The APP pumps and pump units are manufactured by Danfoss A/S, and are sold and marketed
by a net of authorized distributors world wide.
• If any changes are made without written
approval the warranty will automatically
become void.
This manual contains the necessary instructions
for the installation, operation and service of the
pumps used in a Sea Water Reverse Osmosis
(SWRO) system or Brackish Water Reverse
Osmosis (BWRO) system.
In case the pump delivered is ATEX certified, the
additional ATEX instruction must also be read.
The APP pumps must not be used for other
purposes than those recommended and
specified without first consulting your local
pump distributor.
Use of the pump in other applications that are
not suitable for the pump unit can cause
damages to the pump unit, with risk of personal
injury.
All personnel being responsible for operation
and maintenance of the pump unit must read
and fully understand these instructions,
especially the section “Safety”, before:
It is important that these instructions are
always available to the personnel concerned.
1.2 Symbols
Indicates something to be noted by the
reader
Indicates a situation which will or could
result in damage to the pump and its
function
Indicates a situation which will or could
result in personal injury and/or damage
to the pump
Electrical hazard - Indicates a highvoltage warning
Safety glasses required
•Transportation of the pump unit
•Lifting the unit
•Installing the pump unit
• Connecting the pump unit to the water
system
• Connecting the electric motor and instrumentation
•Commissioning the unit
• Servicing the pump unit, mechanical and
electrical parts
•Decommissioning the pump unit
The pump must always be installed and used in
accordance with existing national/local
sanitary, safety regulations and laws.
It is the responsibility of the safety officer or
the chief operator to assure compliance with all
local regulations that are not taken into
account in this manual.
Changing the pumps’ or pump units’ operational limits and hardware:
• Changes to the delivered pump or motor
pump unit may only be done with a written
approval from Danfoss High Pressure Pumps.
• Operation outside the Danfoss specifications
requires a written approval from Danfoss
High Pressure Pumps.
!
Hearing protection required
Safety shoes required
Safety helmet required
Protective
garments
must be wor n
Protective garments
must be worn
Danger HOT.
Do not touch
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Dangers that can arise from not following the
instructions:
When the pump or pump unit is managed by
untrained personnel, there is a danger of:
• Death or fatal injuries
• Costly damages and claims
Your local Danfoss pump distributor can be
found on our homepage.
Data sheets and instructions on all accessories
are available on hpp.danfoss.com
1.4 Country specific information
1.4.1 United Kingdom
UK importer:
Danfoss Ltd.
22 Wycombe End
HP9 1NB Beaconsfield
United Kingdom
When using an electric motor, the motor must
always be supplied with adequate cooling
ventilation.
When using an electric motor together with a
VFD, the motor must be designed for operation
with a VFD.
VFD operation may increase the temperature
inside the electric motor if the motor is not
designed for VFD operation. This can damage
the motor and cause unintended breakdown.
All electrical installation work must only be
carried out by authorized personnel in
accordance with EN60204-1 and/or local
regulations.
It is recommended to install a lockable circuit
breaker to avoid inadvertent starting and/or
electrical hazard. The lockable circuit breaker
must be used during installation, operation and
maintenance.
It is recommended to place a local safety switch
nearby the pump, enabling service personnel to
cut power for the electric motor.
Protect the motor and other electrical equipment from overloads with suitable equipment.
In case the pump delivered is ATEX certified, the
additional ATEX instruction must also be read.
Protective
garments
!
must be wor n
Always wear suitable safety clothing when
handling the pump.
When working near the pump system, safety
shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection and
safety helmet must always be worn.
Danger
Installation and maintenance must always
take place during complete shutdown in an
unpressurised condition.
The drive unit must be secured against
switching-on (with signs, switching off electricity
power supply) in order to avoid serious injuries
due to rotating parts. Do not reach inside the
working area during the operation of the coupling.
For protection against accidental contact
appropriate security must be installed.
Before start-up, the settings for all protective
devices, such as sensors/switches and safety
valves must be verified and free flow from safety
valves must be ensured.
All pipe and hose connections must be stressfree mounted, securely fastened to the pump
and well supported. Improper installation will or
can result in personal injury and/or damage to
the pump.
Use of this manual does not relieve operation
and maintenance personnel of the responsibility of applying good judgment when operating
and maintaining the pump and its components.
inadvertent
Under certain operational conditions the surface
of the pump can be above 60°C / 140°F. Under
these conditions the pump must be labelled with
a “Danger Hot” sign.
Danfoss recommends to build systems with a
high degree of safety. Danfoss preferred system
design and P&ID are found in appendix 1, Data
sheet, and appendix 2, Instruction.
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It is always the system builder´s responsibility
that the system design does not cause any kind
of hazard and is adapted to local regulations and
standards.
Proper installation, proper start up and shutdown devices as well as high-pressure protection
equipment is essential.
2.3 Commissioning and servicing the unit
It is recommended that commissioning and
servicing are carried out by a minimum of two
people, where one is acting as a supervisor.
• Do not try to lift the pump unit manually;
most of the pumps weigh more than
20 kilos, see specific weight for the pump
in the appendix 1, Data sheet.
• Always bleed the pump prior to initial
start-up.
• Do not mount the pump without the bell
housing and a flexible coupling.
• Do not try to start the unit before the
system components are mounted, bleeded
and adjusted.
• Flush the system throughly before
connecting the pump or pump unit.
• Check rotation direction of the motor
before mounting the pump.
3.Technical data
2.4 Adhere to the following important
points
• Before using the pump/pump unit it is very
important to read and understand this user
manual.
3.1 Approved applications and operational
limits for the pumps
The pump and the pump units are designed for
the use in a Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO)
or Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO)
systems.
The APP pumps must not be used for other
purposes than those recommended and
specified without first consulting your local
pump distributor.
Use of the pump in other applications not
suitable for the pump unit can cause damages
to the pump unit, with risk of personal injury.
2.5 In case of doubt
Please contact Danfoss A/S in case of doubt.
Contact information is listed in section 1.3,
Manufacturer and customer service address.
3.2 Application range
The Danfoss range of APP high-pressure pumps
is designed according to EN 809 for use in RO
applications with low viscosity and corrosive
fluids such as sea water.
3.3 Electric motor data
See recommended motor in appendix 1, Data
sheet or appendix 3, IOM for motors. The motors
mentioned are the most common used motors
by Danfoss High Pressure Pumps.
3.4 VFD and Direct on line
Danfoss APP pumps can be used with VFD and
direct on line.
Torque limits can be found in the table below:
NmAPP 53APP 65APP 78APP 86APP
92
MAWT8781,1181,2571,1121,112
MAST1,7001,70 01,70 01,70 01,70 0
MAWT: Maximum allowable working torque
MAST: Maximum allowable starting torque
3.5 Noise and vibration
Noise level for a pump unit with a ”standard”
motor measured according to EN ISO 3744: 2010,
see appendix 1, Data sheet. Possibilities to
reduce noise and vibration are described in the
same Data sheet.
For system integration of the pump, please see
appendix 1, Data sheet and appendix 2,
Instruction.
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3.6 Dimension drawings
Dimensions of the different pumps can be found
in appendix 1, Data sheet.
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3.7 Space requirement
When doing service or replacing the complete
pump unit, it is recommended to have sufficient
space available around the pump in order to
ensure easy access. Sufficient space means at
least 1 meter/40 inches around the pump. When
working with high pressures, it is important to
have the right space available around the pump
as stated in the safety requirements.
3.8 Filtration
(10µm absolute [ß
Requirements are specified in appendix 1, Data
≥ 5000])
10
sheet and in appendix 2, Instruction.
Danfoss recommends not to build a filter bypass
function or to use filters with an integrated
bypass. If the above recommendation is not
followed the warranty for the pump will
automatically become void.
It should be possible to monitor the condition of
the filter via the differential/delta pressure across
the filter.
Using insufficient filtration or a filter bypass
can cause a failure or decreased service life of
the pump.
3.9 Properties of water
It is recommended NOT to use the pumps in feed
water concentrations higher than 50,000 ppm
TDS without consulting your local Danfoss pump
distributor.
3.10 Air bubbles
Large bubbles in a pressurised RO system can
result in damage to piping, equipment and the
pump.
All air must be bleeded from both the lowpressure and high-pressure side before the RO
system is pressurised. Special consideration
should be given in order to minimize air bubbles
in the feed flow. Air bubbles can cause cavitation.
3.11 Chemicals
The pump should not be exposed to any
chemicals as it can result in damage to piping,
equipment and internal parts in the pump.
4. Arrival inspection,
transportation,
handling, lifting and
storage
4.1 Arrival inspection
The pump is packed in a cardboard or wood box
with plugs in the port connections to protect the
pumps from damage during transportation.
When the shipment has arrived it is important to
check the pump for any damages. The name
plate/type designation must be in accordance
with the delivery note and your order.
In case of damage and/or missing parts, a report
should be documented and presented to the
carrier at once.
4.2 Warning
Before any lifting operation is performed,
environmental conditions must be taken into
consideration (Ex-rated areas, wind speed, wet/
dry conditions, lifting height, etc.).
4.3 General safety information
Personnel involved in lifting and transporting the
equipment (see Safety, chapter 2) must be
trained in handling and in safety procedures for
lifting heavy loads. Many of the pumps and
pump units weigh more than 20 kilos, which
requires lifting slings and suitable lifting devices;
e.g. an overhead crane or industrial truck to be
used as minimum.
4.4 Transport and handling
Small pumps which have a weight below 20 kilos
can be handled by hand if they are not mounted
together with an electric motor. The weight of a
small pump with a motor will be above 20 kilos.
Do not use connections/nozzles for lifting!
Do not use only one sling!
Pumps which have a weight above 20 kilos must
be handled by using lifting eyes and slings.
Wrong lifting:
When the pump is mounted together with a bell
housing, the pump can be rotated and in that
case the lifting eye cannot be used in all
positions. When lifting a pump with bell housing,
a sling can be used to lift the pump by positioning it on the drive end of the pump outlet.
When the pump is mounted together with an
electric motor, it must not be lifted in the lifting eye. A pump unit with motor must be handled by
using two slings around the pump unit. One sling
must be attached to the electric motor and one
sling around the pump.
Make sure that the unit/load is balanced before
lifting. The centre of the mass varies from pump/
pump unit size to pump(pump unit).
See below examples of where to/not to attach
the lifting slings on the pump unit with motor:
Correct lifting with 2 separate slings:
Some motors and pumps have specific lifting
eyes.
Do not use connections/nozzles for lifting!
Do not use only one sling!
Make sure that the unit/load is balanced before
lifting. The centre of the mass varies from pump/
pump unit size to pump/pump unit.
How to mount the pump and the electric motor
correctly, see appendix 1, Data sheet or appendix
2, Instruction.
Incorrect lifting can result in personal injury
and/or damage to the pump unit, see appendix
2, Instruction.
Once the lifting is done the lifting eye must
be removed from the pump.
4.5 Return to supplier
Please see maintenance chapter 7.
4.6 Storage
Each pump is tested before shipment, and will
therefore contain water. For storage temperature
and frost protection see appendix 2, Instruction.
The pumps are NOT delivered frost protected
from the factory.
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5. Installation and
commissioning
5.1 Important dimensions
Physical dimensions and connections of the
pump unit are described in appendix 1, Data
sheet.
5.4 Electrical data
Check voltage, current frequency and rated
power on the electric motor and VFD settings on
the name plate placed on both the motor and
the VFD.
5.2 Cleanliness
It is very important that the tubes and pipes are
completely clean: no dirt, chips or burrs are
allowed. Flush all piping before connecting the
high-pressure pump to ensure the system is
clean. Internal surfaces of the piping must not be
corroded. If dirt or rust is not removed, the pump
and the valves can be damaged. In worst case
the pump can be damaged beyond repair!
5.3 Fluid temperature
Before start-up, the fluid and pump housing
temperature must be within the specified
temperature range listed see appendix 1, Data
sheet.
Schematic 1: Recommended system design
Media filter
Feed
PI
PI
PIPI
PT
5.5 Local regulations
Commissioning must always be done in
accordance with valid regulations and local
standards.
5.6 Pre mounting checklist, based on Danfoss preferred system design
Table 1: Check points when assembling and commissioning system
Check pointsCommentOK ?
Ensure that the environmental conditions are safe.See Arrival inspection,
CP1
Minimum and maximum start-up temperature for fluid and
CP2
pump.
Filtration condition (10 µm absolute (ß
CP3
Power supply for electric motor and VFD.See Data sheet for the used
CP4
Safety circuit / breaker must be sized for the motor and
CP5
environment (corrosion and humidity)
Bolts and screws must conform to environmental conditions
CP6
as well as fluid and torque requirements.
Instrumentation, pressure switch should be designed to
CP7
conform to the environment (corrosion and humidity).
Check the factory settings of the safety/relief valves or
CP8
pressure relief valves (page 11).
Check the settings of the pressure transmitter/switch (3) set
CP9
at min. inlet pressure (page 11).
Check that all pressure indicators (PI) are selected to be able
CP10
to measure the system pressure range (page 11).
Check that the coupling is installed according to manufac-
CP 11
turers instruction
Ensure all pipings have been flushed and are correct installed
CP12
Check piping for possible air gaps.
CP13
transportation, handling,
lifting and storage, chapter 4.
See Data sheet or Instruction,
appendices 1 and 2.
≥ 5000)See Danfoss requirements in
10
Data sheet and Instruction,
appendices 1 and 2
motor and VFD.
See Data sheet for the used
safety circuit.
See Data sheet for the used
equipment.
See Data sheets for the used
valves.
See Data sheet or Instruction,
appendices 1 and 2.
Scaling should at least be 1 bar
or more precise.
5.7 Lifting and positioning
Lift the pump unit onto base (Remember
vibration dampeners, if needed). Fasten the
motor to the base.
See also chapter 4, Arrival inspection, transportation, handling, lifting and storage.
5.8 Mount the different equipment
(connections, pipes, tubes, check and safety/relief
valves, etc.)
• The hard piping and flexible hoses used,
must be of proper design and must be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. (see also Design
guides 180R9084 and 180R9367 - both
available on hpp.danfoss.com).
• Misalignment of the hard pipes may give
unintended stress on the pump port
connections and may damage the pump.
•Prevent excessive external pipe load.
• Do not connect piping by applying external
force (use of wrenches, crane, etc.) Piping
must be aligned without residual stress.
• Do not mount expansion joints so that their
force applies internal pressure on the pump
connections.
5.9 Electrics
All electrical installation work must be carried
out by authorized personnel in accordance with
EN60204-1 and/or local regulations. (see also
Safety, chapter 2)
Turn off the safety circuit breaker and lock it.
Mount the power cable on the electric motor.
If a VFD is used, adjust the protective motor
switch/VFD to the current limits found on the
name plate of the electric motor.
5.10 Instrumentation
The pressure switch/sensor should be mounted
as close to the pump as possible. It is recommended to test the pressure/sensor switch via an
instrumentation manifold.
Mount the pressure switch/sensors according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
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5.11 Connections
Mount and tighten connections and check
valve(s) as specified.
Danfoss check valve VCM 92 comes with a flange
connection that is easily mounted directly on the
outlet port (outlet connection is not required).
Note: Bolts (ref. 11) must be tightened with
torque 95Nm ± 9.5 Nm.
Use only Style 77DX coupling or equivalent for
the 3” victaulic OSG outlet on the VCM 92.
95 Nm ± 9.5 Nm
5.12 Ensure free flow
Ensure free flow from the safety/relief valves 8
and 9 (schematic1, page 10). A blocked safety/
relief valve can cause excessive build-up of
pressure and thereby cause dangerous situations
and damage to the whole system.
5.13 Verify setting of safety/relief valves
Make sure, the safety/relief valves 8 and 9 are
placed correctly.
Check the pressure settings on the name plates
of the safety/relief valves. If they are within
specifications, you can continue.
Unlock the safety circuit breaker. Start the motor
for 1 second and observe the direction of
rotation either looking at the fan of the motor or
the coupling through the inspection hole in the
bell housings (not available on all bell housings).
If the motor is turning the wrong direction,
switch two phases in the connection box of the
motor or reprogram the direction in VFD.
When the motor is turning in the right direction,
the pump can be mounted.
5.17 Commissioning
•Close all the bleeding and draining plugs.
•Open the pressure valve at the brine site.
• Switch the safety circuit breaker on for both
motor(s) and VFD(s).
•Start the feed pump.
•Start the high-pressure pump.
• If a VFD or a soft starter is used, a ramp up
time of minimum 10 seconds is required to
avoid damage of the pump.
• Monitor the inlet and outlet pressure of the
high-pressure pump and look for leakages.
• Check the function of the pressure
indicators by slowly closing the valves. The
pump unit should stop when the minimum
inlet pressure and maximum outlet
pressure has been reached.
• Adjust the pressures to the specified inlet
and outlet pressure for the system and let
the pump unit run until the electric motor
and pump temperature is stable.
• If the system is running within the system
design limits, the system is released for
operation.
5.14 Flush the pump
Fully open the pressure valve at the brine outlet.
Close all the bleeding and draining plugs on the
high-pressure pump.
Start the feed pump and ensure free flow to the
high-pressure pump.
5.15 Bleed and remove air from the pump
Open the bleeding plugs. Keep the plugs open
until the high-pressure pump is bleeded.
5.16 Verify direction of rotation
The direction of rotation must always follow the
arrow. The arrow is placed on the pump or pump
unit.
Check the direction of rotation before mounting
the pump.
5.18 Check the filter condition
Evaluate contamination found in filter, replace
filter elements, if necessary.
5.19 Instruct operator and maintenance
personnel
Before using the pump/pump unit, the personnel
must be instructed in using the pump/pump
unit, its function, components, documentation
and safety.
Danfoss offers commissioning and service at
system manufacturer’s location. Rate quotes are
offered upon request.
Before inspecting the pump unit, read the Safety
chapter 2 in this user manual.
6.2 What to listen and look for
If one or more of the following examples are
observed, please act as indicated:
A) Loose bolts – check all bolts and, if
necessary, contact the maintenance
department in order to have all bolts
tightened to the specified torque(s).
B) Leakage – if a small leakage from the bell
housing is observed. Contact the maintenance department.
C) Leakage – if there is a large leak, the unit
should be stopped immediately. Contact
the maintenance department.
D) High frequency tones – safety/relief valves
are either damaged or running very close
to their design pressure, stop the unit
immediately. Contact the maintenance
department.
E) Increased noise or vibration – requires the
unit to be stopped immediately. Contact
the maintenance department.
F) Very high temperatures – may indicate that
one or more parts are damaged inside the
pump. The pump must be stopped
immediately and inspected before it is
restarted. Contact the maintenance
department.
G) Drop in flow and/or pressure – may indicate
wear on one or more parts inside the
pump. The pump must be stopped
immediately and inspected before it is
restarted. Contact the maintenance
department.
H) Other observations or troubles, please see
appendix 7, Right and Wrong or appendix
6, the Trouble shooting guide.
Both appendices give good advises
regarding design, installation, wiring and
troubleshooting.
See also service and warranty section in
appendix 1, Data sheet and appendix 2,
Instruction.
If the pump is not stopped for inspection as
recommended, it can lead to damage of the
pump or break-down. See also service and
warranty section in the appendix 1, Data sheet,
in appendix 2, Instruction or appendix 4,
Instruction for recommended service intervals.
Danfoss offers service of the pump at the system
manufacturer’s location as well as we offer
training in how to service the pump. Quotes are
offered upon request.
Danfoss recommends simultaneously to check
the filter and membrane condition and to
evaluate contamination; filter and membrane
elements must be replaced if necessary.
7.Maintenance and
service of the pump
unit
7.1 General safety information
Before servicing the pump unit, it is necessary to
read and understand this user manual, especially
the Safety, chapter 2. Remember to wear suitable
safety equipment according to Safety, chapter 2.
7.2 Service and inspection interval for the
pump
Maintenance and service intervals are depending
on the cleanliness level of the water, hydraulic
load and temperature of the pump unit. The
most important parameter is the filtration of the
water.
See the section Service and warranty in the
appendix 1, Data sheet, in appendix 2, Instruction and appendix 4, Instruction for recommended service intervals.
For spare parts and service tools, please see
appendix 5, Parts list.
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manufacturer’s location and training in how to
service the pump. Quotes are offered upon
request.
7.3 Shut down of the system
A)Stop the high-pressure pump.
B) Open the pressure valves at the brine site
to release the pressure.
C)Stop the feed pump.
D) Switch off the safety circuit breaker for
both the high-pressure pump, feed pump
and VFD and lock them. Only personnel
servicing the pump unit should be able to
unlock/activate the switch again.
E) Open bleeding and drain plugs. Wait until
the pump and system are emptied for
water.
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F) Make sure the system is not pressuized!
Slowly unscrew and remove the bolts and
gaskets from the inlet/outlet hoses or
pipes, be careful about jets of water.
Beware that the system can be pressurized!
G) Attach the lifting equipment to the pump
unit. For instructions on lifting the
complete pump unit, see chapter 4, Arrival
inspection, transportation, handling, lifting
and storage.
H) For the small pumps, unscrew the bolts
holding the pump to the bell housing. For
the bigger pumps, unscrew the bolts/nuts
from the pump and bell housing to the
motor. Afterwards unscrew the bolts/nuts
holding the pump and bell housing.
I) Carefully pull the pump out of the bell
housing by using lifting equipment, if
necessar y.
J) Hold the pump in different positions above
a drip tray; this should allow most of the
water trapped in the pump to drain. Clean
and dry the pump surface and plug the
bleeding and draining plugs.
K) Move the pump to a clean and safe location
where the pump can be inspected/
serviced.
7.4 Disassembling and assembling the
pump unit
A) Remove all connections from the pump.
Returns without a return number will be
rejected !!!
7.5 Assembling the pump unit
Assemble the pump according to the Disassembling and Assembling Instruction
(available at hpp.danfoss.com).
7.6 Procedure for mounting the pump onto
the electric motor
Mount the flexible coupling and bell housing
according to appendix 2, Instruction.
7.7 Getting the pump unit back into
operation
Find instructions of how to put the pump unit
back into operation in chapter 4, Arrival inspection, transportation, handling, lifting and storage
and Installation and commissioning, chapter 5.
B) Disassemble the pump according to the
Disassembling and Assembling Instruction
(available at hpp.danfoss.com)
Clean all parts and surfaces with a fluid
compatible with the materials found in the
pump. Wipe the parts clean and dry with a
lint-free clothing.
C) Inspect all parts including shaft seal and if
necessary, replace them; see appendix 5,
Parts list.
D) If the pump is going to be returned to
Danfoss for repair or a warranty claim, it is
important to contact Danfoss in order to
receive a return number and a form to fill
out with product information. A copy of the
form together with contact information
and reason for returning should be sent to
the email address on the form. The same
documents should be attached to the
shipment.
Before inspecting the pump unit, it is necessary
to read and understand this user manual,
especially the Safety chapter 2.
Remember to wear suitable safety equipment
according to Safety chapter 2.
If water is leaking into the electric motor; it can
cause electric shock, fire, short circuit or even
death. When mounting the pump vertically
always mount the motor above the pump to
avoid water leaking into the electric motor.
8.2 Operational conditions which can cause
pump failures
The following conditions can cause a pump
failure :
•The pump is running dry.
•The inlet pressure is too high.
•The inlet pressure is too low.
• The temperature of the fluid is too high.
•The ambient temperature is too high.
• The pump is running against a blocked
port/closed manual valve.
• The pump is operating at a pressure out of
specification.
• The pump is running with a non-specified/
approved fluid.
• The pump is running in the wrong
direction.
•The filtration is insufficient.
• The pump is not being serviced according
to Danfoss specifications (end of life).
• There is excessive mechanical load on the
shaft coupling and piping.
8.3 Mechanical failure
If the pump is running dry, the temperature will
quickly increase which can cause burns.
If there is any leakage at start-up or during
operation, a high-pressure jet can cause eye or
skin damage.
Leakage can result in flooding, which can cause
slipping, tripping or falling.
8.4 Electrical failure
If the wiring of the electric motor is incorrect or
the ground connection is missing, it can cause
electric shock, burn damages, fire or even death.
If a VFD is used and wrongly programmed, it can
damage the pump and lead to high temperatures or other dangers.
All electrical installation must be carried out by
authorized personnel in accordance with
EN60204-1 and/or local regulations.
8.5 Responsibility
Danfoss takes no responsibility for any abnormal
injuries, risks or damages that could arise caused
by abnormal conditions, vibrations, corrosion,
abrasives, foreign objects or excessive temperatures and shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages.
8.6 Scrapping criteria
Whether the pump can be repaired or need to be
scrapped, depends on in which conditions the
internal parts are, or how damaged the whole
unit is. Please use appendix 6, Trouble shooting
guide as guideline or send the pump to Danfoss
headquarter in Denmark for evaluation.
For other observations or troubles, please see
appendix 7, Right and Wrong which gives good
advises regarding design, installation, wiring and
troubleshooting.
In case the pump needs to be scrapped, please
follow your local environmental rules.
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Data sheet | APP 53-92 Pumps
1. Introduction
The Danfoss range of APP high-pressure pumps
is designed according to EN 809 for use in RO
applications with low viscosity and corrosive
fluids such as sea water.
Danfoss APP pumps are positive displacement
pumps with axial pistons that move a fixed
amount of water in each cycle. Flow is proportional to the number of input shaft revolutions
(rpm).
Unlike centrifugal pumps, they produce the same
flow at a given speed no matter what the
discharge pressure.
The sectional drawing below illustrates the main
components of the APP 53-92 pump range.
10 Center flange
11 Spring cartridge
12 Eye bolt
13 Port plate (drive end)
14 Swash plate (drive end)
15 Shaft seal
16 Motor flange
17 Flushing valve
18 Tail stock screws
2. Benefits
3. Application examplesDanfoss APP pumps are built into a broad range
• Zero risk of lubricant contamination:
- Oil lubricants are replaced with the pumped medium, water, so there is no
contamination risk from the pump.
• Low maintenance costs:
- Efficient design and all-stainless steel
construction ensure exceptionally long
life. When Danfoss specifications are
met, service intervals of 8,000 hours can
be expected. Service is easy, and can be
carried out on-site due to the simple
design and few parts.
• Low energy costs:
- The highly efficient axial piston design
provides the lowest energy
consumption of any comparable pump
on the market.
• Easy installation:
- The most compact and lightest design
available.
- The pump can be installed horizon-
tally in different positions rotating it
around the shaft (see section 10 for
example).
of RO desalination plants around the world:
• Containerized solutions for hotels, resorts
and residences on islands and in coastal
regions
No pulsation dampeners necessary due
to extremely low pressure pulsation.
- Powered directly by electric motors or
combustion engines (with special
coupling).
- All pumps are supplied with an
integrated flushing valve that allows the
fluid to flow from inlet to the outlet,
when the pump is not running.
• High reliability:
- All parts are made of high corrosion
resistant materials e.g. Duplex
(EN1.4462/ UNS S31803) and
Super Duplex (EN1.4410/UNS S32750)
stainless steel and carbon reinforced
PEEK.
• Certified quality:
- Available with positive material idenfication (PMI) certification on
request.
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IAFT 16949
- ATEX certification available for APP S (all
Super Duplex) and APP S 674 (API). Please see relevant data sheets.
• Mobile systems for humanitarian and
military organizations
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100,00
120,00
140,00
160,00
180,00
200,00
220,00
240,00
260,00
280,00
300,00
320,00
340,00
360,00
380,00
400,00
Flow [gpm]
Speed [RPM]
5. Performance curves
If the flow required and the rotation speed (rpm)
of the pump is known, it is easy to select the
pump, fitting the application best, by using the
diagram below.
5.1 APP 53 flow at different rpm
90,00
85,00
80,00
75,00
70,00
65,00
60,00
55,00
50,00
Flow [m3/h]
45,00
40,00
35,00
30,00
25,00
20,00
Furthermore, this diagram shows that the
flow can be changed by changing the rotation
speed of the pump. The flow/rpm ratio is
constant, and the “required” flow can be
obtained by changing the rotation speed to a
corresponding value. Thus, the required rpm
can be determined as:
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8. Temperature and
corrosion
8.1 Operation
The chart below illustrates the corrosive
resistance of different types of stainless steel
related to NaCl concentration and temperature.
All wetted parts of the APP pump are made of
Duplex or Super Duplex.
º
80
C
Duplex
70
60
50
316L
40
30
20
100
1601600
1000
10 000
16000
If the water pump is operated at high salinity
always flush the water pump with fresh water at
operation stop in order to minimize the risk of
crevice corrosion.
NaCI vs. temperature
Super Duplex
-
100 000
160000
CI
ppm
NaCI
ppm
9. InstallationSee example below on how to mount the pump
and connect it to an electric motor or combustion engine (special coupling).
For further instruction on installation of coupling
see APP Pump Instruction 180R9368.
If alternative mounting is required. please
contact your Danfoss sales representative for
further information.
Note: Do not add any axial or radial loads to the
pump shaft.