Operation
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This pump has been designed and
constructed solely to pump agricultural liquid
chemicals, normally used for pest, weed and
fungus control.
It must not to be used to pump:
•
Liquids with a density and viscosity greater
than water.
•
Chemical products if the compatibility with the
materials of the pump is not known.
•
Sea water or other salty concentrations.
•
Water with a temperature above 40°C and
less than 5°C.
•
Any type of varnish.
•
Solvents and thinners for any type of varnish.
•
Any type of fuel or lubricant.
•
Liquids containing granules or floating solid
parts.
•
Chlorine.
•
For special liquids please contact Silvan
service department.
Pre Operational Checks
1. Check the oil level while the pump is
standing still and sitting horizontally. The oil
must reach the level indicated on the sight
glass (fig 1) or be visible on the oil level plug
(fig 2) depending on the pump model. Top up
with SAE 20W/30 oil if necessary.
2. Adjust the air pressure in the pressure
accumulator if fitted (fig 3) in accordance with
the operating pressure used to spray. Adjust
according to Table A. The pressure can be
measured using a car tyre pressure gauge.
Start Up
1. Ensure the control valve is in the bypass
position and any taps not being used are in
the closed position. For details of the control
valve operation you need to refer to the
operation manual pertaining to the control
valve that will be fitted to your pump.
Repeat this procedure each time the pump
has been emptied of liquid ie. Run dry.
2. Bring the pump to operating speed of
between 400 and 540 Rpm.
3. Switch off the bypass and bring the pump
to operating pressure for the particular
application using the pressure regulator.
4. Check the oil level during the first hours of
operation and top up if necessary.
Shutdown
Flush the pump after use by running clean
water for a few minutes
If there is a risk of freezing run the pump dry
for a few minutes to remove all liquid from the
pump.
Spraying (Bar)
pressure (psi)
2 - 5
29 - 73
5 - 10
73 - 145
10 - 20
145 - 290
20 - 50
290 - 725
Surge air (Bar)
pressure (psi)
2
29
2 - 5
29 - 73
5 - 7
73 - 102
7
102
TABLE A
