Blue-White A-1600 FLEXFLO Peristaltic Pump - Manual (Page 9)

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THE PUMP TUBE ASSEMBLY
A. The A-1600 Pump Tube Assemblies are designed for a service life of at least
800 hours. However, the service life can be adversely affected by the chemicals
used, the amount of back pressure, the motor RPM, and temperature. The
service life of 800 hours is based on the A-002-6 tube tested with water at 70F.
(21C), 0PSI, 45 RPM gearbox.
B. The pump tube assembly should be inspected frequently. Replace the tube if
any cracking, leaking or loss of feed rate occurs.
NOTE: Place 1 or 2 drops of silicone oil on each roller to lubricate new pump
tubes or when required.
CLEANING
A. The most common problems occur from deposits that can build up in the foot
valve, injection fitting and pump tube assembly, (wetted parts. Keeping these
parts clean will dramatically increase the life of the injector.
B. For simple maintenance cleaning, remove the injection fitting and footvalve /
strainer. Disassemble and clean the individual parts with clean water.
With these fittings removed, set the pause control to ON and run the injector
using clean water.
C. For removing harsh deposits that can build up in the wetted parts.....
1. Flush the system by pumping clean water to remove any chemicals that may
be present.
2. Run a weak solutions of muriatic acid (5%) through the wetted parts.
3. Again flush the system with clean water.
CAUTION
MURIATIC ACID WHEN MIXED WITH OTHER CHEMICALS CAN BE
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. ALWAYS FLUSH THE SYSTEM WITH CLEAN
WATER BEFORE AND AFTER YOU ACID WASH.
D. When changing the pump tube assemble, always wipe the pumphead to
remove any debris. Clean with soap and water if necessary.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Con’t)