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Flotronic F Slim series User Manual

Flotronic F Slim series
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Flotronic F Slim series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFlotronic
ModelF Slim series
CategoryWater Pump
LanguageEnglish

Summary

The Pumps

F Series award-winning metal pumps

Metal pumps, award-winning, suitable for various industries.

F Series Polypropylene, PVC, PVDF and aluminium pumps

Plastic/aluminium pumps for solvents, chemicals, dyes.

F Series stainless steel and exotic metal pumps

Versatile pumps in stainless steel/Hastelloy for diverse applications.

F Series Chemflo virgin and anti-static PTFE pumps

Chemically inert PTFE pumps for hazardous acids and chemicals.

General Information

Declaration of Conformity

Statement of compliance with Machinery and Pressure Equipment Directives.

Training

Recommended training for personnel involved in FPL product use.

Limitations of Use

Essential Safety Requirements (ESR)

ATEX DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU (EXPLOSION HAZARD SAFETY)

Safety guidelines for equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Health Hazard Warning

ATEX Safety Manual

GENERAL

General instructions and responsibilities for ATEX safety.

SAFETY

Safety marking, products in explosive atmospheres, scope of compliance.

Marking

Explanation of ATEX equipment marking and nameplate details.

Avoiding excessive surface temperatures

Ensuring equipment temperature class matches hazard zone.

Installation

Pumps with 7" and 10" diameter diaphragms

Installation details for 7" and 10" diaphragm pumps.

Pumps with 12” Diameter Diaphragms

Installation guidance specific to 12" diaphragm pumps.

Pumps with 14" Diameter Diaphragms

Installation specifications for 14" diaphragm pumps.

Hydrostatic Testing

Operation of Pumps & Torque Figures

Pumps with 7” Diameter Diaphragms

Recommended tightening torques for 7" diaphragm pump components.

Pumps with 10” Diameter Diaphragms

Recommended tightening torques for 10" diaphragm pump components.

Pumps with 12” Diameter Diaphragms

Recommended tightening torques for 12" diaphragm pump components.

Pumps with 14" Diameter Diaphragms

Recommended tightening torques for 14" diaphragm pump components.

Noise Levels

Servicing & Diaphragm Fitting Instructions

Diaphragm Fitting Instructions

Step-by-step guide for correctly fitting new diaphragms.

FITTING REINFORCED DIAPHRAGMS

Special procedures for fitting reinforced diaphragm packages.

F Series 500 Style Plastic & Aluminium Pumps

F Series 710 Style Stainless Steel Pumps

PROCEDURE FOR FITTING DIVIDER SEAL (PTFE)

Method for fitting PTFE divider seals in 710 Style pumps.

F Series Good Food Style Pump

F Series Slim Style Metallic Pumps

NON SEATED VERSIONS

Maintenance procedures for non-seated slim style metallic pumps.

SEATED VERSIONS

Maintenance procedures for seated slim style metallic pumps.

F Series 'K' Style Chemflo All PTFE

ACCESS TO VALVES AND SEATS

Steps to access and remove valve and seat assemblies.

CHANGING DIVIDER SEALS

Instructions for replacing divider seals in Chemflo pumps.

Air Valves

Pulsation Dampers

MAINTENANCE

General maintenance procedures for pulsation dampers.

DISASSEMBLY

Steps for disassembling pulsation dampers.

Rupture Protection Barriers & Alarm Systems

RUPTURE PROTECTION PACKAGE

Instructions for installing/maintaining rupture protection packages.

SENTINEL ALARM - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating steps for the Sentinel alarm system.

THE HARDWARE - GUARDIAN SYSTEM

Description of the Guardian system hardware components.

Trouble Shooting

Diaphragms fail after very short working life?

Common issues and solutions for diaphragm failure.

Pump stalls?

Causes and remedies for pump stalling.

Pump doesn't suck?

Troubleshooting steps when the pump fails to draw fluid.

Further Assistance

Tips for Best Results

Advice for achieving optimal performance from Flotronic pumps.

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