QED Environmental Systems
AP-3 Manual
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• Unlike systems that rely on bleeding air sensors or timers which pressurize and
depressurize the air hoses for each stroke, the air hose for the AP-3 remains pressurized to
the pumps at all times. Air compressor power consumption, compressor filter maintenance,
and thus operating costs are substantially reduced.
•
The AP-3 can be configured to fill from the top or the bottom.
Figure 4
on the next page illustrates an overview of an AutoPump System.
The AP-3 System provides everything required for pumping fluid from a well. QED can also
supply the air compressor, if desired.
The system is designed to perform for years and comes with a two year warranty.
Note:
An automatic drain on the compressor is highly recommended
since it
dramatically decreases air filter maintenance.
QED
can supply an automatic
drain.
Caution:
Alteration of the System: Do not change or modify the equipment without
the expressed written approval of
QED
.
Special Operating Conditions
Conditions may require adjustment or adaptations to the equipment. Below is a list of some of
these conditions, their possible effects, and solutions.
Since every site is different, please contact your QED representative for detailed assistance
if needed.
Cold Weather
Moisture in the pneumatic lines can freeze causing problems with the system. Such
freezing could result in regulators not reducing the air pressure, valves sticking, and
hoses clogging.
Actions To Take
• Use water traps and automatic compressor tank drains. These are available at
industrial distributing companies (e.g., W.W. Graingers®).
Summary of Contents for AutoPump AP-3
Page 18: ...Page 9 AP 3 Manual Revision 3 April 2009 Figure 3 How it Works 601345 Chapter 2 Overview...
Page 25: ...QED Environmental Systems AP 3 Manual Page 16 Figure 5 Long and Short Bottom Loading AP 3 BL...
Page 37: ...QED Environmental Systems AP 3 Manual Page 28 Figure 12 Locking Quick Connects 600259 02...
Page 41: ...QED Environmental Systems AP 3 Manual Page 32 Figure 16 AP 3 Assembly Well Cap with Hose Barbs...
Page 47: ...QED Environmental Systems AP 3 Manual Page 38 Figure 19 Hose Bundling Part 2 of 2 600487 03...
Page 57: ...QED Environmental Systems AP 3 Manual Page 48 Figure 20 Removing AP 3 Pump Casing...
Page 119: ...QED Environmental Systems AP 3 Manual Page 110 Log Notes...