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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TheARO diaphragm pump offers high volume delivery even at low air
pressureand a broad range of material compatibility options available.
Referto the model and option chart. ARO pumps feature stall resistant
design,modular air motor / fluid sections.
Airoperated double diaphragm pumps utilize a pressure differential in
theair chambers to alternately create suction and positive fluid pressure
inthe fluid chambers, ball checks insure a positive flow of fluid.
Pumpcycling will begin as air pressure is applied and it will continue to
pumpand keep up with the demand. It will build and maintain line pres-
sureand will stop cycling once maximum line pressure is reached (dis-
pensingdevice closed) and will resume pumping as needed.
AIR AND LUBE REQUIREMENTS
WARNING EXCESSIVEAIR PRESSURE. Can cause pump
damage,personal injury or property damage.
SAfilter capable of filtering out particles larger than 50 microns should
beused on the air supply.There is no lubrication required other than
the“O” ring lubricant which is applied during assembly or repair.
SIflubricatedair is present, make sure that it is compatible with the “O”
ringsand seals in the air motor section of the pump.
INSTALLATION
SVerifycorrect model / configuration prior to installation.
SRetorqueall external fasteners per specifications prior to start up.
SPumpsare tested in water at assembly.Flush pump with compatible
fluidprior to installation.
SWhenthe diaphragm pump is used in a forced-feed (flooded inlet)
situation,it is recommended that a “Check Valve” be installed at the
airinlet.
SMaterialsupply tubing should be at least the same diameter as the
pumpinlet manifold connection.
SMaterialsupply hose must be reinforced, non-collapsible type com-
patiblewith the material being pumped.
SPipingmust be adequately supported. Do not use the pump to sup-
portthe piping.
SUse flexible connections (such as hose) at the suction and dis-
charge.These connections should not be rigid piped and mustbe
compatiblewith the material being pumped.
SSecure the diaphragm pump legs to a suitablesurface (level and
flat)to insure against damage by vibration.
SPumpsthat need to be submersed must have both wet and non-wet
componentscompatible with the material being pumped.
SSubmersedpumps must have exhaust pipe above liquid level. Ex-
hausthose must be conductive and grounded.
SFlooded suction inlet pressure must not exceed 10 p.s.i.g. (0.69
bar).
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
SAlwaysflush the pump with a solvent compatible with the material
beingpumped if the material being pumped is subject to “setting up”
whennot in use for a period of time.
SDisconnectthe air supply from the pump if it is to be inactive for a few
hours.
PARTSAND SERVICE KITS
Referto the part views and descriptions as provided on page 4 through 7
forparts identification and Service Kit information.
SCertainARO “Smart Parts” are indicated which should be available
forfast repair and reduction of down time.
SService kits are divided to service two separate diaphragm pump
functions:1.AIRSECTION,2.FLUIDSECTION.TheFLUIDSEC-
TIONis divided further to match typical part MATERIAL OPTIONS.
MAINTENANCE
SProvide a clean work surface to protect sensitive internal moving
partsfrom contamination from dirt and foreign matter during service
disassemblyand reassembly.
SKeepgood records of service activity and include pump in preven-
tivemaintenance program.
SBeforedisassembling, empty captured material in the outlet man-
ifold by turning the pump upside down to drain material from the
pump.
FLUID SECTION DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove(61) outlet manifold and (60) inlet manifold.
2. Remove(22) balls, (19) “O” rings (if applicable) and (21) seats.
3. Remove(15) fluid caps.
NOTE:Only PTFE diaphragm models use a primary diaphragm (7) and
abackup diaphragm (8). Refer to the auxiliary view in the Fluid Section
illustration.
4. Remove the (14) screw,(6) diaphragm washer, (7) or (7 / 8) dia-
phragms,and (5) backup washer.
NOTE:Do not scratch or mar the surface of (1) diaphragm rod.
FLUID SECTION REASSEMBLY
SReassemblein reverse order. Refer to the torque requirements on
page5.
SClean and inspect all parts. Replace worn or damaged partswith
newparts as required.
SLubricate (1) diaphragm rod and (144) “U” cup with LubriplateR
FML-2grease (94276 grease packet is included in service kit).
SFormodels with PTFE diaphragms: Item (8) Santoprenediaphragm
isinstalled with the side marked “AIR SIDE” towards the pump cen-
ter body. Install the PTFE diaphragm (7) with the side marked
“FLUIDSIDE” towards the (15) fluid cap.
SRe-checktorque settings after pump has been re-started and run a
while.
SHytrelRandVitonRare registeredtrademarks of the DuPont Company SKynarRis a registered trademark of Arkema Inc. SLoctiteRand 242Rare registered trademarks of Henkel Loctite Corporation S
SSantopreneRisa registered trademarkof Monsanto Company, licensed to Advanced Elastomer Systems, L.P.SLubriplateRis a registered trademark of Lubriplate Division (Fiske Brothers Refining Company) S
SARORisa registered trademarkof Ingersoll-Rand Company S271tis a trademark of Henkel Loctite Corporation S