Troubleshooting and fault rectification
Fault | Possible cause | Remedy |
Outlet pressure too low | Process gas source empty | Check inlet pressure on the pressure regulator and change the process gas source if necessary |
Vibration noises in the pressure regulator | Pressure regulator faulty | Replace pressure regulator |
Pressure regulator frozen | Flow rate too high | Reduce flow rate or use gas preheater if possible |
System pressure cannot be set to the desired value | Pressure regulator faulty | Replace pressure regulator |
System pressure outside the intended system pressure | Only operate the system at the intended range
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Flow insufficient or fluctuating | Inlet pressure of the process gas too low | Increase inlet pressure |
Valve faulty | Replace faulty valve | |
Filter loaded | Change filter | |
Relief valve, over-pressure valve, safety valve or burst disc are discharging gas | Impermissible pressure rise in the outlet pressure range | Close all valves and check pressure control panel |
HPI valve cannot be opened or closed | Pneumatic pressure too low | Check pneumatic pressure |
Compressed air hose ripped | Replace compressed air hose out | |
Leak | Connection leaking | Flush pressure control panel clear and perform pressure test and leak test |