KMPi TFF System Instructions for Use

KMP i PUMP HEAD SETUP AND OPERATION

KMPi

9.

KMPi Pump Head Setup and Operation

9.1.

Introduction

The KMPi Easy-Load and High-Performance Pump Heads are designed to be used with the KMPi as a simple peristaltic pump system. The Pump Heads accept 3 different tubing sizes for a wide range of flow rates, and the unique designs and automatic tubing retention allow for quick tubing changes.

9.2.

Specifications

Easy-Load Pump Head

Pump tubing size mL per rev

I/P 26

I/P 73

I/P 82

6.2

12.3

20.0

100

0.6

(0.2)

1.2

(0.3)

2.0

(0.5)

Flow rates in LPM (GPM) at indicated rpm

540 1 to 650

3.3

(0.9)

6.6

(1.7)

10.8

(2.9)

0.01 to 4.0

(0.002 to 1.1)

0.01 to 8.0

(0.002 to 2.1)

0.02 to 13.0

(0.005 to 3.5)

Maximum System pressure psi (bar)

40 (2.7)

20 (1.4)

I/P ® 26, I/P 73 I/P ® 82

Maximum continuous

discharge pressure—psi (bar): 25 (1.7)* 10 (0.7)*

Maximum intermittent

discharge pressure—psi (bar): 40 (2.7)* 20 (1.4)*

Maximum vacuum: 660 mm (26) in Hg* 660 mm (24) in Hg*

Maximum suction lift: 8.8 m (29 ft) H

2

0* 8.2 m (27 ft) H

2

0*

Number of rollers: 3

Occlusion: Adjustable (with Knob on top of Pump Head)

Maximum pump speed (rpm): 650

Normal torque load-Starting: up to 13 kg-cm (180 oz-in)

Normal torque load-Running: up to 9 kg-cm (120 oz-in)

Housing materials: Polysulfone (PSF) or Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS),

Polyester, Aluminum, Nylon

Roller/rotor materials: Cold-rolled steel (CRS) or Stainless steel (SS)

Operating temperature

‡

: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

* As tested with NORPRENE

®

, PHARMED

®

, and TYGON

® tubing. Values will be less with silicone and C-FLEX.

‡ Use in this temperature range for continuous duty operation with no decrease in performance or life.

Pump heads will work outside this range with some possible reductions in performance or product life.

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KMPi TFF System • PRODUCT INFORMATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS