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DESCRIPTION
The SHURflo BRIX proportioning pump is driven by pressurized water, allowing the water and product to
be delivered at an exact ratio. The pump operates whenever there is a differential in pressure between
the inlet and outlet watersides of the pump. The design incorporates large "duck bill" style valves that
easily allow concentrates with pulp or particulates to flow through. When your customers demand a
quality drink, you are assured that SHURflo technology will deliver accurate repeatable brix without the
need for expensive metering devices.
MODEL OPTIONS
The BRIX pump is offered in two basic configurations, with or without a vacuum shut-off. The last two
numbers of the model indicate the use (-02), or deletion (-01) of the shut-off. The type of concentrate
container being used determines if the shut-off should be applied.
When a Bag-in-Box (B-I-B) container is used, a vacuum shut-off is needed. The pump will automatically
stop operation, when the concentrate bag is completely evacuated, by closing off the inlet water. When a
new B-I-B is installed, the pump will automatically resume operation without the need to prime the
system. BRIX pumps without a vacuum shut-off option should be used with rigid sided containers like
tanks or jugs. Containers of this type
must
be vented.
Dashed lines indicate position of vacuum shut-off when ordered.
The BRIX pump is available in exact ratios, which properly proportion various concentrate types. Pump
ratios are indicated on the part number label. The ratio of a pump is preset and is not adjustable in any
way.
DISPENSER CONFIGURATION
The dispenser valve is an important component to the BRIX pump system and contributes heavily to the
final performance. When developing the system, the type of dispenser depends on the customers
requirements, concentrate properties, backpressure created within the lines, and the dispensers ability to
flow. A BRIX pump is designed to deliver to one dispenser valve at a time. If other valves are on line, it is
acceptable only when a lockout device prevents simultaneous operation. Depending on the system
design and the concentrate, finished drink flow rates are generally 1½ - 3 ounce [45-90 cc] per second.
