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- Page 1 Blown Film Coolers OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL BFC 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3500, 5000 Part Number: 882.04341.00 Revision Date: 08.09.2023 Revision: A Blown Film Coolers 882.04341.00 • 08.09.2023...
- Page 2 Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference: _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ We are committed to product improvement. Specifications, appearance, and dimensions described in this manual are subject to change without notice. DCN No. ____________ © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Blown Film Coolers 882.04341.00 •...
- Page 3 According to the contract terms and conditions of the Carrier, the freight claims are filed by the terms below. If the order is prepaid, ACS Group is responsible for the freight payment. ACS will file the claim with the truck line. We need pictures of the damaged freight and a copy of the delivery receipt marked Damaged Freight.
- Page 4 Please call 262-641-8600. Have the order number and item number available. Hold the items until you receive shipping instructions. Do not return any goods before receiving your RMA (Return Material Authorization) number from ACS. Returns Do not return any goods before receiving your RMA (Return Material Authorization) number and shipping instructions from ACS.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: SAFETY..............1 How to Use This Manual......................1 Safety Symbols Used in this Manual...............1 General Safety Regulations......................2 Responsibility..........................2 Warnings and Precautions......................4 CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION......5 Models Covered in This Manual....................5 Model Identification....................5 General Description........................ -
Page 6: Chapter 1: Safety
Servicing the 3-Way Valve....................... 22 CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING........25 CHAPTER 8: APPENDIX............27 Customer Satisfaction Warranty Program................27 Chapter 1: Safety How to Use This Manual Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your machine. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance equipment productivity. -
Page 7: General Safety Regulations
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION! CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage. - Page 8 Safety Tags and Warning Labels Hazard Alert Symbol Description/Explanation Electrical Ground Hazard Mandatory Symbol Description/Explanation Read operators Manual. This equipment must be operated and maintained by properly trained personnel. The information contained within this manual must be read and understood prior to operating this equipment. Lock Out.
- Page 9 Do not step. Stepping on the unit is prohibited and may cause serious injury. Do not operate the unit without guards. Operating the unit with guards removed is prohibited and may cause serious injury. Blown Film Coolers 882.04341.00 • 08.09.2023...
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Page 10: Warnings And Precautions
Warnings and Precautions Our machines are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, and follow national and local safety codes. To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or maintaining this machine, use good judgment and follow these safe practices: LEARN AND OBEY your company’s safety policy regarding mechanical and electrical ... -
Page 11: General Description
Model numbers describe the cooler model and rated air flow in cubic feet per minute. For example, a BFC3500 Series blown film cooler has a capacity air flow of 3,500 cubic feet per minute (5,946 cubic meters per hour). General Description The Blown Film Cooler (BFC) eliminates production variables in the air ring supply, including air temperature, pressure, and volume. - Page 12 Figure 1 Optional 3-way regulating valve Chilled water thermometers Chilled water outlet Air outlet thermometer inlet outlet Chilled water inlet Note: Optional blower not shown. Contact the manufacturer for more information. Figure 2 BFC Standard Dimensions Blown Film Coolers 882.04341.00 • 08.09.2023...
- Page 13 Top View 3-way regulating valve (diameter) Outlet (dia.) inlet (dia.) Inlet (dia.) Drain (dia.) Right view Front View Note: Allow a clearance of 48” (1.3 m) on each side of the blown film cooler to permit access to the filter. BFC Standard Dimensions Blown Film Coolers 882.04341.00 •...
- Page 14 Table 1 Model Dimensions Number in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) BFC600 50 (127) 38 (97) 36 (91) 43 (109) 40 (102) 30 (76) 58 (148) 42 (107) 25 (64) BFC1000 50 (127) 38 (97)
- Page 15 BFC Series Technical Specifications Table 3 Optional blower motor Shipping weights Model 16 IWC 35 IWC With blower Number (3.9 kPa) (8.7 kPa) Air flow Static Static Base 16 (3.9 kPa) 35 (8.7 kPa) at rated maximum pressure pressure unit Static Static hp/kW...
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Page 16: Chapter 3: Installation
Chapter 3: Installation Uncrating the Equipment Remove the crate from the skid base. You should inspect your BFC Series blown film cooling system for possible shipping damage. If the crate, skid, and packing materials are in re- usable condition, save them for reshipment if necessary. Thoroughly check the equipment for any damage that might have occurred in transit, such as broken or loose components, loose hardware, and mounting screws, etc. -
Page 17: Returns
Returns Important: Do not return any damaged or incorrect items until you receive shipping instructions from the manufacturer. Blown Film Coolers 882.04341.00 • 08.09.2023... -
Page 18: Chapter 4: Installation
Chapter 4: Installation Selecting a Location For conventional applications, you should place the blown film cooling system near film processing areas. Make sure that you allow adequate clearance for installing the connecting ducts, access to the filter, and the flexible tubing of the air handling system. The length of the tubing to each inlet of the air ring should be approximately equal and as short as possible for proper air distribution. - Page 19 Figure 3 Typical Electrical Schematic Blown Film Coolers 882.04341.00 • 08.09.2023...
- Page 20 Wiring Specifications: 16” (3.9 kPa) Static Pressure Table 4 Model Disconnect size Fuse size Full load Starter size Optional blower Number amps (blower) motor (blower) Voltage amps amps BFC600 230/3/60 30 A 12.0 460/3/60 30 A BFC1000 5 230/3/60 30 A 23.0 15.2 460/3/60 30 A...
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Page 21: Power Supply And Wiring
Power Supply and Wiring Cooling coil assemblies with air handling systems are standard 230/- and 460/3/60 voltage. Optional voltages are available. You must know the electrical power of the proper voltage, phase, and cycle to match the electrical data listed on the blower motor nameplate. Voltage must be within 10% of the motor nameplate voltage during operation. -
Page 22: Installing Chilled Water Piping
Make sure that you connect the trap to the nearest drain, using pipe sizes specified in Table 6 on the following page. Installing Chilled Water Piping Chilled water may be supplied to the cooling coil assembly by individual portable chillers or central chilling and recovery systems. - Page 23 Figure 6 Chilled Water Coil Pressure Drop Chart Blown Film Coolers 882.04341.00 • 08.09.2023 xviii...
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Page 24: Air Handling System Considerations
Air Handling System Considerations In many cases, cooling coil assemblies can be integrated into existing air handling systems, provided blower capacity and air handling distribution is adequate. Figure 7 Typical Four-point Air Distribution System Air flow Model Number cfm (cmh) in. -
Page 25: Air Handling System Insulation Considerations
Air Handling System Insulation Considerations Your BFC Series blown film cooler comes equipped with factory insulation. To eliminate condensation, you should insulate the rest of the air handling system. Make sure that you insulate ductwork from the air discharge transition as well as all flexible tubing. An acceptable thickness of insulation is ½”... -
Page 26: Chapter 5: Operation
Chapter 5: Operation Start-up 1. Make sure that the chiller or chilling system is ready for operation. See your chiller manual for startup procedure information. 2. Verify that the complete chiller system is filled with ethylene glycol solution as required by the operating temperature. -
Page 27: Adjusting The 3-Way Valve For Proper Temperature
The number of revolutions is directly proportional to the air velocity, and the air velocity is read directly from the read-out meter. You’ll need to take several measurements to determine the average velocity at the blower inlet. By measuring the exposed blower inlet area, you can calculate the average flow in cfm (cmh) of air delivered to the air ring. -
Page 28: Chapter 6: Maintenance
Chapter 6: Maintenance Servicing the Filter Cooling coils are equipped with a permanent filter. Make sure that you check the filter periodically and clean it or replace it as needed. To clean the filter, soak it in a detergent solution, rinse it in clean, cool water, and carefully shake it dry. Do not blow off the filter with compressed air, as the filter element can get damaged. - Page 29 Using two (2) wrenches, loosen and remove the piston plate assembly from the stem extension. Lift off the spring. Unscrew the lock nut with a 1½” open-end wrench and lift off the yoke and bridge assembly as shown here. Separate and remove the stem extension and hex nut. Blown Film Coolers 882.04341.00 •...
- Page 30 Unscrew and remove the valve seat. Pull down the valve plug assembly. Remove the disc lock nut, both discs, and other parts. Replace the discs and reassemble them. Packing rings Bonnet Packing spacer Packing gland assembly To replace the packing, remove the stem extension and hex nut. Pull out the stem assembly and remove the packing gland assembly, four (4) packing rings, and the packing spacer.
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Page 31: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Possible cause Solution Problem Check main disconnect, fuses, overloads, wiring and power Blower does not run. No power. lead to unit. See Figure 6, Page Blower does not deliver a Check rotation - reverse motor Blower running in reverse. proper amount of air. - Page 32 Problem Possible cause Solution Chilled water temperature is Check for chiller system Unit does not cool. not low enough. malfunction. Inlet and outlet piping reversed; Unit improperly piped. check piping schematic. Change; see Figure 4 on Page 15. Check the piping schematic for 3-way valve improperly piped.
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Page 33: Chapter 8: Appendix
Chapter 8: Appendix Customer Satisfaction Warranty Program The terms and conditions of the warranty set forth are for one (1) year from the original date of purchase by the original purchaser. The manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser the product and/or goods to which this disclaimer is attached, and manufactured by us, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. - Page 34 262-641-8600.Technical Assistance PARTS SUPPORT ACS welcomes inquiries on all your parts needs and is dedicated to providing excellent customer service. The ACS Customer Service Group will provide your company with genuine OEM quality parts manufactured to engineering design specifications, which will maximize your equipment’s performance and...
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