
LNGT USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 00083107 02-08
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FAULT SYMPTOM
Pump overheats and seizes
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Bearings have short life
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Pump vibrates or is noisy
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Mechanical seal has short life
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Mechanical seal leaks excessively
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Pump requires excessive power
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Pump loses prime after starting
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Insufficient pressure developed
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Insufficient capacity delivered
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Pump does not deliver liquid
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PROBABLE CAUSES POSSIBLE REMEDIES
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Shaft bent.
Check shaft runouts are within acceptable values.
CONSULT FLOWSERVE.
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Rotating part rubbing on stationary part internally. Check and CONSULT FLOWSERVE, if necessary.
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Bearings worn. Replace bearings.
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Wearing ring surfaces worn. Replace worn wear ring/surfaces.
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Impeller damaged or eroded. Replace or CONSULT FLOWSERVE for improved
material selection.
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Leakage under sleeve due to joint failure. Replace joint and check for damage.
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Shaft sleeve worn or scored or running off centre. Check and renew defective parts.
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Mechanical seal improperly installed. Check alignment of faces or damaged parts and
assembly method used.
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Incorrect type of mechanical seal for operating
conditions.
CONSULT FLOWSERVE.
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Shaft running off centre because of worn bearings
or misalignment.
Check misalignment and correct if necessary. If
alignment satisfactory check bearings for excessive
wear.
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Impeller out of balance resulting in vibration.
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Abrasive solids in liquid pumped.
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Internal misalignment of parts preventing seal ring
and seat from mating properly.
Check and CONSULT FLOWSERVE.
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Mechanical seal was run dry. Check mechanical seal condition and source of dry
running and repair.
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Internal misalignment due to improper repairs
causing impeller to rub.
Check method of assembly, possible damage or
state of cleanliness during assembly.
Remedy or CONSULT FLOWSERVE, if necessary.
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Excessive thrust caused by a mechanical failure
inside the pump.
Check wear condition of impeller, its clearances and
liquid passages.
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Excessive grease in ball bearings. Check method of regreasing.
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Lack of lubrication for bearings. Check hours run since last change of lubricant, the
schedule and its basis.
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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.
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Damaged bearings due to contamination. Check contamination source and replace damaged
bearings.
C. MOTOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
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Wrong direction of rotation. Reverse 2 phases at motor terminal box.
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