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Original Operating Instructions Fig.: Handte Vortex Dual separator Handte Vortex Dual For inflammable, dry metal types of dust Date: 04.13.2015 Version: V 1.1 Language: English ...
Chapter 1 Safety 1.1. For your safety As the manufacturer of the device, we wish to make you ‐ the operator ‐ aware of the possible risks and required safety measures in a comprehen‐ sive documentation section on safety. Please note: In addition to the information provided here, you must observe all generally valid safety and accident prevention regulations. 1.2. Definition of terms Danger area …is the area within and around the device where the safety and/or health ...
• The operator and/or user must observe the installation requirements prescribed by the manufacturer and must comply with requirements for maintenance work. • The device must be installed and operated in accordance with all valid national legislation in the country of use. The user is responsible for en‐ suring that such legislation is observed. 1.6. Improper use The device must not be used to extract and separate potentially explosive Camfil APC assumes no gases, vapors, and/or hybrid mixes. liability for improper use! The device must never be used without water. In addition, the following constitute improper user: • Any unauthorized change or conversion of the device by the operator or user • Any use that could impair safety ...
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Signal words Warnings are introduced by one of the following signal words: • Hazard • Warning • Caution The signal words have the following meanings: This indicates an immediate threat. HAZARD If the hazard is not avoided, severe (crippling) injury or even death may occur. This indicates a dangerous situation. WARNING If the dangerous situation is not averted, severe injury or even death may occur. ...
Briefing of personnel This device may only be used, maintained, and serviced by trained person‐ nel. Any work on electrical equipment may only be carried out by professionals with specific training. The following measures must also be observed before anyone starts work‐ ing on or with the device: • The personnel must be briefed on the dangers of using the device. • The operator must ‐ where applicable ‐ ensure that protective clothing, safety boots, and gloves are worn by all personnel. • The responsibilities for operating, maintaining, and servicing the device must be clearly defined so that there is no safety‐critical uncertainty re‐ garding areas of competence. • Read the technical documentation for the system. The operator is ad‐ vised to ask each member of staff to confirm in writing that he or she has read and understood the technical documentation. Proper handling of the device Ensure that the device is in ...
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Spare parts and operating resources Original parts and accessories Spare parts for original parts and accessories that are not delivered by the manufacturer of the device are not checked or approved by the manufac‐ turer. In certain circumstances, the installation and/or use of such products can change the design properties of the device and endanger safety. Please note: The manufacturer is not liable in any way for damage resulting from the use of non‐original spare parts and accessories or the incorrect installation or replacement of original parts and accessories. Operating resources and When using the prescribed operating resources and additives, you must additives observe the usage instructions. If safety data sheets of the manufacturer for operating resources and additives are prescribed, the information stat‐...
Chapter 2 Description Dispersed particles in the gas flow are brought into contact with a scrubbing liquid to bind them. To enable this, a phase boundary interface that is as large as possible must be generated between the gas (air) and liquid. The gas flow is deflected. Due to inertia, the particles move towards the surface of the liquid and are bound or accumulate there. In the scrubber, the dust‐carrying liquid particles and air are separated by means of centrifugal force. ...
Chapter 3 Transportation Check for Immediately check the delivery for completeness and any transport dam‐ transport damage age. Visible damage must be reported immediately. Concealed damage must be reported within 1 week. Transportation The device is delivered in a vertical or horizontal position on a pallet. The device can be transported using a forklift (the transportation pallet remains under the device) or by means of ropes attached to the eye bolts or crane eyes. CAUTION Damage to protruding device parts ...
Chapter 4 Installation 4.1. Place of installation Ambient temperature The ambient temperature must be between +41°F and +104°F in order to operate the device. When the system is switched off, the ambient tempera‐ ture at the place of installation must not be below +41°F. Substructure The customer must provide a substructure with a sufficiently high load‐ bearing capacity. For the operating weight of the device and the dynamic bonus load, see the dimensional drawing. Structural analysis The load‐bearing capacity of the substructure must be subjected to a struc‐ tural analysis before the device is installed. Lifting the device When lifting the device out of the transportation packaging, it may only be suspended using the upper eye bolts or crane eyes. Aligning the device The device must be installed in a vertical position that enables it to work in ...
4.3. Electrical connection Installation Electrical installation work may only be carried out by a skilled electrician Electrical protection The wire cross‐sections and switching/monitoring devices must be de‐ signed with due consideration of the startup type and maximum current. The customer must ensure that an appropriate motor protection relay is in‐ stalled. In the case of the direct activation of the fan, the motor develops a high starting torque at a high starting current; this can be up to 5 to 8 times the nominal ...
4.4. Suction line Dimensioning The suction line should be dimensioned so that a flow speed of around 65 ft/s is ensured in all horizontal pipe sections. The maximum pipe diameter may not be larger than the air inlet port of the device. Material We recommend that you use ductwork made from galvanized sheet metal in order to prevent the formation of rust film. In the case of longitudinally slip‐jointed pipes, the longitudinal seam should point upwards during as‐ sembly. Fittings Pipe bends must have an internal radius that is at least equal to the pipe diameter. ...
4.5. Exhaust line In the case of all types of dust that can be harmful to human health due to their particularly high content of fine dust or that are loaded with odorous substances or solvents, the clean air must be discharged outside. In certain cases, a secondary filter may be required. Material We recommend that you use exhaust ductwork made from galvanized sheet metal in order to prevent the formation of rust film. Connection to device The connection of the device must be flexible. A rigid connection is not al‐ lowed. Cleaning openings In horizontal sections, a cleaning opening should be installed every 9.8 to 16.4 feet. They are also required in the vicinity of T‐pieces. ...
4.6. Recirculation of clean air into room If the clean air is to be fed back into the working area, the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances and its technical rules must be observed. We recommend that you feed the clean air back into the work room via a return air duct with integrated shutters to ensure draft‐free air distribution. The exhaust air and return air flows can be distributed by means of a switch in the exhaust line. 4.7. Humidification of air Formation of condensate The exhaust air will probably require humidification depending on the tem‐ perature and relative humidity of the exhaust air. You should assume hu‐ midification of the exhaust air of around 90% in the device. ...
Our motors are in Class S1 and are designed for continuous operation. Too many start‐up cycles can cause the motor winding to overheat. Therefore we recommend that the fans not be cycled on/off more than two times per hour Commissioning Commissioning is carried out in AUTOMATIC MODE. • Start the device/system. • Check the function of the level regulator. • Check the device/system to ensure leak‐tightness. • Check the device/system for water escaping from the air outlet. Briefing of personnel If the commissioning procedure is carried out by Camfil APC, a short per‐ sonnel briefing session takes place immediately afterwards. ...
Chapter 6 Fan 6.1. Commissioning Commissioning may only be carried out by trained professionals. The trained professional in question must assure him‐ or herself that the fan is in perfect working order. The commissioning regulations for electrical ma‐ chines must be observed. • Check the safety devices. • Turn on the main switch. • Switch on the fan. The fan may only be switched on once the relevant ductwork has been connected. ...
Operation General Only use the device/system in AUTOMATIC MODE! We recommend that the device, ductwork system, and water supply sys‐ tem be subjected to a regular visual inspection during operations. Water level When the device/system is in use, water evaporates constantly. The water level must therefore be checked regularly. The automatic refilling of water should then take place. If the level regulator was delivered by Camfil APC, please observe the pro‐ vided operating manual. Water supply When the device/system is in use, the water supply should be checked reg‐ ularly. CAUTION Malfunction due to closed water supply ...
Chapter 8 Decommissioning General If the device/system needs to be removed from service, appropriate measures must be implemented depending on the length of the planned standstill period. If the device/system is installed in an unheated room or outside, you must observe the stipulations in Chapter 3.8 ‐ "Winter operation". Decommissioning In the case of the decommissioning of the device for the weekend, the fol‐ over the weekend lowing measures must be implemented: • Switch‐off the working machinery. • ...
Chapter 9 Malfunctions Before starting troubleshooting: Turn off the main switch. Secure the main switch so that it cannot be switched back on. CAUTION Rotating fan impeller Risk of severe injury to limbs through contact with the part. Wait until the fan has stopped (approximately 5 minutes). Malfunction Possible cause Troubleshooting 01 Extraction power Suction line clogged Remove the blockage. too low Suction line not leak‐tight Seal the leak. Pipe sections excessively throttled Check the valve position. Inspection hatch open Close the inspection hatch. Exhaust line clogged Remove the blockage. ...
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Malfunction Possible cause Troubleshooting 04 Loud fan Buildup of deposits on impeller Clean the impeller. Impeller worn Replace the impeller. Impeller deformed by thermal influ‐ Replace the impeller. ences Defective motor roller bearings due to Replace the roller bearings and re‐ relatively long‐term impeller imbal‐ balance the impeller. ance 05 Power consumption of Ductwork resistance too low Check the valve positions, throttle motor too high or ther‐ the air quantity, and check the suc‐ mal overload on motor tion line and device for leaks and/or open inspection hatches. Water level too high Check the level regulator. Lower the water level. Defective compensator Replace the compensator. Fan running in wrong direction Reverse the motor. Relatively high impeller speed Check the frequency and replace the (60 Hz grid) impeller if necessary. ...
Chapter 10 Maintenance General Before starting troubleshooting: Turn off the main switch. Secure the main switch so that it cannot be switched back on. Rotating fan impeller CAUTION Risk of severe injury to limbs through contact with the part. Wait until the fan has stopped (approximately 5 minutes). Maintenance intervals Depending on the usage case of the scrubber, factors such as the water quality, dust type and quantity, temperatures, additives used in processing procedures, and number of shifts influence the intervals between the maintenance cycles. ...
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Maintenance schedule Intervals: D = daily, W = weekly, M = monthly, 3M = every 3 months, 6M = every 6 months, Y = yearly Item Maintenance point Interval Type of check/maintenance task Comments Before starting cleaning work, drain Wet scrubber or pump out the content of the wa‐ 1 ter trap. CLEANING: 1.1 Air inlet area W Access via the lower maintenance 1. Remove deposits of dirt in the door vicinity of the air inlet using a high‐pressure cleaner. 1.2 Suction pipe/funnel W CLEANING: Access via the lower maintenance 2. Remove deposits of dirt on the door inside and outside of the suc‐...
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Intervals: D = daily, W = weekly, M = monthly, 3M = every 3 months, 6M = every 6 months, Y = yearly Item Maintenance point Interval Type of check/maintenance task Comments Water tank 3 Drain or pump out the contents of the water tank. CLEANING: IF NECESSARY: 3.1 Sealing band W 7. Clean the sealing faces and 8. Replace the rubber band if it is then degrease them using acid‐ defective. free grease. 9. If necessary, adjust the clamp fastener. CLEANING: IF NECESSARY: 3.2 Water tank D/W 10.
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Intervals: D = daily, W = weekly, M = monthly, 3M = every 3 months, 6M = every 6 months, Y = yearly Item Maintenance point Interval Type of check/maintenance task Comments 5 Differential pressure measurement equipment (optional) VISUAL INSPECTION: IF NECESSARY: 5.1 Measuring lines 3M 11. Service them; rectify faults. 9. Check the hoses on the meas‐ 12. Clean! urement instrument and scrub‐ ber to make sure that they are firmly attached. 10. Check the hoses for any depos‐ its of dust. MAINTENANCE WORK: CAUTION 6M Do not blow into the measurement 13. Remove both hoses from the instrument itself! ...
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Intervals: D = daily, W = weekly, M = monthly, 3M = every 3 months, 6M = every 6 months, Y = yearly Item Maintenance point Interval Type of check/maintenance task Comments VISUAL INSPECTION: IF NECESSARY: 6.8 Sound absorber 6M 16. Check for deposits of dirt. 17. Remove any really dirty splitters and brush them off while dry. Work room 7 CLEANING: 7.1 Workbench D 18. Remove any deposits of dust. CLEANING: CAUTION 7.2 Extraction hoods M Integrated intake grates can gradu‐...
Chapter 11 Disposal • Drain and thoroughly clean the system. • Dispose of the system in an environmentally friendly way. • Send components for recycling or dispose of them in the proper manner. Housing (cleaned) Steel recycling Ductwork/duct parts Steel recycling Fittings Steel recycling Seals Waste management company Motor Specialist company Electrical components Electronic scrap/specialist company Scrubbing liquid Waste management company ...
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