Finish Thompson AV 6 & 8 Series - Manual (Page 6)

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No or iNsuffiCieNt floW
1. Pump not primed.
2. Closed valve.
3. Viscosity too high.
4. Air leaks in suction piping.
5. Discharge head higher than anticipated.
6. suction lift too high or insufficient NPsh.
7. Check for clogged suction line.
iNsuffiCieNt Pressure
1. Air or gas in liquid.
2. impeller diameter too small.
3. Discharge head higher than anticipated.
4. motor speed insufficient (too low) or rotation incorrect.
wARRAnty
tRoubleshootIng
finish thompson, inc warrants this pump product to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 180 days 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 of 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 prod-
ucts 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 equipment used or purchased in combination
with this product. the manufacturer 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 dam-
ages 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.
ADDItIonAl InFoRmAtIon
orDeriNg sPAre PArts
spare parts can be ordered from your local distributor. Always refer
to pump model number to avoid error.
other fti ProDuCts
Drum transfer pumps are available in sanitary construction, stainless
steel, polypropylene and CPVC. flows to 40 gpm, discharge heads
to 300 feet and viscosities to 100,000 cP.
portable mixers for turbine mixing and blending handle viscosities
to 1,000 cP with gentle, non-vortex circulation. Available in 316
stainless steel construction.
sealed Centrifugal pumps in gf polypropylene and Cf PVDf come
with a wide variety of sealing materials. flows to 250 gpm, discharge
heads to 130 feet and temperatures to 200 degrees f (93º C).
sealless mag Drive Centrifugal pumps in gf polypropylene, Cf
PVDf. and etfe lined ductile iron. flows to 330 gpm and discharge
heads to 325 feet. handles temperatures up to 220°f. run-dry
capability. mounts to standard frame motors.
loss of Prime
1. leaking suction line.
2. foot valve or suction opening not submerged enough.
3. foot valve too small or leaking.
4. Air or gas in liquid.
5. foreign matter in impeller.
exCessiVe PoWer CoNsumPtioN
1. head lower than rating. excessive flow.
2. specific gravity or viscosity of liquid is too high.
exCessiVe ViBrAtioN
1. loose piping or bolts.
2. Pump cavitating from improper suction or feed.
Service 1-800-888-3743
Literature ID Number FT01-830D
Part Number J103335, Rev 7, 5-14-13