Operating Manual for
FAN Press Screw Separator PSS 1.1-300
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PREPARATION FOR INITIAL STARTUP
Before beginning the startup process, check the following measures:
1. The separator must be firmly anchored to the ground.
2. Make sure that the mouth piece and the functioning of the separator can be seen clearly from the
switch cabinet [it must be possible to watch the solid cake and its discharge speed].
3. Check the rotation direction of the auger. As viewed from the mouth piece, the auger must turn
counterclockwise [if this is not the case, two phases must be swapped in the case of a 3-phase
power supply].
4. If the material is supplied by a pump, the rotation direction of the pump must also be checked
and corrected, if necessary.
5. A starter cake of solid material must be inserted for the startup, see section 7 Initial Startup.
6. Supply of sealing medium, see also section 13.1.1 When using grease as the sealing medium, 3
to 5 cm
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of grease must be introduced via the lubricating nipple [see Fig. 13-1] before initial
startup in order to fill the labyrinth seal.
7. Check the oil level in the gearbox and top up, if necessary; properly dispose of old oil.
8. Check: The supply line between the pump and the separator is connected and sealed; the over-
flow line is connected and sealed; open discharge into the storage container; line for drainage of
the separated slurry connected and sealed; open discharge into storage container.
9. Motor protection circuit breaker set to required rated current; after switching on, verify the correct
rotation direction; note the arrow on the mouth piece; switch off the motor again.
10. Remove the weights (minimum closing force).
WARNING
It must be ensured that no large foreign bodies such as metal parts, stones, wood
pieces or rags enter into the separator; such objects would otherwise overload the
screen and the auger in particular. It should also be noted that abrasive media (e.g.
high sand content) will reduce the service life of the components.
WARNING
The filling components must be connected such as to prevent injuries and to com-
ply with the statutory regulations and safeguards.
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INITIAL STARTUP
NOTE
In order to achieve good separating results, it is necessary to mix the pumped me-
dium well before separating.
7.1 CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS
Two weight arms and weights are available to stabilize the solid
cake and to adjust the dry matter content. These weights
should be affixed as necessary.
Fig. 7-1 Weight arms and weights
