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We hereby declare, that the pump units manufactured in series production DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps Designation: DEPA Active Pulsation Dampers DL, DH, DF, DZ, DB, PD, PH Series: Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH Manufacturer: Heerdter Lohweg 63-71 D-40549 Düsseldorf, www.depapumps.com Serial number: see identification plate...
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Description: DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps Series: Manufacturer: Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH Heerdter Lohweg 63-71 D-40549 Düsseldorf, www.depapumps.com Serial number: see identification plate in the version delivered by us, is in compliance with the following applicable regulations:...
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® Declaration of Incorporation for partly completed machinery according to the machinery directive 2006/42/EC Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH, The manufacturer Heerdter Lohweg 63-71, D-40549 Düsseldorf, www.depapumps.com declares that with the series production pulsation dampers DEPA compressed air diaphragm pumps without air control...
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EU Declaration of conformity Complies with the terms of Directive 2014/34/EU for equipment authorised for use in potentially explosive environments The manufacturer: Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH, Heerdter Lohweg 63-71 D-40549 Düsseldorf, www.depapumps.com declares that the pump units manufactured in series production...
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EU Declaration of conformity Complies with the terms of Directive 2014/34/EU for equipment authorised for use in potentially explosive environments The manufacturer: Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH, Heerdter Lohweg 63-71 D-40549 Düsseldorf, www.depapumps.com declares that the pump units manufactured in series production...
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II 1G Ex h IIB T6...T4 Ga ATEX EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with directive 2014/34/EU for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres The manufacturer Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH, Heerdter Lohweg 63-71, D-40549 Düsseldorf www.depapumps.com declares that the pump units manufactured in series production Description:...
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EU Declaration of conformity complies with the terms of Directive 2014/34/EU for equipment authorised for use in potentially ex- plosive environments The manufacturer: Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH Heerdter Lohweg 63-71 D-40549 Düsseldorf, www.depapumps.com declares that the pump units manufactured in series production...
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EU-Declaration of Conformity In accordance with directive 2014/34/EU for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres The manufacturer: Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH Heerdter Lohweg 63-71 D-40549 Düsseldorf, www.depapumps.com declares that the pump units manufactured in series production Description:...
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Complies with the terms of Directive 2014/34/EU for equipment authorised for use in potentially ex- plosive environments The manufacturer: Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH Heerdter Lohweg 63-71, D-40549 Düsseldorf declares that the pump units manufactured in series production D EPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps with internal or external air...
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In accordance with EC regulation No. 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into con- tact with food, as well as EU regulation No. 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The manufacturer Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH, Heerdter Lohweg 63-71, 40549 Düsseldorf, www.depapumps.com...
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EU regulation No. 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The manufacturer Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH, Heerdter Lohweg 63-71, D-40549 Düsseldorf, www.depapumps.com declares that the pump units manufactured in series production...
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EU regulation No. 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The manufacturer Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH, Heerdter Lohweg 63-71, 40549 Düsseldorf, www.depapumps.com declares that the pump units manufactured in series production...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Table of contents Page 1.0. Introduction ..............................18 Warranty ................................18 Transport, unpacking, storage..........................18 Principle of function ............................19 1.3.1 Functionality ............................... 20 Technical data ..............................21 1.4.1 Dimensions, weights and temperatures ......................21 1.4.2 Control air ................................
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Maintenance ..............................34 Inspection periods ............................. 34 Cleaning ................................34 Dismantling and assembling ..........................35 5.3.1 Series DL, DP, DZ, DF, DB, DH-PT/TL ....................... 35 5.3.1.1 Replacement of diaphragms, valve seats and valve balls .................. 35 5.3.1.2 Replacement of elastomer components ......................36 5.3.1.3 Replacement of PTFE diaphragm ........................
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Always provide the following information: Introduction ■ Series The following instructions only apply to ■ Pump or pulsation dampener size DEPA air operated diaphragm pumps and ■ S erial number of the pump or pulsation DEPA pulsation dampeners. Since the dampener pumps are used in combination with other This information can be found on the assemblies, such as solenoid valves, sen- identification plate on top.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® ■ Clean used pumps or pulsation dampeners ■ Fasten the lifting tackle so that the thoroughly before storing them. pump can be safely lifted. ■ Do not subject stored pumps or pulsation ■ For pumps in the DH40/50-TP/TPL dampeners to extreme temperature series, use the existing lifting eyes. fluctuations. Danger! 1.2.1 Packaging and Electrical Equipment In order to avoid slipping of the We are happy to take back packaging and sling the rope must be crossed electronic devices within Germany.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® By filling the right hand air chamber 1.3.1 Functionality (dark grey) the right hand diaphragm is pressed towards the outside. The DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm piston rod thereby pulls the left hand Pumps are oscillating positive diaphragm to initial position. Valve ball (1) is pulled out of its position, displacement pumps with two product (grey) flows into the left hand pump chambers arranged pump chamber.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® DEPA pumps are dimensioned as Technical data machines in accordance with chapter 1, 1.4.1 Dimensions, weights and article 1, section 2, paragraph (j), point (ii) temperatures of the Pressure Equipment Directive and are therefore not pressure equipment as See corresponding data sheet.
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Table 2: Temperature range of housing material and max operating pressure Description Pump Type Code Max Operating Pressure Aluminium 7 (4****) 8,6 * 8,6 * Stainless SF, S1 8,6 * Temperature range Steel is determined by the 8,6 * Metal diaphragm, valve seat and ball combi-...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Safety Danger sources The pump works with pneumatic and hy- draulic energies, which may be under high General information pressure. These instructions were written for the op- Depending on its equipment, the pump may erator and the maintenance and repair per- also work with electric energy.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Permitted operators Note: provides useful hints for opti- The pump must only be operated, serviced mal and economical use of the and repaired by authorised and trained per- sons. Persons under the influence of alco- product. hol, medicine or drugs are not permitted to Environment: install, operate, service or repair this pump.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Secure the pump reliably against being 2.10 Safety information for work on switched on again, for this reason: lines under pressure Lock switch or shut.off element Danger! ■ and remove the key, Take care when handling dangerous (caustic, Attach a warning label to the pump.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Do not expose the pump to extreme and Installation sudden temperature fluctuations. This may cause the pump to start leaking. Retighten clamp bands or mounting flanges! To be observed before installation The installation must only be carried out 2.11 Safety during storage by persons who have the necessary skills Always observe the applicable regulations for this work (see chapter 2 “Safety”).
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Fluids which change their viscosity must Placement and possible be permanently agitated, or the tank must installations of the pump be fitted with a temperature sensor. With increasing viscosity start the agitator and/or the heating. This is of special importance for intermittent operation! 10 Retighten the clamps bands on pump and pulsation dampener before initial start-up. The torques specified on Sec-...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® However, it must be assured that the signed “R”, sealing by means of a sea- surrounding fluid will not attack the pump. lant within the thread) When installing the pump make sure that can be used. the air discharge muffler has been removed For fittings equipped with cylindrical male and the exhaust air is discharged from the thread a suitable seal for sealing between fluid through a hose.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® tion must be connected. 3.11 Equipotential bonding / earthing In principle, pumps and accessories must After the pump stops, the be earthed or provided with equipotential piston rod has no defined bonding if there is the possibility of product position.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Operation Flow control The pump flow can be regulated via the fed air pressure and the air quantity. We rec- General ommend an air flow dependent regulation, After correct connection of suction and in order to rule out fluctuations in pumping pressure line as well as the compressed air pressure. The air pressure must in this case supply the pump is ready for operation.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® in turn switches the pump off or triggers an 4.9.1 Example of CIP cleaning in place alarm signal. Example of CIP cleaning in place: Note: ■ Pre-flush with cold or warm water to remove The product must have a any product residues. The time should be minimum conductivity value of adapted to the pump volume in order to >5µS.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® 4.9.2 Example of SIP cleaning result in reduced durability of the (Sterilisation in Place), DL-S2 series diaphragms. ■ As described in 4.9.1, but disinfection with Note! After cleaning, always steam at 121°C check the clamp bands and mounting flanges and retighten if Note: SIP with steam may only be necessary used on pumps equipped with...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® 5.0 Maintenance 4.12 Downtimes After pumping product with solids, chem- icals or oils the pump chambers must be Inspection periods thoroughly flushed before shutting down. ■ Visual inspection, at least every week This prevents the settlement of soilds or depending on the application.. chemical attacks and thus the destruction of Depending on type and/or duration of ■...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® or cleansing agents. Pumps for use in explosion hazard areas must always be kept clean of dust deposits. The following is generally valid: The pump should preferably be cleaned mechanically instead of using chemical means.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Fig. 15: Assembly of second pump chamber Fig. 11: Pulling out the piston rod. marked yellow marked red EPDM marked blue FKM (Viton marked white ® PTFE (polytetrafluorethylene) not marked The specified colour marks only apply for valve balls and valve seats. The diaphragms are marked by corresponding characters. Before installing a new set of diaphragms, valve seats and valve balls make sure that Fig. 12: Disassembling the air chambers (not applica-...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® On plastic pumps turn on the plastic PTFE valve seats (except series PM and cap first (from DL25). DL15-FA/SA) are generally delivered with 2 O-rings. In order to guarantee leak With compound diaphragms, the dia- ■ tightness of the pump these O-rings phragm is unscrewed by hand directly must be replaced after each disassem- out of the plunger.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® The bearing bushing has two grooves ■ In contrast to the assembly instructions to take up the outer O-rings. In order to for bearing bushings of pump series prevent the O-rings being damaged by DL25 - DL80, which are fitted with two the recess in the bore the O-rings must bearing bushings, the procedure for...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® ■ Loosen four mounting screws on the control block. Now you can detach the complete control valve from the control block. This is also possible without dis- assembling the pump first! (Fig. 19). 5.3.1.7 Assembling and disassembling the pressure booster (DB series) Fig.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® The installation of the new diaphragm, ■ valve seats and valve balls is done in reverse order of the above Information for the material can be found in Section 5.3.1.1 We recommend removing and inspecting the air control, if the product reach the air area (see 5.3.2.3).
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® ■ Push out the switch cartridge (Pilot cont- to be mounted on suction side so that rol) out the guidance lip points upwards. The switch cartridge and the AirSave control 5.3.3.2 Disassembly of the control block valve require replacement as a complete unit. also see 5.3.2.3.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Assembling the pump The arrangement of parts can be seen in the exploded view. ■ Assemble the gasket so that the air sup- ply bore remains open (applies also for assembly of the air chambers). ■ Check air filter and muffler for clogging, replace if necessary. During installation, the corresponding ■ tightening torques must be observed on Section 11.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy Pump running, no delivery Pump draws in air Seal the suction line Suction valve closed Open valves Suction capacity exceeded Change the arrangement Valve ball and seat on suction side worn Replace seats and balls Insufficient pumping capacity Muffler clogged Clean or renew Air inlet filter clogged Clean or renew Insufficient air supply...
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Fault Possible cause Remedy Pump does not work despite Muffler clogged Clean or renew air supply Air inlet filter clogged Clean or renew Valve balls sticking to Loosen, use PTFE balls valve seat instead Valve balls deformed Chemical attack Change material Mechanical attack Change material Pump leaking at the clamp Clamp band cracked...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Active pulsation damper Function The active pulsation dampers are designed for in-line installation. The pressure peaks of the flowing product raise the diaphragm and compromise the air cushion in the air cham- ber. When the displacement pressure in the pipe- line drops, the diaphragm is pressed down by the compressed air cushion which keeps the pressure in the pipeline virtually con-...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Attention: If the operating conditions such One must always make sure that the weight as delivery pressure or product viscosity of the pulsation damper is supported as change, the driving pressure of the pulsation shown in sketch 1 and any load is taken off damper may need to be adjusted.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Spare Parts Spare parts kits MINI spare part kit Pump type Spare parts storage Pump size Since the extent of the recommended spare parts storage depends on the period of use Item Quan- tity and the different operating conditions for the Diaphragm pumps, you should consult the manufactur- ●...
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® MEDI spare part kits Spare part kit type Pump type DL-PM DL-SA/SX/ DL-PP/PL DL-SLV DL-SUV/ DH-TP/ DH-FA / CA/CX/SS SA/SS/ S1/S1S Pump size 15/25/40 15/25/40/ 15/25/ 25/40/ 25/40/ 15/25/ 15/25/40/ 50/80 40/50/80 50/80 50/80 40/50 50/80 Item...
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Spare part kit type M A-valve DL25/40-SS-Q only 78 only DL50/80-SS/HS DEPA E4 ® composite membrane Spare part kit type A 65-1 65-2 51-2 51-1 31T/R 51-3...
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Spare part kit group G / P 02PQ 69PQ 30TR Spare part kit type S and U 21Y (nur/only DP-SLV) 64SQ Q-Ventil / Q-valve 78 (nur/only DH50, DL50/80) DH25-50-UEV 28 (nur/only DL80) 60-2 60-1 30.1/2/3/4/5 14Y (nur/only DP-SLV) DP50-80-SLV...
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Spare part kit X Applies for DH25/40 für DH25/40 gilt: / for DH25/40 applies: 51-2 51-1 51-3...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® (for combinations with stainless steel seats or balls with core increase Pump weights in kg the weight of the pump) DL- SA/ DH SFS, DH-TP/ DL-SL/ Pump DH-FA CA PM PP/PL DL-SM DH-UE DB DP-FA SF, S1 SU/UE size 11,2 45,8 35,4 100 105 10.0 Category 1 and 2 equipment intended for use in potentially explosive environments 10.1 Equipment category 1 10.1.1 Design, housing and materials...
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® 10.1.3 Equipotential bonding 10.1.5.1 The level control Earthing of pump and pulsation damper by Earthing must be provided when a means of earthing screw or discharging hoses level control is installed must take place before bringing the pump into the potentially explosive environment.
DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® 10.4 Maintenance instructions for Pumps intended for use in po- category 1 and 2 equipment tentially explosive environments must always be kept free of dust Check all lines and fittings reg- deposits. ularly for leaks and externally visible damage! Repair any damage immediately! Danger! Before working with the...
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Tightening torques series M, Pos. 1 Type DL-SF/SFS, size 25-50 Pos. 3 Pos. 5 Pos. 7 pos. 2 Pos. 4 Pump size Suction / Discharge Air inlet Air valve Piston Air chamber Clamp band manifold, Pos.
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Tightening torques series M, Type DL Pos. 6 size 15 Pos. 4 Pos. 1 Pos. 6 Pos. 4 Pos. 7 Pos. 1 Pos. 5 Pos. 7 Pos. 1 Pump size Suction / Discharge Piston Centre block cover Clamp band manifold, Pos.
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Tightening torques series P, Type DL size 15-80 Pos. 1 Pos. 3 Pos. 6 Pos. 7 Pos. 2 Pos. 4 Pos. 1 Pump size Anchor rod Air inlet Air valve Piston Centre block Clamp band Pos.
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Pos. 7 Pos. 4 Pos. 1 Tightening torques series M, Type DH-FA/SA/SS/S1/S1S Size 15 Pos. 1 Pos. 6 Pos. 7 Pos. 3 Pos. 1 Pump size Suction / Discharge External Piston rod Centre block Pump chamber manifold air valve...
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Tightening torques series M, Type DH-FA/SA/SS/S1/S1S Pos. 4 Pos.1 Pos. 7 Size 25-80 Pos.6 Pos.3 Pos.7 Pump size Suction / Discharge External Piston rod Centre block Pump chamber manifold air valve cover Pos. 1 Pos.
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Tightening torques series P, Type TP, TPL size 15-50 Pos.4 Pos.6 Pos.7 Pos.6 Pos.4 für DH25/40 gilt (beidseitig): / for DH25/40 applies (both sides): 2 times for each, for sizes 40 and 50 Pos.7 Pos.1 Pump size Manifold...
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Tightening torques series P, Type PM, size 15-40 Pos. 1 Pos. 3 Pos. 6 Pos. 4 Pos. 7 Pos. 2 Pump size Annchor rod Air inlet Air valve Piston Centre block Clamp band Pos. 1 Pos.
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Tightening torques series M, Type DB-ESA/FSA, Pos. 1 size 25-50 Pos. 8 Pos. 9 Pos. 6 Pos. 4 Pos. 7 Pos. 11 Pos. 10 Suction / Dia- Pump cham- Adapter Valve Screw Screw Pump size Centre block pressure phragm...
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Note on Declaration of Harmlessness We want to protect our employees against dangers through contaminated devices and allow the timely handling of your return. Please understand that for this reason we can only accept your shipment upon submission of our declaration of non-objection including return number.
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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps ® Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH Heerdter Lohweg 63-71, D-40549 Düsseldorf Telefon +49 211 5956-0 Telefax +49 211 5956-111 infoDus@cranecpe.com www.depapumps.com www.cranecpe.com We reserve the right to change all technical information.
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pneumatic diaphragm transfer pump (max flow rate 20m3/hr) required I will be installing in caustic soda tank with high concentration