Finish Thompson MSVKC Series - Manual (Page 10)

• Pump not primed.
• Air lock in pump.
• Discharge head too high.
• Closed valve.
• Viscosity or specific gravity too high (magnets uncoupled).
iNsuFFiCieNt disCharge
• Discharge head higher than anticipated.
• Clogged suction line, foot valve or crimp in hose.
• Foot valve too small.
• Foot valve or suction opening not submerged enough.
• Incorrect pump rotation
iNsuFFiCieNt Pressure
• Air or gasses in liquid.
• Impeller diameter too small.
• Discharge head higher than anticipated.
• Incorrect pump rotation.
loss oF Prime
• Leaking discharge line.
• Suction lift too high or insufficient NPSHA. Should be 2 feet
above NPSHR.
• Foreign matter in impeller.
• Leaking valve.
• Malfunctioning level sensor or control.
exCessiVe Power CoNsumPtioN
•
System head lower than rating.
• Pumps too much liquid.
• Specific gravity or viscosity of liquid being pumped is too high or
higher than defined in application.
• Binding pump parts.
VibratioN/Noise
• Excess bearing wear.
• Drive magnet uncoupled.
• Loose magnet.
• Pump cavitation.
• Motor or piping not properly secured.
• Foreign object in impeller.
• Set screws on motor shaft coupling loose.
• Drive magnet assembly may not be properly set or secured.
WaRRanty
Finish Thompson, Inc (manufacturer) warrants this pump product to be
free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year
from date of purchase by original purchaser. If a warranted defect,
which is determined by manufacturer’s inspection, occurs within this
period, it will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s option,
provided (1) the product is submitted with proof of purchase date and (2)
transportation charges are prepaid to the manufacturer. Liability under
this warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing the product or
parts thereof and is in lieu of any other warranties, either expressed or
implied. This warranty does apply only to normal wear of the product or
components. This warranty does not apply to products or parts broken
due to, in whole or in part, accident, overload, abuse, chemical attack,
tampering, or alteration. The warranty does not apply to any other equip-
ment used or purchased in combination with this product. The manufac-
turer accepts no responsibility for product damage or personal injuries
sustained when the product is modified in any way. If this warranty
does not apply, the purchaser shall bear all cost for labor, material and
transportation.
Manufacturer shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages
including, but not limited to process down time, transportation costs,
costs associated with replacement or substitution products, labor costs,
product installation or removal costs, or loss of profit. In any and all
events, manufacturer’s liability shall not exceed the purchase price of the
product and/or accessories.
Call our toll free Technical Service Hot Line, 1-800-888-3743, if you
have any questions regarding product operation or repair.
oRDeRinG spaRe paRts
Spare parts can be ordered from your local distributor. Always refer to
pump model number to avoid error.
otHeR FinisH tHompson pRoDuCts
Drum Transfer Pumps, available in sanitary construction, stainless
steel, polypropylene, PVDF, and CPVC, are capable of flows to 40 gpm,
discharge head to 80 feet and viscosities to 15,000 cps.
Portable Mixers for turbine mixing and blending handle viscosities to
1,000 cps with gentle, non-vortexing circulation. Available in 316 stain-
less steel.
Centrifugal Pumps, in polypropylene, PVDF, and 316 stainless steel are
offered in mag drive sealless or mechanical seal models. Pumps are
capable of 250 gpm, up to 130 feet discharge head, and 220
o F (104 o C)
maximum.
For more product information, contact Finish Thompson Inc.
Toll Free Service 1-800-888-3743
Part Number J104101, Rev 5, 2-5-09
Literature ID No. FT02-852E
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No disCharge