NovaTec SVP-3, SVP-5, SVP-10 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual SVP IM 7 FEB 2018

Models: SVP-3, SVP-5 & SVP-10

Silencer Positive Displacement

Vacuum Pump

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................... 4

2 WARNING ..................................................................................................................................... 4

3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS

3.1 Seek Time

........................................................................................................................................................... 4

..................................................................................................... 4

4 UNPACKING ................................................................................................................................ 5

5 GENERAL INSPECTION ........................................................................................................... 5

6 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 6

7 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 7

7.1 Regulator Warning .............................................................................................................................................. 7

7.2 Combination Vacuum Breaker and Vacuum Relief Valve ............................................................................. 7

7.3 Discharge Selection Valve (DSV) ..................................................................................................................... 8

7.5 Closed Loop Vacuum System ........................................................................................................................... 9

7.6 Ambient Air Vacuum System ............................................................................................................................. 9

8 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 10

9 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (3000 ft. Elevation and below) .................................... 16

10 OPERATING AT HIGH ELEVATIONS (3000 Ft Above Sea Level or More) ................ 16

11 PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................................. 17

12 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION S CHEDULE ............................................................. 18

12.1 EVERY WEEK ................................................................................................................................................. 18

12.2 EVERY MONTH .............................................................................................................................................. 18

12.3 EVERY 6 MONTHS ........................................................................................................................................ 19

12.3.1 Inspecting V Belts: ................................................................................................................................... 19

12.3.2 Replacing V Belts ..................................................................................................................................... 20

13 LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................................ 21

13.1 Lubrication Guidelines .................................................................................................................................... 21

13.2 Lubricant Capaciti es ....................................................................................................................................... 21

14 SPECIAL NOTE: SHEAVE RE-INSTALLATION ............................................................... 22

15 WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................. 23

1 INTRODUCTION

NOVATEC SVP Series Vacuum Pump is designed to pneumatically convey plastic pellets or powders in a vacuum conveying system. It does this by creating a vacuum to “pull” air through the piping system. Plastic pellets or powders are introduced into the moving air stream in various ways, including through the use of probes, pick-up tubes, and rotary air locks. The SVP is used in conjunction with vacuum chamber station valves, etc. to form the conveying system, which is controlled with either Master Control or Distributed Control Panels. Several vacuum power units may be designed into the system as required. Vacuum conveying systems typically distribute material from silos, surge bins, blenders, or drying hoppers to processing machinery.

2 WARNING

Always disconnect power before servicing. Only qualified technicians should service, maintain, or repair the SVP. Before using this equipment, read in detail the product bulletins and other information found in this manual. A safe installation is necessary before operating the equipment. The instructions should be understood and followed before installing or operating the equipme nt.

3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS

Operating At Higher Altitudes…3000 Ft Above Sea Level or More

Atmospheric pressure is lower at higher elevations and as a result, the compression of air by the pump requires more work for vacuum conveying. In these higher altitude applications the pressure relief valve of SVP pumps must be adjusted on site to prevent the pump from damaging itself or the motor by attempting to compress air of reduced density to an unsafe level. Contact Novatec Engineering or Service at the number on the front cover of this manual when operating the pump at 3000 ft or higher elevation.

Blower exhaust temper at ure and motor cooling a re a fu nct ion of both v ac uu m lev el a nd elevation. Blower exhaust temperature must not exceed 300°F to avoid premature blower failure. Decreased motor FL A l imi ts may requi re al te rnate ov er load p ro tec tion o r inc re ased fram e size / hp.

3.1 Seek Time

Excessive starting and sto pping of the pump will reduce blower an d mot or l ife an d void the warranty. Seek Time is a control par amete r tha t all ows y ou r pump to operate for short periods in vacuum break mode (n o va cuum lo adin g) whil e the system control se arches for new demands. Usi ng the Seek Time feature , pump starts must be limited to 1 Please check: T regulator settings – page 7 Electrical D rawi ngs pag es 11 -142 per hour to prevent premature failure. The minimum Seek Time for a pump is 240 seconds

to prevent exceeding 12 starts per hour. Optimum Seek Time may be set dependent upon pump capacity, u tiliza tion, number o f s tations, capac ity o f each vacuum chamber , and individual station throughputs.

(See your control panel instruction manual for

information on Seek Time)

4 UNPACKING

Caution should be exercised to see that the equipment is not handled roughly. The crate must be removed carefully. The machine must not be used to pry against Do not pry against the machine when removing the crate. The vacuum power unit is usually shipped completely assembled and requires no further attention prior to installation. Note any shipping damage on delivery receipt and report immediately to trucking company.

5 GENERAL INSPECTION

When the unit is unpacked, make a visual inspection looking for missing parts or damage that may have occurred during shipment. Report any missing parts to Novatec immediately. All electrical and mechanical connections should be checked for tightness, as vibration during transit may cause them to loosen.

IMPORTANT: Before placing the vacuum pump into service, be sure oil has been put in the

pump, as oil may have been drained following factory quality control testing. See page 13 for lubrication guidelines.

Replacement blowers are shipped without oil.

6 SPECIFICATIONS

Relief Point for

Operation

SVP-3

12”Hg

29 PSI

SVP-5

12.5”Hg

30 PSI

SVP-10

12.5”Hg

30 PSI

7 MECHAN IC AL INSTALLATION

Locate the pump where it can be interconnected with the vacuum system piping easily. Accommodations should be made to allow full access of the pump for service, especially the belt guard, starter, filter, vacuum breaker valve, vacuum blower and vacuum relief valve. The vacuum gauge should be visible, but can be carefully rotated in its fitting as required. The pump should be secured to the floor to prevent movement from vibration and isolating pads (not supplied) may be installed to minimize noise transfer to the floor, if desired.

The pump is commonly located near the vacuum conveying system’s cyclone dust collector and is commonly connected directly to the cyclone lid with rigid tubing or flex hose. It is convenient to service the dust collector and the pump filter at the same time.

See notes on electrical instal l ati o n for the 3 phase power connection and for installation of a near-by 3 phase disconnect switch to allow easy disconnection of power to the pump for service or in the case of an emergency.

Compressed Air Supply : Clean compressed air should be supplied to the SVP pump’s vacuum breaker valve regulator, providing 80 to 120 psi. A filter (not supplied) should be provided if the cleanliness of the air is questionable.

7.1 Regulator Warning

The compressed air regulator has been set at the factory to allow the vacuum breaker to relieve at the specified vacuum. Tampering with the regulator will void the

warranty. Only qualified Novatec service personnel may adjust the relief point via

regulator pressure.

7.2 Combination Vacuum Breaker and Vacuum Relief Valve

The Novatec vacuum breaker valve for system seek operation also serves as the vacuum relief valve to regulate the pump’s workload. The dual functionalit y is accomplished by utilizing an equilibrium of compressed air pressure and vacuum level in conjunction with the vacuum breaker action, governed by the system’s conveying control panel.

NOTE:

Specifications will be reduced for standard pump assemblies running on 50Hz. Information shown is for standard SVP vacuum pumps. Refer to special job drawings for custom unit information if applicable.

Pump Model

60hz

Regulator

Setting

7.3 Discharge Selection Valve (DSV)

Pump exhausts to atmosphere or can be pipe outside of pump room.

● Requires a separate Relief Vent in a closed system.

● Includes 3-Bolt Coup l er and pump ad apter fitting.

● For use with either VRB or SVP pumps.

7.4 Closed Loop Relief Vent (CLR)

Provides Pressure Relief in a Closed Loop Conveying System.

● Install near take-off devices in a closed loop system.

● Install one per row of take-offs that share a common closed loop manifold.

Machine Mounted Vacuum Receivers

Material

Device

Ambient A ir Passes

& Conveys Material

Ambient Air Conveying Illustration

Closed Loop Vacuum System Illustration

Machine Mounted Vacuum Receivers

7.5 Closed Loop Vacuum System

7.6 Ambient Air Vacuum System

Through Vacuum Purge Valve

Selection

8 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Connect the proper power supply (check nameplate) through a main line disconnect switch (not supplied) to terminal connections L1, L2, L3 and ground into the MVP control cabinet that contains the motor starter. This is the only power connection required since the motor i s pre-wired at the factory. See schematic on the next page. See FLA specification table on page 16.

Connect control wiring from the conveying system control panel to the same electrical enclosure as shown on the wiring schematic for the conveying system control panel. Verify the correct rotation of the motor with the directional labels on the pump assembly.

3 Phase Electrical Power:

1. Verify nameplate information on the pump frame asse mbl y

2. Use the FLA/KVA chart on page 15 as a guide

3. A nominally rated 3 phase disconnect switch must be provided

4. All connections must be provided in strict adherence to local and national codes by a qualified electrician.

SVP Pump Wiring – 24 vdc control vo lta ge – Typical for 460/3/60 and 400/3/50

SVP Pump Wiring – 115 vac control voltage – Typical for 460/3/60 and 400/3/50

SVP Pump Wiring – 24 vdc control volta ge – Typical for 575/3/60

SVP Pump Wiring – 115 vdc control voltage – Typical for 575/3/60

Horse Power

Voltage

FLA

KVA

208/3/60

9.4

3.5

230/3/60

8.5

3.5

400/3/50

5.2

3.5

460/3/60

4.3

3.5

575/3/60

3.5

208/3/60

14.3

5.0

230/3/60

13.0

5.0

400/3/50

7.3

5.0

460/3/60

6.5

5.0

575/3/60

5.0

208/3/60

29.5

7.8

230/3/60

26.8

7.8

400/3/50

15.6

7.8

460/3/30

13.4

7.8

575/3/60

10.7

7.8

Full Load Amperage and KVA ratings for SVP vacuum pumps by model and voltage.

SVP-3

3HP

SVP-5

5HP

SVP-10

10 HP

Model

Horse Power

CFM

Relief Vacuum

Line Size

SVP-3

3 HP

55

12” Hg

1 ½” OD

SVP-5

5 HP

100

12.5” Hg

2” OD

SVP-10

10 HP

170

12.5” Hg

2 ½” OD

9 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (3000 ft. Elevation and below)

NOTE:

Information shown is for standard SVP series Positive Displacment vacuum pu mps. Specifications will be reduced for pumps running on 50Hz. Specifications will change when the pump is operated at elevati ons 3000 ft. or more above sea level (see below).

Refer to special job drawings for custom unit inf orm at ion as applicable. Verify nameplate information on motor before installing and operating. All information is subject to change without notice.

10 OPERATING AT HIGH ELEVATIONS (3000 Ft Above Sea Level or More)

Atmospheric pressure is lower at higher elevations and as a result, the compression of air by the pump requires more work for vacuum conveying. In these higher altitude applications the pressure relief valve of SVP pumps must be adjusted to prevent the pump from damagi ng itself or the motor by attempting to compress air of reduced density to an unsafe level. Failure to adjust the pump will void the pump warranty.

When the end-use site is known, Novatec endeavors to pre-adjust the vacuum pump’s performance at the factory to compensate for elevations above 3000 feet. Novatec then labels the vacuum relief valve accordingly. If your pum p-use site is 3000 feet above sea level or more, and no indication of pre-adjustment is present on the pump assembly, please contact Novatec Engineering or the Novatec Service Department at the number on the front cover of this manual to get instructions for adjusting your SVP pump for use at elevat ions at 3000 feet or more above sea level.

QTY

DESCRIPTION

MODEL

SVP-3

SVP-5

SVP-10

Blower,

Gardner Denver

PD-3MQ-

PD-4MQ-

HORZ

1

Motor 575/3/60

04202

04199

03596

1

Vacuum Gauge

50011

2

V-Belt

BX48

BX49

BX57

Solenoid-Vac

Brkr

115 VAC

08236

24 VDC

08238

Vacuum Breaker

Valve Assy

230V

00834

01944

01947

460V

00838

00834

00944 575V

00843

00838

00942

1

Filter Element

hf-047

1

Regulator Bracket

07-1397

11 PARTS LIST

1

1 1 Motor Starter

208V 00834 01944 01945

1 Regulator 50154

Lubrication Oil*

Motor

208/230/460/3/60

HORZ

01913 01914 01916

VBV-15 VBV-20 VBV-25

Gardner Denver AEON PD-XD

NOVATEC P/N SVP-QT and

HORZ

Lubricating Oil.

SVP-GAL

*see lubrication chart on page 14 for recommended stocking level for oil. NOTE: Parts shown are for standard SVP series vacuum pumps. Refer to special job

drawings for custom unit information. Verify information on existing part before ordering and installing replacement. All information is subject to change without notice.

Filter Element in ClearVu Canister

12 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE

It is recommended that maintenance and inspection is done on a scheduled basis. Maintenance requirements will naturally vary widely for each installation and specific operating conditions. It is suggested that a complete inspection be performed with the necessary maintenance at the end of the first day, the first week, the first month and the first 3 months. These inspections will be indicative of how often future maintenance will be necessary.

12.1 EVERY WEEK

Inspect the Filter cartridge. Clean or replace as required. Remove any fines collected from the catch pan. This time interval should be shortened if experience indicates unusual dust loading. Check the system for air leaks and correct as required.

12.2 EVERY MONTH

Inspect the vacuum breaker valve filter/silencer. Clean or replace as required. If service to the vacuum breaker is required remove it from the filter housing.

12.3 EVERY 6 MONTHS

Deflection

Belt

Disconnect power and check for loose electrical connections. Tighten all bolts and nuts that may have loosened due to vibration. Check V belts. Adjust or replace as follows:

12.3.1 Inspecting V Belt s:

1. Remove the pump from service and disconnect electrical power.

2. To inspect V belts, remove the 2 fastener s on the outs ide panel of the belt guard (Figure 2, shown on the next page) and carefully examine each belt for excessive stretch, looseness, frayed surfaces or exposed cord. Replace all belts if one or more belts ar e found to be ex ces si v ely worn. Always replace belts as a set; never individually.

3. Inspect the belt tension using the specifications in the following chart. Once belts are found in good condition and tensioned properly, replace the outside panel ensuring 2 fasteners are installed properly. Never operate the pump without the belt guard firmly installed.

SVP-10

Pump

Model

SVP-3 SVP-5

Re-tensioning

Pressure Range

(Lbs)

3.4

4.2

4.1

Deflection

at Pressure

0.3”

Pump

New Belt

Belt

Figure 2

12.3.2 Replacing V Belts

If broken, stretched or excessively worn belts require replacement:

1. Remove the entire belt guard by removing the 2 fastener s that connect the cover to the pump base (see Figure 2, above) and lift the cover straight up.

2. Loosen the motor’s mounting bolts and slide the motor base towards the pump, allowing the belts to loosen. Remove the belts.

3. Confirm use of the proper replacement belts (see parts list) and install Them carefully onto each sheave pulley. All belts must be replaced as a set.

4. Re-tension the belts with the sliding motor base according to the chart below. Note: new belts require greater initial tension than belts that have been in operation. Double check the belt tension while tightening the motor base and assure the motor stays in alignment while retightening.

5. Re-attach the belt guard ensuring the two fasteners are tight. Confirm that no part of the belt guard comes in contact with rotating sheaves or belts.

Never operate the pump without the belt guard installed firmly.

Model

SVP-3 SVP-5

SVP-10

Tensioning

Pressure (Lbs)

5.1

6.3

6.2

Deflection

at Pressure

0.3”

IMPORTANT LUBRICATION INSTRUCTION S

1

2

SEE LUBE CAPACITIES NEXT PAGE

2

1

2

Fill Ports

Breathers

Shaft Side Oil Drain

Gear Side Oil Drain

Follow label instructions to open/close drain valves.

1 1 2

2

Make sure that oil levels are filled only

13 LUBRICATION

13.1 Lubrication Guidelines

1. NOVATEC model SVP series vacuum pumps include splash lubricated bearings that require no grease, but both the gear and shaft sides of the pump unit contain oil sumps that must be maintained as part of your lubrication and oil replacement procedures.

2. The lubrication should be changed after initial 100 hours of operation and every 2500 hours thereafter.

3. The proper oil level should be in the middle of the sight gauge when the blower is not operating. DO NOT OVERFILL OIL SUMPS or damage to the blower may occur.

4. The oil level may naturally rise and/or fall in the gauge during operation, but the oil level should not fall below the middle of the site gauge when the blower is idle.

Routine “topping up” of oil levels is NOT advised. Each pump examination should

include stopping the pump, allowing the oil level to stabilize and then checking the level in the sight glass windows before adding oil to the required level. See capacites and filling locations below.

to center of sight glasses

13.3 Lubricant Capacities

CAUTION: FILL ONLY TO CENTER

LUBRICANT CAPACITIES

GEARHOUSE LUBRICATION

Shaft Side Oil

Pump

Gear Side Oil

SVP-10

Model SVP-3

SVP-5

Sump Capacity

9.0 Oz.

11.0 Oz.

Sump Capacity

Damage to Pump and voiding of

LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS

Gardner Denver AEON PD-XD Lubricating Oil.

CHANGE OIL AFTER INITIAL 100 HOURS OF

OF SIGHTGLASSES.

DO NOT OVERFILL. warranty will result.

NOVATEC P/N SVP-QT or SVP-CASE

OPERATION AND EVERY

2500 HOURS THEREAFTER.

14 SPECIAL NOTE: SHEAVE RE-INSTALLATION

CRITICAL NOTE: On 3 and 5 Hp units, the bushing must be 1/32” – 1/16” from the blower

face. This will result in a 5/16” between the blower face and the sheave.

On the 10 Hp, the bushing is held within the sheave. There shoul d be1/ 4-3/8” between the blower face and the sheave.

18.0 Oz.

24.0 Oz.

15 WARRANTY – NOVATEC, INC. - Effective Date 7 FEB 2018

NOVATEC, INC. offers COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT WARRANTIES on all of our plastics auxili ary equipment. We warrant each NOVATEC manufactured product to be free from defec ts in mate rials and workm anship, u nder normal use and service for the periods listed under “Warranty Periods”. The obligation of Novatec, under this warranty, is limited to repairing or furnishing, without charge, a similar part to replace any part which fails under normal use due to a material or workmanship defect, within its respective warranty period. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to provide Novatec with immediate written notice of any such suspected defect. Warranted replacement parts are billed and shipped freigh t pre-paid. The purchaser must return the suspect defective part, freight prepaid and with identifying documentation to receiv e full credit for the part returned. Novatec shall not be held liable for damages or delay caused by defects. No allowance will be made for repairs or alterations without the written consent or approv al of N ovatec .

Please n ote that we alwa ys strive to sat isfy our cust omers in whateve r manner is de emed most expedi ent to overcom e any issues in connection with our equipment.

Warranty Periods:

Note: All warranty periods commence with the shipment of the equipment to the customer.

5-Year (Except 1-Year on Non-Novatec Buy-Out Items)

Resin Drying to Include

NovaWheel™ Dryers * Dual Bed Dryers NovaDrier * NDM-5 Membrane Dryer Gas-Fired Process Heaters Gas-Fired Regeneration Heaters Drying Hoppers Central Drying Hopper Assemblies Heater/Blower Units and Hot-Air Dryer Silo Dehumidifiers NovaVac Dryers * Nitrogen NovaDriers (Nitro) DryTemp Plus

Central System Controls to Include

FlexTouch™ Series Controls FlexXpand™ Series Controls OptiFlex™ Series Controls PLC Communications Modules Greenboard Communications Modules LOGO! Mini PLC MCS-600 Series Controls – (Distributed I/O) MCS-400 Series Controls CL Silo Manager

Moisture Measurement Equipment to Include

MoistureMaster®

PET Resin Crystallizers

The provisions in equipment specifications are descriptive, unless expressly stated as warranties. The liability of Novatec to the purchaser, except as to title, arising out of the supplying of the said equipment, or its use, whether based upon warranty, contract or negligence, shall not in any case exc eed the cost of correcting defects in the equipment as herein provided. All such liability shall terminate upon the expiration of said warranty periods. Novatec shall n ot in any event be held liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. Commodities not manufactured by Novatec are warranted and guaranteed to Nov at ec by the o rigi nal manufacturer and then only to the extent that Novatec is able to enforce such warranty or guaranty. Novatec, Inc. has not authorized anyone to make any warranty or representation other than the warranty contained here. Non-payment of invoice beyond 90 days will invalidate the warranty. A renewed warranty can be purchased directly from Novatec.

Resin Blending and Feeding to Include

WSB Blenders, MaxiBatch & Feeders * Gaylord Sweeper Systems

Downstream Extrusion Equipment to Include

C and NC Bessemer Series Cutters NPS Bessemer Series Pullers NPC Mini Puller/Cutter All NS Series Servo Saws All Cooling and Vacuum Tanks Manufactured by Novatec

Resin Conveying and Systems Components to Include

GSL Series Vacuum Loaders GlassVu Loaders, Receivers and Hoppers VL/VLP Series Loaders VRH, VR, VR-FL & VRP Series Receivers Compressed Air Loaders AL-B Barrel Loader Cyclone Dust Collectors Conveying System Accessories Surge Bins Valves and Accessories Electronic Metal Separators Quick Select Manifolds Tilt Tables Filter Dust Collectors Drawer Magnets Velocity Control Valves

Resin Conveying System Components to Include

** VPDB Vacuum Positive Displacement Pumps ** SVP Vacuum Pumps ** MVP Vacuum Pumps ** Railcar Unloading Systems

**5-Year Extended Warranty - When a MachineSense® data plan is activated for products with **, Novatec automatically extends the warranty to 5

years. The data plan must be activated within 60 days after product shipment, and remain active through the warranty period to maintain extended warranty eligibility. The first 6-months of data plan usage is free from Novatec.

Infrared Dryers UltraVac Vacuum Pumps

3-Year

1-Year

Vacuum Regenerative Blower Pumps Custom Equipment of any kind unl ess otherwise specifi ed

Silencer Vacuum Pump Instruction Manual

Exclusions: Routine m aint enance/ re placem ent p arts a re exc luded from the wa rrant y. Thes e inc lude , but are not lim ited t o: hos es, d esicc ant, fi lters, filter el ements, wiper s eals, g askets, d ew point sensors , infra red lamp s, moto rs, inte rnal sol enoids, fuses a nd motor brushes. Use wit h abrasive materials will void the warranty of any standard produc t. Wear resistant options may be available to extend usable servic e life with abrasive materials. the specifications of the original parts supplied by Novatec.

*Specific Exclusio ns:

1. NovaDrier and NovaDrier Nitrogen (Nitro) warranty is void if coalescing filters are not replaced on a 6-month or

2. NovaVac Dryer -The ability of the canisters to hold vacuum will be compromised if the vacuum seal edge is

3. LOAD CELLS on our WSB’s are covered by Novatec standard warranty as long as they have not been damaged from improper handling .

4. Desiccant Wheel Warranty will be void if the wheel has been exposed to plasticizer, dust or other contaminants as a result of ne gl igence on the part of the processor.

This warranty shall not apply to equipment:

1. Repaired or altered without written approval of NOVATEC unless such repair or alteration was, in our judgment, not responsible for the failure

2. Which has been subject to misuse, negligence, accident or incorrect wiring by others

3. Warranty is void if processing rates exceed manufacturer-recommended levels or if damage is caused by ineffective power isolation and/or power spikes/sags or incorrect installation.

NOTE: All conditions and content of this warranty are subject to changes without notice.

Novatec reserves the right to limit the warranty if t he customer installs replac ement parts that do not meet

yearly basis (per instruction manual) and/or membrane has been exposed to ozone. damaged from mishandling. We do not warranty canisters damaged from improper handling. We do, however,

warranty the seals.

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