11 Troubleshooting
11 Troubleshooting
Error
Excessive noise
No flow present
Leakage rate too high
Leakage at flange
GEMÜ R91
Possible cause
Settling section not complied with
Flow rate too low
Valve installed wrong way round
Too low flow rate
Disc stuck
Closing spring too strong
O-ring damage
Disc deformed
Sealing surface damaged
Sealing surface contaminated
Wear
Closing spring worn/defective
Flange not sufficiently tightened
Sealing surface/seal damaged
Sealing surface/seal contaminated
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Troubleshooting
Install valve in a suitable position
Select smaller nominal size
Align flow direction arrow with flow direc-
tion
Increase pressure/flow rate
Clean or replace valve
Use a weaker closing spring
Replace O-ring
Replace disc
Revise sealing surface, replace housing if
necessary
Clean sealing surface
Replace affected components
Replace closing spring
Check connector elements and retighten
if necessary
Revise sealing surface, replace housing/
seal if applicable
Clean sealing surface/seal
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