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Thank you for choosing Advanced Recycling Systems. We greatly appreciate your business and should you have any questions regarding this machine, please do not hesitate to contact us. ARS Recycling Systems, LLC 4000 McCartney Road, Lowellville, OH 44436-9510 Phone: 330.536.8210 Fax: 330.536.8211...
These “safety alerts” alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. When performing any operation or service, strict compliance to these special instructions are major accident prevention measures. ARS Recycling can not anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this manual and on all equipment are therefore not all inclusive.
ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Safe Operation Warning Only qualified personnel should attempt the installation operation and maintenance of this equipment. Do not touch electrical connections before power has been disconnected. Electrical shock can cause serious or fatal injury. Be sure system is properly grounded before applying power.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Diesel Unit List of Major Equipment Diesel Engine Powers centrifugal fan Centrifugal Fan Supplies vacuum to the baghouse. Either a direct drive (80k systems) or belt drive (7k, 12k, 20k, 45k and 60k systems) is used to transfer power from the engine to the fan.
ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Diesel Machine Set Up 1. Make sure unit is on firm level ground and that all support legs are extended. 2. Connect any vacuum hoses and route them to where they are needed. 3. Connect the proper size airline to the unit’s regulator/filter assembly. The supplied air must be dry.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Starting the Diesel Engine and Engaging the Fan Wa r n in g NEVER run the engine above the labeled maximum speed – severe damage to the engine, coupling or fan, as well as personal injury may occur! Digital Systems 1.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS 4. For compressor equipped units, turn the Pulsation System and Aftercooler knob clockwise for “on” position. NOTE: The aftercooler is used on units with air compressors on board. The aftercooler should only be run with air temperatures of 40°F or higher ambient. When air temperature is below 40°F, the aftercooler should be left disabled and powered off.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS If your system has an analog control (shown below), it will most likely have a throttle control cable. To adjust speed, locate and turn the throttle control knob (shown below) left or right to decrease or increase rpm’s.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Aftertreatment System-Exhaust Filter — Cleaning NOTE: Some engine models are not equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a critical component in the engine’s emissions control system, which is required to meet governmental emissions regulations. The exhaust filter captures diesel particulate matter or “soot”...
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Aftertreatment Indicators Overview IMPORTANT: The operator will be informed by the operator warning system when the emission control system does not function correctly and/or an engine malfunction is detected by the engine control unit. Ignoring the operator warning signals will lead to an emission related derate, resulting in an effective disablement of non-road mobile machinery operation.
ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Shutting down the Diesel Engine Digital Systems 1. Slowly bring the engine back to idle by depressing the lower half of the high/low rocker switch (turtle icon). The engine will return to the preset idle speed. Rocker Switch 2.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Analog Systems 1. Engine controls should be set to low idle speed by turning the throttle control cable. Throttle Cable 2. For compressor equipped units, turn the Pulsation System and Aftercooler knob counter- clockwise for “off” position.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Emptying the Baghouse The baghouse hopper should be emptied at least once a day. This will ensure that there is proper air space for the cartridge filters to operate efficiently and correctly without overloading. 1. Shut down vacuum system (see shutting down diesel engine). Engine must remain at idle speed.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Electric Unit List of Major Equipment Electric Engine Powers centrifugal fan Centrifugal Fan Supplies vacuum to the baghouse. Either a direct drive (80k systems) or belt drive (7k, 12k, 20k, 45k and 60k systems) is used to transfer power from the engine to the fan.
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75 psi max. 4. Electrical requirements for the DC7E, DC12E and the DC 20E are as follows: A 460-volt, 3 phase, 4 wire, 60 Hz input with at least a 50-amp circuit breaker.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Electric Unit Starting the System Units equipped with a belt drive: (20k, 45k and 60k units) check belt tension every two-three months and adjust accordingly. Adjustment should be one inch of travel at the middle of the belt. Adjust as necessary.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS 1. Push the disconnect arm UP. This arm is located on the upper right of the control panel. Disconnect Control Power On Indicator Disconnect Light should illuminate on front of panel. 2. Start the blower motor, push Fan Start button on front of control panel.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Electric Unit Shutting Down the System 1. Stop the pulse system, push the Pulsator Stop button. 2. Shut down the blower motor, push Fan Stop button on the front of the control panel. 3. Push the disconnect arm DOWN/OFF. This arm is located on the upper right of the control panel.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Electric Unit Emptying the Baghouse The baghouse hopper should be emptied at least once a day. This will ensure that there is proper air space for the cartridge filters to operate efficiently and correctly without overloading. 1. Shut down vacuum system, push Pulsator stop button on the control panel.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS 7. Once all excess dust has emptied from the baghouse, depress the Stop button to stop the auger. 8. Close the waste valve on all units to ensure no fugitive dust falls out during transport or while in use.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Optional Air-Dry System Desiccant Dryers 1. Check salt level daily using the sight gauge (pictured below). Sight Gauge 2. Check hatch gaskets when inspecting levels. 3. Check drain hoses for any obstructions. 4. Check drain hose on filter.
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You should expect to have a life of 1800 to 2500 plus hours for your cartridges. If you have any additional questions please contact ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS. Phone 330-536-8210...
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Baghouse Filter Replacement CAUTION: Only individuals with proper training should operate or perform maintenance on this machine. Before performing any maintenance on this unit, the unit and/or compressor must NOT be running. All hoses must be disconnected. After maintenance has been performed, all hoses connected to the machines must have retaining devices in place.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Baghouse Filter Replacement 3. Lift up and remove each door from the baghouse filter cells. 4. Locate the release handle just inside the baghouse filter cell. Baghouse Filter Cell Release Handle 5. Pull filter release handle outward and upward until it is in the horizontal position.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Baghouse Filter Replacement 6. Slide each filter cartridge out until it reaches the outside of the baghouse. Rotate cartridge upward to release it from interlocking filter head plates. Repeat this process to remove each filter cartridge from each filter cell.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Baghouse Filter Replacement 10. Slowly bring the release handle downward to the vertical position. This action will raise and secure the filters.
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ARS RECYCLING SYSTEMS Baghouse Filter Replacement 11. Reinstall the doors of each filter cell compartment. Rotate the door handles downward into locking position. 12. Reinstall locking device on side of baghouse.
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