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Manual Filter Unit FAPC 016 Safety and operating instructions Read safety and operating instructions before use. Note: The indicated data only serve to describe the product. Specifications regarding the use of this product are only examples and suggestions. Catalog specifications are no guaranteed features. The information given does not release the user from his / her own assessments and inspection.
Filter Unit FAPC 016 Content Content..................................2 About this documentation ............................4 Applicability of this documentation ..........................4 Required and supplementary documentation ........................4 Presentation of information ............................4 1.3.1 Safety instructions ................................4 1.3.2 Symbols ..................................5 1.3.3 Terms ..................................... 5 1.3.4 Abbreviations ..................................
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10.5 Replacing the motor ..............................24 10.5.1 Removing the motor..............................24 10.5.2 Installing the motor ............................... 24 10.6 Replacing the particle monitor OPCom .......................... 25 10.6.1 Removing the OPCom ..............................25 10.6.2 Installing the OPCom ..............................25 Decommissiong................................26 Disassembly ................................27 Disposal ..................................
1. About this documentation Applicability of the documentation This documentation is applicable for the following product: › Filter Unit FAPC 016 This documentation is written for technicians, operators, service engineers and system operators. This document contains important information for safe and appropriate assembly, transport, activation, operation, usage, servicing, dismantling and simple troubleshooting.
1.3.2 Symbols The following symbols indicate notes which are not safety-relevant but increase the intelligibility of the documentation. Symbol Meaning If this information is not observed, the product cannot optimally be used or operated. > Singular, independent action step / instruction This symbol specifies that protective gloves should be worn.
2. Safety instructions About this chapter This product was manufactured according to the generally recognized standards of engineering. Nevertheless, there is a danger of injury or damage if you do not observe this chapter and the safety instructions in this documentation. ›...
› If unsuitable products are used or installed in safety-relevant applications, unintended operating states may occur in the application, which can cause personal injury and / or material damage. Therefore only use the product in safety-relevant applications if this use is explicitly specified and permitted in the product documentation.
3. General instructions For prevention of material damage and product damage CAUTION Danger due to improper handling Property damage › The filter unit may only be used in accordance with Section 2.2, “Intended use”. Leakage or spillage of hydraulic fluid Environmental pollution and ground water contamination ›...
5. About this product Performance description The filter unit FAPC 016 is a mobile filter system for filtering hydraulic fluids and lubricants with a viscosity of 15 mm /s (min. in continuous operation) - 150 mm /s in the bypass flow (300 mm /s max.
Identification of the product Address Year Type designation Filter element Filter fineness Nominal volume flow Operating pressure Serial number Fig. 2: Nameplate Page 11 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · FAPC 016_30961500 · 1020 · EN...
6. Transport and storage Transport CAUTION Falling unit by incorrect transport Injuries! Damage! › Due to its weight of 22 kg, the device must be carried manually by two persons. › Wear safety shoes when transporting the filter unit. The compact design allows for easy transport of the FAPC 016 filter unit – even to inaccessible parts of hydraulic systems.
7. Assembly WARNING Faulty power supply Risk of death! Risk of injury! › Always consider the country-specific regulations. Let - prior to commissioning - an electrician check whether: › the mains voltage matches with the voltage specified on the nameplate of the motor, ›...
8. Commissioning 8.1. Before commissioning › Be sure to read and understand the operating manual before putting the device into operation. › The information for intended use, the operating conditions and the technical specifications must be adhered to. › The unit must be positioned so that there is no danger of tipping and vibrations are largely intercepted. ›...
9. Operation CAUTION Danger resulting from spilled oil Injury! Risk of slipping! › If oil leaks, the oil-covered area must be shut of immediately and covered with an oil binding medium (risk of slipping). Static charge Sparking › There is a risk of static charge when using poorly conducting hydraulic or lubricating oils. In this case, please consult the manufacturer.
Filtering of liquids in the bypass flow 1. Connect the filter unit to a power source. 2. Place the suction strainer into the container of the machine or system (e.g. hydraulic tank). 3. Place the discharge pipe in a container of the machine or system (e.g. hydraulic tank). NOTE Faulty insertion of the discharge pipe ›...
Data collection The filter unit FAPC 016 is equipped with a data memory that can store up to 3,000 results. Once the storage capacity is reached, the last measured value is saved, while the oldest measured value is simultaneously overwritten. NOTE A description for installation and data transmission is available in the OPCom user manual.
10. Repair and maintenance DANGER Danger to life Risk of electric shock › During repair work, turn off the unit and pull the mains plug. CAUTION Leaked hydraulic oil Environmental hazard / risk of slipping › Before maintenance and repair work, completely drain the unit. ›...
10.2.1 Replacing the suction strainer NOTE Damage to the filter unit by missing or defective suction strainer. Property damage › The suction strainer must be regularly checked and replaced if necessary, according to the maintenance intervals. Loosen the hose clamp (1). Pull the suction hose (2) from the suction strainer (3).
10.3.1 Removing the filter element 1. Turn the housing cover (1) counterclockwise. 2. Carefully remove the cover (1) with the filter element (2) from the filter tube. (The filter element is attached to the cover. Let the draining oil drip off into the housing.) Fig.
10.3.4 Installing the filter element 1. Always replace the O-ring in the cover, when changing the filter element (part of the scope of delivery of the filter element) (O-ring Order No. N007.1175, included in spare filter elements). 2. Carefully insert the cover (1) with the filter element (2) into the filter tube.
10.4 Replacing the pump DANGER Danger to life Risk of electric shock › Before uninstalling, pull the mains plug. Uninstalling may only be carried out by qualified electricians. Risk of injury Risk of injury by incorrect handling › Uninstalling may only be carried out by instructed persons. CAUTION Risk of burns Contact temperatures according to DIN EN563 (3) and DIN EN13202 (4) may be exceeded during...
10.4.1 Removing the pump Loosen the hexagon nuts (Pos. 8). Lift the filter housing (Pos. 1) together with the attached measuring sensor upwards. Loosen the pump plate (Pos. 5) together with the wheel set (consisting of outer rotor and inner rotor, Pos. 4) from the motor (Pos.
10.5 Replacing the motor DANGER Danger to life Risk of electric shock › Before uninstalling, pull the mains plug. Uninstalling may only be carried out by qualified electricians. Risk of injury Risk of injury by incorrect handling › Uninstalling may only be carried out by instructed persons. DANGER Risk of burns Contact temperatures according to DIN EN563 (3) and DIN EN13202 (4) may be exceeded during...
Screw the assembly with the nuts (Pos. 8) (tightening torque 15+2 Nm). The device can be put into operation. If not oil is sucked during commissioning, open the cover at the filter housing and fill in about 300 ml oil. 10.6 Replacing the particle monitor OPCom DANGER...
11. Decommissioning DANGER Danger to life Risk of electric shock › Before uninstalling, pull the mains plug. Uninstalling may only be carried out by qualified electricians. Risk of injury Risk of injury by incorrect handling › Uninstalling may only be carried out by instructed persons. The final decommissioning and disposal requires complete uninstallation of the total energy supply, the mechanical components and the disposal of the hydraulic media remaining in the device.
12. Disassembly The filter unit is a device which does not have to be dismantled. Page 27 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · FAPC 016_30961500 · 1020 · EN...
13. Disposal Careless disposal of the filter unit FAPC 016 and the hydraulic fluid can lead to environmental pollution. Therefore, dispose of the filter unit and the hydraulic fluid in accordance with the national regulations of your country. Dispose of hydraulic fluid residues according to the applicable safety data sheets for these hydraulic fluids. Page 28 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change ·...
14. Extension 14.1 Optional accessories 14.1.1 Transport aid / trolley For easy transport of filter unit FAPC 016 it is possible to hook a trolley onto the standing device. This allows effortless transport even over long distances. Fig. 14: Optional accessory "Trolley" 14.1.2 Hose extensions On request, ARGO-HYTOS also provides you with hose extensions according to your stipulations.
15. Troubleshooting 15.1 How to proceed › Get an overview on the function of the product in connection with the overall system. › Try to find out whether the product had provided the required function in the overall system before the error occurred. ›...
16.3 Operating conditions CAUTION Risk of burns Contact temperatures according to DIN EN563 (3) and DIN EN13202 (4) may be exceeded during operation. › Allow the filter unit to cool down before touching it. NOTE Varying viscosity behavior › Viscosities of a medium are always temperature-dependent. Electric drive 1~230 V 50/60 Hz /s (min.
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Set of seals Pos. 10.2 Set of seals Pos. 10.3 Rotor, complete Set of seals Pos. 10.4 Fig. 21: Spare parts drawing 4 Page 37 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · FAPC 016_30961500 · 1020 · EN...
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