Empire: The leader in air-blast technology Empire specializes in the design and manufacture of air-blast equipment and continues as an industry leader for more than 70 years. Today, Empire produces the most extensive line of air-blast products in the world. In addition to PEB blast booths and BVS dust collectors, our product lines include ProFinish...
OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR Collector Description The Empire BVS Dust Collector is a continuous operation, self contained blast booth ventilation system with continuous duty cartridge filter cleaning during dust collector operation. The BVS Dust Collector System components consists of a divided (dirty and clean side) Collector Housing, with (6) Empire Cartridge Filters, Air Inlet Baffle, Reverse Pulse Cartridge Cleaning System, (2) waste Dust Drawers and a 10 HP Fan Assembly.
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OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR BVS Operation The Empire BVS Dust Collector is a continuous operation, self contained blast booth ventilation system with on demand cartridge filter cleaning during dust collector operation. The BVS Dust Collector System ventilates the blast booth by drawing air into the booth through the baffled air inlets and through the room picking up airborne dust and fines.
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OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR Reverse Pulse Solenoids & Timer The BVS Solenoid Valve Enclosure with Timer is located inside the dust collector housing, behind the bottom access panel. The Solenoid and Timer continually pulse clean the cartridge filters during system operation. There are timer adjustments for pulsing but no other customer serviceable components.
OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR BVS Installation 1. The BVS Dust Collector is installed as part of the blast booth end wall assembly during blast booth construction. See “Installation Instructions Pre Engineered Blast Booth” Electrical All electrical wiring is to be made by a qualified electrician following adopted codes, standards, and procedures specified by the authority having jurisdiction for that location.
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OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR BVS Optional Component Installation Photohelic Gauge All electrical wiring is to be made by a qualified electrician following adopted codes, standards, and procedures specified by the authority having jurisdiction for that location. 1. Locate and plan to mount the zero to 15 inch scale Photohelic gauge on the right side wall (as viewed from the BVS access doors) of the collector.
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OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR HEPA Filter 1. The HEPA filter assembly is shipped separate from the BVS collector and must be installed on the top of the dust collector, then the HEPA filters are installed. 2. Three (3) HEPA cartridge filters have been shipped inside the HEPA housing. Use care and do not damage the HEPA filters when removing the filter housing from the shipping pallet.
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Parts List”. These manuals are stored in the plastic envelope on the side of the dust collector. Copies are available on our web site www.empire-airblast.com 3. Read all manuals listed above before starting and operating the BVS Dust Collector.
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OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR Compressed Air Connection The BVS Dust Collector requires a regulated, oil and moisture free compressed air supply (minimum of 50 psig.) for the collector Reverse Pulse Controls. An air pressure regulator and general purpose filter must be installed in the air supply line to ensure reverse pulse components and filters are not contaminated and the reverse pulse air pressure does not exceed 60 psig.
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The top baffle is removed by lifting up, back and lowering the baffle to the floor. With both baffle piece removed, the BVS cartridge filters can be removed and new Empire filters installed and securely tightened. Cartridge Filter Removal & Installation...
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CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR FILTER INSTALLATION USE ONLY EMPIRE REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE FILTER # 516365 1. Stand replacement cartridge filter cardboard box on end and open end flaps. Care must be taken with any knife used to open the box that the filter is not damaged.
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HEPA Filter Replacement 1. USE ONLY GENUINE EMPIRE REPLACEMENT HEPA FILTERS # 395055 2. With the BVS fan off and locked out, loosen the set of (4) 5/16” X 1” bolts, lock and flat washers and Filter Retainer Plates at the (4) corners of the HEPA filter rack.
OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR BVS Trouble Shooting Problem Probable Cause & Solution Dust collector Main system electric disconnect switch is off, turn disconnect on fan will not Fan motor inverter fault, check inverter user manual for fault codes, start descriptions and corrective actions Blown high voltage fuse(s).
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OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR BVS Trouble Shooting continued Dust collector With system ON, 120 volt power to Solenoid Valve Enclosure and Photohelic Timer, set dip switch #4 to ON. The collector should pulse Gauge Option continuously at one second intervals. reads above 4”...
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OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR BVS Parts Part Ship Ref. Number Description Weight 516360 BVS BLOWER, 10HP, 6,000CFM, 6"SP 761679 YOKE, BVS, SINGLE FILTER 549344 VENTURI, EDC 516365 FILTER CARTRIDGE 516420 KNOB, MULTIPLE LOBE, 1/2-13 THREAD 516302 PLASTIC DUST DRAWER, BVS 516370 SOLENOID VALVE ENCLOSURE WITH TIMER, 6 VALVE 510541...
OPERATION MANUAL CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR Appendix “Recommended Safety Practices” “Initial Unit Start up Procedure For All Direct Drive Fans” “Installation, Safety, Operation &Maintenance and Parts List” Page 19...
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