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FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual
Zebra Skimmers Corp. Series FM 60 • Model Number 7309
Zebra
™
Snapdragon
™
Sierra
Water & Fines Removal Equipment
for Straight Oils
®
WARNING
This manual must be read and
understood before operating this piece
of machinery.
Warning! Failure to do so will void all warranties.
Printed in the USA • Revised April 2007
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Copyright 2007 © ZSC
Zebra Skimmers Corp.
PO Box 833
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
888-249-4855
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Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction to your Snapdragon Coalescer
1.0 Introduction to your Snapdragon Coalescer ………………………………………………… page 3
1.1 Limited Warranty Information ………………………………………………………………… page 3
1.2 Contacting Customer Support ………………………………………………………………… page 3
Chapter Two: Precautionary Safety Measures
2.0 Precautionary Safety Measures ……………………………………………………………… page 4
Chapter Three: Coalescing System Review
3.0 Component Review ……………………………………………………………………………page 5-6
3.1 Fluid Movement through the System ………………………………………………………… page 7
3.2 System Flow Schematic ……………………………………………………………………… page 7
Chapter Four: Coalescing System Operation & Maintenance Guidelines
4.0 Installation & Usage Guidelines ……………………………………………………………… page 8
4.1 Oil Accumulation & Waste Discharge ………………………………………………………… page 8
4.2 Finishing Up …………………………………………………………………………………… page 8
4.3 Emptying the Coalescing Tank ……………………………………………………………… page 9
4.4 Storing the System …………………………………………………………………………… page 9
4.5 Cleaning the System …………………………………………………………………………… page 9
Appendix: Third Party Equipment
Parker Pneumatic Filter Regulator ………………………………………………………… page 10-12
All Flo Diaphragm Pump ……………………………………………………………………… page 13-14
Calling Customer Support
If you have difculty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the
controls, operation, or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Line
at 888-249-4855.
For the latest details about the Zebra Snapdragon™ you can also visit our web site at
www.ZebraSkimmers.com.
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Chapter 1
1.0 Introduction to Your Snapdragon
Coalescer
Thank you for purchasing the Zebra® Snapdragon™ Sierra™ Coalescer System to meet your oil maintenance
challenges.
This system is designed to be utilized on straight oil applications to lter out ne particulate and separate any
water-based liquid content. The oils will accumulate
inside the tank, and then be drawn through the ultra
lter to remove particulate. The ltered oil will then be
delivered against pressure to your holding vessel.
The water-based liquid content of your solution, if any,
will remain at the bottom the tank for manual discharge
to your waste container. Please make sure to discharge
the water portion on a timely basis so that oils are
always being fed to the ultra lter. If no oils are in the
holding tank of this unit, it will circulate the water portion
instead.
Please assemble, install, operate, and maintain this system in accordance with the guidelines provided in this
manual. This will help to insure that the unit performs
properly to your satisfaction.
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in earnest and good faith to make this manual as comprehensive, complete and detailed as possible. However, all information contained herein is subject to change
without notice at the sole discretion of ZSC, or at the
discretion of third party vendors whose information has
been reprinted herein with their permission. ZSC is not
liable for any damages which may or may not be caused
by improper use of this equipment, as explicitly stated
within this operator’s manual. Furthermore, ZSC is not liable for the quality of information that may be contained
in, or unintentionally omitted from this manual. ZSC will
repair or replace such defective components at its sole
discretion. Customer must pay for shipping any parts or
the entire Zebra Snapdragon™ to or from ZSC repair
facilities, at the sole discretion of ZSC. Zebra Snapdragon™, ADAPT™, Sierra™, Zebra Sumpster™, and
Zebra Hammerhead™ are wholly owned trademarks of
the Zebra Skimmers Corporation.
1.2 Customer Support
If you would like any assistance in assembly or installation of this system, or have any questions on its use or
maintenance, please contact customer support at 888249-4855. We would be glad to help you and welcome
your feedback.
For the latest product details, please visit our web site
www.ZebraSkimmers.com.
1.1 Limited Warranty information
The Zebra® Snapdragon™ Coalescer is warranted for
one year from date of purchase against manufacturing
or material defects, except for disposable elements.
Individual warranties may apply to third party components, above and beyond this expressed warranty. This
warranty will be void, in full or in part, for any use not in
keeping with general safe operating procedures or any
of those principles outlined in this manual.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Zebra Skimmers Corp. (ZSC) has made every attempt
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Chapter 2
2.0 Precautionary Safety Measures
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions contained in this manual before starting. Keep
this manual in a safe, yet convenient, place for future reference.
WARNING: Failure to comply with all installation, operating, and maintenance guidelines will void all
warranties, may cause damage to the unit, or cause personal injury.
WARNING: It is the responsibility of the user to only allow individuals familiar with, and with full knowl-
edge of, this unit to install, operate, and maintain it. Zebra Skimmers Corp. will not be liable
for any damages due to lack of proper use of this equipment.
WARNING: Make sure you have the MSDS for your coolant on le, and measures related to its mixing,
measuring, maintenance, and disposal are read and understood. If you have any questions
regarding your specic coolant, contact your coolant supplier’s technical support service.
WARNING: Care must be taken at all times when handling coolant and waste oils. This includes utiliz-
ing safety glasses with side shield protection, gloves, longsleeved shirts and long-legged
pants. Sturdy shoes should also be worn, preferably with reinforced toes. Any liquids that
come into contact with the skin should be washed off with mild soap as soon as possible.
Liquid that comes into contact with the eyes should be washed out immediately with water
only.
WARNING: Tramp oils oating on coolant promote growth of anaerobic bacteria. These bacteria cre-
ate noxious gases, such as hydrogen sulde (H2S) and hydrochloric acid (HCl). Hydrogen
sulde causes unpleasant odors. Hydrochloric acid, however, can cause skin, eye, and
lung irritation. If these symptoms are present, consult a physician. Use the Zebra Muscle
Coalescer in a well- ventilated area to prevent these symptoms, should these gases be
present.
WARNING: Waste oil is hazardous and should be handled accordingly. Observe all proper national and
local disposal laws and regulations.
WARNING: Do not operate this equipment while under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
WARNING: Do not put hands or feet in the barrel of this unit.
WARNING: While moving this equipment, slow down before turning corners to prevent tippage. To pre-
vent spillage, do not move the unit over hoses, mats, or other oor obstructions.
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Chapter 3
3.0 Component Review
Sumpster™ Skimmer
This free-standing skimmer intake attachment can be mounted on the provided rod or on the
sump wall with a magnet, depending upon your tank depth.
Position the Sumpster so the
top of the box is 1/4” ABOVE the
maximum uid level in the tank.
It can handle a 3” uid level drop
once installed.
The chip screen will prevent large oating chips, such
as aluminum and plastic, from clogging the intake hose
or damaging the pump diaphragms and other internal
pump components. Periodically clean the debris to
maintain the 1 gpm ow rate of the system and to maximize the pump life.
Oil Wand™ Skimmer
This manual attachment is used
to clean machine
ways and other
hard to access
machine and
sump areas,
which also tend
to accumulate oil.
Just connect it to the intake hose when ready to use.
Cam Lock Quick-Connectors
We supply these connectors standard with
the Sierra. The female
is permanently xed to
the oil intake hose and
the male to the end of
the intake attachment.
Before making the connection, verify that the interiors of these connectors are
free of chips, debris, and oil residue to maintain a tight
seal.
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Hoses
The 1/2”, clear braided hose is
industrial strength and will withstand use with water, coolants,
and oils. Over time, however,
they may become stiff, depending upon your overall tank conditions.
You may contact your distributor for replacement hose
or choose your own. If choosing your own, please select a grade that has a wall thickness comparable to our
standard to prevent wall collapse and thus poor system
performance. Periodically inspect them for any blockages caused by debris to maintain system performance
and maximize pump life.
Push-to-Connect Fittings
Zebra uses Department of Transportation-rated pushto-connect ttings for vacuum loss prevention
Pump Prelter
The pump prelter is made of
stainless steel with 500µ pores
to prevent debris from damaging
the pump.
It may be cleaned and reused as
long as the mesh integrity is maintained. After cleaning
and reinstallation, verify that the lter housing and o-ring
is free of debris to prevent vacuum loss.
Pressure Limiter
Zebra incorporates a pressure limiter to
prevent over-pressurization of the pump
diaphragms, which leads to immediate
pump failure.
If more than 85psi is needed to draw uid through the
system, thorough inspection of the intake attachment,
connectors, hoses, and ttings is needed. It is likely that
there is a vacuum leak caused by an improper seal of
one of the above components or there is a debris blockage in the system.
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