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Vortex+ Technical Manual
www.vernacare.com
NOV 2017

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  • Page 1 Vortex+ Technical Manual www.vernacare.com NOV 2017...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Motor Terminal Wiring Page 29 Appendix C - Motor Electrical Box Plug & Socket Connectors Page 30 Appendix D - Orientation of Diodes for Solenoid Valve Coil Terminals Page 30 Appendix E - Suggested Periodic maintenance Page 31 Vernacare Vortex+ Technical Manual...
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declare that this declaration has been issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. The object of the declaration is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation PRODUCT Vernacare Vortex / Vortex + Macerator DIRECTIVE EC Directive 2014/30/EU EC Directive 2006/42/EC...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    All warranty and service contract work will be carried out by Vernacare Technical Services, a division of Vernacare Limited OR in the case of an overseas installation, warranty and service contract work will be carried out by a Vernacare approved technician.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    The dimensions of the “Vernacare Vortex +” are shown on page 9 (Figure 1) Handling The weight of the “Vernacare Vortex +” complete with pallet and packaging is 83 kg (machine only 72 kg). The “Vernacare Vortex +” should be moved to the point of installation by fork, pallet or sack truck whilst still attached to the pallet provided.
  • Page 6 A 1 1/4 inch/32mm tank connector is supplied, which should be used to connect the water tank warning pipe to a separate drain line, according to the relevant water regulations. A standard warning pipe installation kit is available. Contact Vernacare Customer Care Department for details. Page | 6...
  • Page 7 Dimensions of the Vernacare Vortex + 150mm Clear each side 100mm Clear at rear Deodoriser fill cap Water Inlet Warning Pipe ½’’ BSP Male Connection NOTE: 2" Drain Connector Water inlet & warning pipe connections can be made to either the left or right hand side of the machine.
  • Page 8: Installation & Commissioning

    Ensure that adequate space is maintained at each side of the Macerator to allow for access. Vernacare recommend a gap of 6” - 8” (150 - 200mm) per side and 4” - 5” (100 - 125mm) away from the wall at the back.
  • Page 9 2.2.2 Drain connection The “Vernacare Vortex +” is fitted with a 2 inch/50mm ‘P’ Trap. In order to connect to the drain, it is necessary to cut a minimal clearance hole in the plastic drain access cover located at the rear of the machine below the water tank. It is important to ensure that the drain access cover is fitted so as to prevent access to internal electrical components.
  • Page 10 Left Hand side or Right Hand side of the water tank. It is Important that any discharge from the warning pipe is visible. A standard warning pipe installation kit is available. Contact Vernacare Customer Care Department for details.
  • Page 11 Electrical 2.3.1 Single-phase electrical system (230v, 1 Ph, 50 HZ) (110v, 1 ph, 60 HZ) The machine is supplied with a 3 metre length of 1.5mm flex to BS6500 which shall be connected to: • 230 Volt Machine – 16 Amp MCB to BS EN60898 Type C or fused 16 Amp to IEC 60269.
  • Page 12 After installation, to ensure warranty validity the machine should be commissioned by a Vernacare technician OR in the case of an overseas installation, by a Vernacare approved technician. The machine should not be run until after this check has been done.
  • Page 13 – Display screen icons warning messages explanations ERROR DESCRIPTION RUNNING The machine has been started and is running through its cycle. The machine has finished the cycle and is ready to open. The motor invertor has defaulted to overload due to a blockage of the BLOCKED BLADES machine cutter blades.
  • Page 14 2.7.1 Cycle Counter At the end of each cycle the LCD screen will briefly display the TOTAL cycle count for the machine and also the SERVICE count which is the number of cycles since the machine was last serviced. The TOTAL cycle display counts every machine cycle and is not resettable (unless the machine is reprogramed).
  • Page 15: General Description

    General description The “Vernacare Vortex +” disposal unit is designed to operate within a 2-minute cycle using 24 litres +/-10% of water. The machine can dispose of up to four ‘Vernacare” disposable single- use products, at one time. Disposable single-use products are placed within the hopper. Activation of the foot sensor causes the lid to descend and lock when in the fully closed position.
  • Page 16 In the event of the deodoriser reservoir being empty, the cycle will continue but the icon on the display will indicate the tank is empty and requires re-filling. Vernacare recommend the use of Vernacare Vortex+ disposal unit deodoriser (902DL1000, 902DL2000, 902SD1000, 902SD2000).
  • Page 17: Outer Casing

    SECTION 4: Outer Casing PART DESCRIPTION KIT NUMBER ITEM NUMBER Front Cover Kit 9207014 Front Cover 9200531 Foot Sensor Housing 9200531 M6 x 20 Panel Screw (x2) 9750023 RH Side Panel 9200610 LH Side Panel 9200611 Deodoriser Cap Kit 9207013 Deodoriser Tank Cap 9200206 Filler Cap ‘O’...
  • Page 18: Motor Assembly

    SECTION 5: Cutter & Motor PART DESCRIPTION KIT NUMBER ITEM NUMBER Vortex Motor Kit 9207004 Electric Motor 230V/400V 3Ph 50Hz 9200424 Motor Gasket 9752027 Barbed Fitting 9750100 Vortex Motor Cable 9200693 Cutter Motor Adaptor 9200402 Mechanical Seal 9753005 Vortex Mechanical Seal Kit 9207006 (1.6) Mechanical Seal...
  • Page 19 SECTION 6: Diaphragm Valve PART DESCRIPTION KIT NUMBER ITEM NUMBER Diaphragm & Spring Kit 9207012 Diaphragm 9200304 Diaphragm Spring 9200333 Retaining Pin 9750085 Diaphragm Fastening Kit 9207016 Grub Screw x 8 9200326 Three Lobed Nut x 8 9200327 Water Inlet/Outlet Solenoid Valves 9200724 Non Return Valve 9200726...
  • Page 20: Lid Arm Assembly

    SECTION 7: Lid Arm Assembly 1.24 1.11 1.17 1.13 1.16 1.12 1.23 1.20 1.20 1.22 1.15 1.10 1.14 1.19 1.18 Page | 20...
  • Page 21 PART DESCRIPTION KIT NUMBER ITEM NUMBER Lid Arm Assembly Kit 9207034 Lid Arm Bottom 9200843 Lid Arm Top 9200842 9200103 Extension Bracket 9200932 Arm Seal 9200853 Lid to Arm Seal 9200109 Hinge Bush (x2) 9200146 Press Lok Insert 9200115 Lid Spray Washer 9200117 1.10 Self-Tapping Screw (x2)
  • Page 22: Top Cover Assembly

    SECTION 8: Top Cover PART DESCRIPTION KIT NUMBER ITEM NUMBER Top Cover Assembly Kit 9207035 Top Cover 9200841 Lid Seal 9200159 Lid Seal Clip 9200152 Start Switch Keypad 9200534 Display Screen 9200819 Display Membrane 9200535 Deodoriser Cap Kit 9707013 Deodoriser Tank Cap 9200206 Filler Cap ‘O’...
  • Page 23: Hopper Vent Arrangement

    SECTION 9: Hopper Vent Arrangement PART DESCRIPTION KIT NUMBER ITEM NUMBER Vent Connector Kit 9207007 Non Return Valve 9757030 Vent Connector 9200334 ‘O’ Ring 9752018 Vent Deflector 9200325 M4 x 8 Lg Slotted Pan Head Screw (x2) 9750064 M4 Nylon Washer x2 9752022 16mm PVC Tubing 1.5m 9200721...
  • Page 24: Water Distribution

    SECTION 10: Water Distribution PART DESCRIPTION KIT NUMBER ITEM NUMBER Water Tank Assembly Kit 9207010 End Caps (x2) 9757047 Blank Plug 9757034 Hydroflo Side Entry Float Valve 9200204 Water Tank 9200846 No.6 x ½ Pozi Screw Button Head 9200212 Float Valve Bracket 9200211 M4 Plain Washers 9200540...
  • Page 25 SECTION 11: PCB Vortex + V2 DESCRIPTION 24v PCB Power Supply Cable Connection Actuator Board Cable Connection Lid-Lock Cable Connection Solenoid Valve(s) Cable Connection Data Cable Connection Start Button Cable Connection IFM Sensor Cable Connection Pressure Transducer Cable Connection Auto-Start Jumper Plug Connection Software Fob Cable Connection Service (Cycle Count Reset) Cable Connection Audible Buzzer...
  • Page 26: Pcb

    SECTION 12: Electrical Enclosure PCB 24V Supply Mains POWER Supply EMC FILTER PCB Signal SUPPLY (210-240V OR 110V) RELAY 24V Water Pump 3- Phase Moto MOTOR 220V (Delta) 24V PCB Signal Wires Electrical Enclosure Lid Sensor Safety Switch SECTION 13: Sensor Terminal Detail of Sensor Terminal The terminal is located on the underside of the motor support plate.
  • Page 27: Additional Items & Kits

    SECTION 14: Additional Items & Kits PART DESCRIPTION KIT NUMBER ITEM NUMBER Vortex + PCB 9200838 Water Pump 9200529 Power Supply Unit 230V (UK) 9200940 E-Paper Display Screen 9200819 Start Switch Keypad 9200534 Electronic Rotary Latch 9200869 Power Supply Unit 110V (Outside UK) 9200941 Vortex + Actuator Controller 9200855...
  • Page 28 Appendix A Engineer’s manual pump and outlet pushbuttons Sited on the face of the PCB within the main electrical panel are two manual push buttons. The first button is the drain outlet valve manual opening. The second button is the pump manual run. The button locations are shown to the right of the Vortex PCB Image below.
  • Page 29: Motor Terminal Wiring

    Appendix B Diagram for Motor Terminal Wiring Motor wired in Delta for 220 volt input from the invertor unit. Ø Ø Ø Voltage amps check for Vortex Macerator. Note: Readings are for a product load of four bottles. VOLTAGE PHASE NOM RUNNING LOAD MAX LOAD MAX PEAK...
  • Page 30 Appendix C Diagram for motor electrical box plug and socket connections Power Supply 230V Power Supply 110V AC socket/plug AC socket/plug Motor socket/plug Appendix D Orientation of Diodes for drain inlet and drain outlet solenoid valve coil terminals Diode OUTLET VALVE Diode INLET VALVE Page | 30...
  • Page 31: Cleaning Instructions

    20 Check that the foot sensors are working correctly and operating the lid. 21 Check the connections to all electrical components. 22 Replace all panels. 23 Check the deodoriser tank level. Fill if necessary with Vernacare disposal unit deodoriser part number 203MD005 24 Run a full load test cycle.

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