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CAUTION:
Always read and follow
fluid manufacturers' recommendations
regarding proper use of protective eye
wear, clothing and respirators.
CAUTION:
Read all limitations which
apply to selection of fluids which may
be pumped by this product. Do not
pump a fluid which is not specified to
be compatible.
To Start Pump:
1.
Immerse the pump's suction tube or fluid
inlet into the fluid to be pumped.
2.
Connect the air coupler to the pump and
turn the air regulator to the minimum
setting.
3.
Direct pump outlet hose into an approved
waste oil container.
4.
Slowly adjust the air regulator until the
pump is primed and running smoothly.
Be sure all air has been purged from the
system. The pump should prime in less
than 30 seconds.
5.
Use the air regulator to control the pump's
speed and cycle rate. Always use the lowest
pressure required to obtain the desired flow
rate. This will increase pump and seal life.
6.
Never
allow a pump to be run dry of the fluid
being pumped. A dry pump quickly speeds
up, which could damage the air motor and
fluid seals. If the pump suddenly speeds
up, cut off the air supply as soon as possible
and refill the reservoir with fluid and reprime
the system.
7.
Read and follow the instructions for each
component in your system.
8.
If the pump will be unattended for any
period of time, or to shut off the system at
the end of a work shift,
always
follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
on page 2 of
this manual.
Pump Operation
WARNING
: Before beginning pump
repair, all internal pressure must be
relieved. To reduce risk of personal
injury, follow the
Pressure Relief
Procedure
shown on page 2 and page
6.
Pump Disassembly / Reassembly:
Using
a soft jaw vise or a suitable fixture, clamp the
pump vertically on the upper body (4). If a vise
is unavailable, simply place the pump cap-down
on a work bench. Refer to illustrations on pages
8 thru 13 to aid in servicing the pump.
Removing the Air Motor
:
With a pipe or
strap wrench, remove tube (13) from adapter
(9). Remove nuts (10) from the adapter (9). Pull
adapter (9) down approx. 2 inches from lower
body (7). Unhook the tee head in rod (18)
from tee slot in piston (45). Remove 4 carriage
bolts (1) from pump. While holding cap (2),
pull air motor assembly from upper body (4).
Reassemble in reverse order,
using grease (p/n
826733) on all seals and o-rings.
Replacing the Air Motor Seals:
Place air
motor on clean work surface with the air valve
mechanism up. With a straight screwdriver,
remove the ball detent retainers (36) from piston
(ensure the balls (38) are removed). With a
7/16" wrench, remove the two nuts (25) from
the top of the intake valve assembly. Now, hold
center rod (22) and pull valve bar assembly from
piston (40). Check for wear on all seals (34),
balls (35), and springs (26,27,37) and replace
as required. Reassemble in reverse order,
using the diagram as a guide.
Use grease (p/n
826733) on all seals and o-rings.
Pump Repair/Servicing
It is
imperative
to maintain pump concentricity
when reassembling the Panther pump.
This can be achieved by reassembling the
pump ONLY in a vertical position; preferably
cap-down on a work bench.
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