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ALF-13120-E-02

All-Flo

10

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM EFFECT/SOLUTION

Pump Will Not Cycle 

 

Discharge line closed or plugged

 

Discharge filter blocked

 

Check valve stuck

 

Air filter blocked

 

Air supply valve closed

 

Air supply hooked up to muffler side of pump

 

Compressor not producing air or turned off

 

Muffler iced or blinded

 

Diaphragm ruptured

 

Plant air supply line ruptured

 

Air valve wear/debris

 

Pilot sleeve wear/debris

 

Diaphragm rod broken

 

Diaphragm plate loose

Pumped Fluid Coming Out of Muffler 

 

Diaphragm ruptured

 

Diaphragm plate loose

 

Inlet liquid pressure excessive (above 10 psig) 

Pump Cycles but no Flow 

 

Inlet strainer clogged

 

Suction 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 valve undersized

 

Muffler partially iced or blinded

 

Air valve gasket leak or misalignment

 

Air valve wear/debris

 

Pilot sleeve wear/debris

 

Liquid fluid filter blocked

 

Pump may be cavitating, reduce speed of operation

 

Suction strainer clogged

Pump Will Not Prime 

 

Air leak in suction pipe

 

Air leak in pump manifold connections

 

Suction strainer and lines clogged

 

Excessive lift conditions

 

Check valve wear

 

Debris in check valve

Summary of Contents for Max-Pass S Series

Page 1: ...IOM INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE S038 PLASTIC 3 8 INCH AIR OPERATED DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP ...

Page 2: ...NGS 6 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE CURVE 7 SECTION 6 INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 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: ...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 It is the end user s responsibility to maintain the process fluid s temperature during use CAUTION Ensure all wetted components are chemically compatible with the process fluid and the cleaning fluid CAUTIONS R...

Page 4: ...FE 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 grounded to achieve ATEX rating ...

Page 5: ... 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 opens and the left suction ball moves downwa...

Page 6: ...ALF 13120 E 02 All Flo 6 3 8 PUMP DIMENSIONS PLASTIC SOLIDS SECTION 4 ...

Page 7: ...lene Conductive 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 wil...

Page 8: ...tion it 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...

Page 9: ...ALF 13120 E 02 All Flo 9 SUGGESTED INSTALLATION This illustration is a generic representation of an air operated double diaphragm pump ...

Page 10: ...d Suction 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 ne...

Page 11: ...and the 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 a...

Page 12: ...safe manner WARNING Maintenance must not be performed when a hazardous atmo sphere is present 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 Manifold STEP 3 R...

Page 13: ...nti seize compound to the thread Note When using pumps built with PTFE O Rings always replace with new PTFE O Rings since the original O Rings may not reseal the pump STEP 7 In order to remove both Outer Chambers using the inch wrench remove the Chamber Clamps from each side of the Intermediate STEP 10 Placing the 3 4 inch wrench on the remaining Outer Diaphragm Plate and the straight blade screwd...

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

Page 15: ...seals 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 Bo...

Page 16: ...ALF 13120 E 02 All Flo 16 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST S038 SQ PLASTIC SOLIDS SECTION 8 ...

Page 17: ...E 11938 15 EPDM S038 SQ T 11938 17 PTFE S038 SQ V 11938 82 VFKM 13 MAX PASS VALVE 4 S038 SQ N 10915 11 Nitrile S038 SQ V 10915 13 FKM S038 SQ E 10915 15 EPDM 14 MAX PASS BACKUP 4 S038 SQP 10916 40 Polypropylene S038 SQY 10916 46 Conductive Nylon S038 SQK 10916 56 PVDF 15 MAX PASS SLEEVE 4 S038 SQP 10917 40 Polypropylene S038 SQY 10917 42 Nylon S038 SQK 10917 56 PVDF 16 OUTER CHAMBER 2 S038 SQP 107...

Page 18: ...ature range 10 F to 180 F 12 C to 82 C EPDM is a general purpose elastomer with good resistance to many acids and bases Temperature range 40 F to 280 F 40 C to 138 C SANTOPRENE is an injection molded material with characteristics similar to EPDM Has excellent abrasion resistance Temperature range 40 F to 225 F 40 C to 107 C PTFE POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE is a thermoplastic polymer that is inert to m...

Page 19: ...NTIES 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 Custom...

Page 20: ...designing and manufacturing the highest quality product 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 p...

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