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PATENTS: U.S.05971402, U.S.05370507, U.S.06106246, U.S.13/536,439 07/25/13 – ME55D-A
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Evolve 55D Pump
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ME55D
Operation/Maintenance Manual
1 INSTALLATION
1.1 UNPACKING
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 / CONNECTION
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 pump base. The exhaust location
requires 1/2” (12mm) minimum clearance behind the master head. Care should be taken to
prevent flooding the exhaust port when the pump is located in a wet bench plenum. For
remote exhaust connection see Section 1.3 below.
Air Inlet: 1/4” FNPT (3/8” Dia. [8mm] supply tube minimum).
Air Supply: 20-100 psig (.14 - .69 MPa) clean dry air or nitrogen (see Performance
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.
1.3 REMOTE EXHAUST CONNECTION
Some installations may benefit from remotely exhausting air from the pump to eliminate
unwanted air turbulence or to prevent potentially damaging chemical vapors from entering
the pump air cavities.
• Remove existing Muffler Assembly from the pump base.
NOTE 1: Use O-r ing to seal stainless steel or other rigid plumbing.
The Evolve 55 pump uses molded ultrapure PFA fluid port adapters. Two types of adapters
are available: one with a Perlast o-ring and one using a PTFE gasket. Both adapters end in
a ¾” pipe. The adapter can be ordered with a standard pipe or tube fitting (see below for
options) or can be customized to fit any facility piping. Figure Figure 2-1 shows the fluid port
adapters
Figure 2-1: Perlast O-ring and PTFE Gasket Fluid Port Adapters
Available Pipe Connection Fittings:
• ¾” Pipe Stubout
• ¾” Tube Stubout
• ½” Flare Fitting
• ¾” Flare Fitting
• 1” Flare Fitting
• ¾” Pillar Fitting
• ¾” Female NPT Fitting
These fittings can be ordered with either the Perlast O-ring adapter or the PTFE Gasket
adapter. If additional pipe fitting types are needed, contact your sales associate. Custom
configurations are available to adapt the Evolve 55 to any facility configuration.
• Pump air supply pressure must be regulated. (See Figure 3-2: Pressure vs. Fluid
Temperature Chart.)
• Open the fluid suction (IN) line valve, if necessary.
• Open the fluid discharge (OUT) line valve, if necessary.
• Start slowly with air regulator at low (> 20 psi) pressure setting. Increase pressure to
attain desired flow, up to the maximum rating (See Section 3.1).
• 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 away from operators.
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.
NOTE: Specif icat ion to be used to size regulators and control valves.
Evolve 55 Pump Performance
0.70 MPa
0.60 MPa
0.50 MPa
0.40 MPa
0.30 MPa
Discharge Pressure
0.20 MPa
0.10 MPa
0.00 MPa
100 PSI
2 SCFM
90 PSI
80 PSI
70 PSI
60 PSI
50 PSI
40 PSI
30 PSI
20 PSI
10 PSI
0 PSI
0 GPM2 GPM4 GPM6 GPM8 GPM10 GPM12 GPM14 GPM16 GPM
0 LPM10 LPM20 LPM30 LPM40 LPM50 LPM60 LPM
Figure 3-1: Pump Performance Curves with Air Consumption
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.
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, an 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.
Pump Rebuild Service
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 4.1.a) 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,
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.
4.7.a Head Removal
• Loosen quick grip nuts on the transfer tubes from the Jaco fittings in the 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 fluid adapter ports and lock body into bench mounting
fixture. NOTE: Securely attach mounting fixture to work surface using hardware
provided.
Figure 4-2: Pump and Mounting Fixture
• Remove the transfer tubes from pump heads (using latex gloves to assist grip).
• Remove the leak port plug and seal
• Remove the smart pilot cap, seal, and smart pilot assembly
• Remove the muffler assembly
• Using the torque tool, turn the 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.)
CAUTION: Following disassembly, parts should be thoroughly washed to be free
• Unscrew push plate from the shaft in a counter-clockwise direction. Pull other push plate
and shaft from pump body.
• 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.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 loosen Jaco nut until transfer tubes can be removed. Do not remove the
Jaco fitting from the base unless the fitting is damaged.
• 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 Pump Cleaning
• Gently spray clean with DI water, or rinse by dunking all components in 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 in Figure 4-3.) Torque to 45in-lbs.
4.8.a.1 Shuttle spool assembly instructions (See Figure 4-4 for details)
• Hold shuttle spool (item 1) upright and align slot and in detent legs (item 2) with
notch on shuttle spool
• Apply pressure upward onto base of detent legs with thumb and index finger
• 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.
Figure 4-4: Shuttle Spool Assembly
• Insert spool assembly into shuttle sleeve (do not lubricate spool or sleeve).
• Install seal onto seal groove shoulder of shuttle cap.
• Thread shuttle cap into head. Ensure that seal fully seats onto cap. (No gap should show
between seal and cap shoulder. Torque to 40 in-lbs.
ATTENTION: Threads should be snug. Do not over tighten.
•Perform this step only if the Jaco fitting was removed during disassembly. Inspect
Jaco fittings for damage. If damaged replace with black polypropylene Jaco Fittings
(Jaco Part No. 10-8-4-P-PG. These parts can be ordered from Trebor or purchased
separately)
•Perform this step only if the Jaco fitting was removed during disassembly. Apply
PTFE thread tape to the NPT threads on the Jaco fittings. Do not tape more than ½ of
the threads. Thread Jaco fittings into base until the wrench hex contacts the base. See
Figure 4-5. Loosen nut.
Figure 4-5: Jaco Fitting Final Position
• Thread muffler assembly into base using 3/4” pin tool.
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.
• 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. See Figure 4-6. This
prevents damage to the TFE shaft seals and prevents dislodgement of shaft seals.
Figure 4-6: Shaft Insert Diagram with Tool
• Remove shaft insert tool and thread second push plate until engagement with the shaft
shoulder is achieved. Again, apply a ¼” turn to ensure proper installation.
4.8.c Head and Body Assembly
• Install the mounting fittings in the pump fluid adapter ports
• Thread union nut on one side hand tight. Do not install head or diaphragm at this point.
This will protect body during initial pump assembly.
• Place pump body with the union nut on the table.
• Place one head on the table with the air chamber facing up.
• Insert 8 PP pins into the 8 small holes around the circumference of the main seal.
• Install both diaphragms (make sure the wear resist disk is facing the pump head) onto
the head, ensuring that the PP pins pass through all 8 holes in both diaphragms.
• While holding the diaphragms in place, lift the pump head and place it on the pump
body. Ensure the transfer tube port openings are directed toward the bottom of the
pump. Fit all 8 PP pins into the holes in the pump body.
• While holding the pump head in place, position the slip ring onto the pump head
• Thread the union nut onto the pump body and tighten by hand.
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