Hose Storage; Troubleshooting - ALBIN PUMP ALH Instruction Manual

ALH
Storage / Troubleshooting
since 1928
7 .2 - STORAGE OF THE PUMP HOSES
Hoses must be stored sheltered from light in a cool place. Their life is reduced after two years.
The performance of hoses is reduced at the end of this expiration date due to the aging of rubber.

8 | TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
The pump does not work
Low capacity or pressure
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POSSIBLE REASON
No power supply.
The wheel of the pump stalls.
The lubricant level detector has been
operated.
Not enough shims under shoes.
Air leak at the inlet of the pump.
Valve closed or partly closed at inlet.
Wear of the hose.
Product too viscous or the pump speed
is too high compared to the product
viscosity.
Piping blocked or partly blocked at inlet.
Albin Pump ALH Instruction Manual
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RESOLUTION
Check that the pump power switch is on position "ON".
Check the connection of the motor.
Check the fixing of the hose.
Check that the discharge pressure is not too high.
Check that the product hasn´t sedimentated in the hose.
Check the reason for which the level detector has
been operated.
Check the correct functioning of this one. If the
pump hose has busted, undertake the replacement of the
pump hose.
Add the sufficient number of shims.
Check the tightening of the clamps of the pump and the sealing
of the inlet piping.
Fully open the valve.
Replace the hose.
Ask for advice from your Albin distributor.
Unblock piping at inlet and verify there is product flow that
meets requirements.