Troubleshooting - Calpeda A Serie Instructions Pour L'utilisation

11. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Turn off the power supply before performing any operations.
Do not allow the pump or motor to run when dry even for a short period.
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Strictly follow the user instructions and if necessary contact an authorised service centre.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES
1) 1a) Unsuitable power supply
The motor does 1b) Incorrect electrical connections
not start 1c) Engine overload protective device cuts
in.
1d) Blown or defective fuses
1e) Shaft blocked
1f) If the above causes have already
been
malfunctioning
2) 2a) Prolonged periods of inactivity with
Pump blocked formation of rust inside the pump
2b) Presence of solid bodies in the pump
rotor
2c) Bearings siezed
3) 3a) Possible infiltration of air from suction
The pump tube connections, drain plugs or filling of
functions pump or from the gaskets of the suction
but no water pipe
comes out 3b) Foot valve blocked or suction pipe not
fully immersed in liquid
3c) Suction filter blocked
4) 4a) Pipes and accessories with diameter too
Insufficient flow small causing excessive loss of head
4b) Presence of deposits or solid bodies in
the internal passages of the rotor
4c) Rotor deteriorated
4d) Worn rotor and pump case
4e) Excessive viscosity of the liquid pumped
(if other than water)
4f) Incorrect direction of rotation
4g) Suction head excessive in relation to the
suction capacity of pump
4h) Suction pipe too long
5) 5a) Rotating part unbalanced
Noise and 5b) Worn bearings
vibrations 5c) Pump and pipes not firmly attached
from the pump 5d) Flow too strong for the diameter of the
delivery pipe
5e) Functioning in cavitation
5f) Unbalanced power supply
5g) Incorrect alignment of pump-motor unit
6) 6a) The mechanical seal has functioned
Leakage from when dry or has stuck
the mechanical 6b) Mechanical seal scored by presence of
seal abrasive parts in the liquid pumped
6c) Mechanical seal unsuitable for the type
of application
6d) Slight initial drip during filling or on first
start-up
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POSSIBLE REMEDIES
1a) Check that the mains frequency and voltage correspond to the electrical
characteristics shown on the indicator plate
1b) Connect the power supply cable to the terminal board correctly. Check that
the thermal overload protection is set correctly (see data on the engine
indicator plate) and make sure that the fuseboard upline of the engine has
been properly connected
1c) Check the power supply and make sure that the pump shaft is turning
freely. Check that the thermal overload protection has been set correctly
(see engine indicator plate)
1d) Replace the fuses, check the electric power supply and points a) and c)
1e) Remove the cause of blockage as indicated in the "Blocked pump"
instruction booklet
1f) Repair or replace the engine by applying to an authorised service centre
2a) Rotation may be started directly from the pump shaft or from the joint
(remember to turn off the electricity supply first ) or contact an authorised
service centre
2b) If possible, dismantle the pump casing and remove any solid foreign
bodies inside the rotor, if necessary contact an authorised service centre
2c) If the bearings are damaged replace them or if necessary contact an
authorised service centre
3a) Check which part is not tight and seal the connection adequately
3b) Clean or replace the bottom valve and use a suction pipe suitable for the
application
3c) Clean the filter, if necessary, replace it . See point 2a) also.
4a) Use pipes and accessories suitable for the specific application
4b) Clean the rotor and install a suction filter to prevent other foreign bodies
from entering
4c) Replace the rotor, if necessary, contact an authorised service centre
4d) Replace the rotor and the pump casing
4e) The pump is unsuitable
4f) Invert the electrical connections on the terminal board or control panel
4g) Try to close the feeder gate partially and/or reduce the difference in level
of the pump and the liquid being aspirated
4h) Bring the pump closer to the suction tank so as to use a shorter pipe. If
necessary use a pipe of a wider diameter
5a) Check that no solid bodies are obstructing the rotor
5b) Replace the bearings
5c) Anchor the delivery and suction piping as needed
5d) Use bigger diameters or reduce the pump flow
5e) Reduce the flow by adjusting the feeder gate and/or using pipes with a
bigger internal diameter. See point 4g) too
5f) Check that the mains voltage is right
5g) If necessary, the unit must be re-aligned
In cases 6a), 6b) and 6c), replace the seal, if necessary contact an authorised
service centre
6a) Make sure that the pump casing (and the suction pipe if the pump is not
self-priming) are full of liquid and that all the air has been expelled. See
point 5 e) too.
6b) Install a suction filter and use a seal suited to the characteristics of the
liquid being pumped.
6c) Choose a seal with characteristics suitable for the specific application
6d) Wait for the seal to adjust to the rotation of the shaft. If the problem
persists, see points 6a), 6b) or 6c) or contact an authorised service centre.
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