Contents Contents Chapter Title Page no. General ............................5 Introduction ............................ 5 Safety Notice ..........................5 Declaration of conformity ....................... 6 Training ............................6 Limitations of use ........................... 6 0.5.1. Health Hazard Warning ......................7 ATEX Safety Information ....................... 8 0.6.1.
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Contents Disassembly of the pump ......................16 Assembly of the pump ......................... 22 Air valves ............................. 29 3.5.1. Air valve unit inspection and replacement ................29 Spare parts...........................32 F Series Slimline metallic pump ....................32 Ordering spares ........................... 33 Data ...............................34 Technical data ..........................
General 0. General Introduction The Flotronic Pumps ‘One-Nut’ Slimline Stainless Steel Pump is used in a wide range of industries including chemical, cosmetic, paints, pharmaceutical, adhesive and hygienic applications. The pumps are designed to be safe, simple, easy to use and maintain due to the ‘One-Nut’ design. With proper attention to maintenance, Flotronic Pumps ‘One-Nut’...
General Declaration of conformity As defined by the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and complies with the essential Health & Safety requirements, Annex 1, and the technical construction file requirements of the Directive. Where necessary, this pump can comply with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. A declaration of conformity accompanies all pumps, and all pumps carry the UKCA Mark as required by UK Law and the CE Mark as required by European Law.
General All pumps despatched from our works are tested with water and during storage, packing and installation, some water will have remained in the pump body. This water may cause spillage during handling. Water could react with the media you wish to pump, and it is your responsibility to check this before putting the pump into operation.
General ATEX Safety Information 0.6.1. General These instructions must be kept close to the product’s operating location or directly with the product. These instructions are to be followed to comply with ATEX safety requirements. Any further local regulations must also be adhered to. Always coordinate repair activity with operations personnel, follow all plant safety requirements and applicable safety and health/law regulations.
General 0.6.5. Scope of compliance Use equipment only in the zone for which it is appropriate and suitably rated. 0.6.6. Marking An example of ATEX equipment marking is shown below. The classification of the pump will be engraved on the nameplate (Fig 1). Fig 1 Example ATEX Nameplate Special attention must be paid to the marking on the ATEX nameplate.
General 0.6.9. Preventing the build-up of explosive mixtures WARNING - ENSURE PUMP IS PROPERLY FILLED WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND DOES NOT RUN DRY FOR LONGER THAN 5 MINUTES CONTINUOUSLY. Ensure the pump and relevant suction and delivery pipeline system is totally filled with media during the pumping operation, so that an explosive atmosphere is prevented.
General Check for any leaks from gaskets and seals. The condition of the divider seal must be checked regularly to ensure correct functioning. Check that the duty condition is in the safe operating range for the pump. Check that dirt and dust is removed from operational areas of the pump and any surfaces liable to experience high temperatures.
Installation 1. Installation Packaging and Shipping Inspection Although precaution is taken when packaging and shipping, we urge you to carefully check the shipment on receipt. Make sure that all parts and accessories listed on the packaging list are accounted for. Immediately report any damage or shortage to the Transport Company and Flotronic Pumps.
Installation 1.3.2. Connection of suction and delivery pipes WARNING - ANY ASSOCIATED PIPEWORK (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID) SHOULD BE FITTED TO CORRECT STANDARDS TO MINIMISE STRESS CAUSED BY PIPE VIBRATION/MOVEMENT. PIPE STRESS CAN CREATE A HAZARD TO PERSONNEL. Flotronic Pump connections are designed of adequate thickness to absorb normal pipe loads/connections.
Installation 1.3.3. Connection of Air Pipes Air pipework and connections must be suitable for the purpose. Air supply pipework and fittings must correspond to the air connections on the pump. It is recommended that air connections must include a short length of flexible pipework to avoid side or end loads being applied to the tie rod assembly.
Operation 2. Operation WARNING - DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IF IT HAS A KNOWN FAULT. Before starting the pump Make sure the pump is correctly installed in accordance with the installation instruction detailed in chapter 1. When a pump is newly installed, check all fastenings are tightened to the correct torque value. Torque figures are detailed in chapter 5.2 Table Operation of pump...
Maintenance 3. Maintenance The unique ‘One-Nut’ construction enables the user to carry out all maintenance quickly and efficiently. WARNING - AIR SUPPLY TO THE PUMP MUST BE ISOLATED BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE IS CARRIED OUT. WARNING - MEDIA COULD REMAIN INSIDE THE PUMP AND MAY BE UNDER PRESSURE. PERSONNEL MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE AT ALL TIMES.
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Maintenance 2. Remove the dome washer assembly. Fig 4 3. Remove the secondary air dome. Fig 5 www.unibloctech.com...
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Maintenance 4. Slide out the air system complete with the air valve and the primary air dome. Fig 6 5. Gripping both diaphragms, unscrew and remove either diaphragm from the thrust tube. Fig 7 6. Withdraw the other diaphragm with the thrust tube attached.
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Maintenance Fig 9 8. Standard Divider Seal Using a suitable tool, push the divider seal up into the groove until the bottom can be pulled or pushed out and removed. The groove in the body is machined so that it is deeper towards the top of the pump.
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Maintenance Fig 13 12. Use a suitable tool to remove the two delivery manifold ‘O' rings. Fig 14 13. Pumps fitted with optional replaceable seats will have 2 ‘O’ rings per seat. Fig 15 14. Unscrew and remove the two bolts securing the suction manifold to the main body.
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Maintenance Fig 17 16. Use a suitable tool to remove the two suction manifold ‘O’ rings. Fig 18 17. Pumps fitted with optional replaceable seats will have 2 ‘O’ rings per seat. Fig 19 18. The Flotronic Slimline pump is now disassembled with the exception of the air valve.
Maintenance Assembly of the pump Assembly of the Flotronic Slimline pump can be easily achieved by competent personnel. Spares required: As identified during inspection. Supplies required: Suitable lubricant (as per site protocol) To assemble the Flotronic Slimline pump, perform the following procedure: 1.
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Maintenance 5. Install the suction manifold and tighten the two retaining bolts to the torque value specified in section 5.2 Table Example shown in Fig 24 is 1½” to 2” versions. ½” to 1” versions have two manifold securing bolts through the centre of the footplate and manifold to retain the body.
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Maintenance 9. Standard Divider Seal Form the divider seal into an oval shape. Fig 28 10. Bend as shown Fig 29 11. Install the divider seal by pushing the seal up into the groove. The groove in the body is machined so that it is deeper towards the top of the pump.
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Maintenance 13. Snap Fit Divider Seal Align the divider seal and insertion tool as shown. Fig 32 14. Position the new seal into the bore and using the insertion tool T-020, apply a sharp tap with a light mallet or similar, ensuring that the seal is held central and square to the body.
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Maintenance 16. Screw the first diaphragm onto the thrust tube, ensure thread is lubricated. It is recommended that the thrust tube is held in a vice using soft jaws to aid diaphragm fitting and prevent damage to the thrust tube surface. Fig 35 17.
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Maintenance 22. Install the air system complete with the air valve and main dome. Ensure that the air system is inserted with the bearings nearest to the air valve side of the pump as shown in Fig 36. Fig 39 23.
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Maintenance 25. Fit and hand tighten the main nut. Fig 42 26. Using a torque wrench, tighten the main nut to the torque specified in Section 5.2 Table 3. It is recommended that the air valve is positioned with the silencers pointing down before final tightening of main nut.
Maintenance Air valves 3.5.1. Air valve unit inspection and replacement WARNING - AIR SUPPLY TO THE PUMP MUST BE ISOLATED BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE IS CARRIED OUT. TYPICAL AIR VALVE SHOWN, VARIATIONS WILL APPLY DEPENDING ON PUMP SPECIFICATION BUT DESIGN IS FUNDAMENTALLY THE SAME. 1.
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Maintenance 5. Fit new air exhaust silencers to air valve or air assembly as applicable. Fig 47 6. Check all holes on the cover plate for signs of media. If media is apparent, clean using a suitable cleaning agent. Fig 48 7.
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Maintenance Air assembly maintenance 9. Check the two signal holes, (shown in Fig 51), for contamination by blowing compressed air through each hole. Air should flow from the corresponding small hole in the tie rod. One of these holes is shown in Fig 52. Fig 51 If a blockage is suspected, clean using a suitable cleaning product.
Data TABLE 1 SLIMLINE FLOTRONIC PUMP PARTS LIST Item No. Description Quantity Pump Body Suction Manifold Delivery Manifold Primary Air Dome Diaphragm Thrust Tube Tie Rod Secondary Air Dome Air Valve Tie Rod Nut Rod Washer Dome Washer Air Valve Cover Plate Dome ‘O’...
Data 5. Data Technical data Maximum Air Pressure 7.2 Barg Maximum Delivery Pressure 7.2 Barg Maximum Suction Pressure 7.2 Barg with optional reinforced diaphragms fitted. 0.5 Barg with standard diaphragms. Maximum Media Temperature 135°C (275°F) depending on diaphragm material Minimum Media Temperature -15°C (5°F) depending on diaphragm material Suction Lift...
Data Dimensions Fig 56 F Series Stainless Steel Slimline pump shown with BSP connections TABLE 4 DIMENSIONS WITH BSP CONNECTIONS Size Diam. (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (Kg) ½” 10” 1” 10” 1½” 10” 2” 10” Pump footplate securing holes for all connection sizes = Diameter 12.7 mm All dimensions quoted are for guidance only and will be dependent upon specification chosen.
6. Warranty Warranty We warrant that all new equipment sold by us is free from defects in material or workmanship. Our liability under this warranty is limited to making good any part or parts which shall within one year from the date when the equipment was delivered new to the customer be returned to us and which we are satisfied on our examination to have been defective material or workmanship.
l) The purchaser acknowledges that the equipment is sold to him in consideration of payment of the price and of the undertaking of the part of the purchaser to:- • observe all prudent trade practices in relation to installation and user so that the equipment is not used when it is in an unsafe condition for whatsoever reason.
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