Clarke CVPS Quick guide

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MODEL NO: CVPS
PART NO:
PART NO: 6499642
Strong Chemical Vane Pump
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE vane pump,
Suitable for use with strong corrosive chemicals such as acid (not suitable for use with nitric acid), alkali and water
based chemicals.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully.
SAFETY
To ensure safe and efficient operation, it is essential to read and follow each of these warnings and precautions.
1. When used to pump flammable liquids, improper use or installation of this product can cause serious bodily injury or
death.
2. Do NOT smoke near the pump or use the pump near an open flame. Fire could result.
3. When pumping flammable liquids, all equipment must be grounded to prevent the build up of static electricity
which may ignite vapours or gases.
SPECIFICATIONS
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of
purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not
used for the purpose for which it was intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be returned to us without prior
permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR FLUID TRANSFER INTO AIRCRAFT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT
SUITABLE FOR USE WITH FLUIDS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION OR AQUEOUS FLUIDS.
Barrel Adaptor Size 2" BSP Outlet Tube Diameter 19 mm
Max Flow 0.35l per rotation Dims (WxDxH) 215 x 270 x 1325 mm
Inlet Tube Diameter 27 mm Product Weight 2.1 kg

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ASSEMBLY
FITTING THE PUMP TO A BARREL
1. Assemble the pump using the required number of inlet tubes. Use the PTFE tape at all connections
• The tube which contains the black fiter + mesh should be at the bottom.
2. Screw the collar into the threaded opening of the barrel.
3. Raise or lower the inlet tube so that it is just off of the bottom of the barrel when fitted.
USING THE PUMP
1. Make sure all connections are secure and place a suitable container under the spout.
2. Rotate the handle to draw fluid from the barrel.
• The first time you use the pump, liquid should begin flowing after several turns of the handle
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE INLET FILTER
1. Unscrew the inlet filter from the bottom of the inlet tube and clear away any debris it has trapped.
2. Replace the filter.
WHAT IS SUPPLIED ASSEMBLED
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE PUMP WITHOUT THE FILTER IN PLACE.

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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TABLE
• Room Temperature
•%SayMassConcentration
WATER ACIDS ALKALI PETROLEUM
BASED
HALOGENS ALCOHOL THINNER
Sea Water Acetic Acid
20%
Potassium
Hydroxide
25%
Silicone Oil Calcium
Chloride 10%
Ethanol 96% Acetone
Boric Acid
10%
Sodium
Hydroxide
solution 50%
Copper
Sulphate
Glycerine
Citric Acid
10%
Potassium
Dichromate
10%
Glycol
Formic Acid Soap Solution Isopropanol
Hydraulic
Acid 35%
Sodium
Chloride 10%
Methanol
Lactic Acid
80%
Sodium
Nitrate 10%
Propanol
Nitric Acid
30%
Sodium
Thiosulphate
Oxalic Acid
50%
Zinc Chloride
10%
Phosphoric
Acid 50%
Sulphuric
Acid 80%

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