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CENTRIFUGAL PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
N PROBLEM /
CAUSE CORRECTION
O SYMPTOM
1 No liquid being Suction lined plugged/ clogged Clear obstrcutions
pumped Pump not primed Reprime pump
Impeller clogged Try back flushing to clear
impeller
Incorrect rotation Reverse motor leads to a
2 Pump not producing Air leak at stuffing box Tighten packing/ replace
rated flow or pressure seal
Air leak at gasket Replace with new gasket
proper gasket sealant if r
Impeller partly clogged Back Flush
Low suction head Open suction valve all th
and check suction piping
3 Hot bearing Improper lubrication Check for proper grease
and relubricate
Improper alignment Realign pump and motor
4 Pump Vibrates Poor alignmet Align motor and pump sh
Worn bearings Replace bearings
Pump is cavitating Recalculate pump/ check
attributes
Unbalanced impeller If due to foreign material,
flus; If impeller is worn, r
Broken parts on impeller of Replace impeller
shaft
5 Pump begin to pump Air pocket in suction line Change piping to elimina
5 Pump begin to pump Air pocket in suction line Change piping to elimina
and then stops pocketing
of 2Air leak in suction line Plug the leak
Pump not primed properly Reprime pump
6 Motor amperage draw Rotating parts are binding Check rebuilding procedu
is excessive correct interfering parts
Related titles Pump is pumping too much Machine impeller to small
liquid
Stuffing box packing is too Readjust
tight
7 Leakagebox
at stuffing Worn mechanical
Shaft sleeve sealisparts
(if used) scored Replace
Replace seal
sleeve with new,
or cut remachine and replace
Packing improperly adjusted Tighten or replace packin
material
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