Troubleshooting; Faults Without A Fault Message - ProMinent Beta b BT4b Series Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

14 Troubleshooting
Safety information
14.1

Faults without a fault message

Fault description
Pump does not prime in
spite of full stroke motion
and bleeding.
48
Only with the FDA version:
Cause
Minor crystalline deposits on
the ball seat due to the
valves drying out.
Serious crystalline deposits
on the ball seat due to the
valves drying out.
WARNING!
Warning of hazardous feed chemical
Should a dangerous feed chemical be used: it may
escape from the hydraulic components when working on
the pump, material failure or incorrect handling of the
pump.
– Take appropriate protective measures before
working on the pump (e.g. safety glasses, safety
gloves, ...). Adhere to the material safety data sheet
for the feed chemical.
– Drain and flush the liquid end before working on the
pump.
WARNING!
Fire hazard with flammable media
Only with flammable media: They can be ignited by
oxygen.
– The pump may not work if there is a mixture of feed
chemical with oxygen in the liquid end. A specialist
may need to take appropriate actions (using inert
gas, ...).
CAUTION!
Warning of feed chemical spraying around
Feed chemical can spray out of the hydraulic compo‐
nents if they are manipulated or opened due to pressure
in the liquid end and adjacent parts of the system.
– Disconnect the pump from the mains power supply
and ensure that it cannot be switched on again by
unauthorised persons.
– Depressurise the system before commencing any
work on hydraulic parts.
WARNING!
Feed chemical can be physiologically contaminated
In the event of a diaphragm rupture, non-FDA-certified
parts also become wetted.
– Take this into account if necessary.
Remedy
Take the suction hose out of the
storage tank and thoroughly flush out
the liquid end.
Dismantle the valves and clean them
- refer to "Repair".
Personnel
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