REPAIR
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Pumps being returned for service must be triple-rinsed
and accompanied by an MSDS sheet indicating the
chemicals/fluids which have been pumped. Pumps not
adhering to these specifications may be refused service
at either the repair shop or the factory.
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1. SUCTION LOSSES.
2. VERTICAL HEAD LOSSES.
Test hose was horizontal with
Test pump was mounted on a 55
gallon drum of oil, 1/2 full. A
pipe will lower the flow rate.
A longer or smaller diameter inlet
FLOW in GALLONS PER MINUTE (gpm)
308 cps (30 wt Oil @ 69° F)
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225 cps (30 wt Oil @ 78° F)
SOTERA 1" suction pipe was used.
pump. Add 3 feet of hose for each
1 foot of vertical rise.
swivels, and check valves
in outlet or inlet hoses
Elbows, quick-disconnects,
will restrict the flow.
3. OTHER LOSSES.
1" SureStop + 0.5 feet
Other 1" disconnects + 13.0 feet
Add the estimated length of hose
for each component used.
1" Check Valves + 8.7 feet
1" Elbow + 2.6 feet
665 cps (30 wt Oil @ 49° F)
2420 cps (30 wt Oil @ 22° F)
560 cps (30 wt Oil @ 56° F)
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FLOW in LITERS PER MINUTE (lpm)
SERIES 400 DIAPHRAGM PUMP
TYPICAL FLOW RATE FOR VARIOUS VISCOSITIES
Performance
•Maximum of 30 minute duty cycle, not for continuous operation
•9 inches of mercury dry vacuum
•Suction lift: 10' for water. The lift in feet is equivalent to the vertical distance from the surface of the fluid in the tank.
to the inlet of the pump, PLUS the friction losses through the vertical and horizontal runs of pipe, all elbows and other fittings.
Systems should be designed to require a minimum amount of suction lift.
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