User Manual
ATEX / UKEX Certified Variable Axial Piston Pumps for Industrial Applications – PVM 18 – 141 cc
Vickers by Danfoss | January 2024 BC479055194216en-000101 | 3
Contents
Introduction
General Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Purpose of this Document ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Product Description .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Manufacturer Responsibility .................................................................................................................................. 4
Product Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Marking of Vickers by Danfoss PVM Pumps ..................................................................................................... 4
Production Place and Date of Pump ................................................................................................................... 5
Example ATEX / UKEX Label – PVM ...................................................................................................................... 5
Technical Information
ATEX / UKEX Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 7
T-Codes and Maximum Surface Temperature ............................................................................................................ 7
Gaseous Environment (G) ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Oil Types / Operating Fluids .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Fluid Viscosity and Temperature for ATEX / UKEX PVM Pumps ................................................................ 8
Ambient Temperature .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Oil Temperature .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Viscosity ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Filtering ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Installation, Commissioning and General Operation of ATEX / UKEX PVM Pumps ................................... 10
Start-Up Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Pre-Start-Up Controls for PVM Pump ............................................................................................................... 11
First Start-Up ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Operational checks ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Recommended Check Activities ........................................................................................................................ 14
Service and Repair ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................... 15