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ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 Table of contents Safety........................... 4 Proper use........................5 Personnel requirements....................5 Personal safety equipment and clothing..............6 Disposal........................6 Technical data........................7 Dimensions........................7 General specifications....................8 Material delivery properties..................8 Structure and function..................... 10 Overview........................10 Functional description....................
Indicates step-by-step instructions. ð Indicates a condition or an automatic sequence as the result of an action. Indicates references to sections of these instructions and other applicable documents. Indicates enumerations and list entries without a specified sequence. GB–4 mail@krautzberger.com, www.krautzberger.com...
ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 Proper use The MP-520 diaphragm pump is a pump operated with compressed air and is used exclusively for the conveying of liquid and low-viscosity coatings from non-pressurised storage con- tainers. for the supply of material to spray guns. automatic spray guns, metering devices and similar.
Disposal When the useful life of the device has been exhausted, dispose of it in commercial waste. In order to prevent damage to the environment, dispose of any remains of spray fluid properly separately from the device. GB–6 mail@krautzberger.com, www.krautzberger.com...
Paint (with solvent) good Water-based paint, dispersions, wood preservatives good Water good Oils, heating oils, diesel fuel good Emulsions, soap, detergents good Alcohol, glazes, latex limited Lime sludge limited Cell and fibre materials unsuitable Sludge, mash, pastes unsuitable GB–8 mail@krautzberger.com, www.krautzberger.com...
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ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 In case of doubt about suitability of materials not listed, please enquire. In special cases we will determine the suitability in an experiment. Article No. ■ 200-0216 ■ 200-0330 GB–9...
(Fig. 2/7). As soon as the set material pressure has been reached, the dia- phragm pump switches off automatically. The material pressure is maintained until material is extracted at the extraction point. The diaphragm pump switches on automatically and keeps the set material pressure constant. GB–10 mail@krautzberger.com, www.krautzberger.com...
ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 4 Installation and connection Installing the diaphragm pump Fig. 3: Installation Install the pump directly on a wall or supporting structure using the elongated holes (Fig. 3/3) with suitable fastening screws. In the process, make sure that the material suction connection (Fig.
Operating instructions T-Dok-397-EN-Rev.0- Connection example Fig. 4: Connection example Air controller unit with filter MP-520 diaphragm pump Surge tank Ball cock Screw connection Material filter Reducer Material controller Low-pressure material hose with fittings 10 Spray gun 11 Intake hose with suction cage GB–12...
ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 Connecting the diaphragm pump Fig. 5: Connection Connect the material intake hose to the material intake connection (Fig. 5/1). Connect the compressed air supply to the compressed air port (Fig. 5/2). The compressed air supply must be dry, free of oil and secured by a pressure relief valve.
Make sure that the hose lines used fulfil the requirements with respect to pressure, chemical and mechanical loads. – Make sure that the connected compressed air is oil-free and free of solid matter. – Adhere to the spray media manufacturer's specifications in the safety data sheet. GB–14 mail@krautzberger.com, www.krautzberger.com...
ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 Commissioning Adhere to the operating instructions for the respective components. Check the material and compressed air lines to make sure they are whole and fit tightly. Switch on the compressed air supply. Make sure that there is air pressure of 4 to 8 bar.
ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 Maintenance work 6.2.1 Cleaning the diaphragm pump WARNING! Danger of injury due to improper cleaning! – Observe the safety data sheets of the detergent manufacturer. – Do not use any halogenated detergents. Interrupt the compressed air supply in a suitable location (e.g. shut-off device).
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Attach the bridge (Fig. 7/2). Screw the hexagon screws (Fig. 7/1) tight. Ä Chapter 6.2.1 ‘Cleaning the diaphragm pump’ on page 17) Clean the diaphragm pump ( Ä Chapter 5.1 ‘Commissioning’ on page 15). and perform a test run ( GB–18 mail@krautzberger.com, www.krautzberger.com...
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ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 6.2.3 Replacing diaphragms The following is a description of how to replace the diaphragm using the example of the left- hand side of the diaphragm pump. Ä Chapter 6.2.1 ‘Cleaning the diaphragm pump’ on page 17).
( 7.2 ‘Replace the pressure con- troller/control valve’ on page 22) Pump works but no pressure Intake screen soiled Clean intake screen builds up or no suction Suction hose is kinked/leaking Check suction hose GB–20 mail@krautzberger.com, www.krautzberger.com...
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ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 Fault Cause Remedy Valve parts soiled/worn Clean or replace the valve parts ( Ä Chapter 6.2.2 ‘Replacing valve parts’ on page 18) Ä Chapter Seals faulty/worn Replace seals ( 6.2.2 ‘Replacing valve parts’ on page 18)
Disconnect the compressed air hose from the diaphragm pump. Fig. 9: Panelling Unscrew the screws (Fig. 9/1) and remove the panelling (Fig. 9/2). Fig. 10: Pressure controller Unscrew the screws (Fig. 10/1). Remove the complete unit from the pump with the pressure controller (Fig. 10/2). GB–22 mail@krautzberger.com, www.krautzberger.com...
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ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 Fig. 11: Pressure controller Unscrew the screws (Fig. 11/1). Fig. 12: Pressure controller Unscrew the fastening nipple (Fig. 12/7). Replace the seals (Fig. 12/2, 5 and 6). Remove the sound absorber (Fig. 12/4) from the valve adapter (Fig. 12/3) hand check for wear.
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(Fig. 13/4) and locking washers (Fig. 13/3). Fig. 14: Pump Replace the seals (Fig. 14/1). Insert the complete unit into the pump and screw it to the pump with the screws (Fig. 14/3) and the locking washers (Fig. 14/2) GB–24 mail@krautzberger.com, www.krautzberger.com...
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ENGLISH Diaphragm pump MP-520 Fig. 15: Panelling Put on the panelling (Fig. 15/2) and fasten it in place with the screws (Fig. 15/1). Article No. ■ 200-0216 ■ 200-0330 GB–25...
Accessories There are a wide range of accessories available for the diaphragm pumps. For further information, visit us on the Internet (www.krautzberger.com) or contact your Krautzberger specialist dealer, consultant or our office staff. Here are a few examples: Surge tank with removable cleaning cover and pressure gauge for balancing out the pulsation and displaying the set material pressure.
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