Troubleshooting Guide - Balcrank PANTHER 1150-006 Operation, Installation, Maintenance And Repair Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

NOTE: Check all other possible
causes before disassembling pump.
CAUTION: Before servicing, reduce
!
fluid supply pressure to zero.
Trouble
Pump does not operate
Air motor is not tripping over
Air is leaking from exhaust
Grease is leaking from the exhaust
Erratic pump operation
Pump runs continuously
Fluid output on one stroke only or
continues to operate when
dispensing valve is closed
Pump operates, but pump output
on both strokes is low
(1) Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure (pages 2 and 8) and disconnect the fluid line. If the pump starts when the air is turned
on again, the line, etc. is clogged.
Probable Cause
Inadequate air supply pressure or
restricted air line
Clogged lines, hoses, valves, etc.
Damaged air motor
Air motor seals are worn/damaged
Air motor seals are worn/damaged
Adapter seal (16) is worn/damaged
Air entering suction line
Grease level too low
Air motor icing
Empty fluid supply
Blockage in pump tube or foot seal(9)
High pressure seal (6) is worn or damaged
High pressure ball (4) is stuck in grease
piston (5) or one or both are damaged
Inadequate air supply pressure or
restricted air line
Closed or clogged solenoid valve, meter,
dispensing valve, etc.
Air inlet strainer/filter clogged
Orifice in lower intake assembly disk (item
12) plugged.
9
Corrective Action
Increase or clear air supply
(1)
Ensure air is on and valves are open
Open; clear
(1)
Service / replace air motor
Service / replace air motor
Service / replace air motor
Replace
Check for loose connections
Refill, reprime or flush
Run pump at lower pressure; run at lower
cycles per minute; clean muffler (59)
Refill, reprime or flush
Remove pump tube, clear blockage
Replace
Replace ball and reseat
Increase air supply; increase air line supply
size
Clear
(1)
Clear
(1)
Remove material from orifice.