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Assembly and operating instructions Duodos 50, 100, PPS/PVT/PT Air-driven double diaphragm pump A2740 Please carefully read these operating instructions before use. · Do not discard. The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors. The latest version of the operating instructions are available on our homepage. Part number 981451 Original operating instructions (2006/42/EC) BA DUO 016 06/20 EN...
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Supplemental directives General non-discriminatory approach In order to make it easier to read, this document uses the male form in grammatical structures but with an implied neutral sense. The document is always aimed equally at women, men and gender-neutral persons. We kindly ask readers for their under‐ standing in this simplification of the text.
Table of contents Table of contents Function and identification............ 4 1.1 Function................ 4 1.2 Identification..............4 Safety and responsibility............5 2.1 Labelling of Warning Information........5 2.2 User qualification............7 2.3 Intended use..............8 2.4 Duodos general safety notes........8 Transport and storage............
Function and identification Function and identification 1.1 Function The Duodos is an air-driven double diaphragm pump. The Duodos is run-dry safe and self-priming. The pump capacity of the double diaphragm pump can be con‐ trolled by changing the pressure in the air supply. The air control is designed for oil-free operation.
Safety and responsibility Safety and responsibility 2.1 Labelling of Warning Information Introduction These operating instructions provide information on the technical data and functions of the product. These operating instructions pro‐ vide detailed warning information and are provided as clear step- by-step instructions.
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Safety and responsibility Type of information Hints on use and additional information. Source of the information. Additional measures. Denotes hints on use and other useful informa‐ – tion. It does not indicate a hazardous or dam‐ aging situation.
Safety and responsibility 2.2 User qualification WARNING! Danger of injury with inadequately qualified per‐ sonnel The operator of the system / equipment is respon‐ sible for ensuring that the qualifications are ful‐ filled. If inadequately qualified personnel work on the unit or loiter in the hazard zone of the unit, this could result in dangers that could cause serious injuries and material damage.
Safety and responsibility 2.3 Intended use CAUTION! Intended use Possible consequences if the instructions are not observed: Minor injuries and material damage – The pump is intended for liquids transport – The pump is not intended for the transport of gaseous or solid media –...
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Safety and responsibility WARNING! Hazardous media / contamination of persons and equipment Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. material damage – Ensure the device is resistant to the media being conveyed – Always observe the safety data sheets for the media to be conveyed.
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Safety and responsibility Maximum pump sound pressure level 91 dB Depending on the operating conditions, the max‐ imum sound pressure level of the device can reach 88 dB ± 3 dB. Bear this in mind and take suitable measures to reduce any impact caused by this sound pressure level.
Transport and storage Transport and storage User qualification, transport and storage: trained user, see Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 7 WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐...
Assembly Assembly User qualification, installation: trained and qualified personnel Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 7 CAUTION! Possible consequence: Slight or minor injuries. Material damage. Observe the permissible ambient conditions. 4.1 Installation environment Upright installation Install the double diaphragm pump upright and plumb.
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Assembly Compressed air remote outlet max. 7 bar Optional Optional Optional Outlet of drainage valve Liquid inlet Compressed air Compressed air remote outlet A2739 Fig. 1: Recommended installation with a compressed air remote outlet as an option Connect a hose to the new outlet opening and install the silencer on the end of the hose.
Assembly 4.1.1 Securing the double diaphragm pump Correct securing of the device Only switch the device on if it has been properly fastened to the ground or its holding fixture. The system operator is responsible for ensuring that the ground and the fittings can hold the device safely and under all operating conditions.
Assembly 4.4 Compressed air supply Compressed air supply Connect the double diaphragm pump to a com‐ pressed air supply in accordance with the current state of the art (ISO 8573-1). We require unoiled, residual oil-free (residual oil from the compressors of maximum 0.1 mg/m³...
Checking tightening torque prior to commissioning Checking tightening torque prior to commissioning Lasting tightness Check that the threaded connectors have the cor‐ rect torque during commissioning. We also recommend checking these threaded con‐ nectors for correct torque at least once a year because the pump material yields and the tight‐...
Operation of the double diaphragm pump Operation of the double diaphragm pump User qualification: operation instructed personnel, see Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 7 The double diaphragm pump is fully integrated into the customer provided system and is then controlled from this system. It is not possible to operate the double diaphragm pump directly.
Commissioning Commissioning Ä Chapter User qualification, commissioning: trained user, see 2.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 7 Check the fastening elements are correctly seated. Before commissioning the double diaphragm pump, you must check that all fastening elements with sealing rings are correctly seated. The seals may ‘creep’...
Commissioning 7.2 Priming To start the double diaphragm pump, open the air value by approximately 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn Cavitation If opening of the air valve causes the stroke rate of the double diaphragm pump to increase, but not however the flow volume passing through the double diaphragm pump, then cavitation is the cause.
Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump Ä Chapter User qualification, maintenance: instructed persons 2.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 7 WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐...
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Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump The pump is working but no liquid is escaping. Cause: Recommended measure: The valve on the suction side is not open. Open the valve on the suction side. Too high a suction or discharge lift. Check the configuration of the installation and reduce the height of the installation The outlet opening of the fluid line (including the...
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Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump Unusual noises. Cause: Recommended measure: The air pressure is too high. Adjust the air pressure. The pump is blocked with foreign bodies, which Dismantle, check and clean the pump housing. are larger than the permitted diameter (< 3 mm). Unusual vibrations.
Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump 8.2 Maintenance of the diaphragm A2742 Fig. 3: Maintenance of the diaphragm (Duodos 50 = 8 screws / Duodos 100 = 10 screws).
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Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐ ardous substance.
Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump 8.3 Maintenance of the slide rod A2743 Fig. 4: Maintenance of the slide rod WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐...
Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump Ä Chapter 8.2 Dismantle the pump, as described in chapter ‘Maintenance of the diaphragm’ on page 23 . Proceed as follows as soon as the Remove the slide rod (1) from its housing by pulling on one shaft is visible: end of the slide rod.
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Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump Remove the valve cap using an Allen key to remove the 6 screws. Remove the individual components of the valves. In doing so, note the alignment of the valve caps to each other (arrow). The valve caps need to be refitted correctly aligned to each other.
Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for your feed chemical. A current Declaration of Decontamination is available to download on the ProMinent website. Sign indicating EU collection system In accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment, this device features the symbol showing a waste bin with a line through it.
Technical drawing Technical drawing III. Duodos 50 III. Duodos 100 A2745 Fig. 6: Dimensions, inlets and outlets. Compressed air, inlet II. Compressed air, outlet III. Feed chemical, outlet IV. Feed chemical, inlet Duodos 50 156 mm 160 mm 167 mm 105 mm 122 mm 8 mm...
Technical drawing 10.1 Exploded drawings and parts lists for Duodos 50 Exploded drawing – Duodos 50 Information Sequence of tightening torque Spare parts kit Spare parts kit Standard outlet Outlet to silencer Remote control (OPTION) Spare parts kit Spare parts kit Torque 5 Nm Torque 2 Nm Air valve (spare parts kit)
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Technical drawing Tab. 5: Spare parts list for Duodos 50 PVT Designation Material Quantity Part number Air valve 1103399 Spare parts kit, valves PTFE/PVDF 1103396 Spare parts kit, valve balls PTFE Diaphragm PTFE Tab. 6: Spare parts list for Duodos 50 PT Designation Material Quantity...
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Technical drawing 10.2 Exploded drawings and parts lists for Duodos 100 Info Reihenfolge Anzugsdrehmoment Ersatzteilset Luftventil (Ersatzteilset) Zusammengetellt und geprüft von: Standard Druckluftantrieb Ersatzteilset Fernbedienung Drehmoment 5 Nm (OPTION) Drehmoment 2 Nm Drehmoment 5 Nm Drehmoment 5 Nm Luftventil Standard-Auslass Auslass zum Schalldämpfer Ventil Ventile...
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Technical drawing Tab. 8: Spare parts list for Duodos 100 PVDF Designation Material Quantity Part number Air valve 1103400 Spare parts kit, valves PTFE/PVDF/PP 1103395 Spare parts kit, valve balls PTFE Diaphragm Hastelloy C/PTFE ®...
Technical data Technical data Duodos 50 Duodos 100 Parameter Value Value Gear ratio Maximum free flow 50 l/min 100 l/min 13.21 gal/min 26.5 gal/min Feed rate per stroke 0.1 l 0.25 l 3.38 oz 32 oz Air pressure, operating range 1.5 ...
Technical data 11.1 Performance curves Performance curves of the Duodos 50 A2749 Fig. 9: Performance curves of the Duodos 50. The performance curves are based on the pumping of water. Pump is filled. 80 mm suction head. Air consumption II. Pump capacity III.
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Technical data Performance curves of the Duodos A2755 Fig. 10: Performance curves of the Duodos 100. The performance curves are based on the pumping of water. Pump is filled. 80 mm suction head. Air consumption II. Pump capacity III. Feed chemical pressure...
In accordance with DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL, Appendix I, BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, section 1.7.4.2. C. ProMinent GmbH Im Schuhmachergewann 5 - 11 D - 69123 Heidelberg, Germany, hereby declare that the product specified below complies with the...
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