Plastic 1/4 inch air-operated double-diaphragm pump (20 pages)
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INSTRUCTIONS 1101-F00 e Section 1101 Effective August 2010 Replaces July 2010 Original instructions PUMPS A40 - AS40 INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE Your distributor : 3, Poruchik Nedelcho Bonchev Str., . 5 1528 So a, Bulgaria Z.I. La Plaine des Isles - F 89000 AUXERRE - FRANCE tel: +359 2 973 27 67 Tel.
2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Operator principle 2.4 Pipe diameters The pump operates by alternating contraction and The location of the pump in the transfer or recycling circuit relaxation of a specially designed elastomeric hose. should always be determined so as to reduce the suction height and length of the piping as much as possible.
2. INSTALLATION (continued) 2.8 Working with vaccum on the suction side If the liquid may freeze or solidify, prepare for draining the piping by installing drain taps at the low points and Because of the operating principle of the pump, using it air vents at the high points.
2. INSTALLATION (continued) 2.11 Anchoring the pump units It is important to control the alignment at every step of installation in order to ensure that none of these steps The correct seating of the pump is vital for its efficient generates stress on the pump unit or the pump itself : operation and its longevity.
3. USE 3.1 Pump storage 3.5 Starting-up the pump If the pump is inactive for more than 3 months, remove WARNING the hose or the shoes. If you do not wish to remove the hose or the shoes, operate the pump for 5 minutes once FAILURE TO RELIEVE THE SYSTEM a week.
4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WARNING WARNING IF PUMPING HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICITY SUP- FLUIDS, THE SYSTEM MUST BE FLUSHED PLY BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OPE- PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY SERVICE RATION. OPERATION. Hazardous or toxic Dangerous voltage. fluids can cause Can cause injury and death serious injury.
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4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (continued) TOP PORT NOTES Repeat the steps described above from 2 to 10. If the pump is not re-assembled immediately, dry unpainted surfaces and coat them with the pump WARNING lubricant in order to protect them against corrosion. Dispose of the drained products in accordance with the rules and regulations in force.
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4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (continued) BOTTOM PORT 4.1.5 FILLING WITH LUBRICANT 1. Check the state of the nipple 6 and change it if necessary. CAUTION 2. Coat the nipple 6 with pump lubricant. 3. Slide the nipple 6 on the body port 1. 4.
4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (continued) 4.2 Re-assembling and disassembling the 5. Align wheel 3 with pump body 1 while keeping setting distance as indicated on the following diagram : wheel Keying distance (L) : Disassembly and reassembly of the wheel 3 are required 74 ±...
4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (continued) CAUTION 4.3.2 ASSEMBLING THE SHOES 1. Check that the shoes have no dents or deep scratches that may quickly deteriorate the hose. THE PUMP LUBRICANT IS VERY SLIPPERY 2. Position the screw 28 with its washer 29 around the AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
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4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (continued) CAUTION 4.4.2 FILLING WITH LUBRICANT 1. Unscrew the plug 124. 2. Fill the pump body with lubricant, as indicated in THE PUMP LUBRICANT IS VERY SLIPPERY § LUBRICATION. AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. ANY SPILLS MUST BE CLEANED UP. 3.
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Flowrate (m3/h) 30000 15 bar 10 bar 7,5 bar 5 bar 25000 20000 Max service @50°C 15000 Max service @60°C 10000 Max service @70°C Max service @80°C 5000 Continuous service Intermittent service Rotation speed (rpm) Flowrate (gpm) 11,4 13,7 15,9...
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 5.1 Characteristics 5.2 Shimming the shoes Light grey area : Continuous service (24h/24). Suitable shimming of the shoes lengthens the service life of the hose. Dark grey area : Intermittent service (continually for 2 hours then stopped for 1 hour). 5.2.1 SERVICE PRESSURE SPECIFIED AT ORDER The flow rates shown have been obtained by pumping If the service pressure has been specified at order, the...
6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 Lubrication 6.3 Seals The hose is lubricated with a special mixture. MOUVEX 6.3.1 SHAFT SEAL 26 lubricant is recommended to lengthen the service life of The shaft seal 26 must be replaced if lubricant leakage the hose. is observed near the drip strip, located on the rear side It is recommended to change the lubricant when : of the pump body 1.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION THE PUMP Check the connections : WILL NOT There must be 3 phases START Electric power supply failure. The connections are suitable for the voltage (delta-star) If possible, check the parameters for the different motor frequencies (starting torque, power input…) When the pump has not been used for a long Operate the pump intermittently to try to free the wheel...
8. CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY Mouvex, ZI La Plaine des Isles – Rue des Caillottes – 89 000 Auxerre France, declares the following equipment: Set-up : Pump / Compessor « bare-shaft » Pumping Unit / Compressor Unit Type : Eccentric Disc Pump Vanes Pump Lobes Pump...
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