EN
Installation and Operation Manual
Activated Carbon Tower
CLEARPOINT
®
V
Model 80 – 800
READ MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Page 1: ...EN Installation and Operation Manual Activated Carbon Tower CLEARPOINT V Model 80 800 READ MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ...
Page 2: ... 3 1 Technical Data by Model Size 6 3 2 Correction Factors 7 3 3 General Function 8 3 4 Flow Diagram 9 4 INSTALLATION 9 4 1 Design and Use of the Activated Carbon Tower 9 4 2 Location and Installation 10 4 3 Optimal Installation Diagram 12 5 ACTIVATED CARBON TOWER OPERATION 13 5 1 Start Up 13 5 1 1 Verification Prior to Start up 13 5 1 2 Activated Carbon Fill Procedure 13 5 1 3 Start up Procedures...
Page 3: ... 6 1 1 Routine Maintenance 15 6 1 2 Activated Carbon Replacement 15 6 2 Maintenance and Spare Parts 16 6 2 1 Required Maintenance Parts 16 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 17 8 DISMANTLING OF THE ACTIVATED CARBON TOWER 17 9 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 17 For technical product support please call 1 800 235 6797 and select Option 2 ...
Page 4: ...ienced and trained personnel install and or operate the adsorber In most countries states cities and or local municipalities the installation may only be carried out by a licensed installation company Inspections must be carried out by a qualified and licensed third party firm in accordance with all applicable laws rules and regulations for the region where the adsorber is installed The pressure v...
Page 5: ...ckaged keep the machine protected from severe weather The packaging materials are recyclable Each material must be properly disposed in a manner complying with the rules and regulations of the local municipality government 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL FUNCTION 3 1 Technical Data by Model Size CLEARPOINT V Model Size 80 100 120 160 200 250 300 400 500 650 800 Flow Rate scfm 80 100 120 160...
Page 6: ...rection Factors Correction Factors 60 psig 70 psig 80 psig 90 psig 100 psig 110 psig 120 psig 130 psig 140 psig 150 psig correction factor 0 65 0 74 0 83 0 91 1 00 1 12 1 16 1 20 1 25 1 29 How to determine adsorber capacity at operating conditions How to select the adsorber for actual conditions ADJUSTED CAPACITY ADJUSTED CAPACITY Standard Flow Rate x Correction Factor System Flow Rate Correction ...
Page 7: ...t the operating life of an activated carbon tower are Higher volume flow Higher concentration of oil aerosols Increased operating pressure Increase relative humidity During operation there is a possibility for activated carbon solid particles as fine powder to be released that are particularly abrasive and can be extremely damaging to downstream components and users For the above reasons it is req...
Page 8: ... in compressed air any other use is improper The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems arising from the improper use of this machine The end user in any and all cases is responsible for any resulting damages Moreover the correct use of this machine requires the verification of certain installation conditions in particular Pressure temperature flow rate and chemical composition of the in...
Page 9: ... hearing protector such as earmuffs ear canal caps or earplugs in order to prevent permanent hearing damage or loss Minimum Installation Requirements Select a clean dry room that is free of dust and protected from atmospheric disturbances The foundation must be smooth horizontally level able to bear the weight of the carbon tower and be vibration free The location area must fall within the ambient...
Page 10: ...ling downstream of the carbon tower may cause contamination and or accelerat ed wear to other components and equipment Therefore a particulate post filter should be used to prevent carbon dust from traveling downstream Activated carbon is considered a nuisance dust and proper precau tions should be taken during handling refer to applicable SDS sheet 5 IMPORTANT Bypass piping is necessary Only bubb...
Page 11: ...radeF Filtration 9 Condensate Drainage Points for BEKOMAT 10 CLEARPOINT V Activated Carbon Tower 11 Dry Air Outlet Optimal installation is with moderately sized receivers at the inlet and outlet side of the dryer and carbon tower This allows for the additional free cooling and moisture collection as well as a more consistent dry er inlet flow provided by an upstream receiver while providing the mo...
Page 12: ...exceeds the maximum pressure rating of the unit Operating the carbon tower at a pressure higher than the maximum rating could be The inlet air temperature and air flow rate entering the carbon tower must be within the limits indicated on the data plate 5 1 2 Activated Carbon Fill Procedure The CLEARPOINT V activated carbon tower may be delivered without activated carbon filled in the vessel This i...
Page 13: ...these steps 1 SLOWLY open the inlet isolation valve allowing compressed air into the carbon tower It is critical that the carbon tower be pressurized slowly to prevent damage to the activated carbon bed Keep the outlet isolation valve closed at this time 2 SLOWLY open the outlet isolation valve All valves are now in their open positions and compressed air is flowing through the carbon tower and do...
Page 14: ...Replacement CAUTION Activated carbon dust is considered a nuisance dust Proper precautions should be taken prior to replacing the activated carbon material in the tower Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet SDS 1 Isolate and shut down the carbon tower see sect 5 2 2 Place a suitable container at the edge of the drain port on the bottom of the tower 3 Open the drain port on the bottom of the tower ...
Page 15: ...160 200 250 300 400 500 650 800 Annual Pre filter Element 0 01 μm 07SX 4038113 10SX 4038149 12SX 4038114 15SX 4038115 18SX 4038150 20SX 4038151 25SX 4038116 Post filter Element 1 0 μm 07FX 4038106 10FX 4038140 12FX 4038107 15FX 4038108 18FX 4038141 20FX 4038142 25FX 4038109 Desiccant Adsorption Material 1 8 Activated Carbon total weight in lbs per adsorber 4034197 41 51 51 77 77 127 127 149 225 27...
Page 16: ...ps of materials of con struction Part Material Activated Carbon Material Activated carbon Oil contaminated Frame and supports Carbon steel Powder coated Piping Galvanized steel Galvanized malleable iron Brass Aluminum Towers and screens Carbon steel Stainless steel Filter housing Aluminum Epoxy paint Filter cartridge Filtering material PVC Oil Safety Valves Brass Bronze We recommend complying with...
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Page 19: ...CLEARPOINT V Series Activated Carbon Tower Rev D For technical product support please call 1 800 235 6797 and select Option 2 ...
