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Summary of Contents for Solimar Air Knocker Series
- Page 1 Since 1985 AIR KNOCKER SERIES Instruction Manual KNR-15-SS KNR-20 KNR-30 / KNR-40 KNR-60 / KNR-80 KNR-100 KNR-20-SS KNR-30-SS / KNR-40-SS KNR-60-SS KNR-30-DI / KNR-40-DI KNR-60-DI / KNR-80-DI KNR-100-DI...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Precautions Introduction • The Air Knocker is designed to prevent materials from adhering to or blocking flow in process • Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before using the Knocker. equipment by using forced air. Do not use the Air Knocker for any other purpose. •... -
Page 3: Safety
Safety CAUTION FOR LONGER SERVICE LIFE: • When installing the air line, include a filter or filter/regulator prior to the Solenoid CAUTION valve to minimize dust getting into the Solenoid valve, which may inhibit the Knocker from operating properly. • Make sure the force of impact does not exceed the maximum level, as excessive FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION DURING OPERATION: impact may damage the vessel it is mounted on. -
Page 4: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts KNR Models KNR-DI Models Tube connector Tube connector Air supply and exhaust opening Plug #1 Air supply and exhaust opening Extension Tube / Tube Connector Option Mushroom valve Plug #1 Air tank Dia. of Exhaust I.D. of Max. Distance of Model (KNR-) Hole Screw Recommended Tube Extension Tube Piston Piston Air tank Cylinder Cylinder... -
Page 5: Installation
Installation KNR - DI Reinforcing Plate INSTALLING POSITION 1. INSTALLING POSITION ΦB ΦB Air deflation 3/8 inch 3/8 inch Welding For small cone,pyramid hopper. For large cone,pyramid hopper. In case of clinging on the surface In case of bad fluid materials. of wall and the inside pipe. - Page 6 Base assembly 3. WELDING THE BASE ASSEMBLY AND REINFORCING RIB: ORIENTATION BASE ASSEMBLY • Cut the reinforcing rib to match the configuration of the part to which it is to be mounted. Please make sure that the holes in the vessel and the base are Reinforcing rib •...
- Page 7 Exhaust hole of the knocker body becomes downward 4. MOUNTING THE KNOCKER: 5. PRESCRIBED DIMENSIONS FOR THE KNR-DI MODEL MOUNTING: When attaching Knocker unit and base with bolt set, pay attention to If not using the base assembly provided, make sure that the dimensions of the part to which the the torque to prevent loosening by the impact of the Knocker.
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Page 8: Piping
Piping 2. TUBE LENGTH IN STANDARD PIPING • Make air lines as short as possible to maximize the impact force. • The maximum length of a piping tube changes with model, air pressure, and control unit, and may decrease Knocker effectiveness by 10 to 20%. •... - Page 9 3. EXAMPLE IN RELAY SYSTEM PIPING: D/E/F 4. TUBE LENGTH OF RELAY SYSTEM PIPING AND AIR PRESSURE • Relay system piping method that connects two or • In relay system piping, compressed air in the relay tube is also used for operation air of the Knocker. Make the length of the Dummy tube piping tubes equal...
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Page 10: Test Operation And Settings Before Use
Test Operation and Replacement Period Settings Before Use For Consumables After mounting and piping the Knocker, run a test operation and complete the settings in Replace consumables as set out in the following table: accordance with the following procedure: 1. Set the air pressure to 44 psi. (14.5 psi at relay piping) Replacement How to determine the replacement period 2. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Specifications Simple diagnosis by checking audible and visual signs and signs detectable by touch. List of Models: Impulsive Force Phenomenon Sign Cause Action Stroke Working Stroke Converts Model Cycle Weight Pressure Consumption Energy into The air pressure is low Increase the air pressure (KNR-) (cycle/... -
Page 12: Dimensions
Dimensions M" means curve surface (inches) dimension Model ΦA ΦC ΦE ΦJ ΦK ΦN Tube Size M" (KNR-) Φ1/4 × Φ1/8 15-SS 1.34 –– –– –– –– 3.39 (.94) –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 1/8” NPT Φ1/4 × Φ1/8 20 / 20-SS 2.25 2.25... - Page 13 Since 1985 Solimar Pneumatics | Minneapolis, MN 55432 USA | 1.800.233.7109 | P: 763.574.1820 F: 763.574.1822 | email: solimar@solimarpne.com Solimar, Solimar-USA and the Radial Ridge Design are trademarks of Solimar Pneumatics...
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