Niro Soavi S.p.A
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
18.Not enough oil
pressure and
intervention of pressure
switch
• Leakage on the
lubricating circuit
• Check the oil circuit,
replace gaskets and
tighten joints
• Low oil level • Restore correct oil
level
• Worn out sliding
bearings or crankshaft
• Contact NIRO SOAVI
• Faulty pressure switch • Check the pressure
switch and in case
replace; contact NIRO
SOAVI
• Leaking oil cooler • Check and replace;
contact NIRO SOAVI
19. Main motor
overload
• Too high
homogenizing pressure
• Reduce to nominal
value
• Wear on drive end • Check wear and
contact NIRO SOAVI
• Too high belts tension • Check belts tension
• Faulty main motor • Check main motor; in
case replace
20.Oil leakage in the
water sump
• Leakage from
crossheads seals
• Replace gaskets
(Section 4 –
MAINTENANCE)
• Scratched crosshead
extensions
• Replace (contact
NIRO SOAVI)
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