After unpacking, the pump should be checked for any damage that may have
occurred during shipment. Damage should be reported to the carrier
immediately.
The following items should be included within the shipping container:
1.2 UTILITIES / HOOK-UP
It is recommended that the pump be positioned within 15 from level to maintain
self-priming ability and pumping efficiency. Allow sufficient room for tubing
connectors. The pump mounts on a quick-change base for easy installation.
The pump has an exhaust location on the backside of the base. The exhaust
location requires 1/2” (12mm) minimum clearance behind the control base. Care
should be taken to elevate the pump whenever possible to help prevent flooding
these ports when the pump is located in a wet bench plenum. For remote
exhaust connection see Section 0.
Air Inlet: 1/4” FNPT (3/8” Dia. [8mm] supply tube minimum).
Fluid Ports: Inlet/Outlet Fluid Fittings and Surge Suppressor require torqueing
during pump installation. See Section 2 for hook- up diagram and
torque values.
Air Supply: 20-80 psig (1.4 – 5.4 bar) clean dry air or nitrogen (See
ATTENTION: The pump should be operated with clean, dry air or nitrogen.
Particulate, water and oils in the air supply can damage the pump.
NOTE:
1. It is recommended that a filter be placed on the discharge side of the pump.
2. Although extensive efforts are made to deliver pumps to our customers
completely dry, new pumps may contain residual moisture from their final DI
water test.
Recommended Maximum Operating Levels: See Figure 3-2: Pressure vs.
Fluid Temperature Chart
NOTE: See Surge Suppressor Operation Manual for detailed installation
instructions.
2.3 OPTIONAL LEAK SENSING
2.3.a Installation
Remove plug and seal from port. Probe is self-sealing.
Install probe assembly into leak sensor port.
Thread probe cap into port. (NOTE: Do not over tighten; damage to threads
will occur.)
Push protective tubing into probe cap.
Connect fiber optic cable to sensor (NOTE: Minimize bends in fiber optic
cable to 2” radius minimum to help ensure optimum signal strength.) Fiber
optic cable can be cut to desired length using the cable cutter provided.
2.3.b Sensor Signal Specifications
The sensor signal is normally closed. In the event of a leak, no light signal is
returned to the sensor.
NOTE: See your fiber optic sensor installation instructions for proper hook-up
and adjustment.
Pump air supply pressure must be regulated (< 80 psig).
Open the fluid suction (IN) line valve, if necessary.
Open the fluid discharge (OUT) line valve, if necessary.
Start with air regulator at low (> 20 psi) pressure setting. Increase pressure
to attain desired flow, up to the maximum rating (See Section 3.1).
Table 1: Consumption / Efficiency can be used to determine approximate air
consumption.
Refer to Troubleshooting, Section 5, if pump fails to start.
ATTENTION: Prolonged periods (>5 minutes)of dry running can damage critical
internal pump parts.
CAUTION: When handling potentially dangerous fluids under pressure,
the pump and its fittings should be placed in an enclosure.
3.1 PERFORMANCE CHARTS
Pumping capacity is a function of air supply pressure and volume, suction head,
suction line restrictions, discharge head, discharge line restriction, and fluid
specific gravity and viscosity.
Table 1: Consumption / Efficiency
NOTE: Specification to be used to size regulators and control valves.
Trebor pump maintenance can be divided into two categories: air system
maintenance and fluid system maintenance. The purpose of air system
maintenance is to prevent air system failures such as stalling or erratic cycling.
The purpose of fluid system maintenance is to maintain suction and lift
capabilities.
Pump Rebuild Service
Trebor International provides a factory rebuild service for customers using Trebor
products. Trebor will rebuild any standard pump (exclusive of options). Please
contact Trebor International Sales Department for current rebuild pricing. The
fixed rebuild price includes a factory rebuild and parts equivalent to the standard
rebuild kit. Each factory rebuild comes with a new one-year warranty. Repairs
requiring more extensive part replacements will be quoted prior to proceeding
with the pump rebuild. If the pump has exceeded its useful life and cannot be
rebuilt, the customer may elect to purchase a new Trebor pump. If the customer
chooses not to rebuild or replace the pump, a $150.00 evaluation charge will be
required.
All returned pumps are to be shipped freight prepaid with a valid Purchase Order
for the cost of rebuild service. Please contact Trebor International prior to
returning your pump to obtain an RMA Number and Pump Return Data Sheet to
ensure proper safety precautions. Each pump will be evaluated and repaired
within 5 working days of the receipt of pump at Trebor facility.
4.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following maintenance schedule is recommended to optimize pump
performance and minimize failures. Certain operating conditions that require
more frequent maintenance intervals have been noted. In positive pressure inlet
conditions where suction or lift is not required, fluid system maintenance may be
extended.
Adhering to the recommended preventative maintenance schedule along with
periodic inspection of the pump will ensure continued efficient operation and
overall reliable pump performance.
It is recommended that the Preventive Maintenance Record (Section 0) be
copied, maintained and kept with this unit for future reference.
To help remove potentially dangerous chemicals prior to service or shipment, the
pump should be flushed with DI water or disassembled and thoroughly cleaned.
Allow DI water to flush through the inlet and out the outlet to prevent pressure
build up.
CAUTION: When handling pump wear appropriate personal protection
gear, including safety glasses.
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4.7 DISASSEMBLY
During the life of the pump it will be necessary to perform certain preventative
maintenance procedures to ensure its continued high performance. This section
and the next (4.8 Assembly) are provided for the user’s convenience in
disassembly and re-assembly procedures.
Loosen quick grip nuts on the transfer tubes from the pump base using
13/16” open-end wrench.
Remove pump assembly from the pump control base.
Immerse or flush the pump assembly using DI water and a neutralizing agent.
Install mounting fittings in pump adapter ports and lock body into bench
mounting fixture. NOTE: Securely attach mounting fixture to work surface
using hardware provided.
Figure 4-1
Remove the transfer tubes from pump heads (using latex gloves to assist
grip).
Using strap wrench, turn union nuts counter-clockwise to remove.
Remove head and check diaphragms for cracks or cuts.
To remove diaphragms, slit diaphragm with a sharp knife and pull the
diaphragms from the grooves. (Do not pry on diaphragm seal groove, as
this will damage the sealing surface.)
Unscrew push plate from the shaft in a counter-clockwise direction. Pull
other push plate and shaft from pump body.
CAUTION: Following disassembly, parts should be thoroughly washed
and be free from chemical residue for handling purposes.
4.7.a Body Disassembly
Remove suction plugs and seal on bottom of pump body using 1” pin tool.
Remove suction seat using 1” pin tool.
Remove ball and O-ring.
Unscrew suction check using 1” pin tool turning it counter-clockwise.
Remove second set of O-rings and balls and pull out discharge check cage.
Remove shaft seals from pump shaft seal groove in the center of the shaft
bore using the tip of a razor knife. Take care not to damage the shaft bore.
NOTE: Do not reuse seals.
Remove damper plug and seal using 3/4” pin tool.
4.7.b Head Disassembly
Unscrew and remove pilot cap using the 3/4” pin tool
Remove seal.
Unscrew and remove pilot assembly using 3/4” pilot pin tool and seal.
4.7.c Control Base Disassembly
Unlock control base from quick-change mount by pulling out lever on front of
base to unlock mount. Then slide base back until it stops. Lift base off
mount.
Using pH test strips evaluate whether base has any contamination in air
passages, especially the muffler area. If present, neutralize using best
methods prior to disassembly.
Unscrew and remove muffler assembly from base using the 1”pin tool.
Unscrew and remove the shuttle cap and seal.
Remove shuttle spool assembly from detent adapter.
Remove detent legs and detent ring from spool.
Remove detent adapter from base using 3/4” pin tool.
Do not remove the shuttle sleeve from the shuttle bore.
4.7.d Cleaning
Gently spray clean or dunk rinse all components with DI water to remove any
trace materials remaining after disassembly.
4.8 ASSEMBLY
Prior to beginning assembly, inspect all parts to ensure they are clean and dry.
Wear clean protective gloves. Precautions should be exercised to prevent
contaminating any of the air chamber surfaces with chemicals during handling.
4.8.a Control Base Assembly
Thread detent adapter into shuttle bore using 3/4” pin tool. (Detent adapter
must be flush against base as shown.) torque to 45in-lbs.
Shuttle spool assembly instructions:
Hold shuttle spool (item 1) upright and align slot and in detent legs (item 2)
with notch on shuttle spool, see Fig 1.
Apply pressure upward onto base of detent legs with thumb and index finger,
as shown in Fig. 2.
Tilt the detent ring (item 3) over one of the legs, and align the groove on the
inside of the detent ring with the end of the detent leg. Tilt the other side of
the ring down, expanding it slightly, so that the other detent leg snaps into the
detent ring groove. See Fig. 3. The completed assembly should look like
Fig. 4 (see Figure 4-3).
Insert spool assembly into detent adapter and shuttle sleeve (do not lubricate
spool or sleeve).
Install seal onto seal groove shoulder
Thread shuttle cap onto detent adapter, torque to 40in-lbs.
Figure 4-4
ATTENTION: Threads should be snug. Do not over tighten.
Thread muffler assembly into base using 1” pin tool, torque to 40in-lbs.
4.8.b Body Assembly
Install seal and damper plug into body using 3/4” pin tool, torque to 50in-lbs.
Remove pump from assembly fixture.
Turn pump upside down to access check bores.
Install discharge check cage into bore making sure small end fits into relief in
bottom of bore.
Drop ball into check cage, then O-ring.
Install suction sleeve into the bore; tighten using 1” pin tool. Tighten until
engagement with O-ring is achieved, then unthread the sleeve a quarter turn.
Do not over tighten as damage may occur.
Install second ball into check cage, then O-ring.
Install suction seat using the 1” pin tool. Tighten until engagement with O-ring
is achieved, then unthread the seat a quarter turn.
Install check seal onto check bore shoulder and thread suction plug into bore
using 1” pin tool, torque to 60in-lbs.
Repeat for the second bore.
Install two shaft seals in shaft bore groove with slits 180 apart.
Thread push plate onto main shaft until engagement with the shaft shoulder
is achieved. Additionally apply a ¼” turn to ensure proper installation.
Thread shaft onto shaft insert tool and insert shaft into bore.
Figure 4-5
Remove shaft insert tool and thread second push plate until engagement with
the shaft shoulder is achieved. Additionally apply a ¼” turn to ensure proper
installation.
4.8.c Final Assembly
Reattach pump to assembly fixture.
Attach union nut to one side of pump body (hand tight). Do not install
diaphragm on this step. This will protect body during initial pump assembly.
Remove pump from the assembly fixture.
Place pump body with union nut down and place two diaphragms, removing
all air from between diaphragms, with “V” groove point toward the body.
NOTE: Make sure wear disk is on diaphragm surface closest to head.
Install head on body. Note tab alignment and orientation of transfer tube
Install union nut on pump while gently pressing down on the head to engage
tabs in head and body, spin union nut down hand tight.
Turn pump over and remove union nut to install diaphragms.
Repeat diaphragm, head and union installation.
Lock body into mounting fixture.
Using strap wrench, torque union nuts slowly to 75 ft-lbs with the wrench at
90° +/- 15° to the nut’s surface as shown.
Figure 4-6
Wrap each transfer tube with 3 wraps of Teflon tape and reinstall into the
head ports using latex gloves for added grip. Leave a protrusion height of 2”
for each transfer tube.
Thread pilot assembly and seal into head using 3/4” pilot centering pin tool,
torque to 35in-lbs.
Position pilot cap seal into bore and thread in pilot cap using 3/4” pin tool,
torque to 30in-lbs.
Position control base on mounting base, slide base forward, use locking lever
to secure.
Ensure that the ferrule of the quick grip nut is inserted into the transfer tube
port of the base. Place the gripper seal on top of the ferrule with the tapered
end facing up.
Loosely attach quick grip nuts to transfer tube ports on control base taking
care not to dislocate the ferrule and gripper seal.
Install pump onto control base by inserting transfer tubes in pump into quick
grip nuts on control base.
To secure pump to control base, tighten quick grip nuts one (1) full turn past
hand tight using 13/16” wrench.
Reconnect both air supply and fluid lines.
4.9 TESTING
4.9.a Performance Test
With the air supply at 0 psi open the air supply valve
Increase the air pressure until the pump starts to cycle
Record the start pressure, Target = <20psig
Pump must prime once even cycling is achieved
Increase pressure to 60 psi
Check for fluid leaks & listen for air leaks
Ensure that the pump does not cycle erratically
Close the discharge valve and deadhead for 2 minutes
Pump must not experience machine gunning, erratic cycling or leaks
Open discharge valve and expel the remaining DI water
Prepare the pump for drying
4.9.b Dry Pump
Connect vacuum hose to discharge line
Connect purge line to fluid inlet
60 psig Supply Pressure
Cycle pump & vacuum dry by rotating pump side to side for 30 seconds.
Turn off Air Supply and allow the pump to purge for 5 minutes.
4.9.c Dry Suction
20 psig Supply Pressure Target
Record Suction Value
Target = 12 in-Hg.