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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Standard Product Operations 27101 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Tel: (941) 575-3800 Tel: (800) 333-6677 Manufacturers of Quality Pumps, Fax: (941) 575-4085 Fax: (800) 456-4085 Controls, and Systems spotech@pulsa.com www.Pulsafeeder.com...
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Return Authorization number to be issued by Pulsafeeder. Parts purchased to correct a warranty issue may be credited after an examination of original parts by Pulsafeeder. Warranty parts returned as defective which test good will be sent back freight collect. No credit will be issued on any replacement electronic parts.
Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Topic Page Introduction ......................4 Safety ........................5 Skid Layout and Component Descriptions ............6 Systems Overview ....................7 Supply Side ..................... 7 Process Side ....................8 Installation ......................9 Owner Installed Piping/Tubing, &...
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Introduction Congratulations! With the Pulsafeeder Pre-Engineered Polymer Makedown System, you have the finest polymer makedown equipment platform available. This system includes the essential elements for successful installation and operation of your system(s). You are encouraged to:...
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety Your safety is of the utmost concern to Pulsafeeder. Dosing pumps and systems can handle harsh or toxic chemicals and exposure can lead to serious injury or death. Always wear appropriate protective clothing (for example, safety glasses, gloves, coveralls, etc.) and follow safe handling procedures. Pay attention to what you’re doing and note safety advisories where they are shown throughout this...
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Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual System Layout and Components Figure 1, below, illustrates a static mixer polymer makedown system with integrated control and day- tank. This system can be used for two different chemicals or for redundant pump operation with one chemical.
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Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Mixer, Tank Level Sensor Control Panel Made-down Made-down Calibration Polymer Outlet Polymer Inlet Column Fill to Day-tank Valve Low Flow Switch Calibration Column Back Pressure Valve Made-down Polymer Day Tank Neat Polymer...
Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Systems Overview The Polymer Makedown System is designed to inject neat polymer into a clean water stream and to agitate this mixture through a static mixer causing the polymer strands to expand into a ‘made-down’...
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Note: For some applications where air or gas may form in the suction line, this may interrupt flow. In this case, it may be desirable to add a “Proof of Flow” device on the process side to alert if chemical injection flow is somehow interrupted. Contact your Pulsafeeder distributor. 72-910-APMDS-E Rev D...
Prior to attempting installation, familiarize yourself with the layout and components furnished with your Pulsafeeder Polymer Makedown System. These vary from system to system – review the documentation supplied with your order. Inspect your system for damage which may have occurred during transit.
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Neat Polymer Supply Line This line connects the source of the neat polymer to the Pulsafeeder Polymer Makedown System. Please refer to Figure 1 on page 6. The neat polymer source must be located above the centerline of the pump (flooded suction condition);...
Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Selecting the manual operation mode marked “HAND” for any of the switches will operate that device without regard for any of the safety features or alarm modes that may be active. All safety requirements are the responsibility of the CAUTION operator while in manual “HAND”...
Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 4. Optional: Turn the Polymer Tank Mixer switch, marked “MIXER” to the “AUTO” position. 5. Optional: Select the Mixer Cycle desired: 1/9 = 1 minute “ON” followed by 9 minutes “OFF”...
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Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 2. Undesired Flow Alarm: There is a 5 second delay following closure of the Water Inlet Solenoid Valve to the reading the flow switch status for alarm. If the Flow Switch contact status is Closed (indicating flow, or a failure of the Water Inlet Solenoid Valve to close) the alarm condition in will be activated.
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Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Electrical Schematic 72-910-APMDS-E Rev D Skid Layout and Components Page 15...
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Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 72-910-APMDS-E Rev D Skid Layout and Components Page 16...
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Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 72-910-APMDS-E Rev D Skid Layout and Components Page 17...
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