Sterling SFC-A 40 Automobile Parts User Manual
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1. scription has been read and understood Ensure in each case that the operating personnel are suffi ciently informed Check the compressed air supply max 5 6 bar 72 87 PSI LS system overpressure Check the connections of the lines conveying lines and vac uum lines Check to make sure the collecting container is correctly in serted Check the electrical connection MA The safety filter can only be used together with a conveying system Putting into operation 23 SM3 635a SFC A 4 1 Checking the settings of the conveying control The number and way of the setting depends on the connected conveying control This is a description of two possibilities Surveillance time This is safety filter monitoring time between two cleanings Has this time passed the safety filter ist cleaned automatically Cleaning cycles Number of cleaning pulses during a cleaning process 4 2 Checking the line system Remove the flexible line from the connected material receptacle Start a conveying procedure Use your hand to cover the open end of the line As the vacuum generator runs up you must feel the suction with your hand within a few seconds If no vacuum pressure is felt the system of lines is leaking Check the system of lines and seal off the leak Start the conveying procedure Connect the conveyor line again Putting into operation 24 SM3 635a SFC A 5 Maintenance This chapter is intended for pe2. 6 bar 87 PSI for the safety filter sys tem overpressure e Install the safety filter in the suction line right in front of the vacuum generator O Observe that the filter cleaning procedure is carried out while the vacuum genera tor is running Observe the operating instructions of the conveying system Safety instructions 12 SM3 635a SFC A e Check the collecting container for tightness following each cleaning procedure Make sure that the one way restrictor regulation should not be changed e The operating instructions of the connected machines must be followed e All components must be sufficiently grounded Safety instructions 13 SM3 635a SFC A 2 Installation instructions These installation instructions are intended for persons with skills in electrical and mechanical areas due to their training experience and received instructions Personnel using these installation instructions must be in structed in the regulations for the prevention of accidents the operating conditions and safety regulations and their imple mentation Ensure in each case that the personnel are informed The installation instructions provided in the corresponding operating instructions apply for all connected equipment Observe safety regulations with regard to lifting gear han dling All installation work must be carried out with the equipment disconnected from electrical power and compressed air sup ply For i
3. and shouldn t be relied upon Please contact the ACS Group for more current information about these manuals and their warnings and precautions Parts and Service Department The ACS Customer Service Group will provide your company with genuine OEM quality parts manufactured to engineering design specifications which will maximize your equipment s performance and efficiency To assist in expediting your phone or fax order please have the model and serial number of your unit when you contact us A customer replacement parts list is included in this manual for your convenience ACS welcomes inquiries on all your parts needs and is dedicated to providing excellent customer service For immediate assistance please contact e North Central and South America 8am 5pm CST 1 800 483 3919 for drying conveying heating and cooling and automation For size reduction 1 800 229 2919 North America emergencies after 59m CST 847 439 5855 North America email acsuscanadacustserv corpemail com e Mexico Central amp South America Email acslatinamericacustserv corpemail com e Europe Middle East amp Africa 48 22 390 9720 Email acseuropecustserv corpemail com e India 91 21 35329112 Email acsindiacustserv corpemail com e Asia Australia 86 512 8717 1919 Email acsasiacustserv corpemail com Sales and Contracting Department Our products are sold by a worldwide network of independent sales representatives Contact our Sales Depar
4. provided detailed instruction in the oper ation of the equipment Improper operation results in danger of accidents e When the main switch is switched off for reasons pertaining to safety it must be secured against unauthorized activation Caution Danger of accidents Before starting maintenance work appoint a supervisor e Inform the responsible personnel before maintenance work on the system is started Caution Danger of accidents e Disconnect the equipment from mains supply before starting maintenance proce dures to ensure that it cannot be switched on unintentionally Caution Danger of accidents Repair work may be carried out by trained personnel only Caution Danger of accidents Never operate the equipment when partially dismantled Danger Limbs may be caught in machinery Electric shock e Incase of malfunction shut down the equipment immediately Have malfunctions corrected immediately Danger of accidents e The equipment is intended only for conveying granulated plastics and regrinds Any other or additional use is contrary to specifications Safety instructions 10 SM3 635a SFC A e This equipment is not suitable for food processing Please note that sound levels exceeding 85 db A may in the long term damage your health Use the appropriate ear muffs This avoids impairment of hearing e Attachments not supplied by Sterling must be manufactured in accordance with safety regulation EN 294 Dan
5. unintentionally Depressurize all compressed air piping of the equipment be fore starting maintenance work Please observe the maintenance intervals Before starting maintenance work clean the equipment of oil fuel or lubricants Ensure that materials and incidentals required for operation as well as spare parts are disposed of properly and in an envi ronmentally sound manner Use only original Sterling spare parts Keep record of all maintenance and repair procedures Maintenance 26 SM3 635a 5 1 Maintenance intervals Daily overpressure Weekly monthly Every six months SFC A Check warning signs on equipment for good legibility and completeness Check the oil level in the oiler Empty the water separator Check operating pressure of the plant s supply network 5 6 bar 72 87 PSI system Check waste level in the collecting container Clean filter cartridge in the safety filter depending on accumulation of dust earlier Check all electrical and mechanical connec tions for secure fit Replace the filter cartridge depending on accumulation of dust earlier Check the sealing rings of the nonreturn valve and the outlet flap MA This maintenance schedule is calculated for 3 shift opera tion Only the Sterling service should put the one way restrictor E into action The given maintenance intervals are average values Check whether in your individual case the maintenance i
6. 3 1 General The safety filter is used to clean the vacuum air of the entire system and must be installed in every multi location suction conveyor system A filter cartridge inside the safety filter separates the vacuum air from the dust particles flowing along with it Vacuum pressure is built up in the safety filter fol lowing a filter monitoring period Surrounding airis conducted into the safety filter by means of a valve The direction of flow is opposite to the normal direction of flow The dustis blown through the filter cartridge and collected in a receptacle No materials are conveyed during the cleaning procedure The cycle during which the filter cartridge is cleaned is adjustable Observe the operating instruc tions of the conveyor system MA The filter cleaning procedure is carried out while the vacuum generator is running The collecting container can be opened by hand for cleaning The correct seating of the collecting container is monitored by a safety switch The number and way of the setting depends on the connected conveying control MA The filter cannot be cleaned unless the collecting container is correctly inserted Functioning description 22 SM3 635a SFC A 4 Putting into operation This chapter is intended for operating personnel Prerequisite for this chapter is general knowledge of the op eration of conveying systems Also prerequisite for this chapter is that the functioning de
7. A Install the filter cartridge in the separator container C Install the separator lid A on the separator container C Mount the tightening strap B between the separator lid A and the separator container C Order number B filter cartridge ID 86348 Maintenance 30 SM3 635a SFC A 6 Technical data o A 5520826260005 00850005 262 G ae dee eeee SFC A 40 50 eT ee eee eee ee ee PEPE FA REE EA ARES SFC A 65 HON seketan lll 1500 mm 56 max Diameter separator container 400 mm 15 75 Wl ez ater abeheatanetehetenetehetanehans approx 53 kg 123 5 Ibs Filter cartridge 4 iii A we ol wan paper fleece A bee G cree pene oe O 1 6 m 63 Compressed air supply 4 6 bar 72 87 PSI system overpressure Technical data 31 SM3 635a 6 1 Data sheet 1500 mm 59 Ps 400 mm gt 15 75 12mm 0 47 160 mm 6 3 Y 470 mm 18 5 M 410 MM 16 15 Dimensions in mm Specifications may be subject to alterations SFC A SFC A 40 40 mm 1 6 SFC A 50 50 mm 2 0 SFC A 65 65 mm 2 5 Technical data 32 SM3 635a 7 Appendix SFC A Appendix 33 SM3 635a SFC A 7 1 Spare parts list This spare parts listis intended to be used only by trained per sonnel Other persons are not pe
8. Install the safety filter in the suction tube directly before the vacuum generator Connect the line to the conveyor units to the tube of the hopper loader B by means of a flexible hose Screw both parts together by means of a hose clamp Connect the line to the vacuum generator to the tube of the compressed air valve C by means of a flexible hose Screw both parts together by means of a hose clamp SFC A Installation instructions 17 SM3 635a SFC A 2 3 Compressed air supply For operation of the valve a compressed air supply 1 4 is needed Check compressed air piping for correct installation and assembly Check fittings length and quality ofthe hose connections for agreement with re quirements The operating pressure is 5 6 bar 72 87 PSI system overpressure Check the compressed air supplied by the plant s supply network Adjust compressed air pressure to 5 6 bar 72 87 PSI system overpressure Compressed air must be dewatered and oiled Install a maintenance unit pressure reducer with water separator and oiler if re quired Connect the unit to the plant s supply network by means of a hose 5 Depressurize compressed air supply lines which must be opened Compressed air must be dewatered and oiled Adjust pressure to a max value of 6 bar 87 PSI system overpressure Installation instructi
9. SM3 635a Sterling Sterling Operating Instructions Safety Filters SFC A 40 SFC A 50 SFC A 65 Sterling Material Processing SM3 635a SFC A Sterling Material Processing 5200 West Clinton Ave Milwaukee WI 53223 Telephone 414 354 0970 Fax 414 354 6421 www sterlco com Parts and Service Telephone 800 423 3183 Edition 12 98 These operating instructions are for Serial number Built in Date of delivery Number of delivery Date of commissioning Location Group of machines Please fill in personally SM3 635a SFC A Sterling Material Processing retains all rights to change the information in these operating instructions at any time without notice We assume no liability for any errors or direct or indirect damage resulting in con text with these operating instructions Copying translation or publication in any form except for personal use of pur chaser requires approval from Sterling Material Processing All rights reserved Please note that our address and phone information has changed Please reference this page for updated contact information These manuals are obsolete and are provided only for their technical information data and capacities AXCAUTION Portions of these manuals detailing procedures or precautions in the operation inspection maintenance and repair of the products may be inadequate inaccurate and or incomplete
10. ger of accidents e All pipes hoses and screwed connections should be checked regularly for leaks and damage Any faults which arise should be corrected immediately Danger of accidents e Depressurise all compressed air piping before starting maintenance work Danger of accidents e The equipment may only be operated when all the associated components are properly connected up and in accordance with the relevant regulations e The equipment may only be used together with a conveying system e The safety instructions of the connected machines must be followed Safety instructions 11 SM3 635a SFC A 1 4 For the operating safety of the equipment Never change settings if the consequences are not precisely known e Use only original Sterling spare parts O Please observe the maintenance schedule e Keep record of all maintenance and repair work Please note that electronic components may be damaged by static discharge e Check all electrical connections for proper fit before the equipment is taken into operation for the first time and at regular intervals e Never adjust sensors without exact knowledge of their function Please note that the ambient temperature must not exceed 70 C 158 F e The safety filter may only be used together with a conveying system e The safety filter requires a compressed air supply max 5 6 bar 72 87 PSI sys tem overpressure O Never set a higher operating pressure than
11. ivities connected with the equipment Knowledge of the English language is prerequisite Ensure in each case that the operating personnel are familiar with the operating instructions and the function of the equip ment Safety instructions 6 SM3 635a SFC A 1 1 Warnings and symbols The following warnings and symbols are used in these operating instructions This symbol indicates danger to life Fatal or serious injury is possible if the corresponding instructions regulations or warnings are not observed This symbol indicates that serious injury is possible if the cor responding instructions regulations or warnings are not ob served This symbol indicates that extensive damage to equipmentis Se possible if the corresponding instructions regulations or warnings are not observed LO This symbol indicates information important for becoming fa miliar with the equipment i e technical correlations E This symbol indicates that a technical term is explained atthis point Safety instructions 7 SM3 635a SFC A 1 2 Explanations and information Various terms and designations are used frequently in these operating instruc tions to ensure clarity Therefore please note that the terms used in the text stand for the corresponding explanations listed below e Equipment Equipment can mean an individual unit a machine or an installation e Operating personnel The operating personnel are perso
12. n or maintenance of the equipment can be covered in these operating instruc tions O Please observe all safety instructions and warnings on the equipment This avoids injury and damage to equipment e All work on the equipment is to be carried out by persons whose qualifications are specified in the pertaining chapters of the operating instructions Improper operation results in danger of accidents e The proper working clothes are to be worn during any work on the equipment This avoids injury e Compare the connected loads with those of the mains supply Danger of injury through electrical shock e When using lifting gear please observe the pertaining regulations Caution Danger of accidents e The local regulations and requirements pertaining to this equipment must be ob served e Disconnect electrical components from the mains supply before work is carried out on these components Caution Danger to life through electrical shock Safety instructions 9 SM3 635a SFC A e Do not modify add other equipment or change the design of the equipment with out the approval of the manufacturer Caution Danger of accidents e Compile detailed operating instructions based on these Operating instructions for the sequence of procedures to be carried out on this equipment Improper operation results in danger of accidents Appoint an equipment foreman to be responsible for the equipment e Ensure that the operating personnel are
13. ns operating the equipment on their own re sponsibility or according to instructions minimum age 16 e Operator The operator of the equipment production manager foreman etc is the per son responsible for all production sequences The operator instructs the operat ing personnel of what is to be done Operating instructions The plant operating instructions describe the interaction of the equipment pro duction sequences or methods The plant operating instructions must be com piled by the operator of the equipment e Equipment foreman When several operating personnel work on one machine the equipment fore man coordinates the sequences The equipment foreman must be appointed by the operator e Trained personnel Trained personnel are persons who due to their training are authorized to carry out the required work in good practice Safety instructions 8 SM3 635a SFC A 1 3 For your safety e The operating personnel of this equipment must be at least 16 years old O Please read these operating instructions carefully before taking into operation for the first time Contact us should questions arise This avoids injury and damage to equipment e These operating instructions must be kept available at all times at the place of op eration of the equipment Improper operation results in danger of accidents Please note that for reasons of clarity not all conceivable cases regarding opera tio
14. nstallation work taking place at heights of over approx 6 feet use only ladders or similar equipment and working plat forms intended for this purpose At greater heights the proper equipmentfor protection against falling must be worn Use only suitable lifting gear which is in proper working order and load suspension devices with sufficient carrying capac ity Do not stand or work under suspended loads Use suitable workshop equipment Installation instructions 14 SM3 635a SFC A Install the equipment such that all parts are easily accessible this facilitates maintenance and repair work Installation instructions 15 SM3 635a SFC A 2 1 Transport The unit is delivered as a complete sub assembly Transport the unit on a pallet Lift the unit only by the wall support flange B or by the separator container A Use only suitable lifting gear e g hoisting crane or forklift Observe the carrying capacity of the lifting gear Observe the safety instructions for the handling of lifting gear Never lift the unit by the pneumatique valve SFC A Installation instructions 16 SM3 635a SFC A 2 2 Installation For installation the wall support flange A is used Install the safety filter by means of four screws which guaran es tee a carrying capacity of at least 100 kg 220 Ibs
15. nter vals must be shortened Maintenance 27 SM3 635a 5 2 Clean collecting container SFC A 5 For cleaning of the collecting container the plant should be switched off Open the toggle type fasten ers C on the support B The collecting container A turns down together with the holding clamp Pull the collecting container A out of the holder Clean the collecting container A Reinstall the collecting con tainer A in the holder Close the holder B and close the toggle type fasteners C Check the collecting container for tightness SFC A Maintenance 28 SM3 635a SFC A 5 3 Clean replace filter cartridge Stop the conveying procedure Switch off the conveying system at the main switch Interrupt the mains supply Set all compressed air lines at zero pressure MA Clogged filter cartridges reduce conveyor performance Loosen the tightening strap B be tween the separator lid A and separa tor container C Remove the separator lid A from the separator container C Pull the filter cartridge out of the sepa rator container C B Use compressed air to blow through the filter cartridge from the inside to the E outside or replace the filter cartridge SFC A Maintenance 29 SM3 635a SFC
16. olS 1424142654063 ar 7 1 2 Explanations and information n aaa aaaea 8 1 3 For VOUl safety s sico dica daria br sooi sai ooi aooi aeni dic 9 1 4 For the operating safety of the equipment 12 2 Installation INSTrUCTIONS 0 500 os oa sawn bien ws enc iwaec ws 14 21 WAV A 16 2 2 A O 17 2 3 Compressed air supply 0 0c c eee eee eee eee 18 2 4 Electrical connection 0 00 cee eee eee eee 19 3 Functioning description iii 21 AAA ek ee ke GE ee a eS 22 4 Putting into operation o oooooonnnnnn ee 23 4 1 Checking the settings of the conveying control 24 4 2 Checking the line system lt lt lt ooooooons o e 24 5 MAMTENANCE ed cerrara 25 5 1 Maintenance IntervalS vocacion e a eee 27 5 2 Clean collecting container 22 25 s25e econ rien RRE 28 5 3 Clean replace filter cartridge 29 SM3 635a SFC A 6 Technical data ocoirocirorirerico ricas errar 31 6 1 Datasheet 32 l Appendix asias dar ia 33 34 Tel Spare Dante list cece os e e aoe ens are ees edi i del SM3 635a SFC A 1 Safety instructions These safety instructions apply to all persons within the range of action of the equipment Please inform all persons within the range of action of the equipment of the direct and indirect hazards connected with the equipment These operating instructions are to be used by all persons as signed act
17. ons 18 SM3 635a SFC A 2 4 Electrical connection The electrical connection may only be carried out by trained personnel The regulations of the local Electricity Board must be ob served All work must be carried out with the unit disconnected from voltage and pressure supply Itis not permitted for other persons to undertake the electrical connection Observe the electrical manual of the conveying system Put the plug into the socket of the safety filter and secure it with the holding clamp Installation instructions 19 SM3 635a SFC A Han6 L A O O La A E R ol EN O co O O O 1 2 3 y 5 6 S1 Safety switch O O AV Cleaning valve top VV Vacuum valve side S1 AV vv Connection housing Installation instructions 20 SM3 635a SFC A 3 Functioning description This functioning description is intended for all operating per sonnel of the equipment Prerequisite for this functioning description is general knowl edge of conveying systems Ensure in each case that the operating personnel are suffi ciently informed The safety filter may only be used together with a conveying system Functioning description 21 SM3 635a SFC A
18. rmitted to modify or repairthe equip ment Appendix 34 SM3 635a SFC A 40 50 65 SFC A 49 34 Appendix 35 SM3 635a Pos 01 03 12 14 16 17 20 21 32 34 35 37 48 49 51 55 60 61 68 69 80 85 86 Orderno 93551 96372 98177 98706 95417 93569 86348 27086 09042 99839 15110 09046 17011 99876 85610 17989 93570 96480 95881 99880 00159 86640 13020 88141 SFC A Name Compressed air cylinder Solenoid valve PVC fabric hose 0 7 m 27 6 PVC fabric hose 1 0 m 39 4 Sealing 1 35 m 53 15 Profile tension ring Filter cartridge conical 1 6 m 63 Compressed air cylinder Container Sealing 1 4 m 55 1 Sealing Filter Connection housing Profile tension ring Sealing SFC A 40 65 Sealing SFC A 65 Safety switch Toggle type fastener Sealing 1 35 m 53 15 Sealing 0 6 m 23 6 Outlet flap Valve Sealing Valve Appendix 36
19. rsons with skills in electrical and mechanical areas due to their training experience and received instructions Personnel using the instructions in this chapter must be in structed of the regulations for the prevention of accidents the operating conditions and safety regulations and their imple mentation Ensure in each case that the personnel are informed accord ingly For maintenance work taking place at heights of over approx 6 feet use only ladders or similar equipment and working platforms intended for this purpose At greater heights the proper equipmentfor protection against falling must be worn Use only suitable lifting gear which is in proper working order and load suspension devices with sufficient carrying capac ity Do not stand or work under suspended loads Ensure that the electric motors switch cabinets are suffi ciently protected against moisture Use only suitable workshop equipment Before starting maintenance work appoint a supervisor Inform the responsible personnel before maintenance work on the system is started Never operate the equipment when partially dismantled All maintenance and repair work not described in this chapter may only be carried out by Sterling service personnel or au thorized personnel appointed by Sterling Maintenance 25 SM3 635a SFC A Disconnect the equipment from mains supply before starting maintenance procedures to ensure that it cannot be switched on
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