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1. WOGAARD Wogaard Coolant Saver Instruction manual Wogaard Coolant Manual Version 1 2 Eng Preface Thank you for purchasing the Wogaard Coolant Saver This unit is designed and optimized specifically for use with machine tools It employs Wogaard patent pending resource saving technology that saves you money on your coolant and cutting oil budget Using the Wogaard Coolant Saver on machine tools equipped with chip conveyors effectively reduces the impact on the environment from general machining operations where coolant or cutting oil is used All components are highly durable and should provide a trouble free user experience for many years Please read this manual to understand the functions and characteristics of the unit and keep it for future reference London July 2010 gal Christian Woergaard Managing Director WOGAARD LTD Page 2 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng Wogaard Coolant Saver Instruction Manual Table of contents e 2 Table of E 3 Safety precautions EN 4 lag dee He OM WEE 6 General description EN 6 Main COMPONEMMS yc ccceccccscssccccascacedeavensccanendcoansnvedsedengeddeacenadedasccavacavensuetes 7 DE UIA anssen enen 8 Tools required for 8 Une UE UG sect acne ee hee tee tated hac dapat iaban utile Sabsc2. If you suspect the equipment to be faulty shut off the ball valve immediately and contact the manufacturer to resolve the issue Residual risk In spite of all safety measures personal safety equipment and optimum organization safety procedures it is not possible to rule out damages to other equipment or even personal injury Should an accident occur you must inform the manufacturer The manufacturer has an obligation to monitor the products in order to take appropriate action through the ongoing product development to prevent or eliminate all risk elements associated with this equipment ff Page 5 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Manual Version 1 2 Eng E Introduction The Wogaard Coolant Saver is designed to enable re use of the coolant or cutting oil that normally ends up in chip containers when cnc machines employ automatic chip conveyors When chips are removed from the machining process the chip conveyor carries drops of coolant or cutting oil with it The coolant or cutting oil also hangs onto the large surface area of the chips and ultimately ends up in the bottom of the chip container From here the Wogaard Coolant Saver collects the fluid through a vacuum cup and returns it to the cnc machines main reservoir General description The equipment consists of a vacuum cup which is placed on the bottom surface of the chip container and a venturi unit that branches off the pipe supplying coolant or cutting
3. Any damages caused by improper packaging are your responsibility Warranty and liability The warranty period is 1 year from the date of delivery During the warranty period the manufacturer will repair or replace any components that may be damaged as a result of manufacturing defect s free of charge Any expense or other damage incurred during operation as a result of using the equipment is not covered under the warranty When the equipment has been delivered to the customer Wogaard LTD is NOT responsible for any damages caused by the equipment A To machinery or any property of the customer B To products manufactured by the customer or to products wherein these are used Under no circumstances can the manufacturer or vendor be held responsible for any consequential loss lost profit or other financial consequences Page 16 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Manual Version 1 2 Eng Technical assistance If you have any questions about the use of this product contact the manufacturer or authorized reseller WOGAARD LTD 823 Salisbury House Email info wogaard com WOGMRD 29 Finsbury Circus Phone 45 2679 1666 London EC2M 5QQ Web www wogaard com Copyright This instruction manual is intended for customers who have purchased the Wogaard Coolant Saver equipment only The copyright for this material belongs to WOGAARD LTD The customer may reproduce this material for personal use SCC Page 17 of 19 Wo
4. The illustration below shows the typical installation scenario A vertically mounted coolant pump that may or may not be equipped with a filter unit NOTE On machine tools where the coolant pump is equipped with a filter unit the Wogaard Coolant Saver should be installed after the filter unit as shown in figure 3 and 4 Optional filter unit Pipe nipple from pump Supply to machine Fig 1 1 Determine the size of the thread on the pipe nipple coming from the coolant pump or filter unit if applicable The thread size is inch or inch on most installations Pipe nipples and T fittings are supplied with the product for these two sizes If you encounter a different size thread or you experience difficulty in determining a suitable composition of the components you should contact the manufacturer or purchase suitable pipe fittings Tip Take a picture of the pipes branching off the coolant pump or filter unit and send it to support wogaard com and we will contact you with suggestions for installing the components Page 9 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng 2 Ensure that the pump is turned off and cannot be started during installation It is recommended to put up a sign that clearly warns not to turn on the pump or machine while the installation is in progress 3 The hose supplying coolant or cutting oil to the machine tool is disconnected at the location specified in the illustration b
5. oil to the machine tool The pressure from the machine tools coolant pump creates a constant flow through the venturi unit which generates a vacuum at the vacuum cup The vacuum cup is connected to the venturi unit using a 6mm PU hose The vacuum cup collects the coolant or cutting oil from the bottom of the chip container and leads it to the venturi unit The venturi unit is fitted with a ball valve so it can be shut off if needed A 12mm PU hose mounted on the bottom end of the venturi unit leads the collected liquid back to the machine tools main reservoir The vacuum cup is fitted with a filter mesh to prevent chips and small debris from entering the system The vacuum cup and filter is made from high quality stainless steel The main components are listed on the following page Page 6 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng Main components 1 Ball valve 2 O Seal 3 Venturi Nozzle 4 Venturi 5 PU hose 3 Metres 6 Vacuum cup 7 Filter plate 8 Filter mesh 9 Circlip ring Page 7 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng PS Setup Tools required for installation For the installation of the Wogaard Coolant Saver you should be in possession of the following tools One medium size pipe wrench Utility knife for shortening the PU hoses Pipe thread seal tape to seal pipe fittings EEN Page 8 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng Installation
6. ate manner using regular cable ties THE HOSE MUST NOT TWIST OR BEND SHARPLY If the liquid cannot flow through the hose it will come out of the vacuum cup 7 Place the vacuum cup on the bottom surface of the chip container One end of a 6mm PU hose is attached to the vacuum cup The other must be inserted into the side port on the venturi unity and the thumb screw is tightened see fig 4 below Vacuum cup 6mm PU hose Fig 4 8 Connect the hose supplying coolant or cutting oil to the machine to the end of the T fitting as shown in Fig 3 and Fig 4 Page 12 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng a Tip If you are machining materials that produce very dense or heavy swarf such as cast iron or steel it can prove useful to install a tube in one corner of the chip container as shown in the picture below Fig 5 This can be done with screws or spot welding It will make it easier to pull out the vacuum cup from a container full of chips Fig 5 Chip container with square profile tube spot welded in one corner Page 13 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng Operation When the equipment is installed as prescribed in the previous chapter Installation it is ready for operation 1 Set the ball valve in the shut off position as shown in Fig 6 below Fig 6 2 Start the coolant pump Warning If any leaks breakage or sharp bends to hoses is obser
7. elow Fig 2 Filter unit Disconnect here if no filter unit is present Disconnect here if filter unit is present Fig 2 eeen Page 10 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng 4 Screw on the suitable T fitting or pipe nipple onto the coolant pump or filter unit as shown in the example below Fig 3 Pipe nipple T fitting Ball valve Fig 3 In this particular example Fig 3 the pipe nipple is screwed into the filter unit and the T fitting is then screwed onto the pipe nipple 5 Screw the venturi unit and ball valve onto the vertical branch of the T fitting as shown above Fig 3 Ensure that the ball valve is shut off and the flow indication arrow on the side of the venturi unit is pointing away from the pipes and down towards the coolant reservoir E Page 11 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng ne 6 The 12 mm PU hose is inserted at the end of the venturi unit pointing towards the ground The hose should be cut to length with a utility knife so the end of the hose is approx an inch above highest possible water level Caution Avoid bending the 12mm hose Please ensure that the hose is mounted in a way that prevents it from shifting position as a result of changes in flow You should drill a 12 5 14 mm hole in the top plate of the coolant reservoir to accommodate the 12mm PU hose If you feel uncomfortable doing this you can alternatively fix the hose in an appropri
8. gaard Coolant Manual Version 1 2 Eng Appendix A Parts List The following is a list of parts that make up the Wogaard Coolant Saver assembly Item Part No Descrition Quantity 1 144 1001 Venturi unit 1 2 144 1204 Venturi nozzle 1 3 144 1804 1 4 144 0404 Ball valve 1 5 144 1604 1 8 pipe nipple for 6mm PU hose 1 6 144 1404 1 2 pipe nipple for 12mm PU hose 1 7 144 0803 6mm PU hose 3 metres 1 8 144 0603 12mm PU hose 1 metres 1 9 144 2002 Vacuum cup 1 10 144 2604 1 4 pipe nipple for 6mm PU hose 1 11 144 2203 Filter plate 1 11 144 2403 Filter mesh 1 12 144 2804 Circlip ring 1 13 1 2 Pipe nipple 1 14 1 2 T fitting 1 15 1 4 Pipe nipple 1 16 1 4 T fitting 1 EEN Page 18 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Manual Version 1 2 Eng Appendix B Troubleshooting If there is no suction at the vacuum cup and no liquid is being collected try the following steps to resolve the issue e Blow air into the vacuum cup using a regular air blow gun This can clear out any small debris that may have set inside the venturi unit or nozzle and in most cases this will resolve the issue and re establish the vacuum If the above procedure does not resolve the issue it may be necessary to shut off the ball valve and unscrew the venturi unit Once the unit is disconnected from the ball valve you can use a small diameter drill or hex key allen key to pull out the o seal and
9. then the venturi nozzle Remove any chips or debris that may have clogged the venturi or nozzle and put the unit back together Use the illustration in the Main components section of this manual as a reference when assembling the unit if required Although the venturi unit and the nozzle are designed and optimized to avoid debris and chips from clogging the system it can occur in scenarios where larger chips or debris is allowed to pass through the coolant pipe system You can always contact the manufacturer with questions regarding the installation or operation of this product en Page 19 of 19
10. to ensure correct and safe use of the equipment and to avoid any disturbances to operations it is vital to have read and understood the basic safety precautions set out on these pages Any person using the equipment must comply with these instructions and safety precautions and also any company specific safety procedures that complement this if applicable This instruction manual must be kept in immediate proximity to the place where the unit is installed so that it is visible to the operator of the equipment Safety precautions and warnings must be placed permanently and clearly visible near the equipment Page 4 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Manual Version 1 2 Eng TE Employer obligations The employer is obliged to ensure that only people who meet the following conditions may use the equipment People who 1 Have had proper instructions on the use of the equipment 2 Have read these basic safety precautions Warning Always turn off the machine driving the coolant pump when installing the equipment When the equipment is installed you can shut off the ball valve and remove the venturi unit by unscrewing it from the ball valve This allows for cleaning or inspection if necessary without interrupting the machine operation Warning Do not try to separate the unit from the machine piping during operation if the unit is installed in a cramped space where it may be difficult to move the hand tools freely
11. ui ea taeeats aa a 9 DORA EE 14 1 202110112 9 eee ee er eT Ne eee Nr 16 BEIER 16 Warranty Shida e UE 16 Technical assistance 17 Appendix A Parts LISE aaronoreeerrservenrsrevenestnevenesenasenes dresser 18 Appendix B Troubleshootifg rra 19 gr Page 3 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Manual Version 1 2 Eng About this manual This manual contains the instructions required for installing and operating the Wogaard Coolant Saver Read the instructions carefully before using the equipment Conventions Within this manual the following conventions are used Warning Indicates an operation that may cause personal injury if precautions are not followed Caution Indicates an operation that may cause damage to equipment if precautions are not followed Note Emphasizes significant information in a procedure or description Warning PRODUCT USE LIMITATION This product is designed and intended for installation and operation on the coolant system of a cnc machine equipped with an automatic chip conveyor The unit collects coolant or cutting oil from a chip container and returns it to the cnc machines main reservoir Using the product for anything other than prescribed in the PRODUCT USE LIMITATION is considered unintended use Wogaard Ltd cannot be held liable for any damages incurred from unintended use Safety precautions In order
12. ved when turning on the coolant pump Turn off the coolant pump and remediate the issue Page 14 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng EEE eee 3 Open the ball valve until suction can be registered at the vacuum cup Opening the ball valve half way as shown in fig 7 below is usually enough to generate the vacuum Note The vacuum or collection flow rate is not proportional with the liquid volume flowing through the venturi unit Simply open the ball valve enough to create a vacuum effect Fig 7 The system is now operating as intended and no further adjustment is needed You do not need to shut off the equipment when changing the chip container Simply pull out the vacuum cup from the current container and place it in the new container Page 15 of 19 Wogaard Coolant Saver Manual Version 1 2 Eng Specifications Fluid Water soluble coolant Non water soluble cutting oil Operating pressure 1 to 45 bar Suction capacity 0 5 to 0 8 bar Collection flow rate Approx 1 Litre min Mounting height Max 3 metres Collection tube length Max 10 metres Product return To limit charges and delays contact the seller or manufacturer for authorization and shipping instructions before returning the product either within or outside of the warranty period When returning the product please state the reason for the return For your protection pack the product carefully and insure it against possible damage or loss
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