Problem

 

Possible Cause

 

Possible Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional audible alarm is not

 

The alarm package is wired

 

Correct wiring. Consult

 

functioning.

 

incorrectly.

 

wiring diagram.

 

(Refer to enclosed Control

 

Alarm package component

 

Troubleshoot and

 

Panel Manual for specific

 

failure.

 

repair/replace problem.

 

instructions.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blower is dead-headed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for obstruction.

 

 

 

 

 

Vent valve is not

 

 

 

 

 

 

operating. Check for

 

 

 

 

 

 

proper signal, voltage, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

80 to 90 psi (552 to 621

 

 

 

 

 

 

kPa) compressed air.

 

 

 

 

 

Worn seals in blower.

 

 

 

Pump package blower

 

 

Rebuild/replace blower.

 

 

 

 

Worn bearings in blower.

 

 

 

problem. Use a cfm/cfh

 

 

Vacuum conveying rate is

 

monitoring device to ensure

 

 

Rebuild or replace.

 

 

that blower cfm/cfh is to the

 

Loose drive belt(s).

 

declining due to a vacuum

 

 

 

 

manufacturer’s

 

 

Tighten or replace if worn.

 

loss in the system.

 

 

 

 

 

specifications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow the vacuum path

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consult Service Engineer if

 

 

 

 

 

from the blower through the

 

 

 

problem persists.

 

 

 

 

 

filter, piping, valves and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

material receivers to isolate

 

 

 

 

 

where the loss occurs.

 

 

 

 

 

Filter chamber problem. The

 

 

 

 

 

vacuum at the filter chamber

 

 

 

 

 

should be the same as the

 

 

 

 

 

blower generates. If the

 

 

 

 

 

vacuum at the filter chamber

 

 

 

 

 

is adequate, the problem is

 

 

 

 

 

down line.

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