SVCN 7 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Mechanical Causes:
Impeller damaged by foreign
material.
Broken or damaged coupling.
Dismantle pump and correct.
Pump loses prime after starting.
Insufficient liquid supply.
Ensure that suction valve is
wide open. Check for
appropriate liquid level or
blocked suction strainer.
Excessive amount of air or
vapor in the liquid.
Check suction system for air
leakage and correct.
Clogged impeller.
Dismantle pump and correct.
Suction pipe clogged.
Remove foreign material.
Pump vibration
Loose mounting or coupling
bolts.
Tighten bolts.
Misalignment.
Check alignment and correct.
Air or gas in liquid.
Vent air and check suction for
leaks. Tighten flange bolts.
Incorrect Installation.
Baseplate not correctly
supported along rails.
Foreign material in impeller
causing unbalance.
Dismantle pump and remove
any foreign material.
Mechanical Causes: Shaft bent
Dismantle pump and replace
part or parts causing
vibration.
Pump overloads driver
False overload signal.
Check starter controls.
Wire/connections faulty
Check for hot spots in lines.
Speed too high.
Check driver instruction
manual.
Specific gravity too high.
Check rated conditions.
Pump bearings seized or
rotating element binding.
Dismantle pump and replace
part or parts causing
seizures or binding.
Pump stops abruptly.
Pump binding at running fits.
Dismantle pump and realign
rotor in case.
High pump thrust bearing
temperature rise.
Incorrect lubrication, including
inadequate cooling.
Replenish oil with correct grade
lubricant and ensure proper
cooling capacity.
Insufficient oil.
Add oil.
Contaminated oil.
Drain and refill with clean oil,
change filter.
Excessive seal leakage.
Seal faces damaged.
Replace seal faces.
Pump is noisy.
Cavitation.
Check that pump is primed.
Check for high suction
temperature, increase static
head. Check for obstruction
in suction line.
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