Sanitary series fda-compliant diaphragm pumps (50 pages)
Summary of Contents for Graco SaniForce
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Instructions/Parts ® SaniForce 3A6980A Ram Packages For use in sanitary applications to transfer medium to high viscosity fluids. For professional use only. Not approved for use in European explosive atmosphere locations. See page 2 for model information, including maximum fluid working pressure.
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
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Warnings 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.
Installation Installation Grounding Solvent pails used when flushing: Follow local code. Use only conductive metal pails, placed on a grounded surface. Do not place the pail on a nonconductive surface, such as paper or cardboard, which interrupts grounding continuity. To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or The equipment must be grounded.
Connects the fluid system components and accessories. Contact your outlet hose to the pump fluid outlet. Graco distributor for assistance in designing a system to • Air Line Filter (K): Recommended for all systems. suit your particular needs.
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Installation Key: . 1: Typical Installation, Piston Pump Key: Ram Package Components (Supplied) Accessories (Required, not supplied) Pump Air Supply Hose (use 1/2 in. air hose, minimum) Air Line Filter Wiper Seal Bleed-Type Air Valve Pump Air Supply Fluid Outlet Hose Air Assist Air Supply Fluid Drain Valve (for pump) Ram Director Air Supply...
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Installation . 2: Typical Installation, Diaphragm Pump Key: Ram Package Components (Supplied) Accessories (Required, not supplied) Pump Air Supply Hose (use 1/2 in. air hose, minimum) Air Line Filter Wiper Seal Bleed-Type Air Valve Pump Air Supply Fluid Outlet Hose Air Assist Air Supply Fluid Drain Valve (for pump) Ram Director Air Supply...
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Installation Exposed Air Control Module Exposed Air Control Module (Rear View) (Front View) Pump Air Supply Air Motor Pressure Gauge Ram Up Air Supply Air Assist Air Supply Ram Down Air Supply Ram Air Pressure Gauge Main Air Inlet (on bottom) .
Operation Operation Pressure Relief Procedure Starting and Adjusting the Ram This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is Remain clear of a moving ram to reduce risk of manually relieved. To help prevent serious injury from serious injury of crushing from moving parts. Keep pressurized fluid, such as splashing fluid and moving hands and fingers away from the ram plate, pump parts, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when...
Operation Starting and Adjusting the Pump Changing Drums 1. Ensure the pump air motor regulator (BE) is closed. Set the ram air regulator (BB) to about 50 psi (3.5 Moving parts can pinch, cut, or amputate fingers and bar, 0.35 MPa). Set the ram director switch/valve other body parts.
Operation Shutdown 3. Set the director valve (BC) to UP to raise the ram. 4. If needed, use the air assist valve (BG) to help lift the ram plate. 5. Raise the ram until the ram plate is completely out of the drum.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 10. 2. Check all possible remedies in the Troubleshooting Chart before disassembling the pump. Problem Cause Solution Ram will not raise or lower. Closed air valve or clogged air line. Open, clear. Not enough ram air pressure.
Repair Repair Disconnect the Piston Pump Disconnect the Diaphragm Pump 1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 10. 1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 10. 2. Disconnect the (E). Air Assist Air Supply 2. Disconnect the (E). Air Assist Air Supply 3.
Repair Service Ram Pistons Always service both cylinders at the same time. When you service the piston rod, always install new o-rings in 121† the piston rod seal and ram piston. 115*† • Order Piston Repair Kit 24G853 for a stainless steel 122†...
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Repair Reassemble the Piston and Seal 6. Lubricate the o-ring (105) and piston seal housing (103). 1. Install new o-rings (105 and 110). Lubricate the piston (107) and o-rings. 7. Slide the spring (104) and piston seal housing (103) on the rod (102). Be careful not to push the piston 2.
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Parts Parts Ref. Part Description 24D630 FRAME, ram, assembly, includes piston assembly 16G477 TIE ROD 512743 WASHER, flat 18-8 sst 7/8 in. 510221 NUT, hex st sst 7/8-9 ----- RAM PLATE ASSEMBLY, See F 25E078 CONTROLS, air; see page 23 PUMP** 25M912 SP15.0080...
Dimensions Dimensions 49 in. (124.5 cm) 9 ft (2.75 m) when fully raised. 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m) when fully lowered. Four 0.562 in. (14 mm) mounting holes. 38 in. (96.5 cm) 21 in. (53.4 cm) 42 in. (106.7 cm) 25 in.
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.
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