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CENTRAL-VAC AIR-PURGE
INSTALLATION MANUAL
R-1: March 17, 2018

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Summary of Contents for Walinga CENTRAL-VAC AIR-PURGE

  • Page 1 CENTRAL-VAC AIR-PURGE INSTALLATION MANUAL R-1: March 17, 2018...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing WALINGA PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEMS. For your convenience, should you require any information related to Parts, Service or Technical Engineering, please contact one of the following Walinga Personnel in Guelph at 1-888 925-4642 unless noted* TECHNICAL - ENGINEERING: Duane Swaving *226-979-8227 duane.swaving@walinga.com...
  • Page 3 Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! • Walinga would like to remind the owner of this piece of equipment, that in order to be in • accordance with NFPA 652-Chapter 7, a Dust Hazards Analysis (DHA) must be completed.
  • Page 4 Components of a Central Vac Air Purge System R-1: March 17, 2018...
  • Page 5  1. Cyclone Assembly o The cyclone assembly uses cyclonic action in order to separate the bulk product from the air-stream. o It is found bolted to the shipping rack separate from other parts. o The cyclone assembly bolts to the airlock package. ...
  • Page 6  4. Airlock / Rotary Valve o The airlock package comes equipped with a Walinga 1210 drop-thru airlock. It is built as a single assembly. o The airlock will be placed under the cyclone assembly and above the customer’s discharge option.
  • Page 7 Typical Machine Setup R-1: March 17, 2018...
  • Page 8: Piping Components

    Piping Components  Aluminum tubes o 3” aluminum tubing is the typical size of the main line of the Central Vac system. o 3” aluminum tubing is used for the main and drop lines, going down towards the camlock inlets. o In some applications the unit will be equipped with a 3”...
  • Page 9  Compression Coupling o These are used to join all the piping together. They consist of a three-bolt compression clamp, black gasket, and a grounding strip.  In order to fully function, the clamp must be fully tightened for maximum clamping force. o Ground strip is put into place in order to prevent static electricity build up.
  • Page 10  Tube Hangers o Tube hangers are an effective way to hang the piping system from the beams running along the roof. o Consists of a Top Beam Clamp, a rod, and a hanger properly sized to the piping.  Rubber Flex Line/ Pickup Hose o Rubber flex line is used on the suction end of the central vac system, and is used by the...
  • Page 11  Camlock Coupling o The camlock couplings are used to connect the piping to pick-up hoses. o They are designed for quick and easy connect and release. o A rubber seal is installed in the opening of the coupling to ensure proper connection and to prevent connection leaks.
  • Page 12  A typical system will include piping layout/ system design drawings provided by either approved project engineering staff or qualified Walinga personnel.  All piping installed must be properly supported. o When installing the support points, ensure that there is enough strength to allow for a full pipe line, should the system become plugged.
  • Page 13  All compression couplers must be fully tightened, to ensure a proper seal. o The grounding strip in the compression couplings must be properly installed, making contact to both pipes. This to ensures total protection from static electricity build up as the grounding strip is connected to both pipes. ...
  • Page 14 (c) Obstructions 3. Starting at the Central Vac's main components install and anchor the hanger manifold. (a) If not using Walinga Supplied hanger, ensure alternative is structurally sound enough to support and sustain the weight of the machine in operation and the product being conveyed.
  • Page 15 (a) Ensure that the duct is no longer than 16 inches. If it is, please contact the Walinga Representative. 18. Walinga would like to remind the owner of this piece of equipment, that in order to be in accordance with NFPA 652-Chapter 7, a Dust Hazards Analysis (DHA) must be completed.
  • Page 16 Accessory Wiring Instructions See wiring diagram in panel for detailed wiring instructions. If you have any questions, please contact your Walinga representative. 1. Remote Start/Stop (a) Remote Start to be wired between terminal 5 and 6. (b) Remote Stop 1. Remove jumper between terminal 4 and 3.