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Ambient Collection System AT-3000 Installation and Operation Manual Installation, Operation, and Service Information This manual is property of the owner. Leave with the unit when set-up and start-up are complete. Donaldson Company reserves the right to change design and specifications without prior notice.
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Instruct all personnel on the safe use and maintenance procedures related to this equipment. Discuss any questions on the application, use, or maintenance of this equipment with a Donaldson Torit representative. For optimum collector performance, use only Donaldson Torit replacement parts.
Consult and comply with all National and Local Codes related to fire and/or explosion properties of combustible materials when determining the location and operation of all dust, fume, or mist collection equipment. Standard Donaldson Torit equipment is not equipped with fire extinguishing or explosion protection systems.
Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Operation During normal operation, dust-laden air enters the unit Filter cleaning is completed using pulse-jet technology. through the dirty-air inlet. Airflow is directed downward A solid-state timer energizes a solenoid valve, causing through the filter cartridges and collects on the outside the corresponding diaphragm valve to send a pulse of surfaces of the filter.
Control Drawing shipped with the unit. Installation Codes and Procedures Unit Location Codes may regulate recirculating filtered air in your facility. Donaldson Torit equipment is not Consult with the appropriate authorities designed to support site-installed having jurisdiction to ensure compliance ducts, interconnecting piping, or electrical with all national and local codes regarding services.
Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Rigging Instructions Electrical Wiring Electrical service or maintenance Suggested Installation Tools & Equipment work must be performed by Clevis Pins and Clamps Lifting Slings a qualified electrician and comply with all Crane or Forklift Pipe Sealant applicable national and local codes.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Standard Equipment Ceiling Installation All ceiling supports must be sized to accommodate the 3. Place another flat washer and 5/8-in lock nut on entire weight of the unit plus the weight of the collected the threaded rod under the mounting or suspension material.
In grounded systems, connect neutral to AT-3000 ambient collectors must be equipped with a control box to Terminal L2 on the terminal board. customer-supplied safety disconnect with short circuit All electrical components must be protection, contactor, and overload protection.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Compressed Air Installation Turn compressed-air supply OFF 1. Remove the plastic pipe plug from the unit’s air and bleed lines before performing manifold and connect the compressed-air supply service or maintenance work. line. Use thread-sealing tape or pipe sealant on all compressed-air connections.
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Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Turn compressed-air supply OFF and bleed lines before performing service or maintenance work. compressed-air connection either side fire sprinkler installed by others shut-off valve* compressed air supply Magnehelic gauge compressed-air regulator* solid-state timer disconnect switch* bleed-type...
Donaldson Company, Inc. Solid-State Timer Installation Electrical service or maintenance Input work must be performed by Order dependent. See wiring diagram. a qualified electrician and comply with all Output Solenoids applicable national and local codes. The load is carried and turned ON and OFF by the 200 Turn power off and lock out electrical power watt maximum-load-per-output solid-state switch.
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Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Control Box Disconnect Fan Starter Timer Board motor pressure 208-230V switch 230V 60 Hz/3Ph 115V start 1TGS solenoid stop valves COMM 110V junction Wiring by others Wiring by factory Typcial Solid-State Timer Wiring Output N Pulse ON-time for all outputs...
Donaldson Company, Inc. Preliminary Start-Up Check Electrical work during installation 9. Turn the compressed-air supply ON. Adjust pressure must be performed by a qualified regulator 90-psig. electrician and comply with all applicable 10 Check the operation of the solenoid valves by turning national and local codes.
Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Maintenance Information Instruct all personnel on safe use and maintenance following the manufacturer’s instructions. With procedures. the compressed air supply ON, check the cleaning valves, solenoid valves, and tubing for leaks. Replace Use proper equipment and adopt as necessary.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Dust Disposal 7. Clean the sealing surface with damp cloth. Standard Unit Clean dust from gasket sealing area to ensure a positive filter 1. Open the filter-access covers and remove the filter gasket seal. cartridges. See Filter Removal and Replacement. 8.
Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Hopper Unit 1. Open the filter-access covers and remove the filter 9. Turn electrical power and compressed air supply ON cartridges. See Filter Removal and Replacement. before starting unit. 2. Sweep or brush hopper walls. Compressed Air Components 3.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Split Taper™ Bushing Mounting Instructions Many fans are furnished with split taper bushings for Split Taper Bushing mounting the impeller to the shaft. When properly Hub of blower wheel assembled, the bushings grip the hub with a positive or pulley clamping action.
Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Optional Equipment Hopper Assembly Failure to lift the collector 1. Remove the bottom panel or protective shipping correctly can result in severe cover from the dirty-air plenum. personal injury or property damage. 2. Apply 1/4-in diameter, rope-type sealant to the Use appropriate lifting equipment and adopt hopper flange.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Magnehelic Gauge ® 4. Mount the gauge and bracket assembly to the The Magnehelic is a differential pressure gauge used to supporting structure using two, self-drilling screws. measure the pressure difference between the clean- and dirty-air chambers and provides a visual display of filter 5.
Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Photohelic Gauge ® Electrical service or 1. Choose a convenient, accessible location on or near maintenance work must be the unit for mounting that provides the best visual performed by a qualified electrician and advantage. comply with all applicable national and local 2.
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Donaldson Company, Inc. jumper blower/fan starter jumper transformer 115-V NO NC NC NO pressure start switch NO NC NC NO Photohelic stop gauge L1 L2 timer board Photohelic Gauge Wiring Photohelic Gauge Installation...
Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Delta P Control Alarm Description The Alarm setpoint is set to a higher setting than the High The Delta P Controller monitors the differential pressure Pressure On setpoint used to start the filter cleaning between the clean and dirty air plenums, providing a cycle.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Delta P Plus Control Description 2. Downtime Cleaning (DTC) - The Delta P Plus The Delta P Plus Controller monitors the differential Controller monitors the collection system. When pressure between the clean and dirty air plenums, the pressure drop exceeds the Low Pressure Off set providing a visual display of the filter condition.
Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Solenoid Muffler Solenoid mufflers help reduce the noise created by pulse cleaning. Sprinkler Head One 3/4-in horizontal sprinkler head is factory-installed on the dirty-air plenum. Install piping and a customer- supplied shut-off valve to control the water supply.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Remedy Improper motor wire size Rewire using the correct wire gauge as specified by Blower fan and motor do not start national and local codes. Not wired correctly Check and correct motor wiring for supply voltage. See motor manufacturer's wiring diagram.
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Ambient Collection System, AT-3000 Problem Probable Cause Remedy Lack of compressed air See Rating and Specification Information for Insufficient airflow continued compressed air supply requirements. Pulse cleaning not energized Use a voltmeter to check the solenoid valves in the control panel. Check pneumatic lines for kinks or obstructions.
Donaldson Company, Inc. Service Notes Date Service Performed Notes...
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Donaldson Company, Inc. Service Notes Date Service Performed Notes...
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The Donaldson Torit Warranty Donaldson warrants to the original purchaser that the major structural components of the goods will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for ten (10) years from the date of shipment, if properly installed, maintained and operated under normal conditions. Donaldson warrants all other Donaldson built components...
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