Mounting the unit General information A Filtermist AX unit is an oil mist collector that use centrifugal impaction to remove or reclaim oil mist, coolant, fume and steam from manufacturing operations. This manual describes how to install and maintain your Filtermist AX unit. Please read all instructions before commencing any installation or maintenance work.
Mounting the unit Installation information Always try to position the Filtermist unit as far as practically possible from the cutting area of the machine so that mist is drawn away from the operator’s working area. Direct mount to machine tool - vertical WARNING! Always ensure that the machine tool can support the weight of the Filtermist unit (see the table on page 9).
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Mounting the unit Fit oil return tube and position tube to drain oil back to machine enclosure, sump or collection vessel. Position unit and secure. IMPORTANT! There must be no kinks or ‘U’ bends in the return tube. The end of the tube must not be submerged.
Electrical Connection Standard Filtermist motors are wound for low & high voltage and operate on 50Hz & 60Hz as shown in the table below. A connection diagram can be found inside the motor terminal box. The motors must be connected via a 3-phase, direct-on-line starter and isolator with suitable thermal overloads or via an independent supply in the machine control panel.
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Electrical Connection Recommended Overload Setting and Terminal Connection. Overloads to be set no higher than 125% of the motors full load current. IMPORTANT! Please note that for 230/240v, 50Hz applications, special motors are required. For more information, contact your supplier.
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If an isolator is not requested, the motors must be connected via a direct – online starter and isolator with suitable thermal overloads or via an independent supply from control panel with relevant protection. The Filtermist unit must be provided with a clearly identified, readily accessible electrical isolation point providing all- pole disconnection which has the facility for lock-off, and positioned between 0.60 and 1.7m above the working surface.
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Electrical Connection IMPORTANT! Ensure when connecting power to the unit that excess electrical cable is NOT wrapped around the motor.
Maintenance Information Every 1000 Hours Running Time (Use Filter Kit 4 - see page 14) Undo safety latch and clips. Separate top and bottom Remove old seal. of case. Fit new drum pads Clean area where top and Remove old drum pads, bottom of case join &...
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Maintenance Information Every 2000 Hours Running Time (Use Spares Kit 5 - see page 14) Undo safety latch and clips. Separate top and bottom Remove old seal. of case. Clean area where top and Remove drum. Remove old drum pads. bottom of case join &...
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Maintenance Information Withdraw motor from Remove old motor mounts Remove old silencer and fit housing and replace with new new silencer mounts. Tighten mounts to 8Nm IMPORTANT! Fit new motor mounting nuts & tighten (5Nm AX10 or 8Nm AX20 and AX30). Refit motor IMPORTANT! Ensure Fit new seal...
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In more arduous conditions e.g. grinding or cast iron machining; the units should be checked and cleaned on a more frequent basis, according to duty. Contact your FILTERMIST supplier for details of maintenance plans and spares kits. IMPORTANT! – Use only genuine FILTERMIST spares – use of unauthorised spares...
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