SANDPIPER M10 Non-Metallic - Manual (Page 27)

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SAFE AIR
EXHAUST
DISPOSAL
AREA
PUMP INSTALLATION AREA
1" DIAMETER AIR
EXHAUST PIPING
1" DIAMETER AIR
EXHAUST PIPING
1" DIAMETER AIR
EXHAUST PIPING
MUFFLER
LIQUID
LEVEL
SUCTION
LINE
LIQUID
LEVEL
SUCTION
LINE
MUFFLER
MUFFLER
CONVERTED EXHAUST ILLUSTRATION
Illustration #1
Illustration #2
Illustration #3
PUMPING HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS
When a diaphragm fails, the pumped
liquid or fumes enter the air end of the
pump. Fumes are exhausted into
the surrounding environment. When
pumping hazardous or toxic materials,
the exhaust air must be piped to an
appropriate area for safe disposal. See
illustration #1 at right.
This pump can be submerged if
the pump materials of construction
are compatible with the liquid being
pumped. The air exhaust must be
piped above the liquid level. See
illustration #2 at right. Piping used for
the air exhaust must not be smaller
than 1/2" (1.27 cm) diameter. Reducing
the pipe size will restrict air flow and
reduce pump performance. When the
pumped product source is at a higher
level than the pump (flooded suction
condition), pipe the exhaust higher than
the product source to prevent siphoning
spills. See illustration #3 at right.
CONVERTING THE PUMP FOR
PIPING THE EXHAUST AIR
The following steps are necessary
to convert the pump to pipe the exhaust
air away from the pump.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to
remove the four self-tapping screws
(item 1-H).
Remove the muffler cap and muffler
(items 1-G and 1-F). The 3/8" NPT
molded threads in the air distribution
valve body (item 1-A).
Piping or hose may now be installed.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE:
The manufacturer recommends
installing a flexible hose or connection
between the pump and any rigid plumbing.
This reduces stresses on the molded
plastic threads of the air exhaust port.
Failure to do so may result in damage to
the air distribution valve body.
Any piping or hose connected
to the pump’s air exhaust port must
be physically supported. Failure to
support these connections could also
result in damage to the air distribution
valve body.
Exhaust Conversion Drawing