All-Flo C038 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Plastic 3/8 inch air operated double diaphragm pump

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PUMP OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C038 - PLASTIC 3/8 INCH AIR OPERATED DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP
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  • Page 1 PUMP OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL C038 - PLASTIC 3/8 INCH AIR OPERATED DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP all-flo.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MAINTENANCE ................11 SECTION 7 REPAIR AND ASSEMBLY PUMP WET END REMOVAL ..........12-13 AIR VALVE REMOVAL ............14-15 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ............15 SECTION 8 EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LISTS 16-17 SECTION 9 ELASTOMERS AND REPAIR KITS SECTION 10 WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION all-flo.com...
  • Page 3 Always use minimum air CAUTION Ensure air exhaust is piped to pressure when pumping at elevated temperatures. atmosphere prior to a submerged installation. CAUTION Do not lubricate air supply. CAUTION Ensure all hardware is set to correct torque values prior to operation. all-flo.com...
  • Page 4: Model Designation Matrix

    9 = Solenoid Adaptor Valve 24 Volt DC, Explosion Proof A = Grease Free (No lubrication assembly) Wet end kits are available and consist of diaphragms, (back-up diaphragms if required), balls, seats and seat O-Rings. See matrix below. Bold indicates recommended options all-flo.com...
  • Page 5: Principles Of Operation

    The process of alternating right suction / left discharge (and vice-versa) continues as long as compressed air is supplied to the pump. all-flo.com...
  • Page 6 SECTION 3/8” PUMP DIMENSIONS CLAMPED PLASTIC all-flo.com...
  • Page 7: Performance Curves

    *Flow rates indicated on the chart(s) shown were determined by pumping water at flooded suction. For optimum life and performance, pumps should be specified so that daily operation parameters will fall in the center of the pump performance curve. all-flo.com...
  • Page 8: Installation

    LOCATION Ensure that the pump is installed in an accessible location, in order to facilitate future service and maintenance. all-flo.com...
  • Page 9: Installation

    SUGGESTED INSTALLATION This illustration is a generic representation of an air operated double-diaphragm pump. all-flo.com...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Pump may be cavitating, reduce speed of operation Suction strainer clogged Pump Will Not Prime Air leak in suction pipe Air leak in pump manifold connections Suction strainer and lines clogged Excessive lift conditions Check valve wear Debris in check valve all-flo.com...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Suction strainers may be employed to reduce or eliminate larger solids, but Schedule pump service based on pump’s service routine maintenance is necessary in order to prevent history. a restriction on the suction. all-flo.com...
  • Page 12: Repair And Assembly

    “Hex Nuts” from the “Discharge Manifold”, “Outer Chamber” and “Suction Manifold”. STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Set the “Intermediate” with Remove the “Suction Manifold”. Remove the “O-Ring”, “Valve attached “Outer Chambers” aside. Seat” and “Ball” from the “Outer Chambers”. all-flo.com...
  • Page 13 The band clamp fasteners and cap screws are stainless steel. To prevent galling always apply an anti-seize compound to the thread. Note: When using pumps built with PTFE O-Rings, always replace with new PTFE O-Rings, since the original O-Rings may not reseal the pump. all-flo.com...
  • Page 14: Air Valve Removal

    CAUTION: Only one side of the valve mechanism has a hard-stop. the “Intermediate”. Set the Shifting the mechanism past its operating position can cause the spring mechanism to the the “Hard Stop” to pop free and internal components to come loose. Use caution when position. shifting the mechanism manually. all-flo.com...
  • Page 15: Torque Specifications

    Note: When using pumps built with PTFE O-Rings, always replace with new PTFE O-Rings, since the original O-Rings may not reseal the pump. all-flo.com...
  • Page 16 SECTION EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST C038-SQ*-****-*** CLAMPED PLASTIC all-flo.com...
  • Page 17 PARTS LIST - CLAMPED PLASTIC C038-SQ*-****-*** ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PUMP MODEL PART NO. MATERIAL ROD GUIDE ALL MODELS 12807-31 Acetal AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY ALL MODELS 40380-54 Various HEX NUT (1/4” – 20) ALL MODELS (NON-PTFE COATED) 12600-26 Stainless Steel FLAT WASHER...
  • Page 18 II 2 GD c TX Warning: The TX marking refers to the maximum surface temperature depending not on the equipment itself, but mainly on operating conditions. In this case, the maximum surface temperature depends upon the temperature of the process fluids. all-flo.com...
  • Page 19: Warranty And Registration

    IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OTHERWISE ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE. All-Flo will not, in ANY event, be liable for any loss of profit, interruption of business or any other special, consequential or incidental damages suffered or sustained by Customer.
  • Page 20 ALL-FLO is committed to the pursuit of designing and manufacturing the highest quality product available to industry. Since the beginning in 1986, All-Flo engineers have used their extensive knowledge of today’s engineered materials, advanced air system logic and manufacturing techniques to develop the superior group of lube-free, air-operated diaphragm pumps found in this catalog.

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