The pressure supplied by the pump is insufficient:
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Use is or has become higher than the capacity of
the pump.
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Insufficient revolutions per minute.
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Excessive leakage from the pressure seals.
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Imperfect functioning of the pressure control
valve.
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Worn valves.
Pump overheats:
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The pump is working in overpressure conditions
or pump rpm is higher than the nominal value.
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Oil in the pump casing is not at level or not the
recommended type as detailed in chapter 7
(see par. 7.6).
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Excess belt tension or joint or pulley alignment is
incorrect.
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Excessive pump tilt during operation.
Vibrations or hammering on pipes:
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Air suction.
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Faulty operation of pressure control valve.
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Valves malfunction.
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Non‑uniformity of transmission motion.
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