Summary of Contents for ProFlo PFB Series
- Page 1 ILTRATION YSTEM PFB-SERIES ELECTRIC SELF-CLEANING SCREEN FILTER INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ProFlo Inc. 5960 Marion Dr. Denver, CO 80216 USA, Tel +1 720 201 5637 mkraft@profloinc.com; www.profloinc.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ILTRATION YSTEMS Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................. 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................3 DESCRIPTION & OPERATION .......................... 4 FILTER ASSEMBLY GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................ 4 FILTER OPERATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................5 TECHNICAL DATA ............................6 INITIAL INSTALLATION & OPERATION ......................7 MAINTENANCE & PERIODIC CHECKS ......................9 ELECTRIC MOTOR REMOVAL &... -
Page 3: Introduction
Screen Filter. This filter now joins the broad product family of filters produced and supplied by ProFlo for agriculture, municipal water and sewage systems, as well as all types of industrial applications. All products manufactured by ProFlo are easy to install, use, service, and operate. -
Page 4: Description & Operation
ILTRATION YSTEMS DESCRIPTION & OPERATION FILTER ASSEMBLY GENERAL DESCRIPTION The PFB-SERIES self-cleaning filter enables high quality filtration from grades of 200-4000 µm (micron) from various types of water sources such as sewage, reservoirs, rivers, lakes, and wells. The PFB-SERIES filter contains the following parts: 1. -
Page 5: Filter Operation General Description
ILTRATION YSTEMS FILTER OPERATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION General Operation Water enters the filter through the “Inlet” (7) and passes through the "Screen" (2), which purifies the flow by separating smaller particles from the water. The purified water exits the filter through the "Outlet" (1). Self-Cleaning Process As impurities on the "Screen"... -
Page 6: Technical Data
ILTRATION YSTEMS TECHNICAL DATA Standard Characteristics: Inlet/outlet on an axis of 90°. Filter housing material of construction: C.S. (Carbon steel). The filters are electrostatically coated with polyester or epoxy powder at a thickness of 150-200 µm (micron) and oven cured. ... -
Page 7: Initial Installation & Operation
ILTRATION YSTEMS INITIAL INSTALLATION & OPERATION General The filter assembly is protectively packed with all parts assembled. Installation 1. Remove the filter assembly from the wooden pallet. 2. Connect the filter assembly to the inlet and outlet lines. 3. Connect drain line to the outlet of the flushing valves; the line should not constrain the flushing water flow. - Page 8 ILTRATION YSTEMS Initial Operation 1. Gradually open the inlet valve (make sure that the outlet valve, if installed, is open). WARNING Take precaution while operating the filter as the filter may enter a flushing mode automatically, without prior warning. 2. Check the filter assembly and its connections for leaks. 3.
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Page 9: Maintenance & Periodic Checks
ILTRATION YSTEMS 6 MAINTENANCE & PERIODIC CHECKS ELECTRIC MOTOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Close the inlet and the outlet line valves. 2. Make sure that the filter is drained and electric power is disconnected prior to service. 3. A qualified technician must carry out the electrical connections. 4. - Page 10 ILTRATION YSTEMS Figure 3: Electric Motor Removal & Installation Page 10 of 22 5960 Marion Dr. Denver, CO 80216 USA, Tel. +1 720 201 5637; mkraft@profloinc.com; www.profloinc.com...
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Page 11: Shaft Sealing Installation
ILTRATION YSTEMS SHAFT SEALING INSTALLATION 1. Close the inlet and the outlet line valves. 2. Make sure that the filter is drained and electric power is disconnected prior to service. 3. A qualified technician must carry out the electrical connections. 4. - Page 12 ILTRATION YSTEMS 23. Position the motor cover (2). Install the fasteners (1). 24. Connect the electric motor to the electrical power source according to the marking previously made in step 4. 25. Slightly tighten the seal tightening nut (10) – see step 30. 26.
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Page 13: Brushes Shaft And Brush Units Removal & Installation
ILTRATION YSTEMS BRUSHES SHAFT AND BRUSH UNITS REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Close the inlet and the outlet line valves. 2. Make sure that the filter is drained and electric power is disconnected prior to service. 3. A qualified technician must carry out the electrical connections. 4. -
Page 14: Filtration Screen Assembly Removal & Installation
ILTRATION YSTEMS Figure 5: Brush Assembly & Brush Units Removal & Installation Page 14 of 22 5960 Marion Dr. Denver, CO 80216 USA, Tel. +1 720 201 5637; mkraft@profloinc.com; www.profloinc.com... - Page 15 ILTRATION YSTEMS FILTRATION SCREEN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Close the inlet and the outlet line valves. 2. Make sure that the filter is drained and electric power is disconnected prior to service. 3. A qualified technician must carry out the electrical connections. 4.
- Page 16 ILTRATION YSTEMS 18. Perform a flushing cycle manually according to the operation manual of the control unit. 19. Verify that the motor is spinning clockwise, brush units touch the screen and the hydraulic flushing valve closes at the end of the flushing cycle. 20.
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Page 17: Periodic Checks
ILTRATION YSTEMS PERIODIC CHECKS Perform annual Periodic Checks at the beginning of the season according to the following instructions (refer also to safety instructions in chapter 2): 1. Check the condition of the body seal. If necessary, replace the body seal. 2. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
ILTRATION YSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING DP IS HIGHER THAN THE PRE-SET VALUE (FLUSHING DOES NOT START) Page 18 of 22 5960 Marion Dr. Denver, CO 80216 USA, Tel. +1 720 201 5637; mkraft@profloinc.com; www.profloinc.com... - Page 19 ILTRATION YSTEMS FLUSHING DOES NOT END Page 19 of 22 5960 Marion Dr. Denver, CO 80216 USA, Tel. +1 720 201 5637; mkraft@profloinc.com; www.profloinc.com...
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- Page 21 ILTRATION YSTEMS IPB Parts list Description Description Body cover M6 Bolt Washer M6 Washer Spinning shaft Motor cover U-Ring (body seal) Electric motor and gearbox assembly Brushes shaft Shaft splint Brush unit Motor shaft Brush unit tightening screw Bolt Screen handle screw Upper screen handle M6 Bolt O-Ring seal...
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Page 22: Warranty
[hear after referred to as Product(s)] will be free from any original defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year. During the warranty period, ProFlo will repair or replace, at its option, Product(s) and or parts found to be defective under normal use, only when the Product is installed and operated in accordance with ProFlo’s installation...
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