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Troubleshooting Guide for Pumps

ATD5217 - ATD5219 - ATD5289

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

WARNING:

THINK SAFETY FIRST!!!!

THINK SAFETY ALWAYS!!!

Your pump does not work? There

are Three Basic Problems!

Air Motor Operates but

nothing comes out.

This is the most

common problem.

Air Motor Operates;

Grease comes out but

there is no pressure.

2nd Common Prob.

Air Motor does not

operate. This is a less

common occurrence.

We will deal with all 3 of these problems and step you through a troubleshooting sequence so you can solve the problem

on your own without our intervention and be on your way. All of the pumps undergo 2 types of stringent tests at the

factory; The first is a cycle test in grease with the pump pumping a certain amount of grease per cycle over a stated time

period. The second test is a pressure test with a meter to hold grease pressure at 5000 psi at 100 psi of air pressure for a

stated period of time before they leave the factory. This ensures that your pump will work out of the box.

WARNING:

If the Air is connected to the pump, consider the pump to be live. Do not

attempt to work on the pump or the system without disconnecting the Air

Inlet and relieving pressure in the system, both air pressure and lube

pressure. Make sure there are no live air pockets in the air motor and all air

has been bled from the Air Motor before working on the pump.

WARNING: (Again!)

Ensure that all of the Air Pressure and Lubrication Pressure has been bled

out of the system and there is no Residual Lube Pressure or Air Pressure in

the System before you disassemble the pump!! (VERY IMPORTANT!!!!)

WARNING:

Do not stick your finger into the bottom of the Pump Downtube or 61275 Priming

Tube. This could result in amputation!!

WARNING:

Do not stick any type of blunt instrument into the bottom of the Pump Downtube or

61275 Priming Tube as this could ruin or bend the precision parts such as the

11723 Plunger Rod.

Question Yes No

Does the Air Motor Operate? Next Section Check In-Line Air Pressure to the pump.

Recommended Air Pressure is 80 PSI –

100 PSI.

Check Air Compressor and FRL for

obstructions or blockage

Is the Air Motor is Leaking Air? Check the Inlet Air Nipple. Use Teflon tape to seal the threads at the Air Inlet.

Silicon is not recommended since it can escape into the interior of the Air Motor

and cause damage to the valves. Check the Quick Disconnect Coupler connection

to the Air Hose. Use Teflon tape to seal the threads at the Connection

The Air Motor blows air through the

Muffler / Exhaust Port

Check to see that the Air Inlet Nipple is installed in the correct location. Check that

the Brass/Steel Plug is installed in the Air Motor head and is not leaking air. If

there are no air leaks and Air is fully engaged at least 80 psi, then sometimes in

RARE CASES the slide valve will stick in the neutral position: take the rubber part

of a mallet and lightly tap

the top of the Air Motor or the cover of the Air Motor

(41202) with the rubber part only. Did we say “LIGHTLY TAP” Yes, we did.

Don’t pound it and Don’t beat it!!! It is a casting and It will dent or Crack!

Sometimes and very rarely the slide Valve sticks in the neutral position and needs

to be prodded off of the neutral position. It also indicates that the Air Motor might

have water damage or the damage is starting or there is water present in the air

line.

Question:

Are you using a FRL

(Filter / Regulator/Lubricator)

on the pump?

Answer: We strongly suggest the use of a Filter / Regulator/Lubricator (FRL) on

the pump. The Filter should be a moisture evaporator with an automatic dump on

it so water is eliminated and purged from the air before entering the pump. If you

do not have a FRL on the pump, chances are the pump head could be

accumulating water and this will corrode the inside of the pump and moving parts,

thereby reducing the life of the pump.

Pump does not pump material Check to see if there are any blockages in the Lubricant lines. If all lines are

secure: disconnect the Grease Hose from the pump.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Troubleshooting Guide for Pumps ATD5217 - ATD5219 - ATD5289 PROBLEM: WARNING: Your pump does not work? There are Three Basic Problems! SOLUTION: THINK SAFETY FIRST!!!! THINK SAFETY ALWAYS!!! Air Motor Operates but Air Motor Operates; Air Motor does not nothing comes out. Grease comes out but operate. This is a less This is the most there is no pressure. common occurrence. common problem. 2nd Common Prob.
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Pump operates, pumps material but does not shut off. Air Motor on Pump operates but no material comes out Air Motor still Operates but no Material comes out. Reason: Pump is not reaching stall pressure. 1: Check that all hoses, lubricant lines and controls valves are connected and the connections are tight. There should be no leaks. 2: Check that the hoses are SAE approved Grease Hoses and made for pumping High Pressure Grease. Don’t use Oil Hose or Garden Hose for pumping High Pressure Grease.
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is white or the parts are corroded and rusted you have a moisture problem in your air line that needs to be corrected. Step 3: Did this solve the problem? Step 4: Pump not holding or building Pressure: Try soaking the Air Motor Casing in SAE 30 Motor Oil to free up the moving parts. If this does not solve the problem the pump needs to be rebuilt preferably by an Authorized ATD Service Center. Yes: Please think of using a Strainer (ATD5356) See Note on the Strainer Below.
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Step #6: Are there Dents in the Air Cylinder? Yes: Look on the outside of the air cylinder 61041. Are there any dents. The smallest dent will stop the operation of the pump. You need to replace that part and order a repair kit as well. Or Contact an Authorized ATD Service Center.
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Lower Pump Tube Disassembly and Cleaning Instructions 95% of the problems that occur with the pump not pumping material; not holding pressure or not operating at all have to do with foreign Material such as Rocks, Stones, Metal, Nuts, Bolts, Plastic, Paper and other materials being picked up by the downtube and lodging themselves in the extension tube or the down tube. To avoid this, use a strainer for the downtube, if in a difficult environment.