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Translation of the original instructions
Dust Removal Filter, Filtration Group GmbH, 25.01.18, Mat. No. 79340811, Version 12
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Normal operation
WARNING!
Explosion hazard!
⇒
Risk of injury to persons or damage to
property
•
Check the conductivity between all
components!
•
Maximum permissible resistance:
R < 10
Ω
.
•
Make sure that earthing is provided by
the customer.
The dust removal filter works automatically during normal
operation with a suitable FG filter controller.
The dust removal filter must be
monitored in accordance with the repair
and maintenance schedule (refer to
section 14.1)!
11.1 General information about emptying dust
WARNING!
If harmful substances are inhaled
⇒
Risk of injury
•
Suitable protective equipment should be
worn whenever dust is emptied.
•
Always dispose of dust in a manner which
does not pollute the environment!
•
Interrupt the volumetric flow.
•
Start a manual cleaning cycle.
•
Take steps to prevent the complete plant from being
inadvertently switched on again.
•
Wear personal protective equipment.
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Shutting down the dust removal filter
12.1 Temporary shut-down
•
Switch off the fan or shut down the dusty system.
•
Turn off the compressed air supply.
12.2 Prolonged shut-down (> 48 h)
•
Start a manual cleaning cycle.
•
Switch off the fan or shut down the dusty system.
•
Turn off the compressed air supply.
•
Decompress the pressure vessel (e.g. by starting a
manual cleaning cycle).
•
Carry out the maintenance work as described in section
14.1).
12.3 Emergency shut-down
•
Actuate the EMERGENCY STOP button provided by the
customer.
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Troubleshooting
Fault
Possible
cause
Remedy
Insufficient fan
power on start-
up
Direction of
rotation incorrect
Reverse the
direction of
rotation
Reduced
suction capacity
Not enough
compressed air
Check the
compressed air
pressure
(6 bar for SFK)
Cartridges
clogged
Check the
cartridges and if
necessary renew
them
Cleaning
ineffective
Check the
controller
Check the
compressed air
pressure
(6 bar for SFK)
Pipe clogged
Open the pipe and
if necessary clean
it
Cleaning
inadequate
Clean more
frequently
Cartridges
unsuitable
Try alternative
cartridges (e.g.
PTFE coated)
Dust
accumulation
on cleaned gas
side
Cartridge seat not
tight
Tighten the
cartridges
Cartridges
damaged
Check the
cartridges for
cracks/holes and if
necessary renew
them
Filter plate not
tight
Check the filter
plate
Renew the seal
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For all other faults, please call FG Customer Service.
