Operating and Installation Instructions Quattroflow 150SU Quaternary Pump 4-Piston-Diaphragm Pump with pump chamber made of plastic (Single-Use) Models with or without control panel and housing; other versions are possible. 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! Quattroflow is a brand of ALMATEC Maschinenbau GmbH.
Contents 1. General ................................................................................................................ 3 1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Storage ............................................................................................................ 3 1.3. Labelling of the pump ....................................................................................... 3 2.
1. General 1.1. Introduction These operating instructions are valid for the Quattroflow 150 SU 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 and secondary failures resulting thereof. Manufacturer: ALMATEC Maschinenbau GmbH Carl-Friedrich-Gauss-Str.
Quattroflow-150 SU with 50W Brushless Motor and Housing Main switch Control Panel Serial Number of Pump Drive Single Use Pump Chamber Pressure Plate CE Name Plate located at bottom of the pump 2. Description of the QF 150 SU pump 2.1. Appropriate use The Quattroflow 150 SU 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.
2.2. General description of the machine The Quattroflow 150 SU pump is a 4-piston diaphragm pump. The four segments of the pump diaphragm oscillate back and forth. This alternate movement is created by a connector plate that is arranged on a ball bearing. The ball bearing sits on an eccentric shaft. The connector plate does not turn! The stroke of the pistons is determined by the angle of the eccenter. There are eccentric shafts with 5° available. Range of flow rate: 5° eccentric shaft: appr.
If hoses were used in the suction line, make sure that they do not collapse due to the negative pressure. When installing the pump please consider that around the pump enough space is available for operation and maintenance. Pay attention to the required space needed for assembly and disassembly of the pump chamber (see 4.1.1.). During start-up pay attention to the warning and safety instructions of the following chapter 3 of this manual. 2.4.
2.6. Autoclave To autoclave an unused pump chamber we recommend the following steps. 1. Removal of pump chamber from packaging 2. Close in and outlet of the pump e.g. by connecting hoses. Ensure that a free interchange of gas and steam over a sterile barrier (e.g. sterile filter) at in- and outlet is available. 3. Autoclaving of the prepared pump chamber in a vacuum autoclave at max. 130°C (266°F) for max. 30 min. Follow instructions of the autoclave manufacturer. 4.
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. Not only are the general safety hints listed under this item “Safety” to be observed, but also the special safety hints in other chapters. 3.1.
3.6. Safety instructions for maintenance, inspection and mounting operations o o o o o o Basically, operations at the pump must be performed during standstill only. The motor has to disconnect from the power supply, e.g. by pulling out the power plug or using a repair switch, and has to secure against unintentional switch-on. This can be realized by a lockable emergency switch. To prevent an accidental re-starting a danger sign should be installed.
3.9. 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 = 4 bar (>40°C = 3 bar) [=58 psi (>104°F = 43 psi)].
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. Check the electrical cables before connecting to mains supply.
4. Maintenance/Servicing of the QF 150 SU Due to the robust construction the Quattroflow pump are widely maintenance-free. The ball bearings do not need any extra lubrication.
4.1. Replacement of the pump chamber The Quattroflow 150SU 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. To each new pump unit three single-use product chambers will be delivered. More can be ordered as a set of three pieces (PQ15DISPP).
4.1.2. Installation of the pump chamber Needed tools: Allen key 8 mm; Torque wrench with hexagon socket (3 mm) (e.g. Hazet 5108-2CT with 8501X-3) Torque-screw driver with (e.g. Hazet 6001-1.5/3 with 2215LG-PH2) 1. 2. 1. Install four bolts together with pressure plate. Apply torque of 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft) Install pump chamber Pressure Plate 3. 1. Fasten screw of clamping ring inside the ring drive. Apply tightening torque of 0.6 Nm (0.45 lbft) 2.
4.2. Replacement bearing unit The replacement of the bearing unit (shaft-bearing-cap unit, kit PSKITWLC155) can be conducted by the operator. The following drawings describe it step-by-step. Between both coupling halves has to be a gap of 2-3 mm (0.079 – 0.118 inch). For further questions and ordering of spare parts please contact the manufacturer.
5. Operating troubles, causes and remedial action (Troubleshooting) No. Pump does not start Pump does not prime Delivery is not obtained or reduced 1 X 2 X 3 X X 4 5 X X X X 6 Pressure head is not obtained Irregular pump delivery Pump operates noisily Pump is leaky Motor gets too warm Display show Error code The screws of the pump-chamber maybe not tightened enough. Fix it! Check the direction of flow showed by the arrow on the pump, in case of wrong way, turn the pump head.
6. Performance charts of the QF 150 SU Testmedia: Water at ambient temperature Type of eccentric shaft: 5° Discharge pressure: 0 to 4 bar (0 to 58 psi) Shows approximate flow rates as function of pump rpm.
7. Technical data of the QF 150 SU Unit QF150 SU Standard Motor Eccentric shaft 5° l/h (gph) 180 (48) Eccentric shaft 5° l/h (gph) 1 Temperature of fluid < 40°C bar (psi) 4 (58) Temperature of fluid > 40°C bar (psi) 3 (43) Fluid °C (°F) 60 (140) Autoclave °C (°F) 130 (260) m (ft) 2-3 (6.6-9.8) Approximated volume per revolution at free output ml 1,2 Filling volume without connectors ml 15 Description Flow rate max.: Flow rate min.: Pressure: Temperature max.
Description Unit QF150 SU Standard Motor Certificates/proofs (optional): USP <88> Cl.
