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PFlow Industries F Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 7: Section 1 | Contact Information

    Customer Support Department e-mail: csd@pflow.com Sales e-mail: sales@pflow.com For a list of contact personnel visit the PFlow Industries, Inc. website at: https://www.pflow.com/contact Documentation PFlow Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make changes or improvements to the standard model line at any time. PFlow Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to subsequent editions of the manual without prior notice to holders of this edition.
  • Page 8 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Contact Information Section 1 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 59 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 NORD Motor Maintenance Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Troubleshooting Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. This section is provided for the assistance of qualified and trained service technicians only and is not intended for use by untrained or unauthorized service personnel.
  • Page 60 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 NORD Motor Maintenance Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Troubleshooting Milwaukee, WI 53209 Manual During manual release of the brake (only if brakes are designed with manual Release release), the armature disk is mechanically pulled against the magnet body by pulling the manual release handle (item 5, with screwed-in manual releasing lever (item 5.1)) and the rotor is released.
  • Page 61 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 NORD Motor Maintenance Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Troubleshooting Milwaukee, WI 53209 Brake Running Without any malfunctions occurring, the running operation does not require Operation any maintenance except for verifying the size of the air gap (See Figure 11-2) (this increases as the lining on the rotor wears).
  • Page 62 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 NORD Motor Maintenance Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Troubleshooting Milwaukee, WI 53209 Brake The spring-applied brake is virtually maintenance-free. However, when the maximum air gap is reached, an adjustment of the air gap is required for the safe operation of the brake.
  • Page 63 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 NORD Motor Maintenance Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Troubleshooting Milwaukee, WI 53209 Troubleshooting The following table includes typical problems during the operation of the the Brake brake, the possible causes, and instructions on how to solve the problem. Possible Cause Solution Brake does not release...
  • Page 64 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 NORD Motor Maintenance Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Troubleshooting Milwaukee, WI 53209 Removing the The brake can only be removed after power has been disconnected from Brake the VRC, the brake and motor has been de-energized, and the brake is torque-free.
  • Page 65 If in doubt about which lubricant is needed for a certain application, please contact the PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department. If the gear unit is filled with mineral oil, the lubricant should be replaced at least after every 10,000 operating hours or after every two years.

  • Page 66: Ambient Temperature

    Mineral Oil: 80 - 85ºC (176 – 180ºF) Synthetic Oil: 105ºC (225ºF) In the following instances, please consult PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for specific recommendations: Gear units will operate in high ambient temperature conditions exceeding 40ºC (104ºF).
  • Page 67 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 NORD Motor Maintenance Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Troubleshooting Milwaukee, WI 53209 Avoid using (EP) gear oils in worm gears that contain sulfur-phosphorous chemistries, as these additives can react adversely with bronze worm gears and accelerate wear.
  • Page 68 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 NORD Motor Maintenance Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Troubleshooting Milwaukee, WI 53209 Oil Volume Gear reducers are shipped from the factory with a pre-determined oil fill level in accordance to the specified reducer size and mounting position.
  • Page 69 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 NORD Motor Maintenance Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Troubleshooting Milwaukee, WI 53209 Oil Plug * Oil level for 3 stage gear units Oil Plug Locations Figure 11-6 † Verify the oil fill level using the dip stick located in the oil tank for the M4/H5 position.
  • Page 70 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 NORD Motor Maintenance Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Troubleshooting Milwaukee, WI 53209 Troubleshooting The following table identifies some of the most common issues with speed reducers, the possible causes, and the suggested solution. Possible Cause Solution Runs hot - Overloading...

  • Page 79: Overcurrent Sensor

    Overcurrent Sensor Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. Overcurrent Sensor The PFlow Industries, Inc. Vertical (OCS) Purpose Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) is equipped with an Overcurrent Sensor (OCS). The OCS is pre wired and located inside the electrical control panel.
  • Page 80 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Adjust Section 15 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Overcurrent Sensor Milwaukee, WI 53209...

  • Page 81: Electrical Components

    This list is based on the job as manufactured and shipped new from PFlow Industries, Inc. Any changes, updates, parts by others, or modifications after shipment are unknown to PFlow Industries, Inc.
  • Page 82 P 414 352 9000 Recommended Spare Parts Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. F Series Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 97 PFlow Industries, Inc. supplies the appropriate signage in a manila envelope in the parts crate with the original shipment. Contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for signage if another language is needed.
  • Page 98 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Signage Locations Section 19 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...

  • Page 99: Electrical Installation

    Milwaukee, WI 53209 Thank You PFlow Industries, Inc. would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve you. Your business is appreciated. Please help us to ensure that your expectations are met by taking a few minutes to tell us about the equipment and service that you have received.
  • Page 100 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Installation Section 20 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Questionnaire Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 101 Acceptance Date: Name/Phone: PFlow Rep Present: Title: Name: Company: Company: Please return a copy of this form to the PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department at csd@pflow.com. 15710-0017-VRC | Rev G | 2023-11-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com Section 21 | 1...
  • Page 102 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Acceptance Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Certification - VRC Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 21 | 2 15710-0017-VRC | Rev G | 2023-11-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...