NovaTec VPD-25 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Positive Displacement

VPD-25 IM 12 FEB 2018

Vacuum Pump Model: VPD-25

Toll Free: 800-938-6682 Service: service@novatec.com

Instruction Manual VPD-25 IM 12 FEB 2018

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information, which is specific to this piece of equipment, in the space provided. Our Parts/Service Department will need these numbers to properly respond to any of your requests.

Model #:___________________________

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liable for errors contained in this Instr ucti o n Manual nor for misinterpr etati o n of information containe d her ei n. NOVATEC shall not, in any event, be held liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages in connection with performance or use of this information.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 3

1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 4

2.0 WARNING ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

3.1 Seek Time

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

4.0 UNPACKING................................................................................................................................................. 5

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

6.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 6

7.0 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 6

8.0 ENGINEERING DATA .................................................................................................................................. 6

Specifications: .................................................................................................................................................... 6

9.0 VPD-25 PAR TS LIST ................................................................................................................................... 7

10.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECT IO N S CHEDULE ................................................................................ 8

11.0 BLOWER MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................ 9

12.0 WARRANTY – NOVATEC, INC. - Effective Date 1 MARCH 2017 ................................................... 11

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Novatec VPD 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 VPD 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.

2.0 WARNING

Always disconnect power before servicing. Only qualified technicians should service, maintain, or repair the VPD. 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 equipment.

3.0 OPERATING L IM ITA TION S

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 pres sure relief valve of VPD 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 temperature and motor cool ing are a f unction of both vacuum level and e levation. Blower exhaust temperature must not exceed 300°F t o avoid premature b lower failure.

Decreased motor FLA limits may require alternate over load protection or i ncreased frame si ze / hp.

3.1 Seek Time

Excessive starting and stopping of the pump will reduce blower and motor life and void the warranty. Seek Time is a control parameter that allows your pu mp to operat e for short periods in vacuum break mode (no vacuum loading) while the sy stem contr ol searches for new demands. Using the Seek Time feature, pump starts mu st be limited to 12 per hour to prevent premature failure. The minimum Seek Time for a pump is 240 se conds exceeding 12 starts per hour. Optimum Seek Time may be set depend ent upon pump capacity, utilization, number of st ations, capacity of each vac uum chamber, and individual station throughputs. Time)

(See your control panel instruction manual for inform ation on Seek

to prevent

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4.0 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.

5.0 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 9 for lubrication guidelines.

NOTE: Replacement blowers are shipped without oil installed.

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Horse Power

Voltage

FLA

KVA

460/3/50

36.0

25.0

460/3/60 575/3/60

31.0

24.7

24..0

6.0 MECHANICAL I NSTALLAT ION

Only qualified technicians familiar with local and national codes should install the equipment. Connect the vacuum lines as shown on the installation drawings. Connect the compressed air (80-120 psig) to air actuated valves as required.

7.0 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Connect the proper power supply (check nameplate) through a main line di sconnect (field supplied) t o terminal connections L1, L2, L3 and ground into the VPD control cabinet that contains the motor starter. This is the only power required, as the unit is completely pre-wired. Connect additional control wiring from the remote mounted master control panel to the vacuum power unit as shown on the electrical wiring schematic for the master control panel. Verify the correct rotation of the motor w ith the directional labels on the assembly.

8.0 ENGINEERING DATA

Utilities:

Compressed Air: 80-120 PSIG

Electric: Verify nameplate information

VPD-25

25HP

23.9

Specifications:

25 Hp 500 CFM 13” Maximum Vacuum 4” Line Size

NOTE:

Specifications will be reduced for standard pump assemblies run on 50Hz. Information shown is for standard PD vacuum pumps. Refer to special job drawings for custom unit information if applicable. Verify nameplate information on motor before installing and operating. All information is subject to change without notice.

CAUTION:

Always disconnect power before servicing. Only qualified technicians should service the equipment.

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QTY

DESCRIPTION

Part Number

Blower, GO

PD-6MQ-VERT-BHRD

Motor

01918

Motor 575/3/60

04201

Vacuum Relief

vrv20-13

Vacuum Gage

50011

Silencer (Muffler)

01982

V-Belt

03014

Solenoid Vacuum

115 VAC

08236

24 VDC

08238

Vacuum Breaker

02046

Motor Starter

380-460V

epump-e

575V

epump-e-57

Filter Element

hf048

9.0 VPD-25 PARTS LIST

NOTE: Information shown is for standard vacuum power units. 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.

208/230/460/3/60

Valve

Breaker Valve

Valve

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10.0 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 w ith the neces sary 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.

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.

EVERY MONTH Inspect the vacuum breaker valve filter/silencer. Clean or replace as required.

EVERY 3 MONTHS Units equipped with permanently lubricated motor bearings do not need lubrication. All motors should

be examined on an individual basis.

Units equipped with ball bearing motors are factory greased and should be re-lubricated with a highgrade ball bearing grease rated for temperature and duty cycle required.

WHEN ADDING LUBRICANT

1. Remove filter plugs at the bearings and install grease fittings suitable to your grease gun. Also, remove the drain plugs at the bearings.

2. Add ball bearing grease until all of the old grease is expelled through the drain hole.

3. Run motor with drain plug removed to eliminate excess grease.

4. Clean and replace drain plugs.

5. Check motor (s) amperage (see Engineering Data Sheet).

EVERY 6 MONTHS

Check for loose electrical connections. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Check V belts. Adjust or replace as required.

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Ambient

Temperature ° F.

Viscosity Range

SSU at 100° F.

ISO No.

(°C)

(38°C)

Above 90° (32°)

1000 – 1200

320

32° to 90° (0° to 32°)

700 – 1000

220

0° to 32° (-18° to 0 °)

500 – 700

150

Belo w 0° (-18°)

300 – 500

100

11.0 BLOWER MAINTENANCE

ROOTS/DRESSER BLOWERS

Before starting pump, be sure oil has been put in the gearbox, as OIL MAY HAVE BEEN DRAINED FOLLOWING FACTORY SHOP TESTS.

NOTE: ALL BLOWERS SENT AS REPLACMENTS ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL.

Root’s recommends using lubrication oil manufactured by Royal Purple that is called SYNFILM GT

220. The Novatec Part Number for this oil is 03-0991 and is available in quart containers. If you choose to use another brand of oil, be sure it is a good grade industrial type rust, oxidation, and foam inhibited, non-detergent oil such as Mobil DTE BB, Texaco R&O 220, Amoco 220 or equal. See Table below:

Recommended Oil Grades

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NOTE: Novatec VPD Series pumps utilize Universal RAI–DSL blower models, with bearings enclosed in a lubricant bath, eliminating the grease and relief fittings.

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12.0 WARRANT Y – NOVATEC, INC. - Effective Date 7 FEB 2018

NOVATEC, INC. offers COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT WARRANTIES on all of our plastics auxiliar y equipment. We war rant each N OVAT EC m anu fact ure d 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 shi pped freight pre-paid. The purchaser must return the suspect defective part, freight prepaid and with identifying documentation to receive 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 approval of Novatec.

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)

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 not in any event be held liabl e f or an y sp ecial, indirect or consequential damages . Commodities not manufactured by Novatec are warranted and guaranteed to Novatec by the original 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 her e. Nonpayment of invoice beyond 90 days will invalidate the warranty. A renewed warranty can be purchased directly from Novatec.

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 Communicati ons Mo dules 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

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

3-Year

Resin Conveying System Components to Include

** VPDB & VPD 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.

1-Year

Infrared Dryers UltraVac Vacuum Pumps

Vacuum Regenerative Blower Pumps Custom Equipment of any kind unless otherwise specified

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Exclusions:

Routine maintenance/replacement parts are excluded from the warranty. These include, but are not limited to: hoses, desiccant, filters, filter elements, wiper seals, gaskets, dew point sensors, infrar ed lamps, motors, internal solenoids, fuses and motor brushes. Use with abrasive m aterials will void t he warranty of any standard product. Wear resistant options may be available to extend usable service life with abrasive materials. the warranty if the customer installs replacement parts that do not meet the specifications of the original parts supplied by Novatec.

*Specific Exclusio ns:

1. NovaDrier and NovaDrier-Nitro warranty is void if coalescing filters are not replaced on a 6-month or yearly basis (per instruction

manual) and/or membrane has been exposed to ozone.

2. NovaVac Dryer -The ability of the canisters to hold vacuum will be compromised if the vacuum seal edge is damaged from mishandling. We do not warranty canisters damaged from improper handling. We do, however, warranty the seals.

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

4. Desiccant Wheel Warranty will be void if the wheel has been exposed to plasticiz er, dust or other contaminants as a res ul t

of negligence 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 install at i on.

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

Novatec reserves the right to limit

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