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Quattroflow 20kSU Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and Installation
Instructions
Quattroflow 20kSU Quaternary Pump
Stainless Steel 4-Piston-Diaphragm Pump
(Single-Use)
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!
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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Quattroflow 20kSU Quaternary Pump Stainless Steel 4-Piston-Diaphragm Pump (Single-Use) 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!

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.1. Introduction....................3 1.2. Storage ..................... 3 1.3. Labelling of the pump ................. 3 2. Description of the QF 20kSU pump ..............4 2.1. Appropiate use ................... 4 2.2. General description of the machine ............. 4 2.3. Start-up ..................... 5 2.4.

  • Page 3: General

    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.

  • Page 4: Description Of The Qf 20Ksu Pump

    2. Description of the QF 20kSU pump 2.1. Appropriate use The Quattroflow 20kSU 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 centers or plants.

  • Page 5: Start-Up

    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 20k Series pumps. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

  • Page 6: Safety

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions For Maintenance, Inspection And Mounting Operations

    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..

  • Page 8: Further Warning And Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 9  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.

  • Page 10: Maintenance/Servicing Of The Qf 20Ksu

    4. Maintenance/Servicing of the QF 20kSU 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...

  • Page 11: Replacement Of The Su Pump Chamber

    4.1. Replacement of the SU pump chamber The Quattroflow 20kSU 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: Installation Of The Su Pump Chamber

    4.1.2. Installation of the SU pump chamber The installation of SU pump chamber takes place in the reverse order as described in the deinstallation chapter (4.1.1). First place the pump chamber initially on the jig (see image on the left) and then insert it into the ring drive and fix. Pay attention to the following torque values: 8 bolts pump chamber 35 Nm (25.8 lb-ft) 2 bolts clamping ring 10 Nm (11 lb-ft), uniform tightening of both halves (identical gap...
  • Page 13 1. Remove key. 2. Loosen bolts. 3. Remove bearing housing. 4. Remove bearing retainer. Mounting in reverse order with the new shaft bearing unit. For mounting the pump chamber to the ring drive see chapter 4.1.1 and 4.1.2. For further questions and ordering of spare parts please contact the manufacturer. QF20kSU, edition 2019-10;...

  • Page 14: 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 Pump does does head ular oper- gets tained pump ates leaky start prime obtained delivery noisily warm reduced The screws of the pump-chamber maybe not tightened enough.

  • Page 15: Performance Chart Of The Qf 20Ksu

    6. Performance chart of the QF 20kSU Testmedia: Water at ambient temperature Type of eccentric shaft: 7° Discharge pressure: 0 to 4 bar (0 to 58 psi) Drive: VEM, 4kW Shows approximate flow rates as function of pump rpm. Please note:...

  • Page 16: Technical Data Of The Qf 20Ksu

    7. Technical data of the QF 20kSU Description Unit QF20kSU Flow rate max.: Eccentric shaft 7° l/h (lpm) 16000 (266.67) Flow rate min.: Eccentric shaft 7° l/h (lpm) 1000 (16.67) Pressure: Temperature of fluid < 40°C bar (psi) 4 (58) Temperature of fluid >...
  • Page 17 Weight approx. kg (lb) 20 (44.09) 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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