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- Page 1 USER GUIDE www.conairgroup.com UGC059-0119 DeDuster ® Model C-50 Corporate Office: 724.584.5500 Instant Access 24/7 (Parts and Service): 800.458.1960 Parts and Service: 814.437.6861...
- Page 2 Serial Number(s): Model Number(s) DISCLAIMER: Conair shall not be liable for errors contained in this User Guide or for incidental, consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this information. Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Table of Contents About This Manual ....................5 Safety ........................6 Classification of the Warning Notices ..................6 Safety Notices ..........................7 2.2.1 General Principles ........................7 2.2.2 Organizational Measures ......................7 2.2.3 Personnel Selection and Qualifications ................... 8 2.2.4 Notices of Particular Types of Danger .................. - Page 4 Contents 7.2.6 Cleaning the Outlet Air Filter ....................30 Repairs ............................31 Dismantling/Disposal ................... 32 Troubleshooting ....................33 10 Spare Parts......................34 Appendix ........................37 List of Figures Figure 1: Setup ............................10 Figure 2: C-50 DeDuster ........................... 12 ® Figure 3: Fresh Air Inlet Assembly ......................
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Page 5: About This Manual
1 About this Manual About This Manual This operating manual contains information and processes for the entire operating cycle of the dedusting unit. It is intended for use by trained operators. The following main points are described: • Safety How it works •... -
Page 6: Safety
2 Safety Safety Classification of the Warning Notices This operating manual contains various symbols. The symbols point out possible hazards and protective measures or assist in orientation. Warning Symbols The warning symbols are divided up into the categories Danger, Warning, Caution and Attention. -
Page 7: Safety Notices
2 Safety Safety Notices 2.2.1 General Principles • This unit is constructed in accordance with the state-of-the-art technologies and science, and in line with the recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless, risks to the life and safety of the operator or third parties can arise during use and damage to the unit or other property can occur. -
Page 8: Personnel Selection And Qualifications
2 Safety Operator Instructions Before carrying out any work on the unit, read this operating manual. Work safely. • • Wear personal protective equipment when operating equipment. Observe all safety and warning notices. • • In the event of any changes to the unit or any dangerous operating conditions, shut down the unit immediately and report the fault to the responsible department or person. -
Page 9: Product Description
3 Product Description Product Description General Designation C-50 DeDuster ® Identification Name plates are attached in clearly visible locations on the unit. Purpose This dedusting unit is suitable for cleaning granular products within the scope of the customer dependent product specification. Cleaning may be a prerequisite for processing. -
Page 10: Setup
3 Product Description Setup The illustration below shows the standard setup of the C-50 DeDuster ® system. The actual setup will vary based on installation setup. Figure 1: Setup C-50 DeDuster® Dust Container Flapper-type Vacuum Loader (optional) Inlet Hopper Sight Glass Level Sensor (Connected to C-50) DANGER Plastic pellets should never be allowed to accumulate inside the DeDuster®. -
Page 11: Deduster
Please see section 6.2.2 for a detailed description of the Integrated Contact Conair Product Feeder Setup. Parts and Service Call 800 458 1960 or Contact the Conair if you have any questions. From outside the US call 814-437-6861... -
Page 12: Figure 2: C-50 Deduster
3 Product Description Figure 2: C-50 DeDuster ® Drive Block For Flow Cone Dusty Product Inlet Outlet Filter Cover Window Dust Container Clean Product Outlet Power Switch Air Supply Connection High Level Indicator Pressure Regulator & Gauge Fresh Air Inlet w/ Filter Level Sensor Connection Pneumatic Cylinder... -
Page 13: Fresh Air Inlet Filter
3 Product Description 3.3.2 Fresh Air Inlet Filter The Fresh Air Inlet Filter cleans the ambient air that is drawn into the C-50 DeDuster ® See the Spare Parts List in Section 10 for replacement part numbers. Figure 3: Fresh Air Inlet Assembly Filter Cover 5µm) Filter (... -
Page 14: Dust Collector Assembly
3 Product Description 3.3.3 Dust Collector Assembly The Dust Collector Assembly separates and collects the dust that was removed from the product by the C-50 DeDuster®. Centrifugal force separates the dust from the exhaust air in the Cyclone and the dust is collected in the Dust Container below. -
Page 15: How It Works
3 Product Description How It Works Product is gravity fed through the C-50 DeDuster . Cleaning air is pulled ® through the DeDuster® from the bottom by the integrated compressed air operated vacuum generator. Unwanted dust is separated from the product and collected in the Dust Container. -
Page 16: Figure 6: Operation Diagram
3 Product Description Figure 6: Operation Diagram Untreated Product In Cleaned Product Out Compressed Air Supply Fresh Air Inlet (Filtered) Dirty Air, Dust and Streamers Dust and Streamers Outlet Air (Filtered) -
Page 17: Technical Data
3 Product Description Cleaning Process After falling through the Integrated Product Feeder, dusty product passes by an Ion Generator that disrupts the electrostatic charge between the product and the dust. The dusty product then enters the Venturi Zone where the cleaning air separates dust particles and angel hair from the product. -
Page 18: Transportation And Storage
4 Transportation and Storage Transportation and Storage Transportation CAUTION Transportation may only be carried out by qualified persons and in accordance with the safety instructions and the local regulations. Some of the parts of the dedusting unit may be heavy. Use suitable lifting gear when necessary. -
Page 19: Installation
From outside the US call 814-437-6861 every 1° above an ambient temperature of 27 °C (80 °F). Contact Conair. for process temperature greater than 82 °C (180 °F). Installing the C-50 DeDuster® The C-50 DeDuster® removes dust and streamers from plastic pellets before they are fed into an extruder or injection molding machine. - Page 20 5 Installation Assembling the C-50 DeDuster® The individual components of the DeDuster® are supplied disassembled. Remove the parts of the C-50 DeDuster® from the packing material. • • Mount the DeDuster® on the stand or equipment where the assembly will be used (Section 5.1 Site Conditions). Make sure an appropriate gasket is installed between the C-50 product outlet flange and the equipment that it is installed on to minimize heat conduction from below.
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Page 21: Operation
6 Operation Operation Preparing for Operation • Check that the Compressed Air Supply is attached securely and is not leaking. • Check that the Level Sensor below the C-50 DeDuster® is installed and operating properly (Section 6.2.1 Level Sensor Setup). Check that the Power Plug Connection is secure and correct voltage •... - Page 22 6 Operation After the material clears from the Level Sensor, a delay timer • keeps the Flow Cone Product Feeder OFF/ at lowest position until the timer is finished. When the delay timer is finished, the Flow Cone Product Feeder returns to original function and allows material to pass through the chute opening at a controlled rate.
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Page 23: Integrated Product Feeder Setup
6 Operation 6.2.2 Integrated Product Feeder Setup Drive Block Travel Drive Block Mount Plate Pneumatic Cylinder Top Air Flow Controller Bottom Air Flow Controller Cylinder Mount Plate Figure 9: Flow Adjustment The integrated product feeder assembly on C-50 DeDuster® is protected •... - Page 24 Call 800 458 1960 or Confirm that the feeder set up stops the product flow when the level sensor • From outside the US detects material below the DeDuster®. call 814-437-6861 Contact Conair Service for DeDuster® settings for support if necessary.
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Page 25: Table 1: Capacity (Metric)
3 or 4 Cylindrical 3 or 4 Spherical 3 or 4 Table 2: Capacity (Imperial) Contact Conair. for DeDuster® settings for support if necessary. Contact Conair Parts and Service Call 800 458 1960 or From outside the US call 814-437-6861... -
Page 26: Switching On
Drive Block travel. Confirm that the product flow stops when level sensor is triggered for Contact Conair the selected Drive Block travel length. Parts and Service Call 800 458 1960 or Contact the Conair for support. From outside the US call 814-437-6861... -
Page 27: Setting The Air Flow
6 Operation 6.3.2 Setting the Air Flow • Turn the knob on the Compressed Air Pressure Regulator clockwise to increase the air pressure until pellets are seen accumulating in the dust container. Record the pressure setting as the upper limit. This limit will vary by material. -
Page 28: Maintenance And Repairs
7 Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance and Repairs Safety Notices Only perform repairs that are described in this operating manual. Observe the safety notices in Section 2 Safety. Only qualified electrical technicians may perform electrical maintenance. DANGER When performing maintenance tasks, be sure that no voltage is present in the working area! Maintenance Plan The following maintenance plan lists the required maintenance intervals. -
Page 29: Emptying The Dust Container
7 Maintenance and Repairs 7.2.1 Emptying the Dust Container Figure 11: Dust Collector Assembly Dust Container Latch Dust Container Outlet Air Filter Cover Outlet Air Filter Latch • Switch OFF the Power Supply and turn OFF the Compressed Air Supply (Section 6.4 Switching OFF). -
Page 30: Visual Inspection
To correctly clean the filter, compressed air should be blown from the inside to the outside. Conair recommends replacing the filters periodically (i.e. after 3-4 cleaning cycles). -
Page 31: Repairs
7 Maintenance and Repairs Repairs The C-50 DeDuster® may not be serviced by the end user. If a problem Contact Conair with the DeDuster® occurs, contact the Conair. Parts and Service Call 800 458 1960 or From outside the US... -
Page 32: Dismantling/Disposal
8 Dismantling/Disposal Dismantling/Disposal DANGER Before dismantling the DeDuster®, disconnect it from the external power supply and confirm that no voltage is present. CAUTION Some of the parts of the DeDuster® are heavy. Use suitable lifting gear when necessary. Dismantling Switch OFF and unplug the C-50 DeDuster®. •... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Visual or Dust Content Confirm that air is flowing into unit from product (PPM) Analysis Compressed Air Supply (contact Conair for Reduce the product flow (throughput) - Section more details) 6.2.2 Integrated Product Feeder Setup Increase the air pressure - Section 6.3.2 Setting... -
Page 34: Spare Parts
Contact Conair Parts and Service Refer to your equipment drawing for the location of these spare parts. Call 800 458 1960 or Please consult Conair Customer Service for pricing and accurate From outside the US availability. call 814-437-6861 Common C-50 DeDuster® Spare Parts... - Page 35 Conair has made the largest investment in customer support in the plastics industry. Our service experts are available to help with any problem you might have installing and operating your equipment. Your Conair sales representative also can help analyze the nature of your problem, assuring that it did not result from misapplication or improper use.
- Page 36 (except for parts that are typically replaced after normal usage, such as filters, liner plates, etc.). Conair’s guarantee is limited to replacing, at our option, the part or parts determined by us to be defective after examination. The customer assumes the cost of transportation of the part or parts to and from the factory.
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Page 37: Appendix
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