TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem
Possible cause
Correction
Cyclic movement of the
pumphead
Misalignment of pumphead
and drive.
Check the alignment of
pumphead and drive. See
chapter 3.
Check the fixation of the
pumphead and the drive to
the support set.
Check the fixation of the
support set components.
Rattling or squeaking noise
near the pumphead.
Damaged bare shaft kit
bearing
Check the alignment. See
above.
Check the bearing and the
seal and replace if
necessary. See chapter 4.
Rattling or squeaking noise
near the gearbox.
Damaged gearbox
bearing(s)
Check the alignment. See
above.
Check the condition of the
gearbox. Refer to the
documentation of the
gearbox.
Spider particles on the drive
support plate
Damaged spider in the
flexible coupling
Check the alignment. See
above.
Replace the spider.
Check the condition of the
coupling halves and
replace these if necessary.