Wilo VT - Page 44

Installation and operating instructions WILO Mather and Platt – VT pumps 44
Causes Remedies
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Rotating part rubbing on stationary part Incorrect assembly, correct the assembly
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Bearing worn Check lubrication, shaft run out, alignment, replace if required
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Wearing rings worn Replace
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Impeller damaged Replace
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Casing gasket defective, permitting internal Replace
leakage
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Shaft or shaft sleeves worn or scored at packing Replace
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Packing improperly installed Use correct grade and size of packing
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Type of packing incorrect for operating Use correct grade and size of packing
condition
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Shaft running' out of center because of worn Rectify
bearings or misalignment
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Rotor out of balance, causing vibration Balance the rotor
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Gland too tight, resulting in no flow of liquid to Adjust gland. Ensure sealing water flow
lubricate packing
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Cooling liquid not being provided to water- Provide
cooled stuffing boxes
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Excessive clearance at bottom of stuffing box Check pumps assembly
between shaft and casing, causing packing to be
forced into the pump
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Dirt or grit in sealing, liquid leading to scoring of Provide clean liquid for flushing
shaft or shaft sleeve
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Excessive thrust caused by mechanical failure Check pump operation and assembly
inside pump or by failure of hydraulic balancing
device, if any (in case of multistage pump etc.)
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Excessive grease or oil in antifriction bearing Attend
housing or lack of cooling, causing excessive
bearing temperature
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Lack of lubrication Provide proper lubrication
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Improper installation of antifriction bearings Rectify or replace bearing
(damage, incorrect assembly of stacked bearings,
use of unmatched bearings as a pair etc.)
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Dirt in bearings Investigate the cause and clean bearing.
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Rusting of bearings from water in housing Arrest water ingress
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Excessive cooling of water- cooled bearing, Reduce cooling water flow
resulting in condensation of atmospheric
moisture in bearing housing