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Maintenance
A373-10-880 Issue R
5.11.6 The vacuum is not maintained after the pump is switched off
The gas-ballast control is open.
O-ring(s) are damaged or missing.
The shaft seals have deteriorated.
5.11.7 The pumping speed is poor
The connecting pipelines are too small in diameter.
The connecting pipelines are too long.
The inlet-filter is blocked.
5.11.8 There is an external oil leak
The oil pump shaft seal is worn or damaged.
The oil box gasket has deteriorated.
There is an oil leak from gas-ballast control.
There is an oil-leak from the drain-plug.