MEDIA RECLAIMER / SEPARATOR
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Manual No. 23438
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Rev. E
Figure 5
5.0 ADJUSTMENTS
5.1 Static
pressure
5.1.1
A manometer is useful when adjusting or
monitoring static pressure. Manometers are listed under
Optional Accessories in Section 9.1. Correct static
pressure varies with the size of the reclaimer and the
size, weight and type of media. Use the table in Figure 6
to establish static pressure starting point for given
media.
Media
Size
Static
Pressure
Glass
Bead 8
to 13 .................... 2-1/2 to 3 inches
Al. Oxide
60 and coarser ............. 4 to 5 inches
Al. Oxide
80 and finer ............ 2-1/2 to 3 inches
Plastic
All * ......................... 2-1/2 to 3 inches
Steel Grit
** .................................. 6 to 7 inches
*
Non Aerolyte reclaimers require modification.
Consult the factory.
**
Size is limited, and determined by the system’s
application.
Figure
6
5.1.2
Adjust static pressure by opening or closing the
damper. The damper is located on the inlet of dry filters,
and on the exhauster outlet of reverse-pulse collectors
and reclaimers with a booster exhauster. Operate the
system until the media has gone through several cycles
before making additional adjustments. The objective is
to obtain a balance of maximum dust removal without
media carryover.
5.1.3 Dusty
media:
If the damper is not opened
enough, the reclaimer will not remove fines, resulting in
dusty media, poor visibility, and possible media
blockage in the conveying hose. Open the damper
enough to increase static pressure by 1/4 inch. After the
media has gone through several cycles, check media
and adjust the damper as required.
5.1.4 Media
carryover:
If the damper is opened too
far, it may cause carryover (usable media carried into
the dust collector) and result in excessive media
consumption. Close the damper enough to decrease
static pressure by 1/4 inch.
5.1.5
If the damper has been adjusted and carryover
or excessive dust in the media continues to be a
problem, adjusting the vortex cylinder may help retain
media. The vortex cylinders do not usually require
adjustment unless 200 mesh and finer media, or
lightweight media is used. See Section 5.2 and 5.3,
depending on the vortex cylinder option.
5.2 Externally Adjustable Vortex Cylinder
(Standard 900 cfm and larger on job order reclaimers,
and 2500 cfm and larger on standard, exhauster-mount
reclaimers, and all pull-through reclaimers).
Note: Before adjusting the vortex cylinder, adjust the
damper on the dust collector per Section 5.1. After the
The manometer must be vertical when
taking pressure readings.
With the exhauster OFF,
slide the rule to align the
zero with the fluid level.
In the example shown, fluid traveled up
the right column 1-3/4 inch,
and down the left column 1-3/4 inch.
Static pressure is determined by adding
the columns together. In the example,
the static pressure is 3-1/2 inch.
To obtain the static pressure reading:
With the exhauster ON, add the number
of inches the fluid travels up the column,
and the number of inches the fluid
travels down the other column. The total
is the static pressure reading.
