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Operating Instructions SONOREX TECHNIK FA Filtration Unit Valid for: Filtration units FA 16 and FA 40 with filter unit FA 610 Filtration units FA 75, FA 110, FA 180, FA 210, FA 220 and FA 320 with filter unit FA 620 23656-003 en/2025-04...
Table of contents About these operating instructions ....................5 Safety ..............................6 Using the device ...........................6 Keep out of reach of children......................6 Risk of electric shock ..........................6 Danger due to noise emissions ......................7 Preventing damage to the device ....................7 Interference with wireless communication .................7 Safety stickers on the device ......................7 Construction and function ........................
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Disposal ..............................19 Information about the device ......................20 Technical specifications ........................20 Ambient conditions .......................... 21 CE conformity ............................. 21 Consumables ............................22 Connecting the oil separator and filter unit to an ultrasonic bath ..........23 4 / 26 23656-003 en/2025-04...
• Should these operating instructions leave any questions unanswered, please contact your specialist dealer or BANDELIN. Notes on service can be found in Section 6.3 Repairs. In the event that the translation cannot be understood, the German original version of BANDELIN must be followed.
Safety Safety Using the device Existing SONOREX TECHNIK RM/TM ultrasonic baths can be retrofitted with a filtration unit without any modifications. The filtration unit is used to filter aqueous cleaning agents up to a bath temperature of 70 °C and a tank capacity of 13 l or more when the filter unit is pre-flooded. The device is controlled via push buttons on the front of the switch box.
Safety Danger due to noise emissions The continuous sound pressure level that emanates from the device is < 75 dB(A). Only switch the device on if it is found to have no defects during this check of its overall condition. Inform your supervisor if this check of the overall condition of the device reveals defects.
Construction and function Construction and function Construction 1 Pre-filter 2 Handle 3 Switch box with control panel 4 Ball valve 5 Fine filter 6 Stainless-steel support 7 Vent screw 8 Pressure switch 9 Centrifugal pump Device feet 8 / 26 23656-003 en/2025-04...
Construction and function Switch box with control panel 1 On button Green pilot lamp; remains permanently lit up during operation 2 Off button Red pilot lamp for switching off the filtration Lights up in the event of a fault Information - The red Off button is simultaneously coupled to a pressure switch.
Preparation for operation Preparation for operation Installation site requirements The installation site of the device must meet the following conditions: • The installation surface must be horizontal, firm and dry. • Its load-bearing capacity must be sufficient for the device. For the weight, see chapter 8.1 Technical specifications.
Preparation for operation Set-up and connections The pump of the filter unit must be below the liquid level of the connected ultrasonic bath. For how to connect, see the following pages. 11 / 26 23656-003 en/2025-04...
Preparation for operation 4.3.1 Connecting the FA 16, FA 40 or FA 75 Return pipe, clamped to the tank edge Ultrasonic bath RM 16 to 75 Three-way ball valve Ball valve Fine filter Pre-filter Indication of the flow direction in the hose. Filter unit Connect the tank outlet to the suction side of the filter unit: Wrap all external threads with several layers of Teflon tape before assembly.
Preparation for operation 4.3.2 Connecting the FA 110, FA 180 or FA 210 Return pipe, Sprinkle tube clamped to the tank edge Ultrasonic bath RM 110 to 210 RM/TM 112 to 212 Ball valve, without oil separator (Remove overflow gutter) Ball valve Fine filter Pre-filter...
Preparation for operation 4.3.3 Connecting the FA 220 or FA 320 Return pipe, clamped to the tank edge Ultrasonic bath L 220 or 320 Three-way ball valve Ball valve Fine filter Pre-filter Indication of the flow direction in the hose. Filter unit Connect the tank outlet to the suction side of the filter unit: Wrap all external threads with several layers of Teflon tape before assembly.
Operation Operation Putting into service Requirements • Check whether the hoses are connected without any kinks. • Check whether there are filter candles in the filter housings of the pre-filter and fine filter; if not, insert them. • Check whether there are any foreign objects in the device that could get sucked in. •...
Operation Troubleshooting Ser. Malfunction Possible cause(s) no.: Filter unit switches off, red pilot - Fine filter is clogged lamp lights up. - Return flow too restricted - Return flow blocked, kinked or pinched Filter unit switches off, pilot lamp - Power failure does not light up.
Maintenance Maintenance Servicing • Keep the filter unit clean and dry. • The filter cartridges must be changed regularly, at the latest when the pressure switch switches off. • The time at which the filter should be changed depends greatly on the type and amount of contamination in the cleaning bath.
Fill out the form and attach it so as to be clearly visible on the outside of the packaging. Acceptance will be refused without a completed form. Send the unit to the following address: BANDELIN electronic GmbH & Co. KG Heinrichstr. 3–4 12207 Berlin...
Disposal Disposal WARNING Health hazard due to contaminated device - Decontaminate the device before disposal if it has come into contact with hazardous substances. - Also decontaminate accessories before disposal. Dispose of the device properly as electrical waste if it can no longer be used. Do not dispose of the device in the household waste.
Information about the device Information about the device Technical specifications Filter units FA 610 and FA 620: Support; Fittings: stainless steel, brass, galvanically coated and PP Hoses: stainless-steel-reinforced HDPE Dimensions: 460 × 440 × 680 mm (L × W × H) Weight: approx.
Information about the device Connection: Inlet: G ½ Outlet: G ½ Connection set (APF... ): Hoses made of EPDM Hose sockets made of brass, galvanically coated Return pipe made of stainless steel Ambient conditions Ambient conditions Overvoltage category: Degree of contamination: Permissible ambient temperature: 5 to 40 °C Permissible relative humidity to 31 °C:...
Connecting the oil separator and filter unit to an ultrasonic bath Connecting the oil separator and filter unit to an ultra- sonic bath RM 16 to RM 75 If an oil separator is connected to an ultrasonic bath (RM 16–75) together with a filter unit, it should be noted that operation is only possible in alternation.
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Connecting the oil separator and filter unit to an ultrasonic bath RM 110 to RM 212 and TM 112 to TM 212 If an oil separator is connected to an ultrasonic bath (RM 110–210 or RM/TM 112–212) together with a filter unit, it should be noted that the return flow from the filter unit with the return pipe comes via the tank edge, while the return flow from the oil separator comes via the sprinkle tube.
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