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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Flow rate, suction head or pressure head is too low
The pump does not achieve the performance stated in the technical data or on the data sheet.
Possible cause
Remedy
Components in the system
connected to the suction and
pressure sides, such as hoses,
valves or filters, are causing too
much resistance.
Modify installation, check the cross-section of components.
Hose connections are not leak-
tight.
Secure transition joints between hose and hose connections
with clamps or clamping elements
Particles in the pump.
Clean the pump head, install suction-side filter if required
(see Chapter 8.2).
Viscosity of the transferred
medium is too high.
Contact KNF.
Incorrect interchange of pres-
sure and suction line connec-
tions.
Remove pressure and suction lines and reconnect correctly.
The pump parts are not re-
sistant to the medium to be
transferred.
Replace the pump head with a compatible version.
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Fault cannot be rectified
If you are unable to identify any of the above causes, please send
the pump to KNF customer service (see address on last page).
Flush the pump to clear the pump head of any hazardous or
aggressive liquids (see Chapter 8.2.1).
Dismantle the pump.
Clean the pump (see Chapters 8.2.2 to 8.2.5)
Send the pump, with completed decontamination declaration
(see Chapter 11), to KNF customer service stating the nature
of the transferred medium.