Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Troubleshooting
10/2010 95-03009 Page 73
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION
Rapid Seal Wear Prolonged “dry” running Adjust process to insure pump has a continual
fresh supply of product during operation.
Abrasive solids (unfiltered) in flush water
suppli
ed to seal
Use only filtered water in seal flush system.
Seal Leaks Gasket damaged or worn Disassemble pump and inspect for damage.
Seal not installed correctly Disassemble pump and inspect seal for damage
(rep
lace if necessary).
Install seal correctly and
assemble pump.
Carbon seal worn or damaged Disassemble pump and inspect seal for damage
(repl
ace if necessary).
Inlet/Outlet connection loose or no
gasket
Inspect Inlet/outlet connection for gasket and
tighte
n connection.
Casing clamp loose Tighten clamp.