OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OPERATION, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

1.5 Air-operated Diaphragm Pump
Note:
In order to enable our products to bring you greater convenience, and help you raise efficiency and save cost, you are kindly
asked to peruse this Operator’s Manual prior to the installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.

Model Description and Technical Parameters

Model Designation:
A40XX-X X X-X
Form of pipe mouth：A-BSP B-NPT(F) C- Flange

Diaphragm material：9 - Santoprene H – Hytrel T - PTFE/Santoprene

Ball material：9 - Santoprene H - Hytre T - PTFE

A - Acetal

Ball seat material：P – Polypropylene SS – Stainless Steel

Pump material： SS – Stainless Steel AL – Aluminum Alloy CI- carbon steel

P – Polypropylene

Main Performance Parameters

No. Parameter Names Units Reference Values
1 Max. Working Air Pressure Mpa 0.83
2 Max. Flow l/min 330
3 Max. Head m 70
4 Max. Fluid Output Pressure Mpa 0.83
Max. Particle Through
5 mm 6
Diameter
6 Weight kg 19（PP）/18 (AL)/ 30(SS/CI)
7 Noise Level db <85

Maximum Applied Temperature Limits (diaphragm / ball / seal material)

Acetal ··································································································40°- 150°F (4.4- 65.5°C)
Santoprene ························································································-40°- 225°F (-40°- 107.2°C)
Teflon··································································································40°- 220°F (4.4°- 104°C)
Nitrile···································································································10°- 180°F (-12°- 82°C)
Viton································································································-40°- 350°F (-40°-176.6°C)
Hytrel·······························································································-20°-150°F (-28.9°- 65.5°C)
Polypropylene····························································································32°- 175°F (0-79.4°C)

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 OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THIS INFORMATION TO AVOID INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Do not exceed the maximum inlet air pressure as stated on the
pump model plate.
 The air inlet of the pump is connected to the air supply that has
sufficient capacity and of which pressure conforms to the design
requirements.
 The clean compressed air makes for the extension of the service
life of the pump.
 If the air supply line is a hard pipe, the short hose connecting the
pump and the pipe can reduce vibration and twisting. (It is
recommended to reduce the pulse in the fluid with a use a surge
tank or fluid buffers.)
 The air intake pipe and the pressure-regulating filter must be
supported due to their weight. If the pipe is not supported, it may
damage the pump.
 The air intake pipe of the pump must be installed with the
pressure regulating valve to ensure the air supply pressure
doesn’t exceed the specified range.
The limit pressure specified in the Manual can’t be used in the
operation of the pump, otherwise the personal injury, pump
damage or property loss will arise out of excessive air pressure.
 Be sure material hoses and other components are able to with
-stand fluid pressures developed by this pump. Check all hoses
for damage or wear. Be certain dispensing device is clean and in
proper working condition.
STATIC SPARK. Can cause explosion resulting in severe injury
or death. Ground pump and pumping system.
 Sparks can ignite flammable material and vapors.
 Secure pump, connections and all contact points to avoid
vibration and generation of contact or static spark.
 Use proper ventilation.
 Keep inflammables away from heat, open flames and sparks.
 Keep containers closed when not in use.
The discharges from the pump may contain impurities, which
may cause serious injury. The discharges can be drained away
through the pipe from the jobsite and around the operator.
Even if the diaphragm ruptures, it can also discharge the material
forcibly from the exhaust muffler.
 When the hazardous or inflammable materials are pumped, the
discharges can be removed to the safe remote location through
the pipeline.
 Between the pump and the muffler is used the interface of 3/8” in
minimum bore.
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HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Can result in serious injury or
property damage. Do not service or clean pump, hoses or
dispensing valve while the system is pressurized. Disconnect air
supply line and relieve pressure from the sys -tem by opening
dispensing valve or device and / or carefully and slowly loosening
and removing outlet hose or piping from pump.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Can cause serious in -jury or
property damage. Do not attempt to return a pump to the factory or
service center that contains hazardous material. Safe handling
practices must comply with local and national laws and safety code
requirements.
 Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials from the
supplier for proper handling instructions.
Explosion Hazard: Some models, together with some parts that
fluid contacts, are made of aluminum, so they can’t be put into use
with trichloroethane, methylene chloride or other halogenated
hydrocarbon solvents, otherwise they may react and cause an
explosion.
 Prior to the use with this type of solvent, it is a must to inspect the
fluid caps, manifolds and all fluid contact parts of the pump motor
in order to ensure compatibility.
 The pump should be placed close to the product as far as possible
to shorten the suction pipe and reduce the number of parts to the
greatest extent.
 To extend the service life of diaphragm, we must to place the pump
close to the pumped fluid as much as possible. When the inlet
pressure exceeds 10 feet (3 meters) of the fluid column, it is
necessary to install a set of pressure relief and regulation devices to
extend the service life of diaphragm.
 We must ensure the sealing of each adapter for the inlet and outlet
pipes.
 All the fasteners must be tightened once again prior to the use of
the Product to avoid the looseness that may arise out of the creep of
the seal components and effectively prevent the leakage of fluid or
air.
Verify the chemical compatibility of the pump wetted parts and the
substance being pumped, flushed or re -circulated. Chemical
compatibility may change with tempera -ture and concentration of
the chemical(s) within the substances being pumped, flushed or
circulated. For specific fluid compatibility, consult the chemical
manufacturer.
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 Maximum temperatures are based on mechani -cal stress only.
Certain chemicals will significantly reduce maximum safe
operating temperature. Consult the chemical manufacturer for
chemical compatibility and temperature lim -its.
Make sure that all the operators of this equipment have been
specifically trained, grasped the safe operating practices and
understood the limitations of the equipment. They know how to
wear PPE if needed.
Do not use the pump for the structural support of the piping
system. Be certain the system components are properly supported
to prevent stress on the pump parts.
 Suction and discharge connections should be flexible connec
-tions (such as hose), not rigid piped, and should be compatible
with the substance being pumped.
It is a must to prevent unnecessary damage to the pump. If it has
to lie idle for a long time, please clean it thoroughly after each
use.
 The Product left in the pump will become dry or sticky on the
pump, which will give rise to the diaphragm and valve problems
prior to the next start. At the freezing temperature, it is must to
empty the pump completely under any circumstances after use.
 It is an effective way in reducing users’ downtime to get the
appropriate assembly available at any time. The application of the
authentic BSK spare parts will be conducive to the extension of
product life and the play of the performance.
EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
STATIC SPARK HAZARDOUS PRESSURE
General Description
The BSK diaphragm pump offers high volume delivery even at low air
pressure and a b road range of material compatibility options
available.Refer to the model and option chart.The BSK pump is provided
with the modularized air motor and fluid section.
The air operated diaphragm pump alternately generates the intake fluid
pressure and positive fluid pressure in the fluid chamber by using the
pressure difference in the air chamber. The ball valve can ensure the
forward flow of fluid.
Pump cycling will begin as air pressure is applied and it will continue to
pump and keep up with the demand. It will build and maintain line pres
-sure and will stop cycling once maximum line pressure is reached (dis
-pensing device closed) and will resume pumping as needed.
Requirements for Air and Lubrication
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EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE. Can cause pump damage, personal
injury or property damage.
 A filter capable of filtering out particles larger than 50 microns
should be used on the air supply. There is no lubrication required
other than the “O” ring lubricant which is applied during assembly
or repair.
 If lubricated air is present, make sure that it is compatible with the
“O” rings and seals in the air motor section of the pump.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
 Always flush the pump with a solvent compatible with the material
being pumped if the material being pumped is subject to “setting
up” when not in use for a period of time.
 Disconnect the air supply from the pump if it is to be inactive for a
few hours.
 The outlet material volume is governed not only by the air supply
but also by the material supply available at the inlet. The material
supply tubing should not be too small or restrictive. Be sure not to
use hose which might collapse.
 When the diaphragm pump is used in a forced -feed (flooded inlet)
situation, it is recommended that a “Check Valve” be installed at
the air inlet.
 Secure the diaphragm pump legs to a suitable surface to insure
against damage by vibration.
Maintenance
 Please refer to the component schematic in the assembly drawings
to look up the serial numbers and names of parts and grasp the
information of parts and maintenance service pack.
 Some BSK parts are marked as "wearing parts", which can conduce
to quick service and downtime reduction.
 Service kits are divided to service two separate diaphragm pump
functions: 1. AIR SECTION, 2. FLUID SECTION. The FLUID
SEC -TION is divided further to match typical part MATERIAL
OPTIONS.
 Provide a clean work surface to protect sensitive internal moving
parts from contamination from dirt and foreign matter during
service disassembly and reassembly.
 Keep good records of service activity and include pump in preven
-tive maintenance program.
 Before disassembling, empty captured material in the outlet man
-ifold by turning the pump upside down to drain material from the
pump.
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 FLUID SECTION DISASSEMBLY
 Remove the upper and lower manifold (1) and (11).
 Remove the ball (2), “O” ring (3) and ball seat (4).
 Remove the fluid cap (5).
NOTE: Only diaphragm models use a primary diaphragm（6A） and a
backup diaphragm (6). Refer to the aux iliary view in the Fluid Section
illustration.
 Remove the screw (10), washer (9), diaphragm (6A, 6) and
diaphragm washer (7, 8).
NOTE: Do not scratch or mar the surface of (23) diaphragm rod.

FLUID SECTION REASSEMBLY

 Reassemble in reverse order.
 Clean and inspect all parts. Replace worn or damaged parts with
new parts as required.
 Lubricate (23) diaphragm rod and (25) “Y” ring with grease.
 Fix the diaphragm rod (23) with the auxiliary installation tool.
 Prior to the final fastening of bolts and nuts, please determine
whether the diaphragm (6A、6) is aligned with the fluid cap (5)
properly to avoid the twisting of the diaphragm.
 For the models using Teflon diaphragm: three rubber diaphragms
(6) on the side, which are marked with AIRS SIDE "air chamber"
are mounted in face of the pump body.
 Start the pump, check the fastening and sealing after it runs for a
period of time.

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Note:
1. Bolt torque (16): 20N•M; Bolt torque (39): 15N•M;
2. O apply the lubricating grease, and ■ apply the lubricating grease to the ceramic valve slice.
3.Note: (Opening Direction)

Opening

Opening
Opening
Opening

Opening

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Outlet

Final Assembly of Cylinder Head for Central Body

Air Inlet

Note:
1. Bolt torque (10): 20N•M; Bolt torque (26): 20N•M;
2. O apply the lubricating grease, and apply the Loctite to the thread.

Teflon for Fluid side: white

Inlet

Three Layer of Rubber for Air

Side: Yellow (It is blue when it is
used as the liner)

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Locking Sequence
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Outlet

Air Inlet

Final Assembly of Cylinder Head for

Central Body

Note:
1. Bolt torque (10): 20N•M; Bolt torque (26): 20N•M
2. O apply the lubricating grease, and □ apply the Loctite
to the thread.

Inlet
Teflon for Fluid side: white

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Three Layer of Rubber for Air Side:
Yellow (It is blue when it is used as the
Locking Sequence liner)
Table of Typical Parts on the Fluid Side

A40AL-PTT-A

A40AL-P99-A

A40SS-STT-A
MATER

A40PP-PTT-C

A40CI-PTT-A
A40SS-S99-A
A40PP-P99-C

A40CI-P99-A
No. Qty Names of Parts P/N IAL
CODE

1 1 Upper Manifold 6243-2 AL X X

1 1 Upper Manifold 6275 SS X X
1 1 Upper Manifold 6402 CI X X
1 1 Upper Manifold 6422 PP X X
2 4 Ball 6260 T X X X
2 4 Ball 6246-1 SP X X X
2 4 Ball 6298 T X
2 4 Ball 6292 SP X
3 4 “O” Cup 6281-4 T X
3 4 “O” Cup 6284-5 EPDM X
3 4 “O” Cup 6238-2 T X X X
3 4 “O” Cup 6284-2 EPDM X X X
4 4 Seat 6425 PP X X
4 4 Seat 6255 PP X X X X
4 4 Seat 6245-2 SS X X
5 2 Fluid Cap 6421 PP X X
5 2 Fluid Cap 6242 AL X X
5 2 Fluid Cap 6274 SS X X
5 2 Fluid Cap 6403 CI X X
6 2 Diaphragm 6258 SP X X X X
6 2 Diaphragm 6248-1 SP X X X X
6A 2 Diaphragm 6259 T X X X X
7 2 Washers 6250-1 CI X X X X
7 2 Washers 6250-2 SS X X
9 2 Washer 6251 SS X X X X X X
Diaphragm
10 2 6249 PP X X
Screw
Diaphragm X X X X X X
10 2 6253 SS
Screw
11 1 Lower Manifold 6423 PP X X
11 1 Lower Manifold 6244-2 AL X X
11 1 Lower Manifold 6276 SS X X
11 1 Lower Manifold 6404 CI X X
12 20 Nut 6262-1 CI X X X X
12 20 Nut 6231-1 SS X X X X
12A 16 Nut 6328-1 SS X X
13 20 Screw 6235-2 CI X X X X
13 20 Screw 6230-1 SS X X
13 16 Screw 6230-15 SS X X

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13A 4 Screw 6230-14 SS X X
26 8 Screw 6235-3 CI X X X X
26 8 Screw 6230-2 SS X X
26 16 Screw 6230-13 SS X X
46 20 Washer 6329-3 SS X X
46A 16 Washer 6329-2 SS X X
1）The parts marked with "X" are the applied parts of typical models;
2）The users can select the appropriate fluid parts by the chemical characteristics of the pumped materials.
3）The parts labeled with2/4/6/3 (ball / seat / diaphragm / “O” ring) are the wearing parts. If the users properly get them available at any time, it
can conduce to the downtime reduction.

List of Universal Parts

No. Qty Names of Parts P/N No. Qty Names of Parts P/N
8 2 Washers 6250-1 30 2 “O” Cup 6222-1
14 1 Cylinder Head 6240 31 2 Limit Plug 6219
15 1 Motor Casing 6213-2 32 2 Sliding Sleeve 6220
Socket Head Cap
16 4 6236-1 33 2 “Y” Cup 6221-3
Screw
17 4 “O” Cup 6222-2 34 2 “O” Cup 6222-1
18 1 cylinder Head 6241 35 1 Slide Valve 6218
19 2 Sealing Gasket 6217 36 1 Valve Slice 6205
20 2 “Y” Cup 6221-1 37 1 Valve Plate 6204
21 2 Sliding Sleeve 6223 38 1 Air Valve Casing 6256
Socket Head Cap
22 1 Pilot Rod 6224 39 4 6236-2
Screw
23 1 Diaphragm rod 6249 40 1 Sealing Gasket 6257
24 1 Sleeve 6247 41 1 Sealing Gasket 6216
25 2 “Y” Cup 6221-4 42 1 Baffle 6215
27 1 Valve Slice 6207 43 1 Muffler 6270
28 1 Valve Plate 6206 44 2 “O” Cup 6222-9
29 2 Internal Circlip 6232-1 45 2 Trigger Rod 6252

Description of Material Codes

CI=Carbon Steel SP=Santoprene PV=PVDF
AL=Aluminum Alloy SS= Stainless Steel V=Viton
B=Nitrile Rubber T=PTFE

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 Disassembly of the Parts in Fluid Section
a）First, remove the pump from the pipeline system and drain off the
materials from the pump inside.
b）Place the pump in a clean work environment.
c）Dismantle the outlet pipe (1) from the pump first, and then take out
the ball (2), O cup (3) and ball seat (4) from the upper end of the
fluid cap (5) in sequence. After that, place the pump upside down
and dismantle the inlet pipe (11) so as to take out O cup (3), ball
seat (4) and ball (2) from the fluid cap (5).
d）Release the bolts around the two fluid caps to disassemble the cap
(5).
e）Release the diaphragm screw (10) and remove diaphragm washer (7),
(8) and diaphragm (6) from the both ends. Remove the diaphragm
rod (23) and the lip-shape seal ring (25) can be replaced.
Disassembly of Parts for Air Valve
f）Loosen the bolts (39) and remove the air valve casing (38), as well as
the air baffle (42) and sealing gasket (40), ( 41).
g）Take out the valve slice (36) and valve plate (37) from the air valve
casing (38).
h）Dismantle the circlip (29) and take out the limit end cap (31) from
both ends of the air valve casing (38), and you can replace the cup
(30) as needed.
i）You can check the lip-type packing (33) after pushing out the spool
(35) from the air valve casing (38) with the hands.
Disassembly of Parts for Pilot Valve
j）Loosen 4 bolts (16) fixing the cylinder head first, and then dismantle
the cylinder head (14) and (18) on both ends and remove the O cup
(17).
k）Remove the sealing gasket (19) from the groove of the motor casing
(15).
l）Eject the pilot rod (22) and trigger rod (45) from the motor casing (15)
and you can replace the lip-type packing (20) on the trigger rod or
the O cup (44) on the pilot rod.
Reassembly of Diaphragm Pump
The reassembly steps of the pump are incompatible with those of
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disassembly, so you are kindly asked to pay attention to the following
in the reassembly process:
1） All the sealing elements, as well as their contact parts, must be
greased.
2） Please check carefully prior to the use of all sealing elements
whether they are damaged, such as surface damage. If damaged,
please replace the new ones.
3） The lip direction of the lip-type packing （20）,（25） and （33）
should be consistent with the direction shown in the chart.
4） The bolts on the fluid cap should alternately be fastened by
opposite angles to achieve a better sealing result.
Troubleshooting
1. Some fluid is drained from the exhaust opening along
with the air flow.
Check the diaphragm for any damage.
Check the diaphragm screw for looseness
2. There are air bubbles in the outlet fluid.
Check the suction pipe connection for good sealing.
Check the connection between the suction pipe and the intake
manifold for good sealing.
Check the O ring between the intake manifold and the fluid cap
Check the diaphragm screws for looseness
3. Low pump output
Check the air supply is stable.
Check the inlet/outlet for any blockage.
Check connectors connecting the intake manifold for air tightness
Check that the ball is not stuck to the seat or the ball is not
improperly seated.
4. Air is discharged from the exhaust opening when there
is no reciprocating movement.
Check seal ring (33) on slid valve (35).
Check seal ring (20) on trigger rod (45).
Check seal ring (25) on diaphragm link rod .
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 Dimension Data
(The shown data is taken as a reference and the actual product prevails. Unit: mm)

Dimension of Pump Seat

Outlet Opening

1.5 Flange

1.5 Flange
Feed Inlet
Air Inlet

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Inlet Opening

Dimension of Pump Seat

Air Inlet

Feed Inlet

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Outlet Opening

Dimension of Pump Seat

Air Inlet

Inlet Opening

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 Table of Maintenance Records

No. Failure Description Content for Maintenance Dates Remarks

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