Hydrotech C, C PLUS, A PLUS, E, E-DC and E PLUS Series PULSAtron - Manual (Page 9)

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4.2 PIPING
• Use provided tubing of specified size for connection. Connect tubing securely
to prevent leakage of chemical and the entrance of air. Since plastic nuts are
used for fittings, they should not be tightened excessively (i.e. hand tighten
only). NPT suction and discharge valves must NOT be over tightened. Hold
fitting in place while adding piping and fittings. NPT suction and discharge
valves should only be tightened 25 to 35 in. lbs. (4.5-6.3 kg/cm).
• If the air bleed valve assembly is being used, a return line (tubing) should be
securely connected and routed back to the storage tank. To avoid possible
injury from chemicals do not attempt to prime using a bleed valve without
installing a return line.
• When pump is shelf mounted or top mounted on tank, suction tubing should
be kept as short as possible.
• To maintain metering performance, a backpressure/injection valve is provided.
The spring in the standard injection valve typically adds 17 - 20 PSI (1.17 - 1.38
BAR) to the line pressure, with the exception of the H8 pump, which adds 8 - 10
PSI (.55 - .69 BAR). The injection valve must be installed in the discharge line.
Best practice is to install the injection valve at the point of chemical injection.
• If the discharge tubing is going to be exposed to direct sunlight, black tubing
should be used instead of the standard white translucent tubing supplied with
each pump. To obtain, contact supplier.
• To prevent clogging or check valve malfunction always install a strainer
assembly to the end of the suction tubing (Figure 5). This foot valve/strainer
assembly should always be installed 1 to 2 inches (2-5 cm) above the bottom
of the chemical tank. This will help prevent clogging the strainer with any solids
that may settle on the tank bottom. The chemical tank and foot valve/strainer
should be cleaned regularly, to ensure continuous trouble free operation. If
the chemical being pumped regularly precipitates out of solution or does not
dissolve easily or completely (e.g. calcium hydroxide), a mixer should be used
in the chemical tank. These are readily available in many motor configurations
and mounting. To obtain, contact supplier.
• A flooded suction (tank liquid level always at a higher
elevation than the pump) is recommended when pumping
solutions such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl),
hydrogen peroxide (H
2
O
2
), etc., which are likely to
produce air bubbles. Maintaining a low liquid temperature
will also help eliminate this problem.
• Pipe corrosion can result if dilution at the injection point
does not occur rapidly. This problem is easily prevented
by observing this simple rule: install injection fitting so
that the end is in the center of the flow stream of the line
being treated. Trim injector tip as required. See Figure
6. Note: Extended injection assemblies are available for
large water lines. Consult your supplier for more
information.
FIGURE 6