7. Fault nding
A list of fault condions and their possible causes is provided in the following secons to
assist in basic fault-nding. If unable to recfy a fault when using this guide, call the
supplier or our nearest service centre for advice.
7.1 The pump has failed to start
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The electrical supply fuse has failed.
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The motor is incorrectly wired.
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The operang voltage does not match that of the motor.
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The exhaust lter or exhaust line is blocked.
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The oil temperature is below 13 °C.
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The oil is too viscous.
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The oil is contaminated.
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The pump is seized aer long storage or has been le to stand aer pumping
contaminants.
▪ The motor is faulty.
7.2 The pump fails to achieve specied performance (failure to reach
ulmate vacuum)
▪ The measuring technique or gauge is unsuitable.
▪ There is a leak in the external vacuum system.
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The gas-ballast control is open.
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The oil level is too low.
▪ The pump has been lled with the wrong type of oil.
▪ The oil is contaminated.
▪ The pump has not primed.
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The vacuum ngs are dirty.
▪ The inlet-lter is blocked.
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The pump has not warmed up.
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The motor sha rotates in the wrong direcon.
7.3 The pump is noisy
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The motor fan-cover is damaged.
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The coupling and fan assembly are poorly adjusted.
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The motor coupling is loose.
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The motor bearings are worn.
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The oil is contaminated with solid parcles.
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One of the pump blades is scking.
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