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- Page 1 GE S D ’ M … GE‐0401N GE‐0404N GE‐0501N GE‐0504N use as Maple Sap Vacuum pumps © Copyright 2024 The Bosworth Company Doc M-PR-09-34-020224 ® ® Guzzler and SapCheck are registered trademarks of The Bosworth Company.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GE P ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Register Your Guzzler … ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……. 2 Power Requirements ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……. 2 Test the Pump … …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Securely Mount the Pump …………………………………………………………………………….……………………….. 2 Protect the Pump from the Elements…………………………………………………………………………………...…… 3 Ventilate Pump to Keep from Overheating……………………………………………………………………………… 3 Camlock Couplers between Guzzler and Mainline…………………………………………………………………... 3 Install Shut‐off Valve and Vacuum Gauge at Pump Inlet …………………………………………………………. 3 Minimize Pump Back Pressure ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Use a Strainer to Keep Foreign Materials and Ice from Entering the Pump …………………………….. 3 Recirculation Line for Best Vacuum ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 ... -
Page 3: Register Your Guzzler
Register Your Guzzler To validate your Guzzler warranty, go to https://thebosworthco.com/register to register your pump. You will need to enter your pump’s serial number. Your pump’s serial number can be found on the side of the pump gearmotor, as shown in Figure 1. Power Requirements Model GE‐0x01D/GE‐0x01N GE‐0x04D/GE‐0x04N Voltage 120 vac 24 vdc Wa s 120 100 Pump serial number on side of motor Figure 1 Full load amps 1.44 5.0 Suggested Power Household current or 1000 Two (2) 12 vdc ba eries in ... -
Page 4: Protect The Pump From The Elements
Vacuum Gauge 1/8” Recircula ng Line valve control and connec on (from sap tank) Shutoff Valve Connec on to Mainline 1/4” vacuum connec‐ Camlock Pump on to SapCheck® Coupler Strainer monitoring system Recommended pump setup for use on maple sap collec on lines Figure 4 Note: Refer to Figure 4 (above) in the following discussion on pump setup. 2) Protect the Pump from the Mount the pump in an enclosure that will prevent exposure to rain or snow. Elements 3) Ventilate Pump to Keep If you install your pump in an enclosure, ensure that it provides adequate from Overheating ventilation to prevent the pump motor from overheating. 4) Camlock Couplers between Camlocks allow the pump to be easily disconnected from and reconnected ... -
Page 5: Remote Operation For 24 Vdc Guzzlers
Remote Operation for 24 vdc Guzzlers The 24‐volt Guzzlers are equipped with a remote activation option. The pump can be turned on/off manually or it can be remotely controlled by supplying a 3.3‐volt signal to the remote‐control interface connector on the side of the pump control box (Figure 5). (Consult the factory for more detailed information on this inter‐ face.) There are two switches on the top of the pump control box; the larger is the pump power switch and the smaller is the remote‐control switch (Figure 6). To manually turn the pump on/off, turn the Control switch to Local position and Remote Control Interface on side of Controller Box turn the Power switch to On. To turn the pump on/off using the remote‐control Figure 5 interface, set the Power switch to On and turn the Control switch to Remote. The pump can now be turned on by an external device. Bosworth’s SapCheck® remote monitoring product can be used to supply this signal and remotely control the pump. Eliminate Leaks for Best Vacuum Your Guzzler Pump can develop 19‐28 in. of Hg vacuum, de‐... -
Page 6: Removing A Diaphragm
Over time, the elastomer components of the pump (i.e., the diaphragm and valves) will fail. If a diaphragm fails, the pump may continue to develop some vacuum (depending on the size of the hole/tear), but it will be significantly reduced. You may see sap leaking from the diaphragm in and around the pump guard. If this hap‐ pens, the diaphragm should be replaced. When replacing the diaphragm, pay close a en on to the orienta on of various parts. The use of witness marks may be helpful during reassembly. Tools Needed: Philips Head Screwdriver, Flat Head Screwdriver Materials Needed: Blue Loctite 242 Remove pump body from Removing a Diaphragm aluminum moun ng plate Figure 7 1. Disconnect the pump power. 2. Turn the pump upside down so that it is res ng on the pump guard and motor. With a pencil, mark the side of the moun ng plate next to the pump inlet (the short‐ er of the two ports). 3. Remove the 10 screws holding the pump body to the aluminum moun ng plate (Figure 7). 4. Remove the pump body to expose the diaphragm screw a aching the plas c “bu on” (a plas c support plate) to the diaphragm. ... -
Page 7: C P V
Pump Valve Types A Guzzler pump has two valves; one between the pump body and the inlet port; the other, between the pump body and the outlet port. Your Guzzler pump may be equipped with either duckbill valves or umbrella valves, depending on the pump op‐ tions chosen. GE‐050n Duckbill valve GE‐040n Duckbill valve (le : The duckbill valve is shaped like a bird’s beak. Pressure on the (le : Closed; right: Open) Closed; right: Open) Figure 10B Figure 10A outside of the beak forces the valve to close; pressure on the other end of the beak forces the valve to open so that fluid (or air) may pass. (Figures 10A‐10B) The duckbill valve on the GE‐050n series pumps is slightly larger than that on the GE‐040n pumps. The other kind of valve available for your pump is an umbrella valve. The umbrella valve features an elastomer with a flat round disk held under ten‐ sion against a plastic plate (the “valve stop”) that contains a number of holes Umbrella valve stop on Umbrella valve. or “pores”. (Figure 11) GE‐040n pump. Four Stem “snaps” into When pressure is applied to one side of the valve stop, it pushes the rubber moun ng holes on center valve stop periphery; valve stem retaining hole. ... - Page 8 Changing the Valves, con nued 4. To replace the umbrella valve, use a pair of pliers to grasp the flat por on of the old umbrella valve and pull the en re valve through the valve stop center retaining hole (Figure 14). Insert the stem of the new valve into the valve stop retaining hole so that the flat por on of the valve is on the same side of the valve stop as the old Use pliers to remove old umbrella valve. Use pliers to grasp the stem of the valve on the other side and pull it com‐ valve from valve stop. pletely through un l it snaps into place. Figure 14 5. Posi on the new umbrella valve (or the inspected and cleaned old valve) between the pump body and the pump inlet flange, taking care to orient the valve as shown in Figure 15. Fasten the pump flange and the valve stop to the pump body using the flange screws. 6. Repeat steps 2‐5, this me with the outlet side of the pump. Be sure to install the outlet valve so it is oriented as shown in Figure 15. 7. Re‐install the pump body. NOTE: IF THE VALVES ARE NOT ORIENTED CORRECTLY IN THE PUMP Umbrella valve stem points in opposite direc on to fluid flow. FLANGES, THE PUMP WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND COULD Figure 15 BE DAMAGED UPON OPERATION. ...
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Page 9: Pump Motor Protection Fault Table
Troubleshoo ng, con nued “My motor is very hot. Is some- A properly opera ng motor can be uncomfortably hot to the touch. Even thing wrong?” with adequate ven la on, the pump can develop a motor surface tempera‐ ture that may exceed 160°F (70°C). This alone does not indicate anything is wrong. “My pump is frozen. Should I start Do not start a pump if you suspect there is ice in the pump body. Star ng a it up?” pump when there is ice in the pump body could tear the pump diaphragm and/or damage the pump body. Allow the pump to thaw before restar ng. “I’m only ge ng 19-20 in Hg vacu- Pump valves seal be er when wet. When dry, the pump valves will generally ... -
Page 10: R P
Pump Model Replacement Parts Web Page QR Code h ps://thebosworthco.com/products/replacement.php? GE‐0401N baseid=GE‐0401N‐0&se ab=2 h ps://thebosworthco.com/products/replacement.php? GE‐0501N baseid=G2‐0501N‐0&se ab=2 h ps://thebosworthco.com/products/replacement.php? GE‐0404N baseid=GE‐0404N‐0&se ab=2 h ps://thebosworthco.com/products/replacement.php? GE‐0504N baseid=GE‐0504N‐0&se ab=2 For all technical inquiries, please refer to our website, www.thebosworthco.com, Maple Sap Pumps Application, or contact The Bosworth Company. Be sure to have your pump serial number readily available if contacting Technical Support. You can email us at info@thebosworthco.com or call 401‐438‐1110. Technical support is available Mon‐ day‐Friday, 8AM‐4:30 PM. After hours support is provided as resources are available. Doc M-09-34-020224...
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