TM 55-1930-209-14&P-2
Table 4-1. Seawater Discharge Pump and Cooling Pump Troubleshooting (Cont'd)
Problem
Probable Cause
Suggested Action
5.
Motor runs too fast under
load
a.
Line voltage is too high
a.
Check line voltage (paragraph 4-7.2.6.2
for
seawater
discharge
pump
or
paragraph 4-7.2.7.2 for cooling pump)
6.
Motor fails to start but gives
a loud hum
a.
One of the phases to motor is not
energized
a.
Check thermal overload units in motor
controller
and
replace
if
necessary.
Check
cable
continuity
to
motor
(paragraph
4-7.2.6.2
for
seawater
discharge pump or paragraph 4-7.2.7.2 for
cooling pump)
Table 4-2. Cooling Pump Motor Controller Troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
Suggested Action
1.
Motor
controller
fails
to
operate
a.
Motor controller is malfunctioning
a.
Visually check for signs of heat, smoke, or
smell of burning insulation. Replace
damaged part or repair as given in step 4
b.
Bad fuse
b.
Replace fuse
2.
Motor controller fails to start
motor after pressing START
button and overload rely
reset button
a.
If system remains dead, motor
controller at fault
a.
Check
motor
controller
(paragraph
4-7.2.7.2) relay reset button
b.
If power contacts close power
circuit at fault
b.
Check power circuit to motor (paragraph
4-7.2.7.2)
c.
If motor fails to start and give
3.
Contacts chatter
a.
Poor contact in control relay
a.
Clean relay contact
4.
Overheated contacts
a.
Dirty contact tips
a.
Clean relay contacts
b.
Loose connections
b.
Clean and tighten
5.
Noisy magnet
a.
Broken coil
a.
Replace
b.
Dirt or rust on magnet
b.
Clean
c.
Low voltage
c.
Check system voltage and correct if
wrong
6.
Magnet failure to drop out
a.
Gummy substance on magnet
faces
a.
Clean with approved solvent
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