Manual - Conair
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1. 00 cc cece eee eens Pumps with sound enclosures 3 Installation Installing the pump Installation and operation note 4 Maintenance Preventative maintenance schedule Inspect the vacuum relief valve Clean the vacuum relief valve Readjusting the vacuum relief valve A Appendix Were here to help 00 How to contact customer service Before you call 02 0 cee eee Equipment guarantee Performance warranty Table of Contents i 11 Introduction ATTENTION Read this so no one gets hurt We design equipment with the user s safety in mind You can avoid the potential hazards identified on this machine by following the procedures outlined below and elsewhere in the User Guide J WARNING Improper installation operation or servicing may result in equipment damage or personal injury This equipment should be installed adjusted and serviced by qualified technical personnel who are familiar with the construction operation and potential hazards of this type of machine All wiring disconnects and fuses should be installed by qualified electri cal technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region Always maintain a safe ground Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the the machine serial tag and data plate A WARNING Volta2. 0 15 25 eP G Oo Super Quiet Specifications not listed below are the same as those listed above All Sound Enclosures include a cooling fan 115 VAC 2 amps PDS Po75 PpDio PDI5 MODEL Performance characteristics Average sound level dbA 8 10 and 12 Hg PD3 PD25 SUPER ANY MODEL Under 60 dbA Enclosure Construction Painted Steel Natural Aluminum Painted Steel Allowance Space for service access inches Dimensions in mm 48 Opposite Vacuum Inlet 36 Opposite Vacuum Inlet 36 Front Next to Filter Height H Width W Depth D 3 I Technical Specifications 49 1245 54 1372 32 813 64 1626 55 1397 36 914 96 2438 70 1778 50 1270 Installing the pump 1 2 Set or mount the vacuum pump in any convenient location Connect power Refer to the accompanying wiring diagram for connection of the main power supply and the conveying control circuit IMPORTANT You must provide a wall mounted disconnect for three phase electrical connection Incoming voltage and current must match the electrical specifications on the pump data plate and serial tag WARNING This equipment should be installed adjusted and serviced by qualified tech nical personnel who are familiar with the construction operation and potential hazards of this type of machine All wiring disconnects and fuses sh
3. filter is improper ly installed or if if has a hole in it Replace the pump inlet filter if it is torn or worn C Check all V belts The V belts have a tendency to stretch so an adjustable motor base is provided Keep belts tight to prevent slippage and wear Do not use belt dressings Every 500 hours of operation Grease the pump Use No 2 bearing grease or the equivalent Refer to manuals from the component manufac turer for additional information and instructions Every 1500 hours of operation Oo Change the oil The vacuum pump has been filled with the proper oil and tested by Conair before shipment Even so this oil should be changed periodically Use SAE 40 regular or an equivalent oil Every three months Check motor bearings and grease if necessary The motor is equipped with double shielded ball bearings having sufficient grease to last indefinitely under normal service But if the motor is used constantly in dirty wet or corro sive atmospheres you should add 1 4 oz of grease per bearing every three months Use a quality rust inhibiting polyure based grease such as Chevron SRI Refer to the motor manual for additional instructions Every six months Check the vacuum relief valve for proper operation The vacuum relief valve is designed to protect the pump from damage if the conveying line becomes clogged or obstructed 5 Maintenance Inspect the vacuum relief valve The vacuum relie
4. AUTION Wear eye protection If you use compressed air to clean the equipment you A must wear eye protection and observe all OSHA and other safety regulations pertaining to the use of compressed air IMPORTANT If a valve can not be cleaned adequately it should be replaced to prevent malfunction or a potentially hazardous condition due to inadequate vacuum relief Reassemble the valve and re adjust to the proper vacuum setting see instructions for adjusting the vacuum relief valve on the next page Maintenance 6 7 Maintenance Readjusting the vacuum relief valve 1 Prior to checking the vacuum relief valve operation confirm the operation of the vacuum gauge on the pump With the pump off the gauge should read 0 inches of mercury Hg The gauge should rise to a range between 5 and 15 inches of Hg as the pump runs If it does not operate accordingly replace the gauge Vacuum gauges are not repairable Disconnect the flex hose from the inlet of pump protection filter Access the vacuum adjustment screw Remove the threaded cap from the vacuum relief valve to allow to access the vacuum adjustment screw Start the vacuum pump Open the relief valve Position a rigid flat plate partially over the pump s air inlet with the pump running until the relief valve opens as indicated by an inrush of air into the valve Note the read ing on the vacuum gauge The exact point at which the valve opens to allow air to be sucked into the p
5. CONAIR www conairnet com USER GUIDE UGC028 1105 Positive Displacement Pump Models PD 3 5 7 5 10 15 and 25 Corporate Office 412 312 6000 Instant Access 24 7 Parts and Service 800 458 1960 Parts and Service 814 437 6861 Please record your equipment s It s a good idea to record the model and serial number s of your equipment and model and serial number s and the date you received it in the User Guide Our service department uses this infor a an atin tne mation along with the manual number to provide help for the specific equipment you installed Please keep this User Guide and all manuals engineering prints and parts lists together for documentation of your equipment Date Manual Number UGC028 1105 Serial Number s Model Number s DISCLAIMER The Conair Group Inc shall not be liable for errors contained in this User Guide or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this information Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Copyright 2005 The Conair Group All rights reserved Table of Contents 1 Introduction ATTENTION Read this so no one gets hurt Description 0 0 cc eee eee Optional Sound Enclosures 2 Technical Specifications Positive displacement pump
6. Equipment Guarantee and Performance Warranty stated above Conair disclaims all other warranties with respect to the equipment express or implied arising by operation of law course of dealing usage of trade or otherwise including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
7. e customer assumes the cost of transportation of the part or parts to and from the factory Performance Warranty Conair warrants that this equipment will perform at or above the ratings stated in specific quotations covering the equipment or as detailed in engineering specifica tions provided the equipment is applied installed operated and maintained in the recommended manner as outlined in our quotation or specifications Should performance not meet warranted levels Conair at its discretion will exercise one of the following options Inspect the equipment and perform alterations or adjustments to satisfy performance claims Charges for such inspections and corrections will be waived unless failure to meet warranty is due to misapplication improper installation poor maintenance practices or improper operation Replace the original equipment with other Conair equipment that will meet original performance claims at no extra cost to the customer Refund the invoiced cost to the customer Credit is subject to prior notice by the customer at which time a Return Goods Authorization Number RGA will be issued by Conair s Service Department Returned equipment must be well crated and in proper operating condition including all parts Returns must be prepaid Purchaser must notify Conair in writing of any claim and provide a customer receipt and other evidence that a claim is being made Warranty Limitations Except for the
8. f valve is designed to protect the pump from damage if the conveying line becomes clogged or obstructed To check the valve 1 2 Remove the inlet hose on the inlet filter housing Partially obstruct the inlet by using a rigid flat plate and slide it across the opening until 12 inches Hg registers on the gauge Do NOT completely block the inlet The relief valve should open at approximately 12 inches Hg Do not exceed 15 inches Hg If the valve does not release at or below 15 inches Hg replace the valve Q Note Gauges should be checked calibrated every 12 months Reconnect the hose to the inlet of the pump Clean the vacuum relief valve 1 Stop the vacuum pump disconnect and lockout the main power to the pump WARNING High voltage Always stop the Positive Displacement Pump disconnect and lock out the main power source before troubleshooting or performing repairs Thoroughly inspect the vacuum relief valve Check inside and out for any signs of contami nation residue or other foreign substances that may potentially block the motion of the internal spring loaded diaphragm Clean the inner components of the valve Use a cleaning agent that will dissolve any plasti cizer or oily build up on the surfaces of the vacuum relief valve Be sure to clean between the vacuum relief diaphragm and its seat Spray the cleaning agent into the valve opening and then flush out The valve may require disassembly to reach critical areas C
9. ge hazard This equipment is powered by three phase alternating current as speci fied on the machine serial tag and data plate Always disconnect and lock out the incoming main power source before performing non standard operating procedures such as routine mainte nance Only qualified personnel should perform troubleshooting proce dures that require access to the electrical enclosure while power is on Description Conair Positive Displacement Vacuum Pumps are designed for long distance high volume material conveying applications Each model has a powerful rotating lobe type blower protected by a vacuum relief valve factory set to 12 in Hg and belt driven by a three phase motor with magnetic starter and overload protec tion An integrated pump protection filter is included and all components are mounted on a rugged frame housing an integrated exhaust muffler An optional sound enclosure may be added to reduce noise when installed near plant personnel Optional sound enclosures Positive Displacement Pumps provide the strongest vacuum power available but when operated for long periods at high performance levels noise should be abated if the pump is located near person nel Sound Enclosures are available for all pump models and provide maximum noise control with minimal space and allows easy access to pump maintenance areas Sound enclosures include externally mounted protection filter vacuum gauge and filter gauge 8 ft ex
10. haust stack for noise and easy access tool free front door 5 HP Pumps in Sound Enclosures with dust collectors Super Quiet Sound Enclosure with Dust Collector Introduction 2 SPECIFICATIONS Positive DISPLACEMENT PUMP lt Vacuum Inlet l H CONAIR gt Exhaust J Ada al a D gt 4 w gt PD7 5 TEFC PD10 TEFC MODEL Motor Type Performance characteristi Horsepower Standard CFM at material pickup point 10 Hg Average sound level dbA 8 10 and 12 Hg Dimensions in mm Standard inlet line size OD Exhaust line size OD Height H Width W Depth D Installed Weight Ib kg Voltage Full Load Amps 1 5 38 2 5 64 37 940 35 889 27 686 325 147 1 75 44 2 5 64 37 940 35 889 27 686 325 147 2 25 57 2 5 64 41 1041 35 889 39 5 1003 27 686 370 168 2 5 64 4 0 102 51 1295 33 838 625 283 39 5 1003 3 0 76 4 0 102 51 1295 33 838 640 290 4 0 102 4 0 102 52 1321 39 5 1003 34 864 960 435 240 V 3 phase 50 60 hz 480 V 3 phase 50 60 hz 575 V 3 phase 50 V Vacuum Inlet Service Starter Vacuum Gauge Ob 3 5 7 5 HP i E
11. ould be installed by qualified electrical technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region Always maintain a safe ground Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the the machine serial tag and data plate Check for proper rotation of the pump after power has been connected and before operation Install vacuum lines to loader stations and the dust collector Connect the dust collector vacuum outlet to the pump inlet Central Vacuum Line Positive Displacement Vacuum Pump contr lt q cenam conta Material Material Inlet Receivers Hoppers Central Dust Collector INSTALLATION AND OPERATION NOTE The pump inlet is equipped with a vacuum relief valve to prevent the vacuum from exceeding 12 in Hg Excessive vacuum will reduce the life of the pump and can destroy it For special applications requiring a higher vacuum level consult Conair service Installation 4 Preventative Maintenance Schedule To maintain the best performance you should follow the maintenance recommendations outlined here and in any included manuals from component manufacturers Weekly or as often as needed Check and clean the pump inlet filter An inlet filter has been provided to protect the pump from solid material that can enter and damage the pump impellers Material can enter the vacuum line if a loader
12. owing checklist before calling Conair g Make sure you have all model control type from the serial tag and parts list numbers for your particular equipment Service personnel will need this infor mation to assist you g Make sure power is supplied to the equipment Make sure that all connectors and wires within and between control systems and related components have been installed correctly Check the troubleshooting guide of this manual for a solution Thoroughly examine the instruction manual s for associated equipment espe cially controls Each manual may have its own troubleshooting guide to help you Check that the equipment has been operated as described in this manual Check accompanying schematic drawings for information on special considera tions Additional manuals and prints for your Conair equipment may be ordered through the Customer Service or Parts Department for a nominal fee Appendix A 1 A 2 Appendix Equipment Guarantee Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order for a period as defined in the quotation from date of shipment against defects in material and workmanship under the normal use and service for which it was recommended except for parts that are typically replaced after normal usage such as filters liner plates etc Conair s guarantee is limited to replacing at our option the part or parts determined by us to be defective after examination Th
13. ump should be 12 inches Hg Establish the proper vacuum relief point With a screw driver turn the adjustment screw to establish the proper vacuum relief point while restricting the opening at the vacuum inlet of the pump Repeat the procedure until you feel air entering the relief valve and vacuum reading is 12 inch Hg on the vacuum gauge max vacuum limit is 15 inch Hg Replace the adjustment screw cap and reconnect the flex hose to the inlet of pump We re Here to Help Conair has made the largest investment in customer support in the plastics indus try Our service experts are available to help with any problem you might have installing and operating your equipment Your Conair sales representative also can help analyze the nature of your problem assuring that it did not result from misapplication or improper use How to Contact Customer Service To contact Customer Service personnel call PARTS amp SERVICE 800 458 1960 instant Access codam 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK amp NOTE Normal operating hours are 8 00 AM 5 00 PM After hours emergency service is available at the same phone number From outside the United States call 814 437 6861 You can commission Conair service personnel to provide on site service by con tacting the Customer Service Department Standard rates include an on site hourly rate with a one day minimum plus expenses Before You Call If you do have a problem please complete the foll
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