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Problem
Cause
Remedy
The discharge capacity is too
low.
Insufficient thermal output of
the user.
The pipes do not have a
continuous fall in flow direction.
Make sure that the lines run with a
continuous fall in flow direction.
Fluid escapes (equipment is
leaking).
The body has been damaged by
corrosion or erosion.
Replace the equipment with a new one.
Use equipment made of material that is
suitable for the application.
Fluid escapes (equipment is
leaking).
The equipment or the body is
damaged.
Replace the equipment with a new one.
Fluid escapes (equipment is
leaking).
A gasket is damaged.
Replace the gasket with a new one.
Clean gasket seating surfaces.
Fluid escapes (equipment is
leaking).
The stuffing box packing has not
been tightened enough.
Tighten the stuffing-box packing hand
tight.
Make sure that the stuffing box packing
does not impair the movement of the
internals.
 If faults occur that are not listed above or cannot
be corrected, please contact our Technical
Service or authorized agency in your country.