Container cleaning device. atex retractor system (132 pages)
Summary of Contents for AWH TANKO CR40
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Container cleaning device Spate cleaner TANKO CR40 ® Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH Schulstr. 5-6 39393 Hötensleben, Germany Telephone: +49 39405 92-0 Fax: +49 39405 92-111 E-Mail: info@awh.eu Homepage: http://www.awh.eu ID no.: 664BACR0000EN - 2019-09 Rev.0 A member of the NEUMO Ehrenberg Group...
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NOTE These instructions are an essential part of the device and must be available to operating and maintenance personnel at all times throughout its entire life cycle. The safety precautions contained therein must be observed. If the device is resold, the instructions must always be transferred to the new owner. Translation The operating instructions must be written in an official European Community language acceptable to the manufacturer of the machinery in which the partly completed machinery will be assembled, or to his...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Contents Contents ............................I List of Figures ..........................III List of Tables............................ III Abbreviations and Units ........................IV 1 Introduction ..........................1 1.1 Means of Presentation ....................... 1 1.1.1 Explanation of Signal Words.................... 1 1.1.2 Explanation of the Warnings ................... 2 1.1.3 Pictograms and Symbols ....................
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Abbreviations and Units Abbreviations Pic. Picture AISI American Iron and Steel Institute ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ATEX ATmosphère EXplosible; Synonym for the ATEX Directive of the European Union; comprises measures for explosion protection for explosive atmospheres Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH BetrSichV Betriebssicherheitsverordnung (German industrial safety ordinance);...
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Units of Measure The following indicated factors are intended for orientation and the conversion of the SI units to common units of measure for the American market. Unit of measure for pressure p [bar] All pressure [bar] specifications stand for positive pressure [bar ], unless expressly described otherwise.
The instructions must be kept at the location of use of the device so that they are available in legible condition at all times. If the device is resold, the instructions must always be transferred to the new owner. If necessary, download the manual from the http://www.awh.eu/de/downloads Internet page. 1.1 Means of Presentation 1.1.1 Explanation of Signal Words...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 1.1.2 Explanation of the Warnings Section-related Warnings The section-related warnings apply not only to one particular action, but rather to all actions within a section. In addition, the pictograms and symbols indicate a general or specific danger. DANGER This warning warns of a hazard with a high level of risk.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Further Means of Presentation The “Info” symbol provides useful information, additional tips and recommendations. Texts which follow this mark are bulleted lists. – Texts which follow this mark describe measures for prevention of the danger. 1. Texts which follow this numbering describe the first step of a task, followed by further numbered steps which have to be performed in the specified order.
– Disclaimer AWH reserves the right to make alterations to this document at any time and without prior notice. AWH provides no guarantee (neither expressed nor implied) with regard to all information in this document, including but not limited to the implied warranty of merchantability and suitability for a particular purpose.
For maintenance and repair, we recommend a training course provided by the manufacturer or a person authorized by the manufacturer. If questions or doubts about handling the cleaning device arise during maintenance, please contact AWH. 2 Safety Translation-Operating/Installation Instructions 2019/09...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 2.1 Intended Use DANGER Danger from fire/explosion when using the device in an explosive atmosphere. Use of the device in an Ex area (potentially explosive atmosphere) is PROHIBITED. There is a risk of death or severe physical injury. Adhere to the type plate of the device (see section 2.5.2 Type Plate) and the relevant...
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Refer to the order confirmation / parts list from AWH for the materials used in the device. The TANKO-CR is a rotating cleaning device and belongs to the group of spate cleaners. The device is driven by the cleaning medium. The device is used for cleaning the interiors of containers with and without installed equipment.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR The device is intended exclusively for the purpose outlined above. Any other use beyond that described here or alteration of the device without written approval from the manufacturer is considered IMPROPER use. The manufacturer accepts NO liability for damage arising from such use. The operating company is solely responsible for the risk.
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Throughout the entire operating period of the device, the operating company must check whether – the operating instructions he has compiled reflect current legislation requirements and adapt them as necessary. The operating company must clearly regulate and specify the responsibilities of personnel –...
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR When installing the device in a plant, the operator must ensure safe access with stairs stages and – railings according to EN ISO 14122-1-3. Connections: Before operating the machine with the device, the operating company must make sure that the local regulations are observed for assembly, installation and commissioning, if these tasks are performed by the operating company.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 2.4 Requirements for Personnel The device must only be operated and serviced by persons with the appropriate qualifications. These persons must be familiar with this manual and act in accordance with them. The respective authorizations for personnel must be clearly defined. The following qualifications are designated in the manual for various fields of activity: Expert/Specialist Personnel An expert is a person whose professional training, knowledge, and experience and knowledge of the...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 2.4.1 Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment must be used in accordance with the respective task when working on the device in order to minimize health hazards. Protective work clothing Protective work clothing is tight-fitting work clothing with low resistance to tearing, with close-fitting sleeves and without protruding parts.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 3 Construction and Function 3.1 Structure The Container Cleaning Device comprises the following Main Components: 1 Connection fitting 2 Bearing shaft (interior, not visible) 3 Bearing plate 4 Spray head Picture 3.1-1: Overview 3.2 General Function Description TANKO-CR type cleaners are compact axially rotating cleaning devices and they are driven by the flow of the cleaning agent ejected through slots in the spay head.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 3.3 Technical Data Designation TANKO-CR Range: - Cleaning radius - Wetting radius 2.7 m Operating pressure: Cleaning medium 5 bar – – Optimum pressure range 2 - 4 bar – Operating temperature (permitted): Cleaning medium +5 °C (+41 °F) to +95 °C (+203 °F) –...
The operating company holds sole responsibility for the type of cleaning media, their use and handling. For this reason, AWH can provide the owner with a few reference points and notes (for a device in a container) but only as a precautionary measure, which must be observed and integrated into the owner s risk assessments.
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR WARNING Danger due to corrosive and irritant cleaning medium! When handling the cleaning medium, it is IMPOSSIBLE TO EXCLUDE the risk of inhalation, swallowing, contact with the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. There is a risk of death or severe physical injury. Adhere to the regulations and specifications in the safety data sheets for the cleaning ...
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR The following Agents are permitted for use for Container Cleaning: Only clean, sprayable fluids may be used. The process of spraying and jet cleaning with fluids always requires individual consideration by the operating company. – Water – aqueous solutions (e.g. water with alkali cleaning additives and similar). Substances used in the container during the process Basically, the modified PTFE material offers a broad range of chemical resistances which are similar to those of unmodified virgin PTFE.
When handling, e.g. unpacking, transportation without packaging, assembly/disassembly and maintenance work, beware of protruding sharp edges. In the event of damage (including cases involving spare parts) please contact AWH immediately with a damage report. Scope of Delivery Container cleaning device –...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 4.1 Packaging The device is supplied fully assembled. The packaging is selected to suit the conditions of transportation. Required accessories, spare parts, operating or installation instructions and technical documents are packaged separately and enclosed with the delivery. The packaging should protect the device up until the time of installation against transport damage, corrosion and other damage.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 4.3 Storage The packaging of the device, the components and the spare parts is designed for a storage period of 3 months. NOTE Risk of damage to the device as a result of incorrect storage! Incorrect storage can cause damage to the device and its components and lead to premature aging (e.g.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 5 Installation 5.1 Safety Instructions for Installation WARNING Danger as a result of static charge! Containers may become statically charged during cleaning operation. There is a risk of electric shock or electrical irritation in case of contact with the hand, which could cause a startled reaction.
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR CAUTION Risk of accidents as a result of improper installation! Incorrect installation, falling components or failure to comply with the indicated safety notes can result in accidents or damage to property. There is a risk of minor or moderate injuries. Allow only experts to perform work on the device.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 5.2 Installation The safety notes in Section 5.1 Safety Instructions for Installation must be adhered to before installation of the device in the container. CAUTION Failure due to incorrect installation position/location of the device! Installation of the device which is NOT performed properly can cause damage to the device which puts the functional safety and reliability at risk when it is commissioned.
Assignment of the Connections For the connection of the TANKO-CR, we recommend the use of the TANKO-AN weld-on nipple, size 1/2 ” BSP. The exact item description can be found in the current AWH cleaning technology catalog. 5 Installation Translation-Operating/Installation Instructions 2019/09 25/54...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Dimensions Picture 5.2-2: Dimensions 5.2.2 Installation Position The device is designed for vertical installation, hanging downwards, as the preferred position. It can, however, also be installed in any position. In the event of a different installation position, be aware of the following: In any installation position that deviates from the vertical down, self-emptying of the device is not –...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 5.2.3 Installing the Device NOTE Risk of dirt and foreign objects in the device! Functional safety and reliability may be compromised. During assembly, make sure and check that there is no dirt or foreign objects in the device ...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 6 Commissioning Before the device is commissioned in Germany, the operating company of the plant must adhere to the Industrial Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV). In other countries, the respective national guidelines, statutes and country-specific regulations regarding occupational safety and accident prevention must be complied with. WARNING Hazardous situations as a result of incorrect installation of the device! If the device is not installed properly, unpredictable situations may arise during...
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(e.g. install devices for ventilation). As a result of the variety of practical applications and uses for the cleaning device, AWH CANNOT specify a noise level for the device under load, i.e. installed in the container and operating with cleaning fluid.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR CAUTION Insufficient lighting in the working environment! The device DOES NOT have illumination. Insufficient lighting when working on the device can cause accidents. There is a risk of minor or moderate injury. Make sure that there is sufficient and even lighting in all areas of the plant in which ...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 6.3 Switch-on procedure In accordance with the type of device activation and how it is integrated (e.g. manual or automatic) on the cleaning plant, the switch-on procedure must be integrated and the following instructions must be observed when switching on. WARNING Risk from sudden, unforeseeable or unauthorized activation of the device (e.g.
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR WARNING Risk when using outdoors! If the device is used outdoors, there is a risk of a lightning strike in case of a storm. There is a risk of death or severe physical injury. The devices are usually operated in an enclosed factory hall and are thus protected ...
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR WARNING Danger due to hot surfaces! The device may heat up significantly as a result of the cleaning medium or the heat transfer from the container. Contact with the device can cause burns on the skin. There is a risk of death or severe physical injury. Comply with the warning signs and DO NOT touch the indicated areas.
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR There is no need for the device to be run in. The following operating states of the device are NOT permitted: Operation of the device without cleaning medium. – Immersing the device in the product of the production process. –...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 7 Maintenance The following safety instructions apply to all work on the device that is listed and described in this chapter, and must be observed at all times. A functional check must be performed after every repair (see section 6.2 Functional Check Trial Run).
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR WARNING Risk of chemical burns and burns when opening the container! The supply line is pressurized. The person may be struck by cleaning jets or come into contact with residual fluid from the supply line and device. There may also be hot vapors in the container.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 7.2 Switch-off Procedure In accordance with the type of device activation and how it is integrated (e.g. manual or automatic) on the cleaning plant, the switch-off procedure has to be integrated and the following instructions have to be observed when switching off.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 7.3 Removal The safety instructions in section 7.1 Safety Instructions for Maintenance must be adhered to before removing the device from the container. WARNING Risk of chemical burns and burns when opening the container! The supply line is pressurized. The person may be struck by cleaning jets or come into contact with residual fluid from the supply line and device.
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 7.3.1 Removing the Device WARNING Risk of the device falling accidentally! The device may strike personnel when falling. There is a risk of minor or moderate injuries. Hold the device firmly when installing/removing it. There must be nobody beneath the device when installing/removing it. ...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 7.4.1 Maintenance Intervals NOTE Component failure due to vibration damage! During operation, vibration can cause screw and clamp connections to work loose or the device to be subjected to severe strain, thus possibly leading to component failure. The failure of components or a device malfunction can cause material damage and consequential damages.
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Maintenance Intervals and Methods Shorten the maintenance intervals by 30% in the event of: Deviation from the preferred installation position of the device – (see section5.2.2 Installation Position) Vibrations that occur in the plant which are NOT caused by the device and CANNOT be –...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Overview of Maintenance Points A Media connection [MA] B Spray head C Bearing point Picture 7.4-1: Maintenance Points Inspection and Maintenance Work Check inlet openings for the cleaning medium and running surfaces for 500 h S/F/R contaminations, wear and damage. Clean in the event of contamination ...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR 7.4.2 Tools and Tightening Torque Values Use only proper tools which are required for performing the required work and approved for use. Standard workshop equipment and the special tools listed are sufficient for performing mechanical tasks on the device. The following tools are required: Strap wrench –...
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR NOTE Formation of hydrochloric acid when cleaning the device! No dry adhesions or deposits of cleaning agent should be left behind in the device. This could cause the cleaning agent to salt out or form crusts. If the cleaning agent contains volatile solvents containing chloride, then hydrochloric acid could arise when rinsing with clear water.
For technical questions or spare part requests, you can contact the Customer Service department as follows: Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH Schulstraße 5 – D-39393 Hötensleben, Germany Telephone: +49 39405 92-0 Fax +49 39405 92-111 E-mail info@awh.eu Internet http://www.awh.eu 7 Maintenance Translation-Operating/Installation Instructions 2019/09 45/54...
"Technische Regeln für Betriebssicherheit (TRBS)" (German technical rules for operational reliability and safety). Before eliminating any malfunction, comply with the safety notes in chapter Maintenance. In case of any uncertainty or doubt, contact AWH. 46/54 Translation-Operating/Installation Instructions 2019/09 8 Faults...
Cause and Remedy – If the specified measures are NOT successful, please contact AWH. In the event of return shipment (e.g. repair / servicing / return), a hazardous substance declaration must be enclosed with the device in accordance with the German Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStoffV).
It is for this reason that AWH can offer the operating company, solely as a precautionary measure, a few points of reference and notes to be observed and to be integrated into the operating company's hazard assessments.
Use protective work clothing, protective gloves and safety goggles when carrying out the tasks. In case of any uncertainty or doubt, contact AWH. Removal Only experts are permitted to uninstall the device from the container and dispose of it. For information on removing the device and its interfaces, see section 7.3...
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Spate cleaner TANKO-CR After removal the entire device should be professionally cleaned before disposal (see section 7.4.3 Notes on Cleaning). Unless other arrangements have been made for return or disposal, disassembled components should be recycled: Scrap any parts made of metal –...
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Index Abbreviations ............IV Labeling ............. 13 Cleaning media ..........6, 16 Maintenance ..........35, 39 Commissioning ..........28 Maintenance Points ........42 Construction and Function....... 14 Maintenance Intervals ........40 Consumption Data..........15 Means of Presentation ........1, 3 Container Container in the Context of these Instructions ..............
Spate cleaner TANKO-CR Switch-off Procedure ........37 Switch-on procedure ......... 31 Unintended use ........... 7 Units of Measure ..........V Technical Data ..........15 Tools and Tightening Torque Values ....43 Warranty and Liability ......... 4 Transport ............20 What to Do in Case of an Emergency ....48 Transportation and Storage ......
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