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SECTION 4
OPERATION
INITIAL START-UP
After installing the pump perform the following
operations before placing the pump in routine
service.
Do not operate the pump without liquid in the liq-
uid end. Purge air to ensure proper operation.
A note about pump start-up time: Once the
required steps are completed and the unit is
running, patience is necessary until all air has
been removed from the hydraulic chambers
and fluid. This may take an hour or in some
cases overnight. It is helpful at the initial start-
up to relieve the discharge pressure so that
fluid and air can evacuate more easily. Once
this natural air purge occurs, the pump flow
will increase to meet the rating. Inadequate
flow, in most cases means more running time
is required until proper operation can be
achieved.
1. Connect all piping and purge air as requir-
ed.
2. Fill drive-end chamber (the end with gears
and connecting rod) to the top of the cross-
head with SHC 629 or other approved gear oil.
3. Fill the displacement chamber through
each of the three towers located on the top of
the displacement chamber with Zurnpreem
15A (or suitable) hydraulic oil. The towers con-
tain the entire volume of hydraulic oil required
to operate the diaphragm liquid end. The
towers contain the air bleed/relief valve
assembly, the hydraulic chamber vent, and the
hydraulic site glass. Each tower should oper-
ate approximately one half full during normal
operation. The sight glass and vent plugs
should remain off until after completion of initial
start up. After initial new pump start up, it is not
necessary to remove these items during sub-
sequent starting procedures.
4./oosen the oil refill valveDVV\, located under
the displacement chamber, and allow a small
amount of hydraulic oil to drain out from this
location. This will allow hydraulic oil to fill all
internal cavities. Re-tighten the oil refill valveDVV\.
Re-check the oil level in the towers. Top off if
required. It is not necessary to perform this
step after the new unit start up is completed.
The oil refill valve does not require adjustment
after initial start up, or during normal operation.
5. Purge air to ensure proper operation.
Adjust the relief valve hex-head screw counter
clockwise to relieve the pressure and allow oil
and air to flow as required during start up.
6. Check motor rotation. A pump rotation
arrow is located on the motor flange. Proper
motor rotation is required for pump operation.
Additional information regarding the operation
and start-up of the Milroyal drive can be found
in instruction manual 339-0010-000.
7. Set the micrometer pump stroke adjust-
ment knob at zero percent (0%).
8. Check to make sure that all process supply
and discharge valves are open. Inspect the
process system for leaks. Verify that all neces-
sary accessories are installed.
9. Start the pump.
WARNING:
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM
RECIPROCATING PLUNGER,
CROSSHEAD, AND GEARS.
10. Listen for unusual noises in the drive
assembly and motor.
11. Adjust the micrometer stroke adjustment
NOTE: The catchall chamber, located between
the displacement chamber and the main drive
end, normally runs dry for the low flow disc
diaphragm design. Gear oil can carry over to
this chamber if the oil level is too high, or if the
cross-head seal leaks. Hydraulic oil can carry
over to this chamber if the plunger seal leaks, or,
if the displacement chamber sealing screws are
not installed. These ¼-20nc-1/2 screws are
located in the rear displacement chamber. To
inspect these screws, the displacement chamber
must be removed from the main drive housing.
Normally, these fasteners are installed at the
Milton Roy Company, and do not require inspec-
tion or service.