10.6 Fault finding chart
Fault
Cause
Discharge line
blocked.
Permanent
output from
Relief valve incorrectly
the relief
set (too low).
valve.
Diaphragm faulty.
Relief valve dirty.
11. Maintenance
11.1 General notes
Warning
When dosing dangerous media, observe the
corresponding safety precautions!
Risk of chemical burns!
Wear protective clothing (gloves and goggles) when
working on the dosing head, connections or lines!
Do not allow any chemicals to leak from the pump.
Collect and dispose of all chemicals correctly!
Warning
The pump housing must only be opened by
personnel authorised by Grundfos!
Repairs must only be carried out by authorised and
qualified personnel!
Switch off the pump and disconnect it from the power
supply before carrying out maintenance work and
repairs!
For transport or cleaning, the venting cartridge must
be closed.
Caution
Before start-up, open the venting cartridge (pull cap
approx. 5 mm).
11.2 Cleaning and maintenance intervals
In the event of a diaphragm leakage, the dosing
liquid may leak out of the hole in the intermediate
flange between the pump and the dosing head. The
parts inside the housing are protected from the
dosing liquid for a short time (depending on the type
Caution
of liquid) by the housing sealing. It is necessary to
check regularly (daily) if liquid is leaking out of the
intermediate flange. For maximum safety, we
recommend the pump version with diaphragm
leakage detection.
11.2.1 Changing the gear grease
Warning
The gear grease must only be changed by authorised
and qualified personnel.
For this purpose, send the pump to Grundfos or an
authorised service workshop.
To ensure trouble-free operation, it is recommended to have the
gear grease changed after five years or after 20000 operating
hours.
11.2.2 Cleaning the diaphragm and valves
Clean the diaphragm and valves, and replace if necessary
(with stainless-steel valves: inner valve parts):
•
At least every 12 months or after 4000 operating hours.
When operating with a counterpressure of 16 bar, every six
months or after 2000 operating hours.
•
In the event of a fault.
11.3 Cleaning the suction and discharge valves
Remedy
Check and possibly
If the pump loses capacity, clean the suction and discharge
correct the
valves as follows:
discharge-side dosing
1. Unscrew the valve.
system.
Set the relief valve to a
higher opening
pressure.
Replace the
diaphragm.
2. Clean all parts. Replace faulty parts by new ones.
Clean the relief valve.
3. Re-assemble the valve.
4. Replace the O-rings by new ones. Refit the valve.
11.4 Maintenance of the relief valve
11.4.1 Cleaning and maintenance intervals
Clean the relief valve, and replace the diaphragm, if necessary.
•
•
11.4.2 Replacing the diaphragm of the relief valve
1. Switch off the pump and disconnect it from the power supply.
2. Make it impossible for a return flow or overpressure to occur.
3. Loosen the four screws on the top part of the relief valve.
4. Remove the top part of the relief valve.
5. Remove the diaphragm.
6. Insert a new diaphragm.
7. Refit the top part of the relief valve and cross-tighten the
8. Start up the dosing system.
9. Tighten the screws on the top part of the relief valve after
If possible, rinse the dosing head, e.g. by supplying it
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with water.
– DN 20
Unscrew the screw part resp. valve seat with round pliers.
– DN 8
Press out the valve cartridge and remove the valve seat
from the ball cage.
Observe the direction arrow on the valve.
DN 8
*
Fig. 26 Stainless-steel or plastic valve DN 8 / DN 20,
* spring-loaded as an option
The O-rings must be correctly placed in the specified
groove.
Caution
Observe the flow direction (indicated by an arrow on
the valve)!
At least every 12 months or after 8000 operating hours.
In the event of a fault.
screws.
Maximum torque: 6 Nm.
48 operating hours.
Maximum torque: 6 Nm.
DN 20
*
*
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