QFM

Reference Guide

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Contents
Description

Page

Safety...................................

QFM Proportioning System Reference Guide.

Internal assembly A-Gap and R-Gap .

Valve Assembly .

Cover Removal ..

Valve and Eductor Removal from Backplate ..

Splitting Valve Assembly from Eductor .

Magnetic Valve Replacement .

Strainer Cleaning or Replacement .

Nozzle Cleaning or Replacement .

Metering Peg Descaling or Replacement

Changing from Hold ON to Lock ON activation ..

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Safety

Always wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (including gloves and goggles that must be worn when
potentially exposed to any hazardous materials and when carrying out hazardous work tasks). Turn the
dispenser off during cleaning and note that parts may be contaminated with product. If possible, flush tubing out
with water prior to carrying out any maintenance. For information on products that are used in this dispenser,
please carefully read the product label and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

QFM Proportioning System Reference Guide

The following diagrams show an exploded view of the internal assemblies of the A and R Gap units. The third
exploded view is of the valve assembly.
These drawings should be used to identify parts and to assist in dismantling and re-assembling the QFM units.

Internal Assembly A-Gap

Internal Assembly R-Gap

Valve Assembly

Valve Assembly

Metering Plug (Set of 4)

Metering Plug (Set of 4)

A-Gap Nozzle (High/Low Flow)

R-Gap Inner Core

Eductor Body (High/Low Flow)

R-Gap Rubber Sleeve

R-Gap Outer Cartridge (High/Low Flow)

10

Eductor Body (High/Low Flow)

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Valve Assembly

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Valve Disk

19

Strainer Mesh Sock

12

Valve Disk Return Spring

20

Valve Body

13

Valve Disc Cartridge

21

Water Inlet Gasket

14

Valve Cap

22

Water Inlet Fitting

15

Armature and Seal

23

Diaphragm

16

Blue Retaining Clip

24

Actuator Return Spring

17

Water Plug Fitting

25

Valve Disc Magnet

18

Strainer

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Cover Removal

Open the QFM by inserting the C shaped steel clip into the front cover then lift cover upward. The cover will
only come away completely from the backplate when it is pulled up by an angle of 45. (Fig 1.1)

Hinge

Fig 1.1

Valve and Eductor Assembly Removal from Backplate

Press the clip on the backplate inwards to release the proportioner from the backplate. Lift the proportioner out
of the mounting plate, and remove it from the enclosure. (Fig 1.2)
(Internals removed
for clarity).

Clip

Fig. 1.2

Splitting Valve Assembly from Eductor

Lift out the proportioner body from the backplate. Twist the eductor part to the left to disconnect it from the valve
assembly.

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Magnetic Valve Replacement

Turn off water supply to unit.

Remove cover and wishbone.

Remove valve and eductor assembly from backplate.

Separate the valve assembly from the eductor assembly.

Install new valve assembly and re-assemble.

CAUTION: Hand tighten only

Turn on water supply and test the unit.

Strainer Cleaning or Replacement

Turn off the water supply to unit.

Remove cover.

Unscrew the strainer (21) from the valve assembly. If the strainer mesh sock (22) does not come out, carefully remove it
with fingers or tweezers.

Rinse the filters to remove any debris.

Re-assemble and hand tighten only. Take care not to crush the mesh sock (22) when re-assembling.

Check for Debris

CAUTION: Hand tighten only

Replace cover and test/recalibrate as necessary.

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Nozzle Cleaning or Replacement

Turn off water supply to unit.

Remove cover and wishbone

Press the clip on the backplate inwards to release the eductor from the backplate.

Lift the eductor part forwards, taking care to ease the product pick up tube through the slot of the backplate.
NOTE: The tube may need to be squeezed with a pair of flat bladed pincers to make it pass through the slot more
easily.

Twist the eductor to the left to release it from the valve body.

Remove the nozzle from the bottom of the valve assembly by prising gently with a flat bladed screwdriver if necessary.
Use the slots provided to do this.

If the nozzle is scaled then replace it with a new one. The old nozzle can be cleaned with a weak acid solution to remove
any scale. Once cleaned it can be re-used.

Re-assemble the unit and test/recalibrate as necessary.

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Metering Peg Descaling or Replacement

Remove cover and wishbone

Remove the metering peg by pulling it forwards. Note which position it was in.

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Wipe or rinse the metering peg clean to remove any dirt or chemical residue that has dried in the groove.

Replace the peg ensuring that it is in the correct position.

Re-assemble unit and test/recalibrate as necessary.

Changing from Momentary Hold ON to Lock ON activation

Turn off water supply to unit.

Remove cover and wishbone

Rotate the fingers that protrude from the valve assembly in an anti-clockwise direction.
NOTE: The fingers are quite stiff and only rotate about 10

Non-Latch position

Latch on position

Check operation by re-assembling the wishbone and checking the state of the valve when activated.

Replace cover, turn on water and check operation.

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