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Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems 

 

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 

72-910-APMDS-E Rev D 

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Pulsafeeder Factory Service Policy 

 
Should you experience a problem with your Polymer Makedown System, first consult the 
troubleshooting guide in this operation and maintenance manual, as well as the information in the 
manual for your Pulsatron pump.  If the problem is not covered or cannot be solved, please contact 
your local Pulsafeeder Sales Representative or Distributor, or our Technical Services Department for 
further assistance. 
Trained technicians are available to diagnose your problem and arrange a solution.  Solutions may 
include purchase of replacement parts or returning the unit to the factory for inspection and repair.  All 
returns require a Return Authorization number to be issued by Pulsafeeder.  Parts purchased to correct 
a warranty issue may be credited after an examination of original parts by Pulsafeeder.  Warranty parts 
returned as defective which test good will be sent back freight collect. No credit will be issued on any 
replacement electronic parts. 
Any modifications or out-of-warranty repairs will be subject to bench fees and costs associated with 
replacement parts. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.  No part of this publication may be 
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or any means electronic or 
mechanical, including photocopying and recording for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal 
use without the written permission of Pulsafeeder, Inc. 

Summary of Contents for Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems

Page 1: ...Systems Standard Product Operations 27101 Airport Rd Punta Gorda FL 33982 Tel 941 575 3800 Tel 800 333 6677 Fax 941 575 4085 Fax 800 456 4085 spotech pulsa com www Pulsafeeder com Manufacturers of Qu...

Page 2: ...the factory for inspection and repair All returns require a Return Authorization number to be issued by Pulsafeeder Parts purchased to correct a warranty issue may be credited after an examination of...

Page 3: ...i Table of Contents Topic Page Introduction 4 Safety 5 Skid Layout and Component Descriptions 6 Systems Overview 7 Supply Side 7 Process Side 8 Installation 9 Owner Installed Piping Tubing Electrical...

Page 4: ...he essential elements for successful installation and operation of your system s You are encouraged to READ THIS MANUAL Pulsafeeder Pre Engineered Polymer Makedown Systems are designed to support mult...

Page 5: ...the System disconnect pump s from power supply de pressurize the system and drain chemicals from the lines WARNING Inspect tubing regularly and replace as necessary When inspecting tubing wear protect...

Page 6: ...ank This system can be used for two different chemicals or for redundant pump operation with one chemical Your skid system may be less complex than this Note the various components and their descripti...

Page 7: ...ation Column Flow Indicator Water Static Mixer Made down Polymer Day Tank Back Pressure Valve Water Inlet Left Side Back or Front Mounting Base Made down Polymer Inlet Made down Polymer Outlet to Day...

Page 8: ...is referred to as a flooded suction Because Neat Polymer is a high viscosity fluid the supply should never be located below the centerline of the pump s which is referred to as suction lift Connectio...

Page 9: ...ere the injection point is below the Solution Supply Tank example injection into a well or where the injection point may be at reduced pressure example injection into the suction side of a pump instal...

Page 10: ...with made down polymer Installation area should provide ease of access to skid components and pumps and the area should be kept free of clutter to enable safe operation and maintenance Note that pump...

Page 11: ...nects the Pulsafeeder Polymer Makedown System to your served process Please refer to Figure 1 on page 6 If the injection point is below the dosing chemical source or if injecting into a low pressure a...

Page 12: ...y providing a vent path to the calibration column bypassing the Back Pressure Valve 5 Turn POLY PUMP switch to Hand to start the Neat Polymer Pump 6 Observe polymer flow through the clear braided tubi...

Page 13: ...ump neat polymer into the water flow where it is made down into a polymer solution and stored in the storage tank This process continues until the High Level switch is closed leading to the process fl...

Page 14: ...setting the mixer will run continuously In Auto mode it will follow a timer sequence as selected by the operator from a multi position switch on the control panel For the VFD option the speed adjustm...

Page 15: ...Automatic Polymer Makedown Systems Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 72 910 APMDS E Rev D Skid Layout and Components Page 15 Electrical Schematic...

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