PUMP MATRIX NOTE: Before putting your pump in operation, check the identification plate (ID) on the pump. The In case of doubt, please contact your ID is mentioning the year of construction, the serial local supplier. (www.verderair.com) To build a pump code, please use the number and the construction code of the pump.
ATEX All pumps of the CONT-EX range are manufactured The following warnings are for the setup, use, from Conductive Polyethylene and are ATEX grounding, maintenance, and repair of this certified II 2G/2GD Ex h IIC/IIIC T70° Gb/Gb equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts Db.
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WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component.
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WARNING PLASTIC PARTS CLEANING SOLVENT HAZARD Use only compatible water-based solvents to clean plastic structural or pressure-containing parts. Many solvents can degrade plastic parts and cause them to fail, which could cause serious injury or property damage. See Technical Data in this and all other equipment instruction manuals.
INSTALLATION PLEASE CHECK THE ADDITIONAL DELIVERED EXPLO- DED VIEW FOR ALL POSITION NUMBERS Tighten Fasteners Before Setup Before using the pump for the first time, check transport, after dismantling of the pump and and retorque the housing bolts (23). Also the valve after periods when the pump hasn’t been working stops of the discharge valves (09) have to be the stops, plugs and housing bolts have to be...
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Mounting Air Line See recommended installation drawing on page 7. The pump exhaust air may contain 1. Install an air regulator and gauge. Set pressure contaminants. Ventilate to a remote area. See of the driving air should be limited to the Air Exhaust Ventilation on page 9.
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Air Exhaust Ventilation Fluid inlet and outlet ports VA-C series of pump are having the suction and discharge connections integrated in the center block. Suction connection is horizontal Do not restrict the air exhaust port. Excessive and discharge vertical. Pay attention to this exhaust restriction can cause erratic pump configuration as this is only valid for correct pump operation.
Starting and adjusting the pump 5. VA-C pumps are dry self-priming. So they don’t need to be filled before first use. The figures of 1. Be sure the pump is properly grounded.See page 8 for proper grounding. the possible suction heights can be found in the technical information.
Every Verderair CONT-EX pump is delivered with a tool to disassemble the air valve. MAINTENANCE / REPAIR Flushing and storage...
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Disassembly of the housing Dissasembly of the valve seats and valve balls (or cylindrical valves) Unscrew the bolts on the assembly pins (23) on one side using a socket wrench (see To have access to valve seat you need to figure 4).
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Disassembly of the diaphragms and dia- phragm shaft. Unscrew one diaphragm (17) (left turning) of the diaphragm shaft (19*). Figure 11 Assembly Before starting to assemble please check all parts on possible damages. Especially the Figure 9 sealing area of the diaphragms have to be Pull the diaphragm shaft (19*) with the free from scratches (see Figure 12).
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For VA-C50 and VA-C130 only : Adjust, when necessary, the position of the put the diaphragm shaft o-rings (20) in the holes for the assembly pins by turning one groove of the centre housing, by forming of the diaphragms a little backwards. them as kidney’s with locking ring pliers (see Figure 13).
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Figure 16.1 Figure 16.5 Put the washers on the assembly pins and put the bolts on. Fasten the bolts crosswise up to the torque values as mentioned on page 18. Align both holes Figure 16.2 Figure 17 Always test the pump on leakages before using it. Figure 16.3 Assemble plug flush with side housing...
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Spring valve assembly, housing assembly Connect the spring loaded valve (10) to the valve seat (12) (see figure 18 and 19) Figure 18 Figure 19 Then connect the spring loaded valve (10) to the valve plug (9) (see figure 20 and 21) Figure 20 Figure 21 Place valve seat (12) with spring loaded valve (10) it to side section (2 and 3) and pay...
Problem Cause Solution Pumps cycles at stall or falls to - Worn check valves and/or - Replace worn parts. hold pressure at stall. o-rings Pump will not cycle, or cycle once - Air valve is dirty. - Clean or replace the air valve. and stops.
PART & KITS Parts SEE SEPERATE PARTS LIST Kits In case of break down, we recommend to have a spare part kit for your pump on stock. Spare part kits contains: Spare part kit standard, content Quantity O-ring side housing (22) Ball (11) / cylinder valve (10) Diaphragm (17) O-ring valve plug...
DIMENSIONS H COMPRESSED AIR G DISCHARGE G SUCTION M4 GROUNDING ALL TYPES TYPE VA-C10 NPT 3/8" R 1/4" VA-C20 NPT 1/2" R 1/4" VA-C50 NPT 3/4" R 1/4" VA-C130 NPT 1-1/4” R 1/4" in mm TYPE VA-C10 3,54 3,70 5,20 NPT(f) 3/8"...
TECHNICAL DATA ISO measurements Device model VA-C10 VA-C20 VA-C50 VA-C130 Nominal port size 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1 1/4" Air connection R 1/4" R 1/4" R 1/4" R 1/4" Weight Suction lift dry max with cylinder valves with ball valves with spring loaded valves Suction lift wet max No suction lift wet for ball valves Max particle size - suggested...
CUSTOMER SERVICES & GUARANTEE Customer services Warranty disclaimer If you require spare parts, please contact your Verder has made an effort to illustrate and describe local distributor, providing the following details: the products accurately; however, such illustrations Pump Model and descriptions are for the sole purpose of...
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