The Force Dual Phase™ Operation Manual
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Revision Date: 4/22/2019
6.2.
Appendix B -
Diaphragm Pump Priming
Figure B1.
Open the over pump bypass valve
6.2.1.
Open the over pump bypass valve (see Figure B1) by turning counterclockwise until it
stops.
6.2.2.
Go to the Manual Screen on the HMI and hit the “Start Prime Compressor” button.
6.2.3.
When pump is priming, verify there is oil pressure on the pump gauges. If no pressure
appears, check oil level and pump motor rotation. The rotation of the motor should
follow the direction of the yellow arrow on top of the belt guard.
6.2.4.
Continue to let the pump run three to four minutes to remove any entrained air in
compression head.
6.2.5.
Begin to close over pump bypass valve slowly, one full turn every 5 to 10 seconds, until
fully closed.
6.2.6.
From the Manual Screen hit the “Stop Prime Compressor” button.
6.2.7.
Start the system to see if pump is pumping properly.
