Troubleshooting - FLOWTECH flowboost G.V Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Troubleshooting

The maintenance and repair operations must be performed by qualified personnel.
Before servicing the set, disconnect the power supply and make sure there is no pressure in the hydraulic
components.
Wait at least 4 min before starting work on or in the unit. The capacitors in the intermediate circuit are
discharged by the internal discharge resistors.
The frequency converter memorizes the last alarms triggered. Refer to the frequency converter operating
instructions for the types of malfunctions and directions on how to check the last alarms triggered.
Set is off
Cause
Power supply disconnected
Switch in OFF position
Motor does not start
Cause
Power supply disconnected
Triggering of motor thermal protec-
tor
Defective motor
Frequent startups and stops
Cause
Defective tank
Tank Precharge wrongs
Precharge pressure tank is zero
The pump speed increases and decreases without stop, and with no water consuption (user closed)
Cause
Water leaks through the non-return
valve
Tank damaged or undersized
The motor runs but no water is delivered
Cause
No water on suction side or inside
pump
Air in suction piping or pump
Loss of pressure on suction side
Check valve blocked
Clogged pipe
Solution
Connect power supply
Set switch to ON
Solution
Connect power supply
Eliminate malfunction and reset the switch
Repair or replace the motor
Solution
Repair or replace the tank
Set new pressure precharge value in according to pump and set point
The tank must be precharged
Solution
Check the hydraulic system and check the valve
Repair or replace the tank
Solution
1. Fill (prime) the pump or suction piping
2. Open the on-off valves
Bleed the pump, check the suction connections
Check the NPSH and, if necessary, modify the system
Clean the valve
Clean the pipe
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