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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions SAF X Filters SERIAL NUMBER ORDER NUMBER CATALOG NUMBER TESTED BY NOTE: This Document Contains Amiad Confidential Information. Copying and Distributing This Document are Strictly Prohibited.
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• Use the filter only for its intended use as designed by Amiad, any misuse of the filter may lead to undesired damage and may affect your warranty coverage. Please consult with Amiad prior to any non-regular use of this equipment.
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Operation procedures exactly as described in this manual. • Commissioning the filter should be done by an authorized Amiad technician, do not attempt to commission the filter unaccompanied since this may lead to undesired damage and may affect your warranty coverage.
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Maintenance Before any maintenance or non-regular operation please read the following: • Servicing the filter should be done only by technicians authorized by Amiad. • Disconnect the filter from the power supply and lock the Main Power Switch. • Disconnect the compressed air supply, release the residual pressure, and lock the Pneumatics Main Valve.
3. Technical Specifications SAF-X 1500 General Consult manufacturer for Maximum flow rate 80 m 352 gpm optimum flow depending on filtration degree & water quality. Design Pressure 10 bar(g) 150 psi Pressure is critical during the flushing cycle. Consult manufacturer for the Min.
5. Technical Specifications SAF-X 3000 General Consult manufacturer for Maximum flow rate 160 m 700 gpm optimum flow depending on filtration degree & water quality. Design Pressure 10 bar(g) 150 psi Pressure is critical during the flushing cycle. Consult manufacturer for the Min.
7. Technical Specifications SAF-X 4500 General Consult manufacturer for Maximum flow rate 240 m 1,060 gpm optimum flow depending on filtration degree & water quality. Design Pressure 10 bar(g) 150 psi Pressure is critical during the flushing cycle. Consult manufacturer for the Min.
9. Description of Filter Operation Introduction: The SAF-X Series is sophisticated yet easy-to-operate family of automatic filters, with a self-cleaning mechanism driven by an electric motor. The SAF-X is designed to work with various types of screens in filtration degrees from 10 to 800 micron. There are three models in the series, 4500, 3000 and 1500.
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Operation Modes The SAF-X may be found in any of the following modes: Filtering mode: This is the normal function condition. DP value is below set point. Flushing is not active, and the control system is ready to initiate a flushing cycle. Flushing mode: A mode in which the flushing process is in progress.
10. Installation Instructions General 1. Before beginning the installation process, carefully read the safety instructions section and make sure that all workers at the installation site are fully aware of and comply with, these and any other local safety instructions. 2.
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4 of this document. 1. Control Panel – Amiad Control panels are suitable for outdoor installation; however, dry, and protected place is always preferred. Eye contact between the control panel and the filter is highly recommended. 2. Motor wiring – Use long enough cable to allow the drive unit to be removed and placed near the filter for maintenance, without having to disconnect them from the cable.
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Typical Installation Drawing Flushing Line Non-Return By-Pass Valve Check Valve Start-up and first operation 1. Make sure all the electrical cables are properly wired according to the relevant drawings. 2. Turn on control power and 24VAC but leave OL protector off. Verify that the limit switches are wired correctly by manually toggling them.
11. Commissioning Pre-Commissioning Step Action Comments Confirm Verify that all piping is connected and tightened Verify that inlet, outlet and drain valves are closed Power available but main switch is Verify that power and control wiring are completed. disconnected. Verify that Flushing Valve Solenoid or Actuator is properly wired.
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Commissioning Step Action Comments Confirm Slightly open the Inlet valve and fill the filter gradually until no more air is coming out from the air release valve. Open the inlet valve completely Verify that the pressure in the filter is within the designed Inspect and remedy any leaking.
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Suction Scanners: Two types of scanners are available: STD (Non SLN) Suction Scanner, used for 80-to-800-micron applications (Item #11). SLN Suction Scanner, used for fine filtration 50 micron and below (Item #18). STD (Non SLN) Suction Scanners parts schedule: SAF-X 1500 ITEM CAT.
14. Parts Drawings Item #18: SLN Suction Scanner, used for fine filtration 50 and below. Item #11: STD (Non SLN) Suction Scanner, used for 80-to-800-micron applications. (Check which one is relevant for your case). Installation & Operation Manual SAF-X 910101 001301 01.2022...
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Details on Page 35 Details on Page 35 Details on Page 35 SAF-X 910101 001301 01.2022 Installation & Operation Manual...
15. Maintenance Equipment and Materials Auxiliary materials (Materials will appear in the document by their ID) Material Description Figure Thread locking Loctite 243 Used to lock bolts to avoid openings due to ML-1 vibration. Cat. No. 780201-000031 Silicone Grease MOLYKOTE(R) PG-21 PLASTISLIP GREASE ML-2 Used for O-ring lubrication Cat.
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Tools and Equipment will appear in the document by their ID. Tool / Jig Description Figure TL-1 Seal Extractor Hex Key (Allen): TL-2 Standard metric set Hex Sockets (1/2" drive): Standard metric set up to 24mm TL-3 1/2” Drive Breaker Bar 1/2"...
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Weekly or bi-weekly maintenance • Inspect the filter as described above. • Check that there is grease on the drive shaft, and drive bushing. Add grease if necessary. • Check for any leakage from the scanner shaft. If necessary, replace the Shaft Sealing Assembly (8). Annual maintenance A thorough overhaul maintenance is recommended once every year or when the filter has completed about 50,000 flush cycles.
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Screen COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) Screen cleaning is required as part of the maintenance procedure or in case the filtration system is significantly clogged. In most cases cleaning with high pressure washer is sufficient. Wash the Screens with high pressure washer. Rinse the Screens from outside-in, and then rinse their interior surface. Check the Screens for clogged surface and any mechanical damage, using a strong flashlight.
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Dismantling and Assembling the Filter Components Dismantling: • Prior to opening the filter, perform flush cycle by pressing the "TEST" push button. • Close the filter inlet and outlet valves and open the drain valve to release the pressure and drain the filter. •...
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Changing the Shaft Sealing Assembly: 1. Changing the Shaft Sealing Assembly (26) is recommended as preventive maintenance or when it is significantly leaking. 2. Dismantle the filter and pull out the suction scanner (see above instructions). 3. Remove the Bearing Stopper (27) 4.
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Restarting the filter Double check and re-tighten the lid bolts and any other relevant bolts that might became loose. Clean the working area and remove any unused parts and tools from the vicinity. Connect power supply to the filter and open the relevant switches. Initiate a few “dry”...
16. Troubleshooting Malfunction Possible Cause Corrective Action Close downstream valve and initiate 3-5 consecutive flush cycles. Extreme load of Switch to continuous flushing mode (if applicable) and suspended solids. gradually open downstream valve. Watch the DP, if stable – try to return to normal operation mode.
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Manufacturer Amiad Water Systems Ltd. D.N. Galil Elyon 1, 1233500, Israel . Tel: +972 4690 9500 | Fax: +972 48141159 | Email: info@amiad.com European Authorised Representative for CE Obelis s.a. Bd Général Wahis 53, 1030 Brussels, Belgium. Tel: +(32) 2732 5954 | Fax: +(32) 27326003 | Email: mail@obelis.net...
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