Important Instruction Thank you for selecting an Iwaki MD-F type Magnetic Drive Pump. This instruction manual deals with "Safety Instructions", "Outline", For the Safe and "Installation", "Operation" and "Maintenance" sections. Correct Handling of the Pump Please read through this instruction manual to ensure the opti- ●...
Safety Instructions WARNING CAUTION ● Turn off the power. ● Restriction on operator Risk of electrical shock. Dismantling/ The pump should be handled by a qualified assembling the pump unit without turn- person with a full understanding. ing off the power may cause an electrical ●...
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Safety Instructions CAUTION CAUTION ● Do not place the pump close to water. ● Limited operating site and storage The pump is not dust-/water-proof construc- Do not install or store the pump in the fol- tion. The use of the pump in a humid place lowing places where...
Outline Before use, check the specification, limitation and hazardous 2. Operating principle nature of the pump. The MD-F is a magnetic drive centrifugal pump. 1. Unpacking & Inspection The magnetic force of the motor drives the impeller mag- net and rotates the impeller in the pump chamber, where a On unpacking the product, check the following points.
Outline 3. Specification & Identification code Specification 50/60Hz Motor Identification code Norm Impeller Connec- Mass operating Rated Model flow head flow Max SG Power MD - 15F X - 220 N 01 type tion output (kg) pressure (L/min) (m-L/min) (MPa) MD-15FX-220N 10/- 4.1/-...
Outline f. The maximum specific gravity is obtained at or near the 4. Outer dimensions maximum flow. Note that the limitation varies with a duty ● MD-15F-N/ -30F-N point, ambient or liquid viscosity. g. Motor type MD-15F/-30F/-55F: Single-phase capacitor-run induction motor MD-100F: Single-phase capacitor-run induction...
Outline 5. Performance curves 6. Overview & Label ● MD-15F-N/ -30F-N Pump unit (Liquid feeding unit) 50Hz 60Hz Not capable of self-priming. Always prime the pump before operation. Specification label Use the pump accord- ing to the specifica- Outlet tions on the label. Flow rate Flow rate * Performance data is based on pumping of clear water at ambi-...
Installation ● Dropping or subjecting the pump to 1. Before Installation strong impact, failure may result. Read through this instruction manual before use. Carry Handle the pump with care. out installation work with a full understanding. WARNING ● Risk of electrical shock. Dismantling/assembling the pump unit without turning off the power may cause ●...
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Installation ● A strong magnet is inside the ● An electrical failure of the pump pump. Do not use the pump with may adversely affect related any liquid which contains metals devices. Purchase and install an such as iron and nickel. earth leakage breaker separately.
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Installation ● Do not use any damaged pump. ● Noise level during operation is as below. Using a damaged pump may lead Model Noise level Model Noise level to an electric leak or shock. MD-15FX MD-55FX MD-15FY 55dB MD-55FY 55dB ●...
Installation 2.1 Installation 2. Installation/ Piping/ Electrical wiring 1. Installation location Stop working upon sensing danger or abnormality in work. Select a convenient place for maintenance and inspection. CAUTION Observe the allowable room tem- perature of 0-40°C and ambient ● Wear protective clothing. humidity of 90%RH.
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Installation 2.2 Piping 3. For the MD-55F & -100F, be sure to remove a cushion from the 1. In order to minimize the piping resistance, have piping short- outlet before pipework. Be careful est with the minimum bends. For the prevention of cavitation, not to damage the wet ends, espe- have the suction piping bore wide as much as possible.
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Installation ■ Connection diagram 2.3 Electrical wiring ● Single-phase capacitor-run induction motor Electrical wiring must be done by qualified person who has a (MD-15/-30/-50/-100F types) full knowledge of safety. We are not responsible for the injury Thermal protector Auxiliary coil or damage accident due to nonobservance of this warning.
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Installation ■ Rated current & Starting current (50/60Hz) Thermal protector White Black Rated current Starting current Model 220/240V 220/380V 400/440V 220/240V 220/380V 400/440V Single phase 3 phases 3 phases Single phase 3 phases 3 phases Thermal protector MD-15FX-220N 0.18 / - 0.3 / 0.29 Power source...
Operation ■ Operation 1. Before operation After installation, piping and wiring work are completed, oper- CAUTION ate the pump in accordance with the following procedures. Procedure Points to be checked ● Before operation, check that the pump is firmly Check piping, wir- •...
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Operation ■ Drainage Procedure Points to be checked Points to be • Do not allow foreign matters to WARNING checked during enter the pump. Foreign matters operation may cause impeller to be locked, ● Turn off power before work. hindering liquid circulation. In this ●...
Maintenance 2. Maintenance & Inspection 1. Trouble shooting Handling of the pump, maintenance and inspection should WARNING be carried out within this instruction manual. Do not han- dle the pump beyond the descriptions in this manual. ● Always wear protective clothing such as safety gog- We are not responsible for any personal injury or property gles and protective gloves during pipework or dis- damage due to nonobservance of this warning.
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Maintenance ■ Wear parts ● Replace wear parts before the end of estimated life. ● The estimated life is calculated based on the continuous operation with ambient temperature clean water and chang- es with operating conditions. ● We are note responsible for damage due to use of slurry. ●...
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