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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Possible Cause
Correction
Low Degree Of Vacuum
1. Insufficient oil
1. Add oil up to the oil level line
2. Dirty oil
2. Replace the oil
3. Oil intake is blocked
3. Clean the oil intake or filter
4. Hose or gas inlet is clogged
4. Check the connecting pipes
5. Pump is unsuitable for the
application
5. Get a suitable pump for the application
Oil Leaks
1. Oil seal is damaged
1. Replace the oil seal
2. Housing gasket is loose or worn out
2. Replace the housing gasket
Oil Spray
1. Too much oil
1. Adjust the oil level to the recommended level
2. Gas inlet pressure is too high or too
much gas has been pumped
2. Use a bigger pump or reduce gas inlet
pressure
Starting Difficulty
1. Oil temperature is too low
1. Attempt to start the pump multiple times to
warm the oil
2. Electrical malfunction
2. Check and repair any electrical issues
3. Foreign matter is in the pump
3. Check and remove any foreign matter from
the pump system
Failure To Pull a Good
Vacuum
Leakage in vacuum gauge or
connections
Confirm leakage by monitoring the vacuum
gauge while applying vacuum pump oil at all
connections or suspected leak points. The
vacuum will improve briefly while the oil is
sealing the leak.
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