Permco Pag18
Permco Pag18
In applying the Permco Dump Pump, an understanding of the 2-line and 3-line circuits is
essential for proper operation and maximum unit life.
In the two line operation, one line is connected from the oil tank to the inlet of the pump
and one line is connected from the cylinder port of the valve to the cylinder. With the
pump engaged and the valve spool in the neutral position, oil will recirculate inside the
unit. It has been determined through testing that the rise in temperature per every
minute of operation in this mode is 7.5°F. If operation is allowed to continue beyond the
recommended 5 minute time interval, a reduction in clearances of the rotating group due
to excessive heat and subsequent expansion will occur. The result may lead to the unit
locking up and premature failure of the drive shaft or other internal components.
In a three line application, one line is connected from the oil tank to the inlet of the
pump, one line is connected from the cylinder port to the cylinder and one line is
connected from the pumps return port back to the oil tank. To connect this port, a 1'
pipe plug must be removed for hose connection and a metal sleeve, Permco P/N RZ-
0206 (DM-512, DM-640, DMD-20 and DMD-25) P/N 400-00870 (DMR-300, DMR-400,
DMD-300 and DMD-400), must be inserted into the inlet port of the valve. By inserting
the sleeve into the inlet port, flow from either the cylinder retracting or with the spool in
neutral will be diverted directly back to the oil tank.
It should be noted that the operation of the Dump Pump with the 3-line circuit will reduce
the possibility of premature failure due to excessive heating but will not eliminate it. It is
therefore recommended that the unit be run in this mode of operation for no longer than
10 minutes.
General Comments Concerning the Application and Operation of the Dump Pump
As discussed earlier with the 3-line operation, the metal sleeve inserted in the inlet port
of the pump diverts flow back to the oil tank. With this sleeve installed in a 2-line
system, only a minimal amount of oil will pass across it. The majority of the oil will be
blocked from recirculating internally. If the pump is engaged and the spool is in the
neutral position, flow may be directed back, into the cylinder port and extend the
cylinder.