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General Operating Instructions
®
ProMinent
Motor-Driven Metering Pumps
and Hydraulic Accessories
Sigma
Vario
alpha
Hydro
Meta
Makro/ 5
Makro TZ
Two sets of operating instructions are necessary to ensure safe operation of the metering pumps corresponding to their
intended purpose: The product-specific operating instructions (e.g. for Sigma) and the general operating instructions
®
for ProMinent
motor-driven metering pumps.
Both are only applicable in conjunction with each other.
Please completely read through these operating instructions first! Do not discard!
The warranty shall be invalidated by damage caused by operating errors!
Part No. 987702
ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH · 69123 Heidelberg · Germany
BA MOZ 015 05/06 GB
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- Page 1 Both are only applicable in conjunction with each other. Please completely read through these operating instructions first! Do not discard! The warranty shall be invalidated by damage caused by operating errors! Part No. 987702 ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH · 69123 Heidelberg · Germany BA MOZ 015 05/06 GB...
- Page 2 Legal notice Legal notice: General Operating Instructions for ProMinent ® Motor-Driven Metering Pumps © ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH, 1995 Address: ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH Im Schuhmachergewann 5-11 69123 Heidelberg Germany info@prominent.com www.prominent.com Subject to technical modifications. Page 2 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
10.2 Back pressure valve / relief valve ........................10.3 Pulsation Dampers ..............................Appendix ......................................Warranty Application for Metering Pumps and Accessories ..............Data for Calculating Metering Line ..........................Installing Drawing ..................................Safety declaration form ................................. Page 3 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 4: User Information
These general operating instructions for motor-driven metering pumps and hydraulic assemblies apply only in conjunction with the product-related pump operating instructions for e.g. alpha, Vario, Meta, Sigma, Hydro, Makro/ 5 and Makro TZ motor-driven metering pumps. Page 4 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 5: Application Of Motor-Driven Metering Pumps
Always wear protective clothing (safety goggles, gloves,...) when handling hazardous or unknown liquid media! This applies particularly when working on the liquid end! • Do not use parts which have not been tested and approved by ProMinent for assembly of ® ProMinent... -
Page 6: Mounting
Ensure adequate clearance (f) in area of liquid end as well as intake valve and head valve so that these parts can be easily removed if required. Head valve Liquid end Intake valve fig. 3 Page 6 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 7: Installation, Hydraulic
Only use a flexible pipe pipe adapter for connecting steel/stainless steel pipes to plastic pump housings. Flexible pipe adapter Plastic connecting piece fig. 7 Page 7 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 8: Standard Installation
Metering pump Dirt trap Metering valve Solenoid valve Adjustable pressure control valve Pulsation damper (Overflow valve) Foot valve with sieve filter Float valve Pressure gauge Filler device Ball check valve Siphon vessel Shut-off cock valve Page 8 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 9: Notes On Installation On Intake Side
Intake via siphon line for high-level tanks without connection facilities at base of tank: • Install filler facility for siphon line (intake line). • Observe acceleration pressures due to the longer intake line. fig. 12 Page 9 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 10: Notes On Installation On Delivery Side
• Mechanical destruction of pump, leakages and knocking of valves as a result of the permissible maximum pressure being exceeded on the pump delivery side. Page 10 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... - Page 11 17 Pusation damper without trails (e.g. together with nozzles): • Interlock the solenoid valve electrically with the voltage supply of the metering pump. fig. 18 * Accumulators without diaphragm: fit a vent valve Page 11 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®...
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Page 12: How Not To Install Pumps
Air pocket in intake line. fig. 19 Pulsation damper not effective • Arrangement of pulsation damper (2) and pressure retension valve (1) incorrect. fig. 20 Siphon effect fig. 21 Admission pressure on intake side too high fig. 22 Page 12 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 13: Special Notes On Installation
Irregular pump flow can occur if the pressure from the take-off line or the intake tank is transmitted. • Ensure constant supply height when pump intake is from pressurized lines! fig. 26 • Ensure constant supply level if intake is from high supply level! fig. 27 Page 13 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... - Page 14 IMPORTANT Switch off metering pump before flushing! Maximum permissible flushing pressure: 2 bar Manual flushing device Flushing water Flushing device fig. 29 Automatic flushing device Timer Flushing water autom. flushing device fig. 30 Page 14 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®...
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Page 15: Installation, Electrical
After a longer operating period, replace brittle seals by new ones. Different types of motors are used depending on the application and required output. ProMinent will send you the motor data sheets for the desired motor versions on request. Motors connected to three-phase AC network... - Page 16 Electrical connection of the motors is shown on the enclosed terminal connection diagram and on the connection diagram provided on the inside of the housing. IMPORTANT Stroke length adjustment/control drives must only be operated with the pump running! Page 16 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®...
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Page 17: Start-Up
• Ensure the correct gas admission pressure (approx. 60–80 % of the mean operating pressure). • Observe the information provided in the operating instructions of the frequency converter if using pumps with speed control. Page 17 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 18: Maintenance
Refer to notes in product-specific operating instructions! • If metering pumps are sent for repair to the manufacturer or a ProMinent dealer, clean all parts which come into contact with the medium before shipping. Essentially, maintenance is restricted to checking the metering capacity and for leaks. -
Page 19: Other Important Considerations For Dosing Pumps In Ex-Zones
The EU declaration of conformity is attached for the whole pump (also for pumps without motors). The EU declarations of conformity, EU design inspection reports and the operating instructions manuals for the individual components are attached. Assemble No specific notes. Page 19 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 20: Installation, Hydraulic
The following applies to all dosing pumps when metering combustible media: Start up and drain only under the supervision of an appropriately qualified person. • Observe the relevant national directives with regard to installation! Page 20 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 21: Installation, Electrical
This can be evidenced by means of a declaration of conformity from the supplier (ProMinent) for the equipment in its entirety, or if components are delivered individually, by means of a document from the operator confirming the components to be explosion-proof. -
Page 22: Maintenance
“experienced personnel with the necessary expertise” (section 4.2). • These measures are prescribed by ProMinent as the minimum required for protection. If the operator is aware of other risks, it is his responsibility to eliminate these by implementing the appropriate measures. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
9.10 Decommissioning WARNING • The following applies to all dosing pumps when metering combustible media: Start up and drain only under the supervision of an appropriately qualified person. Page 23 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 24: Hydraulic Accessories
System line Venting Filling Metering pump external activation and control facility Metering valve Shut-off fitting Flow meter Pulsation damper Pressure control valve Overflow valve in bypass line Level switch Foot valve Pressure gauge fig. 34 Page 24 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... - Page 25 Solenoid valve Automatic shut-off fitting ...as safety device for shutting off (tight) Activation: e.g. electrically interlocked with delivery line when system at standstill. power supply of metering pump IMPORTANT * Not absolutely tight-closing shut-off elements. Page 25 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®...
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Page 26: Back Pressure Valve / Relief Valve
Hydraulic Accessories 10.2 Back pressure valve / relief valve ProMinent ® DHV-DL (DHV-S, DHV-S-DL, DHV-SR, DHV-RM) Pressure control/overflow valves for installation in metering line: • Adjustable pressure control valve for installation in metering lines. • Used to produce a constant backpressure to ensure precision delivery when metering with free outlet,for admission pressure on intake side, for fluctuating backpressure or metering to vacuum. - Page 27 If the pulsation damper is not equipped with a pressure gauge, it is recommended to check the preload pressure (pv): • After 500 hours of operation. • Before resuming operation after a prolonged downtime. A regular check every three months is recommended. fig. 39 Page 27 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®...
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Page 28: Appendix
Breakage/other damage Control Corrosion Damage during transport 3 Leaks 4 None or poor delivery capacity Connections Diaphragm defective Liquid end Others Operating conditions of ProMinent ® pumps: Location/system description: ................................Pump accessories used: ..........................................................................................................................................................................Commissioning (initial operation/date): ............................. -
Page 29: Data For Calculating Metering Line
Observe sign, tank level below liquid end = negative intake head H Metering line outlet level under liquid end = negative delivery head HD ** The pipe properties should be specified for precise calculation at viscosities below 50 mPas. Page 29 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 30: Installing Drawing
Installing Drawing Customer: ..........................................................Project No.: Date: ....................................................Page 30 ProMinent ProMinent ® ®... -
Page 31: Safety Declaration Form
Company / Institute: __________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ Street: Postcode, Town: ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Tel: Fax: _________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Surname, First name: Position: ____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ __ ___ _______________________________________________________________________________ Legally binding signature Company stamp ProMinent ProMinent Page 31 ® ®... - Page 32 Philippines · Qatar · Romania · Russia-Ural Region · Saudi Arabia · Senegal · Serbia/Montenegro · Slovenia · Sudan · Syria · Tanzania · Tunisia · Turkey · Turkmenistan · Uganda · Uruguay · United Arab Emirates · Venezuela · Vietnam · White Russia · Zimbabwe Anschriftennachweise erhalten Sie durch: / Addresses of distributors are available from: ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH, Germany 12/05...
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