AEC Self Cleaning Continuous Filters User Manual

Self Cleaning Continuous Filters

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Portions of these manuals detailing procedures or precautions in the operation, inspection, maintenance
and repair of the products may be inadequate, inaccurate, and/or incomplete and shouldn’t be relied
upon. Please contact the ACS Group for more current information about these manuals and their
warnings and precautions.

Parts and Service Department

The ACS Customer Service Group will provide your company with genuine OEM quality parts manufactured to engineering
design specifications, which will maximize your equipment’s performance and efficiency. To assist in expediting your phone
or fax order, please have the model and serial number of your unit when you contact us. A customer replacement parts list
is included in this manual for your convenience. ACS welcomes inquiries on all your parts needs and is dedicated to
providing excellent customer service.

For immediate assistance, please contact:

• North, Central and South America, 8am – 5pm CST [phone] for drying, conveying, heating and cooling
and automation. For size reduction: [phone].
North America, emergencies after 5pm CST [phone]

North America email: [e-mail]

• Mexico, Central & South America
Email: [e-mail]

• Europe, Middle East & Africa [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

• India [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

• Asia/Australia [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Sales and Contracting Department

Our products are sold by a worldwide network of independent sales representatives. Contact our Sales Department for the
name of the sales representative nearest you.

Let us install your system. The Contract Department offers any or all of these services: project planning; system packages
including drawings; equipment, labor, and construction materials; and union or non-union installations.

For assistance with your sales or system contracting needs please Call:

North, Central and South America [phone] or [phone] Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm CST

Europe/Middle East/Africa [phone]
India [phone]
Asia/Australia [phone]

Facilities:

ACS offers facilities around the world to service you no matter where you are located. For more information, please visit us at
www.acscorporate.com

United States:

ACS Schaumburg – Corporate Offices

1100 E. Woodfield Road
Suite 588
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: + 1 847 273 7700
Fax: + 1 847 273 7804

ACS New Berlin – Manufacturing Facility

2900 S. 160th Street
New Berlin, WI 53151
Phone : [phone]
Fax: + 1 262 641 8653

Asia/Australia:

ACS Suzhou

109 Xingpu Road SIP
Suzhou, China 215126
Phone: + 86 8717 1919
Fax: [phone]

Europe/Middle East/Africa:

ACS Warsaw

Ul. Działkowa 115
02-234 Warszawa
Phone: + 48 22 390 9720
Fax: [phone]

India

ACS India

Gat No. 191/1, Sandbhor Complex
Mhalunge, Chakan, Tal Khed,
Dist. Pune 410501, India
Phone: [phone]
Fax: + 91 20 40147576

Shipping Information

Unpacking and Inspection

You should inspect your Self Cleaning Continuous Filter for possible shipping damage.

Thoroughly check the equipment for any damage that might have occurred in transit, such as
broken or loose wiring and components, loose hardware and mounting screws, etc.

In the Event of Shipping Damage

According to the contract terms and conditions of the Carrier, the responsibility of the
Shipper ends at the time and place of shipment.

Notify the transportation company’s local agent if you discover damage.

Hold the damaged goods and packing material for the examining agent’s inspection. Do not

return any goods before the transportation company’s inspection and authorization.

File a claim with the transportation company. Substantiate the claim by referring to the
agent’s report. A certified copy of our invoice is available upon request. The original Bill of
Lading is attached to our original invoice. If the shipment was prepaid, write us for a
receipted transportation bill.

Advise customer service regarding your wish for assistance and to obtain an RMA (return
material authorization) number.

If the Shipment is Not Complete

Check the packing list as back-ordered items are noted on it. You should have:

; Self Cleaning Continuous Filter

; Bill of lading

; Packing list

; Operating and Installation packet

; Electrical schematic and panel layout drawings

; Component instruction manuals

Re-inspect the container and packing material to see if you missed any smaller items during
unpacking.

If the Shipment is Not Correct

If the shipment is not what you ordered, contact the shipping department immediately. For
shipments in the United States and Canada, call 1 [phone]; for all other countries, call
our international desk at [phone]. Have the order number and item number available.
Hold the items until you receive shipping instructions.

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Returns

Do not return any damaged or incorrect items until you receive shipping instructions from the
shipping department.

Credit Returns

Prior to the return of any material authorization must be given by the manufacturer. A
RMA number will be assigned for the equipment to be returned.

Reason for requesting the return must be given.

ALL returned material purchased from the manufacturer returned is subject to 15% ($75.00
minimum) restocking charge.

ALL returns are to be shipped prepaid

The invoice number and date or purchase order number and date must be supplied.

No credit will be issued for material that is not within the manufacturer’s warranty period
and/or in new and unused condition, suitable for resale.

Warranty Returns

Prior to the return of any material, authorization must be given by the manufacturer. A
RMA number will be assigned for the equipment to be returned.

Reason for requesting the return must be given.

All returns are to be shipped prepaid

The invoice number and date or purchase order number and date must be supplied.

After inspecting the material, a replacement or credit will be given, at the manufacturer’s
discretion. If the item is found to be defective in materials or workmanship, and it was
manufactured by our company, purchased components are covered under their specific
warranty terms.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: SAFETY ................................................................. 6

1-1 How to Use This Manual ............................................................................................. 6

Safety Symbols Used in this Manual.....................................................................6

1-2 Warnings and Precautions .......................................................................................... 7

1-3 Responsibility .............................................................................................................. 8

General Responsibility ..........................................................................................8

Operator Responsibility .........................................................................................9

Maintenance Responsibility................................................................................. 10

Reporting a Safety Defect ................................................................................... 10

CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION............................. 11

2-1 Models Covered in This Manual................................................................................11

2-2 General Description................................................................................................... 11

2-3 Standard Features..................................................................................................... 11

Mechanical Features ...........................................................................................11

Electrical Features............................................................................................... 11

Controller Features.............................................................................................. 11

2-4 Options ......................................................................................................................12

2-5 Safety Devices and Interlocks ................................................................................... 12

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION ................................................... 14

3-1 Uncrating the Equipment...........................................................................................14

3-2 Mounting the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter ........................................................... 14

Storage................................................................................................................14

Pre-Installation Considerations ...........................................................................15

3-3 Electrical Connections...............................................................................................19

Connecting Solid State Timer Control Panel.......................................................19

3-4 Setup Procedures...................................................................................................... 22

Installing Filter Bags ............................................................................................22

Installing Pressure Gauge ...................................................................................24

Safety Latches..................................................................................................... 25

Installing the Compressed Air Cleaning System ................................................. 26

Completing Mechanical Assembly.......................................................................27

3-5 Initial Start-up ............................................................................................................ 27

Pre-Startup Checks .............................................................................................27

Shutting Down the Collector................................................................................28

CHAPTER 4: OPERATION ........................................................ 29

4-1 Start-up......................................................................................................................29

Standard Start Ups..............................................................................................29

4-2 Self Cleaning Continuous Filter Operation ................................................................ 29

4-3 Shutting Down the Collector......................................................................................30

CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE ................................................... 31

5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule.........................................................................31

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5-2 Preventative Maintenance.........................................................................................32

Before Entering Dust Collector:...........................................................................32

5-3 Corrective Maintenance ............................................................................................32

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 33

6-1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 33

CHAPTER 7: APPENDIX ........................................................... 37

7-1 Warranty....................................................................................................................37

Warranty Specifications....................................................................................... 37

Warranty Restrictions ..........................................................................................37

Warranty Liabilities ..............................................................................................38

Customer Responsibilities...................................................................................38

7-2 Spare Parts List.........................................................................................................39

7-3 Identification (Serial Number) Tag............................................................................. 40

7-4 Technical Assistance................................................................................................. 40

Parts Department ................................................................................................ 40

Service Department............................................................................................. 40

Sales Department................................................................................................ 40

Contract Department ...........................................................................................40

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Chapter 1: Safety

1-1 How to Use This Manual

Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your Self
Cleaning Continuous Filter. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven
techniques that enhance equipment productivity.

This manual covers only light corrective maintenance. No other maintenance should be
undertaken without first contacting a service engineer.

The Functional Description section outlines models covered, standard features, and safety
features. Additional sections within the manual provide instructions for installation, pre­operational procedures, operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.

The Installation chapter includes required data for receiving, unpacking, inspecting, and setup
of the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter. We can also provide the assistance of a factory­trained technician to help train your operator(s) for a nominal charge. This section includes
instructions, checks, and adjustments that should be followed before commencing with
operation of the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter. These instructions are intended to
supplement standard shop procedures performed at shift, daily, and weekly intervals.

The Operation chapter includes a description of electrical and mechanical controls, in
addition to information for operating the filter safely and efficiently.

The Maintenance chapter is intended to serve as a source of detailed assembly and
disassembly instructions for those areas of the equipment requiring service. Preventive
maintenance sections are included to ensure that your continuous filter provides excellent,
long service.

The Troubleshooting chapter serves as a guide for identification of most common problems.
Potential problems are listed, along with possible causes and related solutions.

The Appendix contains technical specifications, drawings, schematics, parts lists, and
available options. A spare parts list with part numbers specific to your machine is provided
with your shipping paperwork package. Refer to this section for a listing of spare parts for
purchase. Have your serial number and model number ready when ordering.

Safety Symbols Used in this Manual

The following safety alert symbols are used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow these symbols to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER! DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING! WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution! CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if

not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

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Self Cleaning Continuous Filter Safety Tags

Tag Description Tag Description

Read Operation &
Installation Manual

Protected Earth

PE

Ground

Lifting Point

1-2 Warnings and Precautions

Our equipment is designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated
within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. This may include, but
is not limited to OSHA, NEC, CSA, SPI, and any other local, national and international
regulations.

To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or
maintaining this equipment, use good judgment and follow these safe practices:

; Read and follow these operation and installation instructions when installing,

operating, and maintaining this equipment. If these instructions become
damaged or unreadable, additional copies are available from the manufacturer.

High Voltage Inside
Enclosure

Earth Ground

; Follow all SAFETY CODES.

; Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES.

; Work only with approved tools and devices.

; Disconnect and/or lock out power before servicing or maintaining the equipment.

; Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING, or MOVING this

equipment.

; Operate this equipment within design specifications.

; OPEN, TAG, and LOCK ALL DISCONNECTS before working on equipment.

You should remove the fuses and carry them with you.

; Make sure the equipment and components are properly GROUNDED before you

switch on power.

; Use EXTREME CAUTION when working with the Self Cleaning Continuous

Filters. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE MIXED WITH
DUST GENERATED FROM THE GRINDING OF FERROUS METALS.
Static electricity discharge can cause ignition. Inert gas is necessary for some
applications.

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; When welding or brazing in or around this equipment, make sure VENTILATION is

ADEQUATE. PROTECT adjacent materials from flame or sparks by shielding with

sheet metal. An approved FIRE EXTINGUISHER should be close at hand and
ready for use if needed.

; Do not restore power until you remove all tools, test equipment, etc., and the

equipment and related components are fully reassembled.

; Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the information in this

manual should work on this equipment.

We have long recognized the importance of safety and have designed and manufactured our
equipment with operator safety as a prime consideration. We expect you, as a user, to abide
by the foregoing recommendations in order to make operator safety a reality.

1-3 Responsibility

These machines are constructed for maximum operator safety when used under standard
operating conditions and when recommended instructions are followed in the maintenance
and operation of the machine.

All personnel engaged in the use of the machine should become familiar with its operation as
described in this manual.

Proper operation of the machine promotes safety for the operator and all workers in its
vicinity.

Each individual must take responsibility for observing the prescribed safety rules as outlined.
All warning and danger signs must be observed and obeyed. All actual or potential danger
areas must be reported to your immediate supervisor.

General Responsibility

No mater who you are, safety is important. Owners, operators and maintenance personnel
must realize that every day, safety is a vital part of their jobs.

If your main concern is loss of productivity, remember that production is always affected in a
negative way following an accident. The following are some of the ways that accidents can
affect your production:

• Loss of a skilled operator (temporarily or permanently)

• Breakdown of shop morale

• Costly damage to equipment

• Downtime

An effective safety program is responsible and economically sound.

Organize a safety committee or group, and hold regular meetings. Promote this group from
the management level. Through this group, the safety program can be continually reviewed,
maintained, and improved. Keep minutes or a record of the meetings.

Hold daily equipment inspections in addition to regular maintenance checks. You will keep
your equipment safe for production and exhibit your commitment to safety.

Please read and use this manual as a guide to equipment safety. This manual contains safety
warnings throughout, specific to each function and point of operation.

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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 personnel safety is sometimes forgotten in the desire to meet incentive rates, or
through a casual attitude toward machinery formed over a period of months or years. Your
employer probably has established a set of safety rules in your workplace. Those rules, this
manual, or any other safety information will not keep you from being injured while operating
your equipment.

Learn and always use safe operation. Cooperate with co-workers to promote safe practices.
Immediately report any potentially dangerous situation to your supervisor or appropriate
person.

REMEMBER:

• NEVER place your hands or any part of your body in any dangerous location.

• NEVER operate, service, or adjust the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter without

appropriate training and first reading and understanding this manual.

• NEVER try to pull material out of the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter with your hands

while it is running!

• Before you start the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter check the following:

• Remove all tools from the hopper area;

• Be sure no objects (tools, nuts, bolts, clamps, bars) are laying in the

hopper area;

• If your Self Cleaning Continuous Filter has been inoperative or unattended, check all

settings before starting the unit.

• At the beginning of your shift and after breaks, verify that the controls and other

auxiliary equipment are functioning properly.

• Keep all safety guards in place and in good repair. NEVER attempt to bypass, modify,

or remove safety guards. Such alteration is not only unsafe, but will void the warranty
on your equipment.

• When changing control settings to perform a different mode of operation, be sure

selector switches are correctly positioned. Locking selector switches should only be
adjusted by authorized personnel and the keys removed after setting.

• Report the following occurrences IMMEDIATELY:

• unsafe operation or condition

• unusual Self Cleaning Continuous Filter action

• leakage

• improper maintenance

• NEVER stand or sit where you could slip or stumble into the Self Cleaning

Continuous Filter while working on it.

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• DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry, which can be caught while working on a Self

Cleaning Continuous Filter. In addition, cover or tie back long hair.

• Clean the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter and surrounding area DAILY, and inspect

the machine for loose, missing or broken parts.

• Shut off power to the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter when it is not in use. Turn the

switch to the OFF position, or unplug it from the power source.

Maintenance Responsibility

Proper maintenance is essential to safety. If you are a maintenance worker, you must make
safety a priority to effectively repair and maintain equipment.

Before removing, adjusting, or replacing parts on a machine, remember to turn off all electric
supplies and all accessory equipment at the machine, and disconnect and lockout electrical
power. Attach warning tags to the disconnect switch.

When you need to perform maintenance or repair work on a Self Cleaning Continuous Filter
above floor level, use a solid platform or a hydraulic elevator. The work platform should
have secure footing and a place for tools and parts. DO NOT climb on the Self Cleaning
Continuous Filter, machines, or work from ladders.

If you need to repair a large component, use appropriate handling equipment. Before you use
handling equipment (portable “A” frames, electric boom trucks, fork trucks, overhead cranes)
be sure the load does not exceed the capacity of the handling equipment or cause it to become
unstable.

Carefully test the condition of lifting cables, chains, ropes, slings, and hooks before using
them to lift a load.

Be sure that all non-current carrying parts are correctly connected to earth ground with an
electrical conductor that complies with current codes. Install in accordance with national and
local codes.

When you have completed the repair or maintenance procedure, check your work and remove
your tools, rigging, and handling equipment.

Do not restore power to the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter until all persons are clear of the
area. DO NOT start and run the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter until you are sure all parts
are functioning correctly.

BEFORE you turn the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter over to the operator for production,
verify all guards and safety devices are in place and functioning properly.

Reporting a Safety Defect

If you believe that your equipment has a defect that could cause injury, you should
immediately discontinue its use and inform the manufacturer.

The principle factors that can result in injury are failure to follow proper operating procedures
(i.e. lockout/tagout), or failure to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

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Chapter 2: Functional Description

2-1 Models Covered in This Manual

This manual provides operation, installation, and maintenance instructions for Self Cleaning
Continuous Filters. Model numbers are listed on the serial tag. Make sure you know the
model and serial number of your equipment before contacting the manufacturer for parts or
service.

Dust collectors filter dust particles quickly and efficiently from process and pneumatic
conveying systems. Self Cleaning Continuous Filter systems are sized to meet the specific
requirements stated by the Customer at the time of purchase.

2-2 General Description

Our Self Cleaning Continuous Filter system is designed to remove 99.9% of dust particles
from your process for thorough air pollution control and product recovery.

2-3 Standard Features

Mechanical Features

• Enamel exterior

• Primed interior

• Legs with adequate clearance for airlock with discharge adapter

Electrical Features

• 115/1/60

• Sensor mounted in receiver side wall for high level cutoff

Controller Features

• NEMA 4 control panel

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2-4 Options

Options marked with “*” indicate options that can be factory installed or retrofitted in the
field.

Sprinkler Heads. These are recommended for reducing any potential fire hazard that exists
when the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter is used to collect emissions from steel on combined
metal sandings. They should be installed by licensed contractors who are familiar with the
fire hazards associated with dust control equipment as well as local fire codes.

Pressure Relief Vents. In some applications, these are required. Your insurance company’s
underwriter should be consulted to determine the required vent ratio (if required). To reduce
the probability of a secondary explosion, vents installed inside a building should be vented as
directly as possible to the outside. If equipped with pressure relief vents, the Self Cleaning
Continuous Filter should be installed so that the vents are unobstructed by ladders, walkways
or other structures.

High Temperature Process Air Equipment. Standard Self Cleaning Process Air Filters are
designed for ambient air conditions. If higher operating temperatures are required, this
equipment is available.

2-5 Safety Devices and Interlocks

This section includes information on safety devices and procedures that are inherent to the
Self Cleaning Continuous Filter. This manual is not intended to supersede or alter safety
standards established by the user of this equipment. Instead, the material contained in this
section is recommended to supplement these procedures in order to provide a safer working
environment.

At the completion of this section, the operator and maintenance personnel will be able to do
the following:

• Identify and locate specific safety devices.

• Understand the proper use of the safety devices provided.

• Describe the function of the safety device.

Safety Circuit Standards

Safety circuits used in industrial systems protect the operator and maintenance personnel
from dangerous energy. They also provide a means of locking out or isolating the energy for
servicing equipment.

Various agencies have contributed to the establishment of safety standards that apply to the
design and manufacture of automated equipment. The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) and the Joint Industrial council (JIC) are just a few of the
organizations that have joined with the plastics industry to develop safety standards.

Every effort has been made to incorporate these standards into the design of the Self Cleaning
Continuous Filter; however, it is the responsibility of the personnel operating and maintaining
the equipment to familiarize themselves with the safety procedures and the proper use of any
safety devices.

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