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Summary of Contents for F 500 series

Page 1: ...and Maintenance Manual Flotronic One Nut Air Driven Double Diaphragm Pumps and Ancillary Equipment PLEASE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ATEX APPROVED PUMPS ATEX Gas Group IIC compliant pumps now available...

Page 2: ...Only four bolts to maintain air valve with pump in line Max operating temp 80oC for all plastic pumps 121oC for aluminium with high temp diaphragms F Series stainless steel and exotic metal pumps Fab...

Page 3: ...Servicing Diaphragm Fitting Instructions 14 Section 11 F Series 500 Style Plastic Aluminium Pumps 18 Section 12 F Series 710 Style Stainless Steel Pumps 24 Section 13 F Series Good Food Style Pump 30...

Page 4: ...iod which can be carried out either at FPL works or customers premises by arrangement This training is offered by Flotronic in 3 different forms a Informal training in your maintenance workshop by our...

Page 5: ...t individual enquiries are estimates only and are subject to variations depending upon air pressure and volumes of air provided by client and to head losses due to pipework valves etc which may be unk...

Page 6: ...ear goggles etc for personal protection This particularly applies when the pump is being operated or maintained As with all double diaphragm pumps it must be expected that diaphragm failure will occur...

Page 7: ...influenza type of illness which may not appear for some hours but which subsides without after effects in 24 to 48 hours Such fumes can arise from PTFE particles picked up on the end of a cigarette o...

Page 8: ...ions and training 6 1 2 0 SAFETY 6 2 2 1 Summary of safety marking 6 2 2 2 Products used in potentially explosive atmospheres 6 2 2 3 Scope of compliance 6 2 2 4 Marking 6 3 2 5 Avoiding excessive sur...

Page 9: ...applicable CE Marking Directives for Equipment for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ATEX Where applicable the Directive covers important safety aspects relating to the equipment its use and the sati...

Page 10: ...mps and pump units when installed in potentially explosive atmospheres must be followed to help ensure explosion protection Both electrical and non electrical equipment must meet the requirements of E...

Page 11: ...hibiting dismantling of the equipment in a flammable atmosphere where applicable Example ATEX Nameplate 2 5 Avoiding excessive surface temperatures ENSURE THE EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURE CLASS IS SUITABLE F...

Page 12: ...surface temperatures it recommended that users fit an external surface temperature protection device 2 5 2 Additional requirements for self priming conditions Where the system operation does not ensur...

Page 13: ...tructions is with the plant operator To avoid potential explosive hazards during maintenance the tools cleaning and painting materials used must not give rise to sparking or adversely affect the ambie...

Page 14: ...on terminal on the pump and any external metalwork is at ground potential d Ensure that all metallic pump shrouds and casings are correctly fitted after maintenance and that earth continuity between t...

Page 15: ...7 Your Notes...

Page 16: ...resses induced by pipe work Air pipe work and connections must be suitable for the pressures to be used and must be adequate for the purpose Maximum air pressure must not exceed 7 2 bar 105 p s i and...

Page 17: ...5 145 203 20 10 11 2 2 3 323 150 522 189 295 323 210 220 50 12 2 3 350 190 530 148 270 550 235 330 75 14 Suction Delivery Diaphragm Diameter Stainless Steel Exotic Metals Size A B C D E F G H Wt kg 1...

Page 18: ...r inlet at the same time and at the same pressure DO NOT EXCEED 10 5 BAR ON ANY PART OF THE PUMP SYSTEM 5 allow pressure to be reduced to atmospheric pressure on both piping and air systems at the sam...

Page 19: ...ial Main Nut PTFE Nitrile 100 135 13 5 All pumps Manifold 7 10 1 Metal Pumps Only Manifold 6 8 0 8 Polypropylene Pumps with 7 Diameter Diaphragms DIAPH LB FT NM KGM Pump Type Material Main Nut PTFE Ni...

Page 20: ...stop flow without damage to the pump Alternatively the pump may be controlled by opening or closing or varying the air supply using the valve fitted The pump is normally fitted with a 5 port air valv...

Page 21: ...t In certain circumstances this air can carry pumped liquid in it which can escape to the environment through the silencers Flotronic therefore recommend pumps are purchased with either Guardian or Se...

Page 22: ...djacent washer or washers the air dome at the nut end is free to be removed and this should be carefully done to avoid damage to the rubber O ring seal inside the air dome The tie rod air block air va...

Page 23: ...s by hand Sharp edge tools or pliers should never be used Diaphragms can be sufficiently tightened by hand in a clockwise rotation one against the other Note PTFE faced diaphragms will creep around th...

Page 24: ...s for procedures 1 to 6 on page 14 It should be noted that the thrust tube threads will protrude further through the diaphragms than on a standard version After the diaphragms have been correctly tigh...

Page 25: ...bearing end See drawing below If the pump runs for one stroke and will not then move the tie rod has been inserted incorrectly The above comment applies to standard and also pumps fitted with extra di...

Page 26: ...18 F Series 500 Style Plastic Aluminium Pumps Section 11 F Series 500 Style Plastic Aluminium Pumps...

Page 27: ...are before replacing and tightening the four top nuts washers Refer to Section 8 for torque figures Tighten nuts in rotation and diametrically opposite when reassembling On pumps with 12 diameter diap...

Page 28: ...ene or other types of sleeve the divider seal groove is elongated in an eccentric manner in the top radius Removal of the old seal is carried out by first pushing the seal upwards into to this elongat...

Page 29: ...ER DIAPHRAGMS All above instructions apply except that the through studs passing through the pump body are in two sections and are replaced by bolts screwing into four horizontal bars inset into the p...

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Page 31: ...F Series 710 Style Stainless Steel Pumps 24 Section 12 F Series 710 Style Stainless Steel Pumps...

Page 32: ...side the pump body The two delivery seats and delivery balls will be inside the delivery manifold The balls will be removed from the delivery manifold by turning the manifold and the suction balls can...

Page 33: ...ody and refitting by inserting a new divider seal up into the inner groove as far as possible by bending the new seal into position FIRST BEND NEW CIRCULAR DIVIDER SEAL AS SHOWN Having been fitted the...

Page 34: ...pulled out Replacement of a new seal is the reverse of the above See drawing below The second seal consists of a split PTFE bearing of c section which can be prised off the wall of the pump body using...

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Page 36: ...30 F Series Good Food Style Pump Section 13 F Series Good Food Style Pump...

Page 37: ...the manifold is free of the pump simply twist the seat ring anti clockwise to unlock it with its two O rings from the manifold retaining lugs In circumstances of slight expansion balls may be eased ou...

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Page 39: ...and prolong diaphragm life It must be noted that when a diaphragm eventually fails in service product contamination will occur on contact with the air system Most users of pumps on CIP duties will ha...

Page 40: ...35 F Series Slim Style Metallic Pumps Section 14 F Series Slim Style Metallic Pumps...

Page 41: ...complete with the footplate exposing the suction balls and O rings Again the O rings will be contained in their manifold grooves On 11 2 and 2 pumps with 10 diameter diaphragms the attachment bolts a...

Page 42: ...nd turned to the drain position to lift the valve balls only when the pump is not running The valve ball lifter spindles are each retained with a securing nut which should remain tightened to a torque...

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Page 44: ...40 F Series K Style Chemflo All PTFE Section 15 F Series K Style Chemflo All PTFE...

Page 45: ...nd delivery seat plug assembly To access the suction seat plug assemblies for removal proceed as follows Lift the body from the lower housing invert it and carefully re position into the housing engag...

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Page 47: ...lamp the body side support plates with no gaps Re assemble the suction and delivery connection sleeves into the housing ensuring replacement of the O rings Note that the suction sleeve is shorter and...

Page 48: ...45 Air Valves Section 16 Air Valves...

Page 49: ...contains this tube is off set and will only fit in one position take care to ensure that it is correctly fitted For all other ISO2 ISO3 and ISO4 air valves the removal of two screws at one end of the...

Page 50: ...47 Pulsation Dampers Section 17 Pulsation Dampers...

Page 51: ...em must be isolated and the connections disconnected from the process line If integral turn off air supply at the pump If separate disconnect from the supply located at the side of the spool valve on...

Page 52: ...STEEL 2 SPOOL SPINDLE 1 STAINLESS STEEL 3 SPINDLE O RING 4 NITRILE VITON 4 BODY BOLT 2 STAINLESS STEEL 5 BODY BOLT SEAL 4 NITRILE VITON 6 DOME O RING SEAL 1 NITRILE VITON 7 DIAPHRAGM 1 PTFE FACED NIT...

Page 53: ...ings are correctly fitted inside the spool valve body if damaged these O rings must be replaced Also verify that the air dome O ring is fitted and undamaged Insert the spool valve rod diaphragm assemb...

Page 54: ...51 Your Notes...

Page 55: ...52 Rupture Protection Barriers Alarm Systems Section 18 Rupture Protection Barriers Alarm Systems...

Page 56: ...jaws Under no circumstances should the 5 port air valve be held in a vice During careful removal of the tie rod the dome at the nut end of the pump will be free and should be held and removed careful...

Page 57: ...with the PTFE white side facing outwards Ensure that the connection tapping on the separator ring is in the correct position for the Flotronic Sentinel Alarm System or your own pressure switch if req...

Page 58: ...insert the manifolds and place the whole body manifold diaphragm assembly into the pump casing TIPS 1 After reassembly always ensure the diaphragm thrust tube assembly is centralised in the pump body...

Page 59: ...56 Your Notes...

Page 60: ...uum isolation valve must be left open 7 Open air valve 2 to start pump 8 Check regularly to ensure that good vacuum is maintained 57 Rupture Protection Barriers Alarm Systems Note PUMPS NOT FITTED WIT...

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Page 62: ...60 Count Stop Pumps All Series Section 19 Count Stop Pumps All Series...

Page 63: ...ntly Setting of adding predetermining counters Push white lever as shown by the arrow and hold it Set the desired figures with the corresponding keys Release white lever 61 Count Stop Pumps All Series...

Page 64: ...die down and could stall out the pump Ensure both silencers are fitted The pump needs the back pressure provided by the silencers to ensure the anti stall system works correctly Q Pump doesn t suck A...

Page 65: ...63 Your Notes...

Page 66: ...e do not leave chemicals in the pump as this can cause internal corrosion Run the pump with a closed or restricted suction valve Operate pump without first ensuring fastenings are correctly tightened...

Page 67: ...65 Your Notes...

Page 68: ...66 Your Notes...

Page 69: ...cpumps co uk Viton is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers Hastelloy is a registered trademark of Haynes International Flotronic Pumps Limited also provide Planned maintenance programmes to...

Page 70: ...44 0 1444 881860 Email sales flotronicpumps co uk Web www flotronicpumps co uk For authentic pump spares go to www flotronicspares co uk Hastelloy is a registered trademark of Haynes International Fl...

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