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Installation and Operating Instructions Modular electrostatic precipitator system EF 250-500 EF 250 EF 500 Translation of the original German operating and installation instructions for technicians and operators Read and follow the instructions and safety information! Technical changes, typographical errors and omissions reserved! M2140120_en | Edition 08/09/2020 Fröling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Table of contents Table of contents General Operating principle Safety Hazard levels of warnings Pictograms used General safety information Permitted uses Qualification of staff 2.5.1 Qualification of assembly staff 2.5.2 Personal protective equipment for assembly staff 2.5.3 Qualification of operating staff 2.5.4 Protective equipment for operating staff Chimney connection/chimney system...
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Checking the fill level of the ash container and emptying if required Periodic inspection and cleaning Cleaning electrodes and the interior Decommissioning Disassembly Disposal Notes Appendix 11.1 Addresses 11.1.1 Address of manufacturer Customer service 11.1.2 Address of the installer Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
General Operating principle 1 General Thank you for choosing a quality product from Froling. The product features a state-of- the-art design and conforms to all currently applicable standards and testing guidelines. Please read and observe the documentation provided and always keep it close to the system for reference.
The dangerous situation may occur and if measures are not observed it will lead to minor injuries. NOTICE The dangerous situation may occur and if measures are not observed it will lead to damage to property or pollution. Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Safety Pictograms used 2.2 Pictograms used The following symbols are used in the documentation and/or on the electrostatic precipitator system to show what is required and forbidden and to give warnings. In accordance with the Machinery Directive, signs fitted directly within the danger area of the electrostatic precipitator system indicate immediate hazards or safety procedures.
The inspection and cleaning intervals in the operating instructions must be observed. Ensure that any faults which might impair safety are rectified immediately. The manufacturer or supplier is not liable for any damage resulting from non-permitted uses. Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Safety Qualification of staff Only original spare parts or specific alternative spare parts authorised by the manufacturer may be used. Any kind of change or modification made to the product will invalidate the manufacturer’s conformity with the applicable guideline(s). In such cases, the product will need to undergo new hazard evaluation procedures by the operator.
EN 13384-1. Local regulations and other statutory regulations also apply. NOTICE! The chimney must be authorised by a smoke trap sweeper or chimney sweep. Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Safety Chimney connection/chimney system 2.6.1 Measuring port For measuring the emissions of the system, a suitable measuring port must be installed in the connecting piece between the electrostatic precipitator system and chimney system. 2 x D In front of the measuring port (M) a straight inlet section should be located at a distance corresponding to about twice the diameter (D) of the connecting piece.
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Possible interference of the pacemaker by electromagnetic fields of the electrostatic precipitator system! Therefore: ❒ Maintain a safety distance of at least one metre from the electrostatic precipitator system ❒ Perform work only when the electrostatic precipitator system is switched off Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Design information Boiler room characteristics 3 Design information Boiler room characteristics ▪ The floor must be even, clean and dry and have an adequate load-bearing capacity. ▪ There must be no explosive atmosphere in the boiler room as the system is not suitable for use in a potentially explosive environment.
Length without container 1589 Length of electrostatic precipitator 1275 system Height of electrostatic precipitator 1950 system Height of clean gas outlet connection 1578 Height of raw gas inlet connection 1178 Flue spigot diameter (outside) Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Technical information Technical specifications 4.2 Technical specifications Description Electrostatic precipitator system EF 250 EF 500 Electrical connection 400 V / 50 Hz / fused C13A Power consumption Insulation thickness Weight Efficiency (separation rate) up to 85% Volume of ash container...
If the system is to be assembled at a later stage: ❒ Store components at a protected location, which is dry and free from dust ➥ Damp conditions and frost can damage components, particularly electric ones! Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Assembly Positioning 5.3 Positioning ❒ Position a fork-lift or similar lifting device at the pallet and bring in the components If the electrostatic precipitator system cannot be brought in on the pallet: ❒ Remove system from pallet ⇨ See "Removing the electrostatic precipitator system from the pallet" [page 16] Positioning using a crane: ❒...
EF 500 Description Ash container maintenance area 200 mm Left maintenance area 400 mm Geared motor maintenance area 200 mm 400 mm Right maintenance area 1. Only for electrostatic precipitator system EF 500 Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Assembly Adjusting the height of the ash container 5.5 Adjusting the height of the ash container ❒ Pull out the spring cotter on the transport wheels and adjust the height ➥ The wheels rest on the ground when the ash container is mounted! ❒...
❒ Run the flue gas temperature sensor cable to the boiler controller and connect it according to the enclosed wiring diagram, ⇨ See "Electrical connection" [page Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
The following modification work shows the necessary steps on an EF 250 electrostatic precipitator system. Unless otherwise stated, all work on an EF 500 electrostatic precipitator system must be carried out in the same way.
Removing the ash container and fittings ❒ Remove the key plate from the safety switch ❒ Push the locking lever up to release the ash container ❒ Pull out the ash container ❒ Remove the cover plate Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Assembly Adapting the electrostatic precipitator system (if required) ❒ Remove entire ash removal flange ❒ Dismantle safety limit switch and remove downwards ❒ Remove the cover of the control cabinet ❒ Position the safety limit switch on the opposite side of the filter system ➥...
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➥ Pull out the cable of the proximity sensor from the control cabinet until the cable length is sufficient ❒ Lay the cable of the proximity sensor in the cable duct ❒ Loosen the screw connection and unthread the securing plate Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Assembly Adapting the electrostatic precipitator system (if required) ❒ Dismantle gear unit incl. drive linkage ❒ Remove key from shaft groove ❒ Dismantle ash removal flange incl. ash screw Installing the drive and fittings on the opposite side ❒ Install the previously dismantled ash removal flange incl. ash screw on the opposite side of the filter system ❒...
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❒ Attach the tension spring to the tension lever and to the stop lever and press downwards ➥ Attach to the previously used hole (A) ❒ Secure the position of the clamping lever with eyebolt and spring cotter Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Assembly Adapting the electrostatic precipitator system (if required) ❒ Loosen the cover plate and mount it so that the right opening is closed ❒ Lead out the cable of the geared motor at the middle cut-out and mount the cover plate ❒...
❒ Loosen the wing screw on the lower flue pipe connection and remove the temperature sensor ❒ Dismantle the cover plates on the flue pipe connections and remove the thermal insulation (A) ❒ Dismantle flue pipe flanges Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
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Assembly Adapting the electrostatic precipitator system (if required) ❒ Remove the cover plates on the side of the control cabinet ❒ Loosen torque support on drive ❒ Remove drive from shaft ❒ Remove the thermal insulation ❒ Remove the mounting bracket from the shaft and remove the washers and silicone foam seal ❒...
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❒ Insert previously removed thermal insulation ❒ Position the shaft bypass flap to the left stop ❒ Push the drive of the bypass flap onto the shaft so that the direction of rotation left ("L") is visible Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
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Assembly Adapting the electrostatic precipitator system (if required) ❒ Secure drive with torque arm and install cover plates ❒ Install the flue pipe flange on the side of the control cabinet ❒ Insert thermal insulation and install flue pipe cover plates If the flue pipe flange of the flue gas outlet is mounted centrally on the upper side: ❒...
Connections: ▪ A – Lower flue gas connection: Raw gas inlet (pipe from boiler) ▪ B – Upper flue gas connection: Clean gas outlet (pipe to the induced draught) Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Assembly Electrical connection 5.10 Electrical connection DANGER When working on electrical components: Risk of electrocution! When work is carried out on electrical components: ❒ Always have work carried out by a qualified electrician ❒ Observe the applicable standards and regulations ➥...
All values can be configured in the following menu: System menu Heating circuits & Flue gas Flue gas filter system treatment For other settings, refer to the operating instructions for the boiler controller supplied. Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Commissioning Check the direction of rotation of the ash screw 6.3 Check the direction of rotation of the ash screw When commissioning the modular electrostatic precipitator, check the direction of rotation of the ash screw as follows: ❒ Remove the key plate of the ash container from the safety limit switch and re- insert it ➥...
Therefore: ❒ Have the electrostatic precipitator checked by professionals at appropriate intervals ➥ Froling accepts no liability for damage caused by unqualified personnel Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
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Operation / maintenance WARNING Inspection and cleaning work with the boiler switched on Serious injuries from automatic startup of the boiler and severe burns from hot parts and the flue gas pipe are possible. Therefore: ❒ Only carry out work on the boiler when the main switch is turned off ❒...
NOTICE! Dispose of the ash in accordance with national regulations! NOTICE! After installing the ash container and inserting the key plate into the safety limit switch, the ash screw rotates for a few seconds. Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Periodic inspection and cleaning Cleaning electrodes and the interior 8 Periodic inspection and cleaning The electrostatic precipitator system must be inspected and cleaned at appropriate intervals depending on the operating hours and fuel quality. Inspection and cleaning must be repeated after not more than 1000 operating hours or at least every six months.
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➥ IMPORTANT: Use a dust mask (filter class FFP2 or higher)! ➥ CAUTION: Clean the baskets very carefully, they must not be deformed! ❒ Check all seals for damage and replace if necessary Installation and Operating Instructions EF 250-500 | M2140120_en...
Decommissioning Disassembly 9 Decommissioning 9.1 Disassembly To disassemble the system, follow the steps for assembly in reverse order. 9.2 Disposal ❒ Ensure that they are disposed of in an environmentally friendly way in accordance with waste management regulations. ❒ You can separate and clean recyclable materials and send them to a recycling centre.
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