Action 6008 Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual for Model 6008
This pump is designed to fit 5, 15, 30 & 55 gallon drums with 3/4" and 2" threaded openings, and also 2-5/8"
flexspout openings for 5-gallon pails. The extension tubes included can reach the bottom of a 55 gallon
drum. The pump is adjustable to pump 2, 4, 6 or 8 oz per stroke. It has a polypropylene exterior body and polyethylene
internal parts. The pump is commonly used for pumping water, water-based liquids and detergents.

Specifications

Flow rate per stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 4, 6 or 8 oz
Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 gal. flex 2-5/8"
Inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2"
Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2"
Bung Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" & 3/4" PP

General Safety Information

1. Always carefully read, thoroughly understand and follow the pump operating instructions. Use this pump correctly and with
care for the purpose for which it is intended. Failure to do so may cause damage or personal injury, and will void the
warranty. Please retain instructions for future reference.
2. Contact your chemical or fluid supplier to check for compatibility with pump prior to installation and operation.
3. Prior to use, always carefully and thoroughly read and understand the OSHA information contained in the MSDS sheet
supplied for the chemical which is to be pumped.
4. Wear protective clothing (goggles, face mask, long sleeves, long pants, gloves, aprons, etc) as set forth in the OSHA
Safety Data Sheet when pumping any hazardous chemicals.
5. When using flammable liquids, pump containers should be grounded to avoid static electricity.
6. Any pump used for transferring flammable liquids must be stored in a ventilated area after use.
7. Pump should be washed out before it is used since processing lubricants may contaminate the fluids.
8. Prior to use, inspect your pump thoroughly verifying its proper assembly.
9. If pump is removed from drum, it should be thoroughly rinsed in a liquid that is compatible with the pump.

Installation

1. Check to see if all parts are present.
2. Attach discharge spout (Ref. No. 15)
using hose clamp (Ref. No. 20).
3. Join two lengths of extension tubing
by using tube connector (Ref. No.
17) and two clamps (Ref. No. 20).
4. Attach extension tubing to (Ref. A)
and secure with hose clamp (Ref. No.
10).
5. Insert pump into opening and hand
tighten.
6. To adjust pump delivery, unscrew
top grip (Ref. No. 1) and slide tubing
(Ref. No. 9 or Ref. No. 11) over rod
to limit pump stroke.
7. For various size drums, tubing (Ref.
No. 18) can be cut to fit specific
drum.
8. Entire pump head (Ref. No. 4) can be
rotated to desired location; when
operating the pump, you should
stand to the side or in back of the
spigot.
Revised 04/01/2004
Exploded parts view on reverse side
PAIL ADAPTER INSTALLATION
1. This adapter (Ref. No. 14) is
designed to fit senior (metal ring)
flexspout closures.
2. Screw adapter (Ref. No. 14) on male
threads at bottom of pump (Ref. No.
13). Tightly secure adapter.
3. Remove cap on FLEXSPOUT closure
and remove diaphragm (Ref. B).
Insert tube extension into side, then
snap over the other side.
4. To remove pump with adapter from
pail, pull towards side of pail and
snap off making sure to hold pail
down.

Operation

1. The pump is now ready for
operation. Liquids should begin
flowing on second or third upstroke.
If slight leakage should occur, simply
tighten packing nut (Ref. No. 2) on
top of pump.
NOTE: Tighten only enough to prevent
leakage.
Suction Tube (Length & Material). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32" PE
Packing Gland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PE
Wetted Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PE & PP
Viscosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 cps
Max. Temp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140°F
2. When finished pumping, place cap
(Ref. No. 16) on end spout (Ref. No.
15) to prevent dripping.
3. If pump is removed from drum, rinse
thoroughly in liquid that is
compatible with both the pump and
fluid. For questions about chemical
compatibility, contact your chemical
supplier.

Maintenance

Normal maintenance is not required. If
pump leaks at the top replace packing
nut.