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A.B.S. Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM Assembly-, Operating-, And Filling Instructions

For wood pellets. construction: plug-in system galvanized
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Assembly-, Operating-, and Filling Instructions
Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets
Construction: Plug-In System galvanized
Information on the manual:
The present assembly manual contains important information on safe and appropriate
assembly of the A.B.S. Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for the storage of wood pellets.
The assembly manual is intended for skilled mechanics, which have,
based on expert training, the respective knowledge
and experience. As we are interested in continuously
improving our technical documentation, we would be
pleased to get suggestions for improvement.
The manual has to stay with the heating system or
the silo. Please make sure that the manual is at
any time on-hand if required.
A.B.S. Silo- und
Förderanlagen GmbH
Industriepark 100
74706 Osterburken - Germany
Tel.
+49 62 91/ 64 22-0
Fax
+49 62 91/ 64 22-50
info@abs-silos.de
www.abs-silos.de

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  • Page 1 Information on the manual: The present assembly manual contains important information on safe and appropriate assembly of the A.B.S. Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for the storage of wood pellets. The assembly manual is intended for skilled mechanics, which have, based on expert training, the respective knowledge and experience.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Table of contents Table of contents: Note ..........................3 Symbols used ......................3 Normative references ....................3 Pellet quality, Intended use ..................3 Approvals and Compatibility to Pellet Boilers............4 Warranty and Guarantee ..................

  • Page 3: Note

    VDI guideline 3464 (green print 2012): storage of wood pellets by ultimate consumer Pellet quality, Intended use The Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets is intended solely for the storage of wood pellets. The maximum acceptable bulk good temperature is 50 °C.

  • Page 4: Approvals And Compatibility To Pellet Boilers

    It is binding and must be observed. Approvals and Compatibility to Pellet Boilers There are approvals of various boiler manufacturers for the A.B.S. Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM. Through individual solutions of extraction devices and conveying systems in special cases connections to the silo can be created.
  • Page 5 Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets General Information The "General Terms and Conditions of Business of A.B.S.” apply in all cases. These are available to the operator no later than upon conclusion of the sales agreement. Warranty and liability claims associated with personal injury or property damage are excluded if they can be attributed to any one or several of the following causes.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Safety Information 2 Safety Information Please observe the following safety information! General safety information Danger to life in the event of a dust explosion caused by electrostatic discharge • The filling nozzle and frame of the silo must always be connected to the potential equalization system of the building in order to prevent build-up of static electricity.

  • Page 7: Fire Prevention

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Safety Information Fire prevention All fire prevention regulations must be satisfied prior to start-up. (subject to country-specific modifications). Earthing Attention! Let the earthing of your pellet storage area be executed by a specialized company.

  • Page 8: Storage Aeration

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Safety Information • Please check if the silo has damages caused by rodents or other external influences. • The bolting of the steel frame should be checked as well. •...

  • Page 9: Room Layout

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Room Layout 3 Room Layout Please observe the following planning steps; only in this way can problem-free operation be assured. Failure to comply can result in damage to the equipment and system malfunctions or put individuals and equipment at risk.

  • Page 10: Condition Of The Room

    Room fixtures such as drain pipes, ceiling hooks, water pipes, etc. must already be considered in the planning phase, or be removed before installing the Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets, if these interfere with the installation and proper operation of the silo.

  • Page 11: Room Deaeration

    Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM. Only on customer request the Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets can be supplied with a filling line and an exhaust air line in case of rooms without exhaust air or in specific cases.

  • Page 12: Scope Of Delivery

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Scope of delivery Scope of delivery The Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets consists of a steel frame, which is shipped bundled on a pallet, and a silo bag, which is packed in a carton together with accessories and hardware required for assembly.
  • Page 13 Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Scope of delivery 4 each Base connectors 4 each Top connectors Screw sack with connecting material for drawing irons 32 hexagon screws M12 x 30 included: 16 hexagon nuts M12...
  • Page 14 Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Scope of delivery 1 piece per filling pipe 1 fastener 36/36 2 pipe clamps M10/M12 (pre-assembled on the fastener) Screw-set for filling-set (pre-assembled on the fastener)) 2 hex screws M12 x 25 2 spring washers Ø...
  • Page 15 Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Scope of delivery 1 x Assembly Instructions 1 x Filling Instructions 1 x Nameplate (included in delivery note-bag) Table listing items included in the shipment Subject to technical change Issue 09/2016 Page 15 of 32 ©A.B.S.

  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Scope of delivery Optional Accessories Depending on boiler-type different types of suction probes and manual switching units will be installed. Pos. Illustration Description HP-SBH-5 manual switching unit (suction station) Supplies: 1 x shift plank...

  • Page 17: Assembly

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Assembly 5 Assembly Do not start assembling the silo until you have become familiar with the situation at the installation site and the room layout discussed in Section 3. Pre-Assembly of the drawing irons The drawing irons, flat material 25x5 mm, are divided in the galvanized plug-in system version and must be fastened with screws M12 x 30 prior to assembly .
  • Page 18 Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Assembly Connecting the frame feet to the plug-in elements of the top and base connectors: Assembly of the plug-in elements Assemble the steel frame until all top and base connectors as well as the drawing irons are connected.

  • Page 19: Assembling The Silo Bag To The Top Bars

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Assembly Assembling the silo bag to the top bars Please clean the floor before spreading the silo bag. There may be no sharp- edged or pointy elements on the floor! Attention: Loop the bars gently into the silo bag to not damage the fabric.
  • Page 20 Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Assembly Details of the corner bolting Pay attention to the alignment of the silo when connecting the angles check the right angle of the whole silo. Attaching the silo bag...

  • Page 21: Attaching The Silo Cover To The Ceiling

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Assembly Attaching the silo cover to the ceiling Before continuing with assembly of the top bars, make the necessary preparations to attach the fabric cover of the silo to the ceiling by means of the loops.

  • Page 22: Fastening

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Assembly Fastening Firmly tighten all screwed connections. Fasten the frame to the floor. Earth all steel parts as described in chapter “Earthing”. Mounting of Filling-set(s) 1. Using the illustration below as a reference, assemble the individual components of the filling line with the aid of the clamp rings.

  • Page 23: Installing The Suction Probes

    Install the probes on the floor of the Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM and following the instructions below: Arrange the 5 suction probes on the floor of the Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM according to the following diagram (like a five on a dice). One suction probe in the middle, the other four suction probes should be positioned in the middle of the 4 sub-squares.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Suction Probes

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Assembly Conduction 1: 50/50 (galvanized suction probe) LOWER CONNECTION SUCTION LINE UPPER CONNECTION RETURN AIR LINE Conduction 2: 50/45 (black suction probe) LOWER CONNECTION RETURN AIR LINE UPPER CONNECTION SUCTION LINE...

  • Page 25: Hand Outlet Points - Ascending Screw Conveyor Access

    Assembly Hand outlet points – ascending screw conveyor access The Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM from A.B.S. is equipped with an additional outlet that can be closed with the aid of a fastening strap. This outlet can be used to manually extract pellets, so that a stove or separate storage container can be supplied.

  • Page 26: Final Inspection

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Assembly Final inspection 6 Final inspection Use the following check list to ensure proper assembly of the silo. • Check that all individual parts are bolted together properly. • Check that the top bars and frame legs (stands) are not askew (use a spirit level).

  • Page 27: Extract From Accident Prevention Regulations

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Extract from accident prevention regulations LagerstättenVSG 2.2 vom 1. Januar 2000 7 Extract from accident prevention regulations Stand 14. Dezember 2007 Agricultural Trade Association for Central and Eastern Germany § 5 Protection from falling OT Hönow Hoppegartener Str.

  • Page 28: Filling Instructions

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Filling instructions (Provide these filling instructions to the filler) 8 Filling instructions Information regarding the filling instructions: These Filling Instructions contain important information for safe and correct filling of the A.B.S.

  • Page 29: Filling Nozzle(S)

    Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Filling instructions (Provide these filling instructions to the filler) Filling nozzle(s) The standard A.B.S. silo for wood pellets comes with one filling nozzle centered on the narrow side of the silo.
  • Page 30 Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Filling instructions (Provide these filling instructions to the filler) …..Continuation: Precautions for exhausting • The lid of the silo bag is attached to the ceiling of the storeroom by means of all of the loops sewn into the fabric min.

  • Page 31: Filling Techniques

    • Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM that are filled from the long side and silo bags with a side length from 2.4 m may have two filling lines. In such a case, the top bar is divided into thirds by the filling connections (see the illustration page 30).
  • Page 32 Operating and Assembly Instructions Flexilo FLAT BOTTOM for wood pellets Filling instructions (Provide these filling instructions to the filler) • If a second filling line is present: a) Filling with line 1 until an optimal spreading is reached on the first side.

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