TM 55-2090-201-14&P
3-3. OPERATORS TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES (Continued).
Table 3-1.
Operators Troubleshooting Chart Type C and D Separators
(Continued).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
4.
Motor runs and kicks out.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
5.
Pump fails to
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Review prestart checks.
Properly align system.
Check for excessive discharge pressure:
Is prefil-
ter element clogged?
Is discharge line obstructed?
Replace element per paragraph 3-38.
Remove obstruction.
Inspect for loose connections.
Tighten.
Check for improper ventilation.
Increase ventilation.
pump or prime.
Check for closed valve in suction line.
Open closed valve.
Inspect for clogged or leaking strainer on inlet
line.
Clean strainer per paragraph 3-29.
Inspect for broken flexible joint.
Report to General Support Maintenance.
Pump still fails to operate.
Report condition to General Support Main-
tenance.
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