Important Instruction Thank you for selecting an Iwaki MD-6/-10 type Magnetic Drive Pump. This instruction manual deals with "Safety Instructions", For the Safe and "Outline", "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 person with a full understanding. assembling the pump unit without turn- 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...
2. Operating principle Before use, check the specification, limitation and hazardous nature of the pump. The MD-6 & -10 are magnetic drive centrifugal pumps. 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.
4. Outer dimensions g. Motor type Single-phase shaded-pole motor with thermal protection ● MD-6 · 6Z · 10 or Single-phase capacitor-run induction motor with thermal protection * The pump stops when the motor temperature becomes extremely high due to ambient or liquid temperature rise or overload operation.
Outline 5. Performance curves 6. Overview & Label 50Hz Pump unit (Liquid feeding unit) Not capable of self-priming. Always prime the pump before operation. Specification label Outlet Use the pump accord- ing to the specifica- tions on the label. L/min Motor (drive unit) 60Hz Do not wet the...
Installation 1. Before Installation ● Dropping or subjecting the pump to strong impact, failure Read through this instruction manual before use. Carry may result. out installation work with a full understanding. Handle the pump with care. WARNING ● Risk of electrical shock. Turn off the power when the pump or its electrical parts get wet by mistake.
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Installation ● Banned solutions ● For risk reduction, purchase and • A liquid that significantly swells install the fuse. the used plastics • Paraffinic hydrocarbons such as gasoline and kerosene • Halogenated hydrocarbons such ● Do not use solvents such as ben- as trichloroethylene and carbon zin, alcohol, thinner for mainte- tetrachloride...
Installation 2. Installation/ Piping/ Electrical wiring 4. Pump fixation Secure the pump by fixing the Stop working upon sensing danger or abnormality in base. Do not install the pump work. vertically. 2.1 Installation 5. Hose preparation 1. Installation location Select a convenient place for Flat the tube end before tubing.
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Installation 3. Do not allow piping system to 6. Insert the tube into inlet or outlet weigh heavily on the plastic inlet as far as it will go. or outlet, otherwise the plastic CAUTION parts may deform and result in Air is entrained if a suction tube failure.
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■ Connection diagram 2.3 Electrical wiring Electrical wiring must be done by qualified person who has a ● MD-6, 6Z and 10 types ● MD-6-N, 6Z-N and 10-N types full knowledge of safety. We are not responsible for the injury or damage accident due to nonobservance of this warning.
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 operating the pump, check that the pump is Check piping, wir- •...
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Operation ■ Shutdown Procedure Points to be checked Procedure Description Points to be • Do not allow foreign matters to Close a discharge- Close the discharge-side valve checked during enter the pump. Foreign matters side valve. gradually. Do not use the solenoid operation may cause impeller to be locked, valve.
Maintenance 2. Maintenance & Inspection 1. Trouble shooting ■ Retightening Handling of the pump, maintenance and inspection should be carried out within this instruction manual. Do not han- After a long period of operation or storage, the pump head dle the pump beyond the descriptions in this manual. mounting screws may be loose.
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Maintenance ■ Disassembling and assembling ■ Wear parts Do not dismantle the pump beyond the extent in this manual. ● Replace wear parts before the end of estimated life. We are not responsible for any person injury or property dam- ●...
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Maintenance ■ Drainage ■ Procedure 1. Turn off power. Make sure no one turns on the power while WARNING working on the pump. ● Turn off power before work. 2. Close the discharge- and suction-side valves fully. ● Always wear protective clothing such as safety gog- 3.
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