Thank you for selecting an Iwaki APN-450 Air Pump. This instruction manual deals with "Safety instructions", "Outline", "Installation", "Operation" and "Maintenance" sections. Please read through this manual carefully to ensure the optimum performance, safety and serv- ice of your pump.
Safety instructions For the Safe and Correct Handling of the Pump ● "Safety Instruction" section deals with important details about handling of the product. Before use, read this section carefully for the prevention of personal injury or property damage. ● Observe the instructions accompanied with "WARNING" or "CAUTION" in this manual. These instructions are very important for protecting users from dangerous situations.
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Safety instructions WARNING ● Turn off power Risk of electrical shock. Dismantling/assembling the pump unit without turn- ing off power may cause an electrical shock. Before engaging in any mainte- nance or inspection work, be sure to turn off the pump and related devices. Electrical shock ●...
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Safety instructions CAUTION ● Do not wet the pump If a liquid spills over electric parts or wires, a fire or electrical shock may result. Install the pump in a place free from liquid spillage. Prohibited ● Damaged pumps Do not use any damaged pump. Using a damaged pump may lead to an electric leak or shock.
Discharge pressure Vacuum 2. Check for transit damage and loose bolts. Manufacturing No. 2. Product outline The APN-450 is a diaphragm type air pump. ■ Principle of operation Discharge Suction The rotary motion of the motor is converted through a connecting rod to the reciprocation of the diaphragm in the pump chamber, where gas is transferred from the inlet to outlet.
Outline 6. Overview The illustration below shows an APN-450 twin head type. Specification label Use the pump according to the specifications on the label. Power cable Connect to corresponding termi- nals through crimp connectors. Base Be sure to anchor the pump through the bases.
Outline 7. Exploded view ■ APN-450NAT/NATX See this exploded view when dismantling/assembling the pump. Do not dismantle the pump beyond the extent of the instructions on page 28-31, "Wear parts replacement". Connecting rod unit Part names Q'ty No. Part names Q'ty No.
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Outline ■ APN-P/-S450NAT/NATX See this exploded view when dismantling/assembling the pump. Do not dismantle the pump beyond the extent of the instructions on page 28-31, "Wear parts replacement". Connecting rod unit Part names Q'ty No. Part names Q'ty No. Part names Q'ty Pump head Base...
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Outline ■ APN-450NST/NSTX See this exploded view when dismantling/assembling the pump. Do not dismantle the pump beyond the extent of the instructions on page 28-31, "Wear parts replacement". Connecting rod unit Part names Q'ty No. Part names Q'ty No. Part names Q'ty Pump head Gasket...
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Outline ■ APN-P/-S450NST/NSTX See this exploded view when dismantling/assembling the pump. Do not dismantle the pump beyond the extent of the instructions on page 28-31, "Wear parts replacement". Part names Q'ty No. Part names Q'ty No. Part names Q'ty Pump head Valve restraint Hex.
Installation 1. Before installation Read through instructions in this section to ensure the optimum performance, safety and service of your pump. WARNING ● Do not place dangerous or flammable goods near the pump for your safety. ● Risk of an electrical leak or shock. Do not use a damaged pump. Prohibited ■...
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Installation ● Do not install the pump in a corrosive or flamma- ble gas atmosphere. Keep good ventilation in a working area. Ambient temperature should not fall below 0°C or exceed 40°C. Observe the allow- able gas temperature range of 0 and 40°C. ●...
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Installation ● If the compressed air (higher pressure than atmospheric pressure) is transferred to the pump, sharp deterioration to the lives of the valves, diaphragm and bearing may result. Always keep atmospheric or lower pressure in the suction line. Do not use compressed air. ●...
Installation 2. Installation/Tubing/Electrical wiring WARNING ● On sensing danger or abnormality, suspend operation immediately and inspect/ solve problems. Caution ■ Installation 1. Ambient temperature around the pump should not exceed 40°C. Observe the allowable maxi- mum ambient humidity of 90%RH. This product is designed for indoor use only.
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Installation ■ Tubing 1. Tube should be thick enough. The use of a thin and light tube may reduce suction force and an air flow. CAUTION Avoid sharp turns or bends. Otherwise, an tube end may break. 2. The short tubing with the minimum bends is opti- mal to reduce resistance.
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Installation ■ Electrical wiring Electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person who has a full knowledge of safety. We are not respon- sible for personal injury or property damage due to nonobservance of this warning. Contact us or your near- est distributor as necessary.
Operation 1. Before operation 1. Before pump operation, check that each tube connection is secured. 2. Check that a suction line is connected to the inlet and a discharge line to the outlet. CAUTION If a suction line and a discharge line are connected the other way around, pumping process is inverted.
Maintenance 1. Troubleshooting Turn off power to stop operation upon sensing abnormalities. And then look for a root cause or contact us as necessary. States Possible causes Solutions The pump is not powered. Check wiring. Motor failure Replace with a new motor. Contact us. Plumbing damage or poor connection Repair plumbing as necessary, or secure connection.
Maintenance 2. Maintenance & Inspection ■ Daily inspection Pay attention to the following items during operation. Stop operation on sensing danger and solve problems on the Troubleshooting section. States Points to be checked How to check ● If air is pumped. ●...
Maintenance 3. Wear part replacement CAUTION ● Turn off power before work Risk of electrical shock. Be sure to turn off power to stop the pump and related devices before work. ● Do not touch the pump or pipe with bare bands Risk of burning.
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Maintenance ■ Corrosion resistant (stainless) type <APN-450NAT/NATX, APN-P/-S450NAT/NATX> Go through the following steps to take apart or put together the pump. Do not dismantle the pump beyond the extent of the instructions. Diaphragm & seat dismantlement Hexagon socket head bolt 1.
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Maintenance Valve replacement 1. Remove the pump head. 2. Remove all the cover mounting screws to take out the valve restraint and valve. Clean valve insertion areas and sealing surfaces Screw hole on the pump head. Sealing surface 3. Take out the valve beneath the pump head as well.
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Maintenance ■ Corrosion resistant (stainless) type <APN-450NST/NSTX, APN-P/-S450NST/NSTX> Go through the following steps to take apart or put together the pump. Do not dismantle the pump beyond the extent of the instructions. Diaphragm & seat dismantlement 1. Lay the pump on its side with the pump head upwards.
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Maintenance Valve replacement 1. Remove the pump head. 2. Remove the 4 hexagon socket head bolts on the cover with a 4mm wrench to remove valve retain- ers and valves. Clean valve insertion areas and sealing surfaces on the pump head. Screw hole 3.
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