795–08691

GM 12–07

www.graymills.com

Air Operated
Double Diaphragm Pumps

Operations and
Maintenance
Instructions
WARNING/CAUTIONS
Read all these SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE installing or using this equipment.
Keep this manual handy for reference/train-
ing.

DACT50 Acetal NPT Pumps*

PLHG50 Polypropylene Pumps
PQHG50
PLTG50
PQTG50

* These models are certified.

Graymills Corporation 3705 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60613

773-248-6825 FAX 773-477-8673 www.graymills.com
 Table of Contents Symbols
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Symbol
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 WARNING
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious injury or
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
death if you do not follow the instructions.
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Parts Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Caution Symbol
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performance Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Graymills Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CAUTION
Graymills Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 This symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage to or
EC–Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 destruction of equipment if you do not follow the instruc-
tions.
Safety Alert Symbol

SAFETY ALERT
The safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

WARNING
HAZARDOUS FLUIDS
Improper handling of hazardous fluids or inhaling toxic vapors can cause extremely serious injury or death
from splashing in the eyes, ingestion, or bodily contamination. Observe all the following precautions when
you handle hazardous or potentially hazardous fluids.

Know what fluid you are pumping and its specific hazards. Take precautions to avoid a toxic fluid spill.
Always wear appropriate clothing and equipment, such as eye protection and breathing apparatus, to
protect yourself.
Store hazardous fluid in an appropriate, approved container. Dispose of it according to all Local, State,
and Federal guidelines for hazardous fluids.
Secure the fluid outlet hose tightly into the receiving container to prevent it from coming loose and
improperly draining the fluid.
Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely, away from people, animals, and food handling areas. If the
diaphragm fails, the fluid is exhausted along with the air. See Air Exhaust Ventilation on page 7.
Use static wire hoses when pumping flammables.
Keep containers closed when not in use.

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 WARNING
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Any misuse of the equipment or accessories, such as overpressurizing, modifying parts, using incompatible
chemicals and fluids, or using worn or damaged parts, can cause them to rupture and result in splashing in
the eyes or on the skin, other serious injury, or fire, explosion or property damage.
This equipment is for professional use only. Observe all warnings. Read and understand all instruction
manuals, warning labels, and tags before you operate this equipment. If you are not sure, or if you have
questions about installation or operation, call Graymills Corporation.
Never alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing so could cause it to malfunction.
Check all equipment regularly and repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
Never exceed the recommended working pressure or the maximum air inlet pressure stated on your pump
or in the Technical Data on page 4.
Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated component in your system. This
equipment has a 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) maximum working pressure at 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar, )
maximum incoming air pressure.
Be sure that all fluids and solvents used are chemically compatible with the wetted parts shown in the
Technical Data on page 4. Always read the manufacturer’s literature before you use fluid or solvent in
the pump.
Never move or lift a pump under pressure. If dropped, the fluid section may rupture. Always follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10 before you move or lift the pump.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Static electricity is created by the flow of fluid through the pump and hose. If the equipment is not properly
grounded, sparking may occur. Sparks can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid being pumped, dust
particles, and other flammable substances, whether you are pumping indoors or outdoors, and can cause a
fire or explosion and serious injury and property damage.
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump and all other equipment used or located in the
work area. Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding instructions for your area and type of
equipment. See Grounding on page 6.
If you experience any static sparking or even a slight shock while using this equipment, stop pumping
immediately. Check the entire system for proper grounding. Do not use the system again until you have
identified and corrected the problem.
Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely, away from all sources of ignition. If the diaphragm fails, the
fluid is exhausted along with the air. See Air Exhaust Ventilation on page 7.
Do not smoke in the work area. Do not operate the equipment near a source of ignition or an open flame,
such as a pilot light.

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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
Verify the chemical compatibility of the pump wetted parts and the substance being pumped, flushed or
recirculated. Chemical compatibility may change with temperature and concentration of the chemical(s)
within the substance being pumped, flushed or recirculated.
The pump should not be used for the structural support of the piping system. Be certain system compo-
nents are properly supported to prevent stress on the pump parts.
Do not allow pump to operate dry for long periods of time; this may cause unnecessary wear or damage
to the pump.
Maximum temperature limits are based upon mechanical stress only. Certain chemicals will significantly
reduce maximum safe operating temperatures. Consult Graymills for chemical compatibility and temper-
ature limits.

United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. You should
consult these standards—particularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part 1926.

Technical Data
Maximum fluid working pressure . . . . . . 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Air inlet size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 npt(f)
Air pressure operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air exhaust port size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/8 npt(f)
25 to 100 psi (0.18 to 0.7 MPa, 1.8 to 7 bar ) Fluid inlet size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 and 3/4 in. npt(f) or bspt(f)
Maximum air consumption . . 28 scfm (0.672 cubic meters/min.) Fluid outlet size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 and 3/4 in. npt(f) or bspt(f)
Maximum free flow delivery (1/2 in. ports) . . . 15 gpm (57 l/min) Wetted parts (in addition to ball, seat, duckbill, and diaphragm
Maximum pump speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 cpm materials, which vary by pump)
Gallons (Liters) per cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.04 (0.15) Polypropylene pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . polypropylene, PTFE
Maximum suction lift (water w/buna balls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-wetted external parts polypropylene, stainless steel, polyester
15 ft (4.5 m) dry, 25 ft (7.6 m) wet and aluminum (labels), nickel-plated brass
Maximum size pumpable solids . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/32 in. (2.5 mm) Weight (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 lb (2.9 kg)
Sound power level (measured per ISO standard 9614–2)
At 70 psig (0.48 MPa, 4.8 bar) at 50 cycles per minute . . . 77 dBa Hytrel is a registered trademark of the DuPont Company.
At 100 psig (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) at maximum cycles per minute 95 dBa
Sound pressure level (measured 1 meter from pump) Loctite is a registered trademark of the Loctite Corporation.
At 70 psig (0.48 MPa, 4.8 bar) at 50 cycles per minute . . . 67 dBa
At 100 psig (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) at maximum cycles per minute 85 dBa

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Installation
The typical Installations in Figure 1 are only guides for selecting and installing system components. Contact Graymills or
your distributor for assistance in planning a system to suit your needs.

Figure 1
ABOVE-GROUND TRANSFER INSTALLATION KEY
J A Pump
K B Bleed-type master air valve
A
C (required for pump)
D
C Electrically conductive
air supply line
H D Air line quick disconnect
E Master air valve (for accessories)
E F Air line filter
B G Pump air regulator
F G H Fluid drain valve (required)
J Fluid regulator (optional)
N K Electrically conductive
Y
fluid supply hose
L Fluid suction line
M Underground storage tank
N Wall mounting bracket
Y Ground wire (required; see page 6
for installation instructions)
L 9074A

55-GALLON BUNG PUMP INSTALLATION K

KEY A
A Pump C D
C Electrically conductive air supply line H
D Air line quick disconnect
H Fluid drain valve (required)
K Electrically conductive fluid supply hose Y
AIR SPRAY INSTALLATION L Fluid suction line
Y Ground wire (required; see page 6
for installation instructions)
S
E P
KEY L
R
A Pump
C Electrically conductive air line to pump
F D A T E Gun air line shutoff valve
G K F Air line filter
G Gun air regulator
H H Fluid drain valve (required) 9075A
K Electrically conductive fluid supply hose
C
P Circulating valve
Y V R Electrically conductive air line to gun
S Air spray gun
T Electrically conductive fluid return line
U 5-gallon pail
V Agitator
U
Y Ground wire (required; see page 6
for installation instructions)

VENTING EXHAUST AIR

KEY
Z
W Muffler
X Electrically Conductive Air Exhaust Hose
Z Container for Remote Air Exhaust
All wetted and non-wetted pump parts must be
compatible with the fluid being pumped. W
X

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Installation
Tightening Threaded Fasteners Before Figure 2
GROUNDING A PUMP
First Use KEY
A Pump
H Fluid drain valve (required)
After unpacking the pump, and before using it for the first
S Dispense valve
time, check and retorque all external fasteners. See the T Fluid drain line
Service section for torque specifications. After the first day Y Fluid section grounding via grounding strip or grounding
of operation, retorque the fasteners again. Although pump screw (required for metal and acetal pumps)
Z Container ground wire (required)
use varies, a general guideline is to retorque fasteners every
two months. Hose must be conductive.

Dispense valve nozzle must be in contact with container.

Y
Use a compatible thread sealant on all male threads. A
Tighten all connections firmly to avoid air or fluid leaks. H
Y
T
CAUTION Z
To avoid pump damage, do not overtighten the fittings
to the pump.

Grounding
S

WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Attaching the ground wire to the grounding screw (106)
This pump must be grounded when using grounds the wetted parts. See grounding screw on page 16.
flammables. Before operating the pump, Fig. 2 shows a recommended method of grounding flam-
ground the system as explained below. Also mable fluid containers during filling. Ground all of this
read the section Fire and Explosion equipment:
Hazard on page 3.
When pumping conductive flammable fluids, always Pump: Connect the non–clamp end of the ground wire
ground the entire fluid system by making sure the fluid to the grounding strip or grounding screw, and connect
system has an electrical path to a true earth ground (see the clamp end of the ground wire to a true earth ground.
Fig. 2). Never use a polypropylene pump with non-con- To order a ground wire and clamp, order Part No.
ductive flammable fluids as specified by your local fire 790–100835.
protection code.
Air and fluid hoses: Use only electrically conductive
US Code (NFPA 77 Static Electricity) recommends a hoses.
conductivity greater than 50 x 10–12 Siemans/meter
(mhos/meter) over your operating temperature range to Air compressor: Follow manufacturer’s recommenda-
reduce the hazard of fire. Consult your fluid supplier to tions.
determine the conductivity or resistivity of your fluid.
The resistivity must be less than 2 x 1012 ohm-centime- Solvent pails used when flushing: Follow the local
ters. code. Use only grounded metal pails, which are conduc-
tive. Do not place the pail on a non–conductive surface,
such as paper or cardboard, which interrupts the
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump and grounding continuity.
all other equipment used or located in the pumping area.
Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding Fluid supply container: Follow the local code. Dis-
instructions for your area and type of equipment. pense valve nozzle must be in contact with container.

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Installation
Mountings 2. Install an electrically conductive air exhaust hose (X)
and connect the muffler to the other end of the hose.
The minimum size for the air exhaust hose is 3/8”
CAUTION (10mm) ID. If a hose longer than 15 ft (4.57) is re-
quired, use a larger diameter hose. Avoid sharp bends
The pump exhaust air may contain contaminants. If
or kinks in the hose.
needed, ventilate to a remote area to reduce possible
fluid contamination. See Air Exhaust Ventilation on
this page. 3. Place a container (Z) at the end of the air exhaust line
to catch fluid in case a diaphragm ruptures. See Fig. 1.
Be sure the mounting can support the weight of the
pump, hoses, and accessories, as well as the stress
caused during operation. Air Lines
For all mountings, be sure the pump is secured with
screws and nuts. WARNING
Bleed-Type Master Air Valve and Fluid Drain
WARNING Valve
A bleed-type master air valve and a fluid drain valve
To reduce the risk of serious injury, splashing in the
eyes or on the skin, and toxic fluid spills, never are required on your system.
move or lift a pump under pressure. If dropped, the The bleed-type master air valve relieves air trapped
fluid section may rupture. Always follow the Pres- between itself and the pump. Trapped air can cause
sure Relief Procedure on page 10 before you move the pump to cycle unexpectedly, which could result in
or lift the pump. serious bodily injury, including splashing in the eyes,
injury from moving parts, or contamination from
hazardous fluids.
The fluid drain valve reduces the risk of serious
Air Exhaust Ventilation
bodily injury, including splashing in the eyes or on the
skin, or contamination from hazardous fluids. Install
WARNING the fluid drain valve close to the pump’s fluid outlet to
relieve pressure in the hose if the hose becomes
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD plugged.
Read the USING HAZARDOUS FLUIDS
and FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD 1. Mount the air line accessories on the wall or on a
sections on page 2 before you operate this bracket. Be sure the air line supplying the accessories
pump with flammable liquids. is grounded.
Be sure the system is properly ventilated for a. The pump speed can be controlled in one of two
your type of installation. You must vent the ways: To control it on the air side, install an air
exhaust to a safe place, away from people, regulator (Order Graymills Part No. FRL–2). To
sources of ignition, animals or food control it on the fluid side, install a fluid valve
handling areas when pumping flammable near the outlet.
or hazardous fluids. Install a bleed-type master air valve downstream
If the diaphragm ruptures, the fluid being pumped is from the air regulator, and use it to relieve trapped
exhausted with the air. Place a container at the end of air. See the Bleed-Type Master Air Valve and
Fluid Drain Valve warning on page 5. Locate
the air exhaust line to catch fluid in case the diaphragm
another bleed-type master air valve upstream from
ruptures, and disconnect the pump. all air line accessories, and use it to isolate the
accessories during cleaning and repair.
The air exhaust port is 3/8 npt(f). Do not restrict the air The air line filter removes harmful dirt and mois-
exhaust port. Excessive exhaust restriction can cause erratic ture from the compressed air supply.
pump operation.
2. Install a flexible air hose between the accessories and
See Venting Exhaust Air in Fig. a. Exhaust to a remote the pump air inlet. Screw the air line fitting into the
air inlet.
location as follows:
3. Do not restrict the exhaust port. Excessive exhaust
1. Remove the muffler (W) from the pump air exhaust restriction can cause erratic pump operation.
port.
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Installation of Remote Pilot Air Lines Fluid Pressure Relief Valve
1. Refer to Parts Drawings. Connect air line to pump as in
preceding steps. CAUTION
Some systems may require installation of a pressure relief
2. Connect 1/4” O.D. tubing to push type connectors (16) valve at the pump outlet to prevent overpressurization
on underside of pump.
and rupture of the pump or hose. See Fig. 3.

3. NOTE: by replacing the push type connectors, other Thermal expansion of fluid in the outlet line can cause
sizes or types of fittings may be used. The new fittings overpressurization. This can occur when using long fluid
will require 1/8” npt threads. lines exposed to sunlight or ambient heat, or when
pumping from a cool to a warm area (for example, from
4. Connect remaining ends of tubes to external air signal. an underground tank).

5. NOTE: the air pressure at the connectors must be at Overpressurization can also occur if the pump is being
least 30% of the air pressure to the air motor for the used to feed fluid to a piston pump, and the intake valve
pump to operate. of the piston pump does not close, causing fluid to back
up in the outlet line.
Fluid Suction Line Figure 3
Ground the fluid system. Read Grounding on page 6. The
Install valve between fluid inlet and outlet ports.
fluid inlet port is 1/2” or 3/4”. At inlet fluid pressure
greater than 15 psi (0.1 MPa, 1 bar), diaphragm life will be Connect fluid inlet line here.
shortened. Connect fluid outlet line here.

a. The fluid pressure can be controlled in either of

two ways. To control it on the air side, install an
air regulator (G). To control it on the fluid side,
install a fluid regulator (J) near the pump fluid
outlet (see Fig. 1).

b. Locate one bleed-type master air valve (B) close

to the pump and use it to relieve trapped air. Read
the WARNING on page 7. Locate the other master
air valve (E) upstream from all air line accessories
and use it to isolate them during cleaning and
repair.

c. The air line filter (F) removes harmful dirt and

moisture from the compressed air supply.

6. Install an electrically conductive, flexible air hose (C)

between the accessories and the 1/4 npt(f) pump air
inlet. Use a minimum 1/4” (6.3 mm) ID air hose. CAUTION
Screw an air line quick disconnect coupler (D) onto the
end of the air hose (C), and screw the mating fitting For solenoid operation, the pump must exhaust through
into the pump air inlet snugly. Do not connect the the solenoid. Failure to exhaust through solenoid could
coupler (D) to the fitting yet. cause the diaphragms to fail..

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Changing the Orientation of the Fluid Inlet Figure 4
and Outlet Ports
Torque to 80 to 90 in-lb (9 to 10 N-m).
You can change the orientation of the fluid inlet and outlet
ports by repositioning the manifolds.

Relieve the pressure. See Pressure 109

1. Relief Procedure on page 10.

*outlet
2. Remove the four manifold nuts (109), Figure 4. For
double diaphragm pumps with 2 inlets/2 outlets,
remove two bolts (105), Figure 5.

3. Turn the manifold to the desired position, reinstall the

nuts or bolts, and torque to 80 to 90 in-lb (9 to 10
N-m).

NOTE: Make sure all manifold o-rings are positioned

correctly before you fasten the manifold.

4. To convert an existing pump with 1 inlet/1 outlet to

2 inlets/2 outlets, consult factory.
*inlet
*NOTE: Pump inlet is on the bottom for all duckbill
109
pumps.
9065A

Figure 5
Torque to 80 to 90 in-lb (9 to 10 N-m).

105
*outlet

*outlet

*inlet

*inlet

9071A

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Operation
Pressure Relief Procedure NOTE: If the inlet fluid pressure to the pump is more than
25% of the outlet working pressure, the ball check valves
will not close fast enough, resulting in inefficient pump
WARNING operation.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD 6. Place the end of the fluid hose (K) into an appropriate
The equipment stays pressurized until pressure is manu- container. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5.
ally relieved. To reduce the risk of serious injury from
pressurized fluid, accidental spray, or splashing fluid, 7. Close the fluid drain valve (H). See Fig. 1.
follow this procedure whenever you
Are instructed to relieve pressure 8. With the pump air regulator (G) closed, open all
Stop pumping bleed-type master air valves (B, E). See Fig. 1.
Check, clean, or service any system equipment 9. If the fluid hose has a dispensing device, hold it open
Install or clean fluid nozzles while continuing with the following step. Slowly open
the air regulator (G) until the pump starts to cycle.
1. Shut off the air to the pump. Allow the pump to cycle slowly until all air is pushed
out of the lines and the pump is primed. See Fig.1.
2. Open the dispensing valve, if used.
If you are flushing, run the pump long enough to
thoroughly clean the pump and hoses. Close the air
3. Open the fluid drain valve to relieve all fluid pressure,
regulator. Remove the suction tube from the solvent
and have a container ready to catch the drainage.
and place it in the fluid to be pumped.

Flush Pump Before First Use Operation of Remote Piloted Pumps

The pump was tested in water. Prior to use, flush the 1. Fig. 1 and Parts Drawings. Follow preceding steps 1
pump thoroughly with a compatible liquid. Follow the steps through 8 of Starting and Adjusting Pump.
under Starting and Adjusting Pump.
2. Open air regulator (G). See Fig. 1.
Starting and Adjusting Pump
WARNING
1. Read HAZARD FLUIDS on
page 2. The pump may cycle once before the external signal is
applied. Injury is possible. If pump cycles, wait until
end before proceeding.

2. If lifting the pump, follow the Pressure

3. Pump will operate when air pressure is alternately
Relief Procedure above.
applied to push type connectors (16).

NOTE: Leaving air pressure applied to the air motor for

Be sure the pump is
extended periods when the pump is not running may
properly grounded.
3. shorten the diaphragm life. Using a 3–way solenoid valve
Read Fire and
to automatically relieve the pressure on the air motor when
Explosion Hazard
the metering cycle is complete prevents this from occur-
on page 3.
ring.

4. Check all fittings to be sure they are tight. Use a Pump Shutdown
compatible liquid thread sealant on all male threads.
Tighten the fluid inlet and outlet fittings snugly. Do not At the end of the work shift, relieve the
overtighten the fittings into the pump. pressure as described in Pressure
Relief Procedure at left.
5. Place the suction tube (if used) in the fluid to be
pumped.

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Maintenance
Lubrication Tightening Threaded Connections
The air valve is lubricated at the factory to operate without Before each use, check all hoses for wear or damage and
additional lubrication. If you want to provide additional replace as necessary. Check to be sure all threaded connec-
lubrication, remove the hose from the pump air inlet and tions are tight and leak-free.
add two drops of machine oil to the air inlet every 500
hours of operation or every month. Check and retorque all threaded connections, including
manifold screws, clamps, and air valve screws, at least
CAUTION every two months. Although the recommended frequency
for retorquing of fasteners varies with pump usage, a
Do not over-lubricate the pump. Oil is exhausted through general guideline is to retorque every two months.
the muffler, which could contaminate your fluid supply or
other equipment. Excessive lubrication can also cause the Preventive Maintenance Schedule
pump to malfunction
Establish a preventive maintenance schedule, based on the
Flushing and Storage pump’s service history. This is especially important for
prevention of spills or leakage due to diaphragm failure.
Flush the pump to prevent the fluid you are pumping from
drying or freezing in the pump and damaging it. Use a
compatible solvent.
Always flush the pump and relieve the pressure before
you store it for any length of time.

Read Pressure Relief Procedure on

page 10.

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Troubleshooting
Read Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10, and relieve the pressure before you check or service the equip-
ment. Check all possible problems and causes before disassembling the pump.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Pump will not cycle, or cycles once Air valve is stuck or dirty. Use filtered air.
and stops.
Pump cycles at stall or fails to hold Leaky check valves or o-rings. Replace.
pressure at stall.
Worn check balls or duckbill valves or Replace.
guides.
Check ball wedged in guide. Repair or replace.
Worn diaphragm shaft seals. Replace.
Pump operates erratically. Clogged suction line. Inspect; clear.
Sticky or leaking check valve balls. Clean or replace.
Diaphragm ruptured. Replace.
Air bubbles in fluid. Suction line is loose. Tighten.
Diaphragm ruptured. Replace.
Loose manifolds or damaged manifold Tighten manifold bolts or nuts; replace
o-rings. o-rings.
Loose fluid side diaphragm plates. Tighten.
Fluid in exhaust air. Diaphragm ruptured. Replace.
Loose fluid side diaphragm plates. Tighten.
Worn diaphragm shaft seals. Replace.
Pump exhausts air from clamps (metal Loose clamps. Tighten clamp nuts.
pumps).
Air valve o-ring is damaged. Inspect; replace.
Pump leaks fluid from check valves. Worn or damaged check valve o-rings. Inspect; replace.

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Service
Air Valve
NOTE: Air Valve Repair Kit 784–90611 is available. Parts included in the kit are marked with a dagger ( ) in Fig. 6 and in
the Parts Drawings and Lists. A tube of general purpose grease is supplied in the kit. Service the air valve as follows. See
Fig. 6.

1. Relieve the pressure. See Pres- NOTES:

sure Relief Procedure on page 10. When you install each u-cup packing (2) on each
carriage plunger (7), make sure the lips of the u-cup
packing face toward the clip end (the smaller end) of
2. Remove the cover (10) and the o-ring (4). the carriage plunger.
3. Remove the carriage plungers (7), carriages (8), When you slide the carriage plungers (7) into the
carriage pins (9), and valve plate (14) from the center bores, slide them in with the clip ends (the smaller
housing (11). ends) facing toward the center of the center hous-
ing (11).
4. Clean all the parts, and inspect them for wear or
damage. 7. Grease the carriage pins (9), and slide the carriage pins
into the carriage pin bores.
NOTE: If you are installing the new Air Valve Repair
Kit 784–90611, use all the parts in the kit. 8. Install the carriages (8). Make sure the carriages
engage the clip ends of the carriage plungers (7) and
5. Grease the lapped surface of the valve plate (14), and
carriage pins (9).
install the valve plate with the lapped surface facing
up.
9. Grease the o-ring (4), and seat it in the groove around
6. Grease the bores of the center housing (11), install the the cover opening of the center housing (11).
u-cup packings (2) on the carriage plungers (7), and
slide the carriage plungers into the carriage plunger 10. Screw the cover (10) into the center housing, and
bores. See the following important installation notes: torque the cover to 80 to 100 in-lb (9.0 to 13.6 N-m).

Figure 6

NOTE: Center housing (11) is 8

shown separated from the air covers,
10
but it is not necessary to remove the
air covers for this service. Leave the 2
14
center housing and air covers 2 7
assembled for this service. 7

Included in Air Valve Repair Kit 784–90611

4
Torque to 80 to 100 in-lb (9.0 to 13.6 N-m).

Apply grease.

Apply grease to lapped face. 11

Apply grease to bores of center housing (11) before installing.

Seal lips face clip end (the smaller end) of carriage plunger (7).
9
Install with the clip ends (the smaller ends) facing toward center
8
of center housing (11). 9
9069A

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Service
Ball or Duckbill Check Valves Figure 7
Split Manifold Pump
NOTE: Use Fluid Section Repair Kit 784–90612 for
Hytrel Diaphragm pumps and 784–90613 for PTFE Dia-
phragm pumps. General purpose grease and adhesive are 109
supplied in the kits.
103
1. Relieve the pressure. See Pres-
sure Relief Procedure on page 10. 139
202
139
301
2. Remove the top and bottom manifolds (102, 103).
201 201

3. Remove all parts shown with a dagger ( ). 202 139

4. Clean all parts, and replace worn or damaged parts.

5. Reassemble the pump.

NOTE: Torque the manifold nuts (109) or bolts (105)

to 80 to 90 in-lb (9 to 10 N-m).

Inlet and Outlet for Pumps with Duckbill

Check Valves
Pumps with duckbill check valves are shipped with the
inlet manifold on bottom and the outlet manifold on the
139
top. To make the inlet manifold on the top and the outlet
manifold on the bottom, rotate each of the four duckbill 202
assemblies vertically 180 as shown below. This may be 301
necessary in applications where pump priming is problem-
atic. 201
139
139
201
102
202
202

201 109

139
Torque to 80 to 90 in-lb (9 to 10 N-m).

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Diaphragms
NOTE: Fluid Section Repair Kit 784–90612 for Hytrel and 784–90613 for PTFE Diaphragms are available. Parts included
in the kit are marked with a double dagger ( ) in Fig. 8 and in the Parts Drawings and Lists. General purpose grease and
adhesive are supplied in the kit. Service the diaphragms as follows. See Fig. 8.
Disassembly Reassembly
1. Insert a diaphragm shaft u-cup (16) and a pilot pin
o-ring (1) into the bores of the center housing (11).
1. Relieve the pressure. See Pres-
sure Relief Procedure on page 10. NOTE: Make sure the lips of the u-cup face out of the
center housing.
2. Line up the holes in the gasket (12) with the holes in
the end of the center housing (11), and use six screws
(106) to fasten an air cover (113 or 114) to the end of
2. Remove manifolds (102 and 103) and fluid cov-
the center housing (11). Torque the screws to 35 to 45
ers (101).
in-lb (4.0 to 5.1 N-m).

3. Position the exhaust cover (13) and o-ring (4) on the

NOTE: Make sure all the check valve parts stay in center housing (11).
place.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other end of the center
housing and the remaining air cover.
3. Remove one of the fluid-side diaphragm plates (105)
(whichever one comes loose first when you use a 5. Apply medium-strength (blue) Loctite or equivalent to
wrench on the hex of each), and pull the diaphragm the threads of the fluid-side diaphragm plates (105).
shaft out of the center housing (11). Install on one end of the diaphragm shaft (15) the
following parts (see proper order in Fig. 8): air-side
diaphragm plate (6) diaphragm (401), and fluid-side
diaphragm plate (105).
4. Use a wrench on the flats of the diaphragm shaft (15)
to remove the other fluid-side diaphragm plate (105) NOTE: The words “AIR SIDE” on the diaphragm
from the diaphragm shaft. (401) and the flat side of the air-side diaphragm plate
(6) must face toward the diaphragm shaft (15)
6. Put grease on the diaphragm shaft (15), and carefully
5. Remove the screws (106), remove the left (114) and (do not damage the shaft u-cups) run the diaphragm
right (113) air covers, and remove all old gasket (12) shaft (15) through the center housing (11) bore.
material from the ends of the center housing (11) and
the surfaces of the air covers. 7. Repeat step 5 for the other end of the diaphragm shaft
(15), and torque the fluid-side diaphragm plates (105)
to 80 to 90 in-lb (9 to 10 N-m) at 100 rpm maximum.

6. Remove the diaphragm shaft u-cups (16) and pilot pin 8. Install the muffler (3).
o-rings (1).
9. Make sure all the check valve parts are in place.

10. Reinstall the fluid covers (101) and manifolds (102 and
7. Inspect all parts for wear or damage, and replace as 103), and torque the fluid cover and manifold nuts
necessary. (109) to 80 to 90 in-lb (9 to 10 N-m).

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Figure 8

11
1 4
12 13
114
103
109 3

15
106
6 16

105 401

101

102
Included in Fluid Section Repair Kit 784–90612 or
784–90613
109
Install with lips facing out of center housing (11).

Torque to 35 to 45 in-lb (4.0 to 5.1 N-m).

Apply grease.

The words “AIR SIDE” on diaphragm must face toward

diaphragm shaft (15).

Flat side of air-side diaphragm plate must face toward

109 diaphragm shaft (15).

Apply medium-strength (blue) Loctite or equivalent

to threads, and torque to 80 to 90 in-lb (9 to 10 N-m) at
100 rpm maximum.

Torque to 80 to 90 in-lb (9 to 10 N-m).

9066A

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Parts Drawing

Included in Air Valve Repair Kit 784–90611

111
109 106
grounding screw Included in Fluid Section Repair Kit
(acetal pump only) 784–90612 and 784–90613

103 12 * These parts are unique to the remote oper–

114 ated air motor.

139
139
202
301 6 106
201
201
202 139

105 401
101

115 10

139 109 14 7 2
202
139 301
201
4 101
201 139

202
9

116
104
11
16
117
1
102
17
109
15
16

113

4
13
3
9064A

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Dimensions

FRONT VIEW
1/2 npt(f) or bspt(f) Fluid Outlet *
4.70 in. 5.01 in.
(119 mm) (127 mm)
1/4 npt(f)
Air Inlet

10.63 in.
(270.0 mm)
9.94 in.
(252.5
mm)
8.56 in.
(217.4
mm)
7.75 in.
(196.9 mm)

1.38 in.
(35.1 mm)

6.12 in.
(155.4 mm)
SIDE VIEW
1/2 npt(f) or 3/4 npt(f) or
3.13 in. bspt(f)
(79.5 mm) bspt(f)
Fluid Inlet * Fluid Inlet *

3/4 npt(f) or PUMP MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN

bspt(f)
Fluid Outlet * Four 0.30 in.
(7.6 mm)
Diameter Slots

3/4 npt (f)

or bspt(f) 4.30 in.
Fluid Inlet * (109.2 mm)

6.12 in.
(155.4 mm)
4.30 in.
(109.2 mm)
6.25 in.
(158.8 mm)
9077A

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Performance Charts
Fluid Outlet Pressure Air Consumption
Test Conditions: Pump tested in water with inlet submerged. Test Conditions: Pump tested in water with inlet submerged.

Air Consumption – scfm (cubic meters/min)

(0.84)
A
Fluid Outlet Pressure – psi (MPa, bar)

(0.7, 7) Fluid Pressure Curves

A at 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) air pressure Air Consumption Curves
(0.70) A at 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) air pressure
B at 70 psi (0.48 MPa, 4.8 bar) air pressure B at 70 psi (0.48 MPa, 4.8 bar) air pressure
C at 40 psi (0.28 MPa, 2.8 bar) air pressure C at 40 psi (0.28 MPa, 2.8 bar) air pressure
(0.55, 5.5)
(0.56)
B
(0.41, 4.1) A
B (0.42)

C
(0.28, 2.8)
(0.28) C

(0.14, 1.4) (0.14)

(7.6) (15.2) (22.7) (30.3) (37.9) (45.4) (53.0) (60.6) (7.6) (15.2) (22.7) (30.3) (37.9) (45.4) (53.0) (60.6)
FLUID FLOW––gpm (lpm) FLUID FLOW––gpm (lpm)

To find Fluid Outlet Pressure (psi/MPa/bar) at a To find Pump Air Consumption (scfm or m#/min)
specific fluid flow (gpm/lpm) and operating air pressure at a specific fluid flow (gpm/lpm) and air pressure
(psi/MPa/bar): (psi/MPa/bar):
1. Locate fluid flow rate along bottom of chart. 1. Locate fluid flow rate along bottom of chart.
2. Follow vertical line up to intersection with selected fluid 2. Read vertical line up to intersection with selected
outlet pressure curve. air consumption curve.
3. Follow left to scale to read fluid outlet pressure. 3. Follow left to scale to read air consumption.

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 1/2” Model

DACT50

98/37/EC Machinery Directive

94/9/EC ATEX Directive (Ex II 2 G T6)

EN 292 EN 1127–1 EN 13463–1

ISO 9614–1

0359

9–9–2005

Jerry Shields
9–9–2005
PRESIDENT (Print)
Graymills Corporation
3705 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60613

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