T E P O N T R O L ................. 15 T A R T ROTARY WASHING MACHINE MODEL RA-V4 ..........16 ..............16 A S H E R D E S C R I P T I O N ................ 17 A S H I N G C Y C L E 3.2.1...
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SPARE PARTS ..................... 65 ........65 O M M E R C I A L O M PO N E N T S P A R E A R T S 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.4 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
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9.2.8.3 External nozzles ........................ 75 9.2.9 Drying station ......................76 ............... 77 N D I C A T I O N F O R R D E R ATTACHMENTS ....................78 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.5 manual...
OTARY ASHING ACHINE & M ECHANICAL AINTENANCE ANUAL PERFORMANCES The Rotary Washing Machine model RA-V4 is designed to handle glass vials having the following dimensions: Diameter Height Output Container type Format Mark [mm] [mm] [v/h] 15ml 26,75 57,00 1500 The washer has pincers to treat vials.
Describe damages as accurately as possible. By means of the forwarding documents, check the presence of all parts. In the event that anything is missing, report this to Steriline S.r.l. within 5 working days after receipt. 2.1.1 Technical data Also see Control System Manual (Ref. 15499QE3MA01).
Read carefully the instructions and the signs on the equipment shipping box/crate. (NOTE: Do not expose the equipment to significant shocks or vibrations.) CENTER OF FRAGILE BALANCE KEEP DRY OFF BALANCE SLING HERE THIS END UP DO NOT USE HOOK 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.9 manual...
Using a fork lift, raise the machine as little as possible and tilt the forklift beam to support the machine against it. Secure the machine against the forklift beam by means of a safety strap for safe transport. 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.10 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the box panels that are bolted together. After uncrating the equipment, compare the actual contents of the box with the packing list or forwarding documents. 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.11 manual...
Machines, shipped in seaworthy packaging, should be stored in a dry (unheated) place since protection against condense was provided during packaging. When machines must be kept in store unexpectedly for a longer period of time, consult Steriline s.r.l. for specific measures.
Verify that each feet supports the frame of the machine! Important Verify by means of a spirit level that the machine is positioned horizontally! Important 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.13 manual...
2.6.2 Electrical connection The electric connection is made between the electrical cabinet and the electrical box on the side of the machine. For detailed information refer to the Control System Manual 15499QE3MA01. 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.14 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
Before starting the first setting up of the machine, control the following items: • all the utilities are correctly connected and the fluids pressures are correctly set • the filters are correctly installed • run the machine with the washing cycle operating 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.15 manual...
ANUAL ROTARY WASHING MACHINE MODEL RA-V4 The RA-V4 washing machine is designed to perform the chemical, particulate and bacteriological cleaning of glass vials by means of series of injections of water for injection (W.F.I.) and compressed air (C.A.) on the internal and external surfaces of the vials.
Injection of W.F.I. Station 5: Injection of C.A. Station 6: Injection of W.F.I. Station 7: Injection of C.A. / Blowing of C.A. over the vials Station 8: Unloading of vials from the pincers 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.17 manual...
Pressure transmitter for internal water spraying flow control PT55 Pneumatic membrane valve KVA50 (KJA50 actuated) for drying the pipes W.F.I. manual sampling valve KVD50 Pipe fittings are tri-clamp type and designed respecting the 3D rule. 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.18 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
3.4.2 Drying Membrane valves feed compressed sterile air into the RW and WFI pipelines in order to dry them (refer above to valves listed as KVAnn. The valves are automatically actuated (KJAnn). 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.19...
In case of future implementation of different vial sizes, the Format Change Parts listed in chapter 4.1 must be equipped and the Washer Adjustable Parts listed in Important chapter 4.2 must be regulated accordingly. 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.20 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
– Pincers jaws – Unloading station guide – Outfeed guides All size change parts are marked to be identified. For the Mechanical size change refer to the Size Change Table (ref. 15499LVSP19). 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.21 manual...
The infeed guide drives the vials one by one towards the washer loading station and it is univocally marked with the vials format to be identified. The picture below shows where the operator has to unscrew and fasten the handles to replace the infeed guide: 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.22 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
The loading cylinder is univocally marked with the vials format to be identified. The picture below shows where the operator has to unscrew and fasten the handles to remove the loading cylinder contrast: 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.23...
The loading cylinder guide is univocally marked with the vials format to be identified. The picture below shows where the operator has to unscrew and fasten the handles to remove the loading cylinder guide: 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.24 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
4.1.4 Loading position guide The loading position guide is univocally marked with the vials format to be identified. The picture below shows the guide to be raised to remove it from its position: 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.25...
The pincers jaws are identified with the vials format name. The picture below shows where the operator has to unscrew and fasten the handles to remove the pincers jaws: 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.26 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
Both guides have to be changed according to the glassware size to be performed. The picture below shows the guides, raise the guides to remove them from their position: 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.27...
The left and right guides drive the vials through tunnel conveyor belt. The pictures below show where the operator has to unscrew and fasten the handles to replace the outfeed guides: 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.28 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
The needles are identified with the vials format name. The refer for the needles’ position is the grain: The picture below shows where the operator has to unscrew and fasten the handles to remove the needles: 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.29 manual...
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On the washing machine the parts to be adjusted are: – Infeed minimum load photocell – Inlet lifting side guide cylinder – External water spraying nozzles – External air blowing nozzles – Tower/Needles height 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.30 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
At the machine infeed, the minimum load photocell has to be manually adjusted. To adjust the photocell position the operator has to unscrew and fasten the handles indicated in the following picture. 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.31...
The cylinder position has to be adjusted according to the vials size to be performed. The picture below shows where the operator has to unscrew and fasten the handles to adjust the bar position or to remove the bars: 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.32 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
The external spraying water nozzles position has to be changed according to the glassware size to improve the external vials washing. The picture below shows where the operator has to unscrew and fasten the handles to adjust the external spraying water nozzles position: 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.33 manual...
For external blowing air nozzles height refer to the Size Change Table (Document no. 15499LVSP19). The picture below shows where the operator has to unscrew and fasten the handles to adjust the external blowing air nozzles position: 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.34 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
The correct value for the vials performed are stored in the respective recipe (Ref to the Size Change Table 15499LVSP19). The picture below shows where the operator has to work to modify the turret and needles height: 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.35...
Do not store or take any food in the vicinity of the plant Do not smoke LEANING PRIOR TO START Before starting up the machine, it must be thoroughly cleaned to meet pharmaceutical aseptic standards. 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.36 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
The autoclave has an acceptable range from the set point of the sterilization temperature: take care that the sterilization Important temperature plus this range does not exceed the melting temperature indicated above! 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.37 manual...
Avoid using compressed air; that way that no contamination is blown into guides, etc. In the event that compressed air is used, ensure that nobody can be Important injured by splinters of glass lying around (i.e. if there are broken vials). 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.38 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
Before you throw away devices which cannot be repaired, please remove batteries. 5.5.2 Lubricants Lubricants which cannot be used any more should not be thrown into the dustbin or waste water. Please bring these to the special waste disposal points. 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.39 manual...
Use skin protecting media when working and afterwards apply protective cream. Lubricants normally contain contaminating ingredients. Therefore they should not be allowed to get into the ground, water or drain channels. 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.40 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
Remove the below red indicated clamp and then the below green indicated labor cover. Detach the below profibus cable and the C.A. tube. Remove the turret cover and then act on the SMC valves placed inside the turret. 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.41...
If it is not possible. Please avoid that the different oil get mixed. Not additional devices, installed on the machine, are filled by lubricant. Not additional devices require lubrication during the machine life. 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.42 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
Bought assemblies from other suppliers (for example motors, indexer etc.) have to be maintained according to their regulations. You will find the corresponding operating instructions or data sheets in a separate file (Ref. 15499LVMA10). 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.43 manual...
The inspection protocol following hereafter can be used to document inspections carried out by the customer’s maintenance staff. The parts of the machines to be inspected are listed in the following chapters. 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.45...
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OTARY ASHING ACHINE & M ECHANICAL AINTENANCE ANUAL Inspection protocol ACHINE TYPE ACHINE ODEL ERIAL Inspection carried out on ......according to general inspection plan. Remarks Inspected by Company/Dept. Date Signature 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.46 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
When using cleansing agents, it has to make sure that components made of metal, rubber or plastic material are not attacked. Caution: Do not wash down the machine with a water hose ! 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.58 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
Cleaning the filter of the electrical cabinet ventilator Electrical cabinet - remove the covering outside - remove the filter mat and clean it dry or clean it in soap water then dry the mat 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.60 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
Grease the roller chain(s). ------------------------------------- Lubricants Adhesive lubricants, for example - Castrol (Spheerol AP 2) - Mobil (Mobiltac A / Mobiltac B / Mobiltac E) - Shell (Alvania grease R 2) 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.61 manual...
Boxes located in the Electrical Cabinet. Conveyor belt Check the tension of the conveyor belt. If the belt is too loose, increase their tension by means of the tension adjustment system. 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.62 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
Parts by sub-suppliers: The following listing is not by all means complete! Please absolutely read as well the corresponding descriptions of the manufacturers in the Other Suppliers Technical Data included in separated file. 15499LVMA01-1 - RA-V4 1.0 (23.01.2017) mechanical maintenance Pg.63 manual...
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Pay particular attention to: - unusual noises - leakage or falling oil level - over-elevated temperatures - loose securing elements Should problems occur, switch the machine or plant off immediately and rectify the fault. 15499LVMA01-1 - Pg.64 mechanical maintenance 1.0 (23.01.2017) RA-V4 manual...
OMMERCIAL OMPONENTS PARE ARTS The most important commercial components are listed in the components list: Washer Components List: RA-V4 (Ref.: 15499LVSP14) ECHANICAL OMPONENTS PARE ARTS To identify the individual mechanical components refer to picture and table listed in the chapters below.
Serial Number Please refer the cover page Year Please refer the cover page Part No. Please refer to RA-V4 Rotary Washing Machine Components List and Chapter 9.2 Tag. No. Please refer to RA-V4 Rotary Washing Machine Components List and P&ID drawings...
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