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SHURflo High Head Pedestal-Mount Centrifugal Pumps

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<strong>SHURflo</strong> Operating Instructions, Performance,Specifications and Parts ManualTroubleshooting ChartSymptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective ActionPump runs but no fluid 1. Faulty suction piping 1. Replace2. Pump located too far from fluid source 2. Relocate3. Gate valve closed 3. Open4. Clogged strainer 4. Clean or replace5. Fouled foot valve 5. Clean or replace6. Discharge height too great 6. Lower the height7. Suction lift too great 7. Lower pumpPump will not prime or 1. Air leak in suction line 1. Repair or replaceretain prime after 2. Clogged foot valve or strainer 2. Clean or replaceoperatingPump starts and stops 1. Fouled impeller 1. Cleanpumping 2. Faulty mechanical seal 2. Replace3. Leak in suction line 3. Repair4. Leak in foot valve 4. Repair or replace316 Stainless Steel, Bronzeand Cast Iron Models<strong>SHURflo</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>Head</strong> <strong>Pedestal</strong>-<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Centrifugal</strong> <strong>Pumps</strong>316 Stainless Steel, Bronze and Cast Iron ModelsFlow rate is low 1. Incorrect speed 1. Check drive2. Piping is fouled or damaged 2. Clean or replace3. Clogged impeller or worn impeller 3. Clean or replace4. Discharge line restricted or undersized 4. Flush out piping or replace5. <strong>High</strong> discharge pressure 5. Check and reduceExcessive noise while 1. Pump not secured to firm foundation 1. Secure properlypump in operation 2. Piping not supported to relieve 2. Make necessary adjustmentsstrain on pump assembly3. Restricted suction line 3. Clean or correct4. Cavitation (noise like marbles in pump) 4. a. Reduce speedb. Increase inlet sizec. Too viscous (thickness ofmaterial being pumpedtoo large)Liquid drips from point 1. Damaged mechanical seal 1. Replace (See Mechanical Sealwhere shaft enters theReplacement)pump casing, when pump 2. Liquid being pumped is over 200°F 2. Lower liquid temp.

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