INDEX INDEX

Operational Overview Page 3 Operational Overview Page 3

1. SV60 Setup Page 4 1. SV60 Setup Page 4

2. SV60 Operation Page 6 2. SV60 Operation Page 6

3. SV60 Timers Page 7 3. SV60 Timers Page 7

4. SV60 Accessories Page 9 4. SV60 Accessories Page 9

5. SV60 Troubleshooting Page 10 5. SV60 Troubleshooting Page 10

6. SV60 Maintenance Procedures Page 11 6. SV60 Maintenance Procedures Page 11

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WARNING. WARNING.
Compressed air can be dangerous. Correctly rated hoses and piping should Compressed air can be dangerous. Correctly rated hoses and piping should
be used in conjunction with appropriate safety devices be used on all be used in conjunction with appropriate safety devices be used on all
connections. connections.
The unit is not designed to operate above 690kPa (100psi) The unit is not designed to operate above 690kPa (100psi)

Overview of SV60 operation Overview of SV60 operation

The SV60 operates as a shuttle system alternately discharging, then loading a The SV60 operates as a shuttle system alternately discharging, then loading a
wide range of material. Operation is automatic. The SV60 can pump almost wide range of material. Operation is automatic. The SV60 can pump almost
any material from heavy slurry through to almost dry material. It has no any material from heavy slurry through to almost dry material. It has no
moving parts in the tank. moving parts in the tank.
The SV60 can be wheeled into position under most conditions. Suction The SV60 can be wheeled into position under most conditions. Suction
lengths of 50m and discharges of 500m are achievable with this pump. lengths of 50m and discharges of 500m are achievable with this pump.

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 1. SV60 Setup 1. SV60 Setup
Before operating the SV60 check: Before operating the SV60 check:
a) SV60 is undamaged and cover is in position. a) SV60 is undamaged and cover is in position.
b) Clean compressed air at a minimum working pressure of 550 kPa b) Clean compressed air at a minimum working pressure of 550 kPa
(80psi) and quantity of 120cfm is available at the pump. (80psi) and quantity of 120cfm is available at the pump.
c) 25mm air hose is available. c) 25mm air hose is available.
d) All suction hoses, delivery hoses and pickup nozzle are undamaged. d) All suction hoses, delivery hoses and pickup nozzle are undamaged.
e) A discharge area has been chosen for the pump, which will not e) A discharge area has been chosen for the pump, which will not
endanger personnel or equipment. Material from the pump can be endanger personnel or equipment. Material from the pump can be
ejected long distances from the end of the discharge line. ejected long distances from the end of the discharge line.
f) The pump does not require an in line lubricator. f) The pump does not require an in line lubricator.
g) As with any compressed air operated equipment eye and hearing g) As with any compressed air operated equipment eye and hearing
rotection is recommended. rotection is recommended.

For efficient operation of the pump the suction and discharge lines should be For efficient operation of the pump the suction and discharge lines should be
the same diameter as the pump (75mm). the same diameter as the pump (75mm).

Check valve Check valve

Suction Suction

Delivery Delivery
Air inlet Air inlet

Jet pack Air valve Jet pack Air valve

exhaust exhaust

Photo 1. Photo showing main components of the SV60 Photo 1. Photo showing main components of the SV60

1.1 Set SV60 up in a safe and relatively level position near the area to be 1.1 Set SV60 up in a safe and relatively level position near the area to be
pumped. pumped.

1.2. Attach suction hose and nozzle to SV60 and ensure safety clips are in 1.2. Attach suction hose and nozzle to SV60 and ensure safety clips are in
place. Position hoses out of walkways. place. Position hoses out of walkways.

1.3. Run out delivery line to the discharge point ensuring there is no danger 1.3. Run out delivery line to the discharge point ensuring there is no danger
to personnel from the discharge. Attach delivery hose or pipe to SV60. to personnel from the discharge. Attach delivery hose or pipe to SV60.
Position out of walkways. Restrain hose or pipe at regular intervals to Position out of walkways. Restrain hose or pipe at regular intervals to
ensure it does not move during pumping operations. ensure it does not move during pumping operations.
Quick release fittings on the delivery line are not recommended by Quick release fittings on the delivery line are not recommended by
Supavac, due to the aggressive nature of the pump discharge. Supavac, due to the aggressive nature of the pump discharge.

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 75mm poly line is an economical discharge line when adequately 75mm poly line is an economical discharge line when adequately
restrained. Alternately concrete pumping hose or steel pipe can be restrained. Alternately concrete pumping hose or steel pipe can be
used. used.

1.4 Blow out 25mm air hose to ensure it is clean and attach to SV60. Fit 1.4 Blow out 25mm air hose to ensure it is clean and attach to SV60. Fit
safety clips and leave main valve on pump in the off position. Turn air safety clips and leave main valve on pump in the off position. Turn air
supply on at source. supply on at source.

1.5 Pump is now ready to use 1.5 Pump is now ready to use

Photo 2. Showing air line and suction hose installed Photo 2. Showing air line and suction hose installed
Note: safety clips in all hoses. Note: safety clips in all hoses.

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2. SV60 USE 2. SV60 USE
2.1 Ensure discharge area is clear of personnel 2.1 Ensure discharge area is clear of personnel

2.2 Turn air supply on at the pump. Pump will now begin operation. Dry 2.2 Turn air supply on at the pump. Pump will now begin operation. Dry
operation of the SV60 will not damage the pump. The pump always starts operation of the SV60 will not damage the pump. The pump always starts
in discharge mode (in case vessel was left full from previous operation). in discharge mode (in case vessel was left full from previous operation).
The pump is factory set at 10 seconds discharge and 10 seconds suction. The pump is factory set at 10 seconds discharge and 10 seconds suction.
This can be varied as required, see later section of manual. This can be varied as required, see later section of manual.

2.3Slowly introduce nozzle into material to be pumped. Continue operation 2.3Slowly introduce nozzle into material to be pumped. Continue operation
of pump. Operation is automatic and the pump can be left running of pump. Operation is automatic and the pump can be left running
unattended indefinitely. However Supavac recommends the pump and all unattended indefinitely. However Supavac recommends the pump and all
hoses are checked at least once per shift for correct operation. hoses are checked at least once per shift for correct operation.

2.4 Check discharge line to ensure it remains correctly anchored. 2.4 Check discharge line to ensure it remains correctly anchored.

2.5 When pumping is complete run the pump for a couple of cycles dry to 2.5 When pumping is complete run the pump for a couple of cycles dry to
empty the tank. empty the tank.

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 3. SV60 Timers 3. SV60 Timers

Picture 3. shows SV60 timers (cover removed). Arrows indicate reference point Picture 3. shows SV60 timers (cover removed). Arrows indicate reference point
for setting timers for setting timers

The SV60 operates on pneumatic timers. There are no moving parts in the The SV60 operates on pneumatic timers. There are no moving parts in the
pump. With experience it may be possible to adjust the timers for increased pump. With experience it may be possible to adjust the timers for increased
efficiency of operation. Always operate the pump with standard settings until efficiency of operation. Always operate the pump with standard settings until
the nature of the material being pumped is fully assessed. the nature of the material being pumped is fully assessed.

The SV60 timers are factory set at 10 second discharge and 10 second The SV60 timers are factory set at 10 second discharge and 10 second
suction. This is a good average setting for most materials. The timers have a suction. This is a good average setting for most materials. The timers have a
scale on them, but to accurately set the cycle times Supavac recommends scale on them, but to accurately set the cycle times Supavac recommends
that the cycles are timed with a watch. that the cycles are timed with a watch.

As a general rule the following apply: As a general rule the following apply:

Shorter suction time: Shorter suction time:

• watery/easily pumped material • watery/easily pumped material
• short suction hose lengths (<10m) • short suction hose lengths (<10m)
• vessel is overfilling (identified by a change of sound or discharge of • vessel is overfilling (identified by a change of sound or discharge of
material during the suction cycle) material during the suction cycle)

Longer suction time: Longer suction time:

• thicker materials/mud/slurry • thicker materials/mud/slurry
• long suction hose lengths (>20m) • long suction hose lengths (>20m)
• vessel is under filling • vessel is under filling

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Shorter discharge time: Shorter discharge time:
• watery material/easily pumped • watery material/easily pumped
• short discharge length • short discharge length
• majority of the discharge cycle there is no material being ejected • majority of the discharge cycle there is no material being ejected

Longer discharge line: Longer discharge line:

• thicker materials/mud/slurry • thicker materials/mud/slurry
• longer discharge lengths (>100m) • longer discharge lengths (>100m)
• discharge line not emptying completely each cycle • discharge line not emptying completely each cycle

3.1 To Change the timer Settings 3.1 To Change the timer Settings
3.1.1 Turn off air to SV60 3.1.1 Turn off air to SV60
3.1.2 Remove cover 3.1.2 Remove cover
3.1.3 Adjust either timer to desired setting. CAUTION: timers only 3.1.3 Adjust either timer to desired setting. CAUTION: timers only
operate in the 0-30 second range. Do Not rotate the timers beyond operate in the 0-30 second range. Do Not rotate the timers beyond
these settings. these settings.
3.1.4 Restore air to the SV60 and check cycle time with a watch. Be 3.1.4 Restore air to the SV60 and check cycle time with a watch. Be
aware of moving parts while cover is removed. aware of moving parts while cover is removed.
3.1.5 Replace cover 3.1.5 Replace cover

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4. SV60 Accessories 4. SV60 Accessories
4.1 Stainless steel pickup nozzle – for ease of operation, attaches to suction 4.1 Stainless steel pickup nozzle – for ease of operation, attaches to suction
hose and allows operator to stand upright. hose and allows operator to stand upright.

4.2 Snore box - attaches to suction hose for unmanned operation. Stops 4.2 Snore box - attaches to suction hose for unmanned operation. Stops
large lumps from blocking suction hose. large lumps from blocking suction hose.

4.3 Larger wheels – for use in mines, these allow the SV60 to be towed 4.3 Larger wheels – for use in mines, these allow the SV60 to be towed
around the mine behind a personnel transport. Not recommended for long around the mine behind a personnel transport. Not recommended for long
distances or high speeds. distances or high speeds.

4.4 Tow hitch – for use with the larger wheels. 4.4 Tow hitch – for use with the larger wheels.

4.5 Trailer – allows loading of the SV60 and hoses, for high speed or long 4.5 Trailer – allows loading of the SV60 and hoses, for high speed or long
distance travel. distance travel.

4.6 Over belt discharge unit – attaches to the SV60 discharge allowing direct 4.6 Over belt discharge unit – attaches to the SV60 discharge allowing direct
discharge onto a conveyor belt. discharge onto a conveyor belt.

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5. SV60 Troubleshooting 5. SV60 Troubleshooting
Before checking anything else ensure the correct pressure and quantity of Before checking anything else ensure the correct pressure and quantity of
compressed air is being supplied to the pump. compressed air is being supplied to the pump.

Pump not cycling Low supply air pressure Ensure correctly rated Pump not cycling Low supply air pressure Ensure correctly rated
correctly compressor is used. correctly compressor is used.
Ensure hoses are Ensure hoses are
correct diameter correct diameter
Blocked discharge line Unblock discharge line Blocked discharge line Unblock discharge line
as per Section 6.1 as per Section 6.1
Blocked suction line Unblock suction line as Blocked suction line Unblock suction line as
per Section 6.2 per Section 6.2
Blocked filter Clean or replace filter as Blocked filter Clean or replace filter as
per Section 6.3 per Section 6.3
Pump operating Blocked suction line Unblock suction line as Pump operating Blocked suction line Unblock suction line as
correctly but not loading per Section 6.2 correctly but not loading per Section 6.2
material Suction hose collapsed Replace damaged material Suction hose collapsed Replace damaged
or leaking section of hose. or leaking section of hose.
Check all fittings have Check all fittings have
washers inserted washers inserted
correctly. correctly.
Blocked Jet Pack nozzle Clean nozzle and Blocked Jet Pack nozzle Clean nozzle and
housing as per Section housing as per Section
6.4 6.4
Material too viscous for Add water to the Material too viscous for Add water to the
the pump material as required. the pump material as required.
Pump not operating Low supply air pressure Ensure correctly rated Pump not operating Low supply air pressure Ensure correctly rated
compressor is used. compressor is used.
Ensure hoses are Ensure hoses are
correct diameter correct diameter
Blocked filter Clean or replace filter as Blocked filter Clean or replace filter as
per Section 6.3 per Section 6.3
Control system fault Contact Supavac for Control system fault Contact Supavac for
service. service.

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6. SV60 Maintenance Procedures 6. SV60 Maintenance Procedures
In use the SV60 requires minimal maintenance. However the following In use the SV60 requires minimal maintenance. However the following
procedures are recommended. procedures are recommended.

Daily: Check pump is undamaged, cover and all safety clips etc. are in Daily: Check pump is undamaged, cover and all safety clips etc. are in
position. position.
Check discharge hose is correctly anchored. Check discharge hose is correctly anchored.
Check all hoses for damage or wear and replace as necessary Check all hoses for damage or wear and replace as necessary

Monthly: Check level oil level in lubricator. Top up with air tool oil as Monthly: Check level oil level in lubricator. Top up with air tool oil as
necessary The pump requires minimal lubrication to operate. necessary The pump requires minimal lubrication to operate.

Photo 4. Showing air filter and lubricator (cover removed) Photo 4. Showing air filter and lubricator (cover removed)

6.1 Blocked Delivery Line 6.1 Blocked Delivery Line

If the discharge line is blocked the pump will retain pressure as there is If the discharge line is blocked the pump will retain pressure as there is
a check valve fitted to the suction side of the pump to stop discharge a check valve fitted to the suction side of the pump to stop discharge
through the suction line in the event of a blocked discharge line. through the suction line in the event of a blocked discharge line.

To remove a blockage from the discharge side of the pump: To remove a blockage from the discharge side of the pump:
6.1.1 Turn off air to the pump 6.1.1 Turn off air to the pump
6.1.2 Remove cover from pump 6.1.2 Remove cover from pump
6.1.3 Relieve stored pressure in pump by operating the pressure relief 6.1.3 Relieve stored pressure in pump by operating the pressure relief
valve situated just behind the Jet Pack. (Photo 5) valve situated just behind the Jet Pack. (Photo 5)
6.1.4 Carefully remove discharge line and clear the blockage. 6.1.4 Carefully remove discharge line and clear the blockage.

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 Relief Valve Relief Valve

Photo 5. Showing position of relief valve (cover removed) Photo 5. Showing position of relief valve (cover removed)

6.2 Blocked Suction Line 6.2 Blocked Suction Line

If the suction line of the pump is blocked usually there will only be If the suction line of the pump is blocked usually there will only be
residual vacuum in the line. residual vacuum in the line.

To remove blockage from the suction line: To remove blockage from the suction line:
6.2.1 Turn off air to the pump. 6.2.1 Turn off air to the pump.
6.2.2 Ensure there is no stored pressure in the pump 6.2.2 Ensure there is no stored pressure in the pump
6.2.3 Carefully remove suction hoses( it may be necessary to 6.2.3 Carefully remove suction hoses( it may be necessary to
apply moderate force to break the vacuum) and clear the apply moderate force to break the vacuum) and clear the
blockage. blockage.

6.3 Checking or changing air filter 6.3 Checking or changing air filter

The filter is located under the cover at the The filter is located under the cover at the
discharge end of the pump. (Photo 4) discharge end of the pump. (Photo 4)
To remove the filter: To remove the filter:
6.3.1 Turn off air to the pump. 6.3.1 Turn off air to the pump.
6.3.2 Remove cover 6.3.2 Remove cover
6.3.3 Ensure there is no stored pressure in the 6.3.3 Ensure there is no stored pressure in the
pump. pump.
6.3.4 Unscrew metal cover from air filter 6.3.4 Unscrew metal cover from air filter
housing. housing.
6.3.5 Unscrew clear plastic bowl from air filter. 6.3.5 Unscrew clear plastic bowl from air filter.
Be careful not to lose the o-ring from top of the Be careful not to lose the o-ring from top of the
plastic bowl. plastic bowl.
6.3.6 Remove filter. A screwdriver may be 6.3.6 Remove filter. A screwdriver may be
required. required.
6.3.7 Replace with new filter (available from 6.3.7 Replace with new filter (available from
Supavac) in reverse order. Ensure the o-ring is Supavac) in reverse order. Ensure the o-ring is
fitted to the top of the clear plastic bowl. fitted to the top of the clear plastic bowl.
Photo 6. Exploded view of air filter Photo 6. Exploded view of air filter

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 6.4 Cleaning Jet Pack 6.4 Cleaning Jet Pack

The Jet Pack may require cleaning after prolonged use or if the vessel The Jet Pack may require cleaning after prolonged use or if the vessel
has been overfilled. To clean the jet pack and nozzle: has been overfilled. To clean the jet pack and nozzle:

6.4.1 Turn off air to the pump. 6.4.1 Turn off air to the pump.
6.4.2 Remove cover 6.4.2 Remove cover
6.4.3 Ensure there is no stored pressure in the pump. 6.4.3 Ensure there is no stored pressure in the pump.
6.4.4 Remove control hose from the air actuated ball valve. Hose is r 6.4.4 Remove control hose from the air actuated ball valve. Hose is r
removed by pushing down on collar where the hose enters the removed by pushing down on collar where the hose enters the
fitting and removing the hose. fitting and removing the hose.
6.4.5 Remove clamp from around the middle of the Jet Pack housing. 6.4.5 Remove clamp from around the middle of the Jet Pack housing.
6.4.6 Remove large nut (or clamp on older models) from the Jet Pack 6.4.6 Remove large nut (or clamp on older models) from the Jet Pack
exhaust. Be careful to support the weight of the housing during exhaust. Be careful to support the weight of the housing during
removal. removal.
6.4.7 Remove the Jet Pack housing and clean as necessary. Ensure 6.4.7 Remove the Jet Pack housing and clean as necessary. Ensure
the venturi and the opening to the tank are clean. the venturi and the opening to the tank are clean.
6.4.8 Replace the Jet Pack housing in reverse order. Ensure gasket/s 6.4.8 Replace the Jet Pack housing in reverse order. Ensure gasket/s
are in the correct position are in the correct position

6.4.4 Control hose is 6.4.4 Control hose is

located under the actuator located under the actuator

6.4.6 Large nut 6.4.6 Large nut

6.4.5 Clamp 6.4.5 Clamp

Photo 7. Jet Pack Housing Photo 7. Jet Pack Housing

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