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| 400B SERIES ELECTRIC DIAPHRAGM PUMPS OPERATION MANUAL
About This Manual
From initial concept and design through final production, your Sotera product is built to provide years of trouble-free use. To ensure the safety of yourself
and those around you, it is critical that this manual is read in its entirety prior to attempting to install or operate your new purchase. We strongly urge
that any installer and operator become familiar with the terms, diagrams, and technical data in this manual and pay close attention to any DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE information. At Sotera, your satisfaction with our products is paramount. If you have questions or need assistance
with your product, please contact us at 1 [phone] or via email at SoteraTech@fillrite.com (M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM ET).
Symbols and Definitions
General Description
The Sotera 400B Series is a self-priming, positive displacement double action diaphragm pump. It features flow rates up to 13 gallons per minute (13GPM)
and is engineered with polypropylene and stainless steel wetted parts, along with seals that are compatible with most agricultural and industrial chemicals
as well as lubricants (e.g. those found within power transmission). These wetted materials consist of a polypropylene body and valves, stainless steel
fasteners, Hastelloy
®
check valve springs, Buna-N, EPDM and Fluorocarbon seals, along with Hytrel
®
and Santoprene
®
diaphragms.
Sotera utilizes a recognizable naming system where model numbers reference the diaphragm material. Models that begin with ‘SS’ (eg. SS415B)
contain Santoprene diaphragms, while models that begin with ‘FR’ (eg. FR410B) contain Hytrel diaphragms. Santoprene is designed for moving
agriculture chemicals while Hytrel is used with oils and lubricating fluids. We strongly recommend referring to the Sotera Chemical Resistance Guide
found at sotera.com to determine proper materials of construction for use with your application.
The 400B Series pump is not compatible with strong acids (pH of 3.4 or below), strong bases (pH above 12), non-diluted flammable liquids with a
flash point below 100°F/38°C, or bleach (sodium hypochlorite).
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WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER
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