Troubleshooting
Pump indications
Pump does not cycle.
Pump will not prime.
Pump cycles rapidly.
Pump cycles continuously,or
slowly (once or twice/hour).
External leaks
Product leakage visible at top of
adapter (13).
Product leakage visible at top of
follower tube (41).
Product leakage visible at bottom
of follower tube (41).
Internal leaks
Pump does not prime or cycles
continuously, or slowly (once or
twice/hour).
Possible problems
Air motor not operating properly.
Pump tube jammed and/or contains loose components.
Insufficient air pressure.
Excessive cycling speed.
Pump leaking internally.
Product source empty.
Pump leaking internally.
Pump leaking externally.
Distribution system leaking.
Initial tightening of adapter (13) to air motor (3)
not sufficient.
Damaged o-ring (12).
Initial tightening of tube (26) to adapter (13) not sufficient.
Initial tightening of tube (26) to retainer (28) not sufficient.
Initial tightening of extension (32) to retainer (28)
not sufficient.
Initial tightening of extension (32) to primer body (43)
not sufficient.
Gasket(s) (14) worn or improperly crushed.
Gasket (31) worn or improperly crushed.
Damaged o-ring (42)
Foreign material between ball (23) and seat in piston (25)
Foreign material between valve body (35) and valve seat (36)
Worn or damaged component(s)
• Ball (23)
• Piston (25)
• Spring (22)
• Valve body (35)
• Valve seat (36)
• Seal (29)
• Seal (34)
• Rod (38)
Solution
Inspect air motor and rebuild or replace as
necessary.
Rebuild pump tube.
Increase air pressure.
Reduce air pressure.
See Internal leaks.
Replenish product.
See Internal leaks.
See External leaks.
Correct leak.
Tighten adapter (13) into air motor (3)
Replace o-ring (12)
Tighten tube (26) into adapter (13)
Tighten tube (26) into retainer (28)
Tighten extension (32) into retainer (28)
Tighten extension (32) into primer body (43)
Replace gasket(s) (14)
Replace gasket (31)
Replace o-ring (42)
Locate and eliminate source of foreign material.
Disassemble pump tube, clean, inspect, and
replace worn or damaged components.
Disassemble pump tube, clean, inspect, and
replace worn or damaged components.
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