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Hi-Vacuum
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HVE Series Cartridge Collectors
Owner's Manual
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
Revised 11-20-20

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  • Page 1 FlexPro Hi-Vacuum Series HVE Series Cartridge Collectors Owner’s Manual Installation, Operation & Maintenance Revised 11-20-20...
  • Page 3 HVE-350-80-1 HVE-550-80-2 HVE-950-80-2 FlexPro Models: HVE-350-80-1 Hi-Vacuum Series HVE-550-80-2 HVE-950-80-2 HVE Series Cartridge Collectors Owner’s Manual Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manufactured by: RoboVent 37900 Mound Road Sterling Heights, MI 48310 USA (888) 762-6836 www.robovent.com ©2020 RoboVent All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 When your FlexPro dust collector is due for scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that RoboVent has specially trained staff to perform these tasks. If you would like one of our qualified service staff to discuss a customized service plan for your factory, don't hesitate to reach out.
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting ......Section 1100 ......Page 69 Appendix A: General Wiring Diagrams Appendix B: Parts List ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 7 SECTION 100 Important Safety Instructions ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    7. If welding stainless steel, special safety measures need to be followed when maintaining collector. Consult your Safety Director for further information on OSHA's Hexavalent Chromium Standards. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Glossary Of Terms

    SECTION 200 Glossary of Terms...
  • Page 10 This is typically either a hopper, or a tray. Control Panel (RV-3.0): A RoboVent Control System that controls the Blower and Pulsing functions through an easy to understand Interface. Control the pulse timing and trigger points;...
  • Page 11 Plenum: an enclosed chamber where a treated substance collects for distribution, as heated or conditioned air through a ventilation system. Pulse Cleaning System: In RoboVent’s FlexPro Dust Collectors, dust and fume enters from the side or back of the unit and flows from outside to inside the cartridge filters.
  • Page 12 This allows the dust collector to maintain a consistent airflow throughout the life of the cartridge filters while also saving energy by eliminating the need to run a collector at full speed with little to no filter resistance. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Specifications And Features

    SECTION 300 Specifications & Features...
  • Page 14 3/4" (19.05mm) NPT Hard Pipe Voltage Supply 480 Volts, 60 Hertz, 14 Full Load Amps 230 Volts, 60 Hertz, 28 Full Load Amps 575 Volts, 60 Hertz, 11 Full Load Amps Control Voltage 24 VDC ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 15 3/4" (19.05mm) NPT Hard Pipe Voltage Supply 480 Volts, 60 Hertz, 14 Full Load Amps 230 Volts, 60 Hertz, 28 Full Load Amps 575 Volts, 60 Hertz, 11 Full Load Amps Control Voltage 24 VDC ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 16 Contaminated air from process. Particulate is pulsed o filters and falls into the containment area. Spark and large particle deflector. Particulate collects in containment drum to be emptied during routine maintenance. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 17 Noise mu ler Electrical connection Control panel door Regenerative motor/blower Control panel assembly Compressed air pulse valve Filter clamp mechanism Cartridge filters Filter door dirty air inlet Hopper 20 Gallon particulate containment drum with latches ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 18 High-density sound materials and Bass Trap Acoustics have been implemented as part of the blower compartment. The acoustically designed plenum greatly reduces motor and blower noise levels and decreases ambient noise into the facility. FIGURE 3 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    It will also change the andon light to red and sound a high intensity audible alarm. (see Figure 7). FIGURE 7 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 20 SECTION 300 Specifications & Features 11. A15 PleatLock Filters (Standard, alternate medias are available) The A15 PleatLock filter media is RoboVent's high quality cellulose/polyester blend that provides superior filtration efficiency and long life in welding applications. Every filter is fire retardant and uses Nanofiber technology to achieve a MERV 15 efficiency rating.
  • Page 21 The effectiveness of this suppression system is greatly enhanced with the safe sensor smoke FIGURE 11 detection that is standard on all RoboVent FlexPro collectors. Once smoke is detected, the unit goes into an emergency alarm state, immediately shutting off the blower and activating the motorized dampers to a closed position.
  • Page 22 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Receiving And Inspection

    SECTION 400 Receiving & Inspection...
  • Page 24 Receiving & Inspection Receiving RoboVent equipment is typically shipped on skids or direct loaded. The number of skids will vary, depending the type, size and accessories ordered. The skids or direct loaded equipment are too heavy to lift by hand. The items will need to be unloaded by an industrial forklift, crane, or overhead crane.

  • Page 25: Installation

    SECTION 500 Installation...
  • Page 26 HMI and your FIGURE 13 HVE H-Vac machine is ready to go! HVE-950-80-2-CAB HEX BOLT METRIC PLAIN WASHER BONDED SEALING WASHER 1/2" GASKET M10 RIVNUT HDH-950-80-2 FIGURE 14 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 27 SECTION 600 Start-up/ Commissioning...
  • Page 28 RoboVent provides before it is connected to the collector. Clean, dry air is essential for operation. 4. The ductwork from the RoboVent collector to the cell/station(s) must be installed and connected. Make sure the muffler/silencer is installed. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 29 1. Check the electrical connection to the collector and ensure there are no loose wires. 2. Check the compressed air that was hooked-up to the RoboVent supplied regulator and confirm it is clean, dry, and set to 85 psi.
  • Page 30 17. Check the measured velocity (FPM) and airflow (CFM) vs. the designed velocity (FPM) and airflow (CFM). Verify the CFM at the fume guns. 18. Photos will be taken of the RoboVent Collector, RoboVent HMI, RoboVent Control Panel, Delta3 spark arrestor if applicable, ductwork install, and the customer’s cell.
  • Page 31 SECTION 700 System Balancing...

  • Page 32: System Balancing

    SECTION 700 System Balancing Before fully releasing your new RoboVent into production, RoboVent recommends a system balance. Balancing is recommended to ensure the designed velocity and airflow is being pulled from each drop on the system. The following process is a high-level view of how to balance an industrial ventilation experts.
  • Page 33 SECTION 800 Operating your FlexPro Collector using the ePad Controls ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 34 Login Allows customers to login with their provided User Name and Password to change parameters. SERVICE 47034330 Auto Control Enables RoboVent unit to be turned on or off from a connected machine. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 35 Message box which shows the current condition for the Motor overload. VFD Status Message box which shows the current condition of the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). Also allows user to reset when there is a fault. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 36 Auto Offline Pulse Cycle (On/Off ). Filter Pressure Message box which shows the current status of Filter Pressure in the collector. *Use the Arrow button to change readout from kPa in W.C. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 37 Hours Since Service Display showing the accumulated machine hours since service has been conducted on the collector. Service Hours Reset Service Hours reset button. When pushed resets the Service Hours Meter to zero. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 38 Suppression Tank Message Informs the operator that the Suppression Tank needs to be serviced. Collection Drum Message For optional barrel sensor, informs the operator that the collection drum is full and needs to be emptied. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 39 Allows for scrolling up and down by alarm and page. Alarm Notification Window Date: Shows current month, day and year. Time: Shows time when alarm was activated. State: Shows the current state of the alarm (active, deactivate and acknowledged). ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 40: System Settings Page

    Momentary contact to test blower rotation, etc. Pulse Test Momentary contact that energizes pulse valve. Helpful for diagnostics. Shut Down Delay Amount of Time (in minutes) equipment continues to run after the remote start signal ends. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 41 Bar Graph Control High Limit: Controls the position of the top pointer. Low Limit: Controls the position of the lower pointer Scale Maximum: Sets the overall range of the display. Usually set at 4.00. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 Usually set at 200 msec. (Note: The right hand zero is fixed, so enter 200 for 200). Post Cycles: Number of times each filter bank is pulsed after blower shutdown. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 43 Alarm Screen- Emergency Stop Tripped Indicates tripping of an E-stop. Unit controls are completely shutdown. Alarm Screen- Blower Overload Electrical power overload Escape; transfers to screen #2. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
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  • Page 45: Maintenance

    SECTION 900 Maintenance...
  • Page 46 Special care should be taken when servicing a in area that processes stainless steel. For more information regarding Hex Chrome, please visit OSHA’s section on Occupational Safety and Health Standards-Toxic and Hazardous Substances- Chromium (VI). ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 47: Monthly Maintenance

    Allowing enough time for this procedure is necessary to ensure filters are thoroughly cleaned thus improving filter life. (see Figure 18). FIGURE 18 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 48 (see Figure 23). 12. Ensure all doors and access panels are closed and dust tray is secure. 13. Check floor for any dust that may have spilled, clean as needed. FIGURE 22 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 49 (1-888-762-6836) for assistance and instructions to locate and test. 17. Now that all checks have been completed, return to normal 'ready' condition by turning blower off (indicated by a steady blue light). FIGURE 24 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 50 (see Figure 27). 8. Take care not to get dust into the clean air side. 9. Change the drum as detailed earlier in this maintenance section. FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 51 Cap FIGURE 31 button on left, third button down. c. After entering the User Name: SERVICE, press enter. (see Figure 32). FIGURE 32 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 52 I will be happy to review your settings and help change them. 17. Return to normal 'ready' condition by turning FIGURE 34 blower off and making sure system is still on (indicated by a blinking green light). (see Figure 34). ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 53 4. The Pressure Gauge is in the operable range. (see Figure 36). 5. The Nozzle Blowoff Caps are intact and FIGURE 37 undamaged. (see Figure 37). 6. Neither the Protected Equipment nor the Hazard has been replaced, modified, or relocated. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 54 3. The pressure gauge is in the operable range. (see Figure 36). 4. The Nozzle Blowoff Caps are intact and undamaged. (see Figure 37). 5. Neither the Protected Equipment nor the Hazard has been replaced, modified, or relocated. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 55 10 percent, the cylinder shall be refilled or replaced. 3. Remove the nozzle(s) and inspect for obstructions. Reinstall the nozzles. 4. Reinstall the cylinder and re-pressurize the detection tubing with nitrogen following the applicable procedures outlined in Section 5. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 56 ITEM INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION Is there any abnormal noise or vibration, or has the total operating time exceeded Cooling fan(s) Replace Cooling Fan 20,000 hours. Check UI-40 for elapsed cooling fan operation time. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 57 • High Ambient temperatures, humidity or altitudes above 3,300 feet • Frequent starting and stopping • Fluctuations of the AC power supply or load • Excessive vibration and/or shock loading • Poor environment, including dust, metal particles, salt, sulfuric acid, chlorine ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
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  • Page 59 SECTION 1000 Motor Greasing Guide ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 60 These motors are created with anti-friction, grease-lubricated bearings. Grease is essential to your motor bearings because it creates an oil film that counteracts the abrasive metal-to- metal contact that can occur between rotating elements. Follow RoboVent’s Motor Greasing Guidelines to properly lubricate your electric motor.

  • Page 61: Lubrication Procedure

    3000 hours 1000 hours DE & NDE: 6317, DE: 6313C3 & NDE: 6213C3 120 grams 2000 hours 1000 hours DE & NDE: 6317 & DE & NDE: 6313C3 120 grams 2000 hours 1000 hours ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 62 Severe Service: Greater than 16 hours of operation per day. Continuous operation under • high ambient temp (100 to 150° F), dirty moist locations, high vibration, heavy shock loading or where shaft extension end is hot. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 63 7.5 HP 8 grams 10 HP 12 grams 20 HP 16 grams 30 HP 19.5 grams 40 HP-50 HP 23.5 grams 60 HP-75 HP 27.5 grams 100 HP 34 grams 125 HP 42.5 grams ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 64 On applications with high or low temperatures, speed variation etc., the type of grease and relubrication intervals is given on an additional nameplate attached to the motor. ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 65 364 / 5T 60 HP 27 grams 4800 hours 9700 hours 404 / 5T 100 HP 34 grams 3000 hours 6000 hours 444 / 5T 125 HP 45 grams 2300 hours 4700 hours ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 66 Approved Grease • Shell Dolium R (factory installed) • Chevron SRI (standard service conditions) • Darmex 707 (high temp conditions) • Arrowshell 7 (low temp conditions) ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 67: Service Types

    254 to 286 (160 - 180) 25 HP-30 HP 6311 9 grams 324 to 365 (200 - 225) 40 HP 6313 12 grams 404 to 5000 (280 - 315) 100 HP-125 HP NU322 31.5 grams ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 68 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 1100 Troubleshooting ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 70 3. Make sure motor bearings are good. (Amperage rating will be higher than normal if bad.) 4. Blower could be out of balance. If this is the case call 1-888-ROBOVENT for assistance. 5. If the noise is an electrical hum in the control panel, it could be a defective VFD.
  • Page 71 3. In some cases high oil content is introduced in the welding process causing the oil to vaporize. This will cause the cartridge filters to load up prematurely. In this situation a specialized filter may be needed. Call the RoboVent Service Department at 1-888-ROBOVENT.
  • Page 72 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 73: General Wiring Diagrams

    APPENDIX A General Wiring Diagrams...

  • Page 74: Wiring Diagram

    APPENDIX A Wiring Diagram ePad Wiring Primary Wiring ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 75 APPENDIX A Wiring Diagram ePad Wiring Schematic PLC Wiring ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 76 APPENDIX A Wiring Diagram ePad PLC Wiring ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 77 APPENDIX A Wiring Diagram ePad PLC Wiring ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 78 APPENDIX A Wiring Diagram ePad VFD Wiring ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 79 APPENDIX A Wiring Diagram ePad Control PLC Wiring ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 80 APPENDIX A Wiring Diagram ePad Control Panel Cartridge Wiring ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 81 APPENDIX A Wiring Diagram ePad Wiring Notes ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 82 APPENDIX A Wiring Diagram HVE-350-80-1 Wiring A-10 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 83 APPENDIX A Wiring Diagram HVE-350-80-1 Wiring ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL A-11...
  • Page 84 A-12 ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 85: Parts List

    APPENDIX B Parts List...
  • Page 86 APPENDIX B Parts List ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 87 Pulse Nozzle FR-34 Filter Regulator - 3/4" MHG-2-RV-100 Minihelic Gauge DR-HDH-20-004 20 Gallon Drum RoboVent Customer Service: For replacement parts, service or to speak to a representative, contact RoboVent at: Phone: 888.ROBOVENT Email: customer.service@robovent.com ROBOVENT • FLEXPRO HI-VACUUM SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 88 Improving Lives through Clean Air ™ 37900 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 USA ROBOVENT.COM • 888.ROBOVENT ©2020 RoboVent...

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