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Introduction The APP pumps and pump units are manufac- requires a written approval from Danfoss tured by Danfoss A/S, and are sold and marketed High Pressure Pumps. by a net of authorized distributors world wide. This manual contains the necessary instructions •...
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Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance APP 53-92 pumps 1.3 Manufacturer and customer service Your local Danfoss pump distributor can be address found on our homepage. Danfoss A/S Data sheets and instructions on all accessories Danfoss High Pressure Pumps are available on hpp.danfoss.com RO Solutions 1.4 Country specific information...
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Danfoss High Pressure Pumps. 3.4 VFD and Direct on line Danfoss APP pumps can be used with VFD and direct on line. Torque limits can be found in the table below: 3.1 Approved applications and operational...
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2, Instruction. system is pressurised. Special consideration should be given in order to minimize air bubbles Danfoss recommends not to build a filter bypass in the feed flow. Air bubbles can cause cavitation. function or to use filters with an integrated bypass.
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Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance APP 53-92 pumps 5.6 Pre mounting checklist, based on Danfoss preferred system design Table 1: Check points when assembling and commissioning system Check points Comment OK ? Ensure that the environmental conditions are safe.
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1 second and observe the direction of valve(s) as specified. rotation either looking at the fan of the motor or Danfoss check valve VCM 92 comes with a flange the coupling through the inspection hole in the connection that is easily mounted directly on the bell housings (not available on all bell housings).
Contact the maintenance department. Danfoss offers service of the pump at the system manufacturer’s location as well as we offer High frequency tones – safety/relief valves training in how to service the pump. Quotes are are either damaged or running very close offered upon request.
5, Parts list. If the pump is going to be returned to Danfoss for repair or a warranty claim, it is important to contact Danfoss in order to receive a return number and a form to fill out with product information.
Please use appendix 6, Trouble shooting guide as guideline or send the pump to Danfoss headquarter in Denmark for evaluation. 8.3 Mechanical failure...
(see section 10 for Super Duplex) and APP S 674 (API). example). Please see relevant data sheets. Application examples Danfoss APP pumps are built into a broad range • Mobile systems for humanitarian and of RO desalination plants around the world: military organizations •...
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Max. allowable working pressure at continuous operation. The pump is designed according to EN809, i.e. to withstand hydrostatic test pressure (HTP) of 1.3 x MAWP. For lower and higher pressure, please contact Danfoss. Dependent on the NaCI concentration. Typical efficiency at max. pressure after a system has been commissioned and run in.
See example below on how to mount the pump If alternative mounting is required. please and connect it to an electric motor or combus- contact your Danfoss sales representative for tion engine (special coupling). further information. For further instruction on installation of coupling see APP Pump Instruction 180R9368.
9.2 RO system with direct supply: Inlet line: Since water has very low vicosity, Danfoss APP Dimension the inlet line to obtain mini pumps have been designed with very narrow mum pressure loss (large flow, minimum...
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Operation guide Installation, Operation and Maintenance APP 53-92 pumps High pressure safety or relief valve: As the Danfoss APP pump begins to create pressure and flow immediately after start-up and regardless of any counter pressure, a safety or pressure relief valve (8)
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Please see typical installations with check valve VCM 92 mounted in the outlet port in the drawing below. Non-standard configurations are available on request. For adjustment on site, please see Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual or contact Danfoss. Standard configuration Non-standard configuration, turned 45 degrees left.
Base frame incl. vibration dampeners IEC 315 180Z0661 14. Service and warranty Warranty Danfoss APP pumps are designed for long operation, low maintenance and reduced lifecycle costs. Pump shutdown: Provided that the pump has been running The APP pumps are made of Duplex/Super...
(6) is integrated in Place an inlet filter (1) in front of the APP the APP pump. pump (2). Please consult Danfoss filter data A non-return valve (7) in outlet can be sheet for guidance on how to select the installed in order to avoid backspin of the right filter.
As water has very low viscosity, the APP pumps and ERDs in parallel have been designed with very narrow clearance For systems with Danfoss pumps and ERDs in in order to control internal leakage rates and parallel, please see our publication 180R9354, improve component performance.
3-7 mm space. If alternative mounting is desired, please contact Danfoss High Pressure Pumps. Please take care to observe the recommended length tolerances of the chosen coupling, as an axial force on the pump will damage the pump.
Adjust respectively, verify the measure- If alternative mounting is desired, please contact ment, and secure both couplings with the Danfoss High Pressure Pumps. right torques on the locking screws (see coupling operation & mounting instruction). Choose proper tolerances to ensure an easy...
If the water pump is operated above the Super Duplex line, always flush water pump with fresh In case of lower operating temperatures, please water at operation stop in order to minimize the contact Danfoss High Pressure Pumps. risk of crevice corrosion. NaCl vs. temperature 80 º...
Service and warranty Warranty Pump shutdown: Danfoss APP pumps are designed for long The APP pumps are made of Duplex/Super operation, low maintenance and reduced Duplex materials with excellent corrosion lifecycle costs.
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The recommendation is for guidance only. Design/features Danfoss APP pumps are designed for long operation and low maintenance and life cycle costs. If the Danfoss recommendations concerning system-design (see our data sheet) are not...
1.4.2 Check if coupling is damaged. 1.4.3 Check that electric motor is sized correctly. 1.4.4 Check that the electrical installation is correctly sized. 1.4.5 Contact Danfoss Sales office for guidelines in how to troubleshoot internal pump parts. 1.5 Axial load on pump shaft 1.5.1 Ensure that the air gap between the two...
Insufficient filtration means that too many or designed for seawater operation; for any too large hard particles can pass the main filter other fluid, please contact Danfoss High because it is damaged, bypassed or simply too Pressure Pumps sales office for further help.
3.2.3 Systems with more than one electric motor installed: Start motors simultaneously. 3.3 Constant torque 3.3.1 Please contact Danfoss High Pressure If the electric motor is too small for the APP, APP S Pumps sales office. or APP S 674 pump, it cannot provide sufficient torque.
4.6.2 If outlet pressure is lower than mentioned noise. Too low pressure also causes insufficient in the pump data sheet, please contact internal lubrication and wear on internal parts. Danfoss High Pressure Pumps technical Pump may eventually be damaged. support. 4.6.3 If outlet pressure has exceeded its...
5.3 Hose stiffness 5.3.1 Use a more flexible hose. Danfoss can Too stiff hoses cannot dampen the small provide flexible hoses. Please contact pressure pulsations from the pump, and...
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. 110 | 180R9346 | AQ240486503020en-001702...
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Service guide Right and wrong Trouble shooting guide for water hydraulic systems hpp.danfoss.com...
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Pump location Pump location Design Pump always to be placed below water Pump always to be placed below water Pump location above water surface Pump location above water surface surface level surface level level will cause damage level will cause damage Choice of material Choice of material Suction conditions...
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Installation Assembly of coupling Impurities Prior to installation, burrs and chips and Never use force when assembling the Chips or other impurities in the system The coupling must be easy and simple other impurities must be removed from coupling parts, as this will damage the may cause damage to assemble (see product instruction) pipes and hoses, eg with a felt plug...
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Wiring Starting procedure Level indicator Cleaning procedure 1. Fill cold water into the system via the return filter and bleed the pump (Power Packs PPH 4 - 6.3 - 10 and 12.5 are self-bleeding) 2. Start and bleed the system -without pressure by opening the bypass valve 3.
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Trouble shooting Open ended water systems No water supply Is the water supply ok? Is water supplied to the pump? Lower inlet Is water coming Is the water in the tank Is the electric motor of temperature or out of the tap? very hot? Ie above 50 the pump unit rotating? provide better cooling...
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