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KNF 059217 11/19 N026 EX ATEX TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL OPERATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ENGLISH DIAPHRAGM PUMP Notice! Before operating the pump and the accessories, read the operating and installation instructions and observe the safety notices!
Index KNF Neuberger GmbH Alter Weg 3 1 About this document ............ 3 79112 Freiburg 2 Use ................... 5 Germany 3 Safety................ 11 Tel. +49 (0)7664/5909-0 4 Technical data .............. 13 Fax. +49 (0)7664/5909-99 5 Design and function ............ 15 6 Transport ................
WARNING warns of possible dan- Death or serious injury or serious damage are possible. CAUTION warns of a possibly Minor injuries or dam- dangerous situation age are possible. Tab. 1 Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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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. Follow other sequentially numbered steps. This symbol indicates important information. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
KNF Customer Service. No overpressure may be applied to the suction side of the pump. This function can be made possible on a project basis upon consultation with KNF Customer Service. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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The explosion protection designation can also be found at the following lo- cation: § Type plate of the pump Motor The pump motor must have at least the same explosion protection as the pump. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Tab. 7 Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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(or below) (see designation on the type plate) or that is not explosive and not combustible. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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An ignition hazard assessment in accordance with standards DIN EN ISO 80079-36 and DIN EN ISO 80079-37 was performed for the pumps. The protective goals were reached by applying ignition protection type con- structional safety "c". Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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The pumps may not be set up outdoors. Commissioning may only be performed with suitable weather- and corrosion-protection paneling. § The pumps are to be set up so that they are not exposed to any UV ra- diation. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
Make sure that a dangerous situation cannot arise as a result. When transferring hazardous media, observe the safety regulations for the handling of these media. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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This applies in particular to parts that are contaminated with toxic substances. EU/EC directives/standards See EC/EU Declaration of Conformity 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.
Tab. 23 **The gas tightness of the pump head is no longer ensured after the pump head is opened or after replacing diaphragm and valves. A leak test can be used to determine whether the original gas tightness is again achieved. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Technical data Diaphragm pump N026 EX Weight Pump type Value [kg] Value [kg] Three-phase Capacitor motor motor N026ST N026AT N026.1.2ST 10.8 11.4 N026.1.2AT Tab. 25 Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
5 Design and function Design 1 Pump outlet 2 Pump inlet 3 Capacitor 4 Type plate of the pump 5 Pump head 6 Motor Fig. 1 Design N026 EX (with capacitor motor) Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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(2). In the upwards stroke, the diaphragm presses the medium out of the pump head via the outlet valve (1). The transfer chamber (3) is hermetically separated from the pump drive (7) by the diaphragm. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
- 10 to + 60 Permissible humidity (non-condens- 30 to 85 ing) [%] Tab. 27 Transport parameters Prior to commissioning, make sure that the pump has reached the ambient temperature (4 Technical data). Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
Before installing, store the pump at the installation location to allow it to reach the ambient temperature. à Mounting dimensions For mounting dimensions, see the following figures: Fig. 3 Mounting dimensions N026 EX Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Make sure that the installation location is dry and that the pump is pro- tected against rain, splash, gushing and drip water as well as from other contaminants. à Make sure that the installation location is accessible for service. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Only place the electrical equipment in potentially explosive areas that atmospheres is necessary there for the operation of the pump. à Take lightning protection measures. à Fastening the connection cables Fasten the connection cables so that Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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1. Remove the protective plugs from the gas connection threads. 2. Connect the suction line and the pressure line (for mounting dimen- sions, see Chapter 4 Technical data). Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Installation and connection Diaphragm pump N026 EX 3. Lay the suction line and the pressure line at a downward angle to pre- vent condensate from running into the pump. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
The pumps are built-in devices. Before they are commissioned, it must be ensured that the machines or systems into which the pumps were installed comply with the relevant provisions. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Because the diaphragm is a wear part, diaphragm breakage may occur at any time. à Pump standstill When the pump is at a pump standstill, establish normal atmospheric pressure in the lines. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Recommissioning Before recommissioning, observe the applicable standards, guidelines, regulations and technical standards at the electrical connection. à Inspecting the pump Inspect the pump periodically for external damage or leakage. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
Motor bearing Have replaced after 17,000 op- erating hours or after no more than 24 months à Gas connections Inspect the pump periodically for external damage or leakage Tab. 29 Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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à Pump models with valve plates, see Chapter 9.3.2 Pump models with valve plate In case of doubt, please contact KNF Customer Service (have serial num- ber of the pump ready). 9.3.1 Pump models with reed valves à...
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Open the pneumatic connection between the two heads; loosen one of the union nuts to do this; take care not to kink the connecting hose. 2. Removing the housing cover (H): Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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24. Place the head plate (C) on the intermediate plate (D) according to the pencil marking. 25. Uniformly tighten the hexagon socket head cap screws (Y) crosswise. 26. Check the pump for smooth running by turning the flywheel (I). Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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27. For two-headed pumps: Perform work steps 3 to 15 on the second head. 28. Remount the housing cover (H). 29. Only for two-headed pumps: Remount the pneumatic connection. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Leaks may lead to poisoning, chemical WARNING burns or similar injuries. Before recommissioning, observe the applicable standards, guide- lines, regulations and technical standards at the electrical connec- tion. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Fig. 5 Pump parts for pump models with smooth heads and reed valves (stainless steel, symbolic) 9.3.2 Pump models with valve plate à Requirements Disconnect the motor from mains and ensure that it is voltage-free. à Free the pump of hazardous materials. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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With multi-headed pumps, parts may be interchanged between the individ- ual pump heads. à Replace the diaphragm and valve plates of the individual pump heads in sequence. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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6. Use a wrench for retainer plate to loosen the retainer plate (E) counter- clockwise; remove the retainer plate and the diaphragm (F). 7. Check all parts for soiling and clean the parts necessary. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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20. For two-headed pumps: Perform work steps 3 to 14 on the second head. 21. Remount the housing cover (H). 22. Only for two-headed pumps: Remount the pneumatic connection. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Leaks may lead to poisoning, chemical WARNING burns or similar injuries. Before recommissioning, observe the applicable standards, guide- lines, regulations and technical standards at the electrical connec- tion. Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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W Head plate X Intermediate plate Y Hexagon socket head cap screws Z Valve plate (elastomer) Fig. 6 Pump parts for pump models with smooth heads and valve plate (elastomer, symbolic) Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
Install the pump at the highest location in the sys- tem. à Diaphragm or reed valves/valve Change the diaphragm and the reed valves/valve plate are worn. plate (see Chapter 9 Servicing). Tab. 39 Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Determine the cause. à Contact KNF Customer Service. à Motor worn or defective. See operating instructions for motor. à Coupling worn or defective. See operating instructions for coupling. Tab. 43 Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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2. Clean the pump (see Chapter 9.2.2 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 Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
The spare parts necessary for a pump depend on the head version and the type of valves (valve plate or reed valves). In case of doubt, please contact KNF Customer Service (have serial number of the pump ready). Pump models...
Returns Diaphragm pump N026 EX 12 Returns 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).
Diaphragm pump N026 EX Appendix 13 Appendix 13.1 Declaration of Conformity For further information, see also § Konformitätserklärung N026 EX.pdf Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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Diaphragm pump N026 EX Appendix 13.2 Motor For further information, see also § BA M56Ex 007.pdf § Konformitätserklärung Motor M56 EX § Kondensator_Süko.pdf Translation of Original Operation and Installation Instruction, english, KNF 059217 11/19...
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KNF 121220-121648 02/19 M 56 EX TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH KNF-MOTOR...
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Contents Page 1. About this document ..............3 2. Use ................... 4 KNF Neuberger GmbH 3. Safety ..................8 Alter Weg 3 4. Technical data ................ 10 D-79112 Freiburg 5. Design ..................11 Germany 6. Installation and connection ............. 12...
An activity to be carried out (a step) is specified here. 1. The first step of an activity to be carried out is specified here. Additional, consecutively numbered steps follow. This symbol refers to important information. Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
Temperature class (see Section 2.4.3) of 3-phase motor Equipment protection level (see Section 2.4.6) Tab. 2 The explosion protection marking is also applied at the following location: Motor type plate Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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Temperature class Max. surface tem- Ignition temperature perature [°C] [°C] > 450 > 300 > 200 > 135 > 100 > 85 Tab. 4 Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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II A, II B or II C and the temperature class T3 or below (ca- pacitor motor; marked range in Tab. 5) or T4 or below (3-phase motor; marked range in Tab. 6). Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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Sand filling Tab. 7 2.4.6. Equipment protection level Marking Description Device with a “very high” protection level Device with a “high” protection level Device with “extended” protection level Tab. 8 Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
The motor may be used with a typical thermal motor protection switch (see Chapter 6. Installation and connection) only in continu- switch ous operation with unloaded and infrequent starts, in which no significant startup heating occurs. Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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KNF MOTOR M 56 EX Safety Customer service and Only have repairs to the motor carried out by the KNF Customer repairs Service responsible. Use only genuine parts from KNF for servicing work; this applies especially to seals. Exception: standard, commercially available and equivalent parts.
The motor may be used only for the type of operation indicated on the output plate. If no type of operation is indicated on the output plate, S1 applies (continuous operation). Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
Terminal box cover Cable gland (M 16 x 1.5) Closing plug (M 16 x 1.5) Base plate Type plate Fan cover Fig. 2: KNF 3-phase motor M 56 Ex Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
The installation, or additional measures, must protect the motor against water as well as against electrical, chemical, thermal, Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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. The time delay may be read from the characteristic curve of the protection switch for the I ratio of the protected motor. The ratio I may be read from the motor type-plate. Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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Before connecting, the protective ground lead must be stripped off about 20 mm. An additional grounding screw of the same kind is located at the bottom of the housing. Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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2.5 Nm. 7. Close open bores in the terminal box with certified plugs. Fig. 6: Connection to the slotted terminals Fig. 7: Protective ground lead connection Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
WARNING indication that function has been affected. In case of any deviations from normal operation, switch off the motor, then determine and remedy the cause. Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
Components such as terminals, cable glands and plugs may be replaced only by equivalent parts having the EC-Type Ex- amination Certificate. Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
Fault cannot be rectified If you are unable to determine any of the specified causes, send the pump to KNF Customer Service (see last page for the ad- dress). If the motor is attached to a pump, observe the operating and installation instructions for the pump.
Cable gland (M 16 x 1.5) 052602 Terminal box seal 052601 Cover seal 052605 Screw plug (M 16 x 1.5) Tab. 13 * According to figs. 10 and 11 Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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KNF MOTOR M 56 EX Spare parts Fig. 8: Explosion-proof capacitor motor Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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KNF MOTOR M 56 EX Spare parts Fig. 9: Terminal box of explosion-proof capacitor motor Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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KNF MOTOR M 56 EX Spare parts Fig. 10: Explosion-proof 3-phase motor Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
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KNF MOTOR M 56 EX Spare parts Fig. 11: Terminal box of explosion-proof 3-phase motor Translation of Original Operating- and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121220-121648 02/19...
For optimal processing of a return, a copy of this declaration should be sent in advance via e-mail, regular mail, or fax to KNF Customer Service (refer to final page for address). In order to avoid endangering employees who open the shipment's packaging,...
KNF MOTOR M 56 EX Health and safety clearance and decontamination form 12. Health and safety clearance and decon- tamination form KNF worldwide Find your local KNF partner on www.knf.com...
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Betriebsanleitung Operating instruction Mode d‘emploi Explosionsgeschützte Explosion protected Atmosphères explo- Motorkondensatoren motor capacitors siblesen condensateurs de moteur Ausführung Version Séries Typ 24 Zweck dieser Anleitung Purpose of these instructions Objectif présent mode Bei Arbeiten in When working in hazardous areas, d’emploi explosionsgefährdeten the safety of personnel and plant...
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Betriebsanleitung Operating instruction Mode d‘emploi 1 Sicherheitshinweise 1 Safety instructions Consignes de sécurité Verwenden Sie die Kondensatoren Only use the capacitors for the approve Utilisez les condensateurs uniquement nur für den zugelassenen Einsatz- Incorrect or impermissible use as well pour leur utilisation autorisée. Une zweck.
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Betriebsanleitung Operating instruction Mode d‘emploi 2 Anwendung Application Domaine d’application Die Kondensatoren sind nach der EU- The capacitors are approved in Les condensateurs sont homologués Richtlinie 2014/34 EU (zugelassen und accordance with EC Directive conformément à la directive entsprechen den Europäischen 2014/34/EC and comply with the 2014/34/UE et répondent aux normes Normen für den Explosionsschutz.
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Betriebsanleitung Operating instruction Mode d‘emploi Bevor Sie den Kondensator in Betrieb Before operating the capacitor, Avant de faire fonctionner le nehmen, stellen Sie sicher, dass ensure that condensateur, assurez-vous que • • • der Kondensator vorschriftsmäßig the capacitor has been correctly le condensateur a été...
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Betriebsanleitung Operating instruction Mode d‘emploi Explosionsgeschützte Explosion protected Atmosphères explo- Motorkondensatoren motor capacitors siblesen condensateurs de moteur Ausführung Version Séries Typ 27 Zweck dieser Anleitung Purpose of these instructions Objectif présent mode Bei Arbeiten in When working in hazardous areas, d’emploi explosionsgefährdeten the safety of personnel and plant...
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Betriebsanleitung Operating instruction Mode d‘emploi 1 Sicherheitshinweise 1 Safety instructions Consignes de sécurité Verwenden Sie die Kondensatoren Only use the capacitors for the approve Utilisez les condensateurs uniquement nur für den zugelassenen Einsatz- Incorrect or impermissible use as well pour leur utilisation autorisée. Une zweck.
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Betriebsanleitung Operating instruction Mode d‘emploi 2 Anwendung Application Domaine d’application Die Kondensatoren sind nach der EU- The capacitors are approved in Les condensateurs sont homologués Richtlinie 2014/34 EU (zugelassen und accordance with EC Directive conformément à la directive entsprechen den Europäischen 2014/34/EC and comply with the 2014/34/UE et répondent aux normes Normen für den Explosionsschutz.
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Betriebsanleitung Operating instruction Mode d‘emploi 6 Inbetriebnahme 6 Commissioning 6 Mise en service Bevor Sie den Kondensator in Betrieb Before operating the capacitor, Avant de faire fonctionner le nehmen, stellen Sie sicher, dass ensure that condensateur, assurez-vous que • • •...
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