Clarke DFT230 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual - Page 8
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FAULTFINDING
Problem
The pump fails to
operate.
Motor turns slowly
when starting.
Lack of flow delivery. Low level in the storage
Leakage from the
pump body.
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Check
Check for power failure if
pump is plugged in.
Check the switch is on and
that the fuse is not blown.
Pump rotor jammed.
Motor fault.
Thermal cut-out has tripped.
Low supply voltage.
tank.
Foot filter blocked.
Pump is positioned too high
above the storage tank.
By-pass valve blocked.
Air entering the pump via
the suction tubing.
Narrowing of the suction
tubing.
Low pump speed.
Suction tubing is resting on
the bottom of the tank.
Seal damaged.
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Solution
Plug the pump into the
socket.
Replace fuse or switch
on.
Check for possible
damage or obstruction
of the rotating parts.
Return to Clarke Service
Department for repair.
Wait for pump to cool
down before re-starting.
Check electrical supply.
Refill the tank.
Clean out the filter.
Position the pump lower
in relation to the tank.
Return to Clarke Service
Department for repair.
Check the tubing
connections.
Tubing is damaged,
blocked, or the wrong
type of tubing being
used.
Check the power supply.
Raise the tubing.
Return to Clarke Service
Department for repair.