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- Page 1 MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC. Pumps – Series MPA-6 MAGUIRE Series MPA-6 Six Roller Liquid Color Metering Pump with Automatic Speed Control INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE Original Instructions Manual Copyright © Maguire Products, Inc. 2019 Revision Date: March 26, 2019...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s Maguire Products Inc. Model MPA-6 LIQUID COLOR METERING PUMP With AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL Table of Contents... - Page 4 The information contained within this manual including any translations thereof, is the property of Maguire Products Inc. and may not be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of Maguire Products Inc.
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Page 5: Start-Up Procedure
1/2-inch over the screw at the forward edge of the feed throat toward the side of the screw that is turning downward.) NOTE: Adaptor Plates are available from MAGUIRE PRODUCTS that mount between the hopper and feed throat. This will allow easy insertion and removal of the color delivery tube into the feed throat of the process machine. - Page 6 M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s The tube, properly installed, will be in contact with only the uppermost two rollers.
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Page 7: Principle Of Controller Operation
Since metering rate is directly related to motor output shaft rotation, accuracy is obtained by controlling the exact degree of rotation of the drive motor. The unique Maguire Products Digital Controller is designed to do this with precision. Our standard Model divides each full motor rotation into 159 increments;... - Page 8 S e r i e s CONTROLLER OPERATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR REGRIND FEEDER All MAGUIRE Color Feeders are designed to work in conjunction with our REGRIND Feeder which may be purchased separately at some later date if the handling of REGRIND at-the-throat becomes a concern.
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Page 9: Principles Of Pump Operation
S e r i e s PRINCIPLE OF PUMP OPERATION The MAGUIRE six roller peristaltic pumps are designed for years of rugged industrial service with little or no maintenance. Only the inexpensive pumping tube needs to be replaced from time to time to keep these units performing like new. -
Page 10: Pump Tubing
Three different diameter pump tubes are available for use in the Maguire Six Roller Pump; 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" I.D. tubes. Theoretical maximum pumping rates of the pump are as follows: Using 1/8"... -
Page 11: Description Of Controls
M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1. CYCLE-OFF-CONTINUOUS SWITCH CYCLE: The controller will meter a given quantity of color and will shut off for the remainder of the cycle. - Page 12 M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s CYCLE MODE: If very small metered amounts are required and calculated settings are 10 or less, these settings may not give you the fine resolution of control that you desire.
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Page 13: Formulas For Setting The Counter
M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s FORMULAS FOR SETTING THE COUNTER - MPA LIQUID COLOR PUMP INJECTION MOLDING (Cycle Mode): 1. - Page 14 M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s ALTERNATE FORMULA METHOD This method does not require calibration, but instead relies on an accurate knowledge of the weight of the liquid (lbs/gal) and accurate tube sizes.
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Page 15: Changing Colors
M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s CHANGING COLORS 1. Run the pump in REVERSE to empty the tube of color. 2. -
Page 16: Disassembly And Cleaning
M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING CLEANING THE PICK-UP ASSEMBLY If a pickup tube assembly must be used for a different color or if, for some other reason, it becomes necessary to clean the coloring from the inside of a pickup assembly, the following steps will make this potentially messy job easier. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Controller Problems
I N C . S e r i e s TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROLLER PROBLEMS IF YOUR MAGUIRE PRODUCTS CONTROLLER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY: READ below about NORMAL OPERATION and compare to your problem. The QUESTIONS that follow may assist you in solving your problem. -
Page 18: Normal Operation
M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s NORMAL OPERATION With MAIN POWER cord plugged in, NO power to the SIGNAL cord, Switch on CYCLE: The display should read zero ( 0) The motor light and signal lights are OFF The motor is NOT running. - Page 19 M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s If you are simulating cycles by plugging and unplugging the signal cord, it will be difficult to produce uniform motor speed and count down rates unless you carefully use a watch to produce uniform cycle times.
- Page 20 M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s ANSWER QUESTIONS as they apply YOUR COMPANY NAME:_______________________________ DATE:_______________ NAME of PERSON who saw or knows the problem:__________________________ CONTROLLER SERIAL NUMBER: ____________ Time in service: (new, 1 hour, 1 week, years, etc.) ____________...
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Page 21: In-House Repairs
M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s Is the SIGNAL light lit during screw return time: ____________ Is the MOTOR light lit during this period of time: ____________ Is it counting down smoothly at a steady speed: ____________ If running too slow: what is actual motor output RPMs: ____________... - Page 22 M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s 2. Flashing of the number display indicates that the motor is unable to run at the proper calculated speed.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting Loss Of Color
M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s TROUBLESHOOTING LOSS OF COLOR 1. Check that color supply is adequate by tipping drum of color slightly or observing level of color. -
Page 24: Output Specifications
M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s THREE AND SIX ROLLER PUMP - MAXIMUM OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS Model Tubing Max RPMs Flow/hour @ 10#/gal... -
Page 25: Three-Tiered Stand Instructions
M P A M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . S e r i e s Three-Tiered Stand Instructions The Three Tiered Stand delivers liquid color using a rotation of three 5-gallon pails. -
Page 26: Warranty
MAGUIRE PRODUCTS neither assumes nor authorizes any other persons to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale of its products. -
Page 27: Technical Support And Contact Information
Tamworth Staffordshire B775DY Tel: + 44 1827 265 850 Fax: + 44 1827 265 855 Email: info@maguire-europe.com Maguire Products Asia PTE LTD Main Office 15 Changi North Street 1 #01-15, I-Lofts Singapore 498765 Tel: 65 6848-7117 Fax: 65 6542-8577 E-mail:...