Diaphragm liquid pump NF 100
Troubleshooting
KNF Flodos BA_NF100_EN_10_067676.docx
Translation of original Operating and Installation Instructions
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9. Troubleshooting
For pumps with alternating current motors:
DANGER
Risk of electric shock, danger of death
Disconnect the pump from the power supply
before working on the pump.
Make sure that the pump is de-energised.
Pump does not work
Possible cause
Remedy
Pump not connected to power
supply.
Connect pump to power supply.
Power supply is not switched
on.
Switch on power supply.
Thermal switch or pump elec-
tronics have tripped.
Disconnect pump from the mains.
Allow pump to cool.
Identify and eliminate cause of overheating/overload.
Connections or hoses are
blocked.
Check connections and hoses.
Remove blockage.
External valve is closed or filter
is clogged.
Check external valves and filters.
Diaphragm or valve plate or
seals are worn.
Replace diaphragm, valve plate and seals
(see Chapter 8.2).
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Pump is not priming
Possible cause
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.
Peripheral valve is closed or
filter is clogged.
Open the peripheral valve.
Clean filter.
Pump head is filled with gas.
The system is unable to handle
the pressure on the pressure
side.
Reduce pressure at pressure side.
Particles in the pump.
Clean the pump head (see Chapter 8.2).
The pump parts are not re-
sistant to the medium to be
transferred.
Replace the pump head with a compatible version.
Incorrect interchange of pres-
sure and suction line connec-
tions.
Remove pressure and suction lines and reconnect correctly.
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