24 albinpump@irco.com Albinpump.com Albin Pump ALH Instruction Manual
since 1928
ALH
Storage / Troubleshooting
7.2 - STORAGE OF THE PUMP HOSES
Hoses must be stored sheltered from light in a cool place. Their life is reduced after two years.
The performance of hoses is reduced at the end of this expiration date due to the aging of rubber.
8 | TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON RESOLUTION
The pump does not work
No power supply.
Check that the pump power switch is on position “ON”.
Check the connection of the motor.
The wheel of the pump stalls.
Check the xing of the hose.
Check that the discharge pressure is not too high.
Check that the product hasn´t sedimentated in the hose.
The lubricant level detector has been
operated.
Check the reason for which the level detector has
been operated.
Check the correct functioning of this one. If the
pump hose has busted, undertake the replacement of the
pump hose.
Low capacity or pressure
Not enough shims under shoes. Add the sucient number of shims.
Air leak at the inlet of the pump.
Check the tightening of the clamps of the pump and the sealing
of the inlet piping.
Valve closed or partly closed at inlet. Fully open the valve.
Wear of the hose. Replace the hose.
Product too viscous or the pump speed
is too high compared to the product
viscosity.
Ask for advice from your Albin distributor.
Piping blocked or partly blocked at inlet.
Unblock piping at inlet and verify there is product ow that
meets requirements.