2.0TONKAFLO SPECIFICATIONS

The Tonkaflo pumps covered in this instruction manual are the lower capacity SS500, SS1000, and SS1800 Series pumps. These pumps cover a flow range of 1.5 - 18 gpm (0.34 - 4.1 m3/h) with single unit pressure up to 700 psig (48.3 barg). The capacity and discharge pressure can be increased by operating pumps in parallel or series, respectively. There is no maximum limit on capacity when operating Tonkaflo pumps in parallel. When operating pumps in series, the maximum rated discharge is 750 psig (51.7 barg) with standard pumps, and 1000 psig (69 barg) with optional high-pressure construction on the downstream pump. With inlet pres- sures greater than 200 psig (13.8 barg), optional high-pressure mechanical seals should be used.

2.1Capacities

Table 2.1

Capacities

SS

2900 rpm

3500 rpm

 

Maximum

50 Hertz

60 Hertz

 

Series

Minimum - Maximum

Minimum - Maximum

 

Efficiency

 

 

 

 

 

500

1 - 6 gpm

1.5 - 7 gpm

 

40%

 

(0.23 - 1.4 m3/h)

(0.34 - 1.6 m3/h)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1000

3.3 - 11 gpm

4 - 13 gpm

 

49%

 

(0.75 - 2.5 m3/h)

(0.91 - 30. m3/h)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1800

4 - 17.5 gpm

5 - 21 gpm

 

57%

 

(0.91 - 4.0 m3/h)

(1.14 - 4.8 m3/h)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: There must be adequate flow at all times through the pump to prevent excessive heat build-up.

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GE SS500, SS1000, SS1800 manual Tonkaflo Specifications, Capacities 2900 rpm 3500 rpm Maximum

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