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T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N C L E A N A I R S O L U T I O N S
AAF
INTERNATIONAL
®
INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
RotoClone
W

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  • Page 1 T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N C L E A N A I R S O L U T I O N S INTERNATIONAL ® INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL RotoClone ™...
  • Page 2 © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited. RotoClone, AAF, REDClean, REDFiltration, and Reliable Efficient Durable are registered trademarks of American Air Filter Company, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Normal Operation ......................10 3.4 Sizes ............................13 3.5 Filter elements ........................13 3.6 Weights ........................... 14 3.7 Food Quality RotoClone W ................... 14 3.8 Range Hood and FM Controls ..................15 PRODUCT SHIPMENT ......................16 4.1 How the product ships ....................16 4.2 Items that ship separately ..................
  • Page 4 © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited. RotoClone, AAF, REDClean, REDFiltration, and Reliable Efficient Durable are registered trademarks of American Air Filter Company, Inc.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    2.2 Safe working practices and staff training AAF International is fully committed to the safety of its employees and those of its customers. In this spirit the following guidelines are offered for the consideration of those responsible: ©...
  • Page 6: Dust Explosions

    Except as otherwise expressly provided in writing, AAF makes no representation or warranty in connection with explosion hazard equipment, ©...
  • Page 7: Nfpa 654 And Referenced Codes And Standards

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  • Page 8: Other Requirements

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  • Page 9: Electrical Hazards

    2.5 Rotating equipment The RotoClone W acts as a dust collector and as a fan. The impeller may rotate at nominal speeds approaching 3600 rpm and has the potential to cause severe injury. The collector’s impeller can be accessed through the collector from the air inlet if the ductwork is removed, from the outside of the collector through the collector discharge, and through various access panels.
  • Page 10: General Product Information

    3.2 Purpose and intended use The RotoClone W is a wet dust collector that is intended to be used for dust collection. Typical product applications include mining, coal handling, food processing, chemical handling, and general nuisance dusts.
  • Page 11 Arrangement A The RotoClone W Arrangement A is recommended for the collection of airborne granular dusts and mist up to loadings of 2 grains per cubic foot of inlet air. © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited.
  • Page 12 Arrangement D The RotoClone W Arrangement D is designed to collect heavy concentrations of airborne granular dust up to loadings of 10 grains per cubic foot of inlet air. The Arrangement D is equipped with an integral wet centrifugal pre-cleaner, which removes a high percentage of the incoming dust from the airstream.
  • Page 13: Sizes

    3.4 Sizes The RotoClone W Arrangement A is available in 12 sizes and the RotoClone W Arrangement D is available in 7 sizes as outlined in the table below. The table also shows the inlet dust load range for each Arrangement and the airflow range from the smallest to largest size.
  • Page 14: Weights

    Arrangement D, in the event that the drain line becomes plugged. 3.7 Food Quality RotoClone W “Food Quality” refers to features on the RotoClone W that make it readily accessible for interior cleaning, and exterior finishing to facilitate wash-down by minimizing surfaces that can collect and trap material or water.
  • Page 15: Range Hood And Fm Controls

    3.8 Range Hood and FM Controls A RotoClone W provided with Range Hood or FM controls has slightly different inlet piping and controls than the standard RotoClone W. The Range Hood RotoClone W has two (2) flow switches, two (2) solenoid valves, extra inlet nozzle(s);...
  • Page 16: Product Shipment

    PRODUCT RECEIPT AT THE DESIGNATED DELIVERY POINT The people of AAF International take pride in the quality of the products that we supply and it is our intention that our customer’s experience with our products and services be positive and satisfying. This process includes delivery. It is important to ensure that the product delivered is what was ordered and that it arrives at its destination in perfect condition.
  • Page 17: Damaged Goods

    Use clevises, not hooks, on the lifting sling. Use of spreader bars is recommended on all lifting slings. Check the drawings of the specific RotoClone W ordered for dimensions and weights to ensure proper lifting and installation equipment. © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited.
  • Page 18: Handling

    It is recommended that each item of equipment remain on its pallet until it has been moved to its final installation location. The RotoClone W may be moved using a forklift to lift the product using its shipping pallet, if available.
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  • Page 20: Site Preparation

    8.2 Foundations Foundations must be true, level, and rigid enough to prevent vibration and support the weight of the RotoClone W. See section 3.6 for net weights of the RotoClone W. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 9.1 Introduction...
  • Page 21: Assembling And Installing The Structure

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  • Page 22: Arrangement D

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  • Page 23 © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited. RotoClone, AAF, REDClean, REDFiltration, and Reliable Efficient Durable are registered trademarks of American Air Filter Company, Inc.
  • Page 24: Bearings

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  • Page 25: Drive

    9.2.4 Drive RotoClone W units are belt-driven. Motor, if supplied by others, should be equipped with adjustable slide base. Short center V-belt drives, if provided by others, are the preferred arrangement. V-belt drives are usually mounted by the factory in an Arrangement 9 motor mounting. Where the motor mounting is Arrangement 1 or the motor and drive are too large to be shipped mounted on the unit, refer to belt manufacturer’s recommendations for belt tension, or call AAF for...
  • Page 26: Water Connections

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  • Page 27 © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited. RotoClone, AAF, REDClean, REDFiltration, and Reliable Efficient Durable are registered trademarks of American Air Filter Company, Inc.
  • Page 28 © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited. RotoClone, AAF, REDClean, REDFiltration, and Reliable Efficient Durable are registered trademarks of American Air Filter Company, Inc.
  • Page 29 © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited. RotoClone, AAF, REDClean, REDFiltration, and Reliable Efficient Durable are registered trademarks of American Air Filter Company, Inc.
  • Page 30 © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited. RotoClone, AAF, REDClean, REDFiltration, and Reliable Efficient Durable are registered trademarks of American Air Filter Company, Inc.
  • Page 31 © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited. RotoClone, AAF, REDClean, REDFiltration, and Reliable Efficient Durable are registered trademarks of American Air Filter Company, Inc.
  • Page 32: Ductwork Installation

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  • Page 33: Start-Up & Operation

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  • Page 34: Maintenance

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  • Page 35: Nozzles And Strainer

    Since water quality varies, a monthly inspection, for the first year of operation is recommended, in order to determine a maintenance schedule. On a Food Quality RotoClone W, special attention should be paid to the spray nozzles and areas where there are quick opening access doors. These areas often require more frequent cleaning.
  • Page 36: Pre-Cleaner Inlet (Arr. D)

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  • Page 37: Emergency Overflow (Arr. D Only)

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  • Page 38: Replacement Of Shaft, Impeller Or Water Cone

    Replace any bearings, if removed, in original position and check impeller clearance per Figure 7 before tightening bearings onto shaft. Figure 6. Construction details of the RotoClone W shaft Assembly 11.10 Replacement of Shaft, Impeller or Water Cone Removal of the shaft, impeller, or water cone requires access to the front of the scroll.
  • Page 39 (or contact AAF for recommendation). The impeller is reattached to the shaft, but the taper lock hub screws are not tightened yet. All old gasket material should be removed from the scroll and water cone.
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  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

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  • Page 42: Dust Entrainment

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  • Page 43: Recommended Spare Parts

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  • Page 44 © 2015 American Air Filter Company, Inc. Any use of the text or images this document contains, without permission of American Air Filter Company, Inc., is prohibited. RotoClone, AAF, REDClean, REDFiltration, and Reliable Efficient Durable are registered trademarks of American Air Filter Company, Inc.
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  • Page 46 AAF Hava Filtreleri ve Ticaret AS Email: redfiltration@aafintl.com Hürriyet Mahallesi Daikin Australia Pty Ltd Yakac1k D-100 Kuzey Yan Yol No: 49/1-2 (AAF Australia & New Zealand Sales Office) AAF, S.A. 34876 Kartal, Istanbul, Turkey 15 Nyadale Road Scoresby Victoria 3179, C/ Urartea, 11...

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