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OWNER'S MANUAL Downward Flow Cartridge Dust Collector l Model - SFC l PATENT NO: 6,902,592...
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KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT READ THIS MANUAL FIRST. Your SFC system should provide many years of trouble-free service. This manual will help you understand the operation of your SFC unit. It will also help you understand how to maintain it in order to achieve top performance. For quick future reference, fill in the system and filter information in the spaces below.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Safety PrecautionS ..................iii 1. iMPortant notice ..................1 2. introDuction ....................1 2.1 unit nomenclature ..................1 2.2 Description and operation ................1 2.3 air filtering operation ...................2 2.4 filter cleaning cycle ..................2 3. inStaLLation ....................3 3.1 off Loading and inspection ................3 3.2 installation Planning ..................3 3.3 assembly of Standard equipment ..............3 3.3.1 Hopper assemblies ................3...
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Page 4. oPeration .....................21 4.1 Start-up .......................21 4.2 checklist......................23 4.3 checking the Pulse cleaning System............23 4.3.1 Digital Pulse Monitor Panel (DPM) .............23 4.3.2 Digital Pulse control Panel (DPc) .............24 5. SerVice ......................24 5.1 cartridge filter removal and replacement..........24 5.2 Dust removal .....................24 5.3 Servicing the compressed air components ..........25 5.4 Servicing the Direct Drive Blower and Motor System .........25 5.5 Servicing cartridge Media .................25...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your Sfc dust collector. always read and obey all safety messages. this is the safety alert symbol. this symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. all safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DanGer”...
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE 2. INTRODUCTION this manual contains important safety information thank you for selecting uaS dust collection equipment and precautionary measures. it is impossible to to assist you in your commitment to a clean and safe list all potential hazards associated with every environment.
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector 2.3 AIR FILTERING OPERATION compressed air, directed through the diaphragm valves, toward the cartridge filter. this pulsing action dislodges the contaminated airstream is drawn into the dust the collected particles from the media, where they fall collector where its velocity is reduced by inlet baffle into the hopper and are discharged to a dust storage plates to provide even air distribution across the...
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector options are also possible. Structural calculations for 3. INSTALLATION the foundation or other mounting arrangements must include the weight of the collected material and the weight of all auxiliary equipment installed with the 3.1 OFF LOADING AND INSPECTION dust collector (ducting, abrasive inlet, blower package, afterfilter assembly, etc.).
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector 3.3.1.1 SINGLE MODULE HOPPER NOTE: each hopper assembly is equipped with four 1/2” (13mm) pry locations – two holes on front ASSEMBLY flange and two holes on rear flange. refer to figure 7, Detail c, to aid in aligning the hopper assemble four leg weldments to hopper (refer to figure flange with the module flange.
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector Disconnect lifting slings and spreader bars used for refer to uaS sales order to verify the control installation. configuration purchased with your unit and whether additional items are required to control and operate your system. apply sealant to the next hoppers that will receive a filter module (refer to figure 7).
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector 3.4.3 HEATER WIRING NOTE: Purge the compressed air line to remove any debris prior to making the final connection to in cold or damp environments, the heater serves to the Sfc compressed air manifold(s). apply prevent the electric solenoid valves from freezing pipe fitting sealant on all compressed air supply due to cold temperatures or condensation.
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector 3.6.2 DUCT SILENCER INSTALLATION remove the front access panel(s) located above the QuickSeal filter access doors. Save the hardware. a duct-type (in-line) silencer is designed to bolt the hardware will be used to attach the abrasive inlet. directly to the blower outlet damper flange.
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector 3.6.6 INLET COVER AND BLANK COVER if a drum lid quick release clamp was ordered, use its clamping mechanism to secure the drum lid and PLATE INSTALLATION drum. to install the clamp: Before placing the drum lid into place, open the clamp and slide it around the drum.
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector 3.6.8 EXPLOSION VENT INSTALLATION 3.6.8.3 UNIT SET-UP the normal shipping routine for an assembled Sfc unit 3.6.8.1 INTRODUCTION is with an enclosed box truck. this type of truck will not be able to transport an assembled 4-high unit due your united air Specialists, inc.
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector CAUTION initial dust collector differential pressure reading across filters is ____________” w.g. or ____________ (mmaq) on _____________ (date). the blower assembly provided by uaS includes an outlet damper. if the blower assembly was purchased separately, ensure an outlet damper is 4.3 CHECKING THE PULSE CLEANING included.
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector 4.3.2 DIGITAL PULSE CONTROL (DPC) 2. tap the metal surface of each filter access door to remove collected particles from the inner door gasket. PANEL Pull the QuickSeal door handle away from the dust collector until the handle makes a 90° angle with the DPc Pulse control Panel is set for “Pressure the door cover.
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector 5.4 SERVICING THE DIRECT DRIVE turn off the dust collector (power to fan system and compressed air to cleaning system) and empty the BLOWER AND MOTOR SYSTEM dust storage drum as necessary to prevent dust D A N G E R from accumulating in the hopper(s).
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector FIGURE 18 Swing Door Vent, Parts Detail 5.7 PROTURA NANOFIBER CARTRIDGE ® 2. Verify that the system is depressurized and safe for human exposure before attempting to remove FILTERS the old or burst rupture panel. While loosening the capture frame bolting, take care to avoid the sharp the Sfc product line is designed to accept Protura ®...
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector 5.8.2 SWING DOOR RE-ARMING 6. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSTRUCTION use the troubleshooting guide to correct any CAUTION problems that occur with your dust collection unit. if the problem or condition continues, contact the uaS customer service office. ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE PROPER CLIP TYPE FOR YOUR SIZE VENT.
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revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector ProBLeM PoSSiBLe cauSeS recoMMenDeD SoLutionS Motor/blower won’t start or won’t stay Blower rotation is running in reverse. reverse blower rotation (refer to Section running. 5.1). no voltage to system. check primary voltage to motor circuits for proper voltage on all legs.
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revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector ProBLeM PoSSiBLe cauSeS recoMMenDeD SoLutionS continual, excessive pressure drop compressed air supply problems. check incoming compressed air for proper (over 5” [127 mmaq]) on filter monitoring supply at air manifold reservoir (90-110 panel. PSiG [6.4-7.2 Bar]), pulse flow (1.7 Scf standard cubic feet [48.1 liters] per pulse)) and pulse duration (100 milliseconds).
revised 04/15 cartridge Dust collector SFC DUST COLLECTOR BILL OF MATERIALS item Part no. Description filter (consult uaS) 02-10019-0001 QuickSeal filter access Door assembly 02-10019-0002 High temp QuickSeal filter access Door assembly 02-10019-0003 QuickSeal filter access Door assembly, exp type 42-10002-0001 external filter Door Seal Gasket 42-10002-0003...
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UNITED AIR SPECIALISTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY UAS warrants to the original purchaser that all equipment will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment from UAS (three years for Smokeeter® and VisionAir™ models other than CC and DC series) and that major structural components on SFC and MCB series will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for ten years from the date of shipment from UAS.
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