Peristaltic Pump Operating Instructions
High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation
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Model 410
®Solinst is a registered trademark of Solinst Canada Ltd.
Peristaltic Pump
Model 410
IMPORTANT
•Pump is water resistant but not waterproof. Do not submerge in water.
•Pumping rates will decrease with elevation, and as the amount of
lift increases.
• Remove tubing when stored.
•Replace the tubing regularly. The pump will be inefficient if the
tubing is worn. This will show as a limited ability to lift water. If the
tubing looks worn, flattened or cracked, replace the tubing.
•If used in cold weather, ensure that there is no ice in the tubing
before starting the pump.
• Pump is not designed for long-term continuous uninterrupted use.
•To avoid motor damage due to over-heating, allow pump to cool fully
at least every 7 - 8 hours, or more often under high ambient heat
conditions.
Power
The pump operates from an external 12V DC power supply such as a
car, truck or marine 12 volt battery and has a 12 ft (3.6 m) power cable
with connector clips for direct battery connection.
The power cable clips are oversized for use with automotive batteries.
The red clip connects to the positive (+) battery terminal, black to nega-
tive (-) battery terminal. If the battery is connected with reverse polarity
the pump will not be harmed, but it will NOT operate until the polarity
is connected correctly.
An externally accessible fuse holder is located on the side of the pump
case. In the event of a blown fuse due to a stalled pump head, replace
fuse with an 8 AMP, type 3AG (1/4" x 1 1/4") ‘Slo-Blow’ fuse.
Do not use a larger amperage fuse.
If the pump is to be powered by a vehicle battery for more than 3
continuous hours, start vehicle and run for 15 minutes to recharge the
battery.
Operation
•The Solinst Peristaltic Pump has an integral Forward/Reverse,
variable flow dial with an OFF position, which has a central detent.
When turning the unit OFF, ensure you feel the dial snap into
position.
•The pump should always be kept with the control in the OFF
position when it is being attached to a power source or stored.
•Once attached to a power source, turn the dial in the direction
required and adjust the flow as desired.
•The standard 5/8" (16 mm) OD medical grade silicone tubing can
be attached to 1/2" (13 mm) OD down-hole sample tubing and
gives purge rates up to 3.5 L/min and 120 mL/min at the low end.
•The optional 3/8" (10 mm) OD silicone tubing and adaptor kit allows
the use of 1/4" (6 mm) OD down-hole sample tubing, giving flow
rates up to 900 mL/min and sampling rates as low as 40 mL/min.
1. Ensure that the chosen silicone tubing has been properly installed
in the pump head, with clamps close to the Drive Head.
2. Connect one end of the silicone tubing to the down-hole sample
line. See diagram below.
3. Either connect the other end of the silicone tubing to a discharge
tube, or simply discharge out of this end of the tubing. See diagram
below.
4. Connect the negative (black) battery clip to the negative terminal
post on a 12V DC battery and the positive (red) battery clip to the
positive terminal.
5. Turn the dial in the direction required and adjust the flow as desired.
Model 410 Peristaltic Pump (#108592)
Fuse Power Cable
Dial
Thumbscrews
Drive Head Handle
5/8" Silicone
Tubing
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Model 410 Peristaltic Pump Setup
Extra tubing may be connected,
or the sample can just discharge
out of the drive head tubing
Tube Clamps
Down-hole tubing is inserted
inside the drive head tubing by
about 1" (25 mm). The friction-
t holds the tubing together.
Down-hole Tubing Specications
Use with Standard 5/8" OD
1/2" OD x 3/8" ID LDPE (100 ft coil) 109490
1/2" OD x 3/8" ID LDPE (250 ft coil) 109489
1/2" OD x 3/8" ID LDPE (500 ft coil) 109488
Use with Optional 3/8” OD (with Adaptor Kit)
1/4" OD x 0.17" ID LDPE Tubing (100 ft coil) 109465
1/4" OD x 0.17" ID LDPE Tubing (250 ft coil) 109464
1/4" OD x 0.17" ID LDPE Tubing (500 ft coil) 109463
1/4" OD x 0.17" ID Teon-lined LDPE Tubing (100 ft coil) 109454
1/4" OD x 0.17" ID Teon-lined LDPE Tubing (250 ft coil) 109444
Drive Head Tubing
(5/8" or 3/8")
Down-hole Tubing
(1/2" or 1/4")
