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Operating and Installation
Instructions
Quattroflow 1200SU Quaternary Pump
4-Piston-Diaphragm Pump with pump chamber
made of polypropylene (Single-Use)
Picture shows pump without control box; models with control box and other versions are possible.
Please read this manual carefully before start-up of the
pump and take care of an appropriate instruction of the
operating staff.
Attention!
Please regard the warning and safety advices!
Quattroflow is a brand of ALMATEC Maschinenbau GmbH.
ALMATEC is constantly working on improvements of the pump. Modifications of the design or
materials might be done without prior notice.
Original Instruction
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- Page 1 Attention! Please regard the warning and safety advices! Quattroflow is a brand of ALMATEC Maschinenbau GmbH. ALMATEC is constantly working on improvements of the pump. Modifications of the design or materials might be done without prior notice. Original Instruction...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. General ........................ 3 1.1. Introduction ...................... 3 1.2. Storage ......................3 1.3. Labelling of the pump ..................3 2. Description of the QF 1200SU pump ..............4 2.1. Appropriate use ....................4 2.2. General description of the machine ..............4 2.3. -
Page 3: General
- Prevention of direct thermal influences (sun, heating) 1.3. Labelling of the pump The ALMATEC Maschinenbau GmbH is certified as a modern, quality-orientated enterprise according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2009. Before release for dispatch, any Quattroflow pump has to undergo an extended final control. -
Page 4: Description Of The Qf 1200Su Pump
The direction of flow can be adjusted by turning the pump chamber in 90° steps. The Quattroflow 1200SU is self-priming and can run dry. Inside the pump chamber there are no rotating parts that might cause heating up of the product or shed particles. -
Page 5: Start-Up
The Quattroflow 1200SU pump is designed for use in single-use processes, i.e. the wetted product chamber made of plastic is replaced after onetime use. The simple disposal of the product chamber saves time and money. -
Page 6: Autoclave
2.5. Autoclave To autoclave an unused pump chamber we recommend the following steps. 1. Removal of the single use pump chamber from the package. 2. Close in and outlet of the pump e.g. by connecting hoses. Ensure that a free interchange of gas and steam over a sterile barrier (e.g. -
Page 7: Dangers In Case Of Noncompliance With The Safety Instructions
Procedure for pump return: According to the requirements of our 14001- certification, every unit which is send to ALMATEC for diagnosis or maintenance reasons has to be accompanied by a filled out decontamination-sheet. Otherwise a processing is not possible. The decontamination-sheet is enclosed to this manual. -
Page 8: Inadmissible Modes Of Operation
3.8. Inadmissible modes of operation A safety operation of the pump is ensured only by an appropriate use according to the specific data of the enclosed pump data sheet. The values limitations given in the data sheet must not be exceeded. 3.9. - Page 9 During all maintenance work it has to be ensured that no explosive atmosphere can arise. Appropriate protection equipment is recommended. The Quattroflow 1200SU must not be operated in explosion-proof areas. Special versions for “ATEX” applications are available. Please contact the manufacturer.
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Page 10: Maintenance/Servicing Of The Qf 1200Su
4. Maintenance/Servicing of the QF 1200SU Due to the robust construction the Quattroflow pump are widely maintenance-free. The ball bearings do not need any extra lubrication. We recommend the following maintenance intervals for the different pump parts: Component Maintenance interval Action Shaft-bearing-cap unit 1000 h operating hours,... -
Page 11: Replacement Of The Su Pump Chamber
4.1. Replacement of the SU pump chamber The Quattroflow 1200SU pump is designed for use in single-use processes. The wetted pump chamber made of plastic can be replaced quickly and easily. The simple disposal of the pump chamber saves time and money because the cost of cleaning, sterilization or a sophisticated cleaning validation is inapplicable. -
Page 12: Replacement Bearing Unit
The specified compressive strength and density of the pump chamber is only given when the installation together with the stainless steel pressure plate on the drive unit is correct performed. In particular, the torque value of 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft) has to be considered. -
Page 13: Assembly Of The Ring Drive Unit
4.2.2. Assembly of the ring drive unit Needed tools: Allen key 4, 5 and 6 mm Torque wrench (8 Nm, 5.9 lb-ft) with hexagon socket bit (5 mm) (e.g. Hazet 5108-2CT mit 8501X-5) Remove installation aid New shaft-bearing-cap unit Bearing housing Fix the installation aid, bolt M5 x 50 Coupling half Bearing housing... -
Page 14: Disassembly/Assembly Of The Drive Housing
4.3. Disassembly/assembly of the drive housing Loosen 4x M6 (wrench size 10) resp. fit for the assembly together with the washers For further questions and ordering of spare parts please contact the manufacturer. QF1200SU; edition 2014-10; page 14 of 19... -
Page 15: Operating Troubles, Causes And Remedial Action (Troubleshooting)
5. Operating troubles, causes and remedial action (Troubleshooting) Operating troubles Causes and remedial action Delivery Pump Pump is not Pressure Irreg- Pump Motor Display Pump does does head is ular oper- gets show tained pump ates Error leaky start prime obtained delivery noisily... -
Page 16: Performance Charts Of The Qf 1200Su
6. Performance charts of the QF 1200SU Testmedia: Water at ambient temperature Type of eccentric shaft: 3° resp. 5° Discharge pressure: 0 to 4 bar (0 to 58 psi) Shows approximate flow rates as function of pump rpm. Please note: If motor is directly coupled to pump: Pump rpm = motor rpm If reducer gear drives are used: Pump rpm = motor rpm x reduction ratio Eccentric shaft:... - Page 17 Eccentric shaft: 5° Frequency Motor [Hz] 1200 1000 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2250 Pump speed [RPM] 0 bar 2 bar 4 bar Frequency Motor [Hz] 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2250 Pump speed [RPM] 0 psi 29 psi 58 psi The flow rates showing at the charts above were ascertained with new diaphragms and new valves under standard conditions after the final assembly of the pump.
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Page 18: Technical Data Of The Qf 1200Su
7. Technical data of the QF 1200SU QF1200SU QF1200SU Description Unit Standard Motor Synchronous Motor Flow rate max.: Eccentric shaft 3° l/h (gph) 800 (211) Eccentric shaft 5° l/h (gph) 1200 (317) 1200 (317) Flow rate min.: 10 (2.64) [appr. 20 (5.28) Eccentric shaft 3°... - Page 19 Quattroflow pump. Subject to change without notice, 2014-10 ALMATEC Maschinenbau GmbH Carl-Friedrich-Gauss-Str. 5 · D-47475 Kamp-Lintfort, Germany Telephone +49 2842 961-0 · Fax +49 2842 961-40 www.quattroflow.com ·...
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