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THE WORLD OF EXTRACTION TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATION MANUAL Stationary deduster FILTOWER L-160 4.0...
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THE WORLD OF EXTRACTION Welcome to the wide world of extraction technology With the purchase of an ESTA product you have chosen a quality product which has been designed to the current state of the art. ESTA products provide clean air to the work place and consequently guarantee better quality, longer machine running times and above all, provide healthier working conditions.
Table of contents ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Table of contents General instructions........ 5 Functional check ......... 36 General notes prior to use ...... 5 Check the filter elements ...... 36 Legal information ......... 5 Checking the filter mat ........ 37 Editorial information........ 5...
1 General instructions 1.1 General notes prior to use Before using the ESTA product, it must be ensured that all persons about to use the extraction system or perform maintenance work on it: Have received all relevant information, instructions and training courses for using the product and have understood them.
1 General instructions ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 1.4 How to read this document This document is a component of the product it describes. Keep the in- structions easily accessible at the place where the device is being used, so that they can be seen by the staff at all times.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG General instructions 1 1.5 Form and significance of warning information DANGER High risk indicates an imminent hazard. If this is not averted, death or very seri- ous injury will result. WARNING Medium risk indicates the possibility of an imminent hazard. If this is not averted, death or very serious injury may result.
2.1 Symbols and labels used The ESTA service label indicates when and by whom the last service was carried out by the ESTA maintenance service. It also lists when the next service by the ESTA maintenance service is scheduled. Name plate of the product (sample name plate) Do not take in glowing dust or other sources of ignition.
2.3 Improper use The product may only be used within the scope of the technical data specified by ESTA. Uses that exceed the specifications in "Intended Use" are deemed to be inappropriate. The manufacturer is in this case not liable for resulting damage.
For your own safety, use only genuine replacement parts and accessor- ies. ESTA accepts no liability for any resulting damage if other products are used. 2.6 Important information on the product...
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Product identification 2 2.7 Principles of the procedure The room air is extracted under vacuum in the collection system and then freed from dust in a filter unit. The suction unit attached to the product generates an air current, and the cleaned air is returned to the workspace via the outlet openings.
3 Safety ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 3 Safety 3.1 Hazard prevention DANGER Electric shock from high voltage Severe injury including death possible Any work on the electrical grid and on live components may only be performed by an electrician.
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ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Safety 3 WARNING Danger of crushing due to loose or open covers Injuries to the limbs Keep covers tightly closed during operation. Ensure that inspection doors are firmly closed. Check regularly that fastening screws and component connections are secure.
3 Safety ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 3.2 Workstation ventilation The provisions of DGUV rule 109-002 must be complied with. During extraction, the volume flow returned from the product into the room should be no more than 50% of the supply air. With open room ventilation, supply air flow should be assumed as equal to 1x the room volume every hour.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Safety 3 3.3 Product safety The following points have to be considered in order to avoid injuries and other risk due to inappropriate use and operation of the product: Assembly, electrical connection, maintenance, initial operation, cleaning, repair and other work in connection with the product may only be performed by trained specialists.
3 Safety ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 3.4 Qualified personnel Trained personnel are those who have been instructed in the correct Trained personnel handling of the product and who are aware of the risks presented by im- proper use. Personnel must receive instruction on safety equipment.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Structure and function 4 4 Structure and function 4.1 Illustration Fan unit Control display Operating panel display Filter unit Outlet opening clean air Disposal unit 675160-52-00_FILTOWER L-160 4.0 17 / 64...
The extraction process starts when the product is turned on at the ESTA EasyControl controller. A control unit is integrated into the product. The control unit monitors the Control unit volume flow.
After the packaging has been removed, the product must be inspected for any damage. Any foreign objects inside the product must be re- moved before start-up. The product must not be put into operation if there is any damage. Contact ESTA in such cases. 675160-52-00_FILTOWER L-160 4.0 19 / 64...
5 Transport and installation ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 5.2 Set-up Space requirement Operating side, front (mm) 1,500 Right (mm) 1,000 Left (mm) 1,000 Rear (mm) 1,500 Top (mm) 1,000 1. Check that the delivery is complete. 2. Release the transport locks and remove the protective cover.
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ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Transport and installation 5 Handling steps ü Sling gear: Transport chain ü Transport equipment: Crane 1. Attach suitable and tested lifting equipment (lifting chains designed to accommodate the transport weight) to the upper load attachment points 2.
6 Commissioning ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 6 Commissioning TARGET GROUP: Commissioning personnel DANGER Electric shock from high voltage Severe injury including death possible Any work on the electrical grid and on live components may only be performed by an electrician.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Commissioning 6 CAUTION Risk of injury when the fan impeller starts up Risk of crushing limbs Only work on the drive motor / fan impeller when the system is switched off. Ensure a freely accessible discharge opening with a protective grid.
6 Commissioning ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 6.3 Activation operations for motors Motors with high output without frequency converters should be not be switched on and off within a short period of time too frequently. Other- wise, electrical components could be overloaded. Please observe the...
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Operation 7 7 Operation TARGET GROUP: Operating personnel DANGER Electric shock from high voltage Severe injury including death possible Any work on the electrical grid and on live components may only be performed by an electrician.
7 Operation ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 7.1 Operating and display elements For further information, see the Control manual. Main switch for turning the product on and off. EMERGENCY-OFF Main switch switch, which can be secured with a lock against unintentional activa- tion.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Operation 7 7.2 Operating the product Prior to putting the extraction system into operation each time, you must Compressed air check that the compressed air is connected, pressure is applied (3 - 5 bar) and that the system is in a safe and operational state.
7 Operation ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 7.3 Operating modes Internal mode (manual operation) Selects manual mode. "Internal" mode is a manual mode. The extraction is started and stopped manually. External mode (automatic operation) Selects automatic mode "External" mode is an automatic mode. This mode is selected if an ex- ternal unit, located on the unit via a potential-free contact, needs to be extracted.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Operation 7 7.4 Symbol description Product name Warning message present. System runs via external operation. System runs in manual operation. System runs via timer clock. SD card inserted (optional). No SD card inserted (optional).
7 Operation ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 7.4.1 Operation with potential-free contact (optional) The product is connected to a potential-free contact. The countdown is displayed in order to change the operating mode, if necessary. The extraction starts after the countdown has elapsed.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Operation 7 The displayed data relates to the inlet nozzle. The display switches to show "filter element". The displayed data relates to integrated filter elements. 7.4.4 Service menu Various settings of the product can be viewed or changed in the main service menu.
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2. Release the button when the display blinks. 3. CODE entry is activated. 4. Notify ESTA customer service of the displayed reference (XXXXX). You receive a 5-digit access code. 5. The access code is valid in ADMIN mode for approx. 1 operating hour.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Servicing and maintenance 8 8 Servicing and maintenance TARGET GROUP: Maintenance and cleaning staff All maintenance work must be recorded in writing in the maintenance book provided. This must make clear the equipment inspected and, if necessary, the deficiencies found, along with the name of the inspector and the date of the inspection.
8 Servicing and maintenance ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 8.2 Maintenance table further information Visual inspection Clean the air guide plate Functional check Check the filter ele- ments Checking the filter 8.12 Cleaning the product Visual inspection Functional check...
Servicing and maintenance 8 8.3 Visual inspection Parts and components on the product exhibiting damage must be re- placed immediately with new original ESTA parts. Check the complete product and its parts for damage Daily Check the product and its parts for dirt and clean as necessary, see Cleaning the product [} 44]...
Check all electrical devices in accordance with VDE 0701 - 0702, Annually VDE 0600 Contact ESTA maintenance service to check the volume flow, va- cuum and current consumption 8.5 Check the filter elements Condition of the filter elements...
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Servicing and maintenance 8 8.6 Checking the filter mat CAUTION Damage due to dust release Only operate the product with the complete filtration system. Regularly check the filter mats for soiling. Wear personal protective equipment.
8 Servicing and maintenance ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 8.7 Clean the air guide plate The air guide plate must be checked regularly for adhesions and cleaned where necessary. Depending on the type of application, a weekly check of the external and internal sides of the air guide plate is necessary.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Servicing and maintenance 8 8.8 Changing the filter cartridge CAUTION Harmful separated substances Effects on respiration, organs, skin and eyes Maintenance, cleaning, repair, and emptying work may only be com- pleted by expert personnel.
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9. Clean the accessible interior with a hand broom or industrial va- cuum cleaner. Installation 1. Unpack new, original ESTA filter cartridges. 2. Check the fit of the seal on the filter cartridge and adjust as needed. ð Install filter cartridge with rubber seal at top.
8. Repeat the procedure with all filter mats. ð Used filter mats have been removed and are ready for disposal. 9. Unpack and insert the new, genuine ESTA filter mat. 10. Repeat the procedure with all filter mats. ð The filter mat has been replaced.
8 Servicing and maintenance ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 13. Insert the cover fastening screws and tighten them by hand. 14. Switch on the product again, refer to the chapter Operating the product [} 27]. 8.10 Emptying the collection container...
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ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Servicing and maintenance 8 ü Switch off extraction on the control panel, refer to the chapter “Oper- ating the product”. ü Provide a drip tray 1. Open the lid of the disposal unit. 2. Push the lifting device lever down.
8 Servicing and maintenance ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 8.11 Fan replacement Rough operation, unusual oscillations, vibrations, noises and temperat- ures indicate that the drive motor is defective or damaged or that it is in- stalled the wrong way around.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Faults and Rectification 9 9 Faults and Rectification TARGET GROUP: Maintenance staff DANGER Electric shock from high voltage Severe injury including death possible Any work on the electrical grid and on live components may only be performed by an electrician.
9 Faults and Rectification ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 9.3 Fan and drive motor Fault possible cause fault clearance Leak at the shaft pas- Sealing element worn. Have the sealing ele- sage. ment exchanged by an expert. The desired air quant-...
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ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Faults and Rectification 9 Fault possible cause fault clearance Excessive heat transfer Reduce the temperat- in hot conveying me- ure of the conveying dium. medium; replace bear- ings if damage has already occurred. The fan does not run The impeller wheel is Immediately switch off.
9 Faults and Rectification ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 9.4 Error messages on the control panel E01 – Cycle protection The control unit recognises when the extraction has been activated and deactivate repeatedly in rapid succession over a short time. This is not permissible operation.
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ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Faults and Rectification 9 E05 – 24 V release The control unit recognises if the system door(s) are not completely closed. During extraction mode, the control unit interrupts the extraction, which cannot be restarted, and this message appears.
9 Faults and Rectification ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 9.5 Fault messages on the control panel Power supply The control unit recognises when the internal voltage supply is below 22V DC. Parts of the control unit will be damaged or rendered unusable.
Inform the ESTA maintenance service. System clock Inform the ESTA maintenance service to replace the support battery. Switching off during operation When switching on, the control unit recognises when the dust system has been switched off directly at the main switch during operation. This is not permissible operation.
9 Faults and Rectification ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 9.7 Error codes on the display Error code Possible cause Possible solution E00 – N. D. Another error was present If this occur frequently, contact ESTA briefly and could not be identi- Customer Service.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Decommissioning 10 10 Decommissioning TARGET GROUP: Commissioning personnel CAUTION Harmful separated substances Effects on respiration, organs, skin and eyes Maintenance, cleaning, repair, and emptying work may only be com- pleted by expert personnel. Wear personal protective equipment.
11 Packing and storage ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 11 Packing and storage TARGET GROUP: Transport personnel 11.1 Packaging DANGER Danger of tilting Severe injury including death possible Always lift the product vertically during loading and assembly work. Secure the assembly area and mark it out (e.g., with barrier tape).
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Packing and storage 11 1. Decommission the product, refer to the chapter Decommissioning [} 53]. 2. Fasten the product to an adequately dimensioned pallet. 3. Wrap the product in tear-proof packaging foil and pack it to prevent slipping and damage.
Due to contamination of the extraction system with dust hazardous to health, the system or its parts cannot be returned to ESTA. Dispose of collected material and filter elements according to the country-specific and regional laws and regulations.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Technical data 12 12 Technical data We reserve the right to make technical changes. FC = filter cartridge 675160 Type FILTOWER L-160 4.0 Power (kW) 2x4,0 Voltage (V) Frequency (Hz) Power input (A) Fuse (A)
13 Optional equipment ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 13 Optional equipment Potential-free contact operation The product can be fitted with a potential-free contact for operation. For this, consult the circuit diagram. Active carbon filter The product can be fitted with active carbon inserts at the outlet open- ings to filter our odours.
ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG EC/EU Declaration of Conformity 14 14 EC/EU Declaration of Conformity pursuant to EC guideline Machinery 2006/42/EC Appendix II, Part 1 A ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Name of manufacturer: Gotenstr. 2 – 6...
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ESTA MAINTENANCE SERVICE OFFERS THESE ADVANTAGES! » Check of your extraction system by an experi- » Detailed maintenance documentation as veri- enced and well trained team of ESTA service fication of compliance with statutory regula- technicians tions » Ensuring optimum functionality and efficiency »...
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