PCP-Manual-REV-C.pdf
Progressive Cavity Pump PCP Series Operation Manual Revision C INNOVATION. PRECISION. EXCE LLENCE.
Progressive Cavity Pump
PCP Series
Operation Manual
Revision C
INNOVATION. PRECISION. EXCELLENCE.
PCP Series Manual
Revision B / October 2021
Page 2 of 56
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PCP Series Manual
Revision B / October 2021
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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 5
PVA Contact Information ........................................................................................................ 5
Document History ..................................................................................................................... 5
Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 6
System Description ................................................................................................................. 8
Theory of Operation................................................................................................................. 8
Description of Components .................................................................................................... 9
Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................................................. 9
Waste Disposal ........................................................................................................................... 9
Necessary Tools ........................................................................................................................ 9
Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Bleed the Pump ........................................................................................................................ 11
Fluid Pressure .......................................................................................................................... 12
Material Flow Rate .................................................................................................................. 12
Install the Needle .................................................................................................................... 12
Snuff Back ................................................................................................................................ 12
Pump Shutdown Procedure ................................................................................................. 13
Disassemble and Clean the Pump ............................................................................................... 14
Remove the Pump from the Workcell ................................................................................. 14
Disassemble the Pump .......................................................................................................... 15
Clean All Wetted Parts ........................................................................................................... 21
Assembly Instructions .................................................................................................................. 23
Assemble the Pump .............................................................................................................. 23
Install the Pump on the Workcell ........................................................................................ 32
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 33
Replace the Dispense Needle .............................................................................................. 33
Replace the Star Shaped Coupling .................................................................................... 34
Replace the Stator ................................................................................................................. 34
How to Use the PCP with Portal ................................................................................................. 35
Setup Mode ............................................................................................................................. 35