OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Pump Power
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1. Check for suction leaks in pump manifolds and piping Material comes out of the pump air exhaust 1 Inspect the diaphragm for rupture 2 Check the tightness of the diaphragm plates to the pump shaft Typical Pump Installations Suggested Installation In a submerged application the air exhaust port of the pump must be ported above the fluid line Be certain that the fluid being pumped is compatible with the materials on both the airside and the wetted side of the pump before the pump is submerged RS ll EEN Flooded Suction Installation gt in suction lift installations the pump datum in above the fluid line IMPORTANT each pump has different lift capabilities Be sure to verify the lift capability of a particular pump before installing it into a system lt A typical installation showing all the components that are recommended in a system including valves pressure gauges air regulators filters and surge suppressors Air Inlet 4 sg Fluid Discharge Air Exhaust o NN LIHAN GNOSE ee god MIm Suggested Submerged Installation lt A flooded suction installation has the pump datum line below the fluid level IMPORTANT in flooded suction installations the pressure at the fluid inlet of the pump should never exceed 69 kPa 10 psi GE Suction Lift Installation This equipment should only be used by experienced professional mechanics Read and observe al2. Flow M hr 6 8 5 7 Note Discharge Head PSI x 2 31 Flow gpm 60 wos uondunsuo A1 GE Peale dE Dee BETS Ngo ened paces EE SERA EA e de Ee Ee TOT TT dE dE 10 0 0 40 0 0 0 A GE E ba E E ET O E TTT TE TE TTT OTTEN TTT DTN TTT TTT TITTEN DT Zuse eeERRNEE NEEN EENS EEEN EEN EERNEEEENNE EENEEEEENE een Les 276 kPa 40 psi TTT ET TEE O WT Sens HH SSSR VTT TTT a QA H Q D x 3 N gg O A oi Ei ei 4y W uonwunsuop JY Flow CM hr Discharge Pressure kPa Air Consumption M Chr E4P Teflon Fitted Pump Flow gpm 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 EE EE ET EE oasesbap EITT EEA Pads asics Sere GEM Hu See Soci Sees GSP EE Ee E E d Des Goes es a E SERNE NEEN T ET EE TON TE SR dE eeh ERT ee ET EE E TEEN aniier PEPEE EN E E AA E AI ITIITI E A EE Ee E EE ET E en TS ee i 6 DEE TE en EE EE EE 0 12 23 34 45 57 68 80 91 103 11 4 126 13 oat 0 O T Discharge Pressure PSI 3 Flow M hr Note Discharge Head PSI x 2 31 Flow gpm ceed TTT TTT DEET OTTEN bebe S ei 552 kPa 80 psi E 483 kPa 70 psi 414 kPa 60 psi a ESA AE E E TTT TN E BB DT an denn TTT ET TTT HTC E BEE E DEE ee os rs KEEN RE EE TT 0 12 23 34 45 57 68 80 91 103 11 4 126 137 Flow M hr 70 60 7 50 40 30 20
3. 200 psi 1 Leak Free bolted design SANITARY PUMPS and M15 pumps CH FDA approved for use with milk CO Diaphragm and elastomer repair kits and milk products available in Buna N Neoprene Nordel Cl Constructed of 316 stainless steel Teflon Viton Thermo Plastics Hytrel and XL CT Surface finish of 32 micro inch or better 1 Removable ball cages O Easy clean Tri clamp connections FOOD PROCESSING PUMPS CT Constructed of 316 stainless steel O FDA approved O Tri clamp connections CT Over sized clamp wing nuts for disassembly Your local authorized distributor VERSA MATIC PUMP 6017 Enterprise Drive Export PA 15632 8969 724 327 7867 Fax 724 327 4300 Wwww versamatic com e Life cycle may vary according to extreme start up conditions chemicals and abrasive fluids To prolong diaphragm life Versa Matic recommends a gradual increase in air supply on pump start up Elima Matic Versa Dome Versa Matic and VR are registered trademarks or trademarks of Versa Matic Tool Inc Some Versa Matic Tool Inc products are subject to patent pending applications and issued patents Elima Matic U S Patent No 5 326 234 Hytrel Nordel Teflon and Viton are registered trademarks of DuPont Tri Clamp is a registered Trademark of the Tri Clamp Inc Wilden is a registered Trademark of Wilden Pump and Engineering Co Copyright 2000 Versa Matic Tool Inc Printed in the U S A
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5. repeats thus creating a constant reciprocating action which maintains flow through the pump The flow is always in through the bottom suction connection and out through the top discharge connection Since the air pressure acts directly on the diaphragms the pressure applied to the fluid roughly approximates the air supply pressure supplied to the main valve Troubleshooting The pump will not run or runs slowly 1 Examine the air inlet screen for debris 2 Check for a sticking air valve Remove the air valve from the pump and flush with solvent to remove dirt and or debris Check the spool and sleeve for nicks and scratches If the spool is shiny instead of dull black the spool and sleeve may be worn out and may need to be replaced Clean all ports and airways and replace worn out gaskets and o rings 3 Check pilot shaft and main shaft for scoring and scratches replace if needed Replace the pilot shaft and main shaft o rings if they are worn flat or torn The pump runs but little or no material flows 1 Check for pump cavitation slow the pump speed down to match the thickness of the material being pumped 2 Look for sticking ball checks If the material being pumped is not compatible with the ball material the elastomer may swell Replace the balls and seats with a compatible elastomer type 3 Make sure all the suction line fittings and connections are tight Air bubbles in pump discharge 1 Look for a ruptured diaphragm 2
6. Air Consumption scfm E4S Rubber Fitted Pump Flow gpm 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 hmmgumemg rt Mai A UI df Te TSCA UU WU YY IT Wy HAW T e INSS ld a 16 0 Serre 12 6 ae M Gud Du Ss Of TH AUT 700 D Ce N D D D V d Pi a P 3 e d g vi Q H H Ki O 8 sf e of sf d SI et wy Ki amp ei ki g Ce s d d d d d SI 2 e pe N M An N ay Sfi s j f j 1 A Si 3 N o F D m N N Ss eq 1NSS Jd 612eY S A Note Discharge Head PSI x 2 31 ei SE ve Flow gpm us uondwnsuo A1 Oo Q O Ki CA N Ss 70 0 O E RR S eneen n ET E TE seeseeec eene nenne M een eeee DTN Gg 4 Q P 98 A S A gR o A E o fh ei TT TTT WT DT DTN ET TECH T cer TTT 14 W uonwunsuop Aly Flow CM hr Discharge Pressure kPa Air Consumption M g hr E4S Teflon Fitted Pump Flow gpm 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 mt mee NAGE a SES 560 Ney ON enden a on op ee Kees T o MA TEEN EENEG 490 o eR C se SES ae 420 Se j A Sa a ste SE oe NEE ae e 8 60 L 0 Ben 2 3 Te 3 RRM eT NE Zen SE ben Ee ht oben 350 R i e dE e Si d ue ee a eenegen ouis 3 AEN e ae SCH g D 280 210 140 20 pi l Bee GE N DS N S oa 20 10 40 30 Discharge Pressure PSI 70 O 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 7 6 8
7. Member of sr eg S a l a OLEA DIKISIH 7 02 E4 Elima Matic Bolted Pumps MODELS E4P E4K E4S Specifications and Performance Versa Matic Pump Company Model E4 Elima Matic Bolted Series 1 2 FNPT Suction Lt Dy 457m 15m Suction Lit wet 762m Sr oom 20 RSC Teflon Wet MAX Particle Dia 14 5 kg 29 5 kg GU 0 A Z D m N 32 Ibs 65 Ibs Plastic Metallic CAUTION Do not exceed 8 5 bar 125 psig air supply or liquid pressure 40mm DIN FLANGE 1 1 2 150 FLANGE INLET amp DISCHARGE m VM B 1 2 FNPT air inlet DEA if wi CA wech Ze SS mz Wi Y lt i A G Ee J Teflon is a registered trademark of E LDubont Kynar is a registered trademark of Penwalt Corp BAr f How To Read Pump Performance Curves See attached pump flow curves There are two graphs provided for each pump configuration The first graph relates flow and air inlet pressure to discharge pressure The second graph determines the required volume of air to run the pump at the desired flow rate The discharge pressure can be determined by locating the intersection between the desired flow rate and air inlet pressure curve on the appropriate discharge pressure graph The required air volume can be determined by locating the intersection between the desired flow rate and air inlet pressure
8. ble pipe or hose Route exhaust line to a safe location away from people and install an air exhaust muffler A O D pumps utilize an elastomeric membrane to separate the pumping fluids from the air supply When this membrane fails pumping fluid may be expelled from the air exhaust port Always pipe the air exhaust to a Safe location or container if dangerous or volatile liquids are being pumped Wear proper ear protection when working or standing near A O D pumps It is recommended that an air exhaust muffler be used on this equipment at all times el Rating The Versa Matic E4 Bolted pump when equipped with a factory installed air exhaust muffler will generate a sound level of 78 dB A Temperature limitations are based on mechanical stress only Certain chemicals reduce the maximum Safe operating temperatures of A O D pumps Polypropylene 0 C 32 F to 79 C 175 F PVDF Kynar 12 C 10 F to 107 C 225 F Metallic pumps can operate above 100 C 212 F If operating temperature is above 82 C 180 F consult your dealer or Material compatibility guide Versa Matic Pump Company Model E4 Elima Matic Bolted Series Aen neseno 8 To Description bt IL San E4 Hr Assembly items 3 thru 10 P31 200 cS o eg ees Valve Seat Part Valve Ball Part Numbers Numbers and Manifold Tee O Ring Part Diaphragm Part Numbers and Materials and Materials Materials Numbers and Materials V163N Neop
9. bration to the pump and piping To further reduce vibration a surge suppresser next to the pump may be used Suction pipe size should be at least 1 1 2 inches in diameter or even larger if highly viscous fluid is to be pumped If suction hose is used it must be of a non collapsible reinforced type Discharge piping should be of at least 1 1 2 inches It is critical especially on the suction side of the pump that all fittings and connections are airtight or pumping efficiency will be reduced and priming will be difficult The air supply line should be at least 1 2 inch in diameter Make certain the supply line and compressor are capable of supplying the required pressure and volume of air needed to operate the pump at the desired flow rate The quality of the compressed air source should be considered Air that is contaminated with moisture and dirt may result in erratic pump performance and increased maintenance cost as well as frequent process down time when the pump fails to operate properly Pump Operation The pump is powered by compressed air Compressed air is directed to the pump air chamber by the main air valve The compressed air is separated from the fluid by a membrane called a diaphragm The diaphragm in turn applies pressure on the fluid and forces it out of the pump discharge While this is occurring the opposite air chamber is de pressurized and exhausted to atmosphere and fluid is drawn into the pump suction The cycle again
10. curve on the appropriate air consumption graph The attached flow curves have been generated from actual flow meter tests These tests are performed in a lab environment pumping water at 21 C 70 F Actual flow rates will be affected by pipe layout fluid temperature fluid viscosity air volume and other factors beyond the control of Versa Matic Pump Company DIMENSIONS MODEL E4 POLYPROPYLENE KYNAR B 39 zs 548 21 58 175 690 DIMENSIONS MODEL E4 STAINLESS HASTELLOY TEM METRIC mm INCH 13 20 D P N Ir di a L Kahn d S e E ei cN HIPS y ei al D g Les II i D CH H f S m HIER SC Cem 1 rT TY H0 P j LW SW IL 437 WIDE SLOT H A 152 600 Both the Metallic and Plastic models can be assembled with either horizontal or vertical discharge manifold configurations The illustrations depicts a plastic pump in a horizontal discharge position CB o SG 80 Am E4P Rubber Fitted Pump Flow gpm 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Gem Sinssaid EE rm RE WU j O 2 St 100 W Mf d da AE AE a d of of X Sf PYT L ie d AE SC a j d S o g Gi di N N eq d1nssoid abseyosid 24 mS 700 9 1 Se re 8 0
11. diaphragm O Available Neoprene Buna N Hytrel Nordel Viton and XL ClFor use in Versa Matic and Wilden 1 2 2 3 O Virtually eliminates pump stalling caused by air valve system freeze ups SIZES CT Wide selection of materials of construc tion including 1 2 1 and 2 plastic models pumps PLASTIC PUMPS FOR SOLVENTS AND CHEMICALS VERSA TUFF TEFLON DIAPHRAGMS O Single piece diaphragm combining the chemical resistance of Teflon with the flex life of rubber CI Three times the burst strength of ordinary Teflon overlays CO More flexible and 100 bonded to the reinforced rubber backing O Diaphragms can be placed into Wilden M4 and M8 pumps GENUINE VERSA MATIC REPLACEMENT PARTS AND RETRO FIT CENTER SECTIONS CI Upgrade V series and Wilden M4 M8 and M15 pumps with an Elima Matic retro fit center section CO For complete repair of Versa Matic pumps and Wilden M4 M8 and M15 metallic pumps C Cost saving elastomer kits for any Versa FOOD AND SANITARY PUMPS Matic pump or Wilden M1 M2 M4 M8 O Exceptional corrosion resistance O Wide selection of materials of construction for wetted and non wetted parts Leak free bolted construction O Also available in 1 2 1 1 1 2 and 2 with the Elima Matic anti stalling air valve system Elima Matic 2 1 High Pressure Pump O Cast in 150lbs ANSI DIN flanges C Constructed of 316 stainless steel O Can create discharge pressure over
12. l safety warninas and operating manuals before usina or repairina this Air Operated Diaphraam Pump A O D Pump This equipment may generate fluid pressures equal to the air supply pressure DO NOT exceed the recommended air supply pressure of 8 5 bar 125psi ALWAYS wear safety glasses when using power tools to repair this equipment When the pumping system contains dangerous fluids wear protective gloves glasses etc when working on or around this equipment ALWAYS shut off air supply and disconnect from pump before performing any maintenance or repair DO NOT put your face or body near the pump air exhaust while the pump is operating Bleed all pressure from discharge and suction lines before disconnecting the fluid suction or fluid discharae lines from the pump Any misuse of this equipment such as over pressurization modifying parts pumping incompatible chemicals and fluids using worn or damaged parts or using gases other than compressed air to power the pump is not recommended Any of these circumstances could result in splashing or spraying into the eyes skin or possible serious bodily injury fire explosion or property damage Never exceed the oper ting pressure recommended for the model pump being used Never allow the piping system to be supported by the pump manifolds or valve housing The pump is not designed to support any structural weight and failure may result The use of flexible piping connections i
13. rene V171N Neoprene E408BN Buna N E413BN Buna N V163BN Buna N V171BN Buna N E408N Neoprene E413N Neoprene V163ND Nordel Vi71ND Nordel E408ND Nordel E413ND Nordel V163VT Viton V171VT Viton E408VT Viton E413VT Viton V163FG Hytrel V171P Polyurethane E408FG Hytrel E413XL TPE XL V163TX One Piece Teflon Diaphragm V171SS Stainless Steel E408XL TPE XL E413FG TPE FG V163TPEXL XL Thermoplastic V171TF Teflon PTFE E408P Polypropylene E413TES Teflon Encaps Silicone V171TPEFG Hytrel E408K Kynar PVDF V171TPEXL Thermoplastic XL Not shown in exploded view REV 2 3 01 E4 METALLIC BOLTED Refer fo illustration below for center section components Note for item 34A This pump is available with a vertical and horizontal discharge manifold For a horizontal discharge manifold please specify part number E466S ji p E4 PLASTIC BOLTED 2 2 l yia hin Ve Kees wee 8 us gt 7 25 in lb ay Sat Ge bw ali LL a SO Ae oe VS by Pd 1 a Een a e ea ELIMA MATIC VERSA DOME DIAPHRAGMS ANTI STALLING PUMPS The simple smooth design eliminates complex angles allowing for 3 to 4 times the flex life of standard diaphragms T Anti stalling non icing lubrication free o 50 flexible they can be installed and removed air valve system without the use of pry bars T Available in 1 2 1 1 1 4 2 and 3 Has lower start up pressure than standard
14. s highly recommended Static Gesin can be created by the flow of fluid through the pump or by the reciprocating action of A O D pumps If the pump is not properly grounded Sparking may occur which can potentially ignite fumes or vapor and cause an explosion If you experience static sparking or even a slight shock when using the pump do not continue to operate the pump until properly grounded To Goud plastic pumps connect a ground wire to ALL metallic components To ground metallic pumps connect a ground wire to any accessible point of attachment DO NOT operate a pump that is leaking damaged corroded or otherwise unable to contain the internal fluid pressure ALWAYS make sure safety shut off valves regulators pressure relief valves gauges etc are working properly before starting the pump DO NOT pump incompatible fluids through the pump Consult your distributor or the factory for fluid compatibility information Versa Matic pumps are designed to operate on compressed air Other compressed gases have not been tested and may be unsafe to use in A O D pumps Before starting a pump make certain the discharge point of the piping system is clear and safe and all persons have been warned to stand clear Do not submerge the pump in liquids that are incompatible with the wetted or non wetted parts of the pump If installing in a submerged location extend the air exhaust port above the liquid surface with a suita
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