Vacuum Pump System SC 920G
Vacuum pump system as a whole
Problem
Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 334631-334633 07/21
Cause
Leaks in venting valve.
Condensation in pump
head.
Gas outlet blocked on high-
performance condenser.
Worn diaphragms or valve
plates.
Replaced diaphragms and
valve plates.
Troubleshooting
Solution
Temporarily close the ventilation
connection (Fig. 2/6, p. 12). If this
stops the leak, leaks are present in
the venting valve. In this case:
Flush the venting valve:
1.
Close the gas inlet (Fig. 2/7).
2.
If necessary for safety reasons:
Connect inert gas to ventilation
connection. Observe the safety
instructions in chapter 3.
3.
Run the vacuum pump system at
100% pump capacity in evacuation
mode.
4.
Re-open the gas inlet.
If problem persists, contact KNF
Service.
Dry system with fresh air or, if
necessary for safety reasons, with
an inert gas:
1.
Using inert gas: Connect inert gas
source with gas inlet (Fig. 2/7, p. 12)
and start system up in evacuation
mode (100% capacity). Observe the
safety instructions in chapter 3.
2.
Using air: Open gas line (Fig. 2/7, p.
12) to the surrounding environment
and start system up in evacuation
mode (100% capacity).
3.
Close the gas inlet after 30 seconds,
and leave the vacuum pump system
running for 30 seconds under
vacuum.
4.
Repeat this process 3–5 times.
If this problem occurs frequently,
place the vacuum pump system at a
higher level than the vacuum
chamber.
Risk of bursting of high-performance
condenser!
Eliminate blocking of gas outlet.
Replace diaphragms and valve
plates (chapter 9.3).
Check that the correct diaphragm
spacers are placed under the
diaphragms.
If necessary, carefully tighten the
pump head fixing screws (Fig. 17/2,
p. 33) in diagonally opposite
sequence.
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