FLEXFLO M1 INTRODUCTION ® Congratulations on purchasing Blue-White FLEXFLO Series M1 peristaltic metering pump (a peristaltic metering pump is a type of positive displacement pump used for pumping a variety of fluids). ® The FLEXFLO Series M1 peristaltic metering pump is pre-configured for the tubing that is shipped with it.
® Page 5 FLEXFLO M1 ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Working Pressure (Excluding pump tubes) 100 PSI (6.89 bar) Maximum Fluid Temperature 185 F (85 C) Maximum Viscosity 5000 centipoise Maximum Suction Lift 30 ft. of water at sea level (14.7 atm psi) Ambient Operating Temperature Range 14 F to 115 F (-10 C to 46 C) Ambient Storage Temperature Range...
Page 8 ® FLEXFLO M1 INSTALLATION CAUTION The pump should be serviced by qualified persons only. If equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Always wear protective clothing, face shield, safety glasses and gloves when working on or near CAUTION your metering pump.
® Page 9 FLEXFLO M1 Wall Mounting Using #10 self-tapping screws, or appropriate hardware for the wall material, mount the bracket to a secure wall that is located no higher than 4 feet above ground for easy programing and service. 4.50 in.
Page 10 ® FLEXFLO M1 POWER CONNECTIONS WARNING Risk of electric shock – cord connected models are supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle. WARNING Electrical connections and grounding (earthing) must conform to local wiring codes.
Page 12 ® FLEXFLO M1 IO Connection WARNING Risk of electric shock - All wiring must be insulated and rated 60V minimum. COVERS FOR USB CONNECTION AND M12 CONNECTIONS MUST BE IN PLACE WHEN NOT CONNECTED TO CABLES (Failure to keep connecors in place may void warranty) Pump (Right Side Panel) Item Number Item...
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Warning! Never allow M12 cable wires to touch while the pump is active. Wiring shorts will cause the pump to malfunction and can void the warranty. Protect or tape unused wires as necessary. Blue-White M12 Cable Wiring DIAGRAM PIN #...
® Page 15 FLEXFLO M1 SET-UP AND PROGRAMMING Remote Start/Stop Item Number Item Number Directions for Normally Open Operation Directions for Normally Open Operation Confirm that pump is in the OFF position Confirm that pump is in the OFF position Press Remote Start/Stop button to activate Press Remote Start/Stop button to activate Light will turn Green for “Normally Open”...
Flow Verification System (FVS) uses pulse signal from flow meter/sensor. When FVS feature is activated, if running pump does not receive signal/pulse in the programmed delay time, the pump will stop and activate Alarm Output Relay. Display will read “FuS”. Contact Blue-White for sensor options. Item Number...
® Page 17 FLEXFLO M1 Pump Lockout Pump Lockout feature allows the user to “lock out” the ability to change pump controls, such as Pump Speed, Prime, FVS, Remote Start/Stop, Manual/4-20ma Modes. User will still be able to start and stop the pump. Item Number Directions Pump can be running or in the OFF position...
Page 18 ® FLEXFLO M1 4-20mA Input Selecting 4-20mA Input Mode Directions Confirm that pump is in the OFF position Press 4-20mA Input button Programming 4-20mA Input Mode Directions Confirm that pump is in the OFF position. Press and hold 4-20mA Input button. MIN mA light will illuminate.
® Page 19 FLEXFLO M1 PUMP OPERATION Priming The Pump Item Number Directions Pump can be running or in the OFF position Press Prime button Pumps will run at 100% speed and Display will count down from 60 seconds Press Start/Stop button at any time to Stop pump Need help calibrating your pump? Click on ...
Page 20 ® FLEXFLO M1 Manual Pump Operation Pump speed can be adjusted manually using “Manual Adjust” Run Mode. Item Number Directions Confirm that pump is in the OFF position Press “Manual Adjust” button. Local light will activate. Press Start/Stop button. Adjust pump speed using up and down arrows...
® Page 21 FLEXFLO M1 4-20 Input Speed Control Pump speed can be adjusted remotely using “4-20ma Input” Run Mode. Item Number Directions Confirm that pump is in the OFF position Press “4-20ma Input” button. Remote light will activate. Press Start/Stop button. Pump speed will be adjusted by 4-20ma input signal Adjust up and down arrows to display % speed, RPM, or 4-20mA input signal...
Page 22 ® FLEXFLO M1 OUTPUTS MOTOR ON Active when motor is running in Manual or 4-20ma Mode. RELAY OUTPUT Active when either TFD or FVS has triggered. Stop pump to reset. 4-2mA OUTPUT Non-scalable full scale output proportional to pump speed. 10.0 ENHANCED TUBE FAILURE DETECTION (TFD+) The pump is equipped with a Enhanced Tube Failure Detection (TFD+) system,...
® Page 23 FLEXFLO M1 11.0 PUMP MAINTENANCE Always wear protective clothing, face shield, safety glasses and gloves when working on or CAUTION near your metering pump. Additional precautions should be taken depending on the solution being pumped. Refer to MSDS precautions from your solution supplier. 11.1 Routine Inspection and Maintenance The pump requires minimal maintenance.
Page 24 ® FLEXFLO M1 12.0 TUBE REPLACEMENT Prior to service, pump clean water through the pump and suction / discharge line to remove CAUTION any chemical. Always wear protective clothing, face shield, safety glasses and gloves when working on or CAUTION near your metering pump.
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® Page 25 FLEXFLO M1 4. Set the motor speed to 10%. Press the Start/Stop key to start the pump. 5. With the pump running, pull the inlet (suction) fitting out of the pump head. Guide the tube counterclockwise away from the rollers. Pull the outlet (discharge)fitting out of the pump head. 6.
Page 26 ® FLEXFLO M1 12.2 Tube Installation NOTE: Thoroughly clean the pump head and rotor. The rotor can be removed by pulling it straight out. After cleaning, push the rotor back on the shaft. 1. Set the motor speed to 10%. Press the Start/Stop key to start the pump. 2.
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® Page 27 FLEXFLO M1 4. Place the clear cover onto the pump head. Secure the cover with the provided three thumb screws. The pump is now ready for operation. Not Sure ... Watch Instructional Video Click on ... or scan QR code.
REQUIREMENTS: Download & Install the M1 Programmer file by visiting the Firmware Update section of the M1 product page at www.blue-white.com as well as download the Firmware Update File. 1. Connect the Pump to a computer via USB-A / USB-C cable (Pump must not be powered before starting.) (Be sure to replace...
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® Page 29 FLEXFLO M1 7. Select “.HEX” file (See Blue-White website for latest version) M1-xxx.hex 8. Click on “Erase-Program-Verify” 9. Once Hex file is loaded successfully 10. Click on “Disconnect”. Your firmware has now been updated.
Page 32 ® FLEXFLO M1 15.0 ACCESSORIES ® The following accessories are available for the M1 FLEXFLO Peristaltic Metering Pump. Please visit Blue- white.com for more information. All accessories are sold separately. KIT-M12 KIT-M12 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS DIAGRAM PIN # WIRE COLOR Kit contains: Two M12 PIN 1 BROWN...
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® Page 33 FLEXFLO M1 SUCTION AND DISCHARGE TUBING C-334-6 Tubing, Suction, clear PVC 3/8” O.D. x 5’ length C-334-6-10 Tubing, Suction, clear PVC 3/8” O.D. x 10’ length C-334-6-100 Tubing, Suction, clear PVC 3/8” O.D. x 100’ length C-335-6 Tubing, Discharge, opaque PE 3/8”...
Check power supply output voltage Under Voltage Check power supply output voltage Check ambient conditions, restart pump once cooled Temperature exceeds 75°C at control to ambient temperature Contact Blue-White Industries (714) 893-8529 Inverter Error customerservice@blue-white.com Contact Blue-White Industries (714) 893-8529 No Motor Connection customerservice@blue-white.com...
Blue-White does not have the same degree of familiarity with the application that the customer/end user has. While Blue-White will honor all of its product warranties according to their terms and conditions, Blue- White shall only be obligated to repair or replace its defective parts or products in accordance with the associated product warranties.
Page 36 ® FLEXFLO M1 APPENDIX A: ACRONYMS Return Material Authorization °C Celsius Revolutions per minute °F Fahrenheit Steam-in-place Alternating current Solid state Unit of pressure TFD+ Enhanced Tube Failure Detection Clean-in-place TFE/P Tetrafluoroethylene propylene Centimeters Underwriters Laboratories Cash on Delivery United States Depth Volt...
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The WEEE marking applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway. Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC. Contact your local waste recovery agency for a Designated Collection Facility in your area. www.blue-white.com sales@blue-white.com customerservice@blue-white.com P.N.
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