3.1
General description
A Watson-Marlow qdos pump, provides a flow rate of
fluid
by
positive displacement
.
The pump is connected to a process fluid path. Fluid flows through this fluid path. General illustration provided
below. Exact arrangement will vary by model.
1. Pump drive
2. Pumphead
3. Fluid path
3.2
Intended use
All model variants of the qdos range of pumps are designed for the controlled movement of fluid, in ordinary safe
locations, except those fluids or applications listed for prohibited use.
3.2.1
Prohibited use
l
Environments that require explosion proof certification.
l
With fluids not chemically compatible
.
l
Installations, environmental or operating conditions which are beyond the specifications provided in
these instructions.
l
Applications which are directly life sustaining.
l
Applications within a Nuclear Island.
NOTE2
A procedure for checking chemical compatibility is provided in
"19 Chemical compatibility" on
.
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