Start
Start
Start and
and
and Adjust
Adjust
Adjust the
the
the Pump
Pump
Pump
Keep hands and fingers away from the ram plate,
pump fluid inlet, and lip of the fluid container when
raising or lowering the ram to reduce risk of serious
injury from moving parts.
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
To prevent pinching or damaging the seal during
tote insertion, only inflate the seal when the top lip
of the ram plate is at, or below, the top edge of the
tote.
To prevent the seal from restricting smooth
movement of the ram plate within the tote, only
inflate the seal until it makes contact around the
perimeter of the tote.
1.
For
For
For Enclosed
Enclosed
Enclosed Pneumatic
Pneumatic
Pneumatic Control
Control
Control Panel:
Panel:
Panel:
a.
Connect pump outlet fittings and hose (not
supplied).
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: Be sure all components are
adequately sized and pressure rated to meet
the system’s requirements.
b.
Using the ram position control switch, lower
the ram plate into the tote until it contacts the
product in the tote.
c.
If the system is equipped with an inflatable
seal and the ram plate is located far enough
into the tote to properly inflate the seal,
inflate it now. If the ram plate is not far
enough into the tote for seal inflation, wait
until enough product has been evacuated to
lower the level of the ram plate in the tote
before inflating.
d.
Move the air motor control switch to the run
position. Observe that the pump begins to
operate. Adjust air motor air pressure as
needed.
e.
Move the ram position control switch to the
down position. Observe that the ram lowers
as product is evacuated. Adjust ram air
pressure as needed.
f.
If using an inflatable seal and it has not yet
been inflated and the ram plate has lowered
far enough into the tote, inflate it now.
g.
Using the pressure settings for the various
functions, fine-tune the pressures as needed.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: Increase air pressure to the ram if the
pump does not prime properly with heavier
fluids. Decrease air pressure if material is
forced out around the inflatable seal.
2.
For
For
For Electro-pneumatic
Electro-pneumatic
Electro-pneumatic Control
Control
Control Panel:
Panel:
Panel:
a.
Connect pump outlet fittings and hose (not
supplied).
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: Be sure all components are
adequately sized and pressure rated to meet
the system’s requirements.
b.
Be sure the pump is set to pause. Set the
ram down air pressure to 10 psi (0.06 MPa,
0.6 bar).
c.
Touch ram jog icon and lower the ram until it
just contacts the product.
d.
If the ram plate is inside the tote, inflate the
seal.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: To prevent damage to the seal, use
the lowest seal pressure that still allows the
seal to contact the inside surfaces of the tote.
e.
Start the pump at the slow (turtle) speed
setting until the pump is primed. If necessary,
adjust the pump pressure.
f.
Press the Ram Down icon.
g.
Using the pressure settings for the various
functions, fine-tune the pressures as needed.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: Increase air pressure to the ram if the
pump does not prime properly with heavier
fluids. Decrease air pressure if material is
forced out around the inflatable seal.
Change
Change
Change the
the
the Tote
Tote
Tote
Excessive air pressure in the tote could cause the
tote to rupture, resulting in serious injury. The ram
must be free to move out of the tote. Never use
blowoff air while the ram seal is inflated.
1.
Operate the pump speed selector to Off.
2.
Raise the ram out of the tote:
a.
Operate the seal selector to Deflate. Once
the seal is deflated, operate the seal selector
switch to Pause/Off.
b.
Raise the ram out of the tote.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: The blowoff air comes directly from
the unfiltered facility air supply.
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