Dewatering Unit OPS 010 Contents Contents ..................................2 About this documentation ............................4 Applicability of this documentation ..........................4 Required and supplementary documentation ........................4 Presentation of information ............................. 4 1.3.1 Safety instructions ................................4 1.3.2 Symbols................................... 5 1.3.3 Terms ....................................5 1.3.4...
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Hose for air supply................................. 35 12.4.7 Throttle valve ................................. 35 12.4.8 Filter change.................................. 36 Appendix ..................................37 13.1 Related documents ................................ 37 13.2 Related documents components ............................ 37 Page 3 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
This documentation is applicable for the following product: › Oil Dewatering Unit OPS 010-41110 This documentation is written for technicians, operators, service engineers and system operators. This document contains important information for safe and appropriate assembly, transport, activation, operation, usage, servicing, dismantling and simple troubleshooting.
This symbol indicates possible hazards to the environment. Table 3: Meaning of symbols 1.3.3 Terms In this documentation the following terms are used: Term Meaning OPS 010 Dewatering Unit Table 4: Terms 1.3.4 Abbreviations In this documentation the following abbreviations are used: Term...
Therefore only use this product in safety-related applications if this use is explicitly specified and permitted in the product documentation, e.g. in explosion protection areas or in safety-related parts of a control system (functional safety). ARGO-HYTOS GMBH assumes no liability for damages resulting from improper use. The risks associated with improper use are solely with the user.
› Observe all instructions on the product. › People who assemble, operate, disassemble or maintain ARGO-HYTOS products may not do so under the influence of alcohol, other drugs or medications that affect the responsiveness. › Only use manufacturer-approved accessories and spare parts, in order to prevent personal danger due to unsuitable spare parts.
Make sure that no detergents enter the hydraulic system. › Do not use cotton waste or faying cleaning rags for cleaning. › Do not use hemp as sealing agent. Page 8 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
6. About this product The oil dewatering unit OPS 010 is a complete system for the cleaning and treatment of synthetic and mineral oil based lubrication and hydraulic oils with an oil viscosity of 10 - 700 mm Performance specification The oil dewatering unit OPS 010 separates free and dissolved water from hydraulic and lubricating oils.
Control panel Type plate Ventilator Folding handle Viewing window Connector 380 V / 32 A Connector panel Transport rollers with fixing Fig.1: Component overview Page 12 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
A suitable power supply cable with phase inverter is available as an accessory. Electric cable OPS010-1703 - 16 A, 4 m long, with phase converter Page 13 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
When transporting with a crane, lift the device only at the towing beam using suitable lifting devices. The lifting beam must be secured with spring plugs. Page 14 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
During transport and storage, care must be taken to ensure that dewpoint shortfalls are reliably avoided when the equipment is not or is no longer packed, and that condensation does not take place. Page 15 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
Observe the applicable national and regional regulations and instructions of the manufacturer when disposing of the product. › Operating and auxiliary materials should be separated and disposed of in a proper manner. Page 16 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
All connections are easily accessible on one side of the housing. Reactor Vacuum pump Drain pump oil Filter Fig. 4: Components inside Page 17 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
(Only lights up when the reactor is automatically emptied) VACUUM Manometer for indicating the vacuum in the reactor OIL TEMP Thermometer for indicating the temperature in the reactor Page 19 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
Ball valve is closed during operation. Ball valve for the complete emptying of the reactor interior. Ball valve is closed during operation. Fig. 9: Ball valves Page 20 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
› Remove the plugs from the oil inlet and oil outlet. Fuses under control pane Motor protection switch Fig.10: Emergency stop button and fuses Page 21 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
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Check the oil level and the condition of the oil at the oil sight glass of the vacuum pump. (also see separate operating manual vacuum pump) Fig. 12: Oil sight glass Page 22 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
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Keep the distance between suction and return hoses in the oil tank as large as possible to prevent the dehydrated oil from being sucked in again. Page 23 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
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When the maximum filling level has been reached, the device switches off automatically and the container has to be emptied by pressing the button "Drain Condenser". Page 24 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
Display on the manometer should constantly display a vacuum of approx. 0.8 bar. CAUTION Danger of property damage › If no vacuum is generated, switch off the device immediately. › Check for leaks. Page 25 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
Hold an appropriate vessel under the sampling point and briefly open the stopcock to flush the sampling point. Fig. 19: Taking an oil sample Page 27 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
For this purpose, connect short hose pieces to the outlet for the reactor "Drain Column" and to the outlet for the heater "Drain Heater" . Page 28 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
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Check the oil level at the vacuum pump (see operating manual vacuum pump). › Check for leaks. › Clean the unit and hoses. › Store the device, see chapter "Transport, storage". Page 29 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
The surface of the vacuum pump can become hot during operation. › Allow the device to cool down. › Use personal protective equipment. › Wear safety gloves. Page 30 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
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Check temperature display, if necessary defective replace it › › Vacuum is too high Check the negative pressure in the reactor Table 1: Error messages Page 31 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
Fittings, length and quality of the hose lines must meet the requirements. Disconnect all pipes and hoses before any maintenance work on the unit. Page 32 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
Danger of damage to equipment › Defective components may only be replaced by original spare parts. › ARGO-HYTOS GMBH will void the guarantee if other spare parts are installed which are not approved. To be exchanged: › Any worn, bent or broken parts.
› Depending on the duration of the operation, at least once a year, the reactor must be removed and cleaned. Ask for service at ARGO-HYTOS GMBH or instructions from ARGO-HYTOS GMBH for disassembly and cleaning. Fig. 26: Reactor Page 34 www.argo-hytos.com...
Maintenance › Remove the throttle valve and clean it. › After cleaning, reinstall the throttle valve and check for leaks. Fig. 29: Throttle valve Page 35 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
Insert the new filter element at the cover and screw the filter into the housing. › Close the service door. Fig. 31: Filter change, filter element Page 36 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · Dewatering Unit OPS / 438846600 · 0517 · EN...
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