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  • Page 1 Cyclone FA Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................2 1.1. How it works ..........................3 1.2. Accessories ........................... 4 1.2.1. Supporting legs ........................4 1.2.2. Dustbin ..........................4 1.2.3. Expansion chamber ....................... 5 1.3. Overall dimensions........................6 1.4. Technical datasheet ........................8 2. INTALLATION ............................. 10 2.1.

  • Page 3: Product Description

    Cyclones FA. Maintenance Manual 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The cyclone FA is a high efficiency separator which guarantees an efficient separation of the fine as well as the bigger particles. It can be used for several industrial applications, such as heavy molding, grinding, planing, cabinet workshops, dust transfer systems or material separation.

  • Page 4: How It Works

    1.1. How it works Clean air outlet • During normal operation, dust laden enters cyclone unit through the loaded air inlet. Inner cylinder Loaded air inlet • The air and the material are diverted into a spiral motion around the inside perimeter.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    1.2. Accessories 1.2.1. Supporting legs Square profiled legs, welded to 5mm or 8mm sheet metal holders. Powder coated RAL 5010. * For overall dimensions, please see attached tables in Chapter 1.3. ** For technical data, please see attached tables in Chapter 1.4. Supporting legs for FA cyclone 1.2.2.

  • Page 6: Expansion Chamber

    1.2.3. Expansion chamber The expansion chamber allows to optimize the FA cyclone's efficiency and gives a better air/ dust separation. The expansion chamber is made of ST37 sheet metal, powder coated RAL5010. * For overall dimensions, please see attached tables in Chapter 1.3. ** For technical data, please see attached tables in Chapter 1.4.

  • Page 7: Overall Dimensions

    1.3. Overall dimensions...
  • Page 8 Cyclone Type FA-020 ø 225 ø 399 1465 ø 160 FA-035 ø 250 ø 499 1020 1790 ø 200 FA-050 ø 250 ø 499 1020 1790 ø 200 ø 400 FA-065 ø 709 1104 1414 2518 ø 300 FA-100 ø 550 ø...

  • Page 9: Technical Datasheet

    Legs mass FA-020 0.13 FA-035 0.25 FA-050 0.25 FA-065 FA-100 2.08 FA-130 FA-160 FA-180 10.95 1301 Cyclone FA with legs and dustbin Dustbin mass Dustbin mass Dustbin (with rigid (with flexible Type Total mass volume connection) connection) FA-020 FA-035 FA-050 FA-065...
  • Page 10 Cyclone FA with legs and expansion chamber Expansion Expansion chamber chamber Extra legs Type Total mass mass volume mass FA-020 0.02 FA-035 0.05 FA-050 0.05 FA-065 0.15 FA-100 FA-130 0.75 FA-160 1281 1.54 FA-180 1788 2.22 Pressure loss in FA cyclones...

  • Page 11: Intallation

    2. INTALLATION The installation of the cyclone has to be performed by qualified personnel only. For heavy parts use the right equipment and do not work alone. 2.1. Cyclone installation Step 1: Transport the cyclone to the desiderate place with the help of the lifting eyes. FA Cyclone's lifting eyes Recommended lifting method for...

  • Page 12: Installation For A Cyclone With Legs

    2.2. Installation for a cyclone with legs Step 1: Chapter 2.1. Please follow the installation steps in for cyclone installation. Step 2: Unscrew the bolts where legs are being positioned and position the leg to the bottom part of the cyclone’s hopper flange. *CAUTION! Make sure each leg is in the right position.
  • Page 13 Step 4: Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to attach the other three leg supports. Step 5: Loosen all the fasteners from the lower arm of the leg support. Step 6: Attach the lower arm to the cyclone’s hopper lower flange with M10 fasteners.

  • Page 14: Installation Of The Dustbin

    Step 7: Tighten all the loose fasteners for a good fixation. Step 8: Repeat the Step 5, Step 6 and Step 7 for the other leg supports. Step 9: Anchor the legs to the floor with the correct fasteners. 2.3. Installation of the dustbin Step 1: Chapter 2.2.
  • Page 15 Step 3: Use sealing tape on the connector's flange and connect it to the lower flange of the cyclone with the correct fasteners. FA Cyclone Sealing tape Outlet duct Step 4: Fix the dustbin. * For dustbins with rigid connection - Lock the dustbin to the transition with the three clamps.

  • Page 16: Removing The Dustbin

    2.4. Removing the dustbin Step 1: Unlock the dustbin. * For dustbins with rigid connection Unlock the three clamps from the dustbin. * For dustbins with flexible connection Unlock the lock ring which fixes the dustbin to the connector. Step 2: Roll the dustbin to the desired location and empty its contents.

  • Page 17: Installation Of The Expansion Chamber

    Step 3: Fix the dustbin again. Please follow the Step 4 Chapter 2.3. 2.5. Installation of the expansion chamber When using an expansion chamber, extra legs are added under the standard leg support, so that the space left between the floor and the lowest part of the cyclone is always 1 meter.
  • Page 18 Step 3: Place the crosspiece onto the extra leg support's profiles. Step 4: Use M10 fasteners to attach the crosspiece to the leg support. Step 5: Anchor the legs to the floor with the correct fasteners. Step 6: Attach the expansion chamber by its flange to the lower flange of the cyclone with the correct fasteners.

  • Page 19: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    3. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Clean the cyclone regularly. If the dust outlet is blocked, please clean the inside of the cyclone. Replace any components that are damaged or broken. 3.1. Removing the dustbin transition Step 1: Unscrew the fasteners which attach the dustbin transition to the cyclone. FA Cyclone Sealing tape Outlet duct...

  • Page 20: Replacing A Cyclone's Part

    3.3. Replacing a cyclone's part Step 1: Unscrew the middle part flanges fasteners. Higher part Cone Step 2: Replace the cone or the higher part. Step 3: Attach the cyclone with the correct fasteners. Use sealing tape to make it airtight. Higher part Sealing tape Cone...

  • Page 21: Dismantling & Recycling

    4. DISMANTLING & RECYCLING When dismantling a unit, be sure to keep in mind the following important information : As the unit is dismantled, set aside all still functioning parts in order to re-use them on another unit. You should always separate the different materials depending on their type : iron, rubber, oils, greases, etc…...

  • Page 22: Spare Parts

    Google Map View Google Map NOTE : All drawings and references contained within this manual are non-contractual and are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the Formula Air group and its partners.

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