Suction port connection.................... 15 Pressure port connection ..................15 Electrical Installation....................16 Mode of Function...................... 17 Starting up the OF5 C ....................18 Inserting the filter element ..................18 Filling the pump ......................18 Venting the filter housing ..................18 Switching on the OF5 C ...................
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Filtromat – OF5 C Technical data ....................... 27 Model Code ......................28 HYDAC Filtertechnik GmbH Page 4 BeWa OF5C 3160333a en 2008-02-06...
Filtromat – OF5 C Preface For you, as the owner of a product manufactured by us, we have produced this manual, comprising the most important instructions for its operation and maintenance. It is intended to help you become acquainted with the ins and outs of the product and use it properly.
Filtromat – OF5 C Customer Service If you have any questions, suggestions, or encounter any problems of a technical nature, please don't hesitate to contact us. When contacting us, please always include the model/type designation and article no. of the product: Fax: ++49 (0) 6897 509 846 E-mail: filtersysteme@hydac.com...
Filtromat – OF5 C Using the documentation Please note that the method described above of locating specific information does not release you from your responsibility for carefully reading the entire manual prior to starting the unit up for the first time and carefully rereading the manual at regular intervals later on.
Obligations and Liability The basic prerequisite for the safe and proper handling and operation of the OF5 C is knowledge of the safety instructions and warnings. These operating instructions, and the safety guidelines in particular, are to be observed by all those who work with the Filtromat.
Proper/Designated Use The OF5 C was developed for the dewatering, filtration and degassing of hydraulic and lubricating oils. It removes free water, emulsified water and a large percentage of the water in solution.
Operation with non-approved fluids. Safety Devices Before starting up the OF5 C unit each time, make sure that all the protective safety devices are properly installed and are in proper working order. Safety devices may not be removed until the product has been shut down and secured against being restarted (e.g.
Filtromat – OF5 C 1.7 Informal Safety Precautions Always keep the operating instructions in the vicinity of the Filtromat. Apart from the operating instructions, any and all general and local regulations pertaining to accident prevention and environmental protection are to be made available and observance to be maintained to them.
Safety Measures to Be Followed during Normal Operation Do not operate the OF5 C unless all the safety devices function properly. The product is to be checked once a day for external damage and the proper functioning of the safety devices.
Filtromat – OF5 C If work on live components is required, a second individual should be present to switch off the unit if necessary. 1.11 Maintenance, Servicing and Troubleshooting Perform the adjustment, maintenance/servicing and inspection work specified according to schedule.
Filtromat – OF5 C Checking the scope of delivery The OF5 C filter unit is delivered packed and ready for use. Before commissioning the filter unit, check the contents of the consignment to make sure everything is present. Any damage in transit is to be reported to the forwarding agent or the department in charge immediately;...
Filtromat – OF5 C Connecting the OF5 C Suction port connection Make the suction-side connection with a flexible hose that is resistant to negative pressure or with pipelines. The nominal size of the connecting lines must be at least as large as the cross-section of the unit in order to prevent excessively high pressure loss.
The power plug must be pulled before performing work on live parts The voltage and frequency indicated on the OF5 C rating plate must coincide with the voltage supply present. The direction of rotation of the electric motor is checked by switching the motor on briefly (jog mode).
Filtromat – OF5 C Mode of Function Druckschlauch Saugschlauch Pressure hose Suction hose KE 1310 Using the OF5C suction hose, the oil drawn in from a tank at zero pressure is pumped through the filter and purified. The purified oil exits the filter unit through the pressure hose. Part of the oil drawn in is diverted to Fluid Control Unit FCU 2010/2110/2210 by auxiliary pump KE 1310.
Filtromat – OF5 C Starting up the OF5 C Inserting the filter element When the filter unit is delivered, the filter element required is delivered in a separate package. The filter element must be installed first. Proceed according to chapter 5.1 "Replacing the filter element"...
Make sure that the distance between the immersed hoses is as large as possible. Set the OF5 C main switch at the control cabinet to position "I" and press the OK/Start key of the FCU.
Filtromat – OF5 C Measuring the cleanliness code When the OF5 C is switched on using the main switch of the control cabinet, the FCU 2110-4 is switched on at the same time. After a short time, the display of the FCU 2110-4 shows:...
Filtromat – OF5 C Performing maintenance Changing the Filter Element The unit must always be switched off when the filter element is changed. Pull the power plug! The filter bowl must be depressurized, meaning that the pressure gauge integrated in the cover plate has to display "0"...
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Filtromat – OF5 C (A) in the cover plate of the filter housing. Open the cover plate only far enough to allow the air to vent from the filter housing. As soon as oil leaks out, retighten the plug. HYDAC Filtertechnik GmbH...
Filtromat – OF5 C Clean the suction strainer. To protect the pump from coarse contamination or foreign bodies, a suction strainer is installed in the suction lance. This suction strainer has to be inspected and cleaned from time to time as necessary.
Filtromat – OF5 C Shutting down the OF5 C When shutting down and/or disposing of the OF, observe local guidelines and regulations pertaining to occupational safety and environmental protection. This applies in particular to the oil in the filtration unit and OF components covered with oil.
Filtromat – OF5 C Spare parts Part no. Description Material Suction strainer set for suction lance 349759 Suction strainer 250 µm for suction lance 380385 Filter element 1300 R 003 BN3HC/-KB 1263059 3 µm Filter element 1300 R 003 BN3HC/-V-KB 1263760 3 µm...
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Filtromat – OF5 C Part no. Description Material Differential pressure gauge - version 3 307847 VM 2 D.0 (230V) Differential pressure gauge - version 3 304651 VM 2 D.0 (230V) Differential pressure gauge - version 3 312682 VM 2 D.0...
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Filtromat – OF5 C Technical data Filter element R 1300 BN/HC Clogging indicator Back-pressure indicator Power supply voltage/current 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 Ph, 1.5 kW or 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 Ph, 0.75 kW Pump types Vane pump Flow rate Max.
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