ProMinent Vario C, VAMC Operating Instructions Manual
Metering pumps
Vario C, VAMC
Operating instructions
EN
Original operating instructions (2006/42/EC)Part no. 987096 BA VA 022 08/18 EN
Please carefully read these operating instructions before use. · Do not discard.
The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors.
The latest version of the operating instructions are available on our homepage.
Read the following supplementary information in its entirety! Should you
already know this information, you will benefit more from referring to the
operating instructions.
The following are highlighted separately in the document:
n Enumerated lists
Operating guidelines
ð
Outcome of the operating guidelines
- see (reference)
Information
This provides important information relating to the cor‐
rect operation of the unit or is intended to make your
work easier.
Safety notes
Safety notes are identified by pictograms - see Safety Chapter.
These operating instructions conform to current EU regulations applicable
at the time of publication.
Please state identity code and serial number, which you can find on the
nameplate when you contact us or order spare parts. This enables the
device type and material versions to be clearly identified.
Supplementary information
Fig. 1: Please read!
Validity
State the identity code and serial number
Supplemental directives
2
Table of contents
1
Identity code.................................................................................... 4
2 Safety Chapter................................................................................. 5
3 Carrying out repairs......................................................................... 9
4 Information on disposal................................................................. 12
5 Technical Data............................................................................... 13
5.1 Performance data.................................................................. 13
5.2 Precision............................................................................... 13
5.3 Shipping weight..................................................................... 13
5.4 Wetted materials................................................................... 14
5.5 Ambient conditions................................................................ 14
5.5.1 Ambient temperatures........................................................ 14
5.5.2 Media temperatures........................................................... 14
5.5.3 Air humidity........................................................................ 14
5.6 Motor data............................................................................. 14
5.7 Stroke sensor "Sigma".......................................................... 15
5.8 Sound pressure level............................................................ 15
5.9 Supplementary information for modified versions................. 15
6 Dimensional Drawings................................................................... 16
7
Diagrams for Setting the Capacity................................................. 17
8 Wear parts Vario C, VAMC............................................................ 18
8.1 Spare parts kits..................................................................... 18
8.2 Diaphragms........................................................................... 18
9 Declaration of Conformity for Machinery....................................... 19
Table of contents
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1 Identity code
Product range Vario, Version c
VAMC Capacity
_ _ _ _ _ Performance data at maximum back pressure and type: refer to nameplate on the pump housing
Material of dosing head/valves
PPE Polypropylene with EPDM seal
PCB PVC with EPDM seal
PVT PVDF with PTFE seal
SST Stainless steel with PTFE seal
Dosing head design
0 no valve spring (standard)
1 with 2 valve springs, Hastelloy C4
Hydraulic connector
0 Standard connection - Union nut with hose connection
1 Union nut and PVC insert
2 Union nut and PP insert
3 Union nut and PVDF insert
4 Union nut and stainless steel insert
5 Union nut and PVC tube nozzle
6 Union nut and PP tube nozzle
7 Union nut and PVDF tube nozzle
8 Union nut and stainless steel tube nozzle
Design
0
with ProMinent® logo (standard)
M Modified
Motor connector
_ refer to nameplate on motor
Stroke sensor
0 No stroke sensor
3 with stroke sensor (Namur)
Setting the stroke length
0 Manual (standard)
Identity code
4
2 Safety Chapter
WARNING!
We should like to remind the operator of the pump that
he has a duty to use the advice on safety and operation
of the pump for operating instructions for his staff.
The following signal words are used in these operating instructions to
denote different severities of danger:
Signal word Meaning
WARNING Denotes a possibly dangerous sit‐
uation. If this is disregarded, you
are in a life-threatening situation
and this can result in serious inju‐
ries.
CAUTION Denotes a possibly dangerous sit‐
uation. If this is disregarded, it
could result in slight or minor inju‐
ries or material damage.
The following warning signs are used in these operating instructions to
denote different types of danger:
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
n Only use the pump to meter liquid feed chemicals.
n Only use the pump after it has been correctly installed and started up
in accordance with the technical data and specifications contained in
the operating instructions.
n Observe the general limitations with regard to viscosity limits, chem‐
ical resistance and density - see also ProMinent® resistance list (In the
product equipment catalogue or at
www.prominent.com
!
n All other uses or modifications are prohibited.
n The pump is not intended for the metering of gaseous media and
solids.
n The pump is not intended to meter extremely hazardous media or
media harmful to life.
n The pump is not intended to meter flammable media.
n The pump is not intended to meter oxidants without the use of suitable
protective equipment.
n The pump is not intended for the metering of explosive media.
n The pump is not intended for operation in areas at risk from explosion.
n The pump is not intended for unprotected outside use.
n The pump is only intended for industrial use.
n The pump should only be operated by trained and authorised per‐
sonnel.
n You have a responsibility to adhere to the information contained in the
operating instructions at the different phases of the unit's service life.
General
Identification of safety notes
Warning signs denoting different types of
danger
Intended use
Safety Chapter
5
Action Qualification
Storage, transport, unpacking Instructed person
Assembly Technical personnel, service
Planning hydraulic installation Qualified personnel who have a
thorough knowledge of metering
pumps.
Hydraulic installation Technical personnel, service
Installation, electrical Electrical technician
Operation Instructed person
Maintenance, repair Technical personnel, service
Decommissioning, disposal Technical personnel, service
Troubleshooting Technical personnel, electrical
technician, instructed person,
service
Explanation of the terms:
Technical personnel
A qualified employee is deemed to be a person who is able to assess the
tasks assigned to him and recognise possible dangers based on his/her
technical training, knowledge and experience, as well as knowledge of
pertinent regulations.
Note:
A qualification of equal validity to a technical qualification can also be
gained by several years employment in the relevant work area.
Electrical technician
Electrical technicians are deemed to be people, who are able to complete
work on electrical systems and recognise and avoid possible dangers
independently based on their technical training and experience, as well as
knowledge of pertinent standards and regulations.
Electrical technicians should be specifically trained for the working envi‐
ronment in which they are employed and know the relevant standards and
regulations.
Electrical technicians must comply with the provisions of the applicable
statutory directives on accident prevention.
Instructed person
An instructed person is deemed to be a person who has been instructed
and, if required, trained in the tasks assigned to him/her and possible dan‐
gers that could result from improper behaviour, as well as having been
instructed in the required protective equipment and protective measures.
Service
Customer Service department refers to service technicians, who have
received proven training and have been authorised by ProMinent or Pro‐
Maqua to work on the system.
Qualification of personnel
Safety Chapter
6
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