ALMECO nv
Air and water technologies
Royennestraat 51, B-7700 Moeskroen
[email protected] - www.almeco.eu
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EP10A
compact blower
1. KEY POINTS FOR MAINTAINING THE EP10A COMPACT BLOWER
Health and safety
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Never operate the blower without a belt guard fitted or without the inlet filter/ ducting fitted to the blower inlet.
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The blower incorporates high speed moving parts that can cause injury.
Electrical
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Ensure that any ducting and equipment fitted to the discharge has a suitable resistance to ensure the motor does not
draw too much current.
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Only use a suitable starter with overload protection.
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Soft start starters are recommended. Direct on line starting is not recommended.
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If using a frequency inverter or soft starter then ensure ramp up and down times are at least 5 seconds.
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Check the direction of rotation.
PLEASE NOTE:
if the rotation is incorrect, air will continue to flow out of the
discharge, but at approximately 60% of normal performance.
Control
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The units are designed to run continuously. Avoid frequent stop starts - we recommend no more than 6 per hour
unless used with an inverter or soft start. Soft start overruns should be 2 ½ minutes.
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If the blower control is linked to other equipment then ensure that this does not go above the recommended
number of starts and stops, if so then use a timer delay in the control to avoid frequent switching.
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The EP10A blower needs to have airflow passing through it to ensure temperatures are not exceeded. The use of
control valves should be limited to ensure that at least 150 CFM passes through the head at all times.
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Avoid using fast-acting valves and diverter valves in the ducting. This can cause sudden back pressure changes.
Siting
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Mounting - ensure the blower is isolated from vibration.
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Allow for access to the belt guard for maintenance and for movement of the head for adjustment of the belt.
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Ensure adequate ventilation of motor. If the blower is fitted into an acoustic enclosure, adequate ventilation must be
provided to ensure the internal enclosure temperature does not exceed 50ºC / 122ºF.
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During operation, avoid moisture or debris entering the blower, keep in a clean and dry area.
Critical maintenance
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Keep filter clean – Almeco recommend cleaning every month depending on the working environment. The
maximum filter element life is 6 months.
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Only filters and belts supplied by Almeco or its distributors should be fitted to the EP10A/EP10AH Blower.
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Belt tension should be checked regularly (Once per 500 working hours).
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Keep the motor clean (once per month) and free from dust build up.
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Check regularly for excessive noise and vibration.
Use and operation of the EP10A blower contrary to these conditions state above will
immediately invalidate any warranty agreement
