Zenith Pump Parts: Replacement and Troubleshooting Guide

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Parts Replacement

When ordering replacement parts, please be sure to include the following information:

1)Pump model number

2)Part number (12-digit) and description

3)Quantity

4)Shipping instructions

Order parts from your local Zenith representative or direct from Zenith.

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Pump will not turn

1)

Low pump

Check thermocouple and control

 

 

temperature

loop for proper setting/operation.

 

 

 

Allow sufficient heat-up time.

 

 

 

 

 

2)

Drive malfunction

Verify drive is powered. Check to

 

 

 

assure all alarm circuits are clear.

 

 

 

Check drive motor current and

 

 

 

speed settings. Check all drive

 

 

 

couplings.

 

 

 

 

 

3)

Process

 

 

 

conditions changed

Check process conditions for

 

 

 

proper melt temperature, pres-

 

 

 

sures, viscosities and materials.

 

 

 

 

 

4)

Entrained particle

Disassemble and clean pump;

 

 

 

replace any damaged parts.

 

 

 

 

 

5)

Possible

 

 

 

internal damages

Disassemble and clean pump;

 

 

 

replace damaged parts.

 

 

 

Consult factory.

 

 

 

 

Excessive seal

 

 

 

assembly leakage

1)

Worn lip seal

Replace lip seals.

 

 

 

 

 

2)

Incorrect water flow

Monitor and adjust water flow

 

 

 

to provide correct sealing

 

 

 

temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

3)

Clogged Rheoseal

Disassemble two-piece seal

 

 

channel

housing and inspect.

 

 

 

 

Reduced pump

 

 

 

efficiency

1)

Worn gear(s)

Replace worn gear.

 

 

 

 

 

2)

Worn bearings

Replace worn bearings.

 

 

 

 

 

3)

Process conditions

Consult factory for clearance

 

 

changed

recommendations on new

 

 

 

process conditions.

 

 

 

 

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