Replacing The Diaphragm; Switching Off The Pump - Grundfos DMX 226 Notice D'installation Et De Fonctionnement

11.5 Replacing the diaphragm

Adjust the stroke length only while the pump is
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running!
During transport, the deaeration opening must be
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closed with the screw plug!
If possible, rinse the dosing head,
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e.g. by supplying it with water.

11.5.1 Switching off the pump

1. While the pump is running, set the stroke-length adjustment
knob to 100 %.
2. Switch off the pump and disconnect it from the power supply.
3. Depressurise the system.
4. Take suitable steps to ensure that the returning dosing
medium is safely collected.
11.5.2 Replacing the diaphragm
1. Loosen the six dosing head screws.
2. Remove the dosing head.
3. Turn the fan blades until the diaphragm reaches the front
dead centre (the diaphragm detaches itself from the
diaphragm flange).
4. Unscrew the diaphragm by manually turning it
counter-clockwise.
5. Check the parts and replace by new ones, if necessary.
6. Screw in the new diaphragm completely. Then turn it back
until the holes in the diaphragm and the flange coincide.
7. Turn the fan blades until the diaphragm reaches the bottom
dead centre (the diaphragm is pulled onto the diaphragm
flange).
8. Refit the dosing head carefully and cross-tighten the screws.
Maximum torque: 6 Nm.
9. Deaerate and start the dosing pump.
Before start-up, replace the screw plug by the
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deaeration screw!
After initial start-up and after each time the
diaphragm is changed, tighten the dosing head
screws.
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After approximately 6-10 operating hours or
two days, cross-tighten the dosing head screws
using a torque wrench.
Maximum torque: 6 Nm.
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