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OPERATION
GENERAL
This PolyBlend unit will perform the following
functions: meter polymer dosage, regulate mixing
water, provide uniform dilution and activation, operate
on-line continuously, and feed solution to the point of
use.
Neat polymer from the metering pump and dilution
water controlled by the solenoid valve enter the mixing
chamber. Dilution and activation occur, yielding
prepared solution ready for use.
Neat polymer dosage rate is adjusted at pump face or at
electronic controller (REM-1E, SCR, etc.). Primary
dilution (and post dilution) water are controlled by
individual flow control valves.
START-UP
Step 1: Switch pump to external mode at pump face.
Step 2: Prime polymer pump, using priming kit
provided with unit.
Step 3: Place both power switches in Off position.
Step 4: Energize power circuit that feeds unit.
Step 5: Place main power switch in On position.
Solenoid opens. Allow mixing chamber to
fill with water by opening primary dilution
water control valve.
NOTE: Do not turn mixer motor on until
chamber is filled with water, running dry will
damage mechanical seal
Step 6: Place mixer power switch in ON position.
Mixing chamber motor starts.
Step 7: Access REM-1E controller to turn pump
On/Off for polymer output adjustment. Output
can also be adjusted at pump face by varying
the stroke length.
NOTE: For optimum pump performance, keep
stroke frequency as high as possible. This is done
by decreasing the stroke length setting. More
stroke repetition with a shorter length is better
than fewer strokes with a long stroke length. If
stroke length is too short, pump prime may be
affected.
Step 8: Adjust water flow at mixing chamber by
turning control valve. (The other control valve
should be turned for post-dilution adjustment, if
applicable.)
NOTE: Do not run polymer pump unless water
flow is established. Polymer alone can plug
discharge plumbing.
WATER PRESSURE
This unit is equipped with a differential pressure switch.
It has been factory set. See Appendix for details.
SOLUTION OUTPUT
Unit output is determined by setting pump stroke length
and stroke frequency together with setting dilution
water flow. Establish desired solution volume and
solution concentration, then proceed.
EXAMPLE: 100 GPH (380 LPH) of .5% polymer
solution desired. A 2 GPH (7.6 LPH)
diaphragm pump is used.
— Determine neat polymer requirement.
(100 GPH) x (.005) = 0.5 GPH neat polymer
(380 LPH)) x (.005) = 1.9 LPH neat polymer
— Determine pump usage.
(0.5 GPH) ÷(2 GPH) = 25% pump capacity
(1.9 LPH) ÷(7.6 LPH) = 25% pump capacity
— Set Controls
A 2 GPH (7.6 LPH) pump @ 100% stroke length and
25 strokes per minute will deliver 0.5 GPH (1.9 LPH).
However, 2 GPH (7.6 LPH) pump @ 50% stroke length
and 50 strokes per minute will also deliver 0.5 GPH
(1.9 LPH) with a more homogeneous mix.
NOTE: Do not exceed polymer concentrations of
1% in the PolyBlend.