Advantage Controls MicroLinx L Series User manual
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MicroLinx Series L
Electronic Metering Pump
Product Manual
Important Safety Instructions
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Advantage Controls
4700 Harold-Abitz Dr.
Muskogee, OK 74403
Phone: 800-743-7431
Fax: 888-686-6212
www.advantagecontrols.com
7/2022
C US
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................... 3
Model Numbering............................................................................. 3
Unpacking........................................................................................ 4
Safety Considerations...................................................................... 4
Installation........................................................................................ 5
Start-Up............................................................................................ 7
Optional Features ............................................................................ 7
Menu Navigation.............................................................................. 8
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External Signal Cable Wiring ......................................................... 18
Liquid End Diagram ....................................................................... 19
Replacement Parts ........................................................................ 20
Maintenance .................................................................................. 21
Trouble Shooting............................................................................ 22
Manufacturer’s Product Warranty
Advantage Controls warrants units of its manufacture to be free of defects in material or workmanship. Liability
under this policy extends for 24 months from date of installation. Liability is limited to repair or replacement of
any failed equipment or part proven defective in material or workmanship upon manufacturer’s examination.
Removal and installation costs are not included under this warranty. Manufacturer’s liability shall never exceed
the selling price of equipment or part in question. Advantage disclaims all liability for damage caused by its
products by improper installation, maintenance, use or attempts to operate products beyond their intended
functionality, intentionally or otherwise, or any unauthorized repair. Advantage is not responsible for damages,
injuries or expense incurred through the use of its products.
The above warranty is in lieu of other warranties, either expressed or implied. No agent of ours is authorized
to provide any warranty other than the above.
30 Day Billing Memo Policy
Advantage Controls maintains a unique factory exchange program to ensure uninterrupted service with minimum
downtime. If your unit malfunctions, call 1-800-743-7431, and provide our technician with Model and Serial
Number information. If we are unable to diagnose and solve your problem over the phone, a fully warranted
replacement unit will be shipped, usually within 48 hours, on a 30-Day Billing Memo.
This service requires a purchase order and the replacement unit is billed to your regular account for payment.
The replacement unit will be billed at current list price for that model less any applicable resale discount.
Upon return of your old unit, credit will be issued to your account if the unit is in warranty. If the unit is out of
warranty or the damage not covered, a partial credit will be applied based upon a prorated replacement price
schedule dependent on the age of the unit. Any exchange covers only the controller or pump. Electrodes,
liquid end components and other external accessories are not covered.
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Introduction
This manual covers all facets of operation of the Advantage MicroLinx pump, including unpacking, mounting,
electrical and plumbing connection, and start-up. Safety, maintenance and repair, warranty, and factory
information is also provided. Please read this manual completely before proceeding. Observe safety protocols
and heed all warnings and precautions.
Model Numbering
particular pump. Your pump may be supplied with one or more of the options described in this manual. To
determine what features apply to your pump, check the model number label located on the pump.
Model Number Example L 30 X 1 – K F C 1
Output
05 = 5 GPD (18.9 LPD) at 300 PSI (20.6 bar)
12 = 12 GPD (45.4 LPD) at 250 PSI (17.2 bar)
15 = 15 GPD (56.7 LPD) at 150 PSI (10.3 bar)
30 = 30 GPD (113.5 LPD) at 100 PSI (6.8 bar)
45 = 45 GPD (170.3 LPD) at 75 PSI (5.1 bar)
Control
X = Speed adjustment with timers, pulse, & mA in
Voltage
1= 120 vac, USA plug and agency approvals
2= 120-220 vac, no plug
Pump Head Material
K = Kynar D= Kynar degassing head
S = 316 Stainless
Seat Material
V = Viton
F =
H = Hypalon
Check Ball
C = Ceramic
S=Stainless
Tubing Connections
1 = 75-200 PSI (5.1-13.7 bar)
2 =
P =
R =
U =
V =
NOTES: This list represents our most popular options. If you have an option not covered, contact the factory
or your dealer for more details.
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Unpacking
The MicroLinx pump has been shipped as a complete package, ready for installation.If the shipping carton
shows any signs of damage, notify the shipping company immediately upon receipt. Advantage Controls
cannot be held responsible for damage from shipping.
Unpack the carton and insure the following items are present:
2. Suction, discharge and priming tubing 5. Instruction manual
3. Foot valve and weight
Safety Considerations
WARNINGS
Installation Location
ambient temperature should not exceed 120 degrees F (50o
life of the pump. Do not use the standard poly tubing in direct sunlight.
Liquid Compatibility
supplier or local Advantage Controls distributor for further information.
Protective Clothing
Always wear protective clothing, face shield, safety glasses and gloves when working on or near a metering
pump. Refer to solution’s SDS precautions from your solution supplier.
Water Pre-Prime and Testing
All pumps are pre-primed with water when shipped from the factory and some water may be present. All UL
electrical safety evaluations performed with water only.
Tubing and Piping Connections
Pumps uses carefully matched components to achieve a predictable metering output. This can only be
and are sealed by the O-rings. Excessive overtightening or use of a pipe wrench can cause damage to the
Discharge Tubing Length
There is an approximate 2.5 psi capability lost for every 1 foot of vertical rise of the discharge tubing to the
injection point. It is recommended that all discharge tubing be shielded to prevent possible injury in case of
rupture or accidental damage. If tubing is exposed to sunlight, black UV resistant tubing should be installed.
Check tubing frequently for cracks and replace as necessary.
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Clear Vinyl Tubing
connection to suction and prime return lines of the pump head and must not be used as discharge tubing.
Plumbing
Always adhere to your local plumbing codes and requirements. Check local plumbing codes for guidelines.
Advantage Controls is not responsible for improper installations. If you are pumping downhill or into low or no
system pressure, a back pressure/anti-syphon device such as Advantage’s Three Function Valve should be
installed to prevent over pumping or syphoning. Contact your Advantage Pump representative.
Retightening Components
may be necessary to retighten the head bolts and tubing connections periodically.
Electrical Connections
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the metering pump must be plugged into a properly grounded, grounding-
type receptacle with ratings conforming to the data on the pump control panel. The pump must be connected
to a good ground. DO NOT USE ADAPTERS! All wiring must conform to local electrical codes.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
To reduce the risk of electric shock, install only on a circuit protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI).
Installation
Suction Lift Installation
Mount the pump around the top of the solution tank, not to exceed 5 feet from pump to bottom of tank.
Flooded Suction
This installation is recommended for very low outputs, solutions that gasify and/or high viscosity solutions.
Priming is easier and loss of prime is reduced. Failure of the pump diaphragm or rupture of the solution
tubing can cause loss of solution in the tank.
Suction Lift Flooded Suction Not Recommended
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Wall Mounting
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sition for proper operation. The head can be removed and rotated 90oif needed to keep the inlet and outlet
valves in a vertical position.
Foot Valve Installation
A weight is provided to hold the tubing and foot valve in a vertical position at the bottom of the tank. Do not
allow the foot valve to lay horizontally in the container. This defeats the action of the valve and causes
the pump to lose prime. Keep suction tubing reasonably short and avoid high spots or bends.
Injection Valve Installation
this valve must be mounted within 45o
Install this end into the piping system. Connect the pump’s discharge tubing to the opposite end of the injector.
Pipe Cross
Section
Injection
Check Valve
USE
Teflon Tape On
These Threads Only
DO NOT
Use Teflon Tape
On Machine Threads
Flow
80°
Variation
Acceptable
Optional Three Function Valve
into the suction side of a circulating pump. It provides protection against an accidental application of suction
provides back pressure to permit metering into atmospheric discharge (open container) without overpumping.
Priming Valve Connection
Connect the clear poly tubing to the outlet of the bleed or priming valve. Position the free end of this tube
poly tubing should be connected to the outlet of this valve, the other end of the tube should be placed in the
Tubing Nut Connections
the seal. Hand tighten only. Do not use a wrench or pliers
WARNING: Clear exible tubing is not intended for pressurized use.
3/8”
1/4”
TUBING MUST SLIP OVER NIPPLE
1/4” TUBING ADAPTERIMPORTANT THE END OF THE TUBING
When installation is made into a line with
zero pressure or when pumping into an open
vessel, use the optional three function injection
valve which provides back pressure and
anti-syphon capabilities.
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Start-Up
Priming the Pump
Plug in pump. Set the strokes per minute to maximum speed (see 2.2 Manual section on pg 9). While pump
bleed valve or damage may occur.
Adjusting Feed Rate
Standard strokes per minute settings available are: 0-200 strokes per minute.
Calculating Output
A pump’s output per minute can be determined by dividing the maximum rated gallons per day by 1440
(minutes per day). For example, a 30 gallons per day (gpd) pump at a maximum speed setting of 200 strokes
per minute (spm) will pump 0.000104 gallons per stroke (gps).
30 ÷ 1440 = 0.0208 gpm ÷ 200 spm = 0.000104
With this value and the pump’s speed setting (strokes per minute) you can calculate your pump’s output at
it’s rated pressure. A 30 gpd pump set at 50 strokes per minute:
50spm x .000104gps x 1440 (minutes per day) = 7.49 gallons per day
Optional Features
External Auto-Stop
Pumps with this option are allowed to stroke as long as they see a closed condition from a dry contact source
Degassing Head
viton seat. This valve constantly allows any air trapped in the head to vent out of the priming return tubing
to the tank. A small amount of the pump’s total output may be lost back to the tank.
No adjustment to the degass valve is typically needed but a half turn counter clockwise will vent the head
and allow for a fast prime if needed. The degassing valve must then be reseated but not over tightened
for proper operations.
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Menu Navigation
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
30.0%
60 STROKES/MIN
PULSE X 1
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
30.0%
60 STROKES/MIN
PULSE X 1
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
30.0%
60 STROKES/MIN
PULSE X 1
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
30.0%
60 STROKES/MIN
PULSE X 1
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
30.0%
60 STROKES/MIN
PULSE X 1
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
30.0%
60 STROKES/MIN
PULSE X 1
MENU / ENTER - Used to
the run status screen.
UP / DOWN arrows - Used
to adjust values as well
as navigate to other menu
categories.
POWER indicator - Will be
solid "green" when power is
supplied to the pump.
STATUS indicator
"red" on each stroke when
pump is running.
To access the menus press the Menu / Enter key on the front panel. This takes you out of the run status
computer mouse over a link and the Menu / Enter button will act as a mouse click.
FLASHING = Highlighted, SOLID = Selected
Some options will have separate screens and some values will change on the same screen. Exit / Save will
1. Run Mode / Status Screen
Displays the run mode,
status, and current
values.
32.0%
64 STROKES/MIN
PULSE X 1
Tip: Manual mode will
allow you to use the
arrow keys to increase &
decrease these values
while on this screen.
Mode Status
30.0
RUN TIME - 00:00:00
BATCH ON
30.0%
RUN 11:00 IN 1.0gl
WM TIMER OFF
32.0%
64 STROKES/MIN
MANUAL ON
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2. Cong Menu
OFF TIMERS
MANUAL CLOCK SET
MULT/DIV PASSWORD
mA IN WIFI-ON
OFF - Select to stop pump from operating.
MANUAL - Pump is always on at set speed rate.
MULT/DIV
mA IN - Externally paced speed based on mA input.
TIMERS - Choose from Batch, Pulse, Recycle or 28-Day timer.
CLOCK SET - Adjust clock settings.
PASSWORD - Set, change, remove a password. 0000 always shown if a password is set or not.
WIFI
each press of Menu/Enter.
Note: The Timers menu has a selection for the auto STOP input to select if the pump stops when the input
sees Open or Closed regardless of operation mode.
2.1 O
OFF TIMERS
MANUAL CLOCK SET
MULT/DIV PASSWORD
mA IN WIFI-ON
OFF
- Push Enter -
OFF OFF
This is where you select the OFF menu.
The run mode / status screen will change and display OFF and the
pump will stop running.
2.2 Manual
OFF TIMERS
MANUAL CLOCK SET
MULT/DIV PASSWORD
mA IN WIFI-ON
2.5%
5 STROKES/MIN
MANUAL ON
This is where you select the MANUAL menu.
The run mode / status screen will change and display the last used
manual settings. The pump will begin running.
Use the Up/Down arrow keys to raise and lower the speed. The
Note: The pump will stop running if the run mode / status screen is
not shown.
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2.3 Multiply/Divide
OFF TIMERS
MANUAL CLOCK SET
MULT/DIV PASSWORD
mA IN WIFI-ON
PULSES IN MULTIPLY
BY 1
MAX/SPH 12000
CONFIG EXIT/SAVE
3.0%
6 STROKES/MIN
PULSE X 1
This is where you select the MULT/DIV menu.
This will display the MULT/DIV submenu.
PULSES IN will toggle Multiply / Divide with each press of the Menu/
Enter button. Use the Up/Down arrows to move to the next item.
Press Menu/Enter to select the BY value. The selection will stop
Adjust the MAX/SPH value similar to BY above. Increments of 100
up to 12,000.
Note: The pump will stop running if the run mode / status screen is
not shown.
2.4 mA In
OFF TIMERS
MANUAL CLOCK SET
MULT/DIV PASSWORD
mA IN WIFI-ON
@4mA 0%
@20mA 100%
CONFIG EXIT/SAVE
1.0%
2 STROKES/MIN
mA 4.16 mA
This is where you select the mA menu.
This will display the mA submenu.
Press Menu/Enter to select the @4mA value. The selection will stop
Adjust the @20mA value similar to @4mA above.
Note: The pump will stop running if the run mode / status screen is
not shown.
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2.5 Timers
OFF TIMERS
MANUAL CLOCK SET
MULT/DIV PASSWORD
mA IN WIFI-ON
1.0%
Run 11:00 in 1.0gl
WM TIMER OFF
This is where you select the TIMERS menu.
Timers: WM Timer, Recycle, Stop Close [Open], 28-Day,
Batch. Note: Each timer has it's own submenu except
Stop Close [Open].
Note: To return to the run mode / status screen, select
2.5.1 Water Meter Timer
WM TIMER 28 DAY
RECYCLE BATCH
STOP CLOSE
CONFIG
RUN TIME 11:00 M:S
WM SET ACCUM SET
CONFIG
RUN TIME 11:00 M:S
WM SET ACCUM SET
CONFIG
RUN TIME 11:00 M:S
WM SET ACCUM SET
CONFIG
WM UNITS gl/Contact
WM VALUE 0 0 0 1
DEBOUNCE 00 sec
EXIT/SAVE
TOTALIZER 0
RESET TOTAL YES
RUN AFTER 0 0 0 1 pl
1.0 gl EXIT/SAVE
This is where you select the WM TIMER submenu.
Use the Up/Down arrows to select the RUN TIME minutes.
arrows to change the RUN TIME minute values from 0-59.
arrows to go to the RUN TIME seconds. Repeat the process
to update the RUN TIME seconds.
This is where you select the WM SET submenu.
to select the value you would like to change. Press Menu/
Down arrows to go to the next setting. Press Menu/Enter to
select the next setting. Repeat the process for editing.
This is where you select the ACCUM SET submenu.
steps as described above in the WM SET.
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2.5.2 Recycle Timer
WM TIMER 28 DAY
RECYCLE BATCH
STOP CLOSE
CONFIG
ON CYCLE 00:00 M:S
OFF CYCLE 12:00 H:M
CONFIG EXIT/SAVE
This is where you select the RECYCLE submenu.
Use the Up/Down arrows to select the ON CYCLE minutes.
entry. Then, use the Up/Down arrows to go to the ON CYCLE seconds.
Repeat the update process.
to the OFF CYCLE value. Edit with the same steps as described
above in ON CYCLE.
2.5.3 Stop Close [Open]
WM TIMER 28 DAY
RECYCLE BATCH
STOP CLOSE
CONFIG EXIT/SAVE
This is where you toggle the STOP CLOSE [OPEN] options.
Press Menu/Enter to toggle CLOSE / OPEN selection.
Note: External signal cable wiring is shown on page 18.
2.5.4 28 Day Timer
WM TIMER 28 DAY
RECYCLE BATCH
STOP CLOSE
CONFIG
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 3
PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 4
CONFIG EXIT /SAVE
ALL WEEKS OFF
RUN TIME 00:00 H:M
START TIME 12:00 H:M
EXIT/SAVE
This is where you select the 28 DAY TIMER submenu.
This is where you select the 28 DAY PROGRAM submenus.
Use the Up/Down arrows to select the ALL WEEKS values.
Then, use the Up/Down arrows to go to the RUN TIME hour. Repeat
the process to update the RUN TIME minutes and START TIME hour
and minutes.
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2.5.5 Batch Timer
WM TIMER 28 DAY
RECYCLE BATCH
STOP CLOSE
CONFIG
RUN BATCH
RUN TIME 00:00 H:M
CONFIG EXIT/SAVE
This is where you select the BATCH submenu.
Use the Up/Down arrows to select the RUN TIME hour.
entry. Then, use the Up/Down arrows to go to the RUN TIME minutes.
Repeat the update process.
Note: Choose RUN BATCH to immediately jump to the run mode /
status screen and begin the countdown process.
2.6 Clock Set
OFF TIMERS
MANUAL CLOCK SET
MULT/DIV PASSWORD
mA IN WIFI-ON
TIME 15:49 H:M
DAY TUESDAY
WEEK 3
15:54:43 W=3
TUESDAY EXIT/SAVE
This is where you select the CLOCK SET menu.
Note: The pump time must be re-adjusted if this menu is selected.
This will display the CLOCK SET submenu.
Press Menu/Enter to select the TIME hour value. The selection will
0-23.
Adjust the TIME minutes value similar to TIME hour above.
Increments of 00 up to 59.
Adjust the DAY and WEEK values similar to TIME above.
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2.7 Password
OFF TIMERS
MANUAL CLOCK SET
MULT/DIV PASSWORD
mA IN WIFI-ON
0000
ENTER PASS EXIT/SAVE
This is where you select the PASSWORD menu.
This will display the PASSWORD screen.
the value from 0-9.
Up/Down arrows to go to the next number. Press Menu/Enter to select
the next number. Repeat the process for editing all 4 numbers.
Note: The password will become active appoximately 2 minutes after
key press inactivity.
2.8 WiFi
OFF TIMERS
MANUAL CLOCK SET
MULT/DIV PASSWORD
mA IN WIFI-ON
This is where you select the WIFI menu.
Press Menu/Enter to toggle between WIFI-ON and WIFI-OFF.
be within 300 feet line of site to connect to the pump. To interface and
store or Apple app store. You may also manually connect to the pump
through a browser without the AirAdvantage app.
the label on the top of the pump.
Air Advantage
Access WebAdvantage, System Builder, product manuals, and other water
treatment tools all from one place. Available for free on the Apple app store
and Google Play store.
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AirAdvantage App WiFi Connection
Step 1:
Open the AirAdvantage
app.
Press the "Linx" button.
Step 2:
Press "Add Device" or
the "+" button.
Step 3:
Enter a custom Name.
SSID in the Serial
Press the "Submit"
button.
Step 4:
The pump will be added
to the list.
Press the pump name or
right arrow to continue.
Step 5:
Press the "Connect"
button.
Step 6:
Press "Join" to continue.
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Step 7:
Connected successfully.
Press "OK" to continue.
Step 8:
Pump run screen.
button to continue.
Step 9:
Press a button to make
changes as previously
described in this manual.
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Browser Manual WiFi Connection
Step 1:
your device.
Press the connection
SSID.
Step 2:
Enter the password.
Note: This is located on
label on top of the pump.
Step 3:
After connection is made,
click on the "information"
icon.
Record the router IP
address.
Step 4:
Enter the router IP
address as the website
URL and press enter/
return/go.
will disconnect if the
browser is closed.
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External Signal Cable Wiring
1
2
34
5
6
7
RED
GREEN
BLUE
BLACK
ORANGE
WHITE
1 - Red
2 - Black
3 - Blue
4 - White
5 - Orange
6 - Green
ML-CABLE-7P-6
1 - Red = External auto-stop
2 - Black = External auto-stop
3 - Blue = Pulse in
4 - White = (+) 4-20mA input
5 - Orange = Pulse in
6 - Green = (-) 4-20mA input
MicroLinx Pump Connections
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PVDF Liquid End Diagram
2
3
8
9
6
14
15
4
7
1
OR
OR
OR
OR
56a
11
10
12
13
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Item Description
1 Complete Head Kit*
2 Injection Valve
3 Foot Valve
4 Suction Valve
5 Discharge Valve
6 Priming Valve Assembly
6a Degassing Valve Assembly
7 Pump Head
8 Priming Tube Assembly
9 Priming Tubing
10 Head Bolts
11 Diaphragm
12 Support Ring
13 Shaft Seal
14 Discharge Tubing
15 Suction Tubing
16 Weight
*Complete Head Kit
includes items:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11
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Replacement Parts
Getting the right materials of construction for your spare parts is easy. Using positions 6-9 of the
pump model number, example: L30X1-KFCV.Find the assembly needed and add the codes of
NOTES:
1. Complete head assemblies use positions 2 and 3 of the pump model number plus 6-9 to identify the cor-
rect part number. Example L30X1-KFCV uses a CHL-30-KFCV.
2. Stainless steel heads liquid end is alway SFSP and the head kit is CHL-__ __ - SFSP.
3. Stainless steel heads suction and discharge valve part # is R00325.
Part Assemblies
Item Description Part Number
1..................... Complete Head Assembly..........................CHL- __ __ -__ __ __ __
Body Seat Ball Connection
D— PVDF/Degas V— Viton C— Ceramic 1 R
K— PVDF F S— Stainless 2 U
S— Stainless Steel H— Hypalon P V
*SS head only.
All PVDF Assemblies
2..................... Injection Valve Assembly ......................................INJ-L- K__ __ __
3-Function Injection Valve........................................3FV- K__ __ __
3..................... Foot Valve Assembly........................................... FTV-L- K__ __ __
4..................... Suction Valve Assembly. ..................................... SUC-L- K__ __ __
5..................... Discharge Valve Assembly....................................DIS-L- K__ __ __
6..................... Priming Valve Assembly........................................PRI-L- K__ __ __
6a................... Degas Valve Assembly .......................................DGS-L- K__ __ __
8..................... Priming Tube Assembly .......................................PRT-L- K__ __ __
Seat Ball Connection
V— Viton C— Ceramic 1
F 2
H— Hypalon R
Single Parts
9..................... Priming Tubing .............................................................................................................R00255
14................... ...............................................................................................R00122
...............................................................................................R00267
15................... ..............................................................................................R00255
...................................................................................................R00122
..................................................................................................R00097
16................... Tubing Weight ..............................................................................................................R00139
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