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Afridev Tank Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the casing of the Afridev pump, or to remove it for further repairs.

What you need

  1. Afridev Tank Replacement, Head: step 1, image 1 of 2 Afridev Tank Replacement, Head: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Assemble the required tools, including the Afridev tool and crescent wrenches.

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    • Perform a water test on the pump, by raising and lowering the handle a full 40 strokes. A properly performing pump will yield greater than 10 liters.

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  3. Afridev Tank Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Afridev Tank Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the bolt on front of the face plate with the Afridev tool.

    • Remove the plate from the pump by lifting it straight up.

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  4. Afridev Tank Replacement, Axle and Handle: step 4, image 1 of 3 Afridev Tank Replacement, Axle and Handle: step 4, image 2 of 3 Afridev Tank Replacement, Axle and Handle: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the T-handle into the top cylinder of the exposed pump rod.

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  5. Afridev Tank Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Afridev Tank Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the 2 bolts on either side of handle.

    • It is not necessary to remove the bolt at this time; however, take caution to not let the bolt fall out of the handle.

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    • Loosen the 2 bolts on either side of the head to remove the handle from the pump rod.

    • It is not necessary to remove the bolt at this time; however, take caution to not let the bolt fall out of the handle.

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  8. Afridev Tank Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Afridev Tank Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the handle to a horizontal position.

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    • While one person lifts up on the T-handle, remove the bolt and connection pieces.

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  10. Afridev Tank Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Afridev Tank Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Afridev Tank Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the bolt and connection pieces from the handle.

    • Set the bolt pieces in a sanitary place, such as a bucket, to prevent contamination.

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    • Remove the handle from the pump.

    • Be sure to set the handle in a sanitary place to prevent contamination.

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  12. Afridev Tank Replacement, Pump Rod: step 11, image 1 of 2 Afridev Tank Replacement, Pump Rod: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Grab firmly on the T-handle and lift the pump rod straight up.

    • Expose the first connection of the pump rod, and support the portion below the connection.

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  13. Afridev Tank Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Afridev Tank Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • While holding the pump rod below the first connection tightly, lower the first portion of the rod to a horizontal position.

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    • Unhook the first connection by pushing it out and down, then pulling it away from the rest of the rod.

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    • Repeat steps 11-13 for the remaining sections of pump rod.

    • Be sure to set the pump rod segments above the ground to avoid contamination.

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  16. Afridev Tank Replacement, Tank: step 15, image 1 of 2 Afridev Tank Replacement, Tank: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Place one wrench on the top side of the top base of the tank spout.

    • Place another wrench on the underside of the bolt in order to get more leverage.

    • Pull the top wrench to the right, and the bottom wrench to the left.

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  17. Afridev Tank Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 Afridev Tank Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 Afridev Tank Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the loosened bolt from the pump.

    • Repeat this procedure for the 3 remaining bolts.

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  18. Afridev Tank Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Afridev Tank Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the tank straight up to remove it from the pump.

    • Be sure to place the tank in a sanitary place to prevent contamination.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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