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Version of April 2009
User Manual
Quattroflow-QF4400 Series
4-Piston Diaphragm Pump
Pictures of a Quattroflow QF4400 Pump
Safety
These operating instructions contain precautions to be observed during installation,
operation and maintenance. Therefore, prior to mounting and commissioning, these
operating instructions must be read by the user and must always be available at the place
of installation.
Performance Data
The exact performance data applying to the pump are to be taken from the order data
sheet.
These Operating and Maintenance instructions contain information from the pump
manufacturer. They may need to be supplemented by instructions of the operator company
for its personnel.
ALMATEC Maschinenbau GmbH is constantly working on improvements of the pump.
Modifications of the design or materials might be done without prior notice.
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- Page 1 Version of April 2009 User Manual Quattroflow-QF4400 Series 4-Piston Diaphragm Pump Pictures of a Quattroflow QF4400 Pump Safety These operating instructions contain precautions to be observed during installation, operation and maintenance. Therefore, prior to mounting and commissioning, these operating instructions must be read by the user and must always be available at the place of installation.
- Page 2 Version of April 2009 1. General Appropriate Specification Labelling of the Pump 2. Safety Marking of precautions in the operating instructions Personnel qualification and personnel training Responsible working Dangers in case of non-compliance with the safety precautions Safety precautions fort the user and/or operator Safety precautions for maintenance, inspection and mounting operations Arbitrary reconstruction and spare part production Attention! Warning precautions!
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Page 3: Labelling Of The Pump
Version of April 2009 1. General: 1.1 Appropriate specification This User Manual is valid for the Quattroflow QF4400 pump 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 resulting there from. - Page 4 Version of April 2009 2. Safety The operating instructions are recommended to be followed during installation, operation and maintenance. Prior to mounting and commissioning, the operating instructions must be followed by authorized personnel. The manual should be kept with the pump for future reference. The general safety warnings in Section 2 “Safety”...
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Page 5: Safety Precautions For The Operation
Version of April 2009 2.5 Safety precautions for the operation Protective measures should be observed while processing hot fluids (i.e. CIP or SIP). Removing protecting covers of moving parts is prohibited. Hazardous material spills must be handled in accordance to local codes and procedures 2.6 Safety precautions for maintenance, inspection and mounting operations The customer should verify that all maintenance, inspection and mounting operations are performed by authorized and qualified personnel. - Page 6 Version of April 2009 2.9 Attention! Warning precautions! These warning precautions are to prevent the user from an inadmissible mode of operation. These warning precautions are to be strictly followed to avoid any damage of the pump and/or any danger to personnel. Diaphragm pumps are positive displacement pumps and can theoretically generate an infinitely high pressure.
- Page 7 Version of April 2009 2.10 Attention! Safety Precautions! The following safety precautions notify you of the potential of bodily harm or life danger of the user/operators! Please read and follow the safety precautions and warnings to avoid any risk of bodily harm, life danger and/or the damage of equipment.
- Page 8 Version of April 2009 3. Description of the Quattroflow QF4400 pump 3.1 Application and range of utilization of the Quattroflow QF4400 pump The Quattroflow QF4400 is a 4-piston Diaphragm pump, which is mainly used to pump water-like fluids that are typically handled in research, pilot plant or production facilities of the pharmaceutical, biotech, food or cosmetic research centres or plants.
- Page 9 Version of April 2009 3.4 Start-Up Prior to leaving our factory all pumps are subjected to a leakage and performance test. Only properly operating pumps leave the factory achieving the performances assured by us. It is possible that there will be a few milliliters of water inside the pump.
- Page 10 Version of April 2009 4. Maintenance/Servicing of the Quattroflow QF4400 pump Due to the robust construction the Quattroflow QF4400 pump requires only little and easy- to-do maintenance. The ball bearings do not need any extra lubrication. The diaphragm and the valves are wear parts. These should be checked and if needed be changed once the performance of the pump decreases.
- Page 11 Version of April 2009 4.1 Dismount the pump chamber The dismounting of the pump chamber can be done by the user. 4.2 Mount the pump chamber: The mounting of the pump chamber can be done by the user as well: Page 11 of 16...
- Page 12 Version of April 2009 4.3 Changing seals and diaphragms: The changing of the diaphragm and the valves can be done by the user. Please follow the schematic drawings “4.1 Dismount he pump chamber” Spare part kit: PSKITQF4400 Please follow the schematic drawings of “4.2 Mount the pump chamber” Page 12 of 16...
- Page 13 Version of April 2009 4.4 Changing of the shaft bearing unit The changing of the shaft-bearing unit can be done by the user. Please follow the schematic drawings “4.1 Dismount the pump chamber” 4. Mounting in reverse order with the new shaft bearing unit 5.
- Page 14 Version of April 2009 5. Operating troubles, causes and remedial action Causes and remedial Operating troubles action Delivery The 4-piston diaphragm pump Pump Pump is not Pressure Irreg- Pump Motor Display operates trouble-free at any time Pump does does head is ular oper- gets...
- Page 15 Version of April 2009 6. Performance chart of the Quattroflow QF4400 pump Performance Diagram Quattroflow QF4400 Pump Test media: Water at ambient temperature Discharge pressure: 0 to 6 bar 6.1 Diagram 1: Approximate flow rate 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 Perform ance Chart: Quattroflow -4400 S...
- Page 16 Version of April 2009 7. Technical data of the Quattroflow QF4400 pump 4-piston-diaphragm pump: Eccentric shaft: 6° Flow rate max: Appr. 100-5000 L/h at 0 bar Pressure Appr. 0-6 bar Pressure ( temperature of fluid < 40 °C) max: 8 bar Pressure ( temperature of fluid >...
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