HYDRAULIC PUMP MODULE

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

Model HP02

Dedicated to Improving Your Operations for Over 45 Years

Argus Machine Co. Ltd. 5820 97 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 3J1
Phone: (780) 434-9451 Fax: (780) 434-9909 www.argusmachine.com
AOM-HP02 June 2006
Printed in Canada
2006, Argus Machine Co. Ltd.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0

SCOPE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

2.0

GENERAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

3.0

SAFETY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2

4.0

HANDLING AND STORAGE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

5.0

INSTALLATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

6.0

STARTUP---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

7.0

OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4

8.0

MAINTENANCE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

9.0

TROUBLESHOOTING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

10.0

CONTACT INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

HYDRAULIC PUMP MODULE

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MODEL HP02

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1.0 SCOPE
Argus Machine Co. Ltd. (Argus) manufactures a Self-contained Hydraulic Pump Module (HPM) used on
Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems. This manual covers the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
HPM.

2.0 GENERAL
Installation, operation, and maintenance of the HPM shall comply with the procedures as described in this
manual.
1) Operating temperature range is -50F (-46C) to +200F (+93C).
2) Maximum system supply pressure is 1500 PSI (10,342 kPa)
3) Reservoir capacity 77 fl. oz. (2.2 litres).

3.0 SAFETY
Many routine procedures are potentially hazardous if executed incorrectly or in unsafe conditions, particularly
when toxic/flammable product is present. Caution must be exercised when high temperature and/or pressure
exists in the system.
Other precautions should be observed as listed below:
1) Always follow government and site safety regulations.
2) Use of appropriate safety equipment and clothing is mandatory. Eye protection should be used when
operating the HPM.
3) Never strike the HPM or attached equipment.
4) Any fittings or accessories must meet the service requirements of the application.
5) Always use Argus O.E.M. parts for service or repair.

4.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE

4.1 HANDLING
1)

Care must be taken to prevent the HPM from being damaged.

4.2 STORAGE
1)
2)

The HPM should be stored in a dry environment and should be left in the original packaging prior to
installation.
Thread protectors and/or port plugs should remain in place until the HPM is to be installed.

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HYDRAULIC PUMP MODULE

TOP VIEW

BOTTOM VIEW

5.0 INSTALLATION
1)

2)

The Argus Hydraulic Pump Module has been designed and built for indoor or outdoor environments with a
temperature range from -50F (-46C) to +200F (+93C).
NOTE:

The standard HPM is shipped with Univis J13 which is good for ambient temperatures
from -50F (-46C) to +130F (+55C). Replace the Univis J13 with Automatic
Transmission Fluid for -20F (-29C) to +200F (+93C) service.

CAUTION:

Do not add or use any other types of hydraulic fluid in the HPM.

The HPM must be securely attached to a suitable mounting fixture with the oil reservoir to the bottom of the
assembly. Mounting holes are provided at the back of the manifold plate.
CAUTION:

3)
4)

Remove the 3 port plugs which have been installed for shipping purposes and ensure dirt or debris does not
get into these ports prior to installing fittings.
Using a suitable thread sealant on all fittings, attach clean tubing and/or hoses to the SIG and EXH with
the corresponding ports of the Argus High and Low Pressure Pilot. Using similar means connect the
hydraulic actuator (quarter turn or linear) to the ACTUATOR port located on the right side of the manifold.
CAUTION:

5)

Do not mount the assembly horizontally. This will cause the HPM to malfunction.

Do not use teflon tape on fitting threads as pieces may break loose and block or damage
internal valve components of the HPM. The use of teflon based pipe thread sealant is
recommended.

Connect any auxiliary Shutdown devices to the auxiliary ACTUATOR ports and run exhaust fluid back to
the auxiliary EXH port on the left side of the manifold plate.

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6)

Control lines and actuator lines should be as short as possible. In applications where longer lines are
required and/or temperature changes are severe, it may be necessary to install a hydraulic accumulator to
the actuator line in order to compensate for expansion and contraction of the hydraulic fluid.
CAUTION:

7)

If tubing is used for control lines ensure the cut ends are de-burred and cleaned
prior to attaching any tubing fittings.

The HPM is supplied with a Tee handle which can be left in the clevis of the pump or can be placed on the
side of the manifold plate in the storage bracket provided.

6.0 STARTUP
1)
2)

3)
4)

Once all the lines have been installed the air must be purged from the entire system.
With the Pilot in a Shutdown mode, lift the arming lever on the Latching Trip Valve and operate the hand
pump until the actuator fully opens the flow line valve. It may be necessary to purge the air from the actuator
line by cracking open the fitting closest to the actuator.
Pressurized hydraulic fluid will force the air from the signal line going to the pilot. For longer lines cracking
open the fitting on the signal line at the pilot will aid in purging air from this line.
Pump the actuator open and dump the pressure using the Over-ride Valve, repeat this procedure several
times to ensure all air is purged from the system.

7.0 OPERATION
1)
2)
3)
4)

5)
6)

7)

If the Pilot is attached to an Isolation Valve ensure the valve is in the open position.
To start up the ESD system, lift the arming lever on the Latching Trip Valve.
Operate the hand pump until the hydraulic fluid pressure fully opens the flow line valve.
Flow line pressure is sensed by the Pilot, if this pressure is between the high and low set points oil
supplied through the Bias Restrictor energizes the Latching Trip Valve and the system is put into an armed
status.
In the event the flow line pressure is outside the high and low settings of the Pilot, hydraulic fluid flowing
through Bias Restrictor will slowly allow the flow line valve to close.
If flow line pressure drops below or goes above the Pressure Pilot set points the signal pressure will be
exhausted. This will cause the Latching Trip Valve to shift and dump actuator pressure, closing the flow
line valve.
Pushing down on the red handle of the Over-ride Valve will manually bleed hydraulic fluid from the actuator
causing the flow line valve to close.
WARNING:

Relief valve is preset at the factory and should not be adjusted.

8.0 MAINTENANCE
The Argus Self-Contained Hydraulic Pump Module is designed and built to provide years of trouble free service
when properly installed, operated, and maintained.
1) Check for leaks once installation and initial system startup has occurred and at routine intervals afterwards.
2) Under normal operating conditions the hydraulic fluid (Univis J13) does not have to be changed unless it has
been contaminated with dirt, debris, and/or moisture.

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9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem

Possible Causes

Possible Solutions

a)

Fluid level in reservoir low.

a) Fill reservoir to proper level.

b)

Filter screen at the bottom of

suction tube plugged.

b) Remove reservoir from manifold

and clean filter screen.
Replace hydraulic fluid if
contaminated.

c)

Air lock in hand pump.

Hydraulic pump does not draw

hydraulic fluid from the reservoir.

c) Hold red handle of Over-ride

valve down while operating
hand pump.

Pump handle moves upward once

the system is fully pressurized.

Actuator slowly shuts in.

a) The check valve located in the

pump body is leaking.

a) Replace hand pump and send

for service.

a) Leaks in Pilot and/or hydraulic

lines or fittings.

a) Repair leaks in the Pilot,

hydraulic lines or fittings.

b) At least one of the components of

the HPM is allowing fluid to
escape from the actuator circuit
and drain back to the reservoir.

b) Using the assembly drawing on

page 3, depicting the exhaust
ports of the various
components, establish which
component is leaking. Replace
the faulty component.

c) Actuator seals leaking.

c) Have a qualified service

technician repair or replace the
actuator.

a) Relief valve on HPM is not

adjusted properly.

a) Check HPM hydraulic pressure.

Attach a pressure gauge to one
of the actuator ports on the
manifold plate. See operation
section for startup. Pressure on
the gauge should be between
1300 PSI (8,963 kPa) to 1500
PSI (10,342 kPa).
Have a qualified technician
adjust the relief valve pressure
to proper value or replace and
send defective component for
service.

b) Actuator or valve is stuck.

b) Have a qualified service

technician repair or replace the
defective unit.

Pressure supplied by the HPM to the

actuator is insufficient to open the
valve.

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10.0 CONTACT INFORMATION

For Ordering Argus HPMs or Argus HPM Servicing contact us at:
Argus Machine Co. Ltd.
Order Desk (Assembly Division)
5820-97 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T6E 3J1
Toll Free:
Phone:
Fax:

1-888-434-9451
(780) 434-9451
(780) 434-9909

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