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Performance Curves: AR4 Short Series (continued) 

 
 

  

 

Figure 4-3: 

AR4 Short Bottom/Top Inlet 4’ (1.2 m) Submergence, 3/4" (19 mm) ID Hose in 

GPM

 

 
 
 

  

 

Figure 4-4: 

AR4 Short Bottom/Top Inlet 10’ (3 m) Submergence, 3/4" (19 mm) ID Hose in 

GPM

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 86600149

Page 1: ...Rev 3 31 2020 Part 16600115 AR4 4 Auto Reclaimer Installation and Operation Manual...

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Page 3: ...AR4 Replacement Parts List 22 Replacement Parts Diagram 23 Section 6 System Maintenance 25 Maintenance Schedule 25 Maintenance Operations 25 Required Tools 25 Supplies 25 Disassembly Instructions 26 H...

Page 4: ...ng and extended Ext each of which can be ordered to accommodate fluid intake with a top screen inlet a 4 10 cm bottom screen a flat bottom screen or any combination of top and bottom Intake screens al...

Page 5: ...omponents The AR4 pump series models all share the same internal mechanics and pump options Figure 1 2 below shows the major components to an AR4 Housing not shown Figure 1 2 AR4 model 86600149 AR4 SH...

Page 6: ...ave a screened inlet in the Fill F port bottom fill only pumps will have this port plugged Attach the pump suspension cable to the safety cable harness and lower pump into well Suspension cable should...

Page 7: ...6 System Schematic Figure 2 2 Single Pump System Schematic Air Regulators should be mounted vertically and as close to the compressor as possible...

Page 8: ...7 Figure 2 3 System Schematic with Multiple Pumps Be aware of pressure drops when deploying multiple pumps or longer lengths of tubing...

Page 9: ...three quarters the length of the float Measurements below are shown with a bottom screen Adjust measurements by reducing 5 13 cm if using a flat bottom intake or top fill only AR4 PUMP DIMENSIONS SHOR...

Page 10: ...9 Air Consumption See Appendix A for metric conversions Depending on site conditions Figure 2 4 below estimates pump air consumption Figure 2 4 Air Consumption...

Page 11: ...10 Airline Supply Pressure Drops see Appendix A for metric conversions Airline Supply Pressure Drops continued Figure 2 6 Airline Pressure Drop at 70PSI...

Page 12: ...ons When installing multiple pump lines over extended distances proper pipe sizing on the discharge side needs to be considered to ensure pressure drop along trunkline does not exceed the pressure ava...

Page 13: ...12 Figure 2 8 Trunkline Sizing 15PSI Pressure Drop...

Page 14: ...ver shifts up the air valve opens and the pump begins to pressurize closing any inlet check valves and displacing fluid out the discharge pipe As the water is discharged from the pump the float assemb...

Page 15: ...creased maintanence at higher concentrations and or temperatures Table 4 2 Fitting Sizes and Materials Tube Hose Fittings Pump Materials Fitting sizes on pump head Pump housing body FRP Air NPT Hose B...

Page 16: ...below is for estimation purposes only Performance will vary with site specifics Flow is measured in Gallons Per Minute GPM Figure 4 1 AR4 Short Bottom Top Inlet 6 15 cm Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose i...

Page 17: ...ormance Curves AR4 Short Series continued Figure 4 3 AR4 Short Bottom Top Inlet 4 1 2 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose in GPM Figure 4 4 AR4 Short Bottom Top Inlet 10 3 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose...

Page 18: ...below is for estimation purposes only Performance will vary with site specifics Flow is measured in Gallons Per Minute GPM Figure 4 5 AR4 Long Bottom Top Inlet 6 15 cm Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose i...

Page 19: ...rformance Curves AR4 Long Series continued Figure 4 7 AR4 Long Bottom Top Inlet 4 1 2 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose in GPM Figure 4 8 AR4 Long Bottom Top Inlet 10 3 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose i...

Page 20: ...uid volume per duty cycle and has a longer service life Information below is for estimation purposes only Performance will vary with site specifics Flow is measured in Gallons Per Minute GPM Figure 4...

Page 21: ...20 Performance Curves AR4 EXT Series continued Figure 4 11 AR4 EXT Bottom Top Inlet 4 1 2 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose in GPM...

Page 22: ...21 Figure 4 12 AR4 EXT Bottom Top Inlet 10 3 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose in GPM...

Page 23: ...4 FRP EXTENDED 56600088 ROD CONTROL PVDF LONG AR4 26600279 HOUSING SS6 SHORT AUTO REC AR4 26600261 ROD CONTROL PVDF EXTENDED AR4 26600280 HOUSING SS6 LONG AUTO REC AR4 26600262 ROD CONTROL PVDF SHORT...

Page 24: ...23 Replacement Parts Diagram OPTIONAL QUICK CONNECTS QCON...

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Page 26: ...ce Ensure that the control lever shifts smoothly between up and down positions Remove O rings and check balls and inspect check seat for unwanted buildup or debris Inspect inlet and the discharge chec...

Page 27: ...y encouraged to drain the pump prior to removing cap Bottom fill pumps can be drained by lifting check plug from bottom cap seat After the pump is emptied and bottom cap unfastened lightly pull the ca...

Page 28: ...se a pair of small pliers to pull the shortened cotter pin securing the lower control rod collar Remove the stop collar springs and floats When the float has been removed care must be taken to not ben...

Page 29: ...pair of pliers to remove the cotter pin and remove the control rod from the valve link The link can be removed from the valve assembly simply pushing it off the spring shaft The valve detaches from t...

Page 30: ...perform a general maintenance cleaning Problem The fluid density being pumped is too light Solution Geotech s AR4 is rated for fluid densities as low as 0 70 SpG For pumping fluid densities less than...

Page 31: ...en the valve and manifold and ensure the vent valve is seated properly against the O ring O rings are damaged in valve assembly Inspect O rings and check ball inside manifold to ensure no cracks tears...

Page 32: ...tion below is for estimation purposes only Performance will vary with site specifics Flow is measured is Liters Per Minute LPM Figure A 1 AR4 Short Bottom Top Inlet 6 15 cm Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Ho...

Page 33: ...ance Curves AR4 Short Series Metric continued Figure A 3 AR4 Short Bottom Top Inlet 4 1 2 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose in LPM Figure A 4 AR4 Short Bottom Top Inlet 10 3 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID H...

Page 34: ...estimation purposes only Performance will vary with site specifics Flow is shown is Liters Per Minute LPM Figure A 5 AR4 Long Bottom Top Inlet 6 15 cm Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose in LPM Figure A 6 A...

Page 35: ...mance Curves AR4 Long Series Metric continued Figure A 7 AR4 Long Bottom Top Inlet 4 1 2 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose in LPM Figure A 8 AR4 Long Bottom Top Inlet 10 3 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hos...

Page 36: ...stimation purposes only Performance will vary with site specifics Flow is measured is Liters Per Minute LPM Figure A 9 AR4 EXT Bottom Top Inlet 6 15 cm Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose in LPM Figure A 10...

Page 37: ...rmance Curves AR4 EXT Series Metric continued Figure A 11 AR4 EXT Bottom Top Inlet 4 1 2 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hose in LPM Figure A 12 AR4 EXT Bottom Top Inlet 10 3 m Submergence 3 4 19 mm ID Hos...

Page 38: ...37 Air Consumption Metric Depending on site conditions Figure A 13 below estimates pump air consumption in Standard Liter of air per Liter pumped Figure A 13 Air Consumption in STDL Liter Pumped...

Page 39: ...iple pumps are located further from the airline regulator Numbers were calculated as a total distance of airline away from regulator for example along ground plus distance from well cap to pump head u...

Page 40: ...39 Air Supply Pressure Drops Metric continued Figure A 16 Air Pressure Drop at 7 Kg cm...

Page 41: ...Discharge Trunkline Sizing Metric Information below is for reference only Numbers provided were calculated for water flowing through plastic piping Figure A 17 Trunkline Sizing 1 05Kg cm Pressure Dro...

Page 42: ...manual to reflect pump improvements DD 08 11 15 Project 1382 Updated pump flow curves added Appendix A for metric flow curves updated cover photo TA SB SR 11 28 16 Project 1382 Updated formatting spec...

Page 43: ...al Authorization number RMA is required prior to return of any equipment to our facilities please call our 800 number for appropriate location An RMA will be issued upon receipt of your request to ret...

Page 44: ...Geotech Environmental Equipment Inc 2650 East 40th Avenue Denver Colorado 80205 303 320 4764 800 833 7958 FAX 303 322 7242 email sales geotechenv com website www geotechenv com...

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