WIK USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH BO2662 5/09
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FAULT SYMPTOM
Pu m p o v e rh e a ts a n d s e i z e s
B e a ri n g s h a v e s h o rt l i f e
Pu m p v i b ra t e s o r i s n o i s y
M e c h a n i c a l s e a l h a s s h o rt l i f e
M e c h a n i c a l s e a l l e a k s e x c e s s i v e l y
Pu m p r e q u i re s e x c e s s i v e p o w e r
Pu m p l o s e s p ri m e a ft e r s ta rt i n g
I n s u f f i c i e n t p r e s s u r e d e v e l o p e d
I n s u f f i c i e n t c a pa c i t y d e l i v e r e d
Pu m p d o e s n o t d e l i v e r l i q u i d
PROBABLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE REMEDIES
Improper installation of bearings
(damage during assembly, incorrect
assembly, wrong type of bearing etc).
Check method of assembly, possible
damage or state of cleanliness during
assembly and type of bearing used.
Remedy or CONSULT FLOWSERVE, if
necessary.
Damaged bearings due to
contamination.
Check contamination source and replace
damaged bearings.
C. MOTOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
Wrong direction of rotation.
Reverse 2 phases at motor terminal box.
Motor running on 2 phases only.
Check supply and fuses.
Motor running too slow.
Check motor terminal box connections
and voltage.