3M
™
Liqui-Cel
EXF-10x28
Series Membrane Contactor
Assembly and Disassembly Instructions
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Page 1: ...3M Liqui Cel EXF 10x28 Series Membrane Contactor Assembly and Disassembly Instructions 3M com Liqui Cel ...
Page 2: ...ng 3 II Assembly Parts 4 III Part Orientation 4 IV Assembly Tools 5 V End Cap Removal 6 VI Cartridge Insertion 7 VII End Cap Preparation Installation 9 Manual Insertion 9 Vacuum Insertion 10 IX Center Seal Tightening 11 X Pressure Test 11 ...
Page 3: ...r weights Use appropriately rated lifting equipment for lifting or moving heavy membrane contactors Drain liquid from the contactor before moving Do not move a membrane contactor while it contains liquid CAUTION To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination At the end of useable life dispose of the membrane contactor or cartridges in accordance with local regulations and laws NOT...
Page 4: ...p this 6 9 mm O ring is the lumenside or gas side O ring B Lock ring 2 An elastomeric ring used to position the inner shellside O ring C Center Seal 2 To seal the center tube of cartridge and center nozzle of the end cap D Center Seal Washer To protect the center seal during tightening not shown E L Washer To compress the center seal during tightening not shown PART ORIENTATION B A C 4 ...
Page 5: ...d on the Center Seal Tool not included with kit Cartridge Alignment Tool Used to align the cartridge with the housing 10 x 28 Change Out Tools A complete assembly tool kit will include four 4 sets of the following Assembly Rods Threaded rod that will be screwed together to make a complete assembly tool Assembly Clips Dark machined parts that slide over the Assembly Rods Centering Slide Assembly Ro...
Page 6: ...ICE To avoid contamination gloves are recommended when handling the membrane cartridges END CAP REMOVAL STEPS A Place the contactor horizontally Insert the center seal tool into the center nozzle Slowly loosen the center seal nut by turning in a clockwise direction 2 rotations Loosen the V Band clamp Remove the nut from the V band clamp and remove the clamp from the assembly NOTE Using ISO Ashby C...
Page 7: ...ts and Part Orientation drawing to become familiar with the part location and terminology B Check to be sure that the cartridge is centered in the housing Look at and feel both ends to ensure proper alignment Measure both ends using a ruler to assure the membrane cartridge is centered in the housing C Loosen the wing nuts on the centering slide on the cartridge alignment tool Clamp the cartridge a...
Page 8: ... tool Repeat the same process on opposite end of cartridge NOTE If the O ring is ever pinched or cut it MUST be removed and discarded F After the O ring has been inserted where these arrows point use insertion tool as pictured G Place the lock ring around the outside of the cartridge See Assembly Part b on page 3 H Place the outer O ring 6 9 mm on the lumen epoxy sealing surface If the O ring appe...
Page 9: ...y Part d on page 3 on the center nozzle Press it over the threads and down against the L washer Place the center seal washer thinner washer over the threads and against the center seal see Assembly Parts e on page 3 Screw the center seal nut onto the nozzle Once it touches the washer loosen one turn B Lift the end cap and place the center nozzle into the center tube of the cartridge Check the iden...
Page 10: ...Press it over the threads and down against the L washer Place the center seal washer thinner washer over the threads and against the center seal see Assembly Part e on page 3 Screw the center seal nut onto the nozzle Once it touches the washer loosen it one turn Bolt blind flanges on both lumen ports and one of the shell ports of the end caps Lift the end cap and place center nozzle into center tu...
Page 11: ...NTER SEAL TIGHTENING I Insert the center seal tool into the center nozzle Turn the tool until you feel the notch in the tool mesh with the nubs of the center nut Using a counter clockwise motion slowly torque the center seal to 90 ft lb 122 Newton meters Repeat for other end PRESSURE TEST J Bolt blind flanges on both lumen ports and one of the shell ports Bolt a flange equipped with a 0 100 psi ga...
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