Vacuum Pumps N 920 APE-W and N 920 APDC-B
Troubleshooting
Translation of original Operating and Installation Instructions, english, KNF 121690-121708 09/19
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10. Troubleshooting
DANGER
Extreme danger from electrical shock!
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Disconnect the pump power supply before work-
ing on the pump.
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Make sure the pump is de-energized and se-
cure.
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Check the pump (see Tab. 19 and Tab. 20).
Pump does not transfer
Cause
Fault remedy
Pump is not connected with the
power source.
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Connect pump with the power source.
No voltage in the power source.
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Check room fuse and switch on if necessary.
The pump’s overcurrent protec-
tion circuit has responded.
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Remove the pump from the source of electrical power.
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Determine and eliminate the cause of the overcurrent (e.g.
inproper pressure, liquid in the pump heads).
The pump must be unplugged for some seconds before the
electronics will allow to restart.
Connections or lines blocked.
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Check connections and lines.
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Remove blockage.
External valve is closed or filter
is clogged.
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Check external valves and filters.
Condensate has collected in
pump head.
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Detach the condensate source from the pump.
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Flush pump (see Chapter 8.2.1).
Diaphragm or valve plates are
worn.
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Replace diaphragm and valve plates (see Chapter 9.3).
Tab. 19
Flow rate, pressure or vacuum too low
The pump does not achieve the output specified in the Technical data or the data sheet.
Cause
Fault remedy
Condensate has collected in
pump head.
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Detach the condensate source from the pump.
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Flush pump (see Chapter 9.2.1).
There is gauge pressure on
pressure side and at the same
time vacuum or a pressure
above atmospheric pressure on
suction side.
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Change the pressure conditions.
Pneumatic lines or connection
parts have an insufficient cross
section.
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Disconnect pump from system to determine output values.
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Eliminate throttling (e.g. valve) if necessary.
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Use lines or connection parts with larger cross section if
necessary.
Leaks occur on connections,
lines or pump head.
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Check that tubes sit correctly on hose nozzles.
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Replace leaky tubes.
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Eliminate leaks