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Installation and Maintenance Instructions 

English (translation of original instructions)

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

Document No.: 3570845 

 

   

 

 

Summary of Contents for RFX

Page 1: ...RFX Reducer of Fluid oXidation Installation and Maintenance Instructions English translation of original instructions Document No 3570845 ...

Page 2: ...ure the accuracy of the contents of this document However errors cannot be ruled out Consequently we accept no liability for such errors as may exist nor for any damage or loss whatsoever which may arise as a result of such errors The content of the manual is checked regularly Any corrections required will be incorporated in future editions We welcome any suggestions for improvements All details a...

Page 3: ...on and Instructions 7 Obligations and Liability 7 Explanation of Symbols and Warnings etc 8 Proper Designated Use 8 Improper Use 8 Informal Safety Precautions 9 Electrical Hazards 9 Training and Instruction of Personnel 10 Storing the RFX 11 Storage conditions 11 Description of the RFX 12 Introduction 13 Function 14 Installation 15 Start up 17 Normal function 18 Maintenance and regular checkups 20...

Page 4: ...anner Keep it in the vicinity of the product so it is always available Note that the information on the unit s engineering contained in the documentation was that available at the time of publication There may be deviations in technical details figures and dimensions as a result If you discover errors while reading the documentation or have additional comments or suggestions contact us at HYDAC FI...

Page 5: ...nges to the product e g purchasing additional options etc may mean that the information in the operating instructions is no longer applicable or adequate After modification or repair work that affects the safety of the product has been carried out on components the product may not be returned to operation until it has been checked and released by a HYDAC technician Please notify us immediately of ...

Page 6: ...r Where can I find the information I m looking for The documentation has a table of contents at the beginning There I select the chapter I m looking for and the corresponding page number HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH us Page 6 28 MoWa RFX 3570845 us 2010 08 20 doc 2010 08 19 Chapter description Page number Edition date Document language Documentation no with index file name The documentation number wi...

Page 7: ...in accordance with the current state of the art and recognized safety regulations Nevertheless hazards may be posed to the life and limb of the individual using the product or to third parties Risk of damage may be posed to the product or other equipment and property The Unit is to be used only solely for its designated use only when in a safe perfect condition Immediately remedy any malfunctions ...

Page 8: ...recautions are not observed Proper Designated Use The TransformerCare Unit was designed for stationary continual degassing and dewatering of transformer oil Any other use shall be deemed to be improper and not in keeping with the product s designated use the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from such use Proper or designated use of the product extends to the following Per...

Page 9: ... if necessary Check the connection parts for leaks on a daily basis Check The RFXelectrical equipment on a monthly basis Immediately replace loose connections damaged cables and hoses with original spare parts WARNING Hydraulic systems are under pressure Bodily injury The hydraulic system must be depressurized before performing any work on the hydraulic system Electrical Hazards DANGER Electric sh...

Page 10: ...cut manner Staff undergoing training may not use the unit unless supervised by an experienced staff member Individuals Persons undergoing training Individuals with technical training engineering background Electrician Supervisor with the appropriate authority Activity Packing Transportation X X X Commissioning X X X Operation X X X X Troubleshooting locating the source of malfunction X X X Trouble...

Page 11: ...845 us 2010 08 20 doc 2010 08 19 Storing the RFX Make sure to store The RFX in a clean dry place in the original packing if possible Do not remove the packing until you are ready to install the unit Storage conditions Storage temperature 40 C 80 C 40 F 176 F Relative humidity max 95 non condensing ...

Page 12: ...acuum chamber Empty out plug 4 x M12 Threaded holes for fastening bolts Top block Glass tube Float Piston rod Cool connection Description of the RFX The RFX is an abbreviation of REDucer of Fluid OXidation and is a hydraulic powered degassing and dewatering unit The RFX demands only small space has low power consumption and low weight The RFX is made for permanent installations in mobile machines ...

Page 13: ...mospheric pressure approximately 10 air by volume An oil reservoir with 100 dm3 clear oil can through vacuum treatment release 10 dm3 air of atmospheric pressure The same oil can also contain between 100 1000 ppm water depending on its base stock The oil in the reservoir can therefore contain 10 100 cm water and still be clear The RFX continuousely treats oil with vacuum and reduces air and water ...

Page 14: ... tube is connected to an inner cylinder which has in this position its largest volume and lowest pressure When the connection is made pressure equalization starts Air and steam flow down to the inner cylinder This phase is ended when the liquid level float changes to a new firm position relative to the piston rod Phase II The second phase is started when the piston rod moves downwards to its lower...

Page 15: ... should be mounted so that the temperature is as cold as possible but never during runtime below zero Therefore The RFX should not be mountened close to warm radiation Vibrations The RFXshould never be placed in direct contact with vibrating devices If vibrations cannot be avoided the fastening shall be made with rubber elements that reduce the vibrations Mounting block The fastening of The RFX is...

Page 16: ...educer of Fluid oXidation Installation M Hydrostat Charge pump RFX Normal connection of the RFX in forestry machines HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH us Page 16 28 MoWa RFX 3570845 us 2010 08 20 doc 2010 08 19 ...

Page 17: ...nnection to the suction line or directly to the reservoir is also possible The pressure must be less than 0 5 bar at normal working temperature The inlet and outlet ports have dimension BSP G3 4 The pressure line should have an inside diameter of at least 6 mm and the outlet line should have a minimum diameter according to length listed below 40cSt Hose length Minimum diameter Pressure drop bar Re...

Page 18: ... shall move up and down as described previously on page 4 Oil level is steady only when it has no supply pressure Changing level is therefore an indication that The RFX is working correctly When the supply pressure is stopped the oil level shall rise close to the top and the stop level shall be maintained until next start If there is no oil level change when the supply pressure is on or if the pis...

Page 19: ... cycle time To a small extent the cycle time is reduced by a higher degree of vacuum During constant conditions the cycle time should be constant This is a checkpoint in proactive maintenance 0 2 4 0 5 1 1 5 2 2 5 3 3 5 4 A distance cm REDFOX C 6 8 10 12 Air content 60 C 20 C Diagram that showing the connection between air content in oil and the A distance Normal air content is 10 at 20 degrees ce...

Page 20: ...e foam thickness will be high due to exceeded water release The water level can therefore be normal but the the THE RFX unit is working under better conditions b Foam thickness is lower than normal or totally missing This can be a normal effect if the temperature is rising on the top or bottom block Check the A distance If the distance is normal there is no reason to make any changes A new normal ...

Page 21: ...eck the result with your finger If THE RFX does not work after this procedure the unit must be changed Send it to your dealer c Oil is cloudy at operation The oil is oversaturated with water probably due to a large intake of water somewhere in the system Check the places where water can enter the system and do repair it if found Oil change shall be considered 3 Oil drainage A small drain of oil ca...

Page 22: ...out The RFX is supplied with a empty out plug positioned on the main block see page 2 Oil change The oil reservoir is positioned lower than the RFX Loosen the empty out plug until air is suctioned into the the RFX unit Power off the unit The oil level shall now continue to fall If there is not enough vertical distance the empty out plug can be unscrewed and oil will come out The oil reservoir is p...

Page 23: ...RFX Disposing of the RFX Dispose of the packaging material as appropriate for your area When decommissioning and or disposing of the RFX observe all local guidelines and regulations pertaining to occupational safety and environmental protection This applies in particular to the oil contained in the unit to components coated in oil and to electronic components After disassembling the unit and separ...

Page 24: ...ty pr 0 5 bar max Flow Q 4 5 6 dm3 min Allowable pressure drop Return line Supply pressure 18 22 bar Connections G 3 4 Oil viscosity range 1 2000 mm sec Operation viscosity 1 100 mm sec cSt Temperature 40ºC 90ºC Power demand 75 W Maximum oil volume 4 dm3 Weight 12 kg when empty Number Delivery date General data HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH us Page 24 28 MoWa RFX 3570845 us 2010 08 20 doc 2010 08 19 ...

Page 25: ...age 25 28 MoWa RFX 3570845 us 2010 08 20 doc 2010 08 19 Customer Service For repair work please use the follow shipping address HYDAC Service GmbH Rehgrabenstrasse 3 66125 Saarbrücken Dudweiler Germany Telephone 49 0 6897 509 883 Fax 49 0 6897 509 324 E mail service hydac com ...

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Page 28: ...iet Postfach 1251 66280 Sulzbach Saar 66273 Sulzbach Saar Germany Germany Phone 49 0 6897 509 01 Central Fax 49 0 6897 509 846 Technical Department Fax 49 0 6897 509 577 Sales Department Internet www hydac com E Mail filtersystems hydac com ...

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