2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Operator principle 2.4 Pipe diameters The pump operates by alternating contraction and The location of the pump in the transfer or recycling cir- relaxation of a specially designed elastomeric hose. cuit should always be determined so as to reduce the suction height and length of the piping as much as pos- Two shoes attached 180°...
2. INSTALLATION (continued) 2.8 Working with vaccum on the suction side In the case of a very high intake or if you wish to prevent the piping from emptying at shutdown, you can install a Because of the operating principle of the pump, using it foot valve.
2. INSTALLATION (continued) 2.11 Anchoring the pump units It is important to control the alignment at every step of installation in order to ensure that none of these steps The correct seating of the pump is vital for its efficient generates stress on the pump unit or the pump itself : operation and its longevity.
3. USE 3.1 Pump storage 3.5 Starting-up the pump If the pump is inactive for more than 3 months, remove WARNING the hose or the shoes. If you do not wish to remove the hose or the shoes, operate the pump for 5 minutes once a week.
4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WARNING WARNING IF PUMPING HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICITY SUP- FLUIDS, THE SYSTEM MUST BE FLUSHED PLY BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OPE- PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY SERVICE RATION. OPERATION. Hazardous or toxic Dangerous voltage. fluids can cause Can cause injury and death serious injury.
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4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (continous) TOP PORT NOTES Repeat the steps described above from 2 to 10. If the pump is not re-assembled immediately, dry unpainted surfaces and coat them with the pump lubricant in order to protect them against corrosion. WARNING Dispose of the drained products in accordance with the rules and regulations in force.
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4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (continous) BOTTOM PORT 4.1.5 FILLING WITH LUBRICANT 1. Check the state of the nipple 6 and change it if neces- CAUTION sary. 2. Coat the nipple 6 with pump lubricant. 3. Slide the nipple 6 on the body port 1. THE PUMP LUBRICANT IS VERY SLIPPERY AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (continous) 4.2 Re-assembling and disassembling the 7. Slide wheel 3 on the reduction gear or the bearing box wheel shaft. 8. Align wheel 3 with pump body 1 while keeping setting Disassembly and reassembly of the wheel 3 are requi- distance as indicated on the following diagram : red when : Keying distance (L) :...
4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (continous) CAUTION 4.3.2 ASSEMBLING THE SHOES 1. Check that the shoes have no dents or deep scratches that may quickly deteriorate the hose. THE PUMP LUBRICANT IS VERY SLIPPERY 2. Position the screws 28 with their washer 29 around the AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
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4. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (continous) CAUTION 4.4.2 FILLING WITH LUBRICANT 1. Unscrew the plug 124. 2. Fill the pump body with lubricant, as indicated in THE PUMP LUBRICANT IS VERY SLIPPERY § LUBRICATION. AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. ANY SPILLS MUST BE CLEANED UP. 3.
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Flowrate (m3/h) 13,0 16,3 19,5 22,8 26,0 29,3 32,5 35,8 39,0 30000 15 bar 10 bar 7,5 bar 5 bar 25000 20000 Max service @50°C 15000 Max service @60°C Max service @70°C 10000 Max service @80°C With vacuum assist 5000 Without vacuum assist Continuous service...
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 5.1 Characteristics 5.2 Shimming the shoes Light grey area : Continuous service (24h/24). Suitable shimming of the shoes lengthens the service life of the hose. Dark grey area : Intermittent service (continually for 2 hours then stopped for 1 hour). 5.2.1 SERVICE PRESSURE SPECIFIED AT ORDER The flow rates shown have been obtained by pumping If the service pressure has been specified at order, the...
6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 Lubrication 6.3 Seals The hose is lubricated with a special mixture. MOUVEX 6.3.1 SHAFT SEAL 26 lubricant is recommended to lengthen the service life of The shaft seal 26 must be replaced if lubricant leakage the hose. is observed near the drip strip, located on the rear side It is recommended to change the lubricant when : of the pump body 1.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION THE PUMP Check the connections : WILL NOT There must be 3 phases START Electric power supply failure. The connections are suitable for the voltage (delta-star) If possible, check the parameters for the different motor frequencies (starting torque, power input…) When the pump has not been used for a long Operate the pump intermittently to try to free the wheel...
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