1. How many pumps?
   There should be one pump per flavor. More pumps may be needed based on the total flow requirements for each flavor.
2. Where to mount?
   Each pump is equipped with a mounting bracket and can be mounted in the following ways:
   - Wall mount - Space efficient; maximizes vertical space.
   - Top mounting bar - Space efficient; easy to relocate and can be pre-assembled.
   - Side of rack - Uses more horizontal space; may shorten distance from BIB to pump.
3. Location of pump/BIBs
   - Low traffic areas - A key benefit of SHURflo BIB pumps is distance pumping capability. This allows the BIB system to be located out of the employee high traffic areas and in a more strategic location.
   - Away from high heat - heat can distort the plastic parts of the pump and shorten the shelf life of the syrup. If high heat is a factor in where the pumps are to be located, the pumps need to be shielded from the heat. If at all possible it would be better to locate the pumps in a different location.
   - Outside walk-in cooler- moisture can collect in the control cover and swell poppet seals causing the pump to fail. The cooler temperature causes the viscosity of the product to increase making the pump to work harder to move the same amount of syrup.
   - In ventilated areas only - high concentrations of CO2 can be fatal, since it will displace oxygen from non-ventilated areas. If CO2 operated BIB pumps are placed in a confined area (such as a basement, closet, cooler box, etc.), exhaust fans capable of changing the room air on a continuous basis should be used. Another option is to manifold the exhaust ports to the outside.
   

Guidelines

1. Mount pump with outlet on top at higher or same level as BIB This allows any air on the BIB (inlet) side of the pump to float up to the pump and pass through the system. Creating an installation which avoids trapping air, preventing service calls.

2. Inlet Side - Use only 3/8" I.D. (10mm) Tygon or equivalent tubing with a minimum of 1/8" (3.2mm) inch wall. Due to the limited vacuum the maximum inlet tubing length is 10 ft. (3m). Within that distance, a maximum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) vertical lift is permitted. (Note: When an ASV is used, the maximum vertical lift will be reduced to 3 ft. (1 m).)

3. Label all lines and pumps. To ensure proper delivery of syrup to the dispenser, all lines should be tied-down using tie-wraps in their proper location and clearly labeled. Attention to detail will prevent accidental mixing of the flavors during BIB changes and will also facilitate future servicing.


Plumbing

1. Outlet tubing from the pump to the dispenser should be high pressure rated and NSF listed. Consult "Pumping Capability" for appropriate tubing I.D.

2. CO2/air regulator to pump tubing- new (clean), 6 mm I.D (1/4"), flexible, high pressure, braided tubing.

Note: When converting a transfer tank system to a BIB system, always install new tubing and clean regulators on the CO2 side.

3. Inlet tubing- from the BIB to the pump. Use 10 mm I.D. (3/8"), heavy wall [3 mm (1/8")] clear, NSF listed vacuum tubing. Maximum tubing length is 3 m. (10 ft.), with no more than a 1.5 m. (5 ft) vertical lift.

4. Service Loop- Always cut CO2 and outlet tubing at least 2 feet (0.6 meters) longer than required to provide a "service loop." This allows the BIB rack to be moved for cleaning or service.

5. Oetiker^® clamps - All tubing connections must be secured with stainless steel, stepless Oetiker^® clamps.

6. Cable-tie all tubing securely- This prevents kinks or sags, which can inhibit performance or damage the pump fittings.

Notes: Never connect a transfer tank system in series with a BIB system. Syrup contaminants that remain in old components can work their way through the air supply, causing premature failure of the gas pump.

The gas used to drive the pump must contain no contaminants (syrup, oil, rust, etc.).
Air compressors can be used with proper particle filters and moisture separators.
Air storage tanks should be drained regularly.
Pumps subjected to contaminated air are not covered by warranty


See start-up procedures (link to StartUpProcedures.doc).