Balcrank 1300-027 Instruction Manual

DEF Rotary Pump
Thoroughly read and understand this manual before
installing, operating or servicing this equipment.
Operation, Installation,
and Maintenance Guide
Model 1300-027
SERVICE BULLETIN SB 1088
Rev. D 6/12
®

GENERAL
The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) rotary pump is designed
for simplied delivery of DEF from a 55 gallon drum.
The compact/lightweight design makes it easy to switch
from an empty to new a drum.
Caution:
1) Always read and follow the uid manufacturers’s
recommendations regarding the use of protective
eye wear, clothing, gloves, and other personal
equipment.
2) Never alter or modify any parts of this product;
doing so may cause damage and/or personal
injury.
!
Do not place your hand or ngers over the
dispensing nozzle and/or aim the nozzle at
a person at any time. Personal injury may
result.
WARNING
!
GENERAL SAFETY
WARNING
!
DANGER: Not for use with uids that
have a ash point below 100°F ( 38°C,
examples: gasoline, alcohol). Sparking
could result in an explosion which could
result in death.
IMPORTANT
!
Read these safety warnings
and instructions in this manual
completely, before installation
and start up of the control handle.
It is the responsibility of the
purchaser to retain this manual for reference. Failure
to comply with the recommendations stated in this
manual will damage the control handle and void factory
warranty.
WARNING
!
Airborne particle hazards.
Wear eye protection.
OPERATION
Priming instructions
Assemble pump complete per assembly diagram 1.
on page 3.
Add hose & nozzle & secure with hose clamps.2.
Secure to the drum using the bung adapter (2” 3.
NPT).
Prime by turning slowly in the direction of the arrow 4.
on the side of the pump. **NOTE: must have
nozzle open in order to prime**
Pump is ready for use.5.
ASSEMBLY
For assembly, refer to the diagram on page 3. Ensure
all ttings are tight and use teon tape at each joint to
ensure proper t.
MAINTENANCE
Monthly and/or when drum is changed
Remove pump from the drum. Insert bottom tube 1.
into a pail of warm deionized or distilled water.
Cycle at a minimum, 5 gallons through the pump to
ensure all crystallized DEF has been dissolved.
Check all ttings to ensure they are tight.2.
Re-insert pump into drum and re-prime per3.
instructions above.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid pumps and crystallization
Diesel Exhaust Fluid is considered in the industry as a
“creep” product. This simply means that Diesel Exhaust
Fluid will nd its way through every possible opening.
Once Diesel Exhaust Fluid is exposed to air, the water
will evaporate leaving behind a “crystallized” white
powdery residue. This residue can be cleaned with
de-ionized water and a bit of scrubbing. As you can
imagine, allowing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid to “crystallize
in a pump is not a good idea. It can lead to premature
pump failure.
Here are some best practices to follow:
- Don’t allow the barrel, tote, or tank to run dry.
This introduces air into the pump and will cause
“crystallization”
- If at all possible, the pump should be used regularly to
keep “crystallization” to a minimum.
- If the Diesel Exhaust Fluid pump will not be used for
an extended period of time, it should be ushed with
de-ionized water to prevent ‘crystallization”
- If “crystallization” has occurred in your pump, don’t
try and pump it out. Open the pump and clean it with
de-ionized water
- Following these practices will ensure that your True
Blue pump will last and deliver Diesel Exhaust Fluid
as expected.
CAUTION
!

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FOOT VALVE
(3) 13” LONG
LENGTHS OF
TUBING
BUNG ADAPTER
7” LONG LENGTH
O F T U B I N G
H O S E B A R B
U S E P R O V I D E D T E F L O N T A P E A T
E A C H J O I N T T O E N S U R E P R O P E R F I T .
WARNING
!
Only operate the pump in the direc-
tion of the arrow on the side of the
pump. Do NOT rotate pump handle
backwards. Air will be introduced in to
the system and product will crystallize
causing pump failure & possible con-
tamination. Leave hose pressurized for
next dispense.
TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Pump will not deliver product
*NOTE: If none of the solutions
resolve the problem, contact
Balcrank Technical Service.
Empty drum1.
Pump is not primed2.
Loose suction tube or delivery 3.
hose
Debris in suction tube, pump 4.
housing or delivery hose/
nozzle
Product has crystallized in5.
pump
Replace drum1.
Ensure pump is primed follow-2.
ing priming instructions
Ensure all suction tube sec-3.
tions are properly secured &
sealed and delivery hose is
secure
Check for any Teon tape or 4.
debris in pump housing/tube/
delivery nozzle
Remove pump from the drum.5.
Insert bottom tube into a pail
of warm deionized or distilled
water. Cycle at a minimum,
5 gallons through the pump
to ensure all crystallized DEF
has been dissolved. Re-insert
pump into drum and re-prime
per instructions on page 2.
Part Number Description
832993 7” Tube section
832994 13” Tube section
REPLACEMENT PARTS
(2” NPT)

Balcrank®Corporation
Weaverville, NC 28787
800-747-5300
800-763-0840 Fax
www.balcrank.com
SERVICE BULLETIN SB1088
Rev. D 6/12
Revision Log:
Rev. A - New Release
Rev. B - Added trouble shooting table
Rev. C - Added part numbers for
replacement tube sections
Rev. D - 6/12 - Added caution about
DEF pumps and crystallization.
For Warranty Information Visit:
www.balcrank.com