Maintenance Manual
STS Series
See-Through Liquid Separator
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Note: Please read the maintenance instructions given by the OEM for the machinery first. The OEM's manual should be
adhered to in order to protect the equipment. Solberg Manufacturing, Inc has made every effort to make sure that these
instructions are accurate but is not responsible for any typos, slight variations or for human errors that may occur.
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General Information ......................................................................... pg. 3
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Procedures
1. Installation ......................................................................... pg. 4
2. Removing Bucket .............................................................. pg. 4
3. Removing Tube Assembly for Service/Maintenance. ........ pg. 5
4. Securing Tube Assembly .................................................. pg. 5
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Maintenance Recommendations
1. General .............................................................................. pg. 5
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This manual must be read and thoroughly
understood before using and caring for this
STS unit. Failure to comply could result in
product/system contamination or personal
injury.
Section A
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this manual is instruction for the proper assembly and care of
Solberg STS Series.
*WARNING*
This manual should be used as a supplement to the user’s understanding of the
proper care needed to maintain a safe and dependable STS unit. It is the
responsibility of the user to interpret and explain all instructions to persons who
do not read or understand English BEFORE they are allowed to maintain and
use this STS unit.
This manual should be readily available to all operators responsible for operation
and maintenance of the STS unit.
We thank you for selecting products from Solberg Manufacturing, Inc. We are
confident that our superior filter designs will meet your application requirements.
Section B
GENERAL INFORMATION
All Solberg STS units have a “T” style inline connection. Within the clear bucket
is a tube assembly containing a ball float for flow shut-off. A clear bucket is used
with a ¾” FPT drain connection for liquid removal.
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Before installing any Solberg STS unit, it is
essential that all packaging materials be
removed properly, prior to start up, to avoid
risk of contamination.
System must be off and canister must be
relieved of vacuum before opening. Proper
personal protection equipment must be worn
when servicing canister. Failure to comply
with these instructions could result in
implosion or personal injury.
Section C
PROCEDURES
*WARNING*
1. Installation.
A. All STS units are designed in a “Straight Thru” pipe configuration.
B. Direction of flow is typically from the outside of inner tube assembly to the
inside of tube assembly to outlet of casting.
C. Ensure that pipe/flange connections are adequately sealed so no leaks
are present.
D. Mounting orientation is casting on top and bucket below so liquid can drain
to bottom of bucket for removal.
2. Removing Bucket.
A. Turn off vacuum pump/system.
B. Loosen T-Bolt clamps or release the torsion clips.
C. Remove clear bucket from casting.
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*WARNING*
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Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in system contamination.
Defective installation may cause system
contamination. Use only genuine Solberg
replacement parts.
3. Removing Tube Assembly for service/maintenance.
A. Tube will be secured in place with a high tension clamp. Remove clamp
and tube assembly will drop out of canister.
B. Tube assembly can be cleaned from dirt particulate for better flow results.
*WARNING*
4. Securing Tube Assembly.
A. Insert tube assembly over extruded ring within casting.
B. Secure high tension clamp over tube assembly and tighten down on
extruded ring within casting. Note: Do NOT over tighten!
*WARNING*
Section D
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Always check replacement o-rings/gaskets to insure they are seated
uniformly along the casting flange during installation. If o-rings/gaskets do not
seat properly or are damaged in some manner, contact Solberg
Manufacturing, Inc. immediately.
2. Always check inlets/outlets of casting during service for heavy particulate
buildup or collection.
3. Operate only when a proper seal exist.
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