Swing Piston Compressors and Vacuum Pumps NPK 09 NPK 09 DC Operating and Installation Instructions Read and observe these Oper- ating and Installation Instruc- tions! NPK 09.1 NPK 09.2 NPK 09.1.2 List of Contents Page 1. About this document ..............2 2.
➔ 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 Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
The pumps are not suitable for transferring vapors and liquids. The pumps must not be used to create vacuum and overpressure simultaneously. An overpressure must not be applied to the suction side of the pump. Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
If necessary, consider any external sources of energy, such as radiation, that may add heat to the medium. In case of doubt, consult the KNF customer service. Environmental protection Store all replacement parts in a protected manner and dispose of them properly in accordance with the applicable environmental protection regulations.
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DIN EN 50581 DIN EN 50581 DIN EN 61000-6-1/2 DIN EN 60335-1 Tab. 2 Customer service and Only have repairs to the pumps carried out by the KNF Customer repairs Service responsible. Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
Electrical data Parameter Value Electrical data See type plate Protection class IP00 Tab. 6 Thermal-switch The ac-motors of the pumps are fitted as standard with a thermal- switch to protect against overloading. Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
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Maximum permissible ambient 80 % for temperatures up to relative humidity 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C Max. altitude of site 2000 [m above sea level] Tab. 9 Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
Design and function Swing Piston Pumps NPK 09 Design and function Design NPK 09 DC Outlet Pump head Inlet Motor Fig. 1: Swing Piston Pump NPK 09 DC Design NPK 09 AC Outlet Pump head Inlet Pneumatic head connection Motor...
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(2). The swing piston is sealed off from the compressor housing by a piston seal (5) and operates oil-free. Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
➔ The motors of the pump must be protected according to EN 60204-1 (protection against excess current, or overloading). ➔ For operating current see type plate or data sheet. Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
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Devices with a D.C. power input which are foreseen to be operated with an A.C. / D.C. converter have to be tested at an A.C. power input of an A.C. / D.C. converter fixed by the manufacturer. In case Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
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3. Connect the suction line and pressure line. 4. Lay the suction and pressure line at a downward angle to prevent condensate from running into the pump. Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
Wear is usually indicated by a drastic reduction in the pneu- matic performance. When replacing parts proceed as de- scribed in Chapter 8. ➔ Change the filter (accessories) if it is dirty. Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
13 Piston seal 14 Screw 15 Washer(s) 16 Connecting rod 17 Counter weight 18 Cover M Mark Compression symbol Fig. 7: Pump element (all types) Fig. 8: Pump head (all types) Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
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10. Check that all parts are free from dirt and clean them if neces- sary (see section 9.Cleaning). 11. Check the valve plates for damage (tongues bent, corrosion); if necessary use new ones when reassembling. Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
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(max. tightening torque 1.5 Nm). 8. Rotate the fan by hand to check that pump turns easily. 9. Pump model NPK 09 DC only: refit cover (18) to the housing. For twin head pumps, repeat the operations described for the second head, and replace the connections between the two heads.
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(7), intermediate plate (2) and valve plate (8). See fig. 5, 6 and 8. If you have any questions about servicing call our technical adviser (see last page for contact telephone number). Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
As far as possible, clean the parts with a dry cloth. Solvents should not be used as they can attack the plastics, and synthetic rubber parts. If a compressed air line is available, blow the parts out with Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
➔ Install pump at highest point in system. Condensate has collected in pump head. ➔ Replace piston seal and valve plates (see Chapter 8) Piston seal or valve plates are worn. Tab. 14 Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121576-121579 11/20...
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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). 1. Flush the pump to free the pump head of dangerous or ag- gressive gases.
Prerequisite for repairing a pump by KNF is a completed Decon- tamination 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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