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EcoSift
Waterjet abrasive recycling system
Operator Manual
809500 | Revision 0 | English
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EcoSift
Operator Manual
809500
Revision 0
English
Original instructions
November 2017
Hypertherm Inc.
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Contents
Warranty .................................................................................................................................... SC-9
Product stewardship ............................................................................................................SC-11
Declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................................................................SC-12
Environmental stewardship ............................................................................................... SC-15
Safety ....................................................................................................................................... SC-17
This manual ..............................................................................................................................................................................SC-17
Residual risks ...........................................................................................................................................................................SC-17
User training .............................................................................................................................................................................SC-18
Lifting hazards .........................................................................................................................................................................SC-19
Damaged machinery and parts ...........................................................................................................................................SC-19
Work area .................................................................................................................................................................................SC-19
Personal protective equipment ............................................................................................................................................SC-20
Symbols and marks ............................................................................................................. SC-21
1 Terminology .................................................................................................................................. 27
2 Product description .................................................................................................................... 33
Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................................................34
EcoSift hopper ................................................................................................................................................................................36
Waste hopper ..................................................................................................................................................................................36
Waste-abrasive collection bag (optional) .........................................................................................................................37
EcoSift unit .......................................................................................................................................................................................37
Operation panel ......................................................................................................................................................................38
Diaphragm pumps ..................................................................................................................................................................39
3 Options ........................................................................................................................................... 41
Voltage ......................................................................................................................................................................................41
Waste hopper ..........................................................................................................................................................................41
4 Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 43
Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................43
Operation panel ..............................................................................................................................................................................44
Turn ON the EcoSift ......................................................................................................................................................................47
Examine the machine before operation .............................................................................................................................47
Prepare the EcoSift ................................................................................................................................................................48
Start the EcoSift ......................................................................................................................................................................49
Turn OFF the EcoSift .....................................................................................................................................................................50
Routine stop .............................................................................................................................................................................50
Stop for maintenance, repair, or at the end of the day ..................................................................................................51
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Emergency stop ......................................................................................................................................................................51
Operator interface screens ..........................................................................................................................................................52
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE) .......................................................................................................................................52
MENU screen ..........................................................................................................................................................................53
ABRASIVE RECYCLE RATE TREND screen ..................................................................................................................55
FAULTS screen .......................................................................................................................................................................56
I/O STATUS screen ...............................................................................................................................................................56
Component on/off screens ..................................................................................................................................................57
FEED PUMP screen ...............................................................................................................................................................59
TIME screen .............................................................................................................................................................................60
CONSUMABLES screens ...................................................................................................................................................61
OPTIONS screen ...................................................................................................................................................................63
SCALE WEIGHT/PROCESS TEMPERATURE screen ................................................................................................64
5 Preventive maintenance ............................................................................................................ 65
Benefits of preventive maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................65
Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................66
Training .............................................................................................................................................................................................67
Preventive maintenance schedule ..............................................................................................................................................68
Special tools ....................................................................................................................................................................................68
Cooling time .....................................................................................................................................................................................69
Examine the EcoSift unit ...............................................................................................................................................................70
Examine the EcoSift hopper .........................................................................................................................................................70
Replace the recycled-abrasive collection bag .................................................................................................................71
Replace the hopper wear plate ...........................................................................................................................................73
Examine the waste hopper ...........................................................................................................................................................76
Replace the waste-abrasive collection bag ......................................................................................................................76
Clean the waste hopper ........................................................................................................................................................81
Examine the sprayer head .............................................................................................................................................................83
Examine the primary screen .........................................................................................................................................................84
Replace the primary screen ..................................................................................................................................................84
Replace the ball carrier screen ............................................................................................................................................88
Examine the secondary screen ....................................................................................................................................................89
Empty the secondary screen waste container .................................................................................................................89
Examine the dryer box ...................................................................................................................................................................90
Monitor the dryer box ammeter ............................................................................................................................................90
Replace a dryer box component or remove a blockage ................................................................................................91
Replace the dryer blower air filter .......................................................................................................................................93
Examine the diaphragm pumps ...................................................................................................................................................94
Repair a diaphragm pump ....................................................................................................................................................96
Start the EcoSift after maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 109
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Long-term storage .......................................................................................................................................................................109
Recycling and end of product life ............................................................................................................................................110
Preventive maintenance records .............................................................................................................................................. 111
6 Parts ..............................................................................................................................................113
7 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................117
Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................................117
Uncontrolled shutdown .............................................................................................................................................................. 118
After an uncontrolled shutdown .......................................................................................................................................118
Warnings and faults .................................................................................................................................................................... 119
Remove a warning or a fault ..............................................................................................................................................120
Warning and fault descriptions ........................................................................................................................................121
Diaphragm pumps .......................................................................................................................................................................127
A diaphragm pump does not operate ............................................................................................................................. 127
A diaphragm pump operates slowly ................................................................................................................................128
The water flow is slow ........................................................................................................................................................130
Abrasive returns to the cutting table tank ...................................................................................................................... 131
8 Specifications .............................................................................................................................133
EcoSift unit .................................................................................................................................................................................... 133
Safety ......................................................................................................................................................................................133
Electric power ....................................................................................................................................................................... 133
Environmental ratings ..........................................................................................................................................................134
Diaphragm pumps ...............................................................................................................................................................134
Hoppers ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 135
EcoSift hopper ......................................................................................................................................................................135
Waste hopper .......................................................................................................................................................................135
9 Installation ...................................................................................................................................137
Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................................137
Buyer obligations .........................................................................................................................................................................138
Planning .........................................................................................................................................................................................138
Location ..................................................................................................................................................................................139
Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................140
Receive and unpack the equipment ........................................................................................................................................142
EcoSift unit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 142
EcoSift hopper ......................................................................................................................................................................142
Parts ........................................................................................................................................................................................143
Waste hopper .......................................................................................................................................................................145
Install the EcoSift .........................................................................................................................................................................146
Special tools ......................................................................................................................................................................... 146
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Install the EcoSift unit ......................................................................................................................................................... 147
Install the EcoSift hopper ................................................................................................................................................... 156
Install the waste hopper ..................................................................................................................................................... 157
Connect the hoses .............................................................................................................................................................. 161
Connect the electric power ............................................................................................................................................... 162
Install the abrasive collection components ....................................................................................................................166
Do the first startup ....................................................................................................................................................................... 168
Examine the EcoSift before operation ............................................................................................................................ 168
Prepare the EcoSift ............................................................................................................................................................. 169
Start the EcoSift ................................................................................................................................................................... 170
10 Technical drawings ...................................................................................................................173
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Warranty
Waterjet product warranty coverage
Product Warranty coverage up to:
27 months from the ship date,
HyPrecision pump
PowerDredge™ abrasive
removal system
EcoSift™ abrasive recycling
system
Reverse osmosis system
Bulk abrasive pot
Abrasive regulator
On/off valve air actuator
or 24 months from the date of proven installation,
or 4,000 hours of operation, whichever occurs first
15 months from the ship date,
or 12 months from the date of proven installation, whichever occurs first
15 months from the ship date,
or 12 months from the date of proven installation, whichever occurs first
15 months from the ship date,
or 12 months from the date of proven installation, whichever occurs first
15 months from the ship date,
or 12 months from the date of proven installation, whichever occurs first
15 months from the ship date,
or 12 months from the date of proven installation, whichever occurs first
15 months from the ship date,
or 12 months from the date of proven installation, whichever occurs first
Warrant y
Diamond orifice
Hypertherm’s warranty does not cover any defect, failure, damages, deficiency, or error that is:
not reported to Hypertherm in the warranty period; or
due to modification, abuse, misuse, noncompliance with the installation or operation instructions,
unauthorized repair, improper maintenance, neglect, accident, or the use of unapproved parts; or
due to normal wear; or
if the system has been operated contrary to Hypertherm’s instructions or stated limits of rated and normal
use.
For full details of the manufacturer’s warranty, refer to the conditions of sale provided when the product was
purchased.
Consumable parts are not covered by this warranty. Consumable parts include screens, hoses, and abrasive
collection bags.
Third-party pumps, hoppers, dryer boxes, dryer box accessories, and plumbing accessories are covered by the
respective manufacturers' warranties and are not covered by this warranty.
600 hours of operation with the use of a thimble filter and compliance with
Hypertherm’s water quality requirements
Safety and compliance SC-9
Warranty
Warranty
Disclaimer
Product information contained in this manual is believed to be reliable as of the date of publication. The content in
this manual may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. This manual can be changed or updated
without notice.
SC-10 Safety and compliance
Product stewardship
Hypertherm maintains a global regulatory management system to make sure that products comply with regulatory
and environmental requirements.
National and local safety regulations
National and local safety regulations shall take precedence over instructions supplied with the product. The
product shall be imported, installed, operated, and discarded in compliance with national and local regulations
applicable to the installation site.
Certification test marks
Certified products are identified by 1 or more certification test marks from accredited testing laboratories. The
certification test marks are on or near the data plate.
Each certification test mark means that the product and its safety-critical parts conform to the national safety
standards as reviewed and determined by that testing laboratory. Hypertherm puts a certification test mark on its
products only after that product is manufactured with safety-critical parts that have been approved by the
accredited testing laboratory.
Product stewardship
After the product has left the Hypertherm factory, the certification test marks are invalid if any of these events
occurs:
The product is modified in a manner that creates a hazard or nonconformance with the applicable standards.
Safety-critical parts are replaced with unapproved spare parts.
Assembly is unauthorized.
An accessory that uses or generates a hazardous voltage is added.
A safety circuit or other feature that is designed into the product as part of the certification has been
tampered with.
The Conformité Européene (CE) mark affixed to a product signifies the manufacturer’s declaration of conformity
to applicable European directives and standards.
Only those versions of Hypertherm products with a CE mark on or near the data plate have been tested for
compliance with the applicable European directives, such as the Low Voltage Directive, the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive, the Pressure Equipment Directive, and the Machinery Directive.
To see the Declaration of Conformity in English and other languages:
1. Go to www.hypertherm.com/docs
2. Select Waterjet Family in the Product/Product type dropdown list.
.
3. Select Regulatory in the Category dropdown list.
The navigation instructions can change without notice.
Safety and compliance SC-11
Product stewardship
Product stewardship
Declaration of conformity
SC-12 Safety and compliance
Differences in national standards
Nations can apply different performance, safety, or other standards. Differences in national standards include, but
are not limited to:
Voltage
Plug and cord ratings
Language requirements
Electromagnetic compatibility requirements
Differences in standards can make it impossible or impractical for all certification test marks to be put on the
same version of a product. For example, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) versions of Hypertherm’s
products do not comply with European electromagnetic compatibility requirements and therefore do not have a
CE mark on the data plate.
Countries that require a CE mark or have compulsory electromagnetic compatibility regulations must use CE
versions of Hypertherm products with the CE mark on the data plate. These may include, but are not limited to:
Countries in the European Union
Australia
New Zealand
Russia
It is important that the product and its certification test mark be suitable for the end-use installation site. When
Hypertherm products are shipped to one country for export to a different country, the product must be configured
and certified correctly for the end-use installation site.
Higher-level systems
When an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a system integrator adds equipment such as cutting tables,
motor drives, motion controllers, or robots to a Hypertherm waterjet cutting system, the combined system is
considered a higher-level system. A higher-level system with hazardous moving parts can constitute industrial
machinery or robotic equipment, in which case the OEM, system integrator, or end-use customer can be subject
to more regulations and standards than those applicable to the waterjet cutting system manufactured by
Hypertherm.
Product stewardship
It is the responsibility of the end-use customer and the OEM or system integrator to do a risk assessment for the
higher-level system and to provide protection against hazardous moving parts. Unless the higher-level system is
certified when the OEM or system integrator incorporates Hypertherm products into it, the installation can be
subject to approval by local authorities. Get advice from legal counsel and local regulatory experts if you are
uncertain about compliance.
External interconnecting cables between parts of the higher-level system must be suitable for exposure to
contaminants and movement as required by the final end-use installation site. When the external interconnecting
cables are subject to exposure to oil, dust, water, or other contaminants, hard usage ratings can be required.
When external interconnecting cables are subject to continuous movement, constant flexing ratings can be
required. It is the responsibility of the OEM, system integrator, or end-use customer to make sure that external
interconnecting cables are suitable for the application and comply with all national, state, and local regulations.
Safety and compliance SC-13
Product stewardship
Product stewardship
SC-14 Safety and compliance
Hypertherm products: waste and recycling
Environmental stewardship
Hypertherm waterjet cutting systems, like all products with electronics, can contain materials or parts, such as
printed circuit boards, that cannot be discarded with ordinary waste. It is your responsibility to discard
Hypertherm product or part in an environmentally suitable manner and in compliance with national and local
codes.
In the United States, read all national, state, and local laws. In the European Union (EU), read the EU directives,
national, and local laws. In other countries, refer to national and local laws. Consult with legal or other compliance
experts when applicable. For more information, go to
www.hypertherm.com/customer-support/product-service/recycling
.
Chemical handling and usage
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) and safety data sheets (SDS) are part of a hazard communication plan that
supplies detailed information about hazardous chemicals. The information includes the chemical’s toxicity and
reactivity, first aid for exposure, approved storage and disposal, recommended protective equipment, and
spill-handling procedures.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has presented new hazardous chemical labeling
requirements as a part of its recent revision of the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), to
align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
The GHS is an international system for standardizing chemical classification and labeling.
Chemical regulations in the USA, Europe, and other locations require that MSDS and SDS be made available for
chemicals that are supplied with the product and chemicals used in or on the product. The list of chemicals is
supplied by Hypertherm.
Environmental stewardship
To see MSDS and SDS:
1. Go to www.hypertherm.com/docs
2. Select Waterjet Family in the Product/Product type dropdown list.
3. Select Material Safety Data Sheets in the Category dropdown list.
The navigation instructions can change without notice.
.
Particle emission and wastewater quality
Hypertherm does not manufacture or supply the materials that are cut and has no knowledge whether the particles
released from materials that are cut can pose a physical hazard or health risk. Consult with your supplier or other
technical advisor for guidance concerning the properties of the material you cut using a Hypertherm product.
If you are not fully aware of and up to date on all applicable government regulations and legal standards for the
installation site, consult a local expert before purchasing, installing, and operating the equipment.
Safety and compliance SC-15
Environmental stewardship
Environmental stewardship
SC-16 Safety and compliance
Safety
The end user is responsible for the safe operation of this system.
The safety precautions in this manual are general and cannot anticipate all situations. Hypertherm acknowledges
that unforeseen situations such as equipment failure, site variability, insufficient maintenance, failure of control
equipment, and other events can cause equipment damage, injuries, or death. It is the user’s responsibility to
identify hazards and to take the steps necessary to minimize risks.
This manual
Some sections of this manual include safety information specific to the section. Read and
understand all of the safety guidelines in this manual.
Before operating any Hypertherm equipment, read the safety instructions in the product's manual.
WAR N I NG
Copies of the manuals may accompany the product in electronic and printed formats. To see an electronic copy
of a manual in all languages available for each manual:
1. Go to www.hypertherm.com/docs
Failure to obey safety instructions can cause personal injury or damage to equipment.
Keep this manual near the system. The manual is intended to familiarize the user with the EcoSift
and its parts, safe operation, and maintenance.
.
Safety
2. Select Waterjet Family in the Product/Product type dropdown list.
3. Select Manuals/Service Information in the Category dropdown list.
The navigation instructions can change without notice.
Residual risks
Many safety enhancements have been included in this system. Despite all precautions, some residual risks can
exist.
Safety and compliance SC-17
Safety
User training
Safety
Foreseeable misuse
Do not use this system in a manner not specified by Hypertherm or for a purpose for which it is not
intended. Such use may impair the protections provided by the system.
Users must read and understand these instructions before installing, operating, or doing maintenance on this
system.
Do not let an untrained person operate this system. Only approved personnel can operate, maintain, and repair
the machinery. Training must include this information:
How to start and stop the system during routine operation and in an emergency situation
The conditions and actions that can lead to injuries to personnel and damage to the system
How to operate all controls
How to identify and respond to a problem with the system
How to do maintenance procedures
A copy of the operator manual
This list is not all-inclusive.
Personnel who operate or are exposed to this machinery must know this information:
Applicable safety standards
The use, limitations, and care of personal protective equipment
The location of the written hazard communication program and safety data sheets
How to recognize hazardous energy sources
The correct methods for isolating and controlling energy.
•
Personnel who maintain and repair this machinery can be seriously injured or killed if
hazardous energy is not controlled. Injuries can include burns, cuts, fractures, or
electrocution.
•
Disconnect and lock out the electric power supply before opening the electrical enclosure or
DANG ER
DANG ER
doing maintenance or repair procedures.
•
Isolate all sources of electric, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other
energy with a lockable energy-isolating device that meets local and national requirements.
Refer to
•
•
•
Safety on page 66.
Personnel who work on deenergized machinery can be seriously injured or killed if the
machinery is reenergized without permission.
All personnel must respect lock-out devices. Only the person(s) who applied the devices
shall remove them.
All personnel in an area where energy-control procedures are used must receive training
regarding the energy-control procedure and the prohibition against removing a lock-out
device.
SC-18 Safety and compliance
Lifting hazards
•
Lifting must be done by a trained operator.
•
Obey all work site-safety requirements, the safety instructions for the lifting equipment, and the
safety information in this manual.
WAR N I NG
•
Misuse of lifting equipment can cause the load to become unstable, which can cause property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Damaged machinery and parts
Do not operate the EcoSift when it is damaged or broken.
WAR N I NG
Use the emergency stop knob to stop the system immediately. Refer to Emergency stop on page 51.
Use a lock-out device according to the work site’s policy to isolate and control energy.
Make sure that all warning decals are maintained so that they are visible and can be read. Do not cover, block, or
remove any warnings, cautions, or instructional materials.
Work area
Safety
Safe operation of this system includes keeping the area around the machinery clean, dry, and organized.
Keep work areas clear of tripping hazards and loose items.
Safety and compliance SC-19
Safety
Personal protective equipment
Safety
Personal protective equipment is important for keeping operators, those working in the area near the machinery,
and maintenance personnel safe. Obey your company’s safety program in all aspects of safety, to include the use
of personal protective equipment.
Wear approved personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, and respirators when
operating or working near this machinery.
Wear approved eye protection when operating or working near this machinery.
Protect eyes from particles, cut material, water, and abrasive.
Wear approved ear protection and control exposure time when operating or working near this
machinery.
Wear approved hand protection when operating or working near this machinery.
Wear work gloves to protect hands from lacerations, cuts, and abrasions.
Wear approved nonslip safety footwear when operating or working near this machinery.
Wear approved respiratory protection when operating or working near this machinery.
Wear a respirator when milling, handling abrasives, and doing other activities determined by the
local regulatory bodies and the facility health and safety committee as potential sources of
airborne dust and particles that can cause discomfort, illness, or other irritations.
Airborne hazards vary based upon the material being machined.
Other clothing
Abrasive dust and particles can cause rashes, abrasions, and other irritations. Wear long sleeves and long pants
to protect skin.
SC-20 Safety and compliance
Symbols and marks
Information and hazard symbols
Some symbols in these tables can be applicable to other products.
These symbols are used in this manual or on the system.
This symbol identifies an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not prevented, will cause serious
DANG ER
WAR N I NG
injuries or death.
DANGER
Dangerous voltage/risk of shock
To decrease the risk of serious injuries or death, wear approved protection and obey safety
recommendations when working with electricity.
This symbol identifies a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not prevented, can cause serious
injuries or death.
WAR N ING
A waterjet is a cutting tool. A high-pressure injection injury is a surgical emergency. Get immediate
medical treatment for all high-pressure waterjet injuries. Delayed treatment can cause serious
injuries or death.
WAR N ING
Sharp edges and shear points can cause serious injury. Keep hands away.
Symbols and marks
WAR N ING
Rotation
To repair or maintain the motor, disconnect the power source from the motor and any accessory
devices and let the motor to come to a complete stop.
WAR N ING
Compressed air is an energy source that can discharge with force. Use care when connecting and
disconnecting this energy source.
WAR N ING
To prevent serious electrical shock, the motor must be grounded by trained personnel in
accordance with national and local electrical codes.
WAR N ING
Make sure the ground connections are completed. Before working on the system, disconnect the
electric power supply.
WAR N ING
Risk of falling
Do not step on the top surface of this machine.
Safety and compliance SC-21
Symbols and marks
Symbols and marks
CAUTION
HARMFUL
Skin sensitization or irritation
Eye irritation
HEALTH HAZARD
Respiratory sensitization
This symbol identifies a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not prevented, can cause minor or
moderate injuries or property damage.
CAUTION
Hot surfaces present a burn hazard. Do not touch hot surfaces.
CAUTION
Lifting hazard – can cause a back injury
Use a forklift to move abrasive collection bags.
CAUTION
The floor can be slippery when wet. The bag can spill water onto the floor.
Refer to the manual. Read and understand all of the safety guidelines in this manual.
Wear approved eye protection when operating or working near this machinery.
Protect eyes from particles, cut material, water, and abrasive.
Wear approved ear protection and control exposure time when operating or working near this
machinery.
Wear approved hand protection when operating or working near this machinery.
Wear work gloves to protect hands from lacerations, cuts, and abrasions.
Wear approved nonslip safety footwear when operating or working near this machinery.
Wear approved respiratory protection when operating or working near this machinery.
This symbol identifies a prohibited action.
This symbol identifies a mandatory action.
On/off switch
On
SC-22 Safety and compliance
Off
Protective conductor terminal
This terminal is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electrical
shock in the case of a fault.
AIR-FLOW
The arrow indicates the direction of airflow.
SHIPPING BRACKETS
REMOVE BEFORE OPERATION. REPLACE BEFORE SHIPPING.
This symbol identifies tools or materials that are required or recommended for a procedure.
This symbol identifies a note or helpful information.
Symbols and marks
Safety and compliance SC-23
Symbols and marks
Symbols and marks
These symbols are on the EcoSift data plate or on the waste hopper data plate.
MODEL Model name or number
P/N Part number
S/N Serial number
V Volts
Φ Number of phases in an electrical system
Hz Frequency (hertz)
FLA Full-load current (amperes)
SCCR Short-circuit current rating (amperes)
IP Ingress protection rating
Imax
kW
l/min Maximum outlet flow rate (liters/minute)
Primary motor maximum current draw (amperes)
Primary motor power output (kilowatts)
MPa Maximum outlet water pressure (megapascals)
Kg Weight of the system (kilograms)
DWG System technical drawing (schematic) number
The Conformité Européene (CE) mark affixed to a product signifies the manufacturer’s declaration
of conformity to applicable European directives and standards.
Only those versions of Hypertherm products with a CE mark on or near the data plate have been
tested for compliance with the applicable European directives, such as the Low Voltage Directive,
the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, the Pressure Equipment Directive, and the Machinery
Directive.
Refer to the manual. Read and understand all of the safety guidelines in this manual.
SC-24 Safety and compliance
These symbols are on the waste hopper.
This symbol identifies a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not prevented, can cause serious
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injuries or death.
Refer to the manual. Read and understand all of the safety guidelines in this manual.
Crush hazard
Stay clear of the hopper while transporting or dumping.
Symbols and marks
These symbols are on the
This symbol identifies a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not prevented, can cause serious
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injuries or death.
The forks on the forklift must be at the same width as the bag.
Do not lift the bag from the side with only 2 loops.
Do not lift more than 1 bag at a time.
Do not put the bag on the forks so that you cannot see and operate the forklift.
abrasive collection bag
.
Do not lift the bag by only 1 loop.
Do not lift the bag by bringing all of the loops to the center.
Safety and compliance SC-25
Symbols and marks
Symbols and marks
Do not stand below the bag.
Do not open the bottom of the bag while standing below the bag.
Do not cut the bottom of the bag while standing below the bag.
Avoid sharp edges
HANDLING
RECOMMENDATIONS
HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS
Use extensions with a crane to lift the bag.
The forks on the forklift must be at the same width as the bag.
Lift vertically with all 4 loops.
Put the bag on the forks so that you can see when you operate the forklift.
Use all 4 loops and extensions to lift the bag from the side.
Avoid ultraviolet (UV) light exposure or inclement weather.
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Terminology
Some terms can be applicable to other products.
AWG
American Wire Gauge (AWG), a standardized wire gauge system used in North America
bar
A unit of pressure: 1 bar equals 100 kPa or 14.5 psi or 100,000 N/m
Btu
British thermal unit (Btu), a standard unit of energy equal to approximately 1,055 joules or 1,055
watt-seconds; used in the United States and sometimes in the United Kingdom, it measures the energy
necessary to increase the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1°F at sea level. Energy-producing or
energy-transferring capability are often expressed in Btus per hour; 1 Btu/hr equals 0.293071 watts; 1 watt
equals 3.4 Btu/hr
CNC
A computer numerical control (CNC) controls the motion of a machine tool
2
Terminology
dB(A)
A-weighted decibels [dB(A)] is an expression of the relative loudness of sounds in air as perceived by the
human ear
energy-isolating device
A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy, to include: a manually
operated electric circuit breaker, a disconnect switch, a manually operated switch by which the conductors of
a circuit could be disconnected from all ungrounded supply conductors, a line valve, and any similar device
used to block or isolate energy. Selector switches, emergency stop knobs, and other control circuit-type
devices are not energy-isolating devices.
energy source
Any source of electric, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy
EP
Extreme pressure (EP) is a property used to describe grease; this grease resists mechanical breakdown,
oxidation, and heat
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Terminology
Terminology
fitting
A coupling, a valve, or a gauge that stops, regulates, or directs the flow of water in a pipe
FLA
Full-load current (amperes)
ft∙lbf
foot-pound force, a unit of work or energy transferred when applying a force of 1 pound to an object through
a distance of one foot; 1 ft∙lbf equals 1.36 N∙m or 1.36 joules; refer to
gate valve
Also called a sluice valve, a knife valve, or a slide valve; designed to control the flow of liquid through a pipe
HEPA filter
High-efficiency particulate filter, a mechanical air filter that traps dust particles that are 0.3 microns in
diameter (1 micron = 1 millionth of a meter); the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
grades
HEPA filters based on resistance to degradation from oil (N, R, P), and level of efficiency (95%, 99%,
and 99.97%)
hopper
A container that is wider at the top than at the bottom and is used to hold liquids
joule
hose
A flexible hollow cylinder. Dimensions are based on the inside diameter (ID).
ID
Inner diameter, the diameter of the inside of a hose, a tube, or a pipe
impact wrench
An air-, electric-, or hydraulic-powered tool that delivers high torque to turn a socket; also called an impact
gun, air wrench, air gun, or rattle gun
ISO
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), an independent membership organization that
develops voluntary standards
JIC
Joint Industry Council (JIC) fittings, a type of flare fitting used in fluid delivery applications. The fittings are
machined with a 37° flared seating surface and are composed of a fitting, a flare nut, and a sleeve.
joule
a unit of work or energy transferred when applying a force of 1 newton to an object through a distance of 1
meter; 1 joule equals 1 N∙m or 0.746 ft∙lbf; refer to
kPa
A kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure: 1 kPa equals 0.01 bar or 0.15 psi or 1,000 N/m
ft∙lbf
2
lbf∙ft
pound force inch, the torque created by 1 pound of force applied at a 1-foot distance from a perpendicular
pivot point; 1 lbf∙ft equals 12 lbf∙in or 1.36 N∙m
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Terminology
lbf∙in
pound force inch, the torque created by 1 pound of force applied at a 1-inch distance from a perpendicular
pivot point; 1 lbf∙in equals 0.112984829 N∙m
lock out
Lock out refers to specific practices and procedures that protect personnel from the unexpected starting of
machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during maintenance or repair activities.
Lock-out devices hold energy-isolation devices in a safe or off position and cannot be removed without a key
or other unlocking mechanism, or through extraordinary means, such as bolt cutters.
NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
US codes and standards for electrical wiring and installation
NLGI grade
A National Lubrication Grease Institute (NLGI) grade (consistency number) classifies the relative hardness of
grease; the higher the number, the harder the grease
NLPM
Normal liters per minute, a European measurement of the flow rate of a gas at a certain volume and
temperature; refer to
SLPM
Terminology
2
N/m
Newtons per square meter (N/m2) is a unit of pressure: 1 N/m2 equals 0.00001 bar or 0.001 kPa
or 0.00015 psi
3
Nm
Normal cubic meter, the flow rate of a gas at a certain volume and temperature
noncondensing humidity
Water can cause damage to instruments and electronic components. Equipment operates correctly while it is
in a specific relative humidity range at a specific temperature range with no water condensation. Refer to
Environmental ratings on page 134.
normal shutdown
The system turns off after completing an established sequence of actions; refer to uncontrolled shutdown
NPT
National pipe thread taper (NPT), a common United States standard for tapered threads that are used on
fittings and pipes
OD
Outer diameter, the diameter of the outside of a tube
OEM
An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of machines that are sold directly to end users
overvoltage category (installation category)
A standard that describes how much transient voltage the equipment can tolerate; refer to Electric power on
page 133.
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Terminology
pipe
A rigid, hollow cylinder that carries fluids or gases; pipe is sized by wall thickness (gauge) and a standardized
outside diameter identified as nominal diameter (
(
NPS) in inches.
DN) or nominal bore (NB) in millimeters or nominal pipe size
Terminology
pollution degree
A safety classification that describes the environment in which a piece of electrical equipment operates.
Underwriters Laboratories (
UL) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) define pollution
degree 3 as an environment with conductive pollution or dry nonconductive pollution that becomes
conductive due to condensation. A pollution degree 4 environment has pollution that generates persistent
conductivity due to dust or wet conditions. Refer to
psi
Electric power on page 133.
Pound-force per square inch (psi) is a unit of pressure: 1 psi equals 0.07 bar or 6.89 kPa or 6,895 N/m
relative humidity (ambient humidity)
Dependent on temperature, this is the percentage of moisture in the air relative to the moisture that is present
when the air is saturated, which is when water condensation occurs. Refer to
Environmental ratings on
page 134.
RTV
Room-temperature vulcanization; silicone rubber is mixed with a curing agent to form a compound that is
temperature- and thermal-resistant
SAE
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) International, a professional association that coordinates the
development of technical standards based on best practices in the aerospace, commercial vehicle, and
automotive engineering.
2
SAE Code 61 fittings are designed for 206.8-bar or 20,684-kPa or 3,000-psi applications.
SAE Code 62 fittings are designed for 413.7-bar or 41,369-kPa or 6,000-psi applications.
SCFM
Standard cubic feet per minute, the flow rate of a gas at a certain volume and temperature
SLPM
Standard liters per minute, a US measurement of the flow rate of a gas at a certain volume and temperature;
refer to
system integrator
NLPM
An integrator of waterjet cutting systems that are sold directly to end users
tube
A rigid, hollow cylinder that carries fluids; tube (or tubing) is sized by its outer diameter (OD) and wall
thickness (gauge)
uncontrolled shutdown
The system turns off without completing an established sequence of actions; this can occur when power is
lost or when the
union
emergency stop knob is pushed. Refer to normal shutdown.
A 3-part fitting that is similar to a coupling, designed to join 2 pipes or tubes for easy assembly and
disassembly
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Terminology
VAC
Volts of alternating current
valve
A device used to control the rate of flow in a pipe or a tube
VDC
Volts of direct current
Terminology
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Terminology
Terminology
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Product description
The EcoSift abrasive recycling system is a standalone wet-abrasive recycler for waterjet cutting systems.
Do not use the EcoSift to recycle abrasive that has been used to cut plastics, wood, hazardous
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The abrasive removal and recycling process produces 2 types of materials.
Recycled abrasive
The recycled abrasive is clean and ready for use.
Waste material
Water used for rinsing the abrasive and the abrasive particles that are too small or too large to use for cutting go
into waste containers.
material, or heat-sensitive material with a melting point or flammability of less than 176.7°C (350°F).
•
The EcoSift can only recycle garnet and aluminum oxide abrasive.
•
The system is designed for use with 80-mesh abrasive.
•
Do not use the EcoSift to recycle abrasive that has been used to cut at 6,205 bar (90,000 psi).
Product description
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Product description
7
18
7
1
17
12
3
6
10
11
15
2
9
13
14
16
5
8
4
1 Cutting table
2 Water and abrasive from the bottom of
the cutting table
3 Water from the top of the cutting table
4 Feed pump
5 Agitation pump
6 EcoSift hopper
7 Waste water to the cutting table
8 Abrasive pump
9 Distribution head
10 Primary screen
11 Dryer box
12 Secondary screen
13 Recycled-abrasive collection bag
14 Waste container
15 Hot air and abrasive particles
16 Waste water and abrasive particles
17 Dust collector
18 Waste hopper
Abrasive
Water
Waste wa ter
Hot air
Product description
Overview
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Product description
The EcoSift hopper (6) holds wet used abrasive. A pump (8) pulls that wet abrasive into the EcoSift unit.
The distribution head (9) deposits the wet abrasive onto the primary screen (10).
the distribution head flushes away debris and small particles that are too small for recycling.
A shaker vibrates wet abrasive on the primary screen. Waste water and abrasive particles fall through the primary
screen and are routed to the waste hopper (18). The shaker sends abrasive that is large enough to recycle to the
top of the dryer box (11). The dryer box contains heating elements and a blower to remove moisture from the
abrasive.
The clean abrasive moves from the dryer box to the
abrasive from debris and abrasive particles that are too large to be reused. The debris and large particles fall into a
waste container (14).
collection bag (13).
The recycled-abrasive collection bag stays on a pallet, which is on a scale. The scale display shows the weight of
the abrasive in the recycled-abrasive collection bag.
The dust collector (17) pulls hot air and abrasive particles from the top of the dryer box. Clean water carries the
particles to the waste hopper (18).
Clean, dry abrasive passes through the secondary screen and into a recycled-abrasive
secondary screen
(12), which
Clean water from the nozzles on
vibrates to isolate the good
Product description
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Product description
1
2
3
1 Overflow tube
2 Dispersion tube
3 Water and air connections
1
2
1 Waste tube 2 Overflow tube
Product description
EcoSift hopper
Refer to item 6 on page 34.
The EcoSift hopper holds wet, used abrasive. Pumps mix the abrasive with water in the hopper. The abrasive
pump on the EcoSift unit pulls the mixture from the bottom of the hopper.
A dispersion tube is only used on the EcoSift hopper if the EcoSift is installed with an existing PowerDredge
system.
Waste hopper
Refer to item 18 on page 34.
Water and abrasive flow from the EcoSift to a waste tube that empties into the waste hopper. Water returns to the
cutting table through the overflow tube.
The waste hopper tilts easily for cleaning.
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Product description
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Electrical enclosure
2 Operation panel
3 Recycled-abrasive collection bag
4 Right side panel
5 Secondary screen and waste container
6 Diaphragm pumps
Waste-abrasive collection bag (optional)
Refer to item 13 on page 34.
Use a waste-abrasive collection bag in the waste hopper to make removal easier. A shackle at each corner of the
hopper holds the bag in place.
The bag is for one-time use only.
EcoSift unit
Work that requires opening the electrical enclosure or removing covers or panels from the EcoSift
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The covers on the left, right, and back of the unit are removable. When a side panel is removed, the primary
screen and the dryer box are visible. The secondary screen and the waste container are visible without removing
a panel.
The diaphragm pumps are located on the back of the unit.
unit must be done only by an approved technician.
Product description
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Product description
1
2
3
5
4
1 Scale display
2 Operator interface
3 Electrical disconnect knob
4 Dryer box ammeter
5 Emergency stop knob
Product description
Operation panel
Controls for the EcoSift are on the outside of the electrical enclosure.
Refer to
Operation on page 43 for detailed descriptions of the controls.
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Product description
3
1
2
4
1 Abrasive pump
2 Feed pump
3 Agitation pump
4 EcoSift hopper
Diaphragm pumps
The diaphragm pumps use compressed air to move water and abrasive particles that are too small for recycling to
the waste hopper.
Product description
A mixture of water and abrasive in the EcoSift hopper moves from the hopper to the EcoSift unit.
Abrasive pump
The abrasive pump pulls water and abrasive from the bottom of the EcoSift hopper and moves it to the top of the
EcoSift unit. The mixture goes through the distribution head and onto the primary screen.
Feed pump
The feed pump controls the mixing of water and abrasive in the EcoSift hopper. The pump pulls water from the
top of the cutting table into the bottom of the hopper.
Agitation pump
The agitation pump pulls water from the top of the cutting table into the bottom of the EcoSift hopper and mixes
the water with abrasive that has collected in the bottom of the hopper.
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Product description
Product description
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Voltage
Options
The EcoSift is available in 2 voltage configurations. Refer to the data plate or the technical drawings for the
voltage of this equipment. Refer to the
50 Hz 60 Hz
400 VAC 480 VAC
Technical drawings section, which starts on page 173.
Waste hopper
If a PowerDredge abrasive removal system is in use, use the PowerDredge hopper as the waste hopper for the
EcoSift system.
If a PowerDredge abrasive removal system is not in use, order a waste hopper and an overflow assembly. Refer to
page 114.
Waste hopper overflow
The standard waste hopper overflow configuration uses a rigid PVC tube to move water from the waste hopper to
the cutting table. This option is recommended when the hopper is installed 3 meters (10 feet) or less from the
cutting table tank.
The flexible overflow option is recommended when the waste hopper is installed more than 3 meters (10 feet)
from the cutting table tank. The hopper can be installed in more locations when the flexible hose is used.
Options
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Options
Options
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Operation
The EcoSift can only recycle garnet and aluminum oxide abrasive. The system is designed for use with 80-mesh
abrasive. Do not use the EcoSift to recycle abrasive that has been used to cut at 6,205 bar (90,000 psi).
Safety
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Refer to the manual. Read and understand all of the safety guidelines in this manual.
Do not use the EcoSift to recycle abrasive that has been used to cut plastics, wood, hazardous
material, or heat-sensitive material with a melting point or flammability of less than 176.7°C (350°F).
ABRASIVE DUST CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY, EYE, AND SKIN IRRITATION
Get medical treatment if necessary.
Abrasive cutting and recycling causes small particles of airborne dust. Refer to the
abrasive used and material being cut in your facility for information about the hazards of hazardous
chemical products.
Testing or monitoring can be necessary to meet national or local air quality regulations.
•
Wear approved personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, and respirators when
operating or working near this machinery. Refer to
pageSC-20.
•
Exposure to abrasive dust can irritate the upper respiratory system.
•
Eyes: Abrasive can cause eye irritation. Flush with a large quantity of water.
•
Skin: Avoid touching wet abrasive and abrasive dust, which can cause moderate skin irritation.
Clean the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water.
•
Do not recycle abrasive in enclosed areas. Use exhaust ventilation systems in containment
structures to capture abrasive dust.
•
Clean up abrasive dust with a vacuum equipped with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter
instead of dry sweeping or using compressed air.
Examine and clean the system regularly. Refer to the
Make repairs immediately.
Personal protective equipment on
Preventive maintenance schedule on page 68.
SDS for the
Operation
Keep the work area clean and free of fluid spills.
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Operation
1
2
4
6
3
5
1 Scale display
2 Operator interface
3 Fault indicator beacon
4 Electrical disconnect knob
5 Dryer box ammeter
6 Emergency stop knob
1
2
1 ZERO 2 UNITS
Operation panel
Scale display
Operation
The scale display shows the weight of the abrasive in the
Touch ZERO to set the scale to 0.0. Touch UNITS to toggle between metric units and US customary units.
SAMPLE SET and PRINT are not used.
Operator interface
The operator interface is the controller for the EcoSift. Screens on the operator interface show the system status
and let the operator start and stop the unit. It also shows failure information, lets the operator to test various
components, notifies the operator that the
consumable part has been in use. For details about all of the screens, refer to the
page 52.
recycled-abrasive collection bag
recycled-abrasive collection bag.
is full, and monitors the time a
Operator interface screens on
Fault indicator beacon
The beacon comes on when the controller senses a warning or a fault condition.
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Operation
3
2
1
4
6
5
1 OPEN/RESET
2 OFF
3 TRIP
4 ON
5 PUSH
6 RELEASE
Electrical disconnect knob
•
Personnel who maintain and repair this machinery can be seriously injured or killed if hazardous
energy is not controlled. Injuries can include burns, cuts, fractures, or electrocution.
•
Disconnect and lock out the electric power supply before opening the electrical enclosure or
doing maintenance or repair procedures.
DANG ER
DANG ER
The electrical disconnect knob disconnects electric power to the unit motor and controls.
•
Isolate all sources of electric, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other
energy with a lockable energy-isolating device that meets local and national requirements.
Refer to
•
•
•
Safety on page 66.
Personnel who work on deenergized machinery can be seriously injured or killed if the machinery
is reenergized without permission.
All personnel must respect lock-out devices. Only the person(s) who applied the devices shall
remove them.
All personnel in an area where energy-control procedures are used must receive training
regarding the energy-control procedure and the prohibition against removing a lock-out device.
Operation
EcoSift Operator Manual 809500 45
Operation
Dryer box ammeter
OPEN/RESET
O OFF
TRIP
I ON
PUSH
RELEASE
The ammeter shows the current (amperes) through each of the legs for the heating elements.
Operation
Turn the knob to this position to open the electrical enclosure or to reset the primary breaker.
This disconnects electric power to the EcoSift unit.
The electrical panel is energized.
This indicates that the breaker is open.
This connects electric power to the EcoSift unit.
Push this to open the electrical enclosure door.
The knob must be in the O OFF position.
The RELEASE screw is not used.
Emergency stop knob
Do not use the emergency stop knob to turn OFF the machine in nonemergency situations.
The system does not do a normal shutdown, and wet abrasive is left on the primary screen and in
the abrasive pump and hoses, which can cause a blockage.
The emergency stop knob turns off 24 VDC electricity to the heating elements, the pumps, and the motors. The
operator interface and the pressure sensors stay on.
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Operation
Turn ON the EcoSift
Only approved personnel can operate, maintain, and repair this machinery. Refer to
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CAUTION
page 67 for more information.
Do not operate this machinery without the access covers and all other safety devices installed. Do
not remove guards while the unit is operating.
Wear approved personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, and respirators when
operating or working near this machinery. Refer to
If a water line, a fitting, a hose, or a valve might be frozen, do not operate the system. Thaw the
system until water moves freely through the entire water circuit.
Remove all tools and materials from the work area before starting the machine.
Repair or replace parts identified in the preventive maintenance schedule or if the parts are
defective, deteriorated, corroded, or damaged.
Examine the machine before operation
Make sure that the waste hopper handle is in the locked position with the safety latch engaged.
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Tra ining on
Personal protective equipment on pageSC-20.
Operation
Look for leaks, deterioration, damage, or other conditions that can interfere with operation.
Make sure that all connections and fasteners are tight, including locking devices, latches, bolts, hoses, and
fittings.
Make sure that all warning decals are maintained so that they are visible and can be read. Do not cover,
block, or remove any warnings, cautions, or instructional materials.
Make sure that the
If the EcoSift turns off because of a fault, correct the fault. Refer to Warnings and faults on page 119.
If the machine turns off because the emergency stop knob was pushed or because of a fault, the unit does an
uncontrolled shutdown. Refer to
Make sure that the EcoSift hopper contains sufficient abrasive to recycle.
Clean the display on the operator interface. Wipe dust and debris off carefully with a clean, lint-free towel.
abrasive collection bags and the waste container are
Uncontrolled shutdown on page 118.
Do not spray any liquid directly onto the touchscreen.
Do not use abrasive cloths, paper towels, tissue paper, or rough rags, which can scratch the
touchscreen.
Do not use cleaners that contain acetone, ammonia, or alcohol, which are found in commercial
and household glass cleaners.
Use a cleaner made for touchscreens or use a 1:1 solution of distilled water and white vinegar
for stubborn grease and oil smudges.
not full.
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Operation
3
5
1
6
4
2
1 EcoSift hopper
2 Air agitation valve
3 Agitation pump valve
4 Feed pump valve
5 Abrasive pump valve
6 EcoSift unit
Prepare the EcoSift
1. Tu rn ON the compressed air, the supply water, and the electric power supply.
2. Turn the electrical disconnect knob to
The operator interface turns on. The EcoSift is ready to operate when the home screen (RUNNING PAGE)
status is
Operation
3. Make sure that the feed pump, the agitation pump, and the abrasive pump valves are open.
READY.
I ON.
The valves are on the EcoSift hopper near the hose connections.
4. Make sure that the air agitation valve on the EcoSift hopper is open.
It is not necessary to open the valve completely. Too much air causes the water to churn, which prevents the
abrasive from collecting in the bottom of the hopper.
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Operation
Start the EcoSift
When the dryer blower motor starts, steam and dust can be released into the air. This is normal. Use
approved personal protective equipment.
1. On the home screen (RUNNING PAGE), touch 1 to turn ON the EcoSift.
The heating elements start operating, the dryer blower motor turns on, and the rinse water starts flowing.
After 45 seconds, the dust collector turns on.
When the temperature is 115.6°C (240°F), the shaker, the agitation pump, and the feed pump start
operating.
2. Make sure that the agitation pump pressure is set between 1.4 bar and 1.7 bar (20 psi and 25 psi).
3. When the temperature is 160.0°C (320°F):
the abrasive pump and the feed pump start operating.
the status changes from READY to RUNNING.
a mixture of water and abrasive falls onto the primary screen.
4. Make sure that the abrasive pump pressure is set to 1.9 bar (27 psi).
5. Make sure that there is sufficient abrasive on the primary screen.
Sufficient quantity of abrasive Too much abrasive
If there is too much abrasive on the primary screen, lower the abrasive pump pressure until the quantity of
abrasive on the primary screen is sufficient.
Operation
6. Examine the system for leaks or damage.
7. Examine the pipes, the hoses, the fittings, and the connections for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
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Operation
Turn OFF the EcoSift
Dangerous voltage/risk of shock
To decrease the risk of serious injuries or death, wear approved protection and obey safety
DANG ER
DANG ER
DANG ER
Operation
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recommendations when working with electricity.
•
Personnel who maintain and repair this machinery can be seriously injured or killed if hazardous
energy is not controlled. Injuries can include burns, cuts, fractures, or electrocution.
•
Disconnect and lock out the electric power supply before opening the electrical enclosure or
doing maintenance or repair procedures.
•
Isolate all sources of electric, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other
energy with a lockable energy-isolating device that meets local and national requirements.
Refer to
•
•
•
Wear approved personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, and respirators when
operating or working near this machinery. Refer to
Safety on page 66.
Personnel who work on deenergized machinery can be seriously injured or killed if the machinery
is reenergized without permission.
All personnel must respect lock-out devices. Only the person(s) who applied the devices shall
remove them.
All personnel in an area where energy-control procedures are used must receive training
regarding the energy-control procedure and the prohibition against removing a lock-out device.
Personal protective equipment on pageSC-20.
Routine stop
On the home screen (RUNNING PAGE), touch O to turn OFF the EcoSift.
The EcoSift does a normal shutdown.
1. The abrasive pump turns off.
2. The feed pump water hoses are cleared.
3. After 10 minutes, the heating elements turn off.
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Operation
Stop for maintenance, repair, or at the end of the day
Tu rn OFF the pump valves when stopping the EcoSift for longer than 1 day. Abrasive can flow from
the EcoSift hopper into the pump hoses. Dried abrasive is not easily cleaned from the hoses.
1. On the home screen (RUNNING PAGE), touch O to turn OFF the EcoSift.
The EcoSift does a normal shutdown.
a. The abrasive pump turns off.
b. The feed pump water hoses are cleared.
c. After 10 minutes, the heating elements turn off.
2. When the heating element turns off, turn the electrical disconnect knob to
Do not use the emergency stop knob to turn OFF the machine in nonemergency situations.
The system does not do a normal shutdown, and wet abrasive is left on the primary screen and
in the abrasive pump and hoses, which can cause a blockage.
O OFF.
3. Tu rn OFF the compressed air.
4. Tu rn
OFF the supply water.
5. Close the valves on the feed pump, the agitation pump, and the abrasive pump.
The valves are on the EcoSift Hopper near the hose connections.
6. Tu rn
OFF the electric power supply.
Operation
7. Use a lock-out device according to the work site’s policy to isolate and control energy.
Emergency stop
The EcoSift does an uncontrolled shutdown when the emergency stop knob is pushed. Refer to Uncontrolled
shutdown
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on page 118.
Operation
2
1
3
4
5
6
Operator interface screens
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE)
Refer to the OPTIONS screen on page 63 to toggle between metric units and US customary units.
1
Operation
2 Recycle Rate
3
4STATUS
5
6
STATUS
Normal operating statuses on this screen are:
To uc h 1 to turn
To uc h
O to turn OFF the EcoSift.
Information only
This shows the delivery rate of abrasive in kilograms (or US pounds) per hour
to the recycled-abrasive collection bag.
Information only
This shows the temperature of the heating elements inside the dryer box.
The optimal temperature is between 137.8°C (280°F) and 160.0°C (320°F).
Information only
This shows the status of the EcoSift. Refer to
MENU opens the MENU screen.
Refer to
GRAPH opens the GRAPH screen.
Refer to
ON the EcoSift.
STATUS on page 52.
MENU screen on page 53.
SCALE WEIGHT/PROCESS TEMPERATURE screen on page 64.
READY the machine is ready for operation.
HEATING The heating elements in the dryer box are warming.
RUNNING the machine is operating normally.
SHUTTING DOWN the machine is turning off normally.
Warning and fault statuses shown on this screen are:
EMERGENCY STOP LOW ABRASIVE
LOW TEMPERATURE FAULTED
HIGH TEMPERATURE
Refer to
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Warnings and faults on page 119 for more information.
Operation
MENU screen
Use the arrows to move the highlight bar up and down in the menu. Touch the enter symbol to open the selected
screen.
RUNNING SCREEN
RECYCLE RATE GRAPH
FAULTS
CONSUMABLES
HEATING ELEMENTS
PRIMARY SHAKER
DRYER BLOWER
FEED PUMP
This opens the home screen (RUNNING PAGE).
Refer to
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE) on page 52.
This opens the RECYCLE RATE GRAPH screen.
Refer to
ABRASIVE RECYCLE RATE TREND screen on page 55.
This opens the FAULTS screen.
Refer to
FAULTS scr een on page 56.
This opens 1 of the CONSUMABLES screens.
Refer to
CONSUMABLES screens on page 61.
This opens the HEATING ELEMENTS screen.
Refer to
Component on/off screens on page 57.
This opens the PRIMARY SHAKER screen.
Refer to
Component on/off screens on page 57.
This opens the DRYER BLOWER screen.
Refer to
Component on/off screens on page 57.
This opens the FEED PUMP screen.
Refer to
Component on/off screens on page 57.
Operation
DUST COLLECTOR
AGITATION PUMP
This opens the DUST COLLECTOR BLOWER screen.
Refer to
Component on/off screens on page 57.
This opens the AGITION PUMP screen.
Refer to
Component on/off screens on page 57.
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Operation
ABRASIVE PUMP
RINSE WATER
FAULT LI GHT
ALARM HORN
OPTIONS
I/O STATUS
TIMERS
Operation
This opens the ABRASIVE PUMP screen.
Refer to
Component on/off screens on page 57.
This opens the RINSE WATER screen.
Refer to
Component on/off screens on page 57.
This opens the FAULT LIGHT screen.
Refer to
Component on/off screens on page 57.
This opens the ALARM HORN screen.
Refer to
Component on/off screens on page 57.
This opens the OPTIONS screen.
Refer to
OPTIONS screen on page 63.
This opens the I/O STATUS screen.
Refer to
I/O STATUS screen on page 56.
This opens the TIME screen.
Refer to
TIME screen on page 60.
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Operation
ABRASIVE RECYCLE RATE TREND screen
This screen shows the abrasive recycling rate.
Refer to the
lb/h
Time (minutes)
Recycle Rate
OPTIONS screen on page 63 to toggle between metric units and US customary units.
Information only
Kilograms (or US pounds) per hour, from 0 to 200
Information only
This shows the minutes elapsed since starting the machine. The number sets to 0
when the EcoSift turns off.
Information only
The blue line on the graph shows the rate of abrasive in kilograms (or US pounds) per
hour that is delivered to the recycled-abrasive collection bag.
Information only
The green line on the graph shows the recycle rate averaged over 5 minutes.
Information only
The red line on the graph shows the feed pump output number (4500 to 7500)
divided by 100.
This is used for troubleshooting or maintenance.
After turning ON the manual feed, touch this to set the value of the feed output
number. The value range is 4500 to 7500.
Operation
This is used for troubleshooting or maintenance.
MAIN
opens the home screen (RUNNING PAGE).
Refer to
MENU opens the MENU screen.
Refer to
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE) on page 52.
MENU screen on page 53.
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Operation
FAU LTS screen
The FAULTS screen is described in detail in the Warnings and faults section, which starts on page 119.
I/O STATUS screen
Operation
The input and output information on this screen is typically useful to a certified technician.
Information only
The specified controller input or output is on.
MAIN opens the home screen (RUNNING PAGE).
Refer to
MENU opens the MENU screen.
Refer to
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE) on page 52.
MENU screen on page 53.
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Operation
Component on/off screens
Use the screens to operate individual components.
Touch this to turn the component
ON or OFF.
Information only
OUTPUT ON
The indicator is green when the component is on.
MAIN opens the home screen (RUNNING PAGE).
Refer to
MENU opens the MENU screen.
Refer to
HEATING ELEMENTS screen PRIMARY SHAKER screen DRYER BLOWER screen
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE) on page 52.
MENU screen on page 53.
Operation
FEED PUMP screen
DUST COLLECTOR BLOWER screen
AGITATION PUMP screen
Refer to page 59 for more
information.
ABRASIVE PUMP screen
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Operation
RINSE WATER screen FAULT LIGHT screen ALARM HORN screen
For testing
For testing
For testing
This turns the water from the
sprayer head
Operation
ON or OFF.
This turns the fault indicator
beacon ON or OFF.
This turns the alarm
ON or OFF.
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Operation
FEED PUMP screen
ENABLE MANUAL FEED
Touch this to turn ON manual control of the feed pump.
OUTPUT TO FEED PUMP REGULATOR
After turning ON the manual feed, touch this to set the value of the feed output
number. The value range is 4500 to 7500.
Temperature
TEMPERATURE
Information only
This shows the temperature of the heating elements inside the dryer box.
OUTPUT ON
Information only
The indicator is green when the component is on.
Touch this to turn the component
MAIN opens the home screen (RUNNING PAGE).
Refer to
MENU opens the MENU screen.
Refer to
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE) on page 52.
MENU screen on page 53.
ON or OFF.
Operation
EcoSift Operator Manual 809500 59
Operation
1
2
3
TIME screen
1 Real-time Clock
REAL-TIME CLOCK
Information only
This shows the time in 24-hour format.
Operation
2System Run Time
3
SYSTEM RUN TIME
Information only
This shows how long in hours and minutes that the machine has been
operating.
MAIN opens the home screen (RUNNING PAGE).
Refer to
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE) on page 52.
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Operation
5
3
1
4
2
5
3
1
4
2
CONSUMABLES screens
Primary Screen Life screen Hopper Wear Plate Life screen
The screens show how long in hours and minutes that the primary screen and the EcoSift hopper wear plate have
been in use.
1
Primary Screen Life
Hours Minutes
2
Hopper Wear Plate
Hours Minutes
or
Life
Use these to toggle between the PRIMARY SCREEN LIFE screen and the
HOPPER WEAR PLATE LIFE
PRIMARY SCREEN LIFE
or
HOPPER WEAR PLATE LIFE
Information only
This shows the time in hours and minutes that the component has been in
operation.
screen.
Operation
EcoSift Operator Manual 809500 61
Operation
3
THE COMPONENT
HAS BEEN IN USE
LONGER THAN
THE COMPONENT
LIFE SETPOINT.
REPLACE THE
COMPONENT.
TOUCH RESET
AFTER
REPLACING THE
COMPONENT.
TOUCH RESET
AFTER
REPLACING THE
COMPONENT.
RESET
After replacing the component, touch this to set the operation time on the
component to 0.
Screen Life
Operation
(h)
4
Wear Plate Life
(h)
5
SCREEN LIFE
and
WEAR PLATE LIFE
Information only
A bar shows a visual representation of the component’s operation time in
hours
(h).
Enter the maximum time setpoint on the OPTIONS screen. Refer to page 63.
MAIN opens the home screen (RUNNING PAGE).
Refer to
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE) on page 52.
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Operation
1
5
6
2
3
4
OPTIONS screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
UNITS
Touch this to toggle between metric units and US customary units.
PRIMARY SCREEN LIFE SETPOINT
and
WEAR PLATE LIFE SETPOINT
Touch this to open a numeric keypad.
Enter the component life setpoint in hours.
The maximum setting for the primary screen is 600 hours.
The maximum setting for the wear plate is 2,000 hours.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
Touch this to open a numeric keypad. Enter the maximum weight for the
recycled-abrasive collection bag.
The maximum weight that the bag can hold is 454 kg (1,000 lb).
MAIN opens the home screen (RUNNING PAGE).
Refer to
MENU opens the MENU screen.
Refer to
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE) on page 52.
MENU screen on page 53.
Operation
EcoSift Operator Manual 809500 63
Operation
SCALE WEIGHT/PROCESS TEMPERATURE screen
This graph shows the weight and dryer box temperature of the recycled abrasive over time.
Operation
Refer to the
OPTIONS screen on page 63 to toggle between metric units and US customary units.
Information only
lb/kg/deg
Time (hrs)
“
lb/kg” refers to the weight.
“
deg” refers to the temperature.
TIME
Information only
This shows the hours (
hrs) elapsed since starting the machine. The number sets to 0
when the EcoSift turns off.
TEMP
Temp
Information only
This shows the temperature of the heating elements inside the dryer box.
WEIGHT
Weight
Information only
This shows the weight of the recycled abrasive in the collection bag.
Information only
The blue line on the graph shows the weight of the recycled abrasive in the collection
bag.
Information only
The green line on the graph shows the rate of abrasive in kilograms (or US pounds)
per hour that is delivered to the recycled-abrasive collection bag.
Information only
The red line on the graph shows the temperature over time.
MAIN opens the home screen (RUNNING PAGE).
Refer to
MENU opens the MENU screen.
Refer to
Home screen (RUNNING PAGE) on page 52.
MENU screen on page 53.
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Preventive maintenance
Hypertherm recommends preventive and scheduled maintenance for this system. High-quality systems that are
maintained on a schedule lasts longer than systems that are not maintained regularly. Maintenance includes, but
is not limited to, adjustments, cleaning, lubrication, repairs, and replacement of parts.
Benefits of preventive maintenance
Improves reliability
Identifies potential problems before they cause unplanned downtime and become expensive repairs
Extends the life of the system and decreases the frequency of replacement
Contributes positively to reputation and profits
Creates traceability through records
Preventive maintenance
EcoSift Operator Manual 809500 65
Preventive maintenance
Safety
Refer to the manual. Read and understand all of the safety guidelines in this manual.
•
Personnel who maintain and repair this machinery can be seriously injured or killed if hazardous
energy is not controlled. Injuries can include burns, cuts, fractures, or electrocution.
•
Disconnect and lock out the electric power supply before opening the electrical enclosure or
DANG ER
DANG ER
WAR N I NG
doing maintenance or repair procedures.
•
Isolate all sources of electric, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other
energy with a lockable energy-isolating device that meets local and national requirements.
•
Personnel who work on deenergized machinery can be seriously injured or killed if the machinery
is reenergized without permission.
•
All personnel must respect lock-out devices. Only the person(s) who applied the devices shall
remove them.
•
All personnel in an area where energy-control procedures are used must receive training
regarding the energy-control procedure and the prohibition against removing a lock-out device.
Work that requires opening the electrical enclosure or removing covers or panels from the machine
unit must be done only by an approved technician.
Preventive maintenance
CAUTION
Do not touch hot surfaces.
ABRASIVE DUST CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY, EYE, AND SKIN IRRITATION
Get medical treatment if necessary.
Abrasive cutting and recycling causes small particles of airborne dust. Refer to the
abrasive used and material being cut in your facility for information about the hazards of hazardous
chemical products.
Testing or monitoring can be necessary to meet national or local air quality regulations.
•
Wear approved personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, and respirators when
operating or working near this machinery. Refer to Personal protective equipment on
pageSC-20.
•
Exposure to abrasive dust can irritate the upper respiratory system.
•
Eyes: Abrasive can cause eye irritation. Flush with a large quantity of water.
•
Skin: Avoid touching wet abrasive and abrasive dust, which can cause moderate skin irritation.
Clean the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water.
•
Do not recycle abrasive in enclosed areas. Use exhaust ventilation systems in containment
structures to capture abrasive dust.
•
Clean up abrasive dust with a vacuum equipped with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter
instead of dry sweeping or using compressed air.
Obey all safety requirements and applicable safety laws and regulations.
SDS for the
Coordinate preventive maintenance and repair activities with operations and safety staff.
Examine and clean the system regularly. Refer to the
Make repairs immediately.
Preventive maintenance schedule on page 68.
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Preventive maintenance
Personnel who maintain and repair this machinery must know how to use standard hand tools.
Use the correct tools for maintenance procedures. Some tools are designed to make the procedure
easier and to prevent damage to the system.
Obey local regulations when discarding parts, materials, abrasive, and wastewater. Refer to
Recycling and end of product life on page 110.
Training
The employer must provide training for maintenance activities and retraining for all personnel when there is a
change in job assignments, machinery or processes that present a new hazard, or energy-control procedures, or
when a periodic inspection finds, or an employer has reason to believe, that shortcomings exist in a person’s
knowledge or use of the energy-control procedure.
Tips
Keep accurate maintenance records. Good records can help with predicting and preventing maintenance
problems. Refer to
Keep the work area clean and free of fluid spills. Use buckets or other containers in areas where water can
spill during maintenance or repair procedures.
Preventive maintenance records on page 111.
Preventive maintenance
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Preventive maintenance
Preventive maintenance schedule
The maintenance intervals are general guidelines. This table assumes that the EcoSift will be used 40 to 50 hours
per week. Revise this schedule as necessary to accommodate local conditions and use.
Preventive maintenance
Examine the EcoSift unit.
Examine the diaphragm pumps.
•
Repair a diaphragm pump.
Examine the EcoSift hopper.
•
Replace the recycled-abrasive collection bag.
•
Replace the hopper wear plate.
Examine the waste hopper.
•
Replace the waste-abrasive collection bag.
•
Clean the waste hopper.
Put the balls on the screen.
Examine the primary screen.
•
Replace the primary screen.
•
Replace the ball carrier screen.
As
necessary
page 96
page 71
page 91
page 71
page 81
page 84
page 88
Daily Weekly Annually
page 70
page 94
page 70
page 76
page 88
page 84
Examine the secondary screen.
•
Empty the secondary screen waste container.
Examine the dryer box.
•
Replace the dryer blower air filter.
page 89
page 89
page 90
page 93
Special tools
Some procedures recommend or require special tools. For help identifying these tools, refer to Special tools on
page 146.
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Preventive maintenance
Cooling time
Do not touch hot surfaces.
CAUTION
The heating elements can take up to 24 hours to cool. Make sure that the temperature shown on the
home screen (
CAUTION
components inside the machine.
The EcoSift can be very hot when it is operating. Some tasks require that the unit is cool before touching
components. Plan for cooling time before maintenance.
To cool the heating elements, do the following:
RUNNING PAGE) is less than 40.0°C (104°F) before doing maintenance on
1. Make sure that the home screen (
RUNNING PAGE) status is READY.
2. Touch MENU to open the MENU screen.
3. Touch
4. To uc h
DRYER BLOWER to highlight the selection. Touch the enter symbol.
The
DRYER BLOWER screen opens.
I to turn ON the dryer blower. The OUTPUT ON indicator is green when the component is on.
Preventive maintenance
MAIN to open the home screen (RUNNING PAGE).
Touch
EcoSift Operator Manual 809500 69
Preventive maintenance
Examine the EcoSift unit
Do not touch hot surfaces.
CAUTION
Repair or replace parts identified in the preventive maintenance schedule or if the parts are
defective, deteriorated, corroded, or damaged.
Do this task when the EcoSift is running.
1. Examine the machine unit for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
2. Examine the pipes, the hoses, the fittings, and the connections for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
Identify the source of a leak and correct the problem.
3. Make sure that all connections and fasteners are tight, including locking devices, latches, bolts, hoses, and
fittings.
4.
Examine the recycled-abrasive collection bag
for deterioration or damage.
Preventive maintenance
5. Replace the recycled-abrasive collection bag, if necessary. Refer to
collection bag
on page 71.
Replace the recycled-abrasive
Examine the EcoSift hopper
Repair or replace parts identified in the preventive maintenance schedule or if the parts are
defective, deteriorated, corroded, or damaged.
Do this task when the EcoSift is operating.
1. Examine the hopper for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
2. Examine the pipes, the hoses, the fittings, and the connections for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
Identify the source of a leak and correct the problem.
3. Make sure that the EcoSift hopper contains sufficient abrasive to recycle.
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Preventive maintenance
Replace the recycled-abrasive collection bag
•
Lifting must be done by a trained operator.
•
Obey all work site-safety requirements, the safety instructions for the lifting equipment, and the
safety information in this manual.
WAR N I NG
Required parts, tools, and materials
1-16445 Recycled-abrasive collection bag
•
Misuse of lifting equipment can cause the load to become unstable, which can cause property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Obey local regulations when discarding parts, materials, abrasive, and wastewater. Refer to
Recycling and end of product life on page 110.
Repair or replace parts identified in the preventive maintenance schedule or if the parts are
defective, deteriorated, corroded, or damaged.
•
The maximum weight that the recycled-abrasive collection bag can hold is 454 kg (1,000
pounds).
•
Use lifting equipment that can safely lift and move the bag.
Forklift
Keep spare parts available so that they are ready when required. To order parts, refer to the
which begins on page 113.
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
1. Disconnect the rubber straps on the EcoSift to release the bag loops on each corner.
2. Use a forklift to move the pallet with the abrasive collection bag.
3. Put the pallet on the floor and use the forklift to lift the abrasive collection bag off of the pallet.
4. Put the empty pallet on the EcoSift scale.
5. Put a recycled-abrasive collection bag on top of the pallet.
6. Put the neck of the bag through the bag support.
Parts section,
Preventive maintenance
7. Fold the top of the bag over the support.
EcoSift Operator Manual 809500 71
Preventive maintenance
1
2
8. Close the clamp to hold the bag on the support.
9. Put a rubber strap through the bag loops on each corner.
Preventive maintenance
10. Make sure that the scale display shows 0.0.
ZERO to set the scale to 0.0. Touch UNITS to toggle between metric units and US customary units.
Touch
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Preventive maintenance
Replace the hopper wear plate
Before doing maintenance or repair procedures:
•
Isolate all sources of electric, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other
energy with a lockable energy-isolating device that meets local and national requirements.
•
Release all water pressure from the pumps before starting maintenance or repairs.
WAR N I NG
WAR N I NG
Required parts, tools, and materials
•
Bleed down and lock out compressed air sources. Compressed air systems do not always
depressurize when other power is disconnected.
Refer to page 66 for more information.
Compressed air is an energy source that can discharge with force. Use care when connecting and
disconnecting this energy source.
Obey local regulations when discarding parts, materials, abrasive, and wastewater. Refer to
Recycling and end of product life on page 110.
Repair or replace parts identified in the preventive maintenance schedule or if the parts are
defective, deteriorated, corroded, or damaged.
1-16449 Hopper wear plate
Flat-tip screwdriver or 5/32-inch nut driver
Shovel
Keep spare parts available so that they are ready when required. To order parts, refer to the
which begins on page 113.
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
Preventive maintenance
Parts section,
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Preventive maintenance
31 2
4
1 Agitation pump connection
2 Feed pump connection
3 Abrasive pump connection
4 EcoSift hopper connections
1. Tu rn OFF the pump valves.
2. Disconnect the pump hoses from the hopper connections.
Preventive maintenance
3. Disconnect the discharge hose from the dispersion tube.
4. Use an assistant to help remove the dispersion tube assembly from the hopper.
5. Empty the EcoSift hopper. Use an assistant to help tip the hopper on its side. Use a shovel to remove the
abrasive.
A shovel can cause damage to the hose and other parts in the bottom of the hopper.
CAUTION
Do not put the side of the hopper with the overflow drain on the ground. This can cause
CAUTION
damage to the hardware.
6. Lift the nozzle assembly to get access to the wear plate.
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Preventive maintenance
7. Replace the wear plate.
8. Install the nozzle assembly.
9. Use an assistant to help move the hopper back to its working position.
10. Use an assistant to help put the dispersion tube assembly on the hopper.
The elbow fitting points toward the ground.
11 . Connect the discharge hose to the dispersion tube.
12. Make sure that all connections and fasteners are tight, including locking devices, latches, bolts, hoses, and
fittings.
13. Examine the pipes, the hoses, the fittings, and the connections for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
Identify the source of a leak and correct the problem.
Preventive maintenance
EcoSift Operator Manual 809500 75
Preventive maintenance
Examine the waste hopper
Repair or replace parts identified in the preventive maintenance schedule or if the parts are
defective, deteriorated, corroded, or damaged.
Do this task when the EcoSift is operating.
1. Examine the hopper for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
Identify the source of a leak and correct the problem.
2. Examine the latch assembly for deterioration or damage. Lubricate the hinges and the pivot points with oil or
grease, if necessary.
Preventive maintenance
3. Replace the waste-abrasive collection bag, if necessary.
Replace the waste-abrasive collection bag
•
Lifting must be done by a trained operator.
•
Obey all work site-safety requirements, the safety instructions for the lifting equipment, and the
safety information in this manual.
WAR N I NG
WAR N I NG
•
Misuse of lifting equipment can cause the load to become unstable, which can cause property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Make sure that the waste hopper handle is in the locked position with the safety latch engaged.
Obey local regulations when discarding parts, materials, abrasive, and wastewater. Refer to
Recycling and end of product life on page 110.
Repair or replace parts identified in the preventive maintenance schedule or if the parts are
defective, deteriorated, corroded, or damaged.
•
The maximum weight that the waste-abrasive collection bag can hold is 1,000 kg (2,205
pounds).
•
Use lifting equipment that can lift and move the bag safely.
If the bag is too full, particles of abrasive accumulate outside of the bag in the waste hopper and the hopper must
be cleaned. Refer to
Clean the waste hopper on page 81.
This procedure requires 2 people for some tasks.
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Preventive maintenance
Required parts, tools, and materials
1-16133 Waste-abrasive collection bag
Forklift or overhead crane with a frame or a lifting device
Pliers or knife
Keep spare parts available so that they are ready when required. To order parts, refer to the
which begins on page 113.
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
1. Use a forklift to move the hopper away from the dust collector.
2. Remove the carrying loops on the
recycled-abrasive collection bag
from the shackles.
3. Lift the full bag straight up out of the hopper.
Parts section,
Preventive maintenance
Do not stand below the abrasive collection bag.
WAR N I NG
•
Lift the bag vertically, using all 4 carrying loops.
•
CAUTION
Refer to
the waste-abrasive collection bag
Use a forklift to remove the waste-abrasive collection bag on page 78 or Use a crane to remove
4. Empty the waste-abrasive collection bag. Refer to
5. Put a new
waste-abrasive collection bag
Do not pull the carrying loops to the center.
on page 79.
Empty the waste-abrasive collection bag on page 80.
in the hopper.
6. Attach the carrying loops to the lifting tabs on the hopper with the shackles.
Make sure that the carrying loops are not twisted. Twisted loops can make the bag hard to
CAUTION
remove and can cause damage to the loops or to the bag.
Make sure that the bag is pushed down into the hopper.
7. Put the waste hopper next to the EcoSift unit. The waste hopper must be installed on the left side of the
machine, below the dust collector.
EcoSift Operator Manual 809500 77
Preventive maintenance
Use a forklift to remove the waste-abrasive collection bag
•
Lifting must be done by a trained operator.
•
Obey all work site-safety requirements, the safety instructions for the lifting equipment, and the
safety information in this manual.
WAR N I NG
WAR N I NG
CAUTION
1. Set the forks to approximately 89 cm (35 inches) apart, which is the distance between the carrying loops on
the abrasive collection bag.
•
Misuse of lifting equipment can cause the load to become unstable, which can cause property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Slippery surface
The abrasive collection bag can spill water onto the floor. The floor can be slippery when wet.
The forklift forks must be dulled or protected to prevent tearing the carrying loops.
•
The maximum weight that the waste-abrasive collection bag can hold is 1,000 kg (2,205
pounds).
•
Use lifting equipment that can lift and move the bag safely.
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2. With the forks raised to approximately 51 mm (2 inches) above the top of the hopper, move the forklift slowly
toward the hopper.
3. Put a fork through each of the carrying loops closest to the forklift, then put the forks through the second set
of loops.
Make sure that the carrying loops are not twisted. Twisted loops can make the bag hard to
CAUTION
remove and can cause damage to the loops or to the bag.
4. Lift the full bag straight up out of the hopper.
Do not stand below the abrasive collection bag.
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•
Lift the bag vertically, using all 4 carrying loops.
•
CAUTION
Do not pull the carrying loops to the center.
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Use a crane to remove the waste-abrasive collection bag
•
Lifting must be done by a trained operator.
•
Obey all work site-safety requirements, the safety instructions for the lifting equipment, and the
safety information in this manual.
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Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
•
Misuse of lifting equipment can cause the load to become unstable, which can cause property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Slippery surface
The abrasive collection bag can spill water onto the floor. The floor can be slippery when wet.
•
The maximum weight that the waste-abrasive collection bag can hold is 1,000 kg (2,205
pounds).
•
Use lifting equipment that can lift and move the bag safely.
Use a frame or a similar device to keep the carrying loops aligned vertically with the corners of the
bag while it is being lifted.
1. Put the crane over the
abrasive collection bag
.
2. Attach the carrying loops to the frame or device.
3. Lift the full bag straight up out of the hopper.
Do not stand below the abrasive collection bag.
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•
Lift the bag vertically, using all 4 carrying loops.
•
CAUTION
Do not pull the carrying loops to the center.
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Empty the waste-abrasive collection bag
Slippery surface
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Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
1. Hang the waste-
The floor can be slippery when wet.
•
Lifting must be done by a trained operator.
•
Obey all work site-safety requirements, the safety instructions for the lifting equipment, and the
safety information in this manual.
•
Misuse of lifting equipment can cause the load to become unstable, which can cause property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Do not stand below the abrasive collection bag.
•
The maximum weight that the waste-abrasive collection bag can hold is 1,000 kg (2,205
pounds).
•
Use lifting equipment that can lift and move the bag safely.
Obey local regulations when discarding parts, materials, abrasive, and wastewater. Refer to
Recycling and end of product life on page 110.
abrasive collection bag
above the waste collection area.
2. Open the bag. Use pliers to pull open the 3 ties on the bottom of the bag or slice the bag open with a knife.
3. Discard the bag.
Do not reuse the waste-abrasive collection bag. The bag is for one-time use only.
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Clean the waste hopper
Slippery surface
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The floor can be slippery when wet.
•
Lifting must be done by a trained operator.
•
Obey all work site-safety requirements, the safety instructions for the lifting equipment, and the
safety information in this manual.
•
Misuse of lifting equipment can cause the load to become unstable, which can cause property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Make sure that the waste hopper handle is in the locked position with the safety latch engaged.
Obey local regulations when discarding parts, materials, abrasive, and wastewater. Refer to
Recycling and end of product life on page 110.
Use a forklift to move the hopper to the cleaning area. Do not use a crane.
Required parts, tools, and materials
Forklift
PTFE tape or thread sealant
Flowing water and a hose
Recommended materials
Shovel
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
1. If there is a
waste-abrasive collection bag
in the hopper, remove it.
2. Disconnect the hopper overflow tube from the elbow fitting on the outside of the hopper.
3. Remove the hopper overflow tube from the coupling on the inside of the hopper.
4. Insert the forklift forks into the opening in the base of the hopper with the forks spread as wide as possible.
Put the hopper on the forks with the release latch toward the vehicle.
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5. Move the hopper to the cleaning area.
6. Keep the forklift mast tilted back and release the hopper tilt latch.
It could be necessary to tilt the forks forward or backward to decrease tension on the hopper tilt latch before
the latch releases.
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7. Lift the forks to dumping height. Tilt the mast of the forklift forward to dump the water and the abrasive from
the hopper.
Put the hopper on the ground and use a shovel to remove the remaining abrasive.
8. Use a hose and flowing water to clean the inside of the hopper.
9. Move the hopper back to its working position. Make sure that the tilt latch is engaged.
10. Connect the overflow tube to the coupling on the inside of the hopper.
11 . Connect the end of the overflow tube with the elbow to the coupling on the outside of the hopper.
Do not use PVC cement on threaded fittings.
Use PTFE tape or thread sealant on all threaded fittings.
12. Make sure that all connections and fasteners are tight, including locking devices, latches, bolts, hoses, and
fittings.
13. Examine the pipes, the hoses, the fittings, and the connections for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
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Identify the source of a leak and correct the problem.
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Examine the sprayer head
Repair or replace parts identified in the preventive maintenance schedule or if the parts are
defective, deteriorated, corroded, or damaged.
Do this task when the EcoSift is operating.
Make sure that the spray from each nozzle on the bottom of the sprayer head is fan shaped.
Acceptable spray patterns Unacceptable spray patterns
If the spray pattern is not fan shaped, do the following:
1. Make sure that the rinse water flow and the dust collector water flow are set correctly. Adjust the flow with
the water regulators behind the gauge panel on the back of the EcoSift unit.
2. Test the water hardness. Mineral buildup from hard water can block the nozzle.
3. Clean the nozzle.
a. Tu rn
b. Remove the nozzle.
c. Use needle nose pliers to remove the small piece of metal from inside the nozzle.
d. Use compressed air to blow debris out of the nozzle.
e. Put the small piece of metal into the nozzle.
OFF the machine.
f. Install the nozzle on the sprayer head.
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Examine the primary screen
Required parts, tools, and materials
Clean water source for rinsing
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
1. Flush the primary screen with clean water to remove abrasive and debris.
2. Examine the primary screen for holes, wear, or damage.
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Replace the screen, if necessary. Refer to
Replace the primary screen.
Replace the primary screen
Work that requires opening the electrical enclosure or removing covers or panels from the machine
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CAUTION
Required parts, tools, and materials
1-16469 Primary screen Clean water source for rinsing
5/8-inch wrench Clean, lint-free towel
5/8-inch socket Petroleum jelly (white petrolatum)
5/16-inch nut driver Ladder
Standard hex key wrenches General purpose silicone sealant
Flat-tip screwdriver Silicone dispenser (caulk gun)
unit must be done only by an approved technician.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
Do not spray water inside the dryer box.
Keep spare parts available so that they are ready when required. To order parts, refer to the Parts section,
which begins on page 113.
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
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1. Flush the primary screen with clean water to remove abrasive and debris.
2. Loosen the socket-head cap screws that hold the sprayer head on the EcoSift frame. Move the sprayer head
to the side.
3. Use a nut driver to remove a side panel from the EcoSift unit.
4. Loosen the nut on the clamp ring.
5. To open the clamp ring, push in the lock and pull the clamp lever.
It could be necessary to loosen the nut on the other side of the clamp ring.
6. Remove the overflow tube.
7. Lift the top of the assembly that contains the primary screen.
8. Turn the top of the assembly over to get access to the primary screen.
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9. Remove the worn screen and discard it.
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10. Wipe abrasive off of all of the frame surfaces with a clean, lint-free towel.
11 . Examine the ball carrier screen for holes, wear, or damage. The ball carrier screen is below the primary
screen.
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Replace the screen, if necessary. Refer to
12. Put petroleum jelly on the rubber gasket on the bottom of the new primary screen.
13. Replace the primary screen.
The rubber gasket is on the bottom side of the screen.
14. Put the top assembly on the screen.
15. Fill the gap between the primary screen and the metal wall above it with a bead of silicone.
Replace the ball carrier screen on page 88.
The silicone bead directs the abrasive into the dryer box and protects the screen from rubbing.
The silicone bead must be reapplied each time the screen is removed.
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16. Close the clamp ring.
Make sure that the primary screen and the frame are centered.
17. Tighten the hex nuts on the frame.
18. Install the overflow tube.
19. Install the side cover.
20. Move the sprayer head over the screen and tighten it.
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Replace the ball carrier screen
Work that requires opening the electrical enclosure or removing covers or panels from the machine
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CAUTION
Required parts, tools, and materials
1-16484 Shaker ball carrier screen
5/8-inch wrench
unit must be done only by an approved technician.
The heating elements can take up to 24 hours to cool. Make sure that the temperature shown on the
home screen (
components inside the machine.
RUNNING PAGE) is less than 40.0°C (104°F) before doing maintenance on
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Keep spare parts available so that they are ready when required. To order parts, refer to the
which begins on page 113.
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
1. Remove the balls from the carrier screen.
2. Remove the screen clamp.
3. Replace the ball carrier screen.
4. Install the screen clamp.
5. Put the balls on the screen.
Parts section,
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Examine the secondary screen
Do not touch hot surfaces.
CAUTION
Required parts, tools, and materials
4 mm hex key wrench
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
Examine the secondary screen for holes, wear, or damage.
Replace the screen, if necessary.
Empty the secondary screen waste container
Do not touch hot surfaces.
CAUTION
Obey local regulations when discarding parts, materials, abrasive, and wastewater. Refer to
Recycling and end of product life on page 110.
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
1. Remove the waste container from the bracket.
2. Discard the contents of the container.
3. Install the waste container.
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Examine the dryer box
Monitor the dryer box ammeter
The ammeter shows the current (amperes) through each of the legs for the heating elements. If the machine is
working correctly, the current on each leg (L1, L2, and L3) is no more than 2 amperes more or less than the
others.
Do this task when the EcoSift is operating.
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1. Tu rn
2. Touch
ON the dryer blower and the heating elements.
SEL to see the reading for each leg.
If the difference between readings is more than 2 amperes, a heating element has failed. Refer to
dryer box component or remove a blockage
on page 91.
Replace a
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Replace a dryer box component or remove a blockage
Use this procedure to replace a heating element or a thermocouple, or to remove a blockage.
Work that requires opening the electrical enclosure or removing covers or panels from the machine
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CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
unit must be done only by an approved technician.
Installation, maintenance, and repairs to the electrical and plumbing systems must meet national
and local electrical and plumbing codes. This work must be done only by an approved technician.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
The heating elements can take up to 24 hours to cool.
Refer to
The heating elements can take up to 24 hours to cool. Make sure that the temperature shown on the
home screen (
components inside the machine.
Cooling time on page 69.
RUNNING PAGE) is less than 40.0°C (104°F) before doing maintenance on
Required parts, tools, and materials
1-16495 Type J thermocouple with probe
1-16490 Type J thermocouple with compression fitting
1-16483 Narrow heating element (for a 400 VAC EcoSift)
1-16482 Wide heating element (for a 400 VAC EcoSift)
1-16489 Narrow heating element (for a 480 VAC EcoSift)
1-16488 Wide heating element (for a 480 VAC EcoSift)
45 kg (100 pounds) of clean, dry abrasive
Recommended materials
Bucket or other container
Keep spare parts available so that they are ready when required. To order parts, refer to the
which begins on page 113.
Do this task when the EcoSIft is not running.
1. Disconnect the heating elements from their power sources.
2. Remove the element plate.
Prevent damage to the thermocouple wires.
CAUTION
Preventive maintenance
Parts section,
Abrasive pours out through the opening. Put a bucket or other container below the dryer box to catch the
spilled abrasive.
3. Remove loose abrasive near the opening.
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4. Replace the part(s) or remove the blockage.
Rewiring the heating element involves 3-phase wiring. This work must be done only by an
approved technician.
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5. Install the element plate.
6. Connect the heating elements to their power sources.
Refer to the wiring diagram in
Preventive maintenance on page 65.
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7. Tur n
ON the dryer blower.
8. Pour 45 kg (100 pounds) of abrasive into the top of the dryer box.
Make sure that the added abrasive covers the tops of the elements. This prevents a blockage in the blower
nozzles.
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Replace the dryer blower air filter
Work that requires opening the electrical enclosure or removing covers or panels from the machine
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CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
unit must be done only by an approved technician.
Installation, maintenance, and repairs to the electrical and plumbing systems must meet national
and local electrical and plumbing codes. This work must be done only by an approved technician.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
The heating elements can take up to 24 hours to cool.
Refer to
The heating elements can take up to 24 hours to cool. Make sure that the temperature shown on the
home screen (
components inside the machine.
Cooling time on page 69.
RUNNING PAGE) is less than 40.0°C (104°F) before doing maintenance on
Required parts, tools, and materials
1-16474 Blower air filter
5/16-inch nut driver
Keep spare parts available so that they are ready when required. To order parts, refer to the
which begins on page 113.
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
1. Use a nut driver to remove the right side panel from the machine.
2. Remove the wing nut on the dryer blower filter and remove the cover from the dryer blower.
3. Replace the dryer blower air filter.
4. Install the cover.
5. Hand tighten the wing nut on the dryer blower filter.
6. Install the right-side cover.
Parts section,
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3
1
2
4
1 Abrasive pump
2 Feed pump
3 Agitation pump
4 EcoSift hopper
Examine the diaphragm pumps
Do not touch hot surfaces.
CAUTION
Repair or replace parts identified in the preventive maintenance schedule or if the parts are
defective, deteriorated, corroded, or damaged.
Examine the pumps regularly to find and correct problems early.
Preventive maintenance
Do this task when the EcoSift is operating.
1. Examine the pumps for leaks, deterioration, or damage. Examine the pipes, the hoses, the fittings, and the
connections for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
Identify the source of a leak and correct the problem.
2. Close the agitation valve on the EcoSift hopper.
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3. Disconnect the agitation pump hose from the hopper. Put the end of the hose over the edge of the hopper so
water goes into the hopper.
4. Tu rn
ON the agitation pump.
Water flows into the hopper.
5. Tu rn
OFF the agitation pump.
6. Connect the agitation pump hose to the hopper.
7. Open the agitation valve on the EcoSift hopper.
8. Do these steps again for the feed pump and then for the abrasive pump.
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9. Make sure that all connections and fasteners are tight, including locking devices, latches, bolts, hoses, and
fittings.
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Repair a diaphragm pump
Before doing maintenance or repair procedures:
•
Isolate all sources of electric, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other
energy with a lockable energy-isolating device that meets local and national requirements.
•
Release all water pressure from the pumps before starting maintenance or repairs.
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Required parts, tools, and materials
1-16475 Wet-end seal replacement kit Torque wrench
1-16476 Air-end seal replacement kit
13186 Antiseize bolt lubricant (white lithium grease) Impact wrench
Two 3/4 -i n ch w re nch e s o r
2 ratchets with 3/4-inch sockets
1/2-inch wrench or
ratchet with a 1/2-inch socket
6 mm hex key wrench Marking pen
3/16-inch hex driver bit Rubber mallet
3/4-inch impact socket Vise with nonmarring jaws
•
Bleed down and lock out compressed air sources. Compressed air systems do not always
depressurize when other power is disconnected.
Refer to page 66 for more information.
Compressed air is an energy source that can discharge with force. Use care when connecting and
disconnecting this energy source.
Obey local regulations when discarding parts, materials, abrasive, and wastewater. Refer to
Recycling and end of product life on page 110.
Repair or replace parts identified in the preventive maintenance schedule or if the parts are
defective, deteriorated, corroded, or damaged.
3.05N∙mto8.47N∙m (27lbf∙in to75lbf∙in)
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
O-ring pick
Electrical tape or
section of heat shrink tubing3/16-inch hex key wrench
Keep spare parts available so that they are ready when required. To order parts, refer to the Parts section,
which begins on page 113.
Do this task when the EcoSift is not operating.
Remove a pump from the EcoSift unit
1. Disconnect the inlet hose, the discharge hose, and the compressed air hose.
2. Use a hex key wrench to remove the 4 bolts on the base of the pump.
3. Drain the water from the pump.
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1
2
3
5
4
6
1 Discharge manifold
2 Liquid chamber
3 Inlet manifold
4 Center section
5 Muffler
6 Air valve assembly
Disassemble the pump
1. Remove the muffler from the pump.
2. Turn the pump upside-down to drain the liquid from it.
3. Use a marking pen to make a line on each liquid chamber and the center section. This will help to align the
parts during reassembly.
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4. Use a 1/2-inch wrench or socket to remove the discharge manifold from the liquid chambers.
5. Remove the check valve balls, the seats, and the seat O-rings.
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6. Use a 1/2-inch wrench or socket to remove the inlet manifold from the liquid chambers.
7. Remove the check valve balls, the seats, and the seat O-rings.
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2
1
1 Center section 2 Liquid chamber
1
2
1
2
1 Outer piston 2 Diaphragm
8. Use a 1/2-inch wrench or socket to remove both liquid chambers from the center section.
9. Use two 3/4-inch wrenches or sockets to remove the diaphragm assembly from the center section.
10. Remove 1 outer piston and diaphragm from the center section.
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11 . Use a rubber mallet to tap the shaft out of the center section.
12. Remove the other diaphragm assembly from the shaft.
a. Put the shaft in a vise with nonmarring jaws. Make sure that the shaft is not nicked, scratched, or gouged.
b. Use an impact wrench and a 3/4-inch socket to remove the diaphragm assembly from the shaft.
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13. Use a 3/16-inch hex key wrench to loosen the bolts that hold the air valve assembly on the center section.
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