Original Operating Manual
Version 2.0v-11/2019 Print-No. 01
Peristaltic Industrial Tube Pump
Rapide
Rapide S
Rapide 5000
Страница 1: ...Original Operating Manual Version 2 0v 11 2019 Print No 01 Peristaltic Industrial Tube Pump Rapide Rapide S Rapide 5000 ...
Страница 2: ...nformation in this document is essential for the safe operation and servicing of Verderflex Rapi de family of pumps This document must be read and understood thoroughly prior to installation of unit electrical connection and commissioning Rapide Rapide S Rapide 5000 ...
Страница 3: ...ide S 5 3 1 Installing the Tube 5 3 2 Optional Tube Saddle Status Detection SSD 5 3 3 Adjusting the Tube Clamp 5 3 5 Installing a Multi Channel Pump Head 5 4 Installing the Rapide 5000 5 4 1 Installing Continuous Tube 5 4 2 Installing the Tube Element 5 4 3 Rotor Assembly Replacement 6 Operation 6 1 Pre commissioning the Pump 6 1 1 Checking the Direction of Rotation with Dry Pump 6 1 2 Starting th...
Страница 4: ...Operating Company u Keep this manual available at the operating site of the pump u Ensure that personnel read and follow the instructions in this manual and any other applicable documents especially all safety instructions and warnings u Observe any additional rules and regulations referring to the system Qualified personnel fitter u Read observe and follow this manual and the other applicable doc...
Страница 5: ...hen install ing the tube g 5 4 Installing the Rapide 5000 Tool for 17mm nut cover 4mm allen key used to undo the shaft guard cover to gain access to the hand crank hexagon nut g 5 4 Installing the Rapide 5000 Unlock Key used to unlock open the pump door NOTE To activate the plunger lock press the barrel in by hand the key is only required for unlocking Additional keys are available on request ...
Страница 6: ...ts shut down the pump immediately and have the malfunction corrected by qualified personnel The installation of the pump must comply with the require ments of installation given in this manual and any local national or regional health and safety regulations 2 2 2 Obligation of the Operating Company Safety conscious operation Ensure that the following safety aspects are observed and monitored Adher...
Страница 7: ...ar tools u Do not remove the safety guarding for hot cold or moving parts during operation u Reinstall the safety equipment on the pump as required by regulations after any repair maintenance work on the pump 2 3 Specific Hazards 2 3 1 Hazardous Pumped Liquids Follow the statutory safety regulations when handling haz ardous pumped liquids e g hot flammable poisonous or potentially harmful Use appr...
Страница 8: ...es may require intermittent attention as indicated by the gearbox manufacturer s recommendations 3 3 Interim Storage After Using the Pump u The tube should be removed from the pump u The pump housing should be washed out allowed to dry and any external build up of product removed 3 4 Interim Storage Before Using the Pump Pump damage caused by interim storage u Allow the pump to reach ambient tempe...
Страница 9: ...ake of the roller s compressing action the natural elasticity of the tube material causes the tube to recover and regain its round profile This creates suction pressure which refills the tube 4 1 Design Details The Verderflex Rapide range of tube pumps provide a balanced selection of simple to operate peristaltic pumps The family offers the customer pump choices that are compact can have multiple ...
Страница 10: ...ploded View Figure 3 Rapide Exploded View Generic View 2 1 3 4 9 5 6 7 10 8 9 10 1 Front Cover 2 Connectors 3 Tube Element 4 Tube Clamp Assembly 5 Rotor Assembly 6 Pump Body 7 Bearing 8 Adaptor Sleeve 9 Drive Shaft 10 External Cir Clip 11 Gearbox 12 Motor ...
Страница 11: ...eneric View 1 3 14 5 7 12 15 16 1 Locking Nuts 2 Front Cover 3 Clamping Assembly 4 Tie Bar 5 Roller and Rotor Assembly 6 Ski Boot Catch 7 Ski Boot Handle 8 Saddle 13 Mounting Flange 14 Frames 15 Gearbox 16 Motor 2 6 8 9 10 11 4 13 9 Drive Shaft 10 Drive Coupling Bush 11 Bearing 12 Back Plate ...
Страница 12: ... Rotor Assembly 3 1 Vertical Guide Rollers 3 2 Main Rollers 3 3 Horizontal Guide Rollers 4 Pump Door 5 Pump Head 6 Tube Clamp 7 Motor Gearbox 8 Motor 9 Key Operated Lock 10 Unlock Key 3 3 2 3 3 1 2 4 5 7 8 3 1 6 9 Note The lock key item10 is used to unlock open the pump door The lock item 9 is activated by pushing the lock barrel in by hand 10 ...
Страница 13: ...Installing the Gear Motor Unit for Rapide and Rapide S where not sup plied 1 Lift motor and gearbox using suitable lifting gear 2 Apply anti seize grease to the gearbox shaft 3 Offer gearbox shaft up to the adaptor sleeve 4 Align key to the key way 5 Connect motor to the rated power supply Ensure the correct gland is used and that the earth connection is made and secured 6 Run the pump to ensure c...
Страница 14: ...s the oper ator to check the pump operation and the direction of rotation u The lower section which houses the U shaped tube clamps The tube clamps are adjusted for any per mitted tube size by means of a screw driver slot or the thumb screws which are located in the un derside side of the clamp base The purpose of the clamps is to stop the tube from walking to the dis charge side On the pressure s...
Страница 15: ... inserted the correct way round i e centre line of tube recess is in the centre of the clamp base If this is not done the tube clamp will hit the tube saddle Tube Clamp Tensioning Screws 1 Use a flat bladed screw driver to rotate the recessed screws this will tension or slacken off the tube clamps respectively Alternately adjust the thumb screw to adjust the clamps 2 Rotate until tube is adequatel...
Страница 16: ...k hexagon nut by using a 17mm across flats socket Rotate the rotor assembly in a clockwise direction single head pump 4 Place the tube behind the vertical guide rollers and con tinue to turn the hand crank hexagon nut so that the ro tor assembly turns in a clockwise direction single head pump 5 When performed correctly the main rollers will compress the tube and draw it into the pump head and even...
Страница 17: ...cover to gain access to the hand crank hexagon nut by using a 17mm across flats socket Rotate the rotor assembly in a clockwise direction single head pump 4 Place the tube behind the vertical guide rollers and con tinue to turn the hand crank hexagon nut so that the ro tor assembly turns in a clockwise direction single head pump 5 When performed correctly the main rollers will compress the tube el...
Страница 18: ... bearing strut retaining screw using a screwdriver No 2 posidrive 2 Remove the bearing strut 3 Remove the rotor assembly by hand This may take some effort due to assembly fit 4 Bearing strut and rotor assembly have been removed 5 Push replacement rotor into rear pump head bearing Ensure the rotor assembly is fully pressed in 6 Replace the bearing strut and tighten the retaining screw The tightenin...
Страница 19: ...talled and tested for functionality 1 Close all drainage taps 2 Open the suction side and the discharge side fittings 3 Switch ON the motor and make sure it is running smoothly 4 Runthepump flushingwithwaterfirst coldcommissioning to check for leaks 5 Verify that neither the pump nor the pipe connections are leaking 6 Perform a second flush by running the pump 10 20 revolutions with pumped liquid ...
Страница 20: ...f injury due to hot pump parts u Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any work on the pump Damage to tube due to sediments u If the pumped liquid crystallizes polymerizes or solidifies Flush the tube Make sure that the flushing liquid is compatible with the pumped liquid DANGER 6 3 Shutting Down the Pump u Take the following measures whenever the pump is shut down NOTE Table 5 Measu...
Страница 21: ...is lubricated for life and should not re quire attention Rotor assembly components will wear and may need replacing Pump tubing will not last forever establish suitable tube replacement schedule to prevent inconvenient tube failure The Rapide 5000 contains no user serviceable parts and is factory sealed to confirm integrity Pump warranty will be invalidated if the seal is broken DANGER 7 2 1 Clean...
Страница 22: ...r unusual temperatures or noise in operation Daily visual inspection Scheduled intervals during operation u Check pump gearbox and bearing housing for damage u Replace worn components Replace tube element After inspection when required When flow has dropped by 25 of nominal value When the tube is burst damaged u Replace hose tube g 5 2 2 5 3 1 5 4 1 5 4 2 Tube change u If fitted clean the surface ...
Страница 23: ...btain prior authorisation and returns advice number for tracking purposes before return of the pump u Enclose a completed return of goods form when returning pumps or components to the manufacturer 7 4 Ordering Spare Parts For trouble free replacement in the event of faults we recommend keeping spare parts available on site The following information is mandatory when ordering spare parts Name plat...
Страница 24: ...not fully returning to fully round Use thicker wall thickness tube with the same inner diameter This may require a different saddle or pump Check pipework dimensions and layout revise as required Use a bigger pump running slower Wall thickness does not match the specifications of the saddle used Purchase appropriate saddle or change wall thick ness Discharge pressure too high Poor flow is caused b...
Страница 25: ...ure too high causing excessive backflow Rotor assembly will discharge more pressure in the clockwise direction Reduce discharge pressure Revise pipework Using non standard tubing Use Verderflex approved genuine tubing Tube blockage Check tube for obstructions Tube walks through pump head Tube not installed correctly Check installation of tube Tube wall thickness does not match the specifi cations ...
Страница 26: ...mp Head 5 3 3 Figure 11 Installing Continuous Tube Rapide 5000 5 4 1 Figure 12 Installing the Tube Element Rapide 5000 5 4 2 Figure 13 Rotor Assembly Replacement Rapide 5000 5 4 3 Figure 14 Tube Burst Detector Rapide 5000 7 2 1 9 2 List of Tables Table 1 Target Groups 1 1 Table 2 Warnings Used in the Manual 1 2 Table 3 Symbols Used in the Manual 1 2 Table 4 Tools Used on the Rapide 5000 Pump 1 3 T...
Страница 27: ...w Designation Verderflex Rapide Verderflex Rapide S Verderflex Rapide 5000 EC directives Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Low voltage directive 2014 35 EU EMC directive 2014 30 EU Applicable harmonized norms EN ISO 12100 2010 BS EN 809 Manufacturer VERDER Ltd Unit 3 California Drive Castleford WF10 5QH UK Date 01 11 2019 Company stamp signature Anthony Beckwith Head of Development Construction Compa...
Страница 28: ...Setup height above sea level 1000m 3000 ft above sea level Storage conditions Ambient temperature 10 C to 50 C Relative humidity long term 80 Size Value Max delivery pressure 2 bar Temperature of pumped liquid Refer datasheet for tube variants Standard pump operating speeds 68 93 137 140 and 196 rpm depending on model Dimensions Refer datasheet for models Size Value Max delivery pressure 2 bar Tem...