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Operating and Installation Instructions Quattroflow 4400SU 4-Piston-Diaphragm Pump Polypropylene pump chamber (Single Use) Models without (image left hand) and with separate control box (no image) or with integrated controller HT model (image right hand); 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.
Contents 1. General ........................ 3 1.1. Introduction ...................... 3 1.2. Storage ......................3 1.3. Labelling of the pump ..................3 2. Description of the QF4400SU pump ..............4 2.1. Appropiate use ....................4 2.2. General description of the machine ..............4 2.3.
The pumps are to be applied for the intended use and in a safety-related proper condition only. 1.2. Storage In general the Quattroflow pump is delivered operational and packaged. If the unit is not installed right away, proper storage conditions are important for a trouble free operation later. The pump has to be protected from wetness, coldness, dirtying, UV-radiation and mechanical influences.
The orientation of in- and outlets can be adjusted by turning the pump chamber in 90° steps. The Quattroflow 4400SU 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.
ALMATEC Maschinenbau GmbH is also building custom-made pumps and set-ups. These modified pumps can be different from this one that is described in here. However the basic information is applicable to all of the Quattroflow 4400SU Series pumps. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
2.4. HT – Compact model with integrated controller The compact model HT is equipped with a 6° eccentric shaft and delivers a flow rate from 50 – 5000 l/h. Operation of a QF4400S-HT via the control panel: Main On-/Off-button LED „external“ Display (rpm max.
2.5. Cleaning Cleaning of the single-use pump chamber is not provided, since they are replaced after use. 2.6. Autoclave To autoclave a non-installed pump chamber we recommend the following steps. 1. Removal of the single use pump chamber from the package. 2.
3. Safety These operating instructions contain basic hints to be observed during installation, operation and maintenance. Therefore, prior to mounting and commissioning, these operating instructions must by all means be read by the fitter as well as the pertinent expert personnel/customer and must always be available at the place of installation of the pump.
Please pay attention to the further safety regulations. 3.7. Unauthorized reconstruction and spare part usage The use of non-original Quattroflow spare parts or not authorized accessories and reconstructions lead to the lapse of the warranty immediately. When operating such a pump, damages of properties and/or persons cannot be excluded..
Make sure that the slots for the cooling air are not blocked. Due to the versatile possibilities to use the Quattroflow pump it is highly recommended to check case by case if the pump will be the right tool for the specific application.
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Quattroflow pumps can lead to bruises when lifting, sinking or assembling them. Appropriate accessories and safety equipments are to be used. Big and heavy modules have to fixed and secured to lifting gears when transporting/replacing them. Disconnect mains before doing any maintenance! The housing of the control box or the motor is to be opened only by skilled personnel.
4. Maintenance/Servicing of the QF4400SU 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...
4.1. Replacement of the SU pump chamber The Quattroflow 4400SU 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.
4.1.2. Installation of SU pump chamber Required tools: Allen hex key 10 mm Torque wrench (5-25 Nm) and hex key inserts with 5 and 8 mm (e.g. from Hazet Tools, order no. 5108- 2CT with inserts 8501X-5, 8501X-8 and extension 867-4) 1.
4.2. Replacement bearing unit Maintenance kit PSKITWLC44 The replacement of the bearing unit can be conducted by the operator. The following drawings describe it step-by-step. 3. Mounting in reverse order with the new shaft bearing unit. gap 2-3 mm Pay attention, that between both coupling halves has to be a gap of 2-3 mm.
5. Operating troubles, causes and remedial action (Troubleshooting) Operating troubles Causes and remedial action Delivery Pump Pump is not Pressure Irreg- Pump Motor Pump does does head is ular oper- gets tained pump ates leaky start prime obtained delivery noisily warm reduced The screws of the pump-chamber maybe not...
6. Performance charts 6.1. Performance charts of the QF4400SU Testmedia: Water at ambient temperature Type of eccentric shaft: 6° 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 Depending on the selected motor/frequency drive combination, the motor frequency and the resulting...
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20 (44.09) See pump weight All technical data relate to a Quattroflow pump in the standard version. Special designed pumps (e.g. special product connections) may have different data that can be found in the advanced documentation for each Quattroflow pump.
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