Safety Information IMPORTANT WARNING When used for toxic or aggressive fluids, the pump should Read the safety warnings and instructions in this manual always be flushed clean prior to disassembly. before pump installation and start-up. Failure to comply with the recommendations stated in this manual could damage the pump and void factory warranty.
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Temperature Tables Table 1. Category 1 & Category 2 ATEX Rated Pumps Ambient Temperature Process Temperature Temperature Maximum Surface Tem- Range [°C] Range [°C] Class perature [°C] -20°C to +80°C T100°C -20°C to +108°C T135°C -20°C to +60°C -20°C to + 160°C T200°C -20°C to +177°C (225°C) T2...
Explanation of Pump Nomenclature Your Model #: _____ (fill in from pump nameplate) Pump Pump Pump Size Discharge Diaphragm/ Design Construction Series Design and Options Porting Valve Level X XXXXXX, XX Model #: Pump Series Discharge Porting Position Plastic Horizontal Suction, Vertical Discharge Diaphragm Check Valve Materials Pump Design Hytrel...
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Performance PB¼ NON - METALLIC SUCTION/DISCHARGE PORT SIZE • ¼" NPT (internal) MODEL PB¼-A Performance Curve • ½" NPT (external) Performance based on the following: elastomer fitted pump, flooded suction, water at ambient conditions. The use of other materials and varying hydraulic conditions may result in deviations in excess of 5%. 1 (1.7) CAPACITY 2 (3.4)
Principle of Pump Operation Air-Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps are powered by compressed air or nitrogen. The main directional (air) control valve distributes ① compressed air to an air chamber, exerting uniform pressure over the inner surface of the diaphragm .
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Recommended Installation Guide Available Accessories: 1. Surge Suppressor Unregulated Air Supply to Surge 2. Filter/Regulator Suppressor 1 Surge Suppressor 3. Air Dryer 4. Lubricator Pressure Gauge Note: Surge Suppressor and Shut-Off Valve Piping, including air line, must be supported after the flexible connections.
Troubleshooting Guide Symptom: Potential Cause(s): Recommendation(s): Pump Cycles Once Deadhead (system pressure meets or exceeds air Increase the inlet air pressure to the pump. Pump is designed for 1:1 pressure ratio at zero flow. supply pressure). (Does not apply to high pressure 2:1 units). Air valve or intermediate gaskets installed incorrectly.
Composite Repair Parts Drawing 26.1 27.1 Service & Repair Kits 031.107.551 Main Air Valve Body Assembly 031.107.503 Main Air Valve Body Assembly (Conductive Acetal only) 031.101.000 Pilot Valve Assembly 475.145.000 Air Exhaust Conversion Kit 476.388.354 Wetted End Kit Santoprene Diaphragms & Balls 476.388.356 Wetted End Kit Hytrel Diaphragms &...
Composite Repair Parts List Item Part Number Description 031.107.551 Valve, Main Air ..............1 031.107.503 Valve, Main Air (Conductive Acetal) ........1 031.106.000 Sleeve and Spool Set (Includes O-Rings) ......1 095.077.551 Body, Air Valve ..............1 095.077.503 Body, Air Valve (Conductive Acetal) ......... 1 165.074.551 Cap, End, Air Valve ............
Pump users that recycle will gain the satisfaction to know that their discarded part(s) or pump will not end up in a landfill. The recyclability of SANDPIPER products is a vital part of Warren Rupp’s commitment to environmental stewardship. sandpiperpump Model PB¼...
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Main Air Distribution Valve and Pilot Valve 26.1 27.1 Air Distribution Valve Servicing See repair parts drawing, remove screws. Step 1: Remove end cap retainer (1.5). Step 2: Remove end cap (1.3). Step 3: Remove spool part of (1.1) (caution: do not scratch). Step 4: Press sleeve (1.1) from body (1.2).
Solenoid Shifted Option Drawing ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Must Be Performed Prior To Start-Up. The tee (item 49), nipple (item 48), fitting (item 51) and tubing (item 50) have been pre-assembled at the factory. Thread this assembly into the air inlet cap (item 5). Be careful not to over tighten. Push the free end of the tubing into the fitting (item 47) which is attached to the valve.
Solenoid Shifted Air Distribution Valve Option Warren Rupp’s solenoid shifted, air distribution valve option utilizes electrical signals to precisely control your SANDPIPER’s speed. The solenoid coil is connected to a customer - supplied control. Compressed air provides the pumping power, while electrical signals control pump speed (pumping rate).
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Diaphragm and Rod Servicing Diaphragm Servicing Step 1: Remove the two V-Band clamps securing the outer chambers to the intermediate housing. Step 2: Remove the diaphragm assembly (outer plate, diaphragm, spacer gasket (for PFTE units only, inner plate) by turning the assembly counterclockwise using a 1/2"...
Warren Rupp, Inc. (“Warren Rupp”) warrants to the original end-use purchaser that no product sold by Warren Rupp that bears a Warren Rupp brand shall fail under normal use and service due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of shipment from Warren Rupp’s factory.
A Unit of IDEX Corporation 800 North Main Street Mansfield, OH 44902 USA Warren Rupp, Inc. declares that Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps (AODD) and Surge Suppressors listed below comply with the requirements of Directive 2014/34/EU and all applicable standards. Applicable Standards •...
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