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C038 - PLASTIC 3/8 INCH AIR OPERATED DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP

PUMP OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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Page 1: ...all flo com C038 PLASTIC 3 8 INCH AIR OPERATED DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP PUMP OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE CURVES RUBBER TPE AND PTFE DIAPHRAGMS 7 SECTION 6 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 8 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 OPERATION 11 MAINTENANCE 11 SECTION 7 REPAIR AND ASSEMBLY PUMP WET END REMOVAL 12 13 AIR VALVE REMOVAL 14 15 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 15 SECTION 8 EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LISTS 16 17 SECTION 9 ELASTOMERS AND REPAIR KITS 18 SECTION 10 WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION 19 ...

Page 3: ...he maximum operating temperature The allowable temperature range for the process fluid is determined by the materials in contact with the fluid being pumped Consult a chemical resistance guide for chemical compatibility and a more precise safe temperature limit Always use minimum air pressure when pumping at elevated temperatures CAUTION Do not lubricate air supply CAUTIONS READ FIRST WARNING CAUT...

Page 4: ... Hardware Standard Muffler C PTFE Coated Stainless Steel Hardware Premium Muffler F Stainless Steel Hardware Standard Muffler Grounding Lug Installed G Stainless Steel Hardware Premium Muffler Grounding Lug Installed H PTFE Coated Stainless Steel Hardware Standard Muffler Grounding Lug Installed I PTFE Coated Stainless Steel Hardware Premium Muffler Grounding Lug Installed Note Equipment must be g...

Page 5: ... pressurized air behind the left diaphragm causing the left diaphragm to move outward to the left Since both the left diaphragm and the right diaphragm are connected via a diaphragm rod when the left diaphragm moves to the left the right diaphragm through the action of the diaphragm rod moves to the left also When the diaphragm on the left side moves outward the left discharge ball moves upward op...

Page 6: ...all flo com 7 3 8 PUMP DIMENSIONS CLAMPED PLASTIC SECTION 4 6 ...

Page 7: ...nductive Nylon 3 8 lbs 1 7 kg Weight PVDF 5 lbs 2 3 kg Air Inlet 1 4 FNPT Liquid Inlet FNPT FBSPT 3 8 Liquid Outlet FNPT FBSPT 3 8 Height 7 19 182 6 mm Width 8 55 217 2 mm Depth 4 82 122 4 mm 5 SECTION Flow rates indicated on the chart s shown were determined by pumping water at flooded suction For optimum life and performance pumps should be specified so that daily operation parameters will fall ...

Page 8: ... is recommended to pipe the exhaust air above the liquid source In the event of a diaphragm failure this will reduce or eliminate the possibility of liquid discharging through the exhaust onto the ground LOCATION Ensure that the pump is installed in an accessible location in order to facilitate future service and maintenance AIR Ensure that the air supply is sufficient for the volume of air requir...

Page 9: ...all flo com SUGGESTED INSTALLATION This illustration is a generic representation of an air operated double diaphragm pump 9 ...

Page 10: ...tion valve closed Suction line plugged No liquid in the suction tank Suction lift excessive Debris stuck in valves Excessive wear of check valves Air leak on suction side with suction lift Pump Cycles with Closed Discharge Valve Debris stuck in check valve Excessive wear of check valves Pump Running Slowly Not Steady Air compressor undersized Leak in air supply Air line filter regulator or needle ...

Page 11: ...pump Do not use valves for flow control on the suction side of the pump Closing or partially closing a liquid suction valve restrict the suction line and may cause damage to the diaphragms Suction strainers may be employed to reduce or eliminate larger solids but routine maintenance is necessary in order to prevent a restriction on the suction MAINTENANCE Due to the unique nature of each applicati...

Page 12: ...nt TOOLS NEEDED 1 Two Wrenches 7 16 Inch 2 One Wrench Inch 3 Two Wrenches Inch 4 One Screwdriver Straight Blade STEP 1 Using the 7 16 inch wrenches remove four Hex Head Cap Screws eight Washers and four Hex Nuts from the Discharge Manifold Outer Chamber and Suction Manifold STEP 4 Set the Intermediate with attached Outer Chambers aside STEP 2 Remove the Discharge Manifold STEP 5 Remove the Suction...

Page 13: ... Inner Diaphragm Plate washer from one side of the pump PUMP WET END ASSEMBLY To assemble the wet end of the pump reverse the order of disassembly Ensure all hardware is fastened in accordance with torque specifications see page 15 Inverting one of the diaphragms during reassembly will facilitate ease of assembly When positioning clamps use soapy water or a compatible lubricating spray on the insi...

Page 14: ... One Hex Key 7 64 Inch 3mm WARNING Prior to servicing the pump ensure that the air and fluid lines are closed and disconnected While wearing personal protective equipment flush drain and process liquid from the pump in a safe manner WARNING Maintenance must not be performed when a hazardous atmosphere is present STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Remove the Air Valve from the Intermediate Set the mechanism to t...

Page 15: ... are both facing each other inward Lubrication of the air valve assembly with a non synthetic lubricant is recommended Magna Lube or Magna Plate are recommended for assembly lubrication see detailed parts list for ordering information Note If the lip seals are installed incorrectly they will be unable to rotate TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHART RECOMMENDED TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 3 8 Pumps Manifold Bolts 1...

Page 16: ...all flo com 16 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST C038 SQ CLAMPED PLASTIC SECTION 8 ...

Page 17: ... 11938 17 PTFE C038 SP V 11938 82 Viton FKM 16 OUTER CHAMBER 2 C038 SPP 10701 40 Polypropylene C038 SPY 10701 46 Conductive Nylon C038 SPK 10701 56 PVDF 17 OUTER DIAPHRAGM PLATE 2 C038 SPP 11201 40 Polypropylene C038 SPY 11201 46 Conductive Nylon C038 SPK 11201 56 PVDF 18 DIAPHRAGM PTFE ONLY 2 C038 SP T 11401 59 PTFE 19 DIAPHRAGM 2 C038 SP G 10601 19 Geolast C038 SP S 10601 23 Santoprene 20 DISCHA...

Page 18: ...0 F to 280 F 40C to 138C SANTOPRENE is an injection molded material with characteristics similar to EPDM Has excellent abrasion resistance Temperature range 40 F to 225 F 40C to 107C FKM is an elastomer with good corrosion resistance to a wide variety of chemicals Similar in chemical resistance to Viton Temperature range 40 F to 350 F 40C to 177C WETTED ELASTOMERS II 2 GD c TX Warning The TX marki...

Page 19: ...RANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ORAL INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OTHERWISE ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE All Flo will not in ANY event be liable for any loss of profit interruption of business or any other special consequential or incidental damages suffered or sustained by Cust...

Page 20: ...duct available to industry Since the beginning in 1986 All Flo engineers have used their extensive knowledge of today s engineered materials advanced air system logic and manufacturing techniques to develop the superior group of lube free air operated diaphragm pumps found in this catalog Every pump is performance engineered and quality built to provide trouble free service under the toughest cond...

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