Uniflow 1/2"

Bolted Plastic Pumps KNIGHT

Operating Instructions
Model Part Description
KAP-50SK 1600979 PVDF/Santoprene
KAP-50SP 1600968 Poly/Santoprene
KAP-50TP 1600945 Poly/TF
KAP-50TK 1600986 PVDF/TF

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 SAFETY WARNINGS
Read these instructions completely before installation and stated in this manual. Failure of the sealing components
start-up. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to retain creates the possibility of jetting or forceful discharge of
this manual for reference. Failure to comply with the rec- pumped material at a potentially harmful velocity.
ommendations stated in this manual could result in death,
serious bodily injury and/or property damage including Be certain that approved eye protection and protective
damage to the pump and/or voiding the factory warranty. clothing are always worn during installation, service, mainte-
nance or when in the vicinity of the pump. Failure to follow
Correct pump selection is crucial to the pump operation. these recommendations may result in serious injury or death.
Please assure pressure, temperature and chemical
compatibility before installation. Please consult Knight Never allow the piping system to be supported by the pump
Equipment, Engineering Specifications, Chemical Compatibility manifolds or valve housing. The manifolds and valve housing
Chart, or your distributor if in doubt about any application. are not designed to support any structural weight and failure
of the pump may result.
Operating Limitations for Various Elastomers
Neoprene 0°F (-18°C) to 200°F (93°C) Take action to prevent static sparking. Fire or explosion
Buna-N 10°F (-12°C) to180°F (82°C) can result, especially when handling flammable liquids. The
Nordel -60°F (-51°C) to 280°F (138°C) pump, piping, valves, containers, or other miscellaneous
Viton -40°F (-40°C) to 350°F (176°C) equipment must be grounded.
PTFE 40°F (4°C) to 220°F (105°C)
Polyurethane 10°F (-12°C) to 170°F (77°C) Noise levels can exceed 85 dBA. Take precautions to prevent
XL TPE (Santoprene) -20°F ( -29°C) to 300°F (149°C) personal injury due to excessive pump noise.
FDA Hytrel -20°F ( -29°C) to 220°F (104°C)
Do not exceed pump maximum operating pressure (found
Operating Limitations for Plastic Pumps on label and/or operating manual.)
Kynar (PVDF) 10°F (-12°C) to 225°F (107°C)
Polypropylene 32°F (0°C) to 175°F (79°C) Before doing any maintenance or repair on this pump,
be certain all pressure is completely vented for the pump,
Maximum temperature limits are based upon mechanical suction, discharge, piping, and all other openings.
stress only. Certain chemicals and environment conditions
significantly reduce maximum safe temperature limits. In the event of a diaphragm rupture, pumped material
may enter the air end of the pump and be discharged into
Before pump operation, inspect all gasketed fasteners for the atmosphere. If pumping a product that is hazardous
looseness caused by gasket creep. Re-torque all loose or toxic, the air exhaust must be piped to an appropriate
fasteners to prevent leakage. Follow recommended torques area for safe disposition.

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 SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE
Knight Uniflow Displacement Per Stroke, 0.03 Gal. (0.11 L)
1/2" Bolted Plastic Pump 75 4
240 AIR CONSUMPTION IN SCFM
70 100
Flow Rate 220 8 AIR PRESSURE IN PSI
65 90
Adjustable to . . . . . . . . 0-14 gpm (56 lpm) 60 200
80 SCFM M3/HR
Port Size

Discharge Head in PSI

55 180 2 3.4
Suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50" NPTF 50 70 2 12 4 6.8
160 8 13.6
Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50" NPTF 45
140 60 12 20.4
Air Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.375" NPT 40 16 27.2
Air Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.375" NPT 35 120 50 16
Suction Lift 30 100
40
Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20' (6.09 m) Dry 25 80
PTFE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3.4 m) Dry 20 30
60
Max. Particle Size (Diameter) 15 20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0625" (1.66 mm) 40
10
dB(A) Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.1 dB(A) 5 20 10
Shipping Weights 0 0 0
Polypropylene . . . . . . . . . . 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg) Meters Feet 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Kynar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 lbs (4.5 kg) Capacity in U.S. Gallons Per Minute
Acetal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Caution: do not exceed 100 psig Capacity in Liters Per Minute
(6.9 bar) liquid or air supply pressure.

Uniflow 1/2" Bolted Plastic Pump

6.25 9.30
[158.8] [236.1]

6.75
[171.5]
6.12
10.06 [155.4]
11.40 [255.5]
[289.6] 8.43
[214]
4.30
[109.2]
7.01 4.00
11.17 [178.2] [101.6]
[283.7]

5.30 .40 2.03 Inches [mm]

[134.6] [10.2] [51.6]

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 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Installation especially on the suction side of the pump, that all
The pump should be mounted in a vertical position. fittings and connections are air tight or pumping
In permanent installations, the pump should be efficiency will be reduced and priming will be difficult.
attached to plant piping using a flexible coupling on
both the intake and discharge connections to reduce Make certain the air supply line and connections
vibration to the pump and piping. To further reduce and compressor are capable of supplying the
vibration, a surge suppressor next to the pump may required pressure and volume of air to operate
be used. the pump at the desired flow rate. The quality of the
compressed air source should be considered.
AIR INLET PIPING DISCHARGE PIPING Air that is contaminated with moisture and dirt may
Discharge
Pressure Shut Off
Gauge Valve result in erratic pump performance and increased
Shut Off
Valve
Flexible
maintenance cost as well as frequent process “down
Connection
time” when the pump fails to operate properly.
Flexible Fluid
Regulator

Union or Pipe Flange Discharge

Connection
Connection Pump Operation
Lubricator
Filter

The pump is powered by compressed air.

Compressed air is directed to the pump air chamber
AODD PUMP
by the main air valve. The compressed air is
Suction
Shut Off
Valve
Pressure
Gauge Air Exhaust
separated from the fluid by a membrane called a
Flexible
Connection
Muffler
diaphragm. The diaphragm in turn applies pressure
Fluid
Inlet
on the fluid and forces it out of the pump discharge.
While this is occurring, the opposite air chamber
Union or Pipe Flange
Connection
is de-pressurized and exhausted to atmosphere and
SUCTION PIPING fluid is drawn into the pump suction. The cycle again
repeats, thus creating a constant reciprocating action
Suction pipe size should be at least the same which maintains flow through the pump. The flow
diameter as the inlet connection size, even larger if is always in through the bottom suction connection
highly viscous fluid is to be pumped. If suction hose and out through the top discharge connection. Since
is used, it must be of a non-collapsible reinforced the air pressure acts directly on the diaphragms, the
type. Discharge piping should be of at least the same pressure applied to the fluid roughly approximates
diameter as the discharge connection. It is critical, the air supply pressure supplied to the main air valve.

Recommended Piping Connections Torque Settings

Pump Size Minimum Air Minimum Suction Manifold Bolts 35 in-lbs (4.0 N-m)
Line Size Line Size
Water Chamber Bolts 60 in-lbs (6.8 N-m)
1/2" 1/2" 1/2"
Diaphragm Plates — Rubber 75 in-lbs (8.5 N-m)
Diaphragm Plates ---PTFE 60-lbs (6.8 N-m)
Air Valve Cap Screws 30 in-lbs (3.4 N-m)

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 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
Surge Air Inlet
Suppresser
Fluid Discharge

Air Exhaust

Air
Supply Filter Pressure
Regulator Gauge
Flexible Shut Off
Connection Valve

Fluid
Discharge
Shut Off Shut Off
Valve Valve

Union or
Pipe Flange
Connection

Air Exhaust
Fluid Muffler
Suction

Mounting
Bolts

Suggested Installation Suggested Submerged Installation

A typical installation showing all the components that are
recommended in a system, including valves, pressure gauges,
air regulators, filters, and surge suppressors.
In a submerged application, the air exhaust port of the
pump must be ported above the fluid line. Be certain that the
fluid being pumped is compatible with the materials on both
the airside and the wetted side of the pump before the pump
is submerged.

Pump Datum

Pump Datum

Flooded Suction Installation Suction Lift Installation

A flooded suction installation has the pump datum line In suction lift installations the pump datum is above the fluid
below the fluid level. IMPORTANT: in flooded suction line. IMPORTANT: each pump has different lift capabilities.
installations the pressure at the fluid inlet of the pump Be sure to verify the lift capability of a particular pump before
should never exceed 69 kPa (10 psi). installing it into a system.

Air Operat ed
2 Way Valve

Check Valve

Drum

To maintain prime use a suction check valve inserted in Use of an air operated anti-siphon check valve for closed
suction tube/pipe. system installations such as pressurized pipe is
recommended.
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 EXPLODED VIEWS

PTFE Diaphragms

38 40 41 37 35

53

1
3 2
4
5 7

18 6 9
19
20 8
48 21
49
52

50
65
45 46
35 33
34
25 11 47
55
22
37
38 40

54
48
64
63
Exploded View shows Rugged Diaphragm

REPAIR & MAINTENANCE KITS

Description Kit Contents Part Number
Santoprene Diaphragms (2), Balls (4), Seat O-rings (4) 7600821
Wet End Kit
PTFE, Buna Main Diaphragms (2), Back-up Diaphragms (4), Balls (4), Seat O-rings (4) 7600822
PTFE, Poly
Wet End Kit

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 PARTS LIST
AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY
Item Description Quantity
Air Valve Assembly (Includes items 1-10)
1 Valve Body 1
2 Valve Spool 1
3 Valve Spool U-Cup 2
4 End Cap 2
5 End Cap O-Ring 2
6 Staple 2
7 Air Diverter 1
8 Valve Insert 1
9 Valve Gasket 1
10 Valve Screw 4

AIR END ASSEMBLY

Item Description Quantity
11 Center Section 1
18 Pilot Shaft 1
19 Pilot Shaft Spacer 5
20 Pilot Shaft O-Ring 6
21 Pilot Shaft Snap Ring 2
22 Shaft Retainer 2
25 Shaft Retainer Screw 4
33 Muffler 1

DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY
Item Description Quantity
34 Main Shaft O-Ring 2
35 Main Shaft 1
37 Inner Diaphragm Plate 2
38 Outer Diaphragm Plate 2
40 Diaphragm 2
41 Back-Up Diaphragm 2

WET END ASSEMBLY

Item Description Quantity
44 Water Chamber 2
45 Water Chamber Bolt 16
46 Water Chamber Washer 16
47 Water Chamber Nut 16
48 Valve Ball Cage 4
49 Valve Seat O-ring 4
50 Valve Seat 4
52 Valve Ball 4
53 Discharge Manifold 1
54 Inlet Manifold 1
55 Manifold Plugs 4
63 Manifold Bolts 8
64 Manifold Washers 8
65 Manifold Nuts 8

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