Keck SP 12 Volt DC Submersible Sampling Pumps Instruction Manual

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SP 12 Volt DC

Submersible Sampling

Pumps

Instruction Manual

Keck

Reel

Sampling

Pump

Keck SP Back Pack Sampling

Pump

Geotech Environmental Equipment Inc.

8035 E. 40th Ave Denver, CO

80207

(303) 320-4764 (800) 833-7958 FAX (303)

322-7242

Email: sales@geotechenv.com website:

ww.geotechenv.com

In Michigan Call

Geotech Environmental Equipment Inc.

1099 W. Grand River Ave Williamston, MI

48895

(517) 655-5616 (800) 275-5325 FAX (517)

655-1157

REV 06/06/12

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: System Description

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Function and Theory ................................................................................ 3

Model SPP (Formerly SP-81) ..................................................................... 4

Model SPR (Formerly SP-84) ..................................................................... 5

Model SPB (Formerly SP-87) ..................................................................... 6

Construction

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Initial

operation

......................................................................................

Operation

................................................................................................

Cleaning and

Maintenance

...................................................................

The

Warranty

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Chapter 1: System Description

Function and Theory

Keck SP series Sampling Pumps have been constructed to provide reliable

and efficient ground water samples from a 2” monitoring well. The pumps

have a variable flow rate for continuous purging or sampling without agitation.

The pumps come in three models for maximum site adaptability and are

capable of operating at remote sites with a 12 VDC battery or directly from

any 12 VDC vehicle capable of sustaining 13 to 14 volts and 15 amps. For

maximum efficiency and performance for extended pumping periods, the

battery pack or auto/battery monitor can be connected directly to a 12 VDC

vehicle. The Keck SP can be connected to most high amp-hour marine

batteries for sampling monitor wells that are not accessible with a field

vehicle.

Model SPP (formerly SP-81)

The SPP was designed to provide a sampling system capable of operating at

remote sites.

Features

 Pump with EPDM stator

 Pump control monitor

 Variable flow to 100 ml/minute

 125 feet power cable (polyethylene jacket)

 125 feet polyethylene discharge tubing Universal well sheave

Accessories

 Aluminum cable storage reel with slip ring

 Inflatable packer, 2-inch

 Inflatable packer, 4-inch

 FEP hose

The Warranty

For a period of one (1) year from date of first sale, product is warranted to be free

from defects in materials and workmanship. Geotech agrees to repair or replace,

at Geotech’s option, the portion proving defective, or at our option to refund the

purchase price thereof. Geotech will have no warranty obligation if the product is

subjected to abnormal operating conditions, accident, abuse, misuse,

unauthorized modification, alteration, repair, or replacement of wear parts. User

assumes all other risk, if any, including the risk of injury, loss, or damage, direct

or consequential, arising out of the use, misuse, or inability to use this product.

User agrees to use, maintain and install product in accordance with

recommendations and instructions. User is responsible for transportation

charges connected to the repair or replacement of product under this warranty.

Equipment Return Policy

A Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) is required prior to return of any

equipment to our facilities, please call our 800 number for appropriate location.

An RMA# will be issued upon receipt of your request to return equipment, which

should include reasons for the return. Your return shipment to us must have this

RMA # clearly marked on the outside of the package. Proof of date of purchase

is required for processing of all warranty requests.

This policy applies to both equipment sales and repair orders.

FOR A RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION, PLEASE CALL OUR

SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-833-7958 OR 1-800-275-5325.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date:

Equipment Decontamination

Prior to return, all equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated.

Please make note on RMA form, the use of equipment, contaminants equipment

was exposed to, and decontamination solutions/methods used.

Geotech reserves the right to refuse any equipment not properly

decontaminated. Geotech may also choose to decontaminate equipment for a

fee, which will be applied to the repair order invoice.

Model SPR (Formerly SP-84)

The reel mounted SPR is equipped with 150 feet of power cable and

discharge tubing on a storage reel with the auto/battery monitor enclosed in a

watertight case.

Features

 Pump with EPDM stator

 Cable reel with slip ring and pin-lock

 Wheel kit

 Pump monitor/control

 Variable flow down to 100 ml/minute

 150 feet power cable (polyethylene jacket)

 150 feet polyethylene discharge tubing

 Universal well sheave

Accessories

 Inflatable packer, 2-inch

 Inflatable packer, 4-inch

 FEP hose

Model SPB (Formerly SP-87)

The SPB backpack system is light weight and features an internal power

supply with variable flow for continuous purging or sampling without agitation.

The system includes 60 feet of power cable and discharge hose with pump

controls mounted directly in the cable reel.

Features

 Backpack frame with reel

 Variable flow down to 100 ml/minute

 60 feet power cable (polyethylene jacket)

 60 feet polyethylene discharge tubing

 Universal well sheave

Accessories

 FEP hose

Construction

Each of the three modules is designed to detach from the adjacent module

by removing three to eight external screws. This design allows for easier

decontamination and field repair of the pump.

1. Electrical/Fluid Terminal Cap Module

The electrical/fluid terminal cap contains the terminations

for the power cable and discharge tubing. The power cable

has a strain relief attached inside of the cap and a tapered

PTFE insert that is compressed with the ferrule fitting on

the top of this module. The discharge tubing attaches to

the 304 stainless steel hose barb on the top and the fluid

path is completed through a transfer tube with O-rings on

each end inside of the module. Both the positive and

negative leads are soldered to the two ends of the 10-

gauge power cable. The positive electrical boot slips on the

pin connector attached to the top of the stator cap, and the

negative lead is attached to the top of the stator cap with a

grounding screw.

2. Pump Head Module

Pump housing, flexible shaft, rotor, stator, and stator cap.

The pump head module consists of the intake area with

inspection plate, flexible shaft, rotor, stator and stator cap.

The flexible shaft is designed for both forward and reverse

operation and is constructed of 304 stainless steel. The

rotor, or helical screw, is machined from 316 stainless steel.

The stator is constructed of 304 stainless tubing lined with a

EPDM elastomeric compound. The stator cap attaches to

the stator through the outer stainless steel shell and

contains the positive 12 VDC electrical wire with male and

female glass insulated connectors.

3. Motor Module

Motor housing, bottom cap, 12VDC motor, female hex drive

and shaft seal.

The motor module contains a 12 VDC gear motor specially designed for the

Keck SP-Series pump. The highly efficient monobloc design allows

continuous operation for mini-aquifer tests and evacuation of greater volumes

of ground water.

Elastomeric Stators

Reaction to certain

chemicals

cause a swelling of the stator

subsequent increased friction or

fficulty

of operation which

cause

the

pump to operate at a higher current

level,

or not at all. A decrease in

vol

ume

may

dicat

a worn stator which needs

replacement.

EPDM

1----{11')

Model SPP

1. Audio Amp Alarm

2. Voltage/Amps Select Switch

3. LCD Meter Display for monitoring volts and amps during pump operation

4. LCD On/Off Switch

5. Forward-Off-Reverse Pump Control Switch

6. Pump Output Connects to pump power cable

20 Amp Sloblo Fuse (variable flow control models only)

Circuit Breaker (10 amp, manual reset)

(Not shown -- located on rear panel)

Auto Battery Power Receptacle

(Not shown -- located on rear panel)

MODEL SPR

1. Voltage/Amps Select Switch

2. LCD Meter Display for monitoring volts and amps during pump operation

3. LCD On/Off Switch

4. Reverse-Off-Forward Pump Control Switch

5. 20 Amp Sloblo Fuse (variable flow control models only)

5. Dispose of all wash and rinse water in a properly marked and sealed

container for future disposal.

6. Inspect and re-tighten all 4-40 pump screws at the end of each day of

operation.

Tools and Materials Required for Cleaning and Maintenance

6. Audio Amp Alarm

Open-end wrenches: 9/16", 5/8", and 11/16"

7. Audio Warning Signal Adjustment

Allen wrenches: 1/8", and 1/4"

Screw driver

Roll Pin Punches: 1/8" and 3/16"

Soldering iron

Multimeter

Heat shrink tubing

Solder

4-40 F.H. screws x 1/4" and 3/8" lg.

10.

18 Awg wire

Do not re-use screws

Cleaning and Maintenance

A thorough decontamination of the pump will increase the operating

efficiency of the system. The various techniques used to clean sampling

equipment generally depend on the critical nature of the type of sampling

required for each project. An effective method for cleaning the pump head

and transfer tubing is to pump cleaning solution through the pump and

reverse the pump to evacuate the tubing and flush the intake area. Any

procedure that uses a cleaning or chemical solution must be followed by

pumping clean water through the system.

The pump current should be monitored during the cleaning process to detect

any change in the operating condition. An increase in current may indicate

that either the cleaning agent reacted with the elastomer, causing it to swell,

or a residual film of the cleaning agent was not removed with the clean water

rinse. Conversely, a decrease in the current would indicate that foreign

material or contamination has been removed during the cleaning process.

Geotech recommends the following procedure for the SP-Series submersible

sampling pump:

1. Wash sampling equipment in a container with a solution of good quality

lab soap, such as micro soap or Liquinox. Completely brush the entire

exterior surface of the article. Wash interior wetted surfaces as required.

2. Rinse sampling equipment, except that used for samples intended for

volatiles in a container of a 10 percent solution of acetone and water.

Completely brush the entire exterior surface of the article. Rinse interior

wetted surfaces as required. If PCBs or pesticides are suspected to be

present, the final rinse should be carried out with a hexane solution.

Equipment used for samples intended for volatile organic analysis should

not have a solvent rinse. Technical or reagent grade solvents should be

used.

3. Rinse sampling equipment in a container of clean water. Completely

brush the entire exterior surface of the article. Rinse interior wetted

surfaces as required.

4. Rinse sampling equipment by pouring or spraying clean water over the

equipment surfaces. Lay equipment on clean plastic to air dry as much

as possible before reuse.

MODEL SPB

1. LCD Meter Display for monitoring volts and amps during pump operation

and charging

2. LCD On/Off Switch

3. External 12VDC Fuse (20 Amp)

4. External 12VDC Input

5. Battery Power Select Switch

6. Variable Flow Adjustment

7. Flow Rate Select Switch

8. Output Circuit Breaker

9. Forward-Off-Reverse Pump Control Switch

10. 12VDC Charging Input

11. Charging Circuit Fuse (4 Amp)

12. Voltage/Amps Select Switch

SPB Charging instructions

IMPORTANT!

If the battery pack will not be used for an extended period of time, it

should be periodically charged to maintain battery life.

110V AC CHARGING

1. Connect the charging cord to the D.C. CHARGE socket (#10 on page

11).

Do not use charger in +12V EXT. socket (# 4 on page

11). Damage to charger will result.

2. Position the BATTERY switch to the "INT" (internal battery) setting.

3. Plug charger into a 110V outlet. FAST CHARGE lamp will light. FAST

CHARGE lamp will extinguish and FLOAT lamp will light after battery

has charged 80% - 100% of capacity. Plan on a minimum of 16 hours

to fully charge the battery

IMPORTANT!

Step 12 Connect the female electrical boot from the bottom of the Inflatable

Packer Module to the glass insulated electrical terminal on top of

the pump by pushing the boot over the pin.

Step 13 Lubricate the lower end of the fluid transfer tube and the upper end

of the pump with water to prevent damage to the o-rings.

Step 14 Orient the Inflatable Packer Module so that the transfer tube will be

in alignment with the hole located on the top of the pump.

Step 15 Push the lower end of the Inflatable Packer Module onto the top of

the pump.

Step 16 Replace the three screws to secure the module to the pump.

Step 17 Connect the 1/8 inch air line to the air fitting at the top of the pump

by simply inserting the tube.

To remove the air line, push the collect in and pull on

the tubing.

DC CHARGING

1. Connect the 12VDC jumpers to the D.C. CHARGE socket (# 10 on

page 11). Connect the jumpers to the 12VDC power supply positive

(+) terminal [red] and to the negative (-) terminal [black].

2. Position the BATTERY switch to the "INT" (internal battery) setting.

3. Check the current level with the amp meter. When current drops

below 0.30 amps, battery is 80% - 100% charged.

Battery must be fully charged after field use.

The Inflatable Packer Module was NOT designed to support the extended

weight of the pump. When installing or removing the system, support the unit

by holding the solid pump body. Always store the complete assembly in a

container that will provide full support of the system and prevent any lateral

force from bending or damaging the module.

Use air line plug when air line is not in fitting.

Inspect and re-tighten all 4-40 pump screws at the end

of each day of operation.

Step 1 Remove the discharge tubing

from the hose barb at the top

of the pump.

Hose must be off! Most pumps

won't start "dry."

Step 2 Submerge the pump in clean,

cool water (55°F) so that the

unit is vertical and the water

level is above the hose barb.

Allow to set for at least five

minutes for temperature

equalization.

The pump should not be operated

"DRY" at any time. Operation of

the unit without water to lubricate

the moving parts will cause

damage and eventual malfunction

of the pump.

Step 3 Connect the power cable to the

12 VDC power supply; 13 to 14

VDC is required for the initial

starting of the pump. Positive

(+) terminal [red] and negative

(-) terminal [black].

Note: Do not reverse positive and

negative terminal or monitor damage

may occur.

Water must be cool: warm water

swells stator

Step 4 Turn the Voltage/Current Meter

to “ON - VOLTAGE”. If 13 to

14 volts are displayed, proceed

to the next step.

A constant 13 to 14VDC are

required to operate the unit at a

stable current level. Operation of

the pump with less than 12 volts

will cause excessive brush and

commutator wear and the

subsequent premature failure of

the motor. No LCD display --

check fuses and connections. Was

the battery tested under load?

Running vehicle may help.

Step 5 Turn the Voltage/Current Meter

to “AMPS”.

No change in display is no load;

check continuity.

Step 6 Turn the Pump Control Switch

to “FORWARD”, observing the

current level at the same time.

STOP immediately if the

current exceeds 10.0 amps or

the meter "blanks out," which is

greater than 20.0 amps

Initial operation

Follow Procedure column (shaded) for operation. Consult Troubleshooting

column for common problems at each step.

Procedure Troubleshooting

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING 2" INFLATABLE PACKER

The SP Inflatable Packer is designed to attach to the upper portion of the

basic sampling pump. To install the packer, follow these simplified steps:

Step 1 Remove the three screws that secure the Electrical/Fluid Terminal

Cap.

Step 2 Pull the Electrical/Fluid Terminal Cap away from the remainder of

the pump without rotating.

IMPORTANT!

Care should be exercised to prevent damage to the glass-insulated

electrical terminal on the top of the pump.

Step 3 Remove the screw that secures the ground or negative wire lead.

Step 4 Disconnect the female electrical boot from the glass-insulated

electrical terminal by pulling the boot straight up.

Step 5 Remove the fluid transfer tube.

Step 6 Connect the female electrical boot from Electrical/Fluid Terminal

Cap to the glass insulated electrical terminal on the Inflatable

Packer Module by pushing the boot over the pin.

Step 7 Attach the ground or negative wire lead with the screw.

Step 8 Push the 1/8 inch air line onto the hose barb on the top of the

Inflatable Packer Module.

Step 9 Lubricate the transfer tube with water to prevent damage to the o-

rings and push securely into the hole located within the upper

portion of the Electrical/Fluid Terminal Cap, taking care not to pinch

the electric wire or air line.

Step 10 Push the Electrical/Fluid Terminal Cap onto the upper end of the

Inflatable Packer Module.

Step 11 Replace the three screws to secure the module to the

Electrical/Fluid Terminal Cap.

Step 7 Less than 10.0 amps:

Continue to operate the

pump until the current

stabilizes between 4 and 7

amps.

Fluctuates and will not stabilize:

needs repair.

Step 8 Greater than 10.0 amps:

Check to see that the top of

the pump is submerged and

be prepared to “rock” the

Pump Control Switch from

“REVERSE” to “FORWARD”.

Repeat if necessary, to

rotate the pumping

mechanism until the pump

head is lubricated with water

and the current stabilizes

between 4 and 7 amps.

High or increased current:

contaminated or swollen from

solvents; decontaminate with

proper cleaning agent and distilled

water. Amp meter “blanks out”:

decontaminate with proper

cleaning agent and distilled water.

Sand-locked; clean by washing

through hose barb.

Step 9 Connect the discharge tubing.

Step 10 Turn the Pump Control Switch

to “FORWARD”, observe the

current level, and operate

the pump until the current

stabilizes between 4 and 7

amps.

If more than 2 to 3 amps higher

than with hose off: kink in line,

collapsed liner, clogged with sand

or silt, or frozen: test without tubing

connected and correct.

Step 11 Turn the Pump Control

Switch to “REVERSE”,

observing the current level,

to evacuate the tubing of the

water while leaving the pump

submerged in water.

If pump will not operate in reverse

it needs repair.

Step12 Disconnect the discharge

tubing.

Stop 13 Turn the Pump Control

Switch to “FORWARD” for

about five seconds, or until

the current stabilizes

between 4 and 7 amps.

Step 14 The sampling pump is ready

for field operation.

Inflatable Packer

Technical personnel actively engaged

in ground water monitoring have

recently become more aware of the

importance of evacuating the

borehole volume to obtain a

representative sample. The standard

procedure presently used requires

that three to five times the volume of

water within the well should be

evacuated prior to collecting the

groundwater sample to be sent to the

laboratory for chemical analysis. The

use of some more recently developed

sampling pumps has reduced the

time required to evacuate and sample

each monitor well: however, the time

required varies due to the different

heights of the column of water within

each well. In addition, many projects

require that the evacuated water be

collected and disposed at a treatment

facility. Both of these factors increase

the cost of monitoring and sampling.

The use of an inflatable packer can

Procedure Troubleshooting

reduce the time, cost and effort when sampling monitoring

wells. The packer is mounted immediately above the top of

the screen with the pump placed within the screen. This

allows the pump to evacuate or draw water from only the

screened portion of the well. Assuming that an average

monitoring well has at least 5 feet of screen, the time to

sample each well would be the same with a minimal amount

of effort and effluent collected. The actual pumping time to

evacuate the screened portion (5 feet) three to five times

would be less than five minutes for a 2 inch well and about

16 minutes for a 4 inch well. This allows the pump to

evacuate or draw water from only the screened portion of the well.

Operation

Check NEW wells for plumbness and diameter, using a bailer of the same

dimensions as the Keck pump (1.75” OD x 25” long). Use a water level

sensing device to determine the water level to insure that the pump is totally

submerged when sampling.

IMPORTANT!

The pump should not be operated “DRY” at any time. Operation of the

unit without water to lubricate the moving parts will cause damage and

eventual malfunction of the pump.

When lowering the pump into the well, allow the weight of the unit to keep the

power cord taut. The pump can and will cock inside a 4 inch well and may

become lodged.

IMPORTANT!

A constant 13 to 14 VDC are required to operate the unit at a stale

current level. Operation of the pump with less than 12 volts will cause

excessive brush and commutator wear and the subsequent premature

failure of the motor.

Operation of the pump for extended periods requires a continuous 13 to 14

VDC power source rated for 15 amps. Amperage must be monitored while

the pump is operating. A sudden increase in the amps indirectly informs the

operator that conditions have changed, e.g., an increase in the percent of

solids in the flow stream, to rotor and stator are partially sand-locked, the

discharge tubing is blocked, frozen or kinked, or the voltage to the pump

motor is inadequate because of cuts in the power cable, poor electrical

connections, or an inadequate power supply. Continuing to operate the pup

in this condition may cause a malfunction of the pump as a result of

inadequate power reaching the 12 VDC motor.

The Pump Control Switch, “FORWARD-OFF-REVERSE”, not only turns the

pump ON, but allows the operator to reverse the pump rotation if the unit

should become clogged, or to evacuate the discharge tubing. NOTE:

ALWAYS operate the pump in the “FORWARD” position after reverse has

been engaged to reposition the “floating” rotor within the stator.

IMPORTANT!

It is important to decontaminate the pump after sampling and to drain

the transfer tubing prior to extended storage. (See Cleaning and

Maintenance section).

Using Variable Flow

Step 1 Basic operation of the pump should be performed as normal, as

indicated on page 14 -16 of this manual.

Step 2 “Purge” the well as required, using the standard controls on the

monitor and with the HIGH/VARIABLE switch in the “HIGH”

position.

Step 3 The MIN/MAX dial must be in the “MAX” position.

Step 4 Put the pump in the Variable Flow function by moving the

HIGH/VARIABLE switch to the “VARIABLE” position.

Step 5 Turn the MIN/MAX dial toward the “MIN” position until the desired

sample flow rate is achieved.

If the pump stalls prior to reaching the desired sample

flow rate, the pump must be restarted in “HIGH”, then

follow steps 3 through 5 above.

Step 6 After the sample is taken, both the MIN/MAX dial and the

HIGH/VARIABLE switch should be returned to their original

positions for normal operation of the pump.

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