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- Page 1 OPER R ATIN N G AN D INST T ALLA ATION N INST TRUCT TIONS uattr roTe ec Seri ies Quate rnary Diap phragm m Pum QT 10 QT 20 QT 30 Origin nal Inst tructio Read...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 General description of the machine, appropriate use and residual dangers .…………………….. 3 Storage ... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION QuattroTec Quaternary Diaphragm Pumps are constructed according to the state of the art and they are reliable. Imminent danger by operating error or misuse can lead to damages of properties and/or persons. The pumps are to be applied for the intended use and in a safety‐related proper condition only. No liability will be undertaken for any damages caused by non‐compliance with the operating instructions and service conditions! Original spare parts serve safety purposes. The use of other parts may cancel the liability for the consequences and secondary failures resulting thereof. Each person working on the ALMATEC air‐operated diaphragm pumps concerning installation, start‐up, handling ... -
Page 4: Operating In Explosion-Proof Areas
Code system Example to clarify the code: QT20SSEETE‐5SSN (in italic) Position Designation Pump Sizes 1‐2 QuattroTec QT QT QT 3‐4 Size 10 20 30 S ‐ 316L S ‐ 316L S ‐ 316L Material Pump 5 A ‐ 1.4539 A ‐ 1.4539 A ‐ 1.4539 Chamber P ‐ PP P ‐ PP P ‐ PP S ‐ Santoprene 6 Diaphragm S ‐ Santoprene S ‐ Santoprene E ‐ EPDM (only with 5°) 7 Valves E ‐ EPDM E ‐ EPDM E ‐ EPDM ... -
Page 5: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Unit QT10 QT20 QT30 Flow rate min lph (gpm) 5 (0.02) 20 (0.09) 200 (0.9) max @ 1 mPas lph (gpm) 180 (0.8) 1200 (5.3) 5000 (22) max @ 500 mPas lph (gpm) 120 (0.5) 700 (3.1) 4000 17.6) max @ 1.000 mPas lph (gpm) 50 (0.2) 500 (2.2) 3500 (15.4) Pressure <40°C barg (psig) 6 (87) 6 (87) 6 (87) >40°C barg (psig) 4 (58) 4 (58) ... -
Page 6: Performance Charts
PERFORMAN NCE CHARTS S The data ref fer to water at ambient temperatur re and discha arge pressur re of 0 – 6 b bar (0 – 87 p psi). The flow w rates showin ng at the ch arts above w were ascerta ained with n new diaphra gms and new w valves un der standar d conditions af fter the final l assembly of f the pump. - Page 7 QT 30 0 psi i 43 p p si 87 psi ...
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Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION Installation configuration 1. Suction line Make sure that the internal diameter from the suction line is large enough (typically equivalent with the internal diameter form the pump connector). Flow velocities should typically be below 2‐3 m/s to. Consider larger diameters for fluids with higher viscosities. Minimize the pressure drop in the suction line that can be caused by e.g. complex valve installations, sensors, etc. Avoid high suction lift. If these points are not considered, cavitation might occur which can result in heavily reduced maximum achievable flow rate, strong pulsation, heavy noise and potentially damage of the pump! 2. Protection from high pressure In order to protect the diaphragm from high pressure events (e.g. accidentally closed valves) we strongly recommend installing either a pressure relief valve or a pressure switch that automatically turns of the motor in case the maximum allowed pressure has been reached. Consider the technical specification from the pump for the maximum allowed pressure. 3. High inlet pressure In case of high inlet pressure (e.g. due to high filling level of the feeding vessel) we recommend to install a pressure reducing valve on the discharge side of the pump in case low flow rates need to be achieved. This is necessary, because the fluid path through the pump is open in flow direction. 4. Flow directions Due to the internal check valves inside the pump liquid cannot flow backwards through the pump. Please mind this if the installation needs to be emptied through the pump. ... -
Page 9: Start-Up Operations
QT10 & QT20 QT30 Does not allow draining above discharge side of the pump! Start‐up operations Please note that the pump needs to be properly primed in order to achieve a stable flow and low pulsation. A minimum flow rate is required for the priming (complete removal from air inside the pump chamber). The following table indicates the minimum required pump speed for water with <0.5 bar discharge pressure. Please note that these values may depend on the installation. The duration of the vent process at a given min. pump speed is generally from 5 to 10 seconds. ... -
Page 10: Ceaning Cip
Cleaning CIP Depending on the products in contact with the pump and given requirements the cleaning procedure needs to be adapted accordingly. It is the responsibility of the user to verify the cleaning efficiency. Safety rules and safety measures like protective glasses, gloves and protective clothing have to be followed and used when working with chemicals like sodium hydroxide (NaOH). As a general rule we recommend to clean the pump according to the following procedure. 1. Pre rinse the pump with pure water, until residual amounts of product have been removed. 2. Cleaning step with 0.5 M NaOH (ca. 50°C) at 80% of the maximum RPM for approximately 30 min. Check before, if surrounding conditions (e.g. pipe diameter, system pressure rating) allow to operate the pump at this speed. 3. Final rinse with pure water, until neutrality has been achieved (e.g. by measuring conductivity or pH of the rinse water). Steaming in place SIP For steaming in place the pump chambers needs to be installed on the pump drive. During the steaming process, the temperature in the pump must not exceed 125°C (257°F) and should not last longer than 30 min. The cooling of the pump chamber should be against air. Depending on the SIP conditions it may be necessary to shorten the maintenance intervals for the elastomers significantly. The tightening torques of the front bolts of the pump chamber have to be verified after each SIP cycle. ... -
Page 11: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Not only are the general safety hints listed under this item “Safety” to be observed, but also the special safety hints in other chapters. Labels at the pump Marking labels at the pump e.g. ‐ pmax 6 bar ‐ fluid connections ‐ direction of flow must not be removed and has to be readable. Qualification of the personnel The customer is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance, inspection and mounting operations are performed by authorized and qualified expert personnel who have sufficiently informed themselves by thoroughly studying the operating instructions. Responsible working ... - Page 12 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. Further warning and safety instructions These warning hints are to prevent the user from an inadmissible mode of operation. These warning hints are to be strictly followed to avoid any damage of the pump and/or any danger to personnel. The maximum allowed discharge pressure depends on the temperature of the fluid: pmax at room temperature = 6 bar (>40°C = 4 bar) ) [=87 psi (>104°F = 58 psi)]. An exceeding of the maximum allowed discharge pressure must avoid in any case (do not remove the warning sign at the pump). As a result – if only temporarily – of an exceeding of the allowed discharge pressure the diaphragm can be damaged. The resulting leakage may lead to a loss of the pumping fluid and damages of properties and/or persons. Pay attention to a sufficiently dimensioned piping on the suction and discharge line to prevent a too high pressure in the pump. The pump chamber may not be set under pressure when it is not mounted on the drive. The free cross section of the suction side as well as the length must be measured in such a way to avoid cavitation. The use of a safety device (e.g. pressure switch) can be necessary.. Please make sure that prior to the start of the pump the discharge line is checked. Make sure that there is no flow restriction in the discharge line to avoid any over pressure (e.g. closed valve). Flush the pump prior to use with appropriate fluid (e.g. buffer). Foundation design: The foundation must be designed so that it can take the weight of the pump aggregate on the entire surface. . Please make sure that the pump is operated with the proper mains voltage and frequency to avoid damages and electrical danger. 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. The user/operator is ...
- Page 13 Oily, fatty fluids or solvents might cause a swelling and/or destruction of the elastomeric components. If in doubt, please contact the manufacturer! Operating the pump in humid or aggressive air can cause damages to the motor and control box. The control box should not be exposed to spray/splash water or to heat sources. Depending on the conditions of operation, the liquid conveyed might escape from the pump in case of a diaphragm rupture. For further safety requirements the optional equipment diaphragm monitoring is recommended. Pools of liquid which appear in the near outer area of the pump have to be inspected on danger potential, if necessary safety measures are to be taken. Chemical and biological reactions in the product chamber of the pump (mixture of different substances) and the freezing of the liquid have to be avoided. To avoid corrosion the contact of aggressive solutions (e.g. NaCl, HCl) with the inner and outer stainless steel surfaces of the pump has to be prevented. The Quattroflow pump is a positive displacement pump and can theoretically generate an infinitely high pressure even at low speed (rpm). Prior to each start of the pump check and make sure that the discharge line is not closed or restricted. The design of the discharge line must not build up a pressure of > 6 bar (87 psi). If suction and/or discharge line are flexible tubing, then make sure that these tubing do have the proper pressure rating for the full range of temperatures that are applied. Please follow the general safety guidelines when handling chemical fluids (wear gloves and/or glasses) before the pump chamber will be opened. Never operate the pump without coupling protection. Quattroflow pumps can lead to bruises when lifting, sinking or assembling them. Appropriate accessories and safety equipment 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. Check the electrical cables before connecting to mains supply. ...
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Page 14: Maintenance And Servicing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Due to the robust construction the Quattroflow pump are widely maintenance‐free. The ball bearings do not need any extra lubrication. The diaphragms, valves and O‐rings should be checked in regular intervals and if needed they has to be replaced. We recommend the following maintenance intervals for the different pump parts: Component Maintenance interval Action Elastomer parts 1000 h operating hours, Replacement of the elastomer (diaphragm, valves, o‐ at least once a year parts (available as replacement kit) rings) Shaft‐bearing‐cap unit 1000 h operating hours, Replacement of the complete unit at least once a year (available as replacement kit) Motor Pay attention to the maintenance information of the manual of the motor Coupling Pay attention to the maintenance information of the manual of the coupling Gear (if applicable) Pay attention to the maintenance information of the manual of the gear Depending on the operation conditions (pressure, temperature, flow rate, SIP, etc.) it may be necessary to shorten the maintenance intervals for the elastomers significantly. In case that the diaphragm broke it needs to be replaced. Then it is also recommended to check the ball bearings. For corrosion reasons or a clearly audible operating noise the parts of the bearing service kit should be also replaced. In general it is recommended to replace the elastomer parts whenever the pump chamber is opened. Please follow the general guidelines and safety advices when handling with chemicals. ... -
Page 15: Disassemby/Assembly Qt10
Disassembly y/Assembly Q QT10 The followin ng tables de escribe the assembly/di isassembly o of a QT10 s standard pu ump. Via the e mentione d position num mbers the pa rts can be id dentified in th he exploded views. Assembly/di isassembly p pump chamb ber Operation Pos.‐No Tool 1 ... -
Page 16: Tightening Torques
Tightening torques Pos.‐No. Tool Tightening torque [Nm] 2.6 Hex tip screw driver (2.5 mm) 2 2.9 Hex tip screw driver (3 mm) 4 2.7 Screwdriver for slotted cheese head screw 2 5.2.2 Hex tip screw driver (2 mm) 0.6 Components QT10 Drive unit (A), ring drive (B), pump chamber (C) Ring drive QT10 (B) ... - Page 17 Pump chamber incl. connections QT10 (C) Drive unit QT10 (A) ...
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Page 18: Spare Part Kits
Spare part kits QT 10 Quantity Spare part kit QT10: Diaphragms‐Valves‐O‐rings Material Order‐No. consisting of: SQT10‐SEE 4 Diaphragm Santoprene 4 Inlet valve EPDM 1 Outlet valve EPDM 1 O‐ring kit EPDM Quantity Spare part kit QT10: Shaft‐Bearing‐Cap Unit Order‐No. (pre‐assembled), consisting of: SQT10‐5 1 Excentric shaft 5° ... -
Page 19: Disassemby/Assembly Qt20
Disassembly y/Assembly Q QT20 The followin ng tables de escribe the assembly/di isassembly o of a QT20 s standard pu ump. Via the e mentione d position num mbers the pa rts can be id dentified in th he exploded views. Assembly/di isassembly p pump chamb ber Operation Pos.‐No Tool 1 Unscrew w/tighten up t the locking scr rew ... -
Page 20: Exploded Views
Components QT20 Drive unit (A), ring drive (B), pump chamber (C) Ring drive QT20 (B) ... - Page 21 Pump chamber incl. connections QT20 (C) Drive unit QT20 (A) ...
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Page 22: Spare Part Kits
Spare part kits QT 20 Quantity Spare part kit QT20: Diaphragms‐Valves‐O‐rings Material Order‐No. consisting of: SQT20‐SEE 1 Diaphragm Santoprene 4 Inlet valve EPDM 1 Outlet valve EPDM 1 O‐ring kit EPDM Quantity Spare part kit QT20: Shaft‐Bearing‐Cap Unit Order‐No. (pre‐assembled), consisting of: SQT20‐5* 1 Excentric shaft 5° ... -
Page 23: Disassemby/Assembly Qt30
Disassembly y/Assembly Q QT30 The followin ng tables de escribe the assembly/di isassembly o of a QT30 s standard pu ump. Via the e mentione d position num mbers the pa rts can be id dentified in th he exploded views. Assembly/di isassembly p pump chamb ber Operation Pos.‐No Tool 1 Unscrew w/tighten up t the locking scr rew ... -
Page 24: Exploded Views
Components QT30 Drive unit (A), ring drive (B), pump chamber (C), base plate (D) Ring drive QT30 (B) ... - Page 25 Pump chamber incl. connections QT30 (C) Drive unit and base plate QT30 (A/D) ...
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Page 26: Spare Part Kits
Spare part kits QT 30 Quantity Spare part kit QT30: Diaphragms‐Valves‐O‐rings Material Order‐No. consisting of: SQT30‐SEE 4 Diaphragm Santoprene 4 Inlet valve EPDM 1 Outlet valve EPDM 1 O‐ring kit EPDM Quantity Spare part kit QT20: Shaft‐Bearing‐Cap Unit Order‐No. (pre‐assembled), consisting of: SQT30‐6* 1 Excentric shaft 5° ... -
Page 27: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Operating troubles Cause/remedial action Pump Pump Output is Pressure Output is Pump Pump is Motor The 4‐piston diaphragm pumps does not does not head is not oper‐ leaky gets operate very reliable and error‐free, start not obtained not consis‐ ates too if they will be operated and serviced prime obtained tent noisy warm in accordance with the instruction manual. The screws of the pump chamber 1 ... -
Page 28: Accessories
ACCESSORIES QuattroTec pumps can be equipped with the following accessories: Variable speed controller with integrated key pad Sensor for diaphragm monitoring, installed in the ring drive unit Plastic pump chamber with pressure plate Please regard the corresponding additional information and manufacturer manuals. Subject to change without notice, 2016/09 ...
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