Instruction Manual - LMI Pumps

1 1 InstructionInstructionInstructionInstruc tionInstruction ManualElectronic Metering PElectronic Metering PElectronic Metering PElectronic Metering PElectronic Metering PumpsumpsumpsumpsumpsReplaces same of Rev. M 8 6/01 For file reference, please record the following data:Model No:Serial No:Installation Date:Installation Location:When ordering replacement parts for your LMI MeteringPump or Accessory, please include complete ModelNumber and Serial Number of your Post Office SquareActon, MA 01720 USATEL: (978) 263-9800 FAX: (978) !Carefully read and understand all precautionsCarefully read and understand all precautionsCarefully read and understand all precautionsCarefully read and understand all precautionsCarefully read and understand all precautionsbefore installing or servicing any meteringbefore installing or servicing any meteringbefore installing or servicing any meteringbefore installing or servicing any meteringbefore installing or servicing any meteringCAUTION!

2 23 ContentsContentsContentsContentsContents Spare Parts .. 4 6 Pre-Installation instructions .. 8 Pump Location and Installation .. Pump Mounting .. Tubing Connections .. Multi-Function Valves .. Multi-Function Valve Installation .. Foot Valve/Suction Tubing Installation .. Injection Check Valve Installation .. 20 Liquid End Parts List .. 21 and Adjustment .. Output Adjustment Controls .. Start-Up/Priming for Pump Supplied withMulti-Function Start-Up/Priming without Accessory Valve .. Output Adjustment .. Total Pump Output .. 25 Methods of External Triggering or PacingA7, B7,C7 and P7 Pumps .

3 26 Pressure Control .. Calibration Procedure - On-SiteVolumetric Calibration in External Mode .. 30 Parts Replacement/Routine Maintenance .. Depressurizing the Discharge Line(For Pumps Equipped with a 3-FV or a 4-FV Only) .. Liquifram (Diaphragm) Replacement .. Cartridge Valves, Seal Rings/Value Balls and InjectionCheck Valve Spring Replacement .. Checking Pump for Proper Zero Position (Stroke Knob) .. I: Push-on Knob .. Type II: Collet Knob .. Troubleshooting .. EPU Resistance Chart .. is the world s most versatile manufacturer of economicaland efficient metering Pumps . This Manual addresses theinstallation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures formanually and externally controlled Pumps .

4 LMI has a worldwidenetwork of stocking representatives and authorized repair centersto give you prompt and efficient review this Manual carefully. Pay particular attentionPlease review this Manual carefully. Pay particular attentionPlease review this Manual carefully. Pay particular attentionPlease review this Manual carefully. Pay particular attentionPlease review this Manual carefully. Pay particular attentionto warnings and precautions. Always follow good safetyto warnings and precautions. Always follow good safetyto warnings and precautions. Always follow good safetyto warnings and precautions. Always follow good safetyto warnings and precautions. Always follow good safetyprocedures, including the use of proper clothing, eye and faceprocedures, including the use of proper clothing, eye and faceprocedures, including the use of proper clothing, eye and faceprocedures, including the use of proper clothing, eye and faceprocedures, including the use of proper clothing, eye and Manual is for Series A, B, C, E, J5, and P PartsSpare PartsSpare PartsSpare PartsSpare PartsLMI recommends replacing the elastomeric components of thepump on an annual basis.

5 RPM Pro Pacs and spare part kits areavailable from your local LMI Master Stocking :Example:Example:Example:Example:Your pump consists of two main Drive AssemblyDrive AssemblyDrive AssemblyDrive AssemblyDrive Assembly; Liquid Handling AssemblyLiquid Handling AssemblyLiquid Handling AssemblyLiquid Handling AssemblyLiquid Handling 1 5 1 Drive3 9 2 S ILiquid HandlingAssembly+++++ Check ListUnpacking Check ListUnpacking Check ListUnpacking Check ListUnpacking Check ListYour carton will contain many or all of the following notify the carrier immediately if there are any signs ofdamage to the pump or its refer to the enclosed Instruction Supplement for anPlease refer to the enclosed Instruction Supplement for anPlease refer to the enclosed Instruction Supplement for anPlease refer to the enclosed Instruction Supplement for anPlease refer to the enclosed Instruction Supplement

6 For anillustration and electrical diagram of your complete and electrical diagram of your complete and electrical diagram of your complete and electrical diagram of your complete and electrical diagram of your complete on the model, your cartonmay contain 0, 1, 2 or 3 rolls of carton may contain a roll of clearvinyl tubing; this is for connection tothe SUCTION SIDE OF THE PUMPHEAD PumpMetering PumpMetering PumpMetering PumpMetering PumpFoot ValveFoot ValveFoot ValveFoot ValveFoot ValveCeramic Foot Valve WeightCeramic Foot Valve WeightCeramic Foot Valve WeightCeramic Foot Valve WeightCeramic Foot Valve Weight7 Instruction SupplementInstruction SupplementInstruction SupplementInstruction SupplementInstruction SupplementInjection CheckInjection CheckInjection CheckInjection CheckInjection CheckValveValveValveValveValve**MULTI-FU NCTIONMULTI-FUNCTIONMULTI-FUNCTIONMULTI- FUNCTIONMULTI-FUNCTION Valve Valve Valve Valve Valveand Tubingand Tubingand

7 Tubingand Tubingand Tubing** Your carton may or may not containa 3-FV, 4-FV, or bleed 4-FV accessory. InstructionSupplementLMIMILTON InstructionsPre-Installation InstructionsPre-Installation InstructionsPre-Installation InstructionsPre-Installation InstructionsThe following precautions should be taken when working withLMI metering Pumps . Please read this section carefully prior ClothingProtective ClothingProtective ClothingProtective ClothingProtective ClothingALWAYSALWAYSALWAYSALWAYSALWAYS wear protective clothing, face shield, safety glassesand gloves when working on or near your metering precautions should be taken depending on the solutionbeing pumped.

8 Refer to MSDS precautions from your Pre-PrimeWater Pre-PrimeWater Pre-PrimeWater Pre-PrimeWater Pre-PrimeAll LMI Pumps are pre-primed with water when shipped from thefactory. If your solution is not compatible with water, disassemblethe Pump Head Assembly. Thoroughly dry the pump head,valves, seal rings, balls and Liquifram (diaphragm). Reassemblehead assembly tightening screws in a crisscross pattern. Refill thepump head with the solution to be pumped before priming thepump. (This will aid in priming.)Solution CompatibilitySolution CompatibilitySolution CompatibilitySolution CompatibilitySolution CompatibilityDetermine if the materials of construction included in the liquidhandling portion of your pump are adequate for the solution(chemical) to be pumped.

9 LMI Pumps are tested by NSF for useon muriatic acid and sodium hypochlorite. Always refer to thesolution supplier and the LMI Chemical Resistance ChartLMI Chemical Resistance ChartLMI Chemical Resistance ChartLMI Chemical Resistance ChartLMI Chemical Resistance Chart forcompatibility of your specific LMI metering pump. Contact yourlocal LMI distributor for further !CAUTION!CAUTION!9 Tubing ConnectionsTubing ConnectionsTubing ConnectionsTubing ConnectionsTubing ConnectionsInlet and outlet tubing or pipe sizes must not be reduced. Makecertain that all tubing is SECURELY ATTACHED to fittingsprior to start-up (see Section , Tubing Connections). ALWAYSuse LMI supplied tubing with your pump, as the tubing isspecifically designed for use with the pump fittings.

10 It isrecommended that all tubing be shielded to prevent possibleinjury in case of rupture or accidental damage. If tubing isexposed to sunlight, black UV resistant tubing should be tubing frequently for cracks and replace as And Machine ThreadsFittings And Machine ThreadsFittings And Machine ThreadsFittings And Machine ThreadsFittings And Machine ThreadsAll fittings should be hand-tightened. An additional 1/8 - 1/4 turnafter the fitting contacts the seal ring may be necessary to providea leak-proof seal. Excessive overtightening or use of a pipe wrenchcan cause damage to the fittings, seals, or pump LMI Pumps have straight screw machine threads on the headand fittings and are sealed by the seal rings or O-rings.