
installation &
operating instructions
Design Envelope 4302 & 4382
Vertical In-line Pumping Unit
6
1.2.5 armstrong dualarm hvac pump
flapper valve operating instructions
This dualArm hvac pumping unit is fitted with internal valves
to allow isolation of one pump for service and to automatically
prevent recirculation of the flow when only one pump is running.
Procedure for parallel or stand-by pumping
Discharge and suction valve stems should be locked in the
center position. This is indicated by both locking handles in
the vertical position and the center pin of the locking arms (4)
locked by the handles. This procedure allows the discharge
flapper valves to pivot freely and locks the suction valve firmly
in the center position.
Procedure for isolation of one side
1 Stop the pump to be serviced.
2 Close and lock the suction and discharge valves: as per
instructions below.
3 Ensure seal flushline interconnection valve is closed and
drain the isolated casing.
4 Service isolated pump as required.
Procedure for starting the pump after servicing
1 Ensure serviced pump is fully re-assembled including all
seal flush lines and drain plugs.
2 Fill the dry casing with system fluid by opening the seal
flushline interconnecting valve and the air vent fitting.
3 Allow the pressure to equalize in the two casings, if neces-
sary, by opening seal flush line interconnected valve.
4 Unlock the discharge valve as per instructions below.
5 Unlock the suction valve as per instructions below.
6 Close the seal flushline interconnect valve and restart pump.
note:
Keep hands and tools away from locked suction valve arm, as
the dierential pressure may cause the arm to rotate quickly
with force when unlocked.
Valve operation - refer to valve illustration on page 6(3", 4" &
6"valve) or page 7 (8"valve)
discharge valve
This valve performs the dual function of automatically sealing
the discharge of the inactive pump when one pump is running
and can manually be closed and locked to isolate one pump
for service.
Automatic flapper operation
In the flapper mode the two halves of the discharge valve are
free to pivot independently under normal operating conditions.
The locking handle (3) should be secured with the set screw (11)
in the vertical position with the center pin of the locking arm
(4) trapped by the locking handle (3).
Manual valve locking
The locking feature of this valve is to ensure a positive seal
(leak proof) of the discharge port on the pump to be serviced.
note:
Ensure the pump to be isolated is not operating before attempt-
ing to release the locking mechanism. Failure to do so may
result in injury to the operator and/or damage to the pump.
Locking
1 Loosen discharge side set screw (11) to release the locking
handle (3).
2 Rotate the discharge side locking handle (3) so that the
handle points toward the pump to be serviced and secure
in the horizontal position, using set screw (11). This releases
the discharge locking arm (4).
3 Rotate discharge valve shaft (16) towards the pump to be
isolated. The orientation of the shaft is indicated by the cen-
ter pin on the locking arm (4).
4 Raise the locking handle (3) so that the cam on the base of
the handle forces the pin of the locking arm (4) towards the
pump to be isolated. The locking handle (3) should be raised
to between 45 degrees and the vertical position.
5 Tighten set screw (11) to lock the locking handle (3) in
position.
This handle should not be rotated past the vertical position.
note:
Ensure the isolated pump is not operating before attempting to
release the locking mechanism. Failure to do so may result in
injury to the operator and/or damage to the pump.
Unlocking
1 Open the interconnecting valve on the seal flushline to
pressurize the serviced pump and vent air through bleeder
valve on series 4302 and 4382. Close these valves once the
pressure is equalized and air removed.
2 Loosen set screw (11) and lower locking handle (3) to the
horizontal position, secure with set screw (11).
3 Rotate valve to center position so that the center pin of
the locking arm (4) locates in the recess on the locking
handle (3).
4 Loosen set screw (11) and raise locking arm (3) to the verti-
cal position, locking the center pin in the locking arm recess,
secure with set screw (11).