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Assembly and operating instructions Duodos 20 PPS/PVT Air-driven double diaphragm pump A2726 Please carefully read these operating instructions before use. · Do not discard. The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors. The latest version of the operating instructions are available on our homepage.
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Supplemental directives General non-discriminatory approach In order to make it easier to read, this document uses the male form in grammatical structures but with an implied neutral sense. The document is always aimed equally at women, men and gender-neutral persons. We kindly ask readers for their under‐ standing in this simplification of the text.
Table of contents Table of contents Function and identification............ 4 1.1 Function................ 4 1.2 Nameplate and identification........5 Safety and responsibility............6 2.1 Labelling of Warning Information........6 2.2 User qualification............8 2.3 Intended use..............8 2.4 General safety information on the Duodos....9 2.4.1 Safety information on the medium to be pumped and the diaphragm.............
Function and identification Function and identification 1.1 Function A2984 Fig. 1: Duodos: Air-driven double diaphragm pump. The Duodos is an air-driven double diaphragm pump. The Duodos is run-dry safe and self-priming. The pump capacity of the double diaphragm pump can be con‐ trolled by changing the pressure in the air supply.
Safety and responsibility Safety and responsibility 2.1 Labelling of Warning Information Introduction These operating instructions provide information on the technical data and functions of the product. These operating instructions pro‐ vide detailed warning information and are provided as clear step- by-step instructions.
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Safety and responsibility Type of information Hints on use and additional information. Source of the information. Additional measures. Denotes hints on use and other useful informa‐ – tion. It does not indicate a hazardous or dam‐ aging situation.
Safety and responsibility 2.2 User qualification WARNING! Danger of injury with inadequately qualified per‐ sonnel The operator of the system / equipment is respon‐ sible for ensuring that the qualifications are ful‐ filled. If inadequately qualified personnel work on the unit or loiter in the hazard zone of the unit, this could result in dangers that could cause serious injuries and material damage.
Safety and responsibility 2.4 General safety information on the Duodos 2.4.1 Safety information on the medium to be pumped and the diaphragm Danger from hazardous substances! Please ensure when handling hazardous substances that you have read the latest material safety data sheets provided by the manu‐ facturer of the hazardous substances.
Safety and responsibility 2.4.2 Safety information on ambient conditions Fig. 6: Ambient conditions Compressed air Before working on the double diaphragm pump, check whether it is necessary to close the compressed air lines and vent the double diaphragm pump. Before undertaking any maintenance and repair work, close off the compressed air supply, discharge the compressed air and detach the air supply line from the double diaphragm pump.
Transport and storage Transport and storage User qualification, transport and storage: trained user Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 8 . WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐...
Assembly of the pump Assembly of the pump Permissible ambient conditions User qualification, installation: trained and qualified personnel Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 8 . Observe the permissible ambient conditions. Tab. 4: Permissible ambient conditions for operation All versions: - 10 °C ...
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Assembly of the pump Recommended installation max. 7 bar Compressed air input Liquid output OPTION Liquid input OPTION OPTION Outlet drainage valve Inlet drainage Liquid valve input A2727 Fig. 7: Recommended installation WARNING! Protect the pump from overload: Install a relief valve in the discharge line.
Assembly of the pump 4.1.1 Fastening the double diaphragm pump Correct securing of the device Only switch the device on if it has been properly fastened to the ground or its holding fixture. The system operator is responsible for ensuring that the ground and the fittings can hold the device safely and under all operating conditions.
Assembly of the pump 4.4 Compressed air supply Compressed air supply INFO: Suitable compressed air supply. The system operator is responsible for the provision of a suitable compressed air supply. When doing so, observe ISO 8573. Connect the double diaphragm pump to a compressed air supply in accordance with the current state of the art (ISO 8573-1).
Operation of the double diaphragm pump Operation of the double diaphragm pump Ä Chapter 2.2 User qualification, operation: instructed user ‘User qualification’ on page 8 . The double diaphragm pump is fully integrated into the system installed by the operator and is then controlled from this system. It is not possible to operate the double diaphragm pump directly.
Checking tightening torque prior to commissioning Checking tightening torque prior to commissioning User qualification, pre-commissioning checks: trained qualified Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 8 . personnel A2729 Fig. 9: Permanent tightness: Check the tightening torque prior to commissioning, in the sequence shown in Fig. 9 . Prior to commissioning, check that the Check the tightening torque of the screws 1 ...
Commissioning Commissioning Ä Chapter 2.2 User qualification, commissioning: trained user ‘User qualification’ on page 8 . Check the fastening elements are cor‐ Check that all fastening elements with sealing rings are cor‐ rectly seated rectly seated before commissioning the double diaphragm pump.
Commissioning 7.2 Priming To start the double diaphragm pump, open the air valve by approximately a 1/2 ... 3/4 turn. INFO: Cavitation. Cavitation has occurred if opening the air valve causes the stroke rate of the double diaphragm pump to increase, but not the flow volume passing through the double diaphragm pump.
Troubleshooting and fault elimination Troubleshooting and fault elimination User qualification, troubleshooting and fault elimination: trained Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualification’ qualified personnel on page 8 . The pump is not working. Cause: Recommended measure: The outlet valve on the discharge side is not Open the discharge valve on the discharge side.
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Troubleshooting and fault elimination The flow volume is reducing. Cause: Recommended measure: The air pressure is low. Check the compressor and the configuration of the air line. The air lines or additional equipment are Check and clean the air line and the auxiliary equipment. blocked with foreign bodies.
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Troubleshooting and fault elimination Air bubbles in the feed chemical. Cause: Recommended measure: The diaphragm is faulty. Remove and check the pump and replace the dia‐ phragm. The suction hose is loose or broken. Fasten or replace the suction hose. Leaks or air pressure fluctuating between 3 ...
Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump User qualification, maintenance: trained and qualified per‐ Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 8 . sonnel WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries.
Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump 9.1 Maintenance of the diaphragm A2731 Fig. 10: Maintenance of the diaphragm Cover with 4 screws Screws (8 no.) Directional valve with 4 screws Diaphragm O-rings O-rings Cover of the diaphragm...
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Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐ ardous substance.
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Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump A2991 Fig. 11: Replacing the diaphragm. Remove the worn diaphragm (6), drawing the diaphragm off the slide rod (8) to the side. Clean the seating surfaces in the housing. Push the recess (9) of the new diaphragm into the correct position on the slide rod (8).
Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump 9.2 Maintenance of the slide rod A2732 Fig. 12: Maintenance of the slide rod Rectangular O-ring Sleeve Holes for installation tool O-ring Slide rod WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries.
Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump Decontaminate the pump. Refer to the material safety data sheet for the feed chemical. Dismantle the pump, as described in Ä Chapter 9.1 ‘Mainte‐ nance of the diaphragm’ on page 24 . Proceed as follows as soon as the Remove the slide rod (5) from its housing by pulling on one slide rod is visible: end of the slide rod.
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Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump A2734 Fig. 13: Maintenance of the ball valves Remove the screws (1 ... 6) to remove the directional valve. Mark the alignment of the directional valve. Remove the inlet and outlet connectors. Note the alignment of the connecting pieces.
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Maintenance of the double diaphragm pump Open the suction line of the double diaphragm pump ð Now the double diaphragm pump can pump again Check all connectors for leak-tightness...
Decontaminate the device before returning it for repair. To do so, remove all traces of hazardous substances. Always observe the material safety data sheets for the medium being pumped. A current Declaration of Decontamination is available to download on the ProMinent GmbH website.
Spare parts Spare parts INFO: Ordering address for spare parts and accessories: The cur‐ rent address for ordering spare parts and accessories can be found on the manufacturer’s homepage ProMinent GmbH. 12.1 Repair set, air valve with sensor A2982 Fig. 16: Repair set, air valve (1) with sensor (2) Tab.
Performance curves Performance curves The performance curves are based on the pumping of water. Pump is filled. 80 mm suction head. A2738 Fig. 18: Performance curves Air consumption II. Pump capacity III. Feed chemical pressure...
Technical data Technical data Parameter Value Gear ratio: Maximum free flow: 20 l/min 5.28 US gal/min Air pressure, operating range: 1.5 ... 7 bar 22 ... 115 psi Solids in the feed chemical: < 2 mm < 3/32" Maximum suction lift: Dry: 2 m or 6 1/2”...
In accordance with DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL, Appendix I, BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, section 1.7.4.2. C. ProMinent GmbH Im Schuhmachergewann 5 - 11 D - 69123 Heidelberg, Germany, hereby declare that the product specified below complies with the...