SANDPIPER MSB2-B User Manual
SERVICE AND OPERATING MANUAL
Models MSB2 and MSB2-B
II 2GD T5
Mine/Construction Duty
Table of Contents
Principle of Operation ............................................................................................ 1
Installation and Start-Up ........................................................................................ 1
Air Supply .............................................................................................................. 1
Air Inlet & Priming .................................................................................................. 2
Air Valve Lubrication .............................................................................................. 2
ESADS+Plus
Air Exhaust ............................................................................................................ 3
Between Uses ....................................................................................................... 3
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Externally Serviceable Air Distribution System ................................2
Ball Valve
Type 3
Check Valve Servicing ........................................................................................... 3
Diaphragm Servicing ............................................................................................. 3
Reassembly ........................................................................................................... 4
Pilot Valve .............................................................................................................. 4
Pilot Valve Actuator ................................................................................................ 4
Service Instructions: Troubleshooting ................................................................4-5
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 5
Recycling ............................................................................................................... 6
Important Safety Information ................................................................................. 6
Installation ............................................................................................................. 7
Material Codes ...................................................................................................... 8
Composite Repair Parts List ............................................................................. 9-10
Composite Repair Drawing.................................................................................. 11
Warren Rupp, Inc A Unit of IDEX Corporation • P.O. Box 1568, Manseld, Ohio 44901-1568 USA
Telephone (419) 524-8388 • Fax (419) 522-7867 • warrenrupp.com
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SERVICE AND OPERATING MANUAL
Models MSB2 and MSB2-B
II 2GD T5
PRINCIPLE OF PUMP OPERATION
This ball valve pump is powered by compressed air and is a 1:1 pressure ratio
design. It alternately pressurizes the inner side of one diaphragm chamber, while
simultaneously exhausting the other inner chamber. This causes the diaphragms,
which are connected by a common rod, to move endwise. Air pressure is applied over
the entire surface of the diaphragm, while liquid is discharged from the opposite side.
The diaphragm operates under a balanced condition during the discharge stroke,
which allows the unit to be operated at discharge heads over 200 feet (61 meters)
of water head.
Since the diaphragms are connected by a common rod, secured by plates to the
center of the diaphragms, one diaphragm performs the discharge stroke, while the
other is pulled to perform the suction stroke in the opposite chamber.
For maximum diaphragm life, keep the pump as close to the liquid being pumped
as possible. Positive suction head in excess of 10 feet of liquid (3.048 meters) may
require a back pressure regulating device. This will maximize diaphragm life.
Alternate pressuring and exhausting of the diaphragm chamber is performed by
means of an externally mounted, pilot operated, four-way spool type air distribution
valve. When the spool shifts to one end of the valve body, inlet air pressure is applied
to one diaphragm chamber and the other diaphragm chamber exhausts. When the
spool shifts to the opposite end of the valve body, the porting of chambers is reversed.
The air distribution valve spool is moved by an internal pilot valve which alternately
pressurizes one side of the air distribution valve spool, while exhausting the other
side. The pilot valve is shifted at each end of the diaphragm stroke by the diaphragm
plate coming in contact with the end of the pilot spool. This pushes it into position for
shifting of the air distribution valve.
The chambers are manifolded together with a suction and discharge ap-type
check valve for each chamber, maintaining ow in one direction through the pump.
Mine/Construction Duty
Ball Valve
Type 3
INSTALLATION & START-UP
Locate the pump as close to the product being pumped as possible, keeping
suction line length and number of ttings to a minimum. Do not reduce line size.
For installations of rigid piping, short exible sections of hose should be installed
between pump and piping. This reduces vibration and strain to the piping system.
A Warren Rupp Tranquilizer
pulsation in ow.
This pump was tested at the factory prior to shipment and is ready for operation.
It is completely self-priming from a dry start for suction lifts of 10 feet (3.05 meters) or
less. For suction lifts exceeding 20 feet of liquid, ll the chambers with liquid prior to
priming.
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surge suppressor is recommended to further reduce
AIR SUPPLY
Air supply pressures cannot exceed 125 psi (8.61 bar). Connect the pump air inlet
to an air supply of sufcient capacity and pressure required for desired performance.
When the air line is solid piping, use a short length of exible hose [not less than
3/4" (19mm) in diameter] between pump and piping to eliminate strain to pipes.
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AIR INLET & PRIMING
For start-up, open an air valve approximately 1/2" to 3/4" turn. After the unit primes,
an air valve can be opened to increase ow as desired. If opening the valve increases
cycling rate, but does not increase ow rate, cavitation has occurred, and the valve
should be closed slightly.
For the most efcient use of compressed air and the longest diaphragm life, throttle
the air inlet to the lowest cycling rate that does not reduce ow.
A NOTE ABOUT AIR VALVE LUBRICATION
The Sandpiper pump’s pilot valve and main air valve assemblies are designed to
operate WITHOUT lubrication. This is the preferred mode of operation. There may
be instances of personal preference, or poor quality air supplies when lubrication of
the compressed air supply is required. The pump air system will operate with properly
lubricated compressed air supplies. Proper lubrication of the compressed air supply
would entail the use of an air line lubricator (available from Warren Rupp) set to deliver
one drop of 10 wt., non-detergent oil for every 20 SCFM of air the pump consumed at
its point of operation. Consult the pump’s published Performance Curve to determine
this.
It is important to remember to inspect the sleeve and spool set routinely. It should
move back and forth freely. This is most important when the air supply is lubricated.
If a lubricator is used, oil accumulation will, over time, collect any debris from the
compressed air. This can prevent the pump from operating properly.
Water in the compressed air supply can create problems such as icing or
freezing of the exhaust air causing the pump to cycle erratically, or stop operating. This
can be addressed by using a point of use air dryer to supplement a plant’s air drying
equipment. This device will remove excess water from the compressed air supply and
alleviate the icing or freezing problem.
ESADS: EXTERNALLY SERVICEABLE AIR
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Please refer to the exploded view drawing and parts list in the Service Manual
supplied with your pump. If you need replacement or additional copies, contact your
local Warren Rupp Distributor, or the Warren Rupp factory Literature Department at
the number shown below. To receive the correct manual, you must specify the MODEL
and TYPE information found on the name plate of the pump.
MODELS WITH 1" SUCTION/DISCHARGE OR LARGER,
AND METAL CENTER SECTIONS:
The main air valve sleeve and spool set is located in the valve body mounted on
the pump with four hex head capscrews. The valve body assembly is removed from
the pump by removing these four hex head capscrews.
With the valve body assembly off the pump, access to the sleeve and spool set
is made by removing four hex head capscrews (each end) on the end caps of the
valve body assembly. With the end caps removed, slide the spool back and forth in
the sleeve. The spool is closely sized to the sleeve and must move freely to allow for
proper pump operation. An accumulation of oil, dirt or other contaminants from the
pump’s air supply, or from a failed diaphragm, may prevent the spool from moving
freely. This can cause the spool to stick in a position that prevents the pump from
operating. If this is the case, the sleeve and spool set should be removed from the
valve body for cleaning and further inspection.
Remove the spool from the sleeve. Using an arbor press or bench vise (with an
improvised mandrel), press the sleeve from the valve body. Take care not to damage
the sleeve. At this point, inspect the o-rings on the sleeve for nicks, tears or abrasions.
Damage of this sort could happen during assembly or servicing. A sheared or cut
o-ring can allow the pump’s compressed air supply to leak or bypass within the air
valve assembly, causing the pump to leak compressed air from the pump air exhaust
or not cycle properly. This is most noticeable at pump dead head or high discharge
pressure conditions. Replace any of these o-rings as required or set up a routine,
preventive maintenance schedule to do so on a regular basis. This practice should
include cleaning the spool and sleeve components with a safety solvent or equivalent,
inspecting for signs of wear or damage, and replacing worn components.
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