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SAFETY FIRST
CAUTION & GENERAL SAFETY
This manual contains important information concerning the installation, operation and maintenance of the Solidsvac Pump, Model
SV70-SPDK. To prevent injury to personnel or equipment damage, this manual MUST be read and understood by those responsible for
the installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment.
THIS OPERATION MANUAL MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH BOTH SITE-SPECIFIC RA AND JSA’s.
- Isolate, tag out and disconnect the air supply to the unit prior to working on any part of the system
- Lift the equipment only at the lifting points provided
- The pump should be installed in a safe level area, which provides adequate access for operating the equipment
- Ensureallhosesareingoodcondition,correctlyratedandcertiedfortheserviceinwhichtheyaretobeused
- Inspect the unit regularly for damaged or worn components
- AllcoversMUSTbettedpriorandduringoperation
- Air pressure should NEVER exceed rated pressure
- Tiedownpoints(iftted)MUSTNOTbeusedasliftingpoint
CAUTION: BE AWARE OF RETAINED MATERIAL IN THE TANK INCREASING WEIGHT
SOLIDSVAC PUMPS EACH HAVE SPECIFIC COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS DEPENDING ON THE JET PACK FITTED.
The operator MUST ensure that an appropriate and adequate air supply is available depending on the model and Jet Pack in use.
AllSolidsvacPumpsrequireaminimumoperatingpressureof500kPaandhaveamaximumoperatingpressureof720kPa(105psi).
Itisrecommendedthata25mm(1”)i.d.airhoseisusedforcompressedairsupplytothepump.
Note: An 18mm (¾”) i.d. Air hose contains HALF the volume of the recommended 25mm (1”) hose.
TheDischargehoseMUSTbenosmallerindiameterthanthepumpsoutlet75mm(3”)preferablyaself-supportingtypeandsecured
at regular intervals.
WARNING: THE PUMP-OUT LINE MUST BE SECURED AT THE EXIT POINT
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
The Solidsvac SV70-SPDK operates as a shuttle system
alternately loading via vacuum and discharging via pressure
awiderangeofowableandsemi-owablematerials.
Operation is fully automatic and the Solidsvac SV70-SPDK
features no internal workings, high vacuum and pressure
discharge where suction of up to 50 metres and discharges in
excess of 400 metres are achievable.
WARNING
Compressed air can be dangerous. Correctly rated hoses and
piping should be used in conjunction with the appropriate
ttingsandsafetydevicesonallconnections.
Theunitisnotdesignedtooperateabove758kPa(114psi)and
thePRVwillrelieveat758+/-35kPa(110psi+/-5psi).
2. DESIGN REGISTRATION
TheSolidsvacSV70-SPDKhasaCerticateofPlantDesign
Registration from Workcover NSW, Australia. A copy of which
may be obtained by contacting Solidsvac Pumps.
DESIGN REGISTRATION # PV-6-198163/16
Technical Standards
- AS2971-2007 Serially Produced Pressure Vessels
- AS4343-2005 Pressure Equipment - Hazard Levels
- AS1210-1210 Pressure Vessels