Omega Products FFB51 Installation Manual

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FFB51 and FFB52

Industrial Fluidized Bath

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U.S.A.: Omega Engineering, Inc., One Omega Drive, P.O. Box 4047

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It is the policy of OMEGA Engineering, Inc. to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI
regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New
Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.

The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any
errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING: These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, human applications.

OPERATING MANUAL

FFB51 & FFB52

PACKAGING

Inspect all shipping containers for signs of damage which may have been caused by rough handling in
transit. If damage exists, immediately contact the shipping agent.

Remove the packing list and verify that all equipment has been received.

Retain the cartons in which the bath was received until the unit is tested and found to be in good
condition.

ELECTRICAL

Check that the voltage and current rating on the serial number plate near the power cord are correct.

INTRODUCTION

Our equipment, as described in the manual, has been designed for use by properly trained personnel.
It is important that all relevant information, relating to our equipment, be distributed to employees who
may handle or come into contact with it. In particular, we would stress the importance of standard,
commonsense rules and adherence to normal, safety standards and procedures. (For example, any
covers or enclosures should only be removed by trained personnel.) Please ensure that all those involved
in the operation of this equipment are knowledgeable of the design criteria and that it is used in
accordance with the instructions and recommendations contained in this manual. If there is any doubt

whatsoever relating to the proper use of this equipment, we’ll be pleased to assist you with
technical data, etc.

The fluidized bed is housed in a circular container manufactured from 0.075" (14 gage) stainless steel.
This container is surrounded by electrical heating elements and housed in a square insulated case. The
temperature of the fluidized bed is set and maintained by digital PID temperature controller, which is
governed by the electrical signal from a type "K" (chrome/alumel) thermocouple placed along the
fluidized bath container inner wall. Current to the heating elements is switched on and off by means of
solid state relay actuated by the temperature controller. The controller has a resolution of 1º and can be
switched between ºC and ºF.

The FFB51 and FFB52 are supplied with an internal contactor that disables power to the heaters in the
event that one of the following conditions occur; thermocouple failure, loss of power to or controller
fault and/or exceeding the factory set high temperature limit of 620°C(1148°F). The controller will
flash a message when one of these conditions has occurred and can be reset for operation once the
situation is corrected. See page 6 for more details on the PID temperature controller.

The air supply to the bed must be clean and dry. An air filter and pressure regulator can be supplied as
optional equipment (Omega Part No. 6035915).

The Omega Industrial Fluidized Bath has been specially designed for removing plastic residue from
extruder and molding machine tools, paint build up and carry out various heat treatment processes.
When used for burning plastic residues, the “FFB’s” should be installed with an adequate fume
extraction system. A fan and fume extraction collar can be provided, along with other fume cleaning
equipment.

FUME CLEANING

When the Industrial Fludized Bath is installed with a fan and exhaust ducting system, fumes will be
removed from the top of the fluidized bed.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – FFB51

Overall external dimensions: length: 518 mm (20.4")
width: 518 mm (20.4")
height: 675 mm (26.6")

Bath internal dimensions: 255 mm (10.1") diameter
405 mm (16") deep

Working volume: 255 mm (10.1") diameter (8.4” diameter when using parts basket)
305 mm (12") deep

Temperature range: 50°C to 600°C (122°F to 1112°F)

Temperature stability: ±1.0º C (8” immersion depth, with lid on after 2 hours controlling at setpoint )

Display accuracy: ±10.0º C (8” immersion depth, with lid on after 2 hours controlling at setpoint )

Heat up time*: Ambient to 300°C -- .8 hrs
Ambient to 450°C – 1.75 hrs
Ambient to 600°C - 2.5 hrs

Air supply: Clean, dry and oil free air, at a constant pressure
of 30 psi, using a minimum ID air line

of ½ inch.
(Air flow adjustment is necessary when
changing temperatures.)

Fluidizing bed medium: Aluminum oxide 120 mesh 85 lbs

Electrical requirements: 240V, 1 phase, 60Hz, 4kW

Exhaust fan requirements: 7125 1/min. (250 ft3 /min.) at 5 in W.G.

Gross weight: 215 lb.

Net weight: IFB-51 - 130 lbs.
Alum Oxide - 85 lbs.

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* Indicated heat up time applies for a well fluidized bed with a lid on and extraction fan off.