41-818820.22.23sm-rev0812
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Symptom: Potential Cause(s): Recommendation(s):
Pump Cycles Once
Deadhead(systempressuremeetsorexceedsair
supply pressure).
Increasetheinletairpressuretothepump.Pumpisdesignedfor1:1pressureratioatzeroow.
(Doesnotapplytohighpressure2:1units).
Airvalveorintermediategasketsinstalledincorrectly. Installgasketswithholesproperlyaligned.
Bent or missing actuator plunger. Remove pilot valve and inspect actuator plungers.
Pump Will Not Operate
/ Cycle
Pumpisoverlubricated. Setlubricatoronlowestpossiblesettingorremove.Unitsaredesignedforlubefreeoperation.
Lackofair(linesize,PSI,CFM). Checktheairlinesizeandlength,compressorcapacity(HPvs.CFMrequired).
Check air distribution system. Disassembleandinspectmainairdistributionvalve,pilotvalveandpilotvalveactuators.
Dischargelineisblockedorcloggedmanifolds. Checkforinadvertentlycloseddischargelinevalves.Cleandischargemanifolds/piping.
Deadhead(systempressuremeetsorexceedsair
supply pressure).
Increasetheinletairpressuretothepump.Pumpisdesignedfor1:1pressureratioatzeroow.
(Doesnotapplytohighpressure2:1units).
Blockedairexhaustmufer. Removemuferscreen,cleanorde-ice,andre-install.
Pumpeduidinairexhaustmufer. Disassemblepumpchambers.Inspectfordiaphragmruptureorloosediaphragmplateassembly.
Pumpchamberisblocked. Disassembleandinspectwettedchambers.Removeorushanyobstructions.
Pump Cycles and Will
Not Prime or No Flow
Cavitation on suction side. Check suction condition (move pump closer to product).
Checkvalveobstructed.Valveball(s)notseating
properly or sticking.
Disassemblethewetendofthepumpandmanuallydislodgeobstructioninthecheckvalvepocket.
Clean out around valve ball cage and valve seat area. Replace valve ball or valve seat if damaged.
Useheaviervalveballmaterial.
Valveball(s)missing(pushedintochamberor
manifold).
Wornvalveballorvalveseat.Wornngersinvalveballcage(replacepart).CheckChemical
Resistance Guide for compatibility.
Valveball(s)/seat(s)damagedorattackedbyproduct. Check Chemical Resistance Guide for compatibility.
Checkvalveand/orseatiswornorneedsadjusting. Inspectcheckvalvesandseatsforwearandpropersetting.Replaceifnecessary.
Suction line is blocked. Removeorushobstruction.Checkandclearallsuctionscreensorstrainers.
Excessivesuctionlift. Forliftsexceeding20’ofliquid,llingthechamberswithliquidwillprimethepumpinmostcases.
Suction side air leakage or air in product. Visuallyinspectallsuction-sidegasketsandpipeconnections.
Pumpeduidinairexhaustmufer. Disassemblepumpchambers.Inspectfordiaphragmruptureorloosediaphragmplateassembly.
Pump Cycles Running
Sluggish / Stalling,
Flow Unsatisfactory
Over lubrication. Setlubricatoronlowestpossiblesettingorremove.Unitsaredesignedforlubefreeoperation.
Icing. Removemuferscreen,de-ice,andre-install.Installapointofuseairdrier.
Clogged manifolds. Cleanmanifoldstoallowproperairow.
Deadhead(systempressuremeetsorexceedsair
supply pressure).
Increasetheinletairpressuretothepump.Pumpisdesignedfor1:1pressureratioatzeroow.
(Doesnotapplytohighpressure2:1units).
Cavitation on suction side. Check suction (move pump closer to product).
Lackofair(linesize,PSI,CFM). Checktheairlinesize,length,compressorcapacity.
Excessivesuctionlift. Forliftsexceeding20’ofliquid,llingthechamberswithliquidwillprimethepumpinmostcases.
Airsupplypressureorvolumeexceedssystemhd. Decreaseinletair(press.andvol.)tothepump.Pumpiscavitatingtheuidbyfastcycling.
Undersizedsuctionline. Meetorexceedpumpconnections.
Restrictiveorundersizedairline. Installalargerairlineandconnection.
Suction side air leakage or air in product. Visuallyinspectallsuction-sidegasketsandpipeconnections.
Suction line is blocked. Removeorushobstruction.Checkandclearallsuctionscreensorstrainers.
Pumpeduidinairexhaustmufer. Disassemblepumpchambers.Inspectfordiaphragmruptureorloosediaphragmplateassembly.
Check valve obstructed. Disassemblethewetendofthepumpandmanuallydislodgeobstructioninthecheckvalvepocket.
Checkvalveand/orseatiswornorneedsadjusting. Inspectcheckvalvesandseatsforwearandpropersetting.Replaceifnecessary.
Entrainedairorvaporlockinchamber(s). Purgechambersthroughtappedchamberventplugs.Purgingthechambersofaircanbedangerous.
Product Leaking
Through Exhaust
Diaphragmfailure,ordiaphragmplatesloose. Replace diaphragms, check for damage and ensure diaphragm plates are tight.
Diaphragmstretchedaroundcenterholeorboltholes. Checkforexcessiveinletpressureorairpressure.ConsultChemicalResistanceChartforcompatibility
withproducts,cleaners,temperaturelimitationsandlubrication.
Premature Diaphragm
Failure
Cavitation. Enlargepipediameteronsuctionsideofpump.
Excessiveoodedsuctionpressure. Movepumpclosertoproduct.Raisepump/placepumpontopoftanktoreduceinletpressure.
InstallBackpressuredevice(Techbulletin41r).Addaccumulationtankorpulsationdampener.
Misapplication(chemical/physicalincompatibility). ConsultChemicalResistanceChartforcompatibilitywithproducts,cleaners,temperaturelimitations
and lubrication.
Incorrectdiaphragmplatesorplatesonbackwards,
installedincorrectlyorworn.
CheckOperatingManualtocheckforcorrectpartandinstallation.Ensureouterplateshavenotbeen
worntoasharpedge.
Unbalanced Cycling
Excessivesuctionlift. Forliftsexceeding20’ofliquid,llingthechamberswithliquidwillprimethepumpinmostcases.
Undersizedsuctionline. Meetorexceedpumpconnections.
Pumpeduidinairexhaustmufer. Disassemblepumpchambers.Inspectfordiaphragmruptureorloosediaphragmplateassembly.
Suction side air leakage or air in product. Visuallyinspectallsuction-sidegasketsandpipeconnections.
Check valve obstructed. Disassemblethewetendofthepumpandmanuallydislodgeobstructioninthecheckvalvepocket.
Checkvalveand/orseatiswornorneedsadjusting. Inspectcheckvalvesandseatsforwearandpropersetting.Replaceifnecessary.
Entrainedairorvaporlockinchamber(s). Purgechambersthroughtappedchamberventplugs.
41-718855 Air Motor Repair Kit
Bumpers, Bushings, Gaskets, O-rings, Retaining Rings,
and Seals
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Encapsulated FKM O-rings for metal check valve seats
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316 Stainless Steel Check Balls, 316 Stainless Steel
Check Valve Seats, FEP-Encapsulated FKM O-rings for
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