Fantech FTC-P-18-5 Technical Manual - page 7
High‐Pressure Misting System Technical Manual
Fan Technologies Inc.
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Circuit breaker switched off. Confirm breaker is no being overloaded
or is not worn. Re‐size or replace if
faulty.
Drought switch activated.
Confirm the supply water has a pressure
between 15‐70 PSI. A shared water
supply may decrease water pressure.
Inspect filter. Replace dirty filter which
restrict flow.
Check electrical connection at the
drought switch.
Pump motor overheated.
Never operate the pump above 1000 PSI.
Confirm proper ventilation is available to
the pump motor.
Confirm voltage and that the motor is
within the service factor.
Circuit interrupter is tripped. Press reset button on pump motor.
Pump motor may be
damaged.
Motor bearing may have caused pump to
seize. Have service shop inspect and
replace if necessary.
Motor may have shorted or been
overloaded. Have a service shop inspect.
Pump head may be
damaged.
Crank bearing/connecting rods may be
damaged. Have a service shop inspect.
Pump chatters.
Pump is being starved of
water.
Insure that clean water is being supplied,
especially at system start‐up. Check for
clogged pipes or tubes.
Broken or worn bearing.
Have service shop inspect and replace if
necessary.
Stuck inlet/discharge valves. Have service shop inspect valves and
replace if necessary.
Pump leaks.
Water is leaking.
Have service shop inspect seals and
replace if necessary.
Oil is leaking.
Tighten filler cap and drain plug. Fill
crankcase to specified capacity.
Have service shop inspect seals and
replace if necessary.
Pump is on but no mist is
produced.
Pressure regulator turned
low.
Turn pressure regulator clockwise to
increase the pressure. Do not exceed
1000psi.
There may be a leak in the
system.
Confirm that nozzles are intact.
Check for loose hose fitting in manifold
line.
There may be an air‐lock
Open the evacuation valve to release any
air‐lock.
The pump's pressurization
components may be
damaged.
This is true if the pump makes a clicking
sound. The pump head can be rebuilt,
have a service shop inspect.