T.E.MANNING, NETHERLANDS, ADVANCED SOLAR AND HAND PUMPING TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

T.E.Manning Schoener 50 1771 ED Wieringwerwerf The Netherlands Tel/fax 0031-227-604128 Homepage: http://www.flowman.nl E-mail:pumps@flowman.nl Edition 03 : 01 January, 2002

VILLAGE LIFE SPRING REBOUND INERTIA HANDPUMPS

WATER OSCILLATION HANDPUMPS

FOR RURAL WATER SUPPLY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

PHOTO OF INSTALLED PUMP

PHOTO

PHOTOGRAPH OF A PUMP SET

PUMP SET

Technical Specifications

CAPACITY GRAPH

DESCRIPTION	VILLAGE LIFE	GEMINI DOUBLE UNIT	TRIDENT TRIPLE UNIT
UTILISATION
For water levels	0-50m	0-50m	0-50m
Ave.stroke frequency	80 strokes/min	2 x 80	3 x 80
Ave.capacity at 30m	15 l/min	30 l/min	45 l/min
PUMP HEAD
Handle length	700mm	2 x 700mm	3 x 700mm
Foot lever height	700mm	2 x 700mm	3 x 700mm
Con rod length	270mm	2 x 270mm	3 x 270mm
Pump head height	590mm	590mm	590mm
Piston diameter	100mm	2 x 100mm	3 x 100mm
Pump-head base	240x340mm	240x4500mm	470mmx380mm
Anchor inter-axes	195mmx280mm	195mmx280mm	195x280mm
Pump head weight	10kg	2 x 10mm	3 x 10kg
CHAMBERS
Chamber diam.93mm	1	1	1
Chamber diam.65mm	(OR)1	+1	+2
CHAMBER 93MM
Length	850mm	850mm	850mm
Weight	6kg	6kg	6kg
Element diameter	70mm	70mm	70mm
CHAMBER 65MM
Length	1440mm	1440mm	1440mm
Weight	6kg	6kg	6kg
Ovoid diameter	45mm	45mm	45mm
Ovoid length	26mm	26mm	26mm
FOOT VALVE
With 93mm chamber	35mm	35mm	35mm
With 65mm chamber	26mm	26mm	26mm
FEED PIPE
Type PN16 1 1/4"	1	2	3
External diameter	40mm	2 x 40mm	3 x 40mm
Internal diameter	28.8mm	2 x 28.8mm	3 x 28.8mm
Weight per m. length	0.6kg	0.6kg	0.6kg
Min.ID bore-hole	3" (65mm)	4"(110mm)	4"(110mm)
Dimension 100m roll	1.30m X 1.3m X 0.4m: Volume 0.4m3; Weight 60kg

Cut away view of the Village Life pump

DRAWING

No parts in relative movement below ground level
Parts subject to wear and tear over-dimensioned for long life
Part 105 re-utilisable four times
Part 114 is 100mm diameter from specially hardened stainless steel
Part 119 fulcrum bush immerged in grease for unlimited life
Part 131 sealed bearing diameter 72mm
Part 160 re-utilisable at least 6 times

Parts lists

CODE	DESCRIPTION	Number of pieces			MATERIALS
		Village Life	Gemini	Trident
101	Self-locking nut MA8	3	6	9	Inox aisi 304
102	Lever guide plaque	1	2	3	Inox aisi 304
103	Self-locking nut MA12	9	18	27	Inox aisi 304
104	Upper body	1	2	3	Inox aisi 304
105	Lever guide plaque	2	4	6	Bronze or brass
106	Lever guide	2	4	6	Nylon
107	Lower lever guide plate	1	2	3	Inox aisi 304
108	Lever	1	2	3	Inox aisi 304
110	Nut MA12	7	10	13	Bronze
111	Split washer	3	6	9	Bronze
113	Guide system "O" ring	1	2	3	Neoprene
114	Piston 100mm diam.	1	2	3	Inox aisi 304
118	Piston reinforcer	1	2	3	Inox aisi 304 with brass or bronze
119	Fulcrum bush	1	2	3	Bronze
120	Piston support	1	2	3	Bronze
121	Seal	1	2	3	Neoprene
123	Tie-rod sleeves	3	6	9	Bronze
124	Rod "O" ring	7	14	21	Neoprene
125	Tie-rod 12MA	3	6	9	Inox aisi 304
126	Lower body	1	-	-	Inox aisi 304
127	Washers	-	-	-	Inox aisi 304
128	Female coupling	1	2	3	Brass/neopene
129	Male coupling	1	2	3	Brass/neoprene
130	Flexible 1 1/4" PN16 pipe	1	2	3	Polyethylene high density
131	Sealed bearings 72mm	2	2	6	Steel
132	Foot lever	1	2	3	Steel
133	Pivot bolt	4	8	12	Inox aisi 304
136	Handle grip	1	2	3	Steel
137	Standard chamber 90mm	1	-	-	Inox aisi 304
138	Lock head	2	4	6	Brass
139	Clinching ring	2	4	6	Polymer
140	Thrust ring	2	4	6	Brass
141	"O" ring	2	4	6	Neoprene
142	Coupling body male	1	2	3	Brass
143	Element with part 137	8	-	-	Elastomer
144	Reducer O" ring (pre 12/89)	-	-	-	Neoprene
145	Reducer (pre 12/89 only)	-	-	-	Steel
146	Coupimg body female	1	2	3	Brass
147	Manual valve nut	1	2	3	Inox aisi 304
148	Valve washer	1	2	3	Inox aisi 304
149	Small valve rubber	-	2	3	Neoprene
150	Small valve support	-	2	3	Inox aisi 304
151	Small valve ring	-	2	3	Neoprene
152	Small valve body	-	2	3	Inox aisi 304
153	Small filter	-	2	3	Inox aisi 304
154	Element with part 155	-	16	24	Elastomer
155	Element chamber 65mm	-	2	3	Inox aisi 304
156	Lower Gemini body	-	1	-	Inox aisi 304
157	Lower Trident body	-	-	1	Inox aisi 304
160	Piston guide	2	4	6	Bronze
161	Water passage ring	1	2	3	Bronze
162	Grease cap	1	2	3	Neoprene
163	Fulcrum bolt 12MA	1	2	3	Inox aisi 316
164	Threaded prisoner	1	2	3	Inox aisi 316
165	Piston seal seat	1	2	3	Bronze
166	Base sealing plaque	1	-	-	Neoprene
167	Base assembly group	1	1	1	Inox aisi 316
168	Jubilee ring for centerer	2	4	6	Inox aisi 316
169	Pipe centering piece	2	4	6	Neoprene
170	Chamber protector ring	1	2	3	Neoprene
171	Valve rubber	1	-	-	Neoprene
172	Valve support	1	-	-	Inox aisi 316
173	Valve body group	1	-	-	Inox aisi 316
174	Filter	1	-	-	Inox aisi 316
175	Complete valve	1	-	-	Inox aisi 316
176	Base sealing plaque	-	1	-	Neoprene
177	Base sealing plaque	-	-	1	Neoprene
179	Rubber ring	1	2	3	Neoprene

Recommended foundation platform

Foundation platform

Suggested number of balls or ovoids in relation to the vertical length of feed pipe

(May vary plus or minus one element according to users' preferences)

Length	Elements
18m	8
20m	7
25m	6
30m	5
40m	4
50m	3

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