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Miller FILTAIR 8000 Owner's Manual

Miller FILTAIR 8000 Owner's Manual

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OM-263 001B
2013−12
Processes
Multiprocess Welding
Description
Stationary Weld Fume Extractor
®
FILTAIR 8000
Industrial Collector Series
(230 Volt Models)
Read And Save These Instructions
File: Accessory
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  • Page 1 OM-263 001B 2013−12 Processes Multiprocess Welding Description Stationary Weld Fume Extractor ® FILTAIR 8000 Industrial Collector Series (230 Volt Models) Read And Save These Instructions File: Accessory Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
  • Page 2 We know you don’t have time to do it any other way. That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929, he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior quality.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........... 5-10. Electrical Service Guide − Filtair 8000 .
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 7 − USER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (MAINTENANCE) ......7-1.

  • Page 5: Section 1 − Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING fume 2013−09 Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Indicates special instructions.

  • Page 6: Arc Welding And Plasma Cutting Hazards

    FALLING EQUIPMENT can injure. FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. D Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near support unit. combustible surfaces. D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are D Do not install unit near flammables.
  • Page 7 D Do not weld or cut where the atmosphere may contain flammable FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. dust, gas, or liquid vapors (such as gasoline). D Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding or cutting Welding and cutting produces fumes and gases.

  • Page 8: Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

    ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF) NOISE can damage hearing. can affect Implanted Medical Devices. Noise from some processes or equipment can D Wearers of Pacemakers and other Implanted damage hearing. Medical Devices should keep away. D Wear approved ear protection if noise level is D Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor high.

  • Page 9: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    D Have the installation regularly checked and maintained. READ INSTRUCTIONS. D Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to D Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s minimize the possibility of interference.

  • Page 10: Section 2 − Mesures De Sécurité − Extraction Des Fumées − À Lire Avant Utilisation

    SECTION 2 − MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ − EXTRACTION DES FUMÉES − À LIRE AVANT UTILISATION fume_2013−09_fre Se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lisez, appliquez et rangez en lieu sûr ces consignes importantes de sécurité et d’utilisation. 2-1.

  • Page 11: Dangers Du Soudage À L'arc Et Du Coupage Au Plasma

    nettoyants, les consommables, les produits de refroidissement, les Les PIÈCES MOBILES peuvent dégraisseurs, les flux et les métaux. causer des blessures. D L’extracteur de fumées doit être utilisé avec le bras d’extraction, les D S’abstenir de toucher des organes mobiles tels tuyaux, le filtre et les autres composants recommandés par le fabricant.
  • Page 12 D Les câbles doivent être exempts d’humidité, d’huile et de graisse; D Ne soudez pas ou ne coupez pas des métaux enrobés tels que des protégez−les contre les étincelles et les pièces métalliques métaux galvanisés, contenant du plomb ou de l’acier plaqué au chaudes.

  • Page 13: Dangers Supplémentaires En Relation Avec L'installation, Le Fonctionnement Et La Maintenance

    D Avant de souder, retirer toute substance combustible de vos po- D Le couvercle du détendeur doit toujours être en place, sauf lorsque ches telles qu’un allumeur au butane ou des allumettes. la bouteille est utilisée ou qu’elle est reliée pour usage ultérieur. D Une fois le travail achevé, assurez−vous qu’il ne reste aucune D Utiliser les équipements corrects, les bonnes procédures et suffi- trace d’étincelles incandescentes ni de flammes.
  • Page 14 D Tenir l’équipement (câbles et cordons) à distance des véhicules Les PIÈCES MOBILES peuvent mobiles lors de toute opération en hauteur. causer des blessures. D Suivre les consignes du Manuel des applications pour l’équation D S’abstenir de toucher des organes mobiles tels de levage NIOSH révisée (Publication Nº94–110) lors du levage manuelle de pièces ou équipements lourds.

  • Page 15: Proposition Californienne 65 Avertissements

    LE SOUDAGE À L’ARC ET LE RAYONNEMENT HAUTE COUPAGE PLASMA risquent de FRÉQUENCE (H.F.) risque provoquer des interférences. provoquer des interférences. D Le rayonnement haute fréquence (H.F.) peut D L’énergie électromagnétique peut gêner le provoquer des interférences avec les équi- fonctionnement d’appareils électroniques sen- pements de radio−navigation et de com- sibles comme des ordinateurs et des équi-...

  • Page 16: Section 3 − Definitions

    SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions Some symbols are found only on CE products. Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Safe1 2012−05 Pinch points can injure. Safe102 2012−09 3-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions Protective Earth Percent (Ground)

  • Page 17: Section 4 − Specifications

    SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS 4-1. General Description The industrial series of fume extractors come fully assembled and pre-wired, and are designed to easily integrate with existing equipment. These con- tinuous-duty extractors use downward airflow through the extractor housing to deliver high filtration efficiency while using less energy. The rectangular filter packs, with proprietary filter media, can be pulse-cleaned on- or off-line.

  • Page 18: Fume Extractor Specifications

    4-3. Fume Extractor Specifications Model 2000 4000 6000 8000 12000 Input Power 230-Volt AC, 3-Phase, 60 Hz Horsepower 5 (3) 7.5 (5, 10) 10 (15) 15 (20) 20 (30) Sound Level 71 − 74 dBA depending on HP. Peak-Cleaning Pulse Noise Is 92.7 dBA External Static See System Performance Curves in Section 4-4.

  • Page 19: Performance Curves

    3000 3500 4000 Airflow (CFM) Airflow (CFM) C. Filtair 6000 D. Filtair 8000 10 HP 15 HP 15 HP 20 HP 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 Airflow (CFM)

  • Page 20: Section 5 − Installation

    SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 5-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location The serial number and rating information is located on the side of the unit. Use rating label to determine input power requirements and/or rated output. For future reference, write serial number in space provided on back cover of this manual. 5-2.

  • Page 21: Clearance Requirements

    5-3. Clearance Requirements Minimum clearance requirements are the same for all models. Standard Model 8 in. (20 cm) w/HEPA Filter Option 24 in. (61 cm) w/Weather Hood Option 12 in. (30 cm) 8 in. (20 cm) 36 in. (91 cm) 36 in.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Equipment

    5-5. Mounting The Equipment Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and repair this unit. Installation must meet all Na- tional, State, and Local Codes − have only qualified persons make this installation. Do not move or operate unit where it could tip. Do not use this equipment to support personnel,...

  • Page 23: Connecting To Compressed Air Supply

    5-6. Connecting To Compressed Air Supply Tools Needed: Sealant 254 248-B Shut off air supply before discon- NOTICE − Do not set air pressure above 1 In. NPT Connection necting or connecting air hose. 100 psi (689 kPa). Air Regulator Wear protective equipment when NOTICE −...

  • Page 24: Electrical Service Guide − Filtair 2000

    5-7. Electrical Service Guide − Filtair 2000 Elec Serv 2011−08 Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These recommendations are for a dedicated circuit sized for the rated output of the equipment. 60 Hz Three Phase 3 HP Motor 5 HP Motor...

  • Page 25: Electrical Service Guide − Filtair 6000

    310.15(B)(16). If a flexible cord or cable is used, minimum conductor size may increase. See NEC Table 400.5(A) for flexible cord and cable requirements. 5-10. Electrical Service Guide − Filtair 8000 Elec Serv 2011−08 Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard.

  • Page 26: Electrical Service Guide − Filtair 12000

    5-11. Electrical Service Guide − Filtair 12000 Elec Serv 2011−08 Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These recommendations are for a dedicated circuit sized for the rated output of the equipment. 60 Hz Three Phase 20 HP Motor Input Voltage (V)

  • Page 27: Making Electrical Connections To Unit Electrical Panel

    5-12. Making Electrical Connections To Unit Electrical Panel Tools Needed: Installation must meet all National and Local Codes − have only qualified per- 3/8 in. sons make this installation. Disconnect and lockout/tagout input 3/8 in. power before connecting input conduc- tors from unit.

  • Page 28: Section 6 − Operation

    SECTION 6 − OPERATION 6-1. Theory Of Operation 257188-A Only use the fume extractor to ex- Fumes Are Forced Through The and discharges through the clean-air out- tract weld fumes. Do not use the Filter Packs let. fume extractor to extract hot gases The filters are cleaned by reverse-pulsing Cleaning System Releases Pulses Of (above 140°...

  • Page 29: Controls And Components

    6-2. Controls And Components Controller Interface See Sections 6-3 thru 6-9 for controller programming information. Power Switch Turn switch to the On position to supply power to the fume extractor. Start Button Stop Button Press Start button to turn fume extractor on.

  • Page 30: Controller − General Information

    6-3. Controller − General Information “wg daPa Alarm Cleaning Downtime Menu Clean The controller monitors the differential pres- The controller can be programmed to per- Controller Features form the following functions: sure between the clean and dirty-air plen- 24 Volt DC Motor Start/Feedback Relay ums to indicate the filter condition.

  • Page 31: Operating The Controller

    6-4. Operating The Controller “wg daPa Alarm Cleaning Downtime Menu Clean Description This sequence continues as long as the inlet duct of the extractor can re- the extractor is running, maintaining duce or eliminate that drifting. The controller continuously monitors and the differential pressure drop within a displays differential pressure drop in inches specified range.

  • Page 32: Making Setpoint Adjustments

    6-5. Making Setpoint Adjustments “wg daPa Alarm Cleaning Downtime Menu Clean Display pressure drop value used to start the AL — Alarm set point pulse cleaning cycle; 4.0” w.g. is a typ- Cleaning LED rtn — Return to reading current ical initial value.

  • Page 33: Setpoint Adjustment Table

    6-6. Setpoint Adjustment Table Parameters Description Setting Range Factory Default Units Function All − Combines differential pressure P (ΔP) based cleaning with down- time cleaning On/Off selectable from keypad. Mode Select −− DTC − Filters down-time cleaned only, not based on filterΔP. DFF −...

  • Page 34: Control Calibration

    6-7. Control Calibration “wg daPa Alarm Cleaning Downtime Menu Clean The only user calibration is the zero adjust- Turn power to the controller on for a minim- Press the Menu button repeatedly until you ment of the display. Slight changes in elec- um of 30 minutes to stabilize the operating reach P 14.

  • Page 35: Changing From English To Metric Units

    6-8. Changing From English To Metric Units “wg daPa Alarm Cleaning Downtime Menu Clean To Change From English To Metric Units Turn on power to the controller. Press the Set button. Use the increase and decrease buttons to display “0”, then press Use the Menu button to select PAS.

  • Page 36: Changing Optional Settings

    6-9. Changing Optional Settings B oard is located inside electrical panel. 257126-A Disconnect and lockout/tagout in- er wire across the Prog. Disable terminals Auxiliary Relay Output (J5, Terminals put power. Follow established pro- (3 and 4) on terminal block TB2. The cur- 10, 11, 12) cedures regarding the installation rent settings will still be displayed, but no...

  • Page 37: Prestart Checklist (Before Welding)

    6-10. Prestart Checklist (Before Welding) Do not use the fume extraction Motor and fan should be wired for counter- and all service switches are in the Off posi- equipment unless you are sure it is clockwise rotation when viewed from the in- tion.

  • Page 38: Section 7 − User Servicing Instructions (Maintenance)

    SECTION 7 − USER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (MAINTENANCE) 7-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect and lockout/tagout input power. Turn off compressed air supply and bleed air lines before servicing fume extractor. Bleed manifold air pressure to 0 psi (0 kPa). Service equipment more often if used in severe conditions. n = Check Z = Change ~ = Clean...

  • Page 39: Replacing Filters

    7-2. Replacing Filters Tools Needed: Respirator 257 126-B Disconnect and lockout/tagout input Access Door Remove filter. Push new filter all the way to power. Follow established proce- the tubesheet, then pull filter toward you to Locking Pin dures regarding the installation and seat it in the cradle.

  • Page 40: Emptying Particle Bin

    7-3. Emptying Particle Bin Disconnect and lockout/tagout input power. Follow established procedures regarding the instal- lation and removal of lockout/ tagout devices. Do not operate unit without filter or with dirty (plugged) filter. Clean or replace filter when dirty (plugged). Do not breathe the particles col- lected by the fume extractor.

  • Page 41: Overload Protection

    7-4. Overload Protection Disconnect and lockout/tagout input power. Follow established procedures regarding the instal- lation and removal of lockout/ tagout devices. Filtair 2000 and 4000 Models Fuses are located inside electrical panel. If a fuse or circuit breaker opens, it usually indicates a more serious problem exists.

  • Page 42: Sprinkler Installation (Optional)

    7-5. Sprinkler Installation (Optional) Disconnect and lockout/tagout input power. Follow established procedures regarding the instal- lation and removal of lockout/ tagout devices. Sprinkler systems place a large quantity of water in the fume ex- tractor when activated. Provide adequate drainage to remove wa- ter from facility.

  • Page 43: Installing Hepa Filter Option

    7-6. Installing HEPA Filter Option Disconnect and lockout/tagout input power. Follow established procedures regarding the instal- lation and removal of lockout/ tagout devices. Remove old sealant The high-efficiency HEPA filters are from panel. designed to capture small particu- late and can only be used with the factory-installed HEPA exhaust...

  • Page 44: Section 8 − Troubleshooting

    SECTION 8 − TROUBLESHOOTING 8-1. Troubleshooting Table Trouble Remedy No display on controller. Check fuse FU1 in control panel. Replace fuse if open. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check for proper supply voltage to controller. Optional Remote Control does not Place Remote Control switch on extractor in Remote position.
  • Page 45 Trouble Remedy Down-time cleaning time is too long or Reset parameter P10 on controller (see Section 6-5). too short. Pressure display rapidly changes Reset parameter P12 on controller (see Section 6-5). values. Pressure drop does not go to zero at Correct zero offset on controller.

  • Page 46: Section 9 − Electrical Diagrams

    SECTION 9 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Figure 9-1. Circuit Diagram For Filtair 8000 (230 Volt) 20 HP OM-263 001 Page 42...
  • Page 47 263 037-A OM-263 001 Page 43...

  • Page 48: Section 10 − Parts List

    SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. Ref. 254 365-C Figure 10-1. Filtair 8000 Main Assembly OM-263 001 Page 44...
  • Page 49 Dia. Part 301065 Mkgs. Description Figure 10-1. Filtair 8000 Main Assembly ....257317 Roof Panel, Front Inlet Models Only ......
  • Page 50 Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 255 321-A Figure 10-2. Filtair 8000 Controller OM-263 001 Page 46...
  • Page 51 301110 Mkgs. Description Figure 10-2. Filtair 8000 Controller (Figure 10-1, Item 22) ....262740 Delta P Plus Control, 230V 20HP Filtair 8000 .
  • Page 52 Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 10-3. Filtair 8000 Manifold Assembly (Figure 10-1, Item 27) Tube, ¼ In. Od Vinyl ... . . 253175 ..........
  • Page 53 Hardware is common and not available unless listed. Ref. 254 293-B Figure 10-4. Filtair 8000 Exhaust Plenums (All Models W/O Hepa) Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 10-4. Filtair 8000 Exhaust Plenum (Figure 10-1, Item 28) . . .
  • Page 54 Notes Work like a Pro! Pros weld and cut safely. Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual.
  • Page 55 Effective January 1, 2013 (Equipment with a serial number preface of MD or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Warranty Questions? LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions below, 6 Months —...
  • Page 56 Contact the Delivering Carrier to: File a claim for loss or damage during shipment. For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s Transportation Department. © ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS − PRINTED IN USA 2013 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 2013−01...

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