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- Page 1 Rotary Airlock VJOT Series Operators Manual II 3 D c Inside: II 2D Ex h IIIB T85 °C Db 5 °C ≤ Tamb ≤ 35 °C Outside: II 3D Ex h IIIB T85 °C Dc 5 °C ≤ Tamb ≤ 35 °C Technical File No. 002/18 KICE INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty We are proud of our products and the people at Kice who build them. At Kice, we start in our own 2. Important Airlock Information foundry and follow the design and manufacturing standards that have proven superior for more than 3. -
Page 3: Important Airlock Information
Photographs and illustrations were current at the time of printing but subsequent production changes may cause your airlock to vary slightly in detail. Kice Industries, Inc. reserves the right to redesign and change the airlock as deemed necessary, without notification. If a change has been made to your airlock that is not reflected in this owner’s manual or the Illustrated Parts Lists, write or call Kice... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Any unauthorized modification, alteration or use of non-approved attachments or drive units voids the warranty and releases Kice Industries, Inc. from any liability arising from subsequent use of this equipment. Each airlock is configured to be used in specific situations, handling particular types Safety Decals of material. - Page 5 Do not abuse, overload, or misuse an airlock or attempt to operate the equipment if in need of service, lubrication, maintenance or repair. Free outlet of the product must be guaranteed at all times. Blockage and severe damage may result, or a dangerous situation may occur. Kice Industries, Inc. Kice Industries, Inc. 091123...
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Page 6: Delivery Inspection And Installation Preparation
• Remove shipping bolts securing airlock to the shipping pallet (Figure 3) The airlock has been inspected at Kice and should be in excellent condition upon delivery. A thorough • Lift the airlock from the pallet using a tool truck, forklift or lifting gear with sufficient lifting customer inspection of the airlock should be completed upon receipt to verify its condition. -
Page 7: Storage
7. INSTALLATION 5. Connect plant air if equipped. Some outboard airlocks use a pressurized air purge system or a pressurized shaft seal. Either type will be plumbed at Kice to provide a single compressed air WARNING: Use appropriate equipment when lifting or moving the airlock. Make sure all connection and must be hooked up in order for the airlock to function properly. - Page 8 SUPPORT FEET CAUTION: Kice Industries, Inc. supplies self-lubricated chain on airlocks. Do not oil or Support feet are provided on airlock valves with bolt on pans. This allows the airlock to be floor otherwise lubricate.
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Page 9: Maintenance
NOTICE: Refer to Appendix 10 for clearance information. Some applications may require greater rotor neglected maintenance. A consistently applied maintenance program will prevent many problems. clearance, please contact Kice Sales for assistance if unsure. Not to exceed 0.0079” clearance to comply with NFPA requirements. -
Page 10: Chain Maintenance
NOTICE: Refer to Appendix 10 for clearance information. Some applications may require greater rotor a. Loosen nut on idler sprocket. clearance, please contact Kice Sales for assistance if unsure. Not to exceed 0.0079” clearance to b. Push idler sprocket up along the slide path to tighten chain (Figure 7). -
Page 11: Packing Gland Replacement (No Lantern Ring)
NOTICE: Refer to Appendix 10 for clearance information. Some applications may require greater rotor clearance, please contact Kice Sales for assistance if unsure. Not to exceed 0.0079” clearance to comply with NFPA requirements. -
Page 12: Bearing Removal / Replacement
8" thru 12" 8 ¼" AIRLOCKPACKKIT1 NOTICE: Refer to Appendix 10 for clearance information. Some applications may require greater rotor clearance, please contact Kice Sales for assistance if unsure. Not to exceed 0.0079” clearance to 14" thru 20" 10 ¾" AIRLOCKPACKKIT2 comply with NFPA requirements. - Page 13 18. Confirm the grease pressure relief valve operates freely. Ensure Clearances are Set Between Bearing spacer Rotor, Body, and Endplates Remove endplate from rotor shaft Remove bearing Feeler Gauge Figure 14 Figure 12 Figure 13 Kice Industries, Inc. Kice Industries, Inc. 091123 MAN-100-000-007 091123 MAN-100-000-007...
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Page 14: Booster Regulator Maintenance
NOTICE: Refer to Appendix 10 for clearance information. Some applications may require greater rotor N2 Regulator should be set to 7 +/- 1psi over clearance, please contact Kice Sales for assistance if unsure. Not to exceed 0.0079” clearance to conveying pressure. - Page 15 Use a flexible packing extractor such as a Chesterton #253 Flexible Packing Extractor . b. Engage the extractor tool into the packing then pull out the packing ring. c. Repeat steps (a) through (c) until all packing rings are removed from the endplate. Kice Industries, Inc. Kice Industries, Inc. 091123...
- Page 16 VJOT DYNAMIC SEAL MAINTENANCE NOTICE: Refer to Appendix 10 for clearance information. Some applications may require greater rotor clearance, please contact Kice Sales for assistance if unsure. Not to exceed 0.0079” clearance to The Kice VJOT Airlock with dynamic seal is designed and comply with NFPA requirements.
- Page 17 9. Remove the three dynamic seal mount bolts from the airlock endplate (figure 20). 10. Remove the dynamic seal from the endplate (figure 21). 11. Send dynamic seal to Kice Industries for any major repairs or for a complete rebuild. Booster / Cylinder...
- Page 18 3. Un-thread the booster/cylinder from the booster pipe (figure 25). 4. Fill the empty booster pipe with PTFE putty or replace empty booster pipe with new pre-filled one (figure 26). PTFE SEALANT OPTIONS Description Kice Kit Part# Prefilled Sealant Pipes 100-131-331 1000ML Tub of Food Grade Sealant 100-131-330...
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Page 19: Adjust Airlock Clearances
NOTICE: Refer to Appendix 10 for clearance information. Some applications may require greater rotor clearance, please contact Kice Sales for assistance if unsure. Not to exceed 0.0079” clearance to clearance, please contact Kice Sales for assistance if unsure. Not to exceed 0.0079” clearance to comply with NFPA requirements. - Page 20 Drives are not shown for VJOT airlocks due to historic variations in selection. Please contact Kice AIRLOCKPACKKIT1 8" thru 12" Industries, Inc. for drive related questions and provide the representative the airlock job number, serial...
- Page 21 Applicable Sizes Drives are not shown for VJOT with dynamic seals airlocks due to historic variations in selection. Please 8" thru 12" contact Kice Industries, Inc. for drive related questions and provide the representative the airlock job 14" thru 20" 24"...
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Page 22: Special Atex Information
finished 90% of their lifetime: this is every 12,000 service life. The following parts must be replaced hours of operation, preferably by authorized KICE clouds are likely to be present occasionally during normal operation. The Rotary Airlock Valve is not at certain intervals: service personnel. -
Page 23: Standard Rotor Clearances
Outside: II 3D Ex h IIIB T85 °C Dc 5 °C ≤ T ≤ 35 °C Technical File No. 002/18 NOTICE: Some applications may require greater rotor clearance, please contact Kice Sales for assistance if unsure. Not to exceed 0.0079” clearance to comply with NFPA requirements. Kice Industries, Inc. -
Page 24: Torque Values For Maintenance And Installation
3300 4300 5900 1-3/4 3000 4100 5000 6800 4500 6100 7500 10000 *Values above are approximations; consult with the manufacturer for torque data. Significant variation may exist within the same grade and size between manufacturers. Kice Industries, Inc. 091123 MAN-100-000-007... - Page 25 KICE INDUSTRIES, INC. 5500 N. Mill Heights Dr. Park City, KS 67219-2358 (P) 316.744.7151 (F) 316.744.7355 sales@kice.com kice.com © 2023 Kice Industries, Inc.
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