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KNF 316780-316783 05/19 NPK012 TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ENGLISCH SWING PISTON VACUUM PUMP Note! Before operating the pump and the accessories, please read the operating and installation instructions and pay attention to the safety precautions!
Contents KNF Neuberger GmbH Alter Weg 3 1 About this document ............ 3 79112 Freiburg 2 Use ................... 4 Germany 3 Safety................ 5 Phone +49-(0)7664/5909-0 4 Technical data .............. 7 Fax. 07664/5909-99 5 Design and function ............ 9 6 Transport ................ 11 www.knf.com...
An activity to be carried out is specified here (a step). 1. The first step of an activity to be carried out is specified here. This symbol indicates important information. Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
Pumps that can produce both vacuum as well as overpressure may not be used to simultaneously produce vacuum and operating pressure. No operating pressure may be applied to the suction side of the pump. Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
EU/EC directives/standards With respect to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the pumps are partly completed machinery and are, therefore, to be regarded as not ready for use. Partly completed machinery may not be commissioned until it has Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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DIN EN 50581 § DIN EN 61000-6-2/3 Customer service and repairs The pumps are maintenance-free. KNF does, however, recommend peri- odically inspecting the pumps for noticeable changes to noises and vibra- tions. Only have repairs to the pumps performed by the responsible KNF Cus- tomer Service.
12.0 ± 10% 13.5 ± 10% Tab. 3 *Bar rel related to 1013 hPa **Liters in standard state (1013 hPa, 20°C) Pneumatic connections Pump type Value NPK012 Hose connection ID 6 Tab. 4 Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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Maximum installation altitude [m 2000 above sea level] Protection class of pump IP 00 Starts against: - Pressure [bar gauge] - Vacuum [mbar abs.] Tab. 7 *Value measured at pump head Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
Swing Piston vacuum pump NPK012 Design and function 5 Design and function Design 1 Pneumatic pump outlet 2 Pneumatic pump inlet 3 Motor 4 Pump head Fig. 1 Design NPK012 Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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(1). In the upwards stroke, the swing piston presses the medium out of the pump head via the outlet valve (2). The swing piston is sealed at the pump housing by a sealing lip (5) and functions oil-free. Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
- 10 to + 60 Permissible humidity (non-condens- 30 to 85 ing) [%] Tab. 8 Transport parameters Prior to commissioning, make sure that the pump has reached the ambient temperature (4 Technical data). Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
Immediate environment of the During installation, make sure that no combustible or thermally de- hot pump parts formable objects are positioned in the immediate environment of the hot pump parts (head, motor). Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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– the cables cannot be worn or damaged on sharp corners or edges – no tensile and pressure forces are exerted on the connection point of the cables (strain relief) Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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Ensure the correct polarity (see designation on motor). With brush- less three-phase motors (indicated by a B at the end of the type designation), incorrect polarity will result in destruction of the elec- tronics. Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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[2.5…5.5 or open contact] Not recommended for pump Input level "low" → Motor CW [0…0.8] Input impedance @ 1 kHz [kΩ] ≥ 10 Tab. 9 Connection diagram for motor controller NPK 012_DC-B-M Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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If the pump is used as a vacuum pump, safely (with respect to medium and noise) drain the hot pump discharge that may, under certain cir- cumstances, occur at the pneumatic outlet of the pump. Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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3. Lay the suction and pressure line at a downward angle to prevent con- densate from running into the pump. Secure the pressure-side connections with a fastener (e.g., hose/ pipe clamp) to prevent the hoses from slipping down from the con- nection. Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
Ensure the proper use of the pumps (See Chapter 2.1 Proper use). à Eliminate the possibility of improper use of the pumps (see Chapter 2.2 Improper use). à Observe safety notices (Chapter 3 Safety). Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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Further informa- tion is available from the KNF technical adviser (for contact data, see www.knf.de). Operation with open suction-side gas connection can result in con- taminants and objects being drawn in.
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The maximum permissible temperature in operation should not exceed 150°C at the pump head and 95°C at the motor housing. See sketch for measuring point: Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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Measuring point for max. temperature on motor housing Fig. 7 Temperature measuring points NPK012 Contact KNF Customer Service for further information. Contact data: see www.knf.de. Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
à Solvents should only be used during cleaning if head materials are not affected (ensure resistance of the material). à If compressed air is available, blow out parts. Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
à Max. voltage range of motor ex- Disconnect pump from electrical mains. ceeded. à The applied voltage must not exceed the value specified in Chapter 7.2 Electrical connection. Tab. 10 Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
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2. Clean the pump (see Chapter 9.2 Cleaning the pump). 3. Send the pump together with completed Health and Safety Clearance and Decontamination Form to KNF, stating the nature of the trans- ferred medium. Translation of original operating and installation instruction, Englisch, KNF 316780-316783 05/19...
Prerequisite for repairing a pump by KNF is a completed Decontamination Form. This is made available on the KNF website as a download. To find the form, select your country on the overview page (www.knf.com). You can find the Decontamination Form in the download area.
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