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Instruction Manual Ins. Sign. Qty. Revision note Date SC 40RT Ins. Sign. Qty. Revision note Date #SC 40RT 06 General Tolerances Material Dimension Note General Tolerances Note Material Dimension Tolerance ISO 2768-m Gen. surface Tolerance ISO 2768-m Gen. surface Designer...
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Read “11. How to Order Spare Parts” on page 28 Scanjet Marine AB Törnedalsgatan 1 P.O. Box 2 SE-275 21 Sjöbo, Sweden Telephone +46 416 513 100 Telefax +46 416 511 656 E-mail spares@scanjet.se This manual is intended to assist in the handling and operation of the Scanjet SC 40RT Tank Cleaning System. Continuous product improvement is the policy of Scanjet Marine AB and we reserve the right to alter the specifications at any time without prior notice. Page 2 of 44 #SC 40RT 06 – 101027...
11. How to Order Spare Parts ................. 28 12. Exploded Drawing View - Drive Unit SC 300 .............29 13. Exploded Drawing View - Gun Unit SC 40RT ............30 14. Exploded Drawing View - Valve and Connection ..........31 15. Spare Parts List - SC 40RT ...................32...
Qty. Revision note 1. Introduction Scanjet model SC 40RT is a tank cleaning machine especially developed for cleaning Drive of cargo and slop tanks onboard chemical/ Unit product carriers. The size, construction and cleaning requirements of these tanks are design criteria, which have been evaluated prior to installation in your application.
The equipment may only be used for tank cleaning operations as described in this manual. • The equipment has not been assessed as a safety related device as referred to in directive 94/9EC Annex II, clause 1.5 Always follow these instructions before taking the SC 40RT into service! #SC 40RT 06 – 101027 Page 5 of 44...
Cleaning of tanks is a process depending on a number of factors; the soilage of the tank, distance to tank walls, cleaning procedure and cleaning agent. All these factors are deciding for the number of cycles that needs to be run. Fig 1. After one cycle Fig 2. Full pattern Page 6 of 44 #SC 40RT 06 – 101027...
Supply pressure MPa (Bar) 0,6 (6) 0,8 (8) 1,0 (10) 1,2 (12) Flow Flow Flow Flow Nozzle size length length length length [m³/h] [m³/h] [m³/h] [m³/h] 2 x Ø6mm 2 x Ø7mm 13,5 2 x Ø8mm 11,5 15,5 2 x Ø10mm 2 x Ø12mm 2 x Ø14mm 45,5 2 x Ø16mm Page 10 of 44 #SC 40RT 06 – 101027...
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2 x Ø6 mm The inlet pressure has been measured at the machine inlet. In order to achieve the performance indicated in the curves, pressure drop in supply lines must be taken into consideration. #SC 40RT 06 – 101027 Page 11 of 44...
All supply lines should be flushed to remove dirt and particles before connecting the machine to the system. Scanjet will not take any responsibility for rough dirt and particles in the supply line, causing malfunction to the machine.
Start the tank cleaning machine at low pressure and make sure it is rotating. SWEDEN Let the machine slowly rotate one revolution, check the top nut through the cofferdam. • Raise the pressure to working pressure. #SC 40RT 06 – 101027 Page 13 of 44...
Sign. cleaning machine. Scanjet recommends a change of seals to Kalrez® which is a perfluorelastomer and chemically stable with these acids. This guide is valid for the following Scanjet machines: SC 30T, SC 30TH, SC 30TL, SC 40RT Working procedure: Before operation: •...
A = 2,0 A first pattern is created after one cycle! Cleaning time D = 11,75 ~ 5,9 minutes NOTE! After an additional 4 x 5,9 = 23,5 minutes a full cleaning pattern will be created. #SC 40RT 06 – 101027 Page 17 of 44...
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Table at page 8 shows that at 12 bar and 2 x Ø10 mm nozzle will give a flow of 27 m³/h per machine. Total flow will then be calculated by adding the flow of both machines, giving a total flow in the tank of 54 m³/h. Needed time T = 6x60 ~ 6,7 min Page 18 of 44 #SC 40RT 06 – 101027...
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Cleaning Time Cleaning time for different number of cycles depending on the rotation speed of the tank cleaning machine 4 Cycles 3 Cycles 2 Cycles 1 Cycle r/min #SC 40RT 06 – 101027 Page 19 of 44...
7. Recheck the speed of the machine step 1-2 and if OK check for leakages at the adjusting screw. If leakages occur change O-ring (C, pos. 137). 8. Replace the protective cap (A). Page 20 of 44 #SC 40RT 06 – 101027...
8. Maintenance 8.1. Preventive Maintenance In order to keep your Scanjet tank cleaning machine servicing you as an efficient tool in your tank cleaning operations, it is essential to care for maintenance. Following a simple maintenance program will keep your tank cleaning machine in good condition and the machine will maintain its high performance.
8.2. Service Kit Tank cleaning machines are installed and operated in extremely harsh conditions. In order to ensure continued safe operation of the Scanjet tank cleaning machines it is advised to follow given service instructions. Scanjet has identified components which should been checked at regular intervals and replaced if necessary, because of wear or damage.
Date • Check the gearbox so it is properly greased; if necessary, refill - Thoroughly grease gears - Suitable grease is “BP Energrease MP-MG 2” (Scanjet part no: 250059) or equal to this General Tolerances Material Dimension Note specification. If another type of grease is Tolerance ISO 2768-m Gen.
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Upper shaft drive unit and open cover to (pos. 103) magnetic transmission. Check the upper shaft (pos. 103) and turbine shaft (pos. 108) for wear. Change if necessary. Turbine/lower shaft (pos. 108) Page 24 of 44 #SC 40RT 06 – 101027...
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(pos. 179) both for wear and the welds for damages. If needed, replace or send to workshop for refurbishment. • Always replace distances (pos. 176) when the lifting rod is removed from the main pipe. #SC 40RT 06 – 101027 Page 25 of 44...
1. Check that pressure and flow of supply line is correct 2. Try changing the rotation speed by adjusting the adjusting sleeve, see “7.7. Speed Adjustment” on page 20. Note that the tank cleaning machine might rotate slower in cold climate. #SC 40RT 06 – 101027 Page 27 of 44...
11. How to Order Spare Parts To order spare parts please contact our “Spare Parts Department” at spares@scanjet.se or see contact information on page 2. Scanjet has prepared service kit due to regular maintenance, see “8.2. Service Kit” on page 22 for further information. Ins.
18. Spare Part Kit Spare part kit SC 40RT This spare part kit can also be ordered as Scanjet part no. S 40RT Pos. Part No. Qty. Description Material 104441 Bolt 106104 Washer 120262 O-ring Viton 104713 Bolt 109/129 106576 Splitpin 104758 Bolt 30270 Cofferdam Plug Plastic...
For normal maintenance and operation the following tools are included in Scanjet tool kit: Qty. Revision note Ins. Sign. This tool kit can also be ordered as Scanjet part no. T 40RT Date Pos. Part No. Qty. Description 12020 Tool box...
20. Service Card Model Number of Machine: _____________ Serial No.: _______________ Nozzle Diameter: _______________ mm Number of Nozzles: ________ No. of Date working Maintenance Actions/Exchanged Parts Sign hours Machine put into operation #SC 40RT 06 – 101027 Page 43 of 44...
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Using the most modern and efficient tank cleaning technology ensures that our clients will receive a Scanjet tank cleaning machine with maximum performance and quality to last for many years. Our business mission is to continuously co-operate...
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