Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Validity This manual is valid for PAHT G pumps with the following code numbers/serial numbers: PAHT 256 Code no. 180B1001 Serial no. XXXXXX03-XXX PAHT 308 Code no. 180B1002 Serial no.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps General Introduction The PAHT pumps and pump units are manufac- tured by Danfoss A/S, and are sold and marketed by a net of authorized distributors world wide. This manual contains the necessary instructions for the installation, operation and service of the pumps used for technical water.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps 1.3 Manufacturer and customer service Web: hpp.danfoss.com address: Your local Danfoss pump distributor can be found on our homepage. Danfoss A/S 1.4 Country specific information High Pressure Pumps 1.4.1 United Kingdom...
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps It is always the system builders´ responsibility • Do not try to lift the pump unit manually; that the system design does not cause any kind most of the pumps weigh more than...
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps 3.8 Properties of water It is recommended NOT to use the pump for other media than specified in the Data sheet. 3.7 Filtration (10µm absolute [β ≥ 5000]) 3.9 Air bubbles Requirements are specified in appendix 1, Data sheet and appendix 2, Instruction.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Pumps which have a weight above 20 kilos (see Wrong lifting: appendix 1, Data sheet) must be handled by using lifting eyes and slings. When lifting the pump unit, one sling must be attached to the electric motor and one sling around the pump.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Installation and commissioning 5.1 Important dimensions 5.3 Fluid temperature Physical dimensions and connections of the pump unit are described in appendix 1, Data Before start-up, the fluid and pump housing sheet.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps 5.6 Pre mounting checklist, based on Danfoss preferred system designs Table 1: Check points when assembling and commissioning system Check points Comment OK ? Ensure that the environmental conditions are safe.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps 5.12 Ensure free flow Ensure free flow from relief valve (table 1, item 5.6, CP 8). A blocked relief valve can cause excessive build-up of pressure and thereby cause •...
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Operation of motor pump unit 6.1 General safety information Before inspecting the pump unit, read the Safety restarted. Contact the maintenance chapter 2 in this user manual. department. 6.2 What to listen and look for Drop in flow and/or pressure –...
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Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Slowly unscrew and remove the bolts and gaskets from the inlet/outlet hoses or pipes, be careful about jets of water. Be aware that the system can be pressurized. Attach the lifting equipment to the pump unit.
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Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Troubleshooting and scrapping criteria 8.1 General safety information Before inspecting the pump unit, it is necessary to read and understand this user manual, especially the Safety chapter 2. Electrical...
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Table of Contents Pump instruction PAHT 256-308 (180R9257_AN228286503049en-000701) ....43 Electric motor manual (180R9230) ............51 Parts list PAHT (AX322445815902-000201) .
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Data sheet Below sectional drawing is an example of a PAHT pump. 1: Mounting flange 2: Shaft seal 3: Connecting flange 4: Port plate 5: Valve plate 6: Retainer plate...
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Data sheet Flow The flow (Q ) at various pressure (p ) can be At zero pressure the true flow equals the calculated with the following equation: theoretical flow Q (th) –...
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Data sheet Motor requirements The required motor power can be calculated by using the following equation: n x V x p 600.000 x η P: Power (kW) M: Torque (Nm) η: Mechanical efficiency...
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Data sheet Installation See the figure below for instructions on how to motor or combustion engine. mount the pump and connect it to an electric A: Pump B: Bell housing...
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Data sheet 7.3 Open-system design inlet temperature is higher than the set value. Inlet line: Hoses: Dimension the inlet line to obtain mini- Always use flexible hoses (5) to minimize mum pressure loss (large flow, minimum vibrations and noise.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Data sheet Closed-system design (not applicable Hoses: for PAHT 256-308) Always use flexible hoses (6) to minimize vibrations and noise. Inlet line: Inlet pressure: Dimension the inlet line to obtain mini-...
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Data sheet Service Danfoss PAHT pumps are designed for long Other factors that affect pump performance and periods of service-free operation to ensure low lifetime include: maintenance and life cycle costs. Provided that the pump is installed and operated according to •...
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Instruction specifications described in item 5. The System design The design of the system must ensure that monitoring switch stop the pump at self-emptying of the pump during standstill is pressures lower than minimum pressure.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Instruction 2.3 Reversible pumps A good filtration is vital to ensure a long and If exposed to high pressure in the outlet while trouble free life of the pump.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Instruction Mount the coupling flush or maximum 3.2 Direction of rotation 1mm offset from the pump shaft end. Ensure an air gap between coupling and Is indicated by means of an arrow on the pump pump flange of min.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Instruction 3.4 Protection from too high pressures Parallel key The pump should be protected against too high pressure by means of a safety valve or a pressure relief valve.
Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Instruction Recommended procedure: Disconnect the water supply to the pump. Through the lower bleeding plug, empty the pump housing of water and close it again. is now protected against internal corrosion Connect the pump to a tank containing and frost.
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Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Motor Manual General etc.) using suitable tools, never hit the drive components with a hammer as this will cause damage to the bearing. This manual concerns the following types of standard...
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Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Motor Manual connections must be checked and tightened if necessary. The table values are based on an ambient temperature of Bearing size and type are specified on the rating plate. Motor 25°C.
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General ................59 Spare parts list for PAHT 256-308 Serial number 03 or higher ......60 Exploded view for PAHT 256-308 Serial number 03 or higher .
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Parts list Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps General This parts list provides an overview of the • PAHT 256-308 content of the various service sets for the as well as exploded views of the pumps.
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Operation guide Parts list Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps 12. Spare parts list for PAHT 256-308 Serial number 03 or higher Pos. Qty. Designation Material Designation Material Housing Duplex / PEEK Pin ø6 x 10 AISI 316 Bleeding plug G 1/4"...
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Parts list Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps 15. Tool set for PAHT 256-308 Designation Shaft bush, torpedo Press tool Mounting screw Allen key, 6 mm Adjustable pin wrench Combination wrench, 10 mm Combination wrench, 13 mm Nut, M8 x 6.5 x 13...
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Operation guide Guideline Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Table of Contents Table of Contents Trouble shooting fish bone chart ............67 No flow/no pressure.
Operation guide Guideline Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps No flow/no pressure Cause Remedy Comments 1.1 Dry running If no water comes out of the pump: Mount a low pressure switch in front of the (no water supply to the pump) pump and check its set point/ function.
Operation guide Guideline Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Reduced flow/reduced pressure Cause Remedy Comments 2.1 Wear on pump Typical signs of wear: 2.1.1 Dismantle the pump. Large internal leakage due to: 2.1.2 Check valve plate. Polished surface all over the swash plate.
Operation guide Guideline Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps High torque on electric motor Cause Remedy Comments 3.1 Too high outlet pressure from pump 3.1.1 Check for blocked nozzles or a faulty Pressure changes due to flow restrictions. This adjusted relief valve.
Operation guide Guideline Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Noise from pump Cause Remedy Comments 4.1 Air in fluid 4.1.1 Ensure that the entire inlet line is bled Small air bubbles will accumulate and create before starting up the system.
Operation guide Guideline Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Noise from installation Cause Remedy Comments 5.1 Inlet/outlet connections (hoses/pipes) 5.1.1 Use flexible hoses at inlet/outlet connec- Non-flexible connections mounted directly on tions. the frame will cause even small pressure pulsations from pump and create vibrations in the system/plant.
Operation guide Guideline Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Typical signs of wear 6.1 Valve plate Picture 1 A normally worn valve plate has no marks/scratches but only a slightly polished surface. No scratches or marks should be felt. The surface must be flat and level.
To check this, please see item 6.1, picture 3. If the surface has any marks/scratches, it is worn/damaged and a new one is required. Please contact Danfoss High Pressure Pumps sales office for further infor- mation. 74 | 180R9289 | AQ109686503106en-001102 521B1475 | DKCFN.PI.012.R2.02...
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Pump location Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Design Pump always to be placed below water Pump location above water surface surface level level will cause damage Choice of material Suction conditions Iron Rubber Copper...
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Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Installation Assembly of coupling Impurities Never use force when assembling the Chips or other impurities in the system The coupling must be easy and simple coupling parts, as this will damage the...
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Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Wiring Starting procedure Cleaning procedure 1. Fill cold water into the system via the return filter and Level indicator bleed the pump (Power Packs PPH 4 - 6.3 - 10 and 12.5 are self-bleeding) 2.
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Trouble shooting Open ended water systems No water supply Is the water supply ok? Is water supplied to the pump? Is water coming Is the electric motor of Is the water in the tank Lower inlet out of the tap? the pump unit rotating? very hot? Ie above 50 temperature or...
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Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for PAHT 256-308 pumps Trouble shooting Closed water systems The system does not work Is there sufficient water in the tank? Is the water in the tank very hot? Ie above 50 Is the electric motor of...
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