SeaLand Vacuum Pump owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Service instructions

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING Before attempting to open or service the pump:

1.If possible, flush pump with clean water and disinfectant.

2.Allow motor to cool if overheated.

3.Disconnect power supply to pump before servicing unit. Follow proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Problem

Possible Cause

Service instructions

 

 

 

1. Pump fails to prime.

a. Air leak(s) in suction (inlet) line.

a. Correct leak.

 

b. Suction (inlet) line collapsed.

b. Replace suction line.

 

c. Suction (inlet) or discharge (outlet)

c. Clean or replace valves (4 required).

 

check valves clogged or worn out.

 

 

d. Torn or broken diaphragm.

d. Replace diaphragm.

 

e. Suction line clogged.

e. Clean suction line.

 

f. Diaphragm or flange bolts loose.

f. Tighten bolts.

 

 

 

2. Pump stops or has

a. Air in suction line.

a. Correct leak.

reduced flow.

b. Suction line collapsed.

b. Replace suction line.

 

 

c. Torn or broken diaphragm.

c. Replace diaphragm.

 

d. Clogged suction or discharge line.

d. Clean suction or discharge line.

 

e. Suction lift or discharge lift (head)

e. Check installation and correct as

 

too high.

required.

 

f. Suction or discharge valves in pump

f. Clean or replace valves (4 required).

 

clogged or defective.

 

 

 

 

3. Excessive current draw

a. Liquid solution too thick.

a. Dilute if possible.

requires too much

 

b. Clean or replace valves (2 required).

power.

b. Discharge valves in pump clogged.

 

c. Excessive suction or discharge lifts

c. Check installation and correct as

 

(head).

required.

 

 

 

4. Excessive noise.

a. Pump, gear reducer or motor loose.

a. Tighten bolts.

b. Gear reducer low on oil.

b. Check oil level.

 

 

 

 

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Vacuum Pump specifications

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