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Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 1: Safety 10 of 138 Chapter 1: Safety 1-1 How to Use This Manual Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining the mechanical components of your conveying system. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, ...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 1: Safety 11 of 138 Conveying System Safety Tags Tag Description Tag Description Read Operation & Installation Manual High Voltage Inside Enclosure PE Protected Earth Ground Earth Ground Lifting Point Spraying Hazard 1-2 Warnings and Precautions Our...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 1: Safety 12 of 138 þ Do not restore power until you remove all tools, test equipment, etc., and the equipment and related components are fully reassembled. þ Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the information in this manual should work on th...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 1: Safety 13 of 138 Operator Responsibility The operator’s responsibility does not end with efficient production. The operator usually has the most daily contact with the equipment and intimately knows its capabilities and limitations. Plant and personn...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 15 of 138 Chapter 2: Functional Description 2-1 Models Covered in This Manual This manual provides operation, installation, and maintenance instructions for the mechanical components of the conveying system. Model numbers are l...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 18 of 138 Figure 1: SSI Series Stainless Steel Inventory Vacuum Receiver Dimensions Unit size Dimensions in inches Model cu. ft. A B C D E F -sq. G -sq. H -sq. I -sq. • J SSI03 0.1 21 1 / 4 ” 20” 16 5 / 8 ” 6 3 / 8 ” 1 3 / 4 ” ...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 19 of 138 Pumps SPD Series Models: SPD5, SPD7.5, SPD10, SPD15 • Support base. • Positive displacement blower. • 3-phase high efficiency TEFC electric motor. • 5, 7.5, 10, or 15 horsepower (3.75, 5.63, 7.5, or 11.25 kW). • Stand...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 20 of 138 Figure 2: Positive Displacement Pump Dimensions Dimensions (inches) Model Unit size hp A B C D E F G SPD 5 5 SPD 7.5 7.5 SPD 10 10 SPD 15 15 33 27.5 85.82 29 22 21.75 31.75 Dimensions (cm) Model Unit size kW A B C D E...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 22 of 138 Figure 3: SPD 20, 30 Series Pump Dimensions C F D A E B G Unit size Dimensions (inches) Model hp A B C D E F G SPD 20 20 32 56 65 32.5 53 31 60 SPD 30 30 38 50 85 37.25 48.25 35.75 69.3 Unit size Dimensions (cm) Model...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 23 of 138 Blowback Pumps SPDB Series Models: SPDB5, SPDB7.5, SPDB10, SPDB15 • Compressed air-operated blowback and vacuum valves with high-vacuum relief. • Mechanical high-vacuum relief valve. • Support base. • Positive displac...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 24 of 138 Figure 4: SPDB 5-15 Series Blowback Pump Dimensions Dimensions (inches) Model Unit size hp A B C D SPDB 5 5 64.71 64.84 64.84 64.84 SPDB 7.5 7.5 28.22 29.34 29.34 29.34 SPDB 10 10 31.10 31.10 31.10 31.75 SPDB 15 15 27...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 26 of 138 Figure 5: SPDB 25, 30 Series Blowback Pump Dimensions E F G B A D C I J K H Unit size Dimensions (inches) Model hp A B C D E F G H I J K SPDB 25 25 80 60 39 74 42.5 46 65 9 31.5 35 32 SPDB 30 30 80 60 39 74 42.5 46 65...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 27 of 138 SPC Centrifugal Pumps Models: 3.5, 6.5 & 11 Hp • Centrifugal blower. • Cartridge filter. • Vent valve • Junction box with starter mounted on unit. Figure 6: Centrifugal Pump Dimensions Dimensions (inches) Model Un...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 29 of 138 SSR Vacuum Receivers Models: SSR03, SSR06, SSR11, SSR23, SSR45, SSR85, SSR170 • Receiver capacities of 0.1, 0.2, 0.4. 0.8, 1.6, 3.0, and 6.0 cu. ft. (2.8, 5.6, 11.3, 22.6, 45.3, 84.9, and 169.9 liters). • Brushed stai...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 30 of 138 Figure 8: SSR Series Stainless Steel Vacuum Receiver Dimensions Dimensions (inches) Model Cu. ft. A B C D E F G H • J ‚ K SSR03 0.1 14.88” 10.63” 9.38” 6.38” 12” 1.75” 6.38” 5.50” 11” 6.75” Dimensions (cm) Model Liter...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 32 of 138 Figure 10: SSR (85/170) Stainless Steel Vacuum Receiver Dimensions Note: SSR170 Vacuum Receiver (shown) ( Mounting Flange -14” Diameter Cut-Out) Dimensions (inches) Model # Cu. ft. A B C D E F G H • J K SSR85 3.0 47 3...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 33 of 138 Atmospheric Valves Models: AV1.5, AV2, AV2.25, AV2.5, AV3 • Mount on cover of vacuum hopper to direct vacuum into hoppers. • Relieves vacuum by allowing an in-rush of atmospheric air into the system. • Compressed air-...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 36 of 138 Figure 13: SFC Vortex Filter Chamber Specifications and Dimensions B D A E C B C D A E Blowback solenoid Optional integral dust can Optional Floor A B C D E stand inches cm inches cm inches cm inches cm inches cm 29” ...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 37 of 138 FC Series Bag-Style Filters Models: FC15, FC30, FC55 • For use with power units equipped with blowback feature. • Polyester felt bags are standard. • Forty-five inch (45”/114 cm) floor stand with 38” (97 cm) clearance...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 38 of 138 Figure 14: Typical ACA Series Filter Chamber Accumulator A0534516 15.50" ID (39.4 cm) Exhaust valve A Cover 0.38" 9.5 mm)typical gasket Electrical enclosure Filter sock Bag rack B Filter tank Upper tank 9.00&#...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 39 of 138 SFC-S Series Filters Figure 15: SFC-S Filter Compressed Air Blowback Model: SFC-S Filter • Voltage: 24V DC (also available in 115V AC) • Compressed air supply, 60-80 PSI (4.1-5.5 Bar) • SPC pump mount, Wall mount or F...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 40 of 138 Figure 16: ACA Series Model 51 and 53 Low Boy Filter Assembly Ø 2.00" OD 22.58" 10.95" 7.84" 15.50" ID 17.62" approx. Note: The air inlet can be sized to vacuum system requirements using availa...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 43 of 138 Pickup Tube Models: Single and dual tube pickup tubes available. Figure 20: Typical Pickup Probe 45º Vent A0536903 holes 2-4 Safety Devices and Interlocks This section includes information on safety devices and proced...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 44 of 138 At no time should the safety device fail and allow the operation to continue. For example, if a safety switch is guarding a motor, and the safety switch fails, the motor should not be able to run. Safety Device Lock-O...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 45 of 138 Chapter 3: Installation 3-1 Uncrating the Equipment The mechanical components of the conveying system are shipped mounted on a skid, enclosed in a plastic wrapper, and contained in a cardboard box. 1. Pry the crating away from ...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 49 of 138 • You can attach a quick-change or standard tube coupler to vinyl flex hose by inserting a stub of hard tube into the hose and securing it with a hose clamp. Be sure enough tube extends from the hose to properly install the qui...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 50 of 138 Single Line Y-Tube System Considerations • Single line Y piping systems use a common material line for all vacuum receivers connected to a pump and are typically used to convey material from a central supply to several stations...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 51 of 138 Figure 24: Modified Single-Line Y-Tube Installation Figure 25: Manifold Y-Tube Installation

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 52 of 138 Figure 26: Typical Single Line Y-Tube System Installation Material Check Valves in Single Line Y-Tube Systems • Check valves are a critical feature on single line Y systems. You must have a check valve installed on the material...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 53 of 138 Figure 27: Typical Material Check Valve Installing SFC or FC Filter Chambers The filter chamber protects the vacuum pump from damage caused by material carry-over. Primary system filtration occurs in the filter chamber, not in ...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 54 of 138 Note: Use of a system without an approved filter system installed on the vacuum air inlet voids the blower warranty! Installing the Filter Chamber Shroud The cloth filter shroud is mounted to a ring on the underside of the filt...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 57 of 138 3-3 Compressed Air Blowback Connection To provide proper filter element cleaning, the compressed air supply must be regulated to 80 PSI (5.5 bars). Low air pressure will cause poor filter element cleaning. Air consumption depen...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 58 of 138 Flange Mount Vacuum Receiver Mounting These units are designed to fit in existing equipment with standard 10” mounting holes that will accept our vacuum receivers. þ For new installations, the recommended cut-out is a 10” (25.4...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 62 of 138 Figure 30: Typical Powder Check Adapter Customer horizontal 1/2" X 3/16" take-off compartment (13 mm x 4 mm) gasket Internal checkvalve Filter

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 63 of 138 3-5 Compressed Air Connections Making ACA Series Filter Chamber Compressed Air Connections To provide proper filter bag cleaning, make sure that you regulate the compressed air supply to 80 psig (551.6 kPa/ 5.52 bars). Air cons...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 65 of 138 Figure 32: Solenoid Valve Location on Sequence-T Valve & Compressed Air Connections (1) Normally Closed Port = Exhaust Port (2) Common = Connect to Valve (3) Normally Open = Connect to Air Supply Your 3 / 8 ” (9 mm) branch ...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 66 of 138 3-6 Electrical Connections Refer to local electrical codes, the schematic, and connection diagrams supplied with this unit and the serial tag for wiring considerations. Run all wiring in conduit if codes require it. Label all w...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 68 of 138 Figure 33: Volume-Fill, Time-Fill, Vacuum Receiver Wiring Connections 115 VAC Control Circuit To controller input for Hopper-Full/Bin-Full switches Hopper-Full switch (PRS) Vacuum Receiver - Volume fill Bin-Full switch (LS) Blu...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 69 of 138 Figure 34: Volume-Fill, Time-Fill, Vacuum Receiver Wiring Connections 24 VDC Control Circuit +24 VDC Bin-Full switch Hopper-Full/Bin-Full switches To controller input for 0 VDC Hopper-Full Vacuum Receiver - Volume Fill (LS) swi...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 70 of 138 Figure 35: Recommended Field-Installed Optional Station Bypass Switch A B W iring without Station Bypass Switch Bin-Full switch (LS) N. O. (normally open, held closed) A1 B A W iring with Station Bypass Switch Station Bypass sw...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 71 of 138 Figure 36: Typical SPD Series Junction Box Wiring Diagram T3 T2 T1 J1 L3 L2 L1 95 96 97 98 TEST TRIPPED RESET LEGEND FIELD WIRING INTERNAL WIRING VS MTR 3 PHASE / 4 WIRE SERVICE AND FUSED DISCONNECT SWITCH TO BE PROVIDED BY CUS...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 73 of 138 SUB PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTION DIAGRAM (24V DC) Note: This information is shown for reference only. Refer to the electrical Schematics that were supplied with your equipment and controls for specific wiring information. Figure...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 74 of 138 Figure 39: Typical SPDB 25, 30 Series Junction Box Wiring Diagram (115VAC)/(0VDC) TO CONTROLLER INPUT FOR PUMP HIGH-VACUUM 6 4 3 T 2 T 1 T 2 RESET TRIPPED TEST 98 97 96 95 A2 14 6 T3 4 T2 A2 A09 A1 13 L3 5 L2 3 L1 1 T1 2 L1 L2 ...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 76 of 138 3-7 Initial Start-up Making Startup Checks Before operating the conveying system, check these details: 1. All components in the system must be installed securely and prepared for operation. Refer to the instructions supplied wi...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 77 of 138 Adjusting Air Pulse Duration: All Models Locate the on-time potentiometer inside the control enclosure on the circuit board. With the unit operating, turn the potentiometer counterclockwise to shorten the air pulse duration; tu...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 3: Installation 78 of 138 Starting ACA Series Filter Chamber Units With all adjustments complete, turn on clean, dry, oil-free compressed air and regulate to 60 psi to 80 psi (414 kPa to 552 kPa). Turn the power on/off switch to ON; the unit then automa...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 4: Operation 79 of 138 Chapter 4: Operation 4-1 Start-up Starting ACA Series Filter Chamber Units Turn on clean, dry, oil-free compressed air and regulate to 60 psi to 80 psi (414 kPa to 552 kPa). Turn the power on/off switch to ON; the unit then automa...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 4: Operation 80 of 138 High Vacuum Relief Regulator Operation A factory-set pressure regulator is installed on the pump package vent valve as a mechanical back-up safety feature. It protects the pump motor from damage during high vacuum conditions if an...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 81 of 138 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule The checklist below contains a list of items which should be inspected and/or replaced to keep the mechanical components of your conveying system operating at peak eff...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 82 of 138 5-2 Preventative Maintenance Maintaining Pump Packages Pump packages need periodic maintenance to provide long dependable service. Check these elements regularly: • Maintain a proper oil level in the blower gearbox. The manufact...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 83 of 138 Oil Capacities-SPD Only* ¹GE= GEAR END, DE = DRIVE END Suggested Lubricants: Synthetic Oil Size of container Part # Quart 214.00002.00 Gallon A0573982 Case 214.00004.00 *SPD style vacuum blowers require a synthetic blend of lubr...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 84 of 138 Maintaining Filter Chambers SFC Filter Chambers SFC filter chamber maintenance is much easier if you use vinyl flex hose for making the final connection to the cover. See Figure 55 on page 118 for a complete parts list. To check...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 85 of 138 5. Check compressed air supply in-line filters and clean or replace as needed. If moisture is condensing inside the filter chamber, you may need to insulate the chamber and the piping leading to the filter. This action should ke...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 86 of 138 Disassembling Upper Valves 1. Remove the two (2) socket cap screws from the upper cap, and remove the upper cap. 2. Remove the six (6) socket cap screws from the end plate. Separate the end plate and air cylinder from the machin...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 87 of 138 Disassembling Lower Valves 1. Remove the pipe nipple and pipe coupler from the lower cap. 2. Remove the two (2) socket cap screws from the lower cap. 3. Remove the lower cap from the machined body. 4. Remove the six (6) socket c...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 89 of 138 Reinstalling Upper Valves 1. Replace the O-ring in the valve body. 2. Position the valve on the power unit, making sure the valve seats properly. Tighten the set screws that secure the valve to the blower inlet. 3. Reconnect the...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 90 of 138 Servicing and Reassembling Lower Valves 1. Clamp the air cylinder in a vise and unscrew the end cap. Using parts from the valve service kit, replace the seals in the air cylinder. Screw the end cap back on. 2. Secure the air cyl...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 91 of 138 5-3 Cleaning the Collection Bin (All Models Except SFC 225 and SFC 1000) Use the following procedure to clean the collection bin: 1. Open the toggle fasteners on the bottom of the filter 2. Remove the collection bin. 3. Empty co...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 92 of 138 5-5 Cleaning/Replacing the Filter Cartridge SFC-S Use the following procedure to clean or replace the filter cartridge: 1. Unlatch the four (4) clamps that hold the collection bin to the filter assembly. 2. Discard contents of t...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 5: Maintenance 93 of 138 5-6 Corrective Maintenance Dealing with Shortened ACA Series Filter Bag Life If ACA filter bags wear our rapidly, refer to the following list to diagnose certain difficulties: Chemical Attack Filter bag material may degrade from...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 94 of 138 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6-1 Introduction The utmost in safety precautions should be observed at all times when working on or around the machine and the electrical components. All normal trouble-shooting must be accomplish...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 98 of 138 Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy The alarm package is wired incorrectly. Correct wiring. Consult wiring diagram. Optional audible alarm is not functioning. (Refer to enclosed Control Panel Manual for specific instructi...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 101 of 138 Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy Filters in the filter chamber are dislodged, worn, or not seated properly on the gasket. Replace or repair immediately . If the exhaust silencer has material in it, replace it to preve...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 102 of 138 Chapter 7: Appendix 7-1 Warranty Unless otherwise specified, this product includes a Standard ONE YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY. Warranty Specifications The manufacturer hereby expressly warrants all equipment manufactured by it t...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 104 of 138 7-2 Technical Specifications The following design information is provided for your reference: 1. No modifications are allowed to this equipment that could alter the CE compliance 2. Ambient temperature: 40 degrees Celsius – Maximu...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 105 of 138 7-3 Drawings and Diagrams Figure 42: Non-Reversing Valve Cycle of Operation (SPDB Pumps) A0535302 XPD SPD

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 106 of 138 Figure 43: Equipment Cycles

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 108 of 138 7-4 Spare Parts List Figure 44: Typical SSR Series Vacuum Receiver Exploded View A0559201

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 109 of 138 Figure 45: Series Vacuum Receiver Parts List See Figure 44 for parts location. Item Model no. Quantity Part no. Description SSR06 1 A0563504 CONE, WELD, 9” DIA., SSR06 SSR11 1 A0563505 CONE, WELD, 9” DIA., SSR11 SSR23 1 A0563506 C...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 110 of 138 Figure 46: Typical SSR Series Vacuum Receiver Exploded View (SSR06-45 shown, Pre-May 2003)

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 114 of 138 Figure 50: Typical SSR Series Vacuum Receiver Exploded View SSR85 (Left) & SSR170 (Right) shown, Post-May 2003)

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 115 of 138 Figure 51: SSR85/170 Series Vacuum Receiver Parts List See Figure 50 on the previous page for parts location. Item Model no. Quantity Part no. Description 10. SSR85/170 1 A0567619 ASSEMBLY, 6” SLANTED THROAT, SS 20. SSR85/170 2 A0...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 117 of 138 Figure 53: SSI Series Inventory Vacuum Receiver Parts List See Figure 52 on the previous page for parts location. Item Model no. Quantity Part no. Description SSI03 2 A0553714 GSKT, BODY, SIL, SSI/IL-01 1. SSI06, 11 2 A0553722 GSK...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 124 of 138 Figure 61: SFC-S Filter Spare Parts List Note: Implosion blowback and compressed air blowback assemblies shown together. Actual configuration depends on blowback method. List No. Qty. Part No. Description 1 1 A0570026 EXTENSION CY...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 125 of 138 Figure 62: SPD Spare Parts Drawing

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 126 of 138 Figure 63: SPD Spare Parts List (See previous pages for spare parts drawings) List No. Model No. Qty. Part No. Description 1 SPD 5 1 A0571182 BLOWER 2 SPD 5 2 W00000145 O-RING 3 SPD 5 1 W00013524 VALVE PLUNGER 4 SPD 5 1 W00017811 ...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 129 of 138 Figure 64: Reversing Valve Assembly Spare Parts Drawing

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 130 of 138 Figure 65: SPD Reversing Valve Option Spare Parts List Item No. Model No. Qty. Part No. Description SPD 5 A0573974 ADPTR, CS, 2.00 OD, XPD 5 W/BB SPD 7.5-10 A0573975 ADPTR, CS, 2.50 OD, XPD 7.5-10 W/BB 1 SPD 15 1 A0573976 ADPTR, C...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 131 of 138 Figure 66: SPDB Spare Parts Drawing

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 132 of 138 Figure 67: SPDB Spare Parts List (See previous page for spare parts drawing) Item No. Model No. Qty. Part No. Description 1 SPDB 5 1 228.00019.00 KIT, WELD, FRM, XPD 5HP, W/ HDWR 2 SPDB 5 1 A0571182 BLO, PD, 33URAIJ, HORT, 2.0NPT,...

Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 7: Appendix 136 of 138 Figure 69: Centrifugal Vacuum Pump Spare Parts List List # Model # Qty. Part # Description 1 SPC 3.5/6.5 1 W00000145 O-RING 2 SPC 3.5/6.5 1 W00013524 VALVE PLUNGER 3 SPC 3.5/6.5 1 W00017811 VALVE GASKET 4 SPC 3.5/6.5/11 1 A0069307...

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