Diaphragm liquid pump NF 60, NFB 60
Troubleshooting
KNF Flodos AG BA_NF60_EN_05_069208
Translated from the Original Operating and Installation Instructions
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8.3. Replacing parts
Same procedure as in Section 8.2, "Cleaning", however, instead of
cleaning the resonating diaphragm (
3
), O-ring (
4
), connecting plate
(
5
), valve plate (
6
), intermediate plate (
7
), diaphragm (
8
), support
(
9
) and washer (
10
), replace them with new components.
9. Troubleshooting
For pumps with alternating current motors:
DANGER
Risk of electric shock, danger of death
➔
Before working on the pump disconnect the pump
from the power supply.
➔
Ensure that the pump is de-energised.
Pump does not work
Cause
Fault remedy
Pump not connected to mains
power supply.
➔
Connect pump to mains supply.
Power supply is not switched
on.
➔
Switch on power supply.
Thermal switch or pump elec-
tronics have responded.
➔
Disconnect pump from mains power supply.
➔
Allow pump to cool.
➔
Identify and eliminate cause of overheating/overload.
Connections or pipes are
blocked.
➔
Check pipes and connections.
➔
Remove blockage.
External valve is closed or filter
is blocked.
➔
Check external valves and filters.
Diaphragm or valve plate or
seals are worn out.
➔
Replace diaphragm, valve plate and seals
(see Section 8.3).
Tab. 15
Pump is not priming
Cause
Fault remedy
Suction side of pump not con-
nected.
➔
Connect the suction side of the pump.
Liquid in the container is too
low.
➔
Fill container.
Hose connections are not leak-
tight.
➔
Secure transition joints between hose and connections with
clamps or clamping elements.
System valve is closed or filter
is blocked.
➔
Open the valve.
➔
Clean filter.
Pump head is filled with gas.
The system is unable to handle
the pressure on the pressure
side.
➔
Reduce pressure on pressure side.
Particles in the pump.
➔
Clean the pump head (see Section 8.2).
The head parts are not media-
resistant.
➔
Replace the pump head with a compatible version.
