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Alfa Laval IM 15 Instruction Manual

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Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15
Covering:
Standard Machines
Machines Delivered with ATEX Certification in Accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU
TE91I150-EN8
ESE02184-EN8
Original manual
2016-05

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15 Covering: Standard Machines Machines Delivered with ATEX Certification in Accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU TE91I150-EN8 ESE02184-EN8 2016-05 Original manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9.2. Available add-ons ................. 10. Parts Lists and Drawings, Service Kits and Tools ..........10.1. Parts drawing and list of parts - IM 15 with 2 nozzles ........10.2. Parts drawing and list of parts - IM 15 with 4 nozzles ........
  • Page 4 Table of contents The information herein is correct at the time of issue but may be subject to change without prior notice 12. Miscellaneous ..................12.1. ATEX - Special conditions for safe use ............

  • Page 5: Ec/Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Company Name Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark Address +45 79 32 22 00 Phone No. hereby declare that Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer Designation IM-15 Type From serial number 2016-0001 to 2030-99999 is in conformity with the following directive with amendments:...

  • Page 6: Safety

    2 Safety Unsafe practices and other important information are emphasized in this manual. Warnings are emphasized by means of special signs. Always read the manual before using the tank cleaning machine! 2.1 Important information WARNING Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid serious personal injury. CAUTION Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid damage to the tank cleaning machine NOTE...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    This manual has been prepared as a guide for the persons who will be operating and maintaining your Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15. The key to long life for your mixer will always be a system of carefully planned maintenance procedures; you will appreciate that a mixer which has a rough job to do will need more frequent attention than one working in ideal conditions.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Alfa Laval Kolding A/S. All rights reserved. Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15 product has patents in the EPO member states and in other countries. The Alfa Laval logotype is a trademark or a registered trademark of Alfa Laval Corporate AB. Other products or company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 9: Installation

    4.1 General Description The Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15 is a media driven and media lubricated tank/reactor mixer. All materials are selected for contact with food, and the machine is self-cleaning i.e. all internal and external surfaces are cleaned.

  • Page 10: Functioning

    4.2 Functioning The Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15 is placed inside the tank/reactor under the liquid surface of the liquid volume to be mixed. The mixer is combined with an external recirculation loop. The fluid of the tank/reactor is recirculated through this loop and reintroduced in the tank/reactor through the Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15.
  • Page 11 This feature eliminates "dead volumes" in the tank, and makes the Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15 a very efficient automatic tank cleaning machine, when the tank is empty.

  • Page 12: General Safety And Installation Instructions

    4.3 General Safety and Installation Instructions The Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15 should be installed in vertical position (upright or upside down). It is recommended to install a filter in the supply line in order to avoid large particles to clog inside the machine. Before connecting the mixer into the system, all supply lines and valves should be flushed to remove foreign matter.
  • Page 13 4 Installation ESE02184 With 2 Nozzles: 1. Clamp machine firmly in a vice: Place machine on top of vice with Hub w. nozzles down wards as illustrated on the figure. Clamp on the Hub. To protect machine use rubber jaws on the vice. 2.

  • Page 14: Special Conditions For Safe Use In Accordance With Atex Certification

    4 Installation ESE02184 4.4 Special Conditions for Safe Use in accordance with ATEX Certification Directive 2014/34/EU ATEX Warning: The unit may be operated, in a hazardous area, only when filled with the process fluid. ATEX Warning: The maximum permitted process fluid temperature is 95°C, with an ambient temperature range of 0°C to 140°C.

  • Page 15: Operation

    After-use cleaning After use flush the mixer with fresh water. Fluids should never be allowed to dry or set-up in the Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15 system due to possible "salting out" or "scaling" of the ingredient.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    6.1 Preventive Maintenance In order to keep your Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15 servicing you as an efficient tool in your mixing operations, it is essential to maintain its high performance by following a simple preventive maintenance programme, which will always keep your mixer in good condition.

  • Page 17: Service And Repair Of Atex Certified Machines

    ESE02184 6.2 Service and Repair of ATEX Certified Machines All service and repair of ATEX certified machines can be performed by Alfa Laval Tank Equipment, Kolding, Denmark or by an Alfa Laval service center approved by Alfa Laval Tank Equipment.

  • Page 18: Top Assembly

    6 Maintenance ESE02184 6.3 Top Assembly Disassembly 1. Remove 3/16" screws (17). Loosen and unscrew with a socket wrench (tool no. 462A). 2. Lift off top cone (1). 3. Remove guide/guide ring (2). The guide has a groove in the outer diameter. The guide is easily lifted out of the stem by means of two ordinary screwdrivers inserted into the groove.
  • Page 19 6 Maintenance ESE02184 43010028...

  • Page 20: Bottom Assembly

    6 Maintenance ESE02184 6.4 Bottom Assembly Disassembly 1. Turn machine upside down. 2. Remove 3/16" screws (31) from bottom cover (30). 3. Remove bottom cover (30) and gasket (32). 4. Remove 3/16" screws (15) in bearing cover (14). Carefully push out turbine shaft (6) from opposite end. Do not try to hammer out turbine shaft, since this can damage slide bearing.
  • Page 21 6 Maintenance ESE02184 Bottom Assembly TD523572...

  • Page 22: Hub Subassembly

    6 Maintenance ESE02184 6.5 Hub Subassembly Disassembly 1. Remove nozzles (20). Nozzles are untightened with a wrench on the faces of the nozzles. 2. Remove 3/16" screws (31), hub cover (19), and gasket (25). 3. Draw out hub (21) together with ball retainer with balls (24) and bevel gear (18). 4.
  • Page 23 6 Maintenance ESE02184 Hub Subassembly TD523573...

  • Page 24: Stem Subassembly

    6 Maintenance ESE02184 6.6 Stem Subassembly Disassembly 1. Place machine in upside-down position. 2. Remove 3/16" screws (15) in gear wheel (7). To prevent rotation of stem (3) mount two 3/16" screws in two holes opposite one another in BIG end of stem. Place stem in a vice held by the heads of the two screws. 3.
  • Page 25 6 Maintenance ESE02184 Stem Subassembly TD523574...

  • Page 26: Gear Subassembly

    6 Maintenance ESE02184 6.7 Gear Subassembly Disassembly 1. To make a backstop, remount turbine shaft (6) with slide bearing (28) into gear frame (29). Mount bearing cover (14) with 3/16" screws (15). 2. Hold turbine shaft (6) against 1 stage worm wheel (33) with one hand and loosen 3/16" screws (15) in pinion (9) and horizontal shaft (27) with the other hand.
  • Page 27 6 Maintenance ESE02184 Gear Subassembly...

  • Page 28: Replacement Of Collar Bushes

    6 Maintenance ESE02184 6.8 Replacement of Collar Bushes 1. Place gear frame (29) upside down with a firm support under the flange. Use for instance jaws of a vice. Do not clamp on machined surfaces. With pusher (tool no. TE81B033, see page 44) knock out collar bush. 2.
  • Page 29 6 Maintenance ESE02184 Replacement of Collar Bushes TD523310 Support TD523311 Support TD523312 Removal of old Collar bushes...

  • Page 30: Replacement Of Ball Races

    6 Maintenance ESE02184 6.9 Replacement of Ball Races In body 1. A. With big end downwards knock several times body with bearings (26) hard against firm wooden support until ball race (26.3) drops out. 2. B. If it is not possible to knock out ball race in this way, it is necessary first to screw out main collar lower (26.2). Carefully push off old ball race without damaging main collar lower.
  • Page 31 6 Maintenance ESE02184 Replacement of Ball races Support Support TD523576...

  • Page 32: Replacement Of Main Collars

    6 Maintenance ESE02184 6.10 Replacement of Main Collars Although normally exposed to very limited wear, it is possible to replace main collars (26.1 and 26.2) and hub liner (26.4) in body. The procedure to do this is described below. Main collar upper 1.
  • Page 33 6 Maintenance ESE02184 Replacement of Main Collars TD523577...
  • Page 34 6 Maintenance ESE02184 - Blank page -...

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting Guide

    7 Trouble Shooting Guide ESE02184 Symtom: Slow or no rotation of machine Fault finding Possible Causes No or insufficient liquid flow a). Check if supply valve is fully open. b). Check if inlet pressure to mixer is correct. c). Check supply line/filter for restrictions/clogging. d).

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    8 Technical Data ESE02184 8.1 Rotary Jet Mixer Iso-Mix IM 15 with 2 nozzles Weight of machine: 6.1 kg (13.4 lbs) Working pressure: 2-12 bar (30-175 psi) Recommended pressure during mixing: 2-6 bar (30-87 psi) Recommended pressure during CIP: 5-6.5 bar (73-94) Working temperature max.:...

  • Page 37: Rotary Jet Mixer Iso-Mix Im 15 With 4 Nozzles

    8 Technical Data ESE02184 8.2 Rotary Jet Mixer Iso-Mix IM 15 with 4 nozzles Weight of machine: 6.1 kg (13.4 lbs) Working pressure: 2-12 bar (30-175 psi) Recommended pressure during mixing: 2-6 bar (30-87 psi) Recommended pressure during CIP: 5-6.5 bar (73-94) Working temperature max.:...
  • Page 38 Reach of jet Relationship between inlet pressure and flow rate for liquids Reach of jet for the IM 15 during cleaning, and indicative with waterlike properties for the IM 15 Rotary Jet Mixer. reach of jet for mixing of liquids with water-like properties.

  • Page 39: Product Programme

    9 Product Programme ESE02184 9.1 Standard Configuration for Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer IM 15 Standard With e-gear Connection Turbine/Inlet Guide Nozzles (mm), 1 ½ thread conn. Item no. Item no. 4 x ø6 TE31B061 TE31E061 4 x ø7 TE31B071...

  • Page 40: Parts Lists And Drawings, Service Kits And Tools

    10 Parts Lists and Drawings, Service Kits and Tools ESE02184 10.1 Parts drawing and list of parts - IM 15 with 2 nozzles T4301-0032...
  • Page 41 Washer *Note: Pos. 26 is not sold as single spare part component. Only sold as part of a machine maintenance/repair order. For further information please contact Alfa Laval Customer Support. ¬ Configuration according to delivery note/order. Parts marked with ◆ are included in the Standard Service Kit TE31B299...

  • Page 42: Parts Drawing And List Of Parts - Im 15 With 4 Nozzles

    10 Parts Lists and Drawings, Service Kits and Tools ESE02184 10.2 Parts drawing and list of parts - IM 15 with 4 nozzles TD523580...
  • Page 43 Washer *Note: Pos. 26 is not sold as single spare part component. Only sold as part of a machine maintenance/repair order. For further information please contact Alfa Laval Customer Support. ¬ Configuration according to delivery note/order. Parts marked with ◆ are included in the Standard Service Kit TE31B299...

  • Page 44: Service Intervals

    The service intervals are recommended on the basis of pure liquids. When liquids contain particles and other kind of abrasives, we recommend shorter service intervals depending on the actual running conditions. 10.4 Tools Standard Tool Kit for IM 15 Rotary Jet Mixer, Article no. TE81B055 Parts list Pos.

  • Page 45: General Information

    11 General Information 11.1 Service & Repair Upon every return of a product, no matter if for modifications or repair, it is necessary to contact your local Alfa Laval office to guarantee a quick execution of your request. You will receive instructions regarding the return procedure from your local Alfa Laval office. Be sure to follow the instructions closely.

  • Page 46: Miscellaneous

    12 Miscellaneous 12.1 ATEX - Special conditions for safe use...
  • Page 48 © Alfa Laval Corporate AB This document and its contents is owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB and protected by laws governing intellectual property and thereto related rights. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to comply with all applicable intellectual property laws. Without limiting any rights related to this document, no part of this document may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), or for any purpose, without the expressed permission of Alfa Laval Corporate AB.

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