Solution
1. Clear; use higher air supply.
2. Clear; use hoes with larger ID.
3. Clean.
4. Clean or repair.
1. Clear; use higher air supply.
2. Clear; use hoes with larger ID.
3. Close.
4. Check wiper plate seal.
5. Replace packings.
1. Clear valve; replace seals.
1. Clean, repair the fluid pump.
1. Change the pails.
2. Clear valve; replace seals.
3. Replace packings.
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