This indicates an activity (step) that needs to be carried out. This indicates the first step of an activity to be carried out. Any additional steps required are numbered consecutively. This symbol indicates important information. KNF Flodos BA_FPD_EN_04_069182 Translation of Original Operating and Installation Instructions...
All certified liquid pulsation dampers are clearly marked with “.51” in the type designation along with the NSF-logo on the type plate. If either or both of these markings are missing, the liquid pulsation damper is not certified. KNF Flodos BA_FPD_EN_04_069182 Translation of Original Operating and Installation Instructions...
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Liquid pulsation damper Because the cleaning requirements of the liquid pulsation dampers depend on the application, KNF is unable to guaran- tee cleaning options. The responsibility for cleaning therefore lies with the user. While the NSF/ANSI 169 standard regulates OEM products, it does not define cleaning methods for specific OEM products.
Machin- ery Directive 2006/42/EC. The essential requirements of Annex I of Directive 2006/42/EC (general principles) are applied and ob- served. KNF Flodos BA_FPD_EN_04_069182 Translation of Original Operating and Installation Instructions...
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Customer service and All repairs to the liquid pulsation damper must be carried out by the repairs relevant KNF Customer Service team. Only use genuine parts from KNF for servicing work. KNF Flodos BA_FPD_EN_04_069182 Translation of Original Operating and Installation Instructions...
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Liquid pulsation damper Technical data 4.2. General data Hydraulic ratings Parameter Value Permissible pressure head [mWG] FPD 06 20 Permissible pressure head [mWG] FPD 1.06 Permissible pressure head [mWG] FPD 10 20 Permissible pressure head [mWG] FPD 1.10 Tab. 4 For models with KT / TT max.
Various parameters are important in determining the quality of the damping. The main criteria are the flow rate, residual pulsation and the system pressure downstream of the liquid pulsation damper. KNF Flodos BA_FPD_EN_04_069182 Translation of Original Operating and Installation Instructions...
Mounting dimensions (see Fig. 1 and 2) Mounting dimensions Fig. 1: Mounting dimensions FPD_.06 Fig. 2: Mounting dimensions FPD_.10 KNF Flodos BA_FPD_EN_04_069182 Translation of Original Operating and Installation Instructions...
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Push the hoses on the supply and output sides over the hose connectors and secure. Check that the system is leak-tight. The liquid pulsation damper, hoses and other components must be rated for the maximum permissible operating pres- sure. KNF Flodos BA_FPD_EN_04_069182 Translation of Original Operating and Installation Instructions...
Rinse the liquid pulsation damper with a neutral liquid and pump empty. 7.2.1. Flushing the liquid pulsation damper When transferring aggressive media, KNF recommends flush- ing the liquid pulsation damper with air under atmospheric conditions for several minutes prior to switch off (if necessary for safety reasons: use an inert gas).
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Place the upper section (1) carefully on top of the lower sec- tion (2). Alternately tighten the four or six screws (8). Remount the dismantled hoses on the upper section of the liquid pulsation damper. KNF Flodos BA_FPD_EN_04_069182 Translation of Original Operating and Installation Instructions...
Fault cannot be rectified If you are unable to identify any of the above causes, please send the liquid pulsation damper to KNF customer services (see address on last page). Flush the liquid pulsation damper to clear it of any hazardous or aggressive fluids (see Chapter 7.2.1).
Liquid pulsation damper Decontamination declaration Decontamination declaration KNF shall only undertake to repair a liquid pulsation damper on condition that the customer provides certification of the trans- ferred media and the cleaning of the liquid pulsation damper (decontamination declaration). Copy this page.
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Liquid pulsation damper For your notes KNF Flodos BA_FPD_EN_04_069182 Translation of original Operating and Installation Instructions...
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Liquid pulsation damper For your notes KNF Flodos BA_FPD_EN_04_069182 Translation of original Operating and Installation Instructions...
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