Rosenbauer R600 - Pump Noise, Vibration, and Poor Performance

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28.03.1996 / PT / Rev 00
Feuerlöschpumpe R600
Fire Pump R600
© 1996
FAILURE PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump does - Pump not engaged Engage pump
not operate - Priming pump disengaged Engage priming pump
- Suction lift too high Reduce suction lift
- Suction strainer not under water Place suction strainer under water
- Suction strainer obstructed Clean suction strainer
- Suction hose defective or gasket Change suction hose;
not installed properly or install gaskets properly or
damaged change them
- Suction screen obstructed Clean suction screen
- Drafting valve closed Open drafting valve
- Drain valve not closed Close drain valve
- Discharge valve leaks due to Clean discharge valve
impurity or gasket damage (rinse with clean water) or
change gasket
- Belt oily or turned-off Clean and/or change the Belt
Poor priming - Valves of the priming pump Change valves
performance are damaged
Pump is noisy - Suction lift too high Reduce suction lift
and vibrates - Pump cavitates Reduce engine speed and nozzle
diameter; clean suction strainer
and suction screen
Poor pump - Suction strainer is obstructed Clean suction strainer
performance - Suction hose defective; Change suction hose;
gaskets not properly installed install gaskets properly
or damaged or change them
- Suction screen obstructed Clean suction screen
- Engine does not perform Check engine
- Discharge valves not fully opened Open discharge valve
Fehlersuche
Trouble Shooting
Problems and their Solutions
Propulsion problems: please refer to manufacturers manual
Pump problems: please refer to the list below; this list is not a complete list,
but it may help to locate the source of the problem
ATTENTION !
If any assistance is necessary do not hesitate to call your next "Rosenbauer" representive or contact the
"Rosenbauer" Service Department.