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Almeco ACI EP10A Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for Almeco ACI EP10A

  • Page 1 DRYING SYSTEMS www.almeco.eu EP10A compact blower EP10A Compact blower Installation-, operation & maintenance Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation/ operation instruction a. General safety procedures b. Mounting c. Location d. Blower connections e. Electrical connections f. Shaft rotation Maintenance instructions Troubleshooting Warranty & service exchange ALMECO nv Air and water technologies Royennestraat 51, B-7700 Moeskroen info@almeco.be - www.almeco.eu...

  • Page 3: Key Points For Maintaining The Ep10A Compact Blower

    Keep filter clean – Almeco recommend cleaning every month depending on the working environment. The maximum filter element life is 6 months. • Only filters and belts supplied by Almeco or its distributors should be fitted to the EP10A/EP10AH Blower. • Belt tension should be checked regularly (Once per 500 working hours).

  • Page 4: General Ep10A Compact Blower Information

    (EP10AH) where air temperatures of up to 365 ºF (185 ºC) can be processed. Almeco clearly labels each EP10A/EP10AH blower unit on the back of the blower head, as well as the motor cowl label (See below). The serial number is located on this label.

  • Page 5: Key Features And Dimensions

    Complete EP10A Head Assembly [Ref: B3.003.037] Filter Assembly [Ref: ACKB-233/PRE & ACKB-234] If the head is returned The pre-filter should be to Almeco for refurbishment, it cleaned regularly and the must be complete, otherwise main element replaced the warranty will be void...

  • Page 6: Illustration - Further Ep10A Key Features

    Metric or NEMA Krikit Tension Gauge Filter Assembly EP10A Blower Discharge Belt Tensioning Stud Belt Guard d. EP10A Head Options: Ref: B3.003.037 Ref: ACEP-250H Thermal cut Hot air ALMECO nv Air and water technologies Royennestraat 51, B-7700 Moeskroen info@almeco.be - www.almeco.eu...

  • Page 7: Installation/ Operation Instruction

    Almeco. The blower should not be operated until it has been fully connected to the complete system it will be operating.

  • Page 8: Electrical Connections

    Almeco. If a star/ delta starter has not been supplied with the unit, it is not Almeco’s responsibility to control the starting of the unit.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Instructions

    5. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS a. Filters Almeco’s EP10A/EP10AH blower units are designed to be a minimum maintenance device. However, the execution of a few basic maintenance functions will extend the life of the mechanical components and ensure continued efficiency and longevity.
  • Page 10 It is recommended that more than one tension reading be taken to assure repeatable measurements. • Increase or decrease the belt tension until you are within the desired tension range. Almeco belt tension = see label on unit – typically 50Kg or 110lbs.
  • Page 11 After fitting a new belt, the tension should be re-checked after the unit has been run between 10-20 minutes. This is due to initial stretch of a new belt. • Only drive belts supplied by Almeco should be used. Blower heads The EP10A’s head assembly comprises: a.
  • Page 12 • If an Almeco Soft Start or Star/Delta Starter is used, upon a trip from either the motor thermistor or the thermal cut- out probes the blower will stop. Only upon turning the starter off and then on again (once the thermal cut-out has cooled) can running of the blower then resume.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Replace transmission parts Incorrect speed from control system Check inverter/ soft start/ star delta settings Unapproved drive belts being fitted Replace existing drive belt with Almeco approved belt Closed or damaged valve Check valve and replace if damaged High flow/ pressure...
  • Page 14 Hostile environment (belts contaminated) Replace belt, clean pulleys and protect blower from hostile environment Incorrect belt fitted Replace existing belt with Almeco approved belt Incorrect belt installation method (Rolling Read manual (Section 5b) for correct installation and do belts onto pulleys)

  • Page 15: Warranty & Service Exchange

    The Almeco warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of items shipped by Almeco. At no time will Almeco be liable for any of the costs to the buyer for labour, transportation or down-time resulting from defective equipment furnished by ACI, Almeco or our suppliers.

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