Trochoid Pump

Lunary Pump
Instruction Manual

Important
Read this manual thoroughly and carefully before installing or selecting a
pump.

Follow all instructions carefully to ensure the correct and efficient pump
installation and operation.

This manual contains suggestions and instructions on pump selection,

installation, operation, and troubleshooting.

Failure to observe this manual prior to operation may result in personal

injury and/or equipment damage.

Store this manual in a safe and readily accessible

location for future references

T201806EN
 Trochoid Pump and Lunary Pump(GPL)
Instruction Manual
For Safe Pump Operation
Safety
●Safety Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 2
●Safety Measures .......................................................................................................................... 2
Pump Installation
●Installation .................................................................................................................................... 3
●Installation Positions for the Trochoid Pump, Trochoid Pump with Motor, Trochoid
Pump with Motor and Base Coupling, Lunary Pump with Motor and Base Coupling ....... 3
●Installation Site ............................................................................................................................ 3
Pipe Arrangement
●Pipe Connections ........................................................................................................................ 4
●Types of Pipes and Couplings ................................................................................................... 4
●Discharge Pipework .................................................................................................................... 6
●Filters ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Preparations
●Before Operation ......................................................................................................................... 7
●Test Run ........................................................................................................................................ 7
●Regular Inspections .................................................................................................................... 8
Maintenance
Warranty
Pump Selection
●Necessary Flow Rate. .................................................................................................................. 9
●Necessary Pressure. ................................................................................................................... 9
●Relief Valve Set Pressure............................................................................................................ 9
●Applicable Liquids ..................................................................................................................... 10
●Ambient Temperature ................................................................................................................ 10
●Oil Temperature Range. .............................................................................................................11
●Applicable Viscosity Ranges. ....................................................................................................11
●Rotation Direction. .................................................................................................................... 12
Motor Selection
●Required Power For the Pump. ................................................................................................ 12
●Applicable Voltage and Frequency. ......................................................................................... 13
●Surroundings of the installation site. ...................................................................................... 13
Pump Drive Method
●Attachment Method. .................................................................................................................. 13
Suction Capacities
Troubleshooting Chart

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 For Safe Pump Operation
Be sure to obtain a thorough understanding of all safety measures. Always
conduct the indicated precautionary steps and safety measures. When you see
the following symbols and titles in this manual, be alert to the potential for
personal injury or equipment damage.
Failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious personal
Danger: injury.

Warning: Failure to follow the instructions can result in death or personal injury.

Caution: Failure to follow the instructions can result in death or personal injury.

Safety
●Safety Equipment
・Be sure to equip motor with an “Earth-Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)” or
overload protection equipment. Use this equipment only after confirming that the
ratings are within the prescribe ratings stated on the motor’s name plate.
・Be sure to comply with local electrical codes and regulations.

Failure to use “Earth-Leakage Circuit Breakers(ELCB)” and

Caution: overload protection equipment could result in damage to the
equipment or motor burnout.

・To avoid damage to pump outlet, install a galvanometer, pressure sensor, or

such other devices in the pump’s outlet line to detect dry running.
・The oil seals and packings cannot be used indefinitely.
・Install the pump in a safe location, or provide an protective cover or device to
prevent personal injury or equipment damage caused by an accidental oil leaks.

●Safety Measures
・Keep children or other people incapable of judging risks away from the pumps.
・Protective equipment should be installed to prevent fingers, hands or other
objects from getting caught in the rotating or moving parts.
Getting your fingers, hands or articles caught in the rotating or
Warning:
moving parts may cause unexpected injury.

・Do not touch a pump or motor during or immediately after the operations.

Touching the pump or motor during the operation may result in

Warning:
burns.
・There may be sparks from the centrifugal force switch section when starting up
certain single-phase motors (IME200S, 2ME200S, 2ME400S, 2MY750S).
Do not place any flammable liquids or materials in the area
Danger:
surrounding the motor. Such items could catch fire.

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 Pump Installation
●Installation
・The pump should be installed at a position that is within 1m above or below the
oil surface level.
・It is advisable to mount the pump at a position where the suction port is above
the height of the oil surface level.
・Please consult us if the pump should be used outside the specification range as
stated above.

Installing the pump at a height of more than 1m above the oil

Caution: surface could result in poor suction, depending on the operating
conditions.

●Installation Positions for the Trochoid Pump, Trochoid Pump with Motor,
Trochoid Pump with Motor and Base Coupling, and Lunary Pump with
Motor and Base Coupling
・There are no particular restrictions on the mounting directions when installing
only the pump itself.
・When installing a Trochoid pump with a motor, the pump cannot be installed in a
position higher than the motor (as seen from the horizontal position).
・When installing a Trochoid pump with a motor and a base coupling, the
foundation where the base plate will be attached must be level.
・Align the attachment anchor so that it can be smoothly fitted to the base plate
and the motor attachment holes.

The motor may get damaged if the motor and Trochoid pump are
Caution:
installed incorrectly.

If the installation site is not level, or if there is forcible installation in

which the installation holes are not in exact alignment, the angle
Caution:
plate or base may get damaged or the axis may be deviated, which
result in pump galling and ruining the pump.

Installation Site
The equipment should not be installed in locations with lots of dust, high or low
temperatures (refer to P.10 "Ambient Temperature"). Please consult us onwhat
measures can be taken when the equipment must be used in special
environments (e.g. a place in which the pump will be exposed to water, place
with high vibration or high humidity) other than the typical indoor installation
sites.

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 Pipe Arrangement
・The maximum torque allowances when tightening the screws for the Trochoid
pump's pipe connections are as shown in the table below.

Diameter　Rc 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/4 1-1/2

Torque N・m 10 20 20 25 30 70 80 90

Caution: The pump bore may get damaged if these values are exceeded.

The use of seal tape or liquid sealants may result in reduced

Caution: frictional resistance and over tightening, which in turn could
damage the pump bore.

●Pipe Connections
・Make sure that the pipe connections are securely tightened and completely
sealed to prevent leaks or intake of air.
・Always be sure to use pipe supports so that the pipes are self-supported and will
not place any weight on the pump.
・Make sure that the pipe lengths and angles are correct when connected so that
no unnecessary strain is placed on the pump.
・A pressure gauge should be installed so that pump conditions can be easily
monitored.
・Stop valves, union jacks and some other couplings should be used to make
pump maintenance easier.
・When handling oils with high viscosities, select pipes with diameters bigger than
the pump to minimize pressure loss.
・Some of the high-pressure hoses and other parts have narrow internal
diameters. Therefore, be sure to check not only the inner diameter of screw-in
sections, but the whole area of the pipe as well before use.
・It is recommended that an air vent valve in discharge line and additional priming
hole in suction line be provided to prevent possible startup troubles.

●Types of Pipes and Couplings

・All pipes must be cleaned thoroughly before connected to the pump. Some
pipes may have dust from storage or threading debris remaining inside. Be sure
to flush out all pipes to ensure that they are thoroughly clean before use.

The pump and connected equipment may become damaged if the

Caution:
pipes are not adequately clean.

Caution: Do not attempt to flush the pipes after attaching to the pump.

Caution: Test the pipes for air tightness before installing the pump.

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●Pipe Arrangement for Suction Side
・For the suction side, select pipes with diameter that will keep the fluid velocity in
the pipe at 1.5m/s or less and suction resistance at -0.03MPa or less.
・Make sure that the total pressure resistance of devices installed on the suction
side of pipes, filter and valves in the pump suction line is smaller than 0.03MPa.

〈Calculation〉
Pump Flow Rate（m3/s）
Fluid Velocity（m/s）=
Pipe Cross-section Area（m2）

Trapped air or foam inside the pipes may result in pump noise,
Caution:
vibrations and heating, which in turn could ruin the pump.

・Calculate the suction head based on the minimum oil level.

・Keep the suction-side piping as far away as possible from the return port of the
relief valve or actuator so that there will be no negative influence from the
returned oil.

Correct Wrong

・Piping in the suction line should be as short as possible and with minimum
number of bends.
・Inspect all of the valves thoroughly, cocks and couplings before assembling the
pipes. Do not use any items with cavities or narrow ports.
・When bending or soldering the pipes, make sure that those pipe bores do not
become smaller.
・Make sure that pipe inside diameter doesn’t change throughout the pipe.
・Make sure that the opening section of the packing is cut away in accurate
diameter and without any burrs.
・Make sure that air doesn’t enter the pipes.
・It is recommended that suction pipes with bore diameter of one or two size larger
be selected to reduce suction resistance if pumping oil with viscosity of ISO VG68
or higher in viscosity.

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 Correct
Wrong
Correct Wrong
Wrong

・Use gate-type valves when installing valves.

・If the pressure still remains inside the pipes in discharge line after the operation
is stopped, a non-return valve should not be installed in suction line but in
discharge line.

Make sure that the pressure in suction line won’t exceed

0.03MPa. Excess pressure in suction line may cause oil seal
Caution:
damage, oil leakage. Special attention will be required
particularly if you use forward and reverse type Trochoid pump.

●Discharge Pipework
・Select pipes which is wide enough to allow the fluids flowing through the
discharge line at a speed of 3m/s or less.

●Filters
・It is recommended to Install suction filter of 150-mesh with as large capacity as
possible if operated in a normal condition.
・Select filters with a passage resistance of 0.01MPa or less after confirming the
manufacturer’s specifications.
・The purpose of installing suction filter is to remove large objects that could
hamper normal pump operations. Even very tiny object passing through the filter
could significantly shorten the pump service life. Therefore, the oil used with the
pump will need to be replaced on a regular basis, or cleaned regularly with a
filter which is smaller than 11-micron openings.

Foreign objects mixed in the oil may significantly shorten the

pump service life or damage the pump. Very fine objects which
can pass through the suction filter also can cause performance
Caution: drop, shortened service life, oil leaks depending on the use
environment. Therefore, the filters need to be cleaned on a
regular basis. Continuous use of clogged filters may result in an
abnormal noise, vibrations and poor discharge.

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 Preparations
●Before Operation
・Check the direction of the pump rotation, suction port and discharge port.
・The rotation direction for our NOP motors (which is specially customized to work with NOP
pump), is indicated on the wiring plates on the motor frame or terminal box section. Make
the necessary connections after first checking these directions. If using our NOP motor
confirm the direction of motor rotation before wiring, which is indicated on the
wiring plate attached to the motor frame or terminal box.
1) Our NOP motor (3-phase power source) is designed to rotate in the
standard rotation directions when wired in accordance with the wiring
diagram as shown below.

2) Some types of general-purpose motor (3-phase) equipped with a base

coupling may need to be wired differently from the diagram above, if that
will be the case, wire the connections in accordance with wiring plates on
the pump.

Mistakes in the rotation direction and positioning of the suction and

Caution:
discharge ports could result in oil leaks or damage to the pump.

・Confirm whether the tank on the suction side is filled with clean oil.
・Confirm that there are no loose sections in the piping.
・Confirm that the entire pipe circuit is fully opened.
・Confirm that the valves around the pump are all fully opened.
・On the initial startup, turn the pump on and off quickly for a few times to confirm
that the motor is running in the right direction.
・There is no ON / OFF switch on our pumps. It will start just after the wire is
connected to the power supply. So, make sure that the power is completely
disconnected before performing the wiring.

●Test Run
1) Dry Run
・Do not run the pump dry for more than 10 seconds. Stop the operation if the
pump cannot prime oil.
・When it takes long time until the pump starts to draw oil, pour oil into suction
pipe beforehand.

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●Daily Start-up Inspection
・Be sure to make the necessary inspections every time before start-up.
In particular, for oil leaks from the pump or pipes, abnormal noise and heating.

If any abnormalities are discovered, immediately stop the pump

Caution:
and check for the problem area.

●Regular Inspections
・If the pump is used as an important safety parts, regular inspections should be
performed at least once a year to ensure that they are operating correctly.
・These inspections should be carried out in our plant or facilities approved by
us.

Maintenance
・Seal kits and spare parts should be kept on hand to deal with sudden faults or
poor operation due to aging deterioration.
・The most common reason for poor performance is the use of fluids that have
become dirty or degraded. Therefore, the oil replacement and other
maintenance work should be performed on a regular basis.
・Be sure to cease all operations and perform necessary inspections and
maintenance if there are any abnormal sounds, heating or other abnormalities
when using a motor that had been kept in storage for an extended period of
time.
・The coupling and oil seals used for the Trochoid pump and motor are
consumable parts and so will need to be replaced on a regular basis (1 year or
8,000 hours of use).
・The pump service life will become shorter than 1 year or 8,000 hours of use If it
is operated in an environment other than as stated above
・There are certain types of seal-kit that we cannot supply, such as ones for fuel
oil, cutting-oil or heat-resistant types.

Warranty
・Faults caused by conditions outside the stated specifications or attributed to
foreign matter or other external causes are not covered by the warranty.
・The terms of warranty is for 1 year after the delivery or 8,000 hours of use,
whichever occurs first. The warranty applies only when operated within the
product specifications and in accordance with the “Instruction Manual for
Trochoid and Lunary Pumps” stated in this Trochoid Pump Catalog.
・The warranty doesn’t cover any faults caused by any modifications or
disassembling of the pump made by customer.

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 Pump Selection
●Necessary Flow Rate.
・Refer to the Trochoid Pump Catalog or the drawings. (Catalog values are just for
reference only and not for guaranteeing the performance.)
・The discharge flow rate will vary depending on the type of oil you use,
temperature and pressure. (Flow rate varies depending on the pump use
conditions and environment.)
・Pumps that provide plenty of leeway should be selected.

●Necessary Pressure.
・Refer to the Trochoid Pump Catalog or the drawings.
-The setting must not exceed the pump's rated pressure and the motor rating.

●Relief Valve Set Pressure.

・The default setting of relief valve pressure is the cracking pressure.
・The setting must not exceed the pump's rated pressure and the motor rating.
- Cracking pressure is the pressure at which the relief valve starts to open and
allow a certain amount of oil to flow.
・The relief valve can be used as both a safety valve and as an pressure control
valve. Two types of relief valves are available (external-return type and internal-
return type) depending on the intended purpose.

When using the internal-return type as the safety valve, do not run
Caution: the pump continuously more than 30 seconds if running the pump
against closed discharge. It could result in pump or motor burnout.

When using the internal-return type as a pressure control valve,

do not make any settings that would allow for the relief amount to
Caution:
exceed 50% of the pump flow rate. This could result in abnormal
pump heating or pump damage.

If an external-return type relief valve is selected, the relief oil

Caution:
must be returned to completely below the tank oil surface.

・Set the relief valve set pressure slightly higher than the pressure actually
needed. The necessary discharge amount will not be obtained if oil leaks from
the relief valve.

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●Applicable Liquids
・Applicable Liquids
Trochoid pumps and Lunary pumps can handle a very wide range of
applications, but be aware that these pumps were intended to use with oils.
-2HT and GD series, the trochoid pump for low viscosity, is applicable to fuel
oils (except high vapor pressure oils such as gasoline)
-2HW series, the Trochoid pump for coolant, can be used with coolant fluid.
Please consult your coolant water supplier as the pump service life may be
significantly shorten or pump may get damaged if operated under a certain oil
temperature or environment.
・Trochoid pumps and Lunary pumps adopt a self-lubricating method so that the
sliding surfaces and bearings are lubricated by the pumping oil itself.

The pump may become damaged if it is used with water, liquids

Caution: which contain corrosive substances or don’t offer lubricity or rust
protection.

Check with the oil manufacturer (or distributor) for the

Caution: compatibility of the oil with the Trochoid seal material in advance.
Use of incompatible oils may cause leaks.

・It is very rare, though certain operating environment, pumped liquid, swarf or
work materials may cause oil leakage and damage the pump. If it is the case,
the pump cannot be used.
・Please consult us if using oils with low viscosity as you may need to select a
pump specially designed to handle it and maximum permissible operating
pressure will also be restricted.

Caution: The pump may get damaged if using oils with low viscosity.

・Some fuel oils contain properties that will cause the standard oil seals to swell. Be sure
to check the compatibility with the oil before use.

Do not use gasoline or any other high vapor pressure oils. It

Caution:
could result in explosions or fires.
If you use with fire-resistance fluids, please contact us as there are some seal
types which do not have durability against them.
●Ambient Temperature
・Ambient temperature range of Trochoid and Lunary pumps is -20°C ~ 40°C.
・Ambient temperature range of our motor is -10°C ~ 40°C.

Operations outside the above temperature ranges could damage

Caution: the Trochoid pump, Lunary pump or motor, resulting in a serious
accident

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●Oil Temperature Range.
・The temperature range of the oil is -5 ~ 80°C. (GD-2H is 20 ~ 40°C)
・The models with seal packing code of [VF] can handle the oils within the
temperature range of 80 ~ 120°C.
・The models with seal packing code of [VH] can handle the oils within the
temperature range of 120 ~ 200°C.
-The maximum operating pressure is 0.7MPa when the oil temperature is 80°C
or higher.
・The temperature gap between the pump and the oil must be within 40°C.
・Normally motor and pump have specified temperature range for the operating
environment, so be sure to take measures to keep the oil temperature within that
range.

Operations outside the above temperature ranges could

significantly shorten the Trochoid and Lunary pump’s service life,
Caution: decrease performance and result in leaks. Please consult us if
running the pump outside the above temperature ranges, as it
may require the pump with special specifications.

Pumping a high temperature oil could cause burns from pumps

Warning:
or leaked oil.

●Applicable Viscosity Ranges.

・The permissible viscosity range of oils for Trochoid pump is 10 ~ 500mm2/s.
Refer to “Suction Capacities” on P.14 for your reference.
-The permissible viscosity range of oils for 2HT series (for oils with low viscosity)
and 2HW series (for coolant fluids) is 2 ~ 100mm2/s.
・The permissible viscosity range of oils for high-viscosity pumps (3V, Lunary
pump) is 46 ~ 2,000mm2/sec.

Operations outside of the above viscosity ranges could

Caution: significantly shorten the service life of the Trochoid and Lunary
pumps, decrease performance and result in leaks.

・The volumetric efficiency (discharge amount) drops as the viscosity becomes lower.
・The required power (motor output) increases as the viscosity becomes higher.
-Low winter temperatures must be taken into account when selecting a motor.
・Please consult us if using oils with low viscosity, as the maximum applicable
pressure may be restricted.
・Please consult us for special specifications if running the pump outside the
above viscosity ranges.

Running the pump in the oil with high viscosity or at high speed
Caution:
may cause pump malfunctions.

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●Rotation Direction.
・The rotation, suction and discharge directions of the Trochoid and Lunary
pumps are fixed, except for some models that offer forward and reverse
rotation. Set the rotation direction of the motor in accordance with the
rotation direction displayed on the pump nameplate.
・The Trochoid and Lunary pumps have holes on the pump suction (negative
pressure) which are provided to release pressure for protecting the oil seal. If a
mistake is made in setting the rotation direction, the suction and discharge
positions will be switched. As a result, discharge pressure will flow through the
holes which is originally intended to release pressure. This pressure will build up
against the oil seal, causing seal break and oil may splash out.

・As shown in the figure on the left, the oil is

Suction
Port discharged from the discharge port. When there is a
back pressure, the oil passes through the bearing A,
Pump
Shaft Trochoid lubricates the ball bearing, and stopped by the oil
Rotor
seal. When the pressure exceeds 0.03 MPa (0.3
kgf/cm2), however, the seal may rupture and the oil
splashes out.
・A small hole B is provided to return the trapped oil to
the suction side. In other words, the oil trapped in
space C is always returned to S area. If the pump
Oil Seal rotates backwards, the suction port and discharge
port will be switched and the oil pressure goes
directly to the oil seal through the small hole B. Soon
Discharge the seal will rupture and end up with oil leakage, as
Port
there is no oil passage to release the pressure.
Ruptured oil seal must be replaced as the lip is
damaged. Please consult us when replacing the oil
seal.

Be sure to set the pump rotation direction correctly. Mistakes in

Warning: rotational setting could break the oil seal and the oil may splash
out, resulting in unexpected accidents.

Motor Selection
●Required Power for the Pump.
・Select a motor with adequate power margin with reference to the performance
carve of the pump on the catalog.
・The power required by the pump will vary depending on pressure, flow rate and
viscosity of the oil.
・More power is required as the viscosity of the oil increases.
-Low winter temperatures must be taken into account when selecting a motor.
・The single phase motors do not conform to the motor high-efficiency regulation
in USA.

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●Applicable Voltage and Frequency.
・Make sure that you are applying the correct power voltage and frequency
indicated on the motor name plate.

Applying an incorrect voltage or frequency could damage the

Caution:
motor or result in abnormal pressure or flow rate.

●Surroundings of the installation site.

・Confirm the surroundings of your pump installation site. Select a motor for
outdoor use or a explosion-proof motor depending on the surroundings of the
installed location.

Pump Drive Method

●Driving Method.
・Pump driven by special-purpose motor: Trochoid pump with motor.
・Pump driven by general-purpose motor: Trochoid pump with motor and base
coupling or Lunary pump with motor and base coupling.
・Power source other than electric motor: Trochoid pump, Lunary pump.
・Trochoid and Lunary pumps are designed on the premise that the motor and
shaft center are arranged in a straight line. Centering of the drive shaft and
pump should be within 0.05mm TIR.

Rotate the dial gauge 360° to ensure that the dial gauge run-out is within 0.05 mm.

・Please contact us for the drive methods in which the load is placed on pump
shaft along radial or thrust direction.

Poor alignment between the motor and the Trochoid or Lunary

Caution: pump may result in vibrations, loud noises and damage to the
pump.

When attaching the coupling to the pump shaft, do not forcibly

Caution: hammer the coupling into place. It could result in pump
malfunctions.

Placing thrust load or radial load on the pump shaft may cause
Caution:
pump malfunctions.

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 Suction Capacities
・Set the suction head for the Trochoid and Lunary pumps within 1m when running
the motor at a speed of 1,000 ~ 2,500min-1 or keep the suction pressure at the
suction port within -0.03 ~ 0MPa when the port is fully filled with oil.
・Pressure on the suction side lower than -0.03MPa could result in cavitation,
abnormal noise, heating, poor discharge and damage to the pump.
・Please consult us if the pump should be operated outside the specification
range as stated above.

Suction capabilities will drop when there is large resistance in the

Caution:
discharge line.

Suction capabilities will drop significantly when air enters from

Caution:
the suction line.

・The pump must be mounted at a position below the oil surface level if running
the pump at slow speed.

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 Troubleshooting Chart
・If you experience no oil discharge, a high pitched sound, or such other abnormal
phenomena soon after the installation, check the troubleshooting chart in the
table that follows. If you cannot find out the cause of trouble, consult us or your
dealer.
Pump Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom Possible causes Check methods Possible remedies
・Measure the suction pressure ・Replace the oil with lower
Insufficient flow Discharge amount with vacuum gauge, the suction viscosity.
or pressure. is insufficient or no pressure lower than -0.03MPa
oil discharge. may cause cavitation.
Pump doesn’t ・Check for suction pipe ・Clean out the suction filter.
draw oil. clogging.
Check out the suction filter if it’s
clean.
・Not enough oil in the tank. ・Fill the tank with oil up to the
・Check the oil level with level specified level.
gauge or make a visual check. Guide line: The amount of oil
which is 3-4 times larger than
the pump flow rate.
・Is the pump drawing air from ・Retighten the pipe joints.
the pipe joints?
・Viscosity of oil is too low for the
・Change the viscosity of oil to
intended pressure. the suitable level for your
pump.
・Tighten up the relief valve ・Clean out the relief valve or
pressure control screw while remove foreign object as
referring to the pressure gauge. something might get stuck in
Result : Pressure won’t build up. the relief valve.
・Tighten up the relief valve ・Set pressure is too low. Raise
pressure control screw while the set pressure as oil is
referring to the pressure gauge. leaking through the relief valve.
Result : Pressure builds up.
・The pump is rotating backward. ・Change the direction of rotation
・Visual check of rotation as indicated on the pump.
direction.
・Is suction line or discharge line ・Release the suction line and
blocked? discharge line.
・Widen the diameter of suction
pipe or discharge pipe.
・Is the pump rotating in correct ・Repair or replace pump.
Oil leaks. Oil leaks from oil direction?
seal. ・Is suction pipe pressurized? ・The pump should be mounted
at a position higher than oil
surface level.
・Pressure resistance of oil seal
must be within the range of 0 ~
0.03MPa.
・If check valve (NRV) is installed
in the suction line, pressure
may be trapped inside the
discharge line and as it has
nowhere to go, the whole
pressure will be applied on oil
seal area.
・Oil temperature exceeds ・Oil seals for special materials
maximum resistance also can be supplied if
temperature of oil seal. requested.
・Oil is incompatible with oil seal ・Replace seal or pump.
materials.

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 Symptom Possible causes Check methods Possible remedies
・Blackout or voltage drop. ・Check the power supply
No oil discharge. Motor doesn’t equipment.
rotate. ・Solenoid valve or breaker trips. ・Reset the Solenoid valve,
Breaker trips. breaker.
・Power supply is disconnected ・Replace or reconnect the cable.
or has a poor connection.
・Is power rating adequate for ・Use motor with higher output
Overloading. the operation. rating.
・Use pump with lower capacity.
・If you find it difficult to choose
the right motor or pump, please
consult us after checking oil
viscosity, required pressure
and pipe layout.
Pump won’t rotate or ・Are viscosity and lubricity of the ・Rotor galling or foreign object
rotate unsmoothly by oil adequate? stuck inside the pump.
hand. ・Is the oil fairly clean? ・Repair or replace pump.
・Suction resistance ・Measure the suction pressure ・Make sure that suction
Loud noise. is too high with vacuum gauge. pressure is within -0.03 ~ 0MPa
(cavitation). ・Cavitation must be occurring if (Close to atmospheric
Abnormal noise. ・Suction pipe is too suction pressure is lower than - pressure).
narrow. 0.03MPa. ・Replace with larger pipes.
・Suction pipe too ・Make the pipe length shorter
long. ・Replace with filters in which the
・Motor speed is too resistance is smaller.
fast. ・Replace with oil with lower
・Suction filter has a viscosity.
large resistance. ・Lower the suction lift.
・Oil viscosity is too
high.
・Suction lift is too
high.
・The pump is ・Is there foam inside the tank? ・Make sure that air doesn’t enter
drawing air ・Is there loose pipe connections? the tank, pipes and inside the
(Airation). pump.
・Check if returned pipe is under ・Make sure that the returned
the oil surface or not. pipe is always under the oil.
・Misaligned coupling. ・Check the concentricity of ・Make sure that the coupling’s
couplings and shaft alignment. concentricity is within the
specified level.

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