PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 1 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel Table of contents Page 1. Table of contents ....................1 2. General Service address ..................2 General information ................. 2/3 Labelling .....................
E-Mail: service@ponndorf.de 2.2 General information Ponndorf Hose Pumps are a self-priming positive displacement pumps without any glands or valves. The pumping medium only comes in contact the inner surface of the pump hose, but not with the moving parts of the pump. Therefore the pumps are particularly suitable...
6. Customer Number – Order Number Ponndorf The data specified on the name plate refer to the delivery status of the Ponndorf Hose Pump. Any modification of the pump can result in a change of the specified data and the request of a new name plate for the Ponndorf Hose Pump could be necessary.
PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 4 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel 2.4 Guarantee The guarantee for defects of any goods delivered by us is stated in our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 5 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel 3. Safety These instructions contain basic recommendations that should be followed during installation, operation and maintenance. Therefore the operation manual has to be read by the fitter and qualified personnel/operator before installation and operation and must always be available at the location of the machine/facility.
In case of moving the pump the operator has to make sure that no explosive environment exists! 3.3 Intended use • Ponndorf Hose Pumps are intended for use in commercial facilities and are only permitted for use in accordance to the information of the technical documentation and of the nameplate.
ATEX requirements. • pump hose, clamping rings and connecting sockets are mounted properly and the pump hose is greased sufficiently with Ponndorf special grease (as described in chapter 6.4). In case of any discrepancies the pump must not be placed into operation! While placing the pump into operation the characteristics (pump speed, pressure) which are prescribed in the manual and on the nameplate must not be exceeded.
PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 8 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel In detail non-observance can for instance result in the following dangers: • failure of important functions of the machine/facility • failure of methods prescribed for maintenance •...
PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 9 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel When works are finished all safety installations and protectors must immediately be refitted or be put into operation. The articles of chapter 6 (Installation / Connection / Operation) have to be observed before reconnection.
PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 10 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel 4. Transport, storage and disposal 4.1 Transport • When choosing lifting tools and separate lifting accessories the weight of the pump must be took into consideration. The corresponding accident prevention regulations have to be observed.
PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 11 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel Remove and dispose grease in accordance with local regulations. Dispose any leaking pumped liquid in accordance with local regulations. Neutralize residues of pumped liquid in the pump.
PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 12 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel 5.1 Detector for hose leakages The hose leakage detector is for a continuous monitoring in order to avoid unnoticed hose leakages.
5.2 Diagram of the leakage detector for operating the pumps in non-hazardous locations (art.-no. 93-000-055) The following diagram is only valid for the leakage detector consisting of: • sensor for leakage detector (make Ponndorf, standard) • switch amplifier (make: Disibeint, type DNSA) drive...
PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 14 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel 5.3 Diagram of the leakage detector for operating the pumps in non-hazardous locations (art.-no. 93-000-009) The following diagram is only valid for the leakage detector consisting of: •...
• When pumps have to be installed in hazardous locations the instructions in chapter 3.2 must be strictly observed. • Ponndorf Hose Pumps of series P_classicplus for hazardous location use (optional!) meet the construction requirements of equipment group II, category 2G. They are intended for use in zone 1.
PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 16 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel The pumps must be integrated in the equipotential bonding of the whole plant. For example this can be made by grounding the base frame by using the grounding terminal in the terminal box of the motor.
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PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 17 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel Important notice for the conveyance of media containing solids There is a risk of sedimentation of solids which can settle in the pump while the pump is stopped.
D - 34123 Kassel 6.4 Installing the pump hose The outer surface of the pump hose must be lubricated sufficiently with Ponndorf Special Grease before assembling it. CAUTION Remove power from the pump by removing the main fuses before doing any cleaning / maintenance / assembly operations.
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PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 19 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel 6.4.5 6.4.6 Put the clamping ring onto WRONG! the end of the hose. CAUTION: The outer edge of the clamping ring must be flush with the end of the hose.
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PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH Page 20 of 25 Operation Manual Leipziger Strasse 374 Hose Pump type P_classicplus D - 34123 Kassel Before starting the pump it must be secured that any valves assembled in the pipework (on suction and discharge side) are opened.
D - 34123 Kassel 7.2 Maintenance / Service To guarantee a constant elasticity of the pump hose it must be lubricated with Ponndorf Special Grease every 300 hours of operation. To do this remove the casing cover and put some grease through the opening onto the running surface of the pump hose (e.g. by using a screw driver).
D - 34123 Kassel 7.2 Maintenance / Service To guarantee a constant elasticity of the pump hose it must be lubricated with Ponndorf Special Grease every 300 hours of operation. To do this remove the casing cover and put some grease through the opening onto the running surface of the pump hose (e.g. by using a screw driver).
10-015-029 10-027-029 12-035-029 In case of operation of Ponndorf Hose pumps in hazardous locations (according to ATEX) the operator must make sure that solely a casing cover as well as connecting sockets made of stainless steel will be used. Parts made of plexiglass resp. PP (polypropylene) are not approved for this purpose.
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