GEA OTC 3-02-137, Instruction Manual And Parts List

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Westfalia Separator
Mineraloil Systems GmbH
89
2051-9001-010 / 1205
4.5 Dismantling the separator
Fig. 124
•
Switch off the main switch and lock
it.
Danger to life through high-speed rotating separator parts!
•
Do not loosen any part of the separator before the bowl has come to a stand-
still.
The run-down time of the bowl is
10 minutes after switching off the motor.
Bowl standstill is indicated by standstill of the motor.
Fig. 125
Check motor standstill
•
Shine a torch through the motor
housing.
•
Check that the fan wheel is no
longer moving.
In the case of torn or defective drive belts or if the belts have come off:
•
Do not loosen any part of the separator before the bowl has come to a stand-
still.
•
Be sure to observe the run-down time of 10 minutes until dismantling the
separator!
•
Danger of injury through very hot separator parts!
When carrying out maintenance work, there is a danger of injury through hot
separator parts (separating temperatures of 70 to 100
o
C (158 – 212
o
F).)
CAUTION: Danger to life and limb through electric current!
There might be residual voltage!
Prior to working on the motor:
•
refer to the motor instruction manual
•
take adequate preventive measures according to the rules and regulations of
the VDE (Verein Deutscher Elektriker) or EVU (Europäische Vereinigung für
Unfallforschung und Unfallanalyse) institutions.
•
Any work on the motor may be carried out by an authorized electrician
only.