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Downflo Workstation ® DWS 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4 and DWS 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 and 6-4 Installation and Operation Manual Installation, Operation, and Service Information This manual is property of the owner. Leave with the unit when set-up and start-up are complete. Donaldson Company reserves the right to change design and specifications without prior notice.
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Instruct all personnel on the safe use and maintenance procedures related to this equipment. Discuss any questions on the application, use, or maintenance of this equipment with a Donaldson Torit representative. For optimum collector performance, use only Donaldson Torit replacement parts.
Chamber Silencer ..............29 Multiple Power Module Installation ........7 IEC Control Panel with Programmable Logic Control ..29 DWS 4-1 to 4-4 and 6-1 to 6-4 Installation ......7 Optional IEC Control Panel Installation......31 Acoustic Hard Sided Booth Assembly ......9 Sprinkler Installation ............32 Galvanized Hard Sided Booth Assembly ......11...
Consult and comply with all National and Local Codes related to fire and/or explosion properties of combustible materials when determining the location and operation of all dust, fume, or mist collection equipment. Standard Donaldson Torit equipment is not equipped with fire extinguishing or explosion protection systems.
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Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Metal Grinding Powder Paint The DWS is ideal for collecting dust from metal grinding The DWS gives the worker complete freedom of operations involving large or odd-shaped parts. Open- movement while capturing overspray. Use Ultra-Web...
Donaldson Company, Inc. Rating and Specification Information Front View DWS 4 Typical Side View DWS 4 Compressed air, maximum psig ..........50 Housing rating, inches water gauge ......+/- 20 Power, valves and controls ....120-Volt 50/60 Hz or ............... 200 VAC 50/60 Hz *If unit was supplied with a Record Drawing, the specifications on the drawing will supersede the standard specifications above.
Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Operation During normal operation, the power module containing Filter cleaning is completed using pulse-jet technology. the blower draws dust-laden air from the work space A solenoid valve controlled by a solid-state timer and through the filter cartridges. Dust collects on the outside a diaphragm valve aligned to each filter provides the surface of the filters.
6. Report incomplete shipments to the delivery carrier and your Donaldson Torit representative. Site Selection, Grade-Mounted Units 7. Remove crates and shipping straps. Remove loose 1. The unit should be located on a flat reinforced components and accessory packages before lifting concrete foundation.
Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Rigging Instructions Electrical Wiring Electrical work must be Suggested Tools & Equipment performed by a qualified Clevis Pins and Clamps Lifting Slings electrician and comply with all applicable Crane or Forklift Pipe Sealant national and local codes.
DWS 4-1 to 4-4 and 6-1 to 6-4 Installation Models DWS 4 and DWS 6 are installed following the lifting Multiple Power Module Installation instructions with the eyes exception of plugging the bolt holes.
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Donaldson Company, Inc. Acoustic Hard Sided Booth Assembly Note: Use M8 x 45 mm bolts to fasten the side rail 7. Bolt the top support channel to the gussets. channels. Note: The DWS-2 requires one top support channel. Use M8 x 35 mm bolts to fasten the top support DWS-3 and DWS-4 require two top support channels.
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Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 top panel angle top support channel splicer plate mounting angle light fixture module side angle top support gusset tie-in side rail channel support leg side panel angle booth panel Acoustic Hard Sided Booth Assembly...
Donaldson Company, Inc. Galvanized Hard Sided Booth Assembly Note: Use M8 x 45 mm bolts to fasten the side rail Roof panels are not intended as platforms. Personnel should channels. use ladders or other appropriate equipment to Use M8 x 35 mm bolts to fasten the top support avoid risk of personal injury and/or property channels.
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Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 top panel angle splicer plate module side angle top support gusset channel side panel angle booth panel side rail channel support leg Galvanized Hard Sided Booth Assembly industrial or dust-tight see Detail A light fixture...
Donaldson Company, Inc. Soft Sided Weld Curtain Booth Assembly DWS Models 4-2, -3, -4 4. Insert the foot pad and corner bracket into the front 1. Position the power modules in-line so fronts are even and two sides are touching face-to-face. Position the legs.
Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Soft Sided Acoustical Booth Assembly DWS Models 4-2, -3, -4 1. Position the power modules in-line so fronts are even 7. Install each end of the front channel into the corner and two sides are touching face-to-face. Position the brackets on each of the front legs.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Compressed Air Installation Turn compressed-air supply 1. Compressed-air components must be sized for OFF and bleed lines before system requirements as follows: one, two, or three performing service or maintenance work. power modules, 0.86 CF at 50-psig or 1.0 CF at A safety exhaust valve should be used to 60-psig.
Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Solid-State Timer Installation in NEMA 4 Enclosure 4. Diaphragm valves have an external solenoid Electrical installation must enclosure mounted inside the clean air plenum be performed by a qualified on the pressure manifold. Wire each solenoid by...
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Donaldson Company, Inc. Solenoid Enclosure...
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Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Input Operating Temperature Range 105-135V/50-60Hz/1Ph -20° F to 130° F Output Solenoids Transient Voltage Protection The load is carried and turned ON and OFF by the 200 50 kW transient volts for 20-millisecond duration once watt maximum-load-per-output solid-state switch.
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Donaldson Company, Inc. CONTROL BOX WITH 6 PIN TIMER CONTROL BOX WITH 6 PIN TIMER DWS 4-1 DWS 6-1 CONTROL BOX WITH 10 PIN TIMER DWS 4-2 CONTROL BOX WITH 10 PIN TIMER DWS 4-3 & DWS 6-2 Wiring Diagram, Control Box Timer to Solenoids...
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Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 CONTROL BOX WITH 20 PIN TIMER DWS 4-4 CONTROL BOX WITH 20 PIN TIMER DWS 6-3 CONTROL BOX WITH 20 PIN TIMER DWS 6-4 Wiring Diagram, Control Box Timer to Solenoids...
Donaldson Company, Inc. Preliminary Start-Up Check 6. Check that exhaust damper is set to the fully-closed Instruct all personnel on safe use and maintenance position. procedures. Electrical work during 7. Check and remove all loose items in or near the inlet installation must be performed and outlet of the unit.
Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Maintenance Information Instruct all personnel on safe use and maintenance procedures. Use proper equipment and adopt Drain moisture following the manufacturer’s all safety precautions needed instructions. With the compressed air supply ON, for servicing equipment. Electrical service...
Donaldson Company, Inc. Filter Removal and Installation To remove the lens: Unsnap the latches and lower the Use proper safety and protective lens from the housing. equipment when removing contaminants and filters. To replace the bulbs: Rotate and remove from the rotary lock lamp holders.
Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Optional Equipment Magnehelic Gauge ® 2. Plug the pressure ports on the back of the gauge The Magnehelic is a differential pressure gauge used to using the two supplied 1/8-in NPT pipe plugs. Install...
Donaldson Company, Inc. Photohelic Gauge ® Electrical work must be pressure-based switch function provides high-pressure performed by a qualified ON and low-pressure OFF control of the filter cleaning electrician and comply with all applicable system. national and local codes. 1. Choose a convenient, accessible location on or near Turn power off and lock out electrical the unit for mounting that provides the best visual power sources before performing service or...
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Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Magnehelic or Photohelic gauge, low pressure port DWS 4-2 DWS 4-1 barbed nylon tee DWS 6-2 DWS 6-1 plastic tubing DWS 4-4 DWS 4-3 DWS 6-4 DWS 6-3 Magnehelic and Photohelic Gauge and Tubing Installation...
Donaldson Company, Inc. Light Fixture Acoustic Curtain for Power Module Electrical work must be 1. Install the acoustic curtain to the front of the power performed by a qualified module by aligning the acoustic curtain holes with electrician and comply with all applicable the non-louvre door holes and secure with nylon national and local codes.
Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Afterfilters Flush-Mount 1. Open the four snap fasteners located on top of the 1. Place 1/4-in diameter rope-type sealant to the top roof panel. flange of the power module. 2. Install customer-supplied fluorescent bulbs in the 2.
Donaldson Company, Inc. IEC Control Panel with Programmable Logic Chamber Silencer Control Electrical work must be performed by a qualified This control panel contains a safety disconnect switch, electrician and comply with all applicable blower motor control, pulse control functions, and a national and local codes.
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Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Pulse Control Functions 1. Each power module has four or six 115-Volt AC 4. In conjunction with the aftershift pulsing function, solenoid valve enclosure that control four or six a toggle switch located inside the control box turns diaphragm valves, which clean the filter cartridges.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Optional IEC Control Panel Installation When the aftershift button is activated in single power module units, the blower turns off and each valve pulses Electrical work must be performed by a qualified three times. The blower turns on, the valves pulse three electrician and comply with all applicable more times, and both blower and pulsing turn off.
Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Sprinkler Installation 5. Turn the blower motor ON then OFF to check for Sprinkler systems place a large proper rotation by referencing the rotation arrow quantity of water in the dust located on the motor’s mounting plate.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Remedy Improper motor wire size Rewire using the correct wire gauge as specified by Blower fan and motor do not start national and local codes. Not wired correctly Check and correct motor wiring for supply voltage. See motor manufacturer's wiring diagram.
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Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Problem Probable Cause Remedy Control Box with Pulse Cleaning Control Defective wiring Check wiring to solenoid valves Pulse cleaning does not operate Defective solenoid valves Check solenoid coils and replace as necessary. Timer control box not energized Check supply voltage to timer board.
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Donaldson Company, Inc. Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Remedy NEMA Control Box with Starter, Pulse Control and Phothelic Gauge Defective wiring Check wiring to solenoid valves. Pulse cleaning does not operate with the selector switch in the ON position Defective solenoid valves Check solenoid coils and replace as necessary.
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Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Problem Probable Cause Remedy NEMA Control Box with Starter, Pulse Control and Phothelic Gauge Improper motor wire size Rewire using the correct wire gauge as specified by Blower motor does not start national and local codes.
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Donaldson Company, Inc. Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Remedy IEC Control Panel with Starter, PLC, and Magnehelic Gauge Improper motor wire size Rewire using the correct wire gauge as specified by Blower motor does not start national and local codes. Not wired correctly Check and correct motor wiring for supply voltage.
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Downflo Workstation, DWS 4-1 to 6-4 Problem Probable Cause Remedy IEC Control Panel with Starter, PLC, and Magnehelic Gauge Not wired correctly Check and correct motor wiring for supply voltage. Aftershift pulse not working properly See motor manufacturer's wiring diagram. Follow wiring diagram and the National Electric Code.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Service Notes Date Service Performed Notes...
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The Donaldson Torit Warranty Donaldson warrants to the original purchaser that the major structural components of the goods will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for ten (10) years from the date of shipment, if properly installed, maintained and operated under normal conditions. Donaldson warrants all other Donaldson built components...
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