North Ridge Pumps VOLTIANA Series Technical specifications

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
VOLTIANA HAND PUMPS
The Voltiana pump is completely reversible, to ensure with suitable pipe-work or hoses liquid, the liquid can be
returned to its source. Containers fitted with this pump can be filled in stores and dispensed on-site, using only one
hose for both filling and emptying the container.
This document contains important indications about safe use and maintenance of the VOLTIANA hand pump, this
manual must be read carefully before operating with VOLTIANA pump. It must be made available for any operator that
will use the VOLTIANA pump in the future. Please preserve this manual with care.
The VOLTIANA pump is made with high quality raw-materials and high workmanship using the most modern and
up-dated technology in conformity with the CEE 98/37 standards. Therefore the VOLTIANA pump cannot be
considered dangerous for the operator when used with this manual.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for improper use of VOLTIANA pump. It’s strictly forbidden to modify or
unduly open the product. Producer cannot be responsible of any damage caused to objects, animals and persons due to
above improper modification.
In case of system fault or technical problems, please call immediately the manufacturer North Ridge Pumps,
indicating the following details:
• Your name and address.
• The address and the location of the pump.
• The code and the size of the pump.
• The problem description
• The type of application
• The fluid that must be pumped, the suction head, the temperature etc.
1 – Overview
2 – DELIVERY
TRANSPORT
All the material shipped, including the detached parts, have been carefully checked before being consigned to
the forwarding agent.
All the packages leave North RIdge in good condition. All goods are shipped in special packaging which ensures
protection to the product; packaging is specially designed for said weight and type of pump. In case of weights over
30 Kg, the box will be sent on pallet.

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3 – SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Pumps are guaranteed for the quality of materials and for overall design.
4 – GUARANTEE
Some pump models have aluminium and zinc plated parts, these models are not suitable for pumping
chlorinated solvents and halogenated (for example: Trichloroethane and Methylene Chloride) as they can create
high risk of explosion.
The standard pumps are not suitable for edible liquids (water, wine, milk, oil, juice, etc.)., otherwise they are indicated
with the abbreviation AT (non-toxic). In case of repair or maintenance of these machines, during reassembly will be
indispensable to use specific lubricants as ecological oils etc...
Traces of grease on the lever or on the operator’s hands must be removed before any use.
The operator should not wear large clothes, bracelets, necklaces and must tie up long hair.
Make sure there is someone else than just the operator when VOLTIANA pump is working in order to help in the event
of an accident. If you are pumping hot fluids, avoid contact with the parts that are hot to avoid skin burning.
The work area should be clean and well lit.
Before returning the pump to the manufacturer for review, make sure to empty and wash the pump to prevent loss of
fluid during transport.
Never leave VOLTIANA pump unattended. If left unattended, unauthorized personnel could get in contact with
dangerous fluids.
The operator must be equipped with proper clothing and safety equipment (face masks, gloves, shoes, aprons, etc.).
Any practice not complying to the safety instructions may end up in serious injuries not attributable to the
manufacturer.
If using aggressive fluids, toxic or harmful to health, install appropriate protections to contain and collect the product in
order to prevent the danger of pollution, contamination, injury. Do not use in areas at risk of explosion. Place warning
signs for chemical fluids in proximity of the working area. Ensure that the area has adequate aspiration systems.
VOLTIANA pump materials were selected by the producer between the best quality ones available on the market using
the historical experience of years of activity. All materials have been processed, assembled and tested in
accordance with very strict regulations that ensure maximum safety. Therefore, if the machine is used in the manner
and under the conditions prescribed is not dangerous.
Only an improper application or use can cause problems.
Place warning signs indicating prohibitions and dangers around the working area.
Use VOLTIANA pump according to the safety regulations in force.
Ensure that VOLTIANA pump and its parts are not on reach for children’s and not authorized personnel.
The appliance must only be used by personnel that has been trained for use.
The use of VOLTIANA pump is exclusive for authorized personnel, the use is prohibited to anyone without technical
knowledge.
UNPACKING
Pumping operations should be started only after reading carefully this booklet.
The operator must use safety equipment according to regulations and have as top priority safety of himself and other
people around him.
On receipt of the goods, operator has to verify the integrity of the packaging before unpacking and also verify integrity
of goods.
Remove VOLTIANA pump from the box using the correct equipment to support the weight and than dispose of
packaging. For safety, packaging parts such as plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, screws, wood, etc. must be
kept away from children as they may cause injuries.
Take these materials to the appropriate collection points if pollutant or no biodegradable or otherwise
recycled. Materials must be disposed or in accordance with the laws in force.
Take maximum care to avoid damages.
Please Verify that goods received correspond to the ones detailed on the packing list.
Check said pump immediately to verify that no damages have occurred during trasport. In case of damage or if
in doubt, strictly do NOT use the pump and contact North Ridge Pumps immediately.
Please read carefully the Use and Maintenance Manual (M.U.M.)

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In the event not functioning of VOLTIANA pump caused by defects not related to the BINDA S.R.L. product, but due
to user's mistakes , the manufacturer reserves the right to charge to customer the cost of parts and repairing work.
North Ridge Pumps Registered in England and Wales 03652700.
Registered Office: 12 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AB . VAT No. GB324963488
X-Cel House, Chrysalis Way, Langley Bridge, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3RY
Tel: [phone] | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.northridgepumps.com
When water is used and the pump is placed outside pay attention to winter temperatures as it can fall below zero.
Avoid leaving fluid into the pump as water, when iced, increases it’s volume and could break the body of the pump. For
this kind of use it is highly recommended to empty the pump at the end of each operation.
Prevent hoses from being pinched, bent or trampled. If the pump operates with dangerous liquids constantly check that
the hoses are not worn or in poor condition, then empty the pump and replace it. If the machine has been purchased
to treat explosive substances, make sure that VOLTIANA pump, the suction tube, the connections and all other
particular are anti-spark to prevent to trigger a spark.
Never direct the delivery hose to itself or to any other parts of the pump or the pumping unit.
Make sure that there are not electrical equipment around operating area.
Do not place either fittings or hoses under strong physical shocks. Damaged components have to be replaced because
represent danger.
Before starting to pump, tighten and check all the joints between VOLTIANA pump, the suction tube and delivery hose.
In case of use of VOLTIANA pump on barrels, the suction tube (which is lowered into the barrel) must have the ends cut
at angles to prevent sticking to the bottom caused by the vacuum exerted by the pump in operation.
Strainer, foot valves, curved hose connection and other components has to be properly installed to prevent
pressure drop.
For viscous fluids use pipe with a larger diameter.
In case of usage of threads, it will be necessary to interpose products that prevent any leakage: PTFE (Teflon) tape or in
liquid or fillets paste.
In the case of mounting VOLTIANA pump on barrels, suction tube is inserted in a hole with a diameter bigger than 2", at
the same time unscrew the smaller cap present on the barrel to avoid problems due to the pressure caused by
the aspiration of the pump.
The delivery hose and suction tube, connected to the IN and OUT inlets of VOLTIANA pump should never be of
smaller diameter than the attack of the pump and should not be made of material compatible with the operating liquid.
During assembly sealing fillets with appropriate sealing systems. Weak screwdriving may lead to leak of liquid during
working operations, while strong ones may damage the female thread with cracks or breaks. In case of use of flexible
hoses fitted without thread, lock it with appropriate clamps.
For connections using only thread type made of compatible material with the fluid and with the material (for example:
with a stainless steel pump the joint must be of stainless steel).
Never modify any part of the machine during installation. Install VOLTIANA pump in the upright position following the
direction harrows on it and pay attention to the direction of flow. Please verify the positioning also reading the
wards written on it that do not have to be upside down.
If the pump is made of conductive material please pay attention to static electricity to prevent the risk of explosion or
fire in case of use of flammable materials.
5 – INSTALLATION OF VOLTIANA PUMP
Please call the manufacturer if you have any questions.
Check the material and its seals, check the compatibility with the operating liquid and then proceed with the
installation. Make also sure you have accessories (if they come with the pump), assembly tools, appropriate seals
and security protections.
Make sure the pump is installed in a position where it’s accessible for working and maintenance.
North Ridge Pumps will not repair pumps offsite. In case of repair or replacement, the warranty will not be extended.
patch date.
Any defects, faults or malfunctions should be reported to Pumps within 8 days of purchase. The repair
or replacement under warranty will be made at North Ridge Pumps and the pump must be returned there.
The warranty runs for 24 (twenty four) months from the des
North Ridge

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North Ridge Pumps Registered in England and Wales 03652700.
Registered Office: 12 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AB . VAT No. GB324963488
X-Cel House, Chrysalis Way, Langley Bridge, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3RY
Tel: [phone] | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.northridgepumps.com
If the appliance is to be scrapped, treat it as a special type of waste.
VOLTIANA pump is made of non-dangerous materials, in any case at the end of the life cycle or demolition you must
empty the pump from any residual liquid.
In the case of use of hazardous or toxic or harmful to health fluids, flush the pump and components to prevent injury
or harm to humans and to the environment.
8 – DISPOSAL AND SCRAPPING
Protect with appropriate safety clothing. Drain the pump from any remaining fluid.
If the machine has pumped corrosive liquids (acids or dangerous) washed with inert fluid.
Disassembly the accessories. Follow the same instructions as in chapter 6
"Maintenance".
7 – REMOVE FROM SERVICE AND USE
If kept in stock for a long time lubricate internal parts, ensure that the pumps are protected from humidity and rain
with temperatures between 10° and 45° C and with a humidity under 85%.
Keep out of the reach of children.
VOLTIANA pump should be lubricated before reassembly and the operator should check the tightness of all its parts.
It is not recommended to try to self repair or replace parts, it is best to return the pump to the manufacturer who has
all the equipment for the intervention, and can perform a final test that allows you to verify the success of the
operation.
If you do not follow the guidelines above there could be danger for operator’s safety and for the environment. These
accidents will not be attributable to the manufacturer.
In case of broken internal parts, the central and the lateral covers can be removed and new parts inserted.
Please read Chapter 10 of this MUM “Technical data”.
When spare parts are required consult North Ridge Pumps. and quote correct description of parts, pump model and
quantity required.
To disassemble follow the assembly steps in reverse order.
Also remove any hose connections, strainer or other accessories.
After those steps place VOLTIANA pump on a work bench, in the case of simple maintenance, check lever's movement
and introduce lubricant fluid.
For your own safety adopt safety devices (glasses, gloves, aprons, shoes etc) before working with the pump. Before any
maintenance or repair need to completely discharge the product.
Maintenance or replacement has to be done by qualified personnel only.
6 - MAINTENANCE
bung to the riser tube with the fitted screw by tightening as required.
7. The pump will be only prime itself if there is a small initial charge of fluid in the pump body
8. At heights of over two metres lift a foot valve be needed
9. Hose and pipe connections must be tightly sealed with Teflon or hemp, to prevent air leaks
10. No solid or semi-solid should be allowed to enter the pump
11. After operation reverse the flow to remove excess liquid from the pump
1. Make sure the pump is installed in a position where it is accessible for working and maintenance.
2. The handle should be at about chest height to the operator
3. The ports should be ideally uppermost and on the horizontal plane, to preserve the residual amount of liquid
in the pump body between uses. When used as a barrel pump the ports will be vertical.
4. When connecting the inlet pipe and hose, first remove the protective caps in the suction and delivery ports.
5. Connect the handle with the bolt supplied
6. When using a riser tube, insert the tube into the barrel bung, place the complete unit into the barrel and fix
the
A brief summary for the installation and use of VOLTIANA hand pumps.
If the pump body is made of iron, contact with water can create an oxide film which create problems for the
internal sliding parts of the pump. In this case empty and dry the pump after each use to avoid the formation of
rust.

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•Easy to use
•Reversible
•Self-priming
•Full rotary action
•Priming-pressing
North Ridge Pumps Registered in England and Wales 03652700.
Registered Office: 12 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AB . VAT No. GB324963488
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Hand pumps are operated by human power and therefore the flow-rate is proportional to the revolutions per
minute (RPM) given by the operator.
The flow-rate is also influenced by
• Fluid viscosity
• Fluid temperature
• NPSH value
• Pipe diameter
• Distributed and concentrated pressure drops
VOLTIANA hand pumps are different in size, construction materials and type of sealing.
This means that pumps of the same size may have different type of sealing or made of different materials; in particular,
VOLTIANA pump bodies can be made entirely of cast iron (G25 and internal parts are made of bronze or alloy) or
stainless steel (AISI 304 and AISI 316 and internal parts are made of PTFE).
Pump connectors are female type, and are available 1/2”, 3/4” or 1” size. Each versions can be fitted with VITON seals
or NBR seals.
Usually every VOLTIANA pump has a code number related to the diameter size, as follows:
Dismantle it and divide materials for typology, then dispose them in accordance with law and regulations in the user’s
country.
9 – MAIN CHARACTERISTICS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
All technical data listed below are for standard VOLTIANA pumps.
These values are subject to change without notice, due to the constant research for innovation and improvement by
the manufacturer.
The following technical data, drawings, product names, text, etc.. are owned by the manufacturer North Ridge Pumps,
and any copying or improper use is forbidden.
Any request may be submitted in writing to the manufacturer who will evaluate the possibility of granting
such permission.
VOLTIANA pump performance is referred to normal conditions of work: as process liquid is considered fresh water at
room temperature, the reference temperature is 20° C and humidity under 70%.
This is calculated without accessories and open ended discharge, this means that any device mounted downstream
or upstream of the pump can cause a pressure drop and perhaps a performance decrease.
Changing environmental conditions or quality of the fluid to be pumped, varies performance.
Pay attention to the transfer of hot acids, because the degree of aggressiveness of acids varies with temperature.
VITON, TEFLON, DELRIN are trademarks of the E.I. DuPont de Nemours and C.ny.
10 – VOLTIANA PUMP TECHNICAL DATA
VOLTIANA hand pump is a robust and was designed to last without maintenance.
The following instructions of use will ensure the best performance from the pumps, prevent malfunctions, failures and
reduce maintenance intervals.
VOLTIANA pumps are:

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TYPE DIAMETER (inch)
FLOW-RATE
(lt/min) MODEL WEIGH (kg)
V 0 1/2" 24 GB 2,9
V 1 3/4" 35 GB 3,4
V 2 1" 46 GB - GL 4,5
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V 2 INOX 1" 44 AISI 5,2
To identify a VOLTIANA pump model you should know
• Connections material
• Melting material
• Seals material
For example: V1/GB means
• V = VOLTIANA pumps
• 1 = 3/4” thread diameter
• GB = cast iron body, bronze internal parts
VOLTIANA pumps can be supplied without accessories, or as a part of a pumping unit.
Pumping unit does not provide foot valve, but it’s recommended their use to keep the circuit filled after
pumping operations.
If you are using a standard VOLTIANA version (GB), do not use with aggressive chemicals such as solvents, gasoline etc..
The standard type works best with non-aggressive fluids: water, oil and diesel. Always pay attention to safety
standards.
In case of use of an VOLTIANA pump with VITON seals (BE type) operator has to pay attention and care as the
machine is risky and dangerous.
The standards refer to Chapter 3 of this MUM "Safety instructions".
All models have, on the back of the body, two clamps useful for wall mounting.
North Ridge Pumps do not provide screws for these fittings.
When VOLTIANA pumps are part of a pumping unit for pumping oil from barrels, these clamps are not needed.
The VOLTIANA pump is individually packed and each box contains:
1. Hand pump
2. Hand lever
3. Cotter, nut and washer for handle.
4. Flange seals
5. M.U.M. (Use and Maintenance Manual)
North Ridge do not supply a standard spare parts kit.
Each VOLTIANA pumping unit is individually packed and each box contains:
1. Above 1,2,3,4,5 steps,
2. Rigid suction tube
3. Bung adaptor (2”)
4. Foot valve (optional)
5. Curved brass hose connection
6. Flexible delivery hose
7. Hose clamps
8. Anti drip spout
9. Manual nozze (optional)
10. Flow-meter (optional)
When receiving goods customer must check that the package contains the above listed parts.
Then proceed according to Section 5 of this MUM: remove the pump from the packaging, assemble the lever and fix it
with the screw and washer provided, assemble flanges with sealing rings.
In case of mounting on a barrel ensure that the hydraulic seal of all assembled parts has been tested:
counter-flanges, suction tube, hose connection, manual nozzle, flow-meters etc..

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North Ridge Pumps Registered in England and Wales 03652700.
Registered Office: 12 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AB . VAT No. GB324963488
X-Cel House, Chrysalis Way, Langley Bridge, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3RY
Tel: [phone] | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.northridgepumps.com
Attached here below you can find technical charts showing the overall dimensions, weights of the individual pumps,
flow-rate in liters/minute.
(To change the unit of measurement of the flow-rate from Litres/Minute to Cubic Meters/Hour multiply x 0,06.
For example: if a pump has a Q of 40 liters / min, multiplying by 0,06 you get 2.4 cubic meters per hour).
The sectional drawings here enclosed are needed to identify all internal and external components of the pump. This will
be useful for ordering spares parts as well.
VITON, TEFLON, DELRIN are trademarks of the E.I. DuPont de Nemours and C.ny.
The curve is as follows:
For each half-cycle corresponds delivery. At the end of the stroke the direction of rotation of the handle is reversed,
this is "point 0" where the pump does not deliver.
At the beginning the pump body and the pipes are empty and few cycles need to be made before liquid will flow out
from the delivery hose.
The flow will follow bottom-top direction, indicated by the arrow shown on the cover of the pump itself.
Do not use excessive force to prevent damage to internal parts, partial or incorrect use of the pump reduces the
flow-rate Q.
VOLTIANA pump works in both directions of rotation.
For a correct and complete pumping, act on the lever with constant rotary movement (360°), clockwise or
anti-clockwise depending on where one wants to drain the liquid.
The models VOLTIANA V0, V1, V2 and V2 INOX have an internal system of valves with sealing and compression spring,
this allows VOLTIANA pump to work also in vertical or horizontal position.
In case of wall mounting, if flexible suction tubes are installed, only use only reinforced rigid anti-collapsing hose
in order to prevent crushing due to vacuum created by the pump during operation.