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VH 3-18
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English
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Torit
PowerCore
®
VH 1-4, 1-6, 2-8, 2-12, 2-16, 2-20, 3-18, 3-24, 3-30
VL 1-4, 1-6, 2-8, 2-12, 2-16, 2-20, 3-18, 3-24, 3-30
Installation and Operation Manual
Installation, Operation, and Service Information
VH 1-4
®
VL 2-8
IOM AG8039501 (ENG)
Revision 5

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Summary of Contents for Donaldson Torit PowerCore VH 1-4

  • Page 1 Torit PowerCore ® ® VH 1-4, 1-6, 2-8, 2-12, 2-16, 2-20, 3-18, 3-24, 3-30 VL 1-4, 1-6, 2-8, 2-12, 2-16, 2-20, 3-18, 3-24, 3-30 Installation and Operation Manual Installation, Operation, and Service Information VH 3-18 VL 2-8 VH 1-4 This manual is property of the owner. Leave with the collector when set-up and start-up are complete. Donaldson Company reserves the right to change design and specifications without prior notice.
  • Page 2 Installation and Operations Manual. For a replacement manual, contact Donaldson Torit. This manual contains specific precautionary statements relative to worker safety. Read thoroughly and comply as directed. Discuss the use and application of this equipment with a Donaldson Torit representative. Instruct all personnel on safe use and maintenance procedures.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Contents Description ................1 Preliminary Start-Up Check ..........17 Purpose and Intended Use ............1 Maintenance Information .............18 Operation ...................4 Operational Checklist ............18 Inspection on Arrival ...............5 Filter Removal and Installation .........18 Installation Codes and Procedures ........5 Valve and Diaphragm Service Procedures ....21 Installation.................5 Dust Disposal ..............22...
  • Page 4: Description

    Consult and comply with all National and Local Codes related to fire and/or explosion properties of combustible materials when determining the location and operation of all dust, fume, or mist collection equipment. Standard Donaldson Torit equipment is not equipped with fire extinguishing or explosion protection systems.
  • Page 5 Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 VH Rating and Specification Information Front View Typical Side View VH 1-6 Collectors are rated for the following loads as calculated per relevant sections of the IBC 2009 code*: Basic Wind Speed & Exposure ....90 mph, Exposure C Seismic Spectral Acceleration, Ss ........
  • Page 6 Donaldson Company, Inc. VL Rating and Specification Information Front View Typical Side View VL 1-6 Collectors are rated for the following loads as calculated per relevant sections of the IBC 2009 code*: Basic Wind Speed & Exposure ....90 mph, Exposure C Seismic Spectral Acceleration, Ss ........
  • Page 7: Operation

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Operation During normal operation, dust-laden air enters the unit Filter cleaning is accomplished using pulse-jet through the inlet. Airflow is directed towards the filters technology. Air diaphragm valves provide the pulse and heavier particulate falls directly into the storage cleaning when an electronic solenoid valve actuates the bin.
  • Page 8: Inspection On Arrival

    6. Report incomplete shipments to the delivery carrier maintenance work. and your Donaldson Torit representative. Do not install in classified hazardous 7. Remove crates and shipping straps. Remove loose atmospheres without an enclosure rated for components and accessory packages before lifting the application.
  • Page 9: Foundations Or Support Framing

    Use appropriate lifting equipment and adopt Collector Location all safety precautions needed for moving and handling the equipment. Donaldson Torit equipment is not A crane or forklift is recommended for designed to support site installed unloading, assembly, and installation of the ducts, interconnecting piping, or electrical collector.
  • Page 10: Vh Typical Installation

    Donaldson Company, Inc. VH Typical Installation Take center of gravity into consideration when lifting unit. Do not install blower before lifting unit. 1. Place hopper discharge-side up on ground or other level surface and attach legs to hopper. 2. Assemble leg cross braces. 3.
  • Page 11: Vl Typical Installation

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 VL Typical Installation Take center of gravity into consideration when lifting unit. Do not install blower before lifting unit. 1. Place hopper discharge-side up on ground or other level surface and attach legs to hopper. 2.
  • Page 12: Standard Equipment

    Donaldson Company, Inc. Standard Equipment Standard collectors include a base unit, leg pack, hopper, 5. Turn leg and hopper assembly over and position over 110VAC solid state timer board in NEMA 4 enclosure, anchor bolts. Secure each leg pad to the foundation Magnehelic Gauge, compressed air connection and anchor bolts with customer-supplied flat washers, sprinkler tap.
  • Page 13: Inlet Manifold (Standard) Or Outlet Manifold (Optional Where Available) Installation

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Inlet Manifold (Standard) or Outlet Manifold (optional where available) Installation 1. Inlets, inlet and outlet manifolds are to be installed 3. Lift inlet manifold and bolt to individual inlets following field installation of hopper and legs and referencing assembly drawing shipped with anchoring of collector.
  • Page 14: Hopper Access

    Donaldson Company, Inc. Hopper Access Completely turn off and lock out any dust collector and ancillary equipment before removing hopper access cover. Use caution when removing hopper access cover to avoid personal injury. Use special care reaching inside hopper for any dust related hazards or ancillary equipment or any other components.
  • Page 15: Compressed Air Installation

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Compressed Air Installation Electrical Wiring Turn compressed air supply OFF, bleed and lock out lines before performing Electrical installation, service, service or maintenance work. or maintenance work must A safety exhaust valve should be used to be performed by a qualified electrician and isolate the compressed air supply.
  • Page 16 Donaldson Company, Inc. Turn power off and lock out electrical power sources. Turn compressed air supply OFF, bleed and lock out lines before performing service or maintenance work. shut-off valve/safety exhaust valve* air regulator* compressed-air supply* bleed-type automatic air filter* condensate valve* *customer supplied...
  • Page 17 Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Turn power off and lock out electrical power sources. Turn compressed air supply OFF, bleed and lock out lines before performing service or maintenance work. shut-off valve/safety exhaust valve* air regulator* compressed-air supply* automatic...
  • Page 18: Solid-State Timer Installation

    Donaldson Company, Inc. Solid-State Timer Installation Solenoid Connection Electrical installation, service The collector is equipped with a solenoid valve (typically or maintenance work during 120V) that controls the pulse-cleaning valves, which installation must be performed by a qualified clean the filters. electrician and comply with all applicable Wire the solenoids to the solid-state timer following the national and local codes.
  • Page 19 Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Input Operating Temperature Range 105-135V/50 -60Hz/1Ph (standard) or 24VDC (optional) -20° F to 130° F Output Solenoids Transient Voltage Protection The load is carried and turned ON and OFF by the 200 50 kW transient volts for 20-millisecond duration once watt maximum-load-per-output solid-state switch.
  • Page 20: Preliminary Start-Up Check

    Donaldson Company, Inc. Preliminary Start-Up Check Instruct all personnel on safe use and maintenance 5. Check that fan exhaust damper is set to the fully- procedures. closed position. Electrical work during 6. Check and remove all loose items in or near the inlet installation, service or and outlet of the collector.
  • Page 21: Maintenance Information

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Maintenance Information Instruct all personnel on safe use and maintenance Drain moisture following the manufacturer’s procedures. instructions. With the compressed air supply ON, check the cleaning valves, solenoid valves, and Use proper equipment and adopt tubing for leaks.
  • Page 22 Donaldson Company, Inc. Filter Removal 1. Release latches to open filter access door. d. Lift the front tray section out of the cabinet and set it safely aside. 2. Remove lever safety pin. e. Reaching into the cabinet, slide the rear tray 3.
  • Page 23 Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 10. Return lever to vertical position and reinstall safety pin. Note: Filter access door will not close if filter tray is not in the “up” position. 11. Make sure gaskets on filter closest to the door are firmly sealed against the tubesheet as shown in Filter Removal and Installation.
  • Page 24: Valve And Diaphragm Service Procedures

    Donaldson Company, Inc. Valve and Diaphragm Service Procedures Additional Steps for Models VH 2-16, 2-20, 3-24 and 3-30 Tools Required After you install the first two filters in the cabinet Safety glasses (1-left and 1-right), the front portion of the support tray 3/8”...
  • Page 25: Dust Disposal

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Valve Seal(s) Replacement Valve Hardware Installation 1. Remove the protective manifold-valve cover and set 1. Reposition the four 8mm nuts onto the threaded aside. studs mounted on manifold. 2. Hand-tighten all four nuts so they are just ‘snug’ into 2.
  • Page 26: Optional Equipment

    Donaldson Company, Inc. Optional Equipment Fan Blower Failure to lift the fan correctly can result in severe personal injury and/or property damage. Use appropriate lifting equipment and adopt all safety precautions needed for moving and handling the fan. A crane or forklift is recommended for unloading, assembly, and installation of the fan.
  • Page 27: Tbi Style Damper And Silencer Support Bracket

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 TBI Style Damper and Silencer Support Bracket For complete information, see the most current version of the TBI Fan Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual. TBI Style Damper and Silencer Support Bracket...
  • Page 28: 55-Gallon Drum Pack

    Donaldson Company, Inc. 55-Gallon Drum Pack The drum pack is designed to fit a customer-supplied, standard 55-gallon drum and provides easy access for dust removal and disposal. A flexible hose connects the drum cover to the hopper. Placing a pallet under the drum allows heavier materials to be moved quickly using a forklift or pallet jack.
  • Page 29 Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 3/8-16 bolt flat washer hopper flange 1/8-in gasket spacer slide gate lock washer 3/8-16 hex nut drum cover flexible hose customer-supplied hose clamp 55-gallon drum optional latch 55-Gallon Drum Pack with Slide Gate 3/8-16 bolt hopper flange flat washer...
  • Page 30: Dumpster Pack

    Donaldson Company, Inc. Dumpster Pack The dumpster, cover, and all associated hardware are pivot bracket provided as a package. This includes a flex hose to pivot connect the dumpster lid to the hopper, and guides to shaft locate the dumpster in the correct position under the hopper.
  • Page 31: Rotary Valve And Transition-Vh Only

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Rotary Valve and Transition-VH Only Rotary Valves are used to maintain a seal on the hopper Rotating blades can cause outlet while material is discharged from the hopper. A serious injury. transition allows a valve to be connected to the hopper Turn power off and lock out electrical source discharge when there is a size difference between the...
  • Page 32: Magnehelic ® Gauge

    Donaldson Company, Inc. Magnehelic Gauge ® The Magnehelic is a differential pressure gauge used 3. Attach the mounting bracket using three, #6-32 x 1/4- to measure the pressure difference between the clean- in screws supplied. air and dirty-air plenums and provides a visual display 4.
  • Page 33: Photohelic ® Gauge

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Photohelic Gauge ® (Available in 110V or 24VDC) 2. Mount the gauge to the remote panel or door using Electrical installation, service, or maintenance work must the mounting ring, retaining ring, and four #6-32 x 1 be performed by a qualified electrician and 1/4-in screws.
  • Page 34 Donaldson Company, Inc. NPT male adapter 1/8-in NPT male Photohelic gauge adapter high-pressure port low-pressure port two 1/8-in NPT adapters clean air plenum pressure tap location plastic tubing 1/8-in NPT male adapter dirty air plenum pressure tap location static pressure tee Photohelic Gauge, Remote Panel or Door Installation...
  • Page 35: Delta P Control

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Delta P Control Alarm For complete information, see the most current version of the Delta P Installation, Operation, and Maintenance The Alarm setpoint is set to a higher setting than the High manual.
  • Page 36: Delta P Plus Control

    Donaldson Company, Inc. Delta P Plus Control For complete information, see the most current version of 2. Downtime Cleaning (DTC) - The Delta P Plus the Delta P Plus Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Controller monitors the collection system. When manual. the pressure drop exceeds the Low Pressure Off set point and then approaches zero again, the Delta P Description...
  • Page 37: Platforms And Ladders

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Platforms and Ladders Stationary Platform Stationary platforms are available for use with the VH 1. Pre-assemble the platform according to the collector. instructions shipped with the platform. The hardware and placement is called out on the assembly Complete installation and assembly instructions are drawing.
  • Page 38: Heavy Duty Cold Climate Kit With Weather Cover-Vh Only

    Donaldson Company, Inc. Heavy Duty Cold Climate Kit with Weather Cover-VH Only Electrical installation, service, A Heavy Duty Cold Climate kit is available for applications or maintenance work must that have moderate-to-high amounts of moisture in be performed by a qualified electrician and the compressed-air supply.
  • Page 39: Pre-Wired Solenoids To Junction Box

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Pre-Wired Solenoids to Junction Box Electrical service or maintenance A pre-wired solenoid to junction box option is available. work must be performed by Wiring of junction box to timer board to be performed in a qualified electrician and comply with all the field by certified electrical contractor per supplied applicable national and local codes.
  • Page 40: Explosion Vent

    Failure to remove shipping covers will seriously compromise explosion vent operation. Explosion venting calculations are based on formulas from NFPA-68 for outdoor applications only, with no duct or obstructions on the explosion vent panel. Contact Donaldson Torit for assistance in calculating specific venting requirements for equipment.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Torit PowerCore, Model VH and VL 1-4 through 3-30 Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Remedy Fan blower and motor do Improper motor wire size Rewire using the correct wire gauge as specified by national and local codes. not start Not wired correctly Check and correct motor wiring for supply voltage.
  • Page 42 Donaldson Company, Inc. Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Remedy Insufficient airflow Lack of compressed air See Rating and Specification Information for continued compressed air supply requirements. Pulse cleaning not energized Use a voltmeter to check the solenoid valves in the control panel. Check pneumatic lines for kinks or obstructions.
  • Page 44 The Donaldson Torit Warranty Donaldson warrants to the original purchaser that the major structural components of the goods will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for ten (10) years from the date of shipment, if properly installed, maintained and operated under normal conditions. Donaldson warrants all other Donaldson built components and accessories including Donaldson Airlocks, TBI Fans, TRB Fans, Fume Collector products and Donaldson built Afterfilters for twelve (12) months from date of shipment.

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