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REV 08 28/08/2019 FLUITECO reserves the right to make any change to its machines whenever the company feels that there is a necessity to do so. This manual is not to be sold to others for viewing without the written permission of FLUITECO.
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This manual is an integral part of the supply of machinery, in the case it suffers damage and becomes unreadable in any part, demand a copy to FLUITECO. FLUITECO assumes no liability for the misuse of the machine and for any damage caused as a result of any operation not covered or described in this manual.
Index GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................5 INTRODUCTION ................................5 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL ............................5 IDENTIFY THE UNIT ................................ 6 CONFORMITY DECLARATION ............................6 TECHNICAL SERVICE ..............................6 SAFETY ................................... 7 SAFETY LABEL POSITION ..............................7 LIFTING AND INSTALLATION .............................. 8 CHECKS AFTER RECEPTION ............................
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................ 20 USE OF THE MACHINE ..............................21 CHECKING AND STARTING ............................21 WASHING SYSTEM ............................... 22 PNEUMATIC COUNTERWEIGHT........................... 23 MAINTENANCE ................................24 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS FOR SAFETY ........................24 PERIODIC CHECKS ................................ 24 OTHER INFORMATION ..............................26 LONG TERM STORAGE ..............................26 DISMANTLING OF THE MACHINE ..........................
GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Before starting with any operation, it is necessary to have read the manual very carefully , as to avoid any problem and/or mistaken usage of the machine, which could potentially be dangerous for the objects and the employees in proximity.
This operation and maintenance manual is part of the machine and it must be easily reachable by all the personnel in charge. In case of necessity to contact FLUITECO, even after reading the instruction, it is necessary to have this manual close at hand, to have a better understanding of all the explanations.
Please always remember to inform our Service about the serial number of the machine. The serial number is always reported on the Plate of the machine. SAFETY This machine has been designed and constructed according to the applicable regulations for prevention of accidents in reference both to the mechanical and electrical parts.
LIFTING AND INSTALLATION CHECKS AFTER RECEPTION When receiving the machine it is necessary to check if the type and the quantities are as per order confirmation. It is necessary to verify also that the machine is complete in all the parts as per the transport document. Before unloading, please check that the machine was not damaged during the transport.
It is forbidden to use clamps, rings, open hooks or other system that does not guarantee the safety in the lifting operation. The lifting and positioning operation must be executed only by competent personnel. it is forbidden to remove the hooks from the eyelets while transporting the machine.
It is responsibility of the user to preview the positioning area with the safety devices as per the present manual. INSTALLATION During installation it is necessary to think beforehand about the proper movement space around the machine to do the maintenance service safely. FIXING The installation area must be appropriate for the weight and the dimensions of the machine.
A bad fixation could cause damage to the employees and to the objects surrounding the machine. It is necessary to follow very carefully the instructions of this manual and verify all of the bolts’ fixation and the stability of the whole structure.
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WARNINGS: Electric work must be executed only by a specialized employee. Check that the voltage is the same as per the name plate present on the electric motor. Electric cables must have the correct dimensions as requested by the electric motor. It is forbidden to work on the electric motor when it is in tension.
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SD-Sludge screw press is supplied with one washing connection 1”. Solenoid valve represents an optional. SAFETY RULES NOT PERMISSIBLE USE The machine is provided with all safety devices, but due to the functioning of it, there is a part that can be protected only inside the plant where the machine is installed (please check the figure hereunder).
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The machine can be used only for the use it was designed to (see 4.1). • Every modification regarding the use or the safety conditions can be executed only from FLUITECO personnel, and following this, FLUITECO refuses every responsibility for unauthorized modifications or damages caused from these chenges.
Before starting the machine it is necessary to be sure that all the safety devices are active. FLUITECO srl refuses every responsibility for damage to people and objects caused form the absence and/or tampering of the safety devices (notices and protections).
RESIDUAL RISKS FLUITECO srl has produced and built the machine specifically trying to reduce the risks as much as possible. Some risks related to the incorrect maintenance process otherwise are impossible to be deleted during the designing phase and realization of the machine.
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the machine built by the installer must be according to EN 60204-1. Hot surfaces: some mechanical objects placed Wait for the gear to reach room temperature. inside the machine can reach a temperature higher than 60° degree in case of malfunction...
2- The sludge is conditioned with polyelectrolyte to obtain the correct flocculation in term of size and consistency of the flocs. 3- In the case Fluiteco supplied only the SD Screw Press without all others items of the sludge dewatering plant, including Polyelectrolyte preparation and dosing system and sludge/polyelectrolyte mixing system, Fluiteco will respond only on...
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Here following the principal characteristics and dimensions of the main models SD produced by FLUITECO PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS THE DATA HERE ABOVE IS INDICATIVE. PLEASE MAKE REFERENCE TO THE SPECIFIC DATA GIVEN WITH OUR SPECIFIC TECHNICAL/ECONOMIC OFFER AIR NOISE EMISSION: Level of acoustic pressure pondered (LpA doesn’t exceed the 70 dB )
USE OF THE MACHINE WARNINGS: Before proceeding with the activation and switch-off of the machine, check that all conditions or obstacles which could impede the working of the unit are eliminated. Before proceeding with the activation and switch-off of the machine check also that all safety devices are present and perfectly effective.
WASHING SYSTEM The machine is provided with an appropriate washing system. It’s composed of an arc tube with nozzles which move along all the basket’s length through guides. At the start and at the end of the left guide there’s placed 2 limit switches which provide to change of rotation of the gear motor.
PNEUMATIC COUNTERWEIGHT 1- Open the air, opening the valve C. 2- Before starting the machine, close the counterweight: open the valve A and close the valve B. The counterweight remains closed during the working cycle. 3- Adjust the pressure using the pressure regulator D. The pressure range is from 1 to 6 bar and the setting depends on the type of the material.
MAINTENANCE PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS FOR SAFETY CAUTIONS: Before making any maintenance, please switch off the electric power. N.B. For the lubrication of the gearbox is recommended to refer to the Operation and maintenance catalogue in attach. SAFETY CONDITIONS IN CASE OF MAINTENANCE In case of particularly dangerous conditions, a second person must be present together with the technician in charge for maintenance.
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PERIODIC CHECKS DESCRIPTION TIMING Screen basket efficiency Weekly Washing system efficiency Weekly Bolts fixing Every 100 hours Absence of clogging in the outlet zone Weekly Absence of blockage liquid return pipe Weekly Gearbox Monthly Electric motor Monthly Sliding chains, guides and sprockets Every 6 Months...
Gearmotor oil must be stocked in a proper area. PRECAUTIONS: Dismantling of the machine must be executed following general and local environmental rules. HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS To order spare parts you can contact Fluiteco at sales@fluiteco.com and specify the following data : •...
SCREW CONVEYOR GEAR MOTOR All technical features and maintenance explanations are indicated in the manufacturer's guide attached to the present manual (ATTACHED 1). WASHING GEAR MOTOR All technical features and maintenance explanations are indicated in the manufacturer's guide attached to the present manual (ATTACHED 1).
The pressure is probably very high. Please the dried sludge check the activation instructions at page 23 of the present manual. Please check the inlet flow. May be that SD screw press is receiving higher flow rate higher than the maximum capacity.
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Please check the level of the flocculation at the inlet of the unit. 4- Performance of the SD screw press is variable Please check the sludge before the flocculation (id the TSS changes also the polymer quantity must change to keep...