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Dover Almatec Quattroflow-QF5050 Series User Manual

Dover Almatec Quattroflow-QF5050 Series User Manual

4-piston diaphragm pump

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Version of April 2012
User Manual
Quattroflow-QF5050 Series
4-Piston Diaphragm Pump
Pictures of a Quattroflow -QF5050 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 User Manual Quattroflow-QF5050 Series 4-Piston Diaphragm Pump Pictures of a Quattroflow -QF5050 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 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...
  • Page 3: Labelling Of The Pump

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 1. General: 1.1 Appropriate specification This User Manual is valid for the Quattroflow QF5050 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.
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 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.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions For The Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 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.
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 3. Description of the Quattroflow QF5050 pump 3.1 Application and range of utilization of the Quattroflow QF5050 pump The Quattroflow QF5050 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 4. Maintenance/Servicing of the Quattroflow QF5050 pump Due to the robust construction the Quattroflow QF5050 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.
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 4.3 Changing seals and diaphragms QF4400 and QF5050: 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 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 4.4 Changing of the shaft bearing unit QF4400 and QF5050: The changing of the shaft-bearing unit can be done by the user. Please follow the schematic drawings “4.1 Dismount the pump chamber” Spare part kit: PSKITWLC44.
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 5. Operating troubles, causes and remedial action Causes and remedial Operating troubles action The 4-piston diaphragm pump Delivery Pump Pump Pressure Motor operates trouble-free at any time is not Irregular Pump Pump...
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 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 Performance Chart: Quattroflow-5050...
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Version of April 2012 7. Technical data of the Quattroflow QF5050 pump 4-piston-diaphragm pump: Eccentric shaft: 6° Flow rate max: Appr. 50-5000 L/h at 0 bar Pressure Appr. 0-8 bar Fluid Temperature -4° C to +60° C Pressure ( temperature of fluid <...