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PTX 150 Peristaltic pump edition 2015 rev 1 Read this instruction manual carefully, before you install and operate the pump PTX 150 PTSX 150...
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> The inserts material. > The rollar material. TAPFLO cannot guaranty the hose lifetime or the product loss due to a hose burst. It is the operator’s responsibility to prevent pumped liquid loss with additional hose rupture detectors and or automatic shut down valves.
CONTENTS 1/ HOW TO USE THIS MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2/ SECURITY AND GUARANTEES 2.1 - Use of the pump 2.2 - Responsibility 2.3 - Training and instructions 2.4 - Conditions of guarantee 3/ DESCRIPTION 3.1 - Product identification 3.2 - Operation principle 3.3 - Pump construction 3.4 - Pump hose 3.5 - Pump gearbox...
1/ HOW TO USE THIS MAINTENANCE MANUAL This manual is specific to TAPFLO PTX series hose pumps. It allows the users to install, to start and to carry out maintenance on these pumps. All persons, fitters and users must read this maintenance manual in its entirety.
3.1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE PUMP TAPFLO hosepumps are identifiable by the pump plate located on the frame. This one includes the type and serial number of the pump. This serial number leads to all information concerning building materials, nature of the hose, characteristics of the gearbox and characteristics of the motor.
3.3 - PUMP CONSTRUCTION PART NO DESIGNATION MATERIAL PTX150 CASING STEEL COVER STEEL WHEEL STEEL ROLLAR POLYAMIDE CLAMP ON HOSE STAINLESS STEEL ROLLAR BRACKET STEEL INSERT STAINLESS STEEL HOSE see §3.4 FLANGE BRACKET STEEL FRAME STEEL...
3.4 - HOSE The TAPFLO hoses are manufactured according to very strict specifications to acquire the best perfor- mances of the pump and to assure an optimum hose life. They are available in different materials : Natural Rubber (NR), perbunan (NBR), EPDM, Neoprene, Norprene, Pharmed, Silicone and Hypalon.
During the reception of the pump, please follow the indications pointed out on the packing. Undertake a vi- sual control to be sure that no damage happened during the transport. If this is the case, please contact your TAPFLO distributor as soon as possible. 4.2 - CONDITIONS OF USE PTX pumps can work in atmospheres where the temperature is situated between - 20°C and +50°C.
4.5 - LIFTING THE PUMP Pumps are provided with two lift holes placed on the upper part of the frame. While lifting the pump, respect the following points : - Lift the complete hose pump using the lifting holes plus additional support on the gearbox and the motor using suitably rated straps or slings.
6/ MAINTENANCE 6.1 - HOSE CLEANING The hose cleaning can be done without removing the hose. It can be done with water or with a cleaning liq- uid (check compatibility with hose material). With numerous products, it is necessary to clean the hose after every pumping in order to avoid the hardening of the product inside this one.
6.3 - ROLLAR ADJUSTMENT CAUTION ! The rollar ajustment is an operation which consists in ajusting the rollar brackets to prevent any internal leakage. An internal leakage considerably reduces the lifetime of the hose as well as the flow. As a result, it is essential to adjust the rollars according to the rotation speed of the pump, the desired discharge pressure and the liquid viscosity.
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6.4 - MAINTENANCE AND PERIODIC INSPECTIONS PTX SERIES In prevention, change the pump hose after Pump hose replacement. see §6.2 90 % of the life time of the first hose. Refer to the gearbox maintenance manual Gearbox oil replacement. provided with the pump. Replacement of the rollars.
Fully open the valve. Wear of the hose. Replace the hose. Product too viscous or too high pump Ask for advice from your Tapflo distributor. speed in comparison with the product viscosity. Piping blocked or partly blocked at Unblock piping at inlet and make sure of the good flow of the inlet.
The TAPFLO pump do not generate more than 60dB during their operation. TEMPERATURE The cover and the pump casing can become very hot due to the friction on the hose and liquid temperature. If you need to limit the pump temperature, please contact your TAPFLO distributor.
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