Important Instruction Thank you for selecting the IWAKI APN series gas-liquid transfer 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 power ● Restriction on operators Risk of electrical shock. Dismantling/assem- The pump should be handled by a quali- bling the pump unit without turning off power fied person with a full understanding. may cause an electrical shock. Before Prohibited ●...
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Safety Instructions CAUTION CAUTION ● Damaged pumps ● Install an earth leakage breaker Do not use any damaged pump. Using a Risk of electrical shock. Do not use the damaged pump may lead to an electric leak pump without an earth leakage breaker. or shock.
2. Operating principle Before use, check the specification, limitation and hazardous nature of the pump. The APN-085-W is a gas-liquid transfer pump with a small 1. Unpacking & Inspection size diaphragm and special valves, and is designed for built-in application.
Outline 7. Overview & Label 8. Part names & Structure The illustration below shows an APN-085-W single head type. ■ APN-085-W Pump head Outlet Inlet Caution label Motor Lead wire Connect to corre- sponding terminals through crimp con- nectors. Name plate Model and MFG.
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Outline ■ APN-P085-W 2 38 Part names Q'ty Part names Q'ty Pump head 20 Bracket Valve 40 Motor Valve seat 46 Capacitor Diaphragm 62 Small screw 19 Connecting rod unit 2 set 79 Plate washer 38 Gasket - 7 -...
Installation 1. Before Installation ■ Instruction for use Read through this instruction manual before use. Carry ● Do not install the pump in a out installation work with a full understanding. place where the pump can get wet. CAUTION ● No fire Keep the pump away from flammable object.
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Installation ● Do not tube two or more ● Observe the rated voltage pumps in series. It may pre- specified on the name plate. vent the motor from starting Applying any voltage than and lead to a burn out. the rated one may result in failure.
Installation 2. Installation/ Tubing/ Electrical wiring 5. Pump fixation Set the pump baseplate on a con- WARNING crete foundation and fasten cor- rosion-resistant M5 screws tightly to prevent the pump from vibrating Stop working upon sensing danger or abnormality. during operation. CAUTION 2.1 Installation Do not install the pump on a wobbly pedestal.
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Installation 4. Tube size 2.3 Electrical wiring For liquid transfer, a suction line bore should be ø4mm or Electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person who has less. Otherwise, the motor is locked by overfeeding. a full knowledge of safety. We are not responsible for personal A discharge line bore should be ø8mm or more.
Operation 1. Before operation Suction valve ● Always use a suction valve to adjust an air/liquid flow. ● Dropping or subjecting the Keep a discharge pump to strong impact, fail- valve full open. ure may result. Handle the pump with care. ●...
Operation ■ Operation 2. Pump operation Operate the pump according to the following steps. ■ Start-up Procedure Contents 1. Before pump operation, check ● Check installation, tubing and wiring are properly done and wiring system that each tube connection is Check tubing, wir- is fused.
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Operation ■ Stop and Storage Before a long period of stoppage (1 week or more)... ● Release pressure and turn off main power. ● Make sure both supply air and gas are stopped. Before resuming operation... ● Operation may occasionally be upset in the beginning. In this case warm up the pump under no load operation in advance.
Maintenance 2. Maintenance & Inspection 1. Trouble shooting Turn off power on sensing danger and check the follow- Handling of the pump, maintenance and inspection should ing. In case trouble can not be solved, contact us or your be carried out within this instruction manual. Do not handle nearest distributor.
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Maintenance ■ Wear parts ■ Storage If pump performance has remarkably reduced, replace dia- Protect the pump from dust during storage. phragms and valves with new ones. Wear part duration varies Do not store the pump in the following places where... with the pressure, temperature and characteristics of gas/ •...
Maintenance 3. Wear part replacement ■ Diaphragm replacement For a long period of operation wear parts need to be 1. Unscrew the pump head fix- Screw replaced periodically. ing screws and take out the pump head, valves, gaskets CAUTION Pump head and valve seat.
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Maintenance ■ Valve & Gasket replace- NOTE1. For the APN-P085 twin parallel type, finish either ment pump head first and then start with the other. Valve Pump head 1. Unscrew the pump head NOTE2. Do not loosen the motor-bracket fixing screws during fixing screws and dismantle maintenance work.
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