COMPRESSED AIR LINE SIZES
Compressed air lines should be sized to hold pressure drops to a minimum. When installing supply lines, use 1/4” pipe up to 25’ long, 3/8”up to 50’
long. Compressed air hose (not included) should be 3/8” I.D. up to 25’.
Do not use restrictive fittings such as quick connects that can ‘’starve” the Sludge Vacuum by causing excessive line pressure drop.
COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY
The Sludge Vacuum uses normal shop air supplies of up to 100 PSIG (6.9 BAR, 689 kPa). With proper filtration and separation of dirt, moisture and oil
from the compressed air supply, the Sludge Vacuum will run for years with no maintenance required.
Maximum pressure is 250 PSIG (17.2 BAR. 1.72 MPa).
Use a 10 micron or smaller filter separator on the compressed air supply (Automatic Drain Filter Separator not included).
To prevent problems associated with oil, use an oil removal filter (Oil removal Filter, not included).
The oil removal filter should be used downstream from the automatic drain filter separator. Filters should be used close to the Sludge Vacuum, within 10
to 15’ is best.
If air preparation units other than Diversitech models are being used, please note the following:
• PRESSURE REGULATORS - Must be pressure relieving and rated for a supply pressure of 250 PSIG (17.2 BAR,1.72 MPa).
Suggested operating pressure is 5-125 PSIG (0.3-8.6BAR, 34-862kPa). Flow should be minimum 24 SCFM (680 SLPM).
• AUTO DRAIN FILTER SEPARATORS - Must be rated for a supply pressure of 250 PSIG (17.2 BAR, 1.72 MPa) and have 5
micron filtration. Flow should be minimum 24 SCFM (680 SLPM).
• OIL REMOVAL FILTERS - Must be rated for a supply pressure of 250 PSIG (17.2 BAR, 1.72 MPa) and have 0.03 micron
filtration. Flow should be minimum 24 SCFM (680 SLPM).
Remove the box of components and accessories from inside the drum. Tilt the top of the Model S-WV-0001 Filter Bag 90 degrees, slipping it over the
Filter Bag Adapter, then pull down to secure. Place the drum lid on the drum and secure in place with the locking ring. The Sludge Vacuum uses Diversitech’s
S-WV-0005 Reversible Drum Vac (two way drum pump) to move the liquid in and out of the drum. Connect the Manual Shutoff Valve outlet to the
compressed air inlet of the pump. The stainless steel pump assembly mounts into the small 3/4 NPT threaded hole of the drum (turning clock-wise).
Slide the S-WV-0002 Vacuum Hose onto the barb fitting. Insert the Chip Wand at the other end of the vacuum hose.
Connect the Compressed Air Hose to the inlet of the Manual Shutoff Valve on the pump (turning clock-wise). For most applications. it will be more
convenient to have the swivel end of the hose located near the shutoff valve. Connect the other end to a source of clean, dry compressed air.
Use a 10 micron or smaller filter separator on the compressed air supply (Automatic Drain Filter Separator not included).
To prevent problems associated with oil, use an oil removal filter (Oil removal Filter, not included). The oil removal filter should be used downstream from
the automatic drain filter separator. Filters should be used close to the Sludge Vacuum, with in 10’ to 15’ is best.
Place Sludge Vacuum Directional Valve Assembly onto the two fittings protruding from the lid. Secure the two quick release fittings (lever locks point
upward when locked).
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3.5 Preparing Unit for Operation
