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CAUTION:
Performance will be
affected by a suction path seal that
is not air tight.
If mounting to a reservoir bung port, thread the
pump bung adapter into the bung thread on the
fluid reservoir, lower the pump into the mounted
bung adapter, then tighten. The suction tube
should be submerged in the tank liquid and
should reach to within 1 to 2 inches from the
bottom of the reservoir.
If mounting onto a wall bracket, place the pump
in the bung-mount adapter provided on the
bracket, then tighten the adapter clamping
threads. Attach a wall mount Suction Assembly
Kit to the pump, then lower the suction tube
into the reservoir, adjusting height to set the
end of the tube 1 to 2 inches above the bottom
of the reservoir.
CAUTION:
Always tighten pump down
securely to avoid damage to the
fluid reservoir, the pump, and nearby
equipment. Be sure to use only the
specified bung adapter.
Provide a drop-tee fitting, 1/4" size or larger, in
the nearby air supply pipeline. From that tee,
install the following pump air line assembly:
pipe bushing or adapter (to bring the line
drop size to 1/4" male)
1/4" pipe drop to pump level
1/4" pipe elbow
1/4"-1/2" shutoff ball valve (having an air
relief vent when closed)
1/4"-1/2" F-R-L
1/4" x 3 ft. air hose
1/4" air line coupler and nipple.
Pump Installation
After removing the pump from its shipping
carton, attach a suitable suction tube or hose to
the pump fluid entry port.
Attach the air nipple to the air inlet port of the
Panther pump. During assembly of the air supply
line, be sure to blow out all foreign materials
before making connection to the pump.
Balcrank recommends that an air line lubricator
be used with turbine oil (viscosity 150-170 SSU
@ 100
0
F) and set at a maximum oil feed rate of
2 drops per minute of pump operation.
The pump air motor has been coated with a
special synthetic grease at initial assembly
(available as Balcrank P/N 826733) and does
not require additional greasing except during
reassembly after a repair.
Preventive Maintenance
The Panther
®
Pump has been designed to oper-
ate dependably with little required maintenance.
However, to ensure pump longevity, the following
should be observed:
Keep the fluid free of trash and debris.
Periodically check the pump inlet for foreign
matter and clean when necessary.
Run the pump at the minimum pressure
required to achieve the desired flow
rate
(less than 125 psi and 200 cyc/min
recommended).
Ensure the pump receives clean, moisture
free air. Check and maintain the system's
air filter on a regular basis.
Although the air motor is coated with
synthetic grease upon factory assembly
and can run without lubricated air, Balcrank
recommends an in-line F.R.L. be installed in
the pumping system.
Never let the pump run dry of the fluid being
pumped.
WARNING:
Attach a proper ground
wire to the Panther's grounding lug
(item 11, pg. 8) before starting the
pump.
WARNING:
Attach a proper ground
wire to the Panther's grounding lug
(item 11, pg. 8) before starting the
pump.
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