Tuthill Sotera 400B Series Owner's Operation Manual
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- Page 1 400B SERIES ELECTRIC DIAPHRAGM PUMPS Owner’s Operation Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT RETURN POLICY Individual Pump Component Removal and Replacement ......8 Please do not return this product to the store. For all warranty and product questions, please contact Tuthill Customer Service at Diaphragm/Motor/Gear Assembly ............. 9 1‑800‑634‑2695 (M‑F, 8am‑6pm EST/EDT.) Viscosity Correction Chart .............. -
Page 3: Limited Warranty Policy
Suction Lift: The distance below the center line of the pump to lift fluids. Viscosity (V): The measurement of flow fluid or resistance. Wetted Parts: All parts that are touched by the transfered fluid either in part or through immersion. sotera.com | tuthill.com... -
Page 4: About This Manual
General Description The Sotera 400B Series is a self‑priming, positive displacement double action diaphragm pump. It features flow rates up to 13 gallons per minute (13GPM) and is engineered with polypropylene and stainless steel wetted parts, along with seals that are compatible with most agricultural and industrial chemicals as well as lubricants (e.g. -
Page 5: General Safety Information
Centipose (cP) of the individual fluid as affected by temperature pump performance and elevation • All suction hoses or pipes must be 1" diameter. Large sizes may be used as long as it terminates to a 1" diameter at the suction inlet of the pump sotera.com | tuthill.com... -
Page 6: Electrical Installation
• Always use hoses and accessories that are compatible to the may be used as long as it terminates to a 1" diameter at the discharge product being transferred. For hoses, as a general practice Tuthill outlet of the pump recommends EPDM for agricultural chemical and Nitrile or Buna‑N... - Page 7 Voltage drop in wiring varies depending on the distance from the electrical source to the pump and the gauge of the wire used. Tuthill recommends referring to national, international, or local electrical codes to ensure the wire is of the correct size for your application.
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Page 8: Best Operational Practices
• Always flush the pump completely prior to any service or disassembly. • Tuthill highly recommends flushing the pump after each use to avoid Tuthill recommends the use of water for flushing agricultural and ‘dry out’... -
Page 9: Diaphragm/Motor/Gear Assembly
1. Position the pump with the sight caps downward 2. Remove the four (4) screws holding this assembly and lift upward 3. Replace with new motor and gear assembly as supplied by Tuthill Gear Assembly Removal 1. Remove motor as noted above 2. -
Page 10: Viscosity Correction Chart
• Gear Oil • Motor Oil • Crop Oil • Mild Acids [GL‑1 to GL‑5] • 000 Greases • Detergents • Pesticides • Hydraulic Oil • Liquid Fertilizers • Soaps [HL, HM, HR] [UAN 28‑32] • Water sotera.com | tuthill.com... -
Page 11: Anti-Drip Nozzle Spout Kit
1 3/4" Diaphragm and Check Valve Orientation Detail Outlet Valve with Spring, Upper Holes (2) Ball (4) Ball Seat ‑ No Cross, Upper Holes Manufacture Date Information Ball Only in Bottom Seats Cross and Spring, Bottom Holes sotera.com | tuthill.com... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide
Faulty or missing gaskets Install all gaskets specified in parts list Loose bolts Torque all 1/4" torx head bolts to 76 in. lbs. Fluid leakage Torque hex head 1/4‑20 motor bolts to 50 in. lbs. Replace defective Cracked component component sotera.com | tuthill.com... -
Page 13: Parts List
UL LISTED / CE CERTIFIED MOTORS ITEM STANDARD-DUTY MOTORS 12V DC CE Compliant Explosion Proof 12V DC 12V DC UL Listed Explosion Proof 115V AC 24V DC UL Listed Explosion Proof 115V AC UL Listed Explosion Proof sotera.com | tuthill.com... -
Page 14: Model Information
Always refer to the Sotera Chemical Resistance Guide (Sotera.com), Refer to the Sotera Technical Data Sheet, Suction table, Inlet Configuration column for more details, Non-UL w/ static wire fuel hose, Refer to the Sotera Technical Data Sheet, Version column for specific 400B Series Model Information sotera.com | tuthill.com... - Page 15 ‑ Chemtraveller 115V AC SS470B ‑ 39" IBC Mount w/ Fittings ‑ Always refer to the Sotera Chemical Resistance Guide (Sotera.com), Telescoping Poly Suction Pipe (23" to 40"), EPDM Hose, Refer to page 14, Accessory Configurator table sotera.com | tuthill.com...
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Page 16: Regulatory Compliance Information
Directive 2011/65/EU – Restrictions of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Tuthill Fort Wayne 8825 Aviation Drive Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809 USA P (800) 634‑2695 (+01) 260‑747‑7524 F (800) 866‑4681 tuthill.com | sotera.com | fillrite.com SOT-MN-941...
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