Unit setup and connection
FAM 10, Instructions, part 1/2
en-US
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BEWA FAM10-15 1-2 4170097b en-us 2018-05-23.docx
2018-05-23
Connecting the inlet (IN)
The maximum permitted pressure P
e perm
at the inlet to the FAM can be found
in the technical data.
Use a negative pressure-resistant, flexible hose or a pipe for the suction-side
connection.
Note that the cross-section of the connected hoses/piping must be at least as
large as the cross-section of the inlet/outlet port sizes.
The shape of the tank connection should be set up in such a way that it will
always be lower than the level of the oil.
NOTICE
Contamination too high
The unit will be damaged
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Do not prime directly at the bottom of the tank
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Do not prime in the sump
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Never prime without a built-in suction screen
The greatest contamination is found on the bottom of the tank.
All impurities and other particles are deposited on the bottom of
the tank. All impurities and other particles are deposited on the
bottom of the tank.
Connecting the outlet (OUT)
The maximum permitted pressure at the outlet P
a perm
can be found in the
technical data.
NOTICE
Connection OUT closed off
The FAM switches over to error mode
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Check to be sure that all of the locking fixtures at the inlet/outlet are in
"open" position each time before start-up.
To prevent air from entering the medium, make sure that the
pressure hose with lance is always below the oil level in
operation.
