Thermo Scientific Microflex FH10 User manual

FH10
PUMP SYSTEM
Operating Manual
Model Number
72-310-010
72-310-080
72-310-300
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Preface
FH10 MICROFLEX®Pump System Operating Manual ii
Preface
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DANGER: Remove power from the Pump System before any
cleaning operation is started.
WARNINGS: Tubing breakage may result in fluid being
sprayed from pump. Use appropriate measures to protect
operator and equipment.
Before installing tubing into the Pump Head remove power or
shut off the drive. Fingers or loose clothing could be caught in
the rollers.
CAUTIONS: Tubing for use with the MICROFLEX Pump Systems
is Microbore Autoanalysis Tubing. See Appendix A for
specifics. Use of tubing other than that specified will result in
poor pumping performance and/or pump system damage and
voiding of applicable warranty.
Do not close the occlusion bed by pulling up on the locking
tabs. Damage to the tabs may occur.
CAUTION: Risk of Danger. Consult Operator’s manual for
nature of hazard and corrective actions.
CAUTION: Risk of crushing. Keep fingers away from rotor
while pump is in operation. Stop pump before loading or
unloading tubing.
CAUTION: Hot Surface. Do not touch.
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Consult Operator’s manual
for nature of hazard and corrective actions.
These products are not designed for, nor intended for use in
patient connected applications; including, but not limited to,
medical and dental use, and accordingly have not been
submitted for FDA approval.
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Preface
Safety Precautions
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Explanation of
Symbols
WARNING:
Product Use
Limitation

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Table of Contents
Page
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
INSTALLATION AND SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Selecting Tubing Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Customer Selectable Orientation of Pump Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Installing Tubing in Pump Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Connecting Primary Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Remote DC Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Remote Start/Stop Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Turning Pump System On and Selecting Direction of Operation . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Setting Pump Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Priming Pump System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
REPLACEMENT PARTS and ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
WARRANTY, PRODUCT RETURN and TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE . . . .7-1
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Product Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
APPENDIX A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Available Microbore Autoanalysis Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Tubing Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 6
Section 8
Section 7
Section 4
Section 5
Table of Contents

Figures
Page
FH10 MICROFLEX Pump System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Pump – Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Pump – Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Occlusion Bed in Unlatched Tube Loading Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Closing Occlusion Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
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Section 1 Introduction
The FH10 MICROFLEX Pump System is designed to pump fluid
through Microbore tubing by means of peristaltic action at very low flow
rates. It is ideal for sanitizers, reagent dispensing, analyzers, printing
systems, controlled feeding and non-human infusion procedures.
The FH10 MICROFLEX Pump System accommodates one tube at
controlled speeds as low as 1.7 rpm. Tubing is held in place by spring-
loaded Tubing Retainers. For a list of tubing sizes for use with the Pump
System, refer to Appendix A.
Figure 1-1. FH10 MICROFLEX Pump System
The latching Occlusion Bed allows quick loading or changing of tubing.
The Pump Head rotor contains four rollers for minimum pulsation. All
units operate from an external DC power supply. The AC models are
supplied with a Universal Power Supply, which provides a DC output for
connection to the pump drive.
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
Universal Power Supply

The single-turn, adjustable Speed Control, Figure 1-2, provides variable
flow-operation. The green PWR On indicator lights whenever the pump
is operating. The Power On/Direction Switch turns power on when either
clockwise or counterclockwise pump rotor direction is selected. The 䊳䊳
Button is used for priming and purging and operates the pump at
maximum speed while depressed.
Figure 1-2. Pump – Front Panel
The Rear Panel, Figure 1-3, contains a DC Power Input jack for
connection of primary power and a 4-terminal barrier strip for connection
of Remote Start/Stop and for a Backup DC supply.
Figure 1-3. Pump – Rear Panel
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Section 1
Introduction
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
(continued)
DC Power Input,
2.5 mm Coaxial Receptacle
Backup
DC
Input
Remote
Start/Stop
Input
Shorting Bar
+
-
PWR On Indicator
䊳䊳: Press and hold to
prime or purge pump
Speed Control: Provides
variable flow adjustment
Power On/Direction Switch
Finger Recesses
Door
Finger Recesses

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Section 2 Installation and Setup
Use only Microbore Autoanalysis tubing with MICROFLEX pumps to ensure
optimum performance. Use of other tubing may void applicable warranties.
Appendix A provides a list of tubing sizes which will work efficiently with
the FH10 MICROFLEX Pump System. This list includes tubing
diameters, flow rates in µL/min and the maximum flow rates at 10 rpm,
80 rpm and 300 rpm. Tubing is listed by part number.
The Pump Head as supplied from the factory is orientated such that the
tubing exits the left hand side of the FH10 MICROFLEX Pump System.
The orientation of the Pump Head can be changed as follows.
1. Remove the 4 screws (see Figure 2-1) on the face of the unit holding
the pump mounting plate in place. Retain the 4 screws for reassembly.
2. Rotate the Pump Head by turning it in the orientation desired. DO
NOT PULL OUT THE PUMP, only rotate it. Some resistance to
rotation will be felt.
3. Reinstall the 4 screws into the pump mounting plate and tighten.
Selecting Tubing Size
Customer Selectable
Orientation of Pump
Head
Setup

WARNING: Before installing tubing into the Pump Head
remove power or shut off the drive. Fingers or loose clothing
could be caught in the rollers.
1. Place the Power On/Direction Switch, Figure 1-2, in the center (Off)
position.
2. Open the Door, Figure 1-2, by grasping the finger recesses on either
side and pulling away from the pump.
3. Release the Occlusion Bed, Figure 2-1, by squeezing the Locking Tabs,
Figure 2-1, together and sliding the bed down towards the door hinge.
Figure 2-1. Occlusion Bed in Unlatched Tube Loading Position
4. Holding both ends of the tubing in one hand, form a loop and wrap
the tubing around the Rollers, Figure 2-1, making sure that the tubing
is centered on the Rollers and keeping the free ends of the tubing
outside of the Tubing Retainers, Figure 2-1.
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Section 2
Installation and Setup
Installing Tubing
in Pump Head
Tubing
Retainers
Locking Tab
Rollers
Locking
Tab
Recess –
Push Here
to Close
Bed
Occlusion
Bed

5. Close the occlusion bed by pushing up on the recessed area at the
bottom, Figure 2-2, until the Locking Tabs snap into place against the
Bed Stops, Figure 2-2, on the housing.
Figure 2-2. Closing Occlusion Bed
6. Insert the tubing into one of the Tubing Retainers, Figure 2-1, by
moving the retainer toward the center of the pump and placing the
tubing in the v-notch of the retainer. Release the retainer so that the
tubing is secured in place. Repeat for the other Tubing Retainer. The
tubing should be stretched slightly around the rollers so that there is
no excess tubing between the Rollers and the retainers—any excess can
be removed by pulling slightly on the tubing outside of the pump.
CAUTION: Do not close the occlusion bed by pulling up on
the locking tabs. Damage to the tabs may occur.
7. Close the door. The Locking Tabs must be on the outside of the door
and the door fully closed for proper operation.
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Section 2
Installation and Setup
Installing Tubing
in Pump Head
(continued)
Locking Tab
Locking
Tab
Recess –
Push Here
to Close
Bed
Occlusion
Bed
Bed Stop
Bed Stop

Connect the external power supply to the applicable input voltage source
and the output of the external power supply to the DC input connector on
the pump unit.
NOTE: The Power Supply output connection is center positive (+).
Terminals 1 and 2 on the rear panel barrier terminal strip, Figure 1-3,
provide a means for connecting a remote DC power source. The positive
(+) terminal is terminal 1. The negative (–) terminal is terminal 2.
NOTE: Input voltage must not exceed 15V DC or equipment may be
damaged. A minimum of 11V DC is required for proper operation.
Terminals 3 and 4 on the rear panel terminal strip, Figure 1-3, are used for
remote start/stop operation. Pump direction and speed are not remotely
controllable. In non-remote operation, these terminals are connected
together by a Shorting Bar.
For remote control by switch closure, remove the Shorting Bar and
connect the two terminals of the remote control switch to terminals 3
and 4. A closure of the remote control switch contacts will start the
Pump System. Opening the contact will stop the Pump System.
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Section 2
Installation and Setup
Connecting
Primary Power
Remote DC Power
Connection
Remote Start/Stop
Connection

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Turning Pump System
On and Selecting
Direction of
Operation
Section 3 Operation
This section describes the procedures for obtaining desired performance.
Flow rate is determined by the drive speed and the tubing size.
WARNING: Tubing breakage may result in fluid being sprayed
from pump. Use appropriate measures to protect operator and
equipment.
The Pump System can be set to operate in either a clockwise or a
counterclockwise direction. The same control used to select direction also
turns power on or off. Select direction of pump operation desired. PWR
indicator should light.
Pump speed is controlled by the variable Speed Control. Turning the
control clockwise increases the speed. Tube life is decreased with increased
operating speed.
The 䊳䊳 push button is used for priming and purging the Pump System.
When 䊳䊳 is depressed, the pump operates at maximum speed in the
selected direction until the button is released. Approximately two feet of
tubing length can be filled or emptied per minute using the 䊳䊳 push
button on the 10 rpm units.
Setting Pump Speed
Priming Pump System

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Section 4 Maintenance
DANGER: Remove power from the Pump System before any
cleaning operation is started.
Clean exterior surfaces of case, control panel and pump rollers using a dry
or damp cloth. Never immerse nor use excessive fluid.
Cleaning

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Section 5 Replacement Parts and Accessories
Description Part No.
Knob 110199
Shorting Bar A-4402
Door 108229
Description Part No.
Universal Power Supply 100-240V AC 77200-07
Replacement Parts
Accessories