AAF International AR User Manual

Better Air is Our Business

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Table of Contents

1.0 General

1.1 Shipment

1.2 Foundations

1.3 Space Requirements

1.4 Handling

2.0 Installation

2.1 Anchoring

2.2 Field Assembly of Major Components

3.0 Electrical Installation

4.0 Accessories

4.1 Inlet Transitions—Flat Bottom Units

4.2 Explosion Vent

4.3 Drums

4.4 Final Filter

5.0 Operation

6.0 Maintenance

6.1 Fan and Motor Replacement

6.2 Lubrication

6.3 Filter Cartridge Change-out

7.0 Troubleshooting

7.1 Visible Discharge

7.2 Insufficient Suction or Exhaust

7.3 Cartridge Problems (Blinding, Poor Life, Failure, etc.)

7.4 Electrical

8.0 Shipping Information

9.0 Replacement Parts

ArrestAll® Model AR

Self-Contained Dust Collector

I

nstallation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions

1.0 General

The AR ArrestAll®self-contained dust collector is a compact and
efficient unit designed to control intermittent, low to medium volume,
dry, dust sources. It is cleaned off-line. The unit includes
an air mover and can be relocated as required.

Each collector is furnished with fan assembly, housing, filter
cartridge(s), and automatic shaker mechanism for filter cleaning.
Based on size, they are available as a bin vent, flat bottom, cart
bottom, and funnel bottom arrangements. The size range is from
1,000 to 12,000 ACFM. Read the entire brochure and check each
carton and crate against the shipping sheet (AAF Form 1281) before
beginning assembly work. DO NOT store the AR ArrestAll
dust collector outdoors.

1.1 Shipment

The AR ArrestAll collector is packaged for domestic transit
and shipped FOB factory. Notify your carrier immediately if there is
any damage or discrepancy in the shipping papers.

The AR ArrestAll funnel bottom units are shipped as three major
components: the fan, the funnel bottom section, and the cartridge
housing section. The bin vent, cart bottom, and the
dust drawer units ship as two major components: the fan and the
complete housing assembly. See “Installation Drawing” for proper
field assembly.

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1.2 Foundations

The foundation must be level and adequate to support the collector ’s
operating weight including dust load, discharge devices, wind load if
applicable, plus any auxiliary equipment if applicable.

1.3 Space Requirements

Unit location will be determined by system design, space availability ,
and access requirements. Access to the front of the unit is necessary
for dust removal and cartridge replacement. Top access is required
for motor, fan, and ancillary component service. Side access is
required for shaker motor and control access.

Explosion vents, if furnished, are located on the side opposite the
access door. It is recommended that the vent(s) be ducted outside
and away from any area containing personnel or equipment. Duct
flanges can be match drilled to the collector housing wall, but they
must be supported separately from the unit.

1.4 Handling

All units are shipped in an upright position. Lifting lugs are provided
on the cartridge section as well as the fan for ease of handling
(Figure 1). Spreader bars should be used on the housing. Fork truck
handling should be sufficient for the funnel section. Shipping weights
are listed in the table in Section 8.0.

2.0 Installation

The AR ArrestAll dust collector is not designed to support inlet and/or
outlet ductwork. The duct(s) should be connected to the collector with
flexible connections to eliminate vibration transmission.

Close coupling a duct elbow to the collector inlet may result in an
uneven velocity profile. This condition could cause previously
collected material to be re-entrained. Three to four duct diameters
of straight run will give an even airflow distribution at the inlet.

2.1 Anchoring

The AR ArrestAll collector is designed for installation on a
flat surface. Units must be suitably anchored. Anchor holes are
provided at the base of the support legs on the funnel bottom units
(Figure 2), and anchor clips are provided on the cart bottom
(Figure 3). Flat bottom units can be installed by drilling holes in the
bottom of the units. Holes drilled in the flat bottom base should be
gasketed or caulked to prevent air bypass.

Inlet Transitions

Standard accessories, such as the inlet transition (AR1 only), are
shipped loose for field installation with the caulk and attachment
hardware provided.

2.2 Field Assembly of Major Components

Funnel Bottom Units

Self-tapping screws and caulk are provided for installation of the
funnel bottom section to the cartridge section (Figure 4). Assemblies
can be bolted-up from the outside of the unit; interior access is not
required. See the field installation drawing for additional detail. The
fan is bolted to the top of the unit using the provided hardware. Fan
discharge orientation can be varied to suit owner ’s requirements.
See the fan installation drawing for additional detail.

Housing

Clips

Figure 3. Anchoring—Cart Bottom

Lifting Lugs

Typ (4) Places

Figure 1. Lifting Lugs

To p

Back

Front

Figure 2. Anchoring—Funnel Bottom

Cartridge

Section

Figure 4.

Caulk

Funnel

Section

Self Tappers

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Flat and Cart Bottom Units

These units are fully assembled at the factory except for the fan.
Fan discharge orientation can be varied to suit owner ’s requirements.
See the fan installation drawing for additional detail.

Bin Vent Units

To prevent possible damage to the unit from ponding water , it is
recommended that curbing be used on any bin vent installation
(Figure 5).

Barrel Top Adapters and Slide Gates

Funnel bottom units come standard with a barrel top adapter . The
barrel top adapters are field installed on the bottom of the funnel
bottom (Figure 6). Slide gates are optional and are shipped loose
for field installation.

3. Electrical Installation

All wiring should comply with NEC and applicable local codes.

Refer to the fan installation kit assembly drawing number 3029105
and the wiring diagram furnished with the equipment for proper wiring
of the control panel. The major electrical components are the fan
motor and automatic shaker motor and control. Factory wiring is
standard on all units with the only exception being the fan motor .
Use the wiring kit provided to make the final electrical connection
on the unit. See the fan installation drawing for additional detail.

The control should be connected to the power source through a
fused disconnect. Check the fan rotation against the rotation arrow
for correct motor connections. Fan rotation should always be

clockwise when looking down from the top of the motor.

If incorrect, change the motor leads as indicated on the motor wiring
instructions. Provide adequate grounding of the unit.

4. Accessories

4.1 Inlet Transitions - Flat Bottom Units

An inlet transition is furnished with the flat bottom unit. This
rectangular to round duct section is shipped loose for field
installation using the provided hardware and caulk.

4.2 Explosion Vent

The optional explosion vents are
factory installed. A guard to contain
and prevent damage from a rapidly
opening vent is also provided as a
separate item for field installation
(Figure 7). Explosion vents should
be installed in accordance with
local, national, and all other
applicable codes.

4.3 Drums

55-gallon drums, when ordered, are shipped separately.

4.4 Final Filter

The final or secondary filter option consists of a filter enclosure with
sealing mechanism and the final filter cartridge. The filter enclosure is
shipped installed over the dust cartridge section. The final filters are
shipped separately for field installation. Refer to the installation
drawing for additional information.

Figure 5. Bin Vent

Figure 6. BTA - Slide Gate Installation

Storage Bin

Curbing

Optional

Slide
Gate

Standard

Barrel Top

Adapter

Optional 55-Gallon Drum

Figure 7. Explosion Vent Guard

Guard