0. GENERAL
IOM manual Tapflo TF series
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GENERAL
0.1.
Introduction
The Tapflo Air Operated Diaphragm Pump range is a complete series of pumps for industrial
applications. The pumps are designed to be safe, simple and easy to use and maintain. The
construction is seal-less and without rotating parts. The pumps are suitable for almost all
different chemicals used by the industry today.
With proper attention to maintenance, Tapflo Pumps will give efficient and trouble free
operation. This instruction manual will familiarise operators with detailed information about
installing, operating and maintaining of the pump.
The Tapflo pump for filter press feeding is a very compact unit that can be mounted directly
to the filter press. The design and function allows the user a straightforward pressing of
slurries.
A pressure regulator is already mounted on the unit. The pumps are based on standard
metal and plastic Tapflo pumps. An external pressure booster doubles the delivery pressure.
For example, with available air pressure of 7 bar, the delivery pressure will be maximum 14
bar.
When installing, operating and maintaining of the pump unit you must strictly follow the
IOM manual. Otherwise injury or life hazard may occur.
0.2.
Warning symbols
The following warning symbols are present in this instruction manual. This is what they say:
This symbol stands next to all safety instructions in this instruction manual where
danger to life and limb may occur. Observe these instructions and proceed with
utmost caution in these situations. Inform also other users of all safety
instructions. In addition to the instructions in this instruction manual, the general
safety and accident prevention regulations must be observed.
This signal stands at points in this instruction manual of particular importance
for compliance with regulations and directives, for correct work flow and for the
prevention of damage to and destruction of the complete dampener or its
subassemblies.
0.3.
Qualification and training of personnel
The personnel in charge of installation, operation and maintenance of the pumps we
produce must be qualified to carry out the operations described in this manual. Tapflo shall
not be held responsible for the training level of personnel and for the fact that they are not
fully aware of the contents of this manual.
