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Kice Industries, Inc.
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7. Installation
If the airlock will not be installed promptly, certain procedures should be followed to ensure acceptable
function upon installation. Below are guidelines which are applicable for standard airlocks. Included
manuals for vendor supplied components supersede the guidelines listed below.
Store in a clean, dry location to prevent rust formation or deterioration.
If the airlock must be stored outdoors, the following precautions should be followed.
• Protect from environment as well as possible by covering to keep out dirt and moisture.
• Store on a skid with a fully covered deck to keep the airlock from resting directly on the ground
ensuring the outlet is covered and protected.
• Securely cover inlet using the steps below.
• Remove shipping cover plate.
• Transfer the position of the airlock flange holes to the shipping cover plate and drill through all
holes.
• Place a gasket on the airlock inlet.
• Bolt shipping cover plate in place by all flange holes.
• Cover motor and drives to prevent ingress of water, dirt and pests.
NOTICE:
Turn the rotor a minimum of five revolutions monthly to maintain grease distribution within the
bearings.
1. Move the airlock to the installation area using proper equipment.
The airlock should be lifted
carefully by the body inlet and/or outlet flange.
2. Prepare the mounting surfaces to accept the airlock. Equipment should be securely positioned
before accepting an airlock. All mating surfaces should be free of debris, rust and foreign materials.
6. Storage
WARNING:
Use appropriate equipment when lifting or moving the airlock. Make sure all
persons and obstructions are clear from the path and installation area. When installing the
equipment, make sure the moving parts inside the equipment are not accessible. This also
fulfills EN ISO 13857 where required.
CAUTION:
Do not use rotor shafts, gear motor, motor mount and guards for lifting. Doing so
could affect airlock performance or function.