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Kice Industries, Inc.

MAN-100-000-008

110722

PACKING KITS

9. Standard Rotor Clearance for Kice VJO Airlocks

Airlock Series

Size Range

Standard Clearance (± 0.001”)

Rotor - Tip

Rotor - Endplate

30x24

.013”

VJO

Carbon Steel / Cast Iron Valves

NOTICE:

Some applications may require greater rotor clearance, please contact Kice Sales

for assistance if unsure. Not to exceed 0.0079” clearance to comply with NFPA requirements.

Summary of Contents for VJO Series

Page 1: ...Operators Manual Rotary Airlock VJO Series Skilled Air for Industry 1 Kice Industries Inc MAN 100 000 008 110722...

Page 2: ...replace at its option any parts found to be defective in the opinion of the Company Company is not liable for any costs in connection with the removal shipment or reinstallation of said parts This wa...

Page 3: ...ions 7 5 Delivery Inspection and Installation Preparation 10 6 Storage 12 7 Installation 12 8 Maintenance 16 General Motor Service 16 General Rotor Maintenance 17 Packing Gland Replacement 20 Bearing...

Page 4: ...For additional information application assistance or special service please contact us by phone at 316 744 7151 or email at sales kice com We ll need to know the MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER of your Kice R...

Page 5: ...The terms disconnect and lockout or lockout tagout as used in this manual means that power to the airlock has been disconnected through the use of a padlockable manual power cutoff or power lockout s...

Page 6: ...Phone 316 744 7151 Fax 316 744 7355 IMPORTANT Any unauthorized modification alteration or use of non approved attachments or drive units voids the warranty and releases Kice Industries Inc from any li...

Page 7: ...ainted or otherwise become illegible If this occurs they should be replaced immediately Contact Kice Industries Inc Customer Service Department for replacements The following safety decals will be loc...

Page 8: ...in that all personnel are clear of the machine Do not attempt to open work on clean or service an airlock until it has been locked and tagged out and the rotor has come to a complete stop It is especi...

Page 9: ...e and device Any airlocks used in the processing of combustible materials or in hazardous environments require evaluation by the owner and regulatory bodies to determine appropriate airlock monitoring...

Page 10: ...ng claim must be made against the carrier by the purchaser Evident shortage or damage should be noted on the carrier s delivery document before signature of acceptance Inspection by the carrier for da...

Page 11: ...anual if chain needs disconnected If the rotor does not turn freely or the rotor turns but squeals loudly refer to the Maintenance section of this manual Figure 4 DANGER When the protective shipping c...

Page 12: ...e 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 t...

Page 13: ...ressurized shaft seal Either type will be plumbed at Kice to provide a single compressed air connection and must be hooked up in order for the airlock to function properly Figure 5 WARNING High voltag...

Page 14: ...retightened This can be done in the following manner a Use an open end wrench to tighten the packing retainer bolts see Figure 5 1 b Tighten the bolts until the airlock motor is strained c Then back...

Page 15: ...The standard minimum clearance between the bottom of the bolt on pan and the floor is 1 0 as shown below unless otherwise specified Support feet also provide a stable base for the shipping and handlin...

Page 16: ...anufacturer To obtain parts or service for the gearmotor or speed reducer contact the local dealer or service representative If difficulty obtaining service or repair components is encountered please...

Page 17: ...ot to exceed 0 0079 clearance to comply with NFPA requirements Maintenance and Service Continued DANGER Never place hands or fingers in an airlock unless it has been disconnected and locked out using...

Page 18: ...ication However the chain supplied by Kice is factory lubricated and further lubrication is not needed except in extreme applications Follow the recommended chain maintenance guidelines below CHAIN MA...

Page 19: ...in guard cover 2 Remove chain by loosening the idler sprocket and removing connecting link 3 Confirm the sprockets are in good condition and teeth are not excessively worn 4 Confirm the chain is free...

Page 20: ...e Not to exceed 0 0079 clearance to comply with NFPA requirements NOTICE Refer to Section 10 in this manual for all torque specifications COMMON PACKING INSTALLATION MISTAKES Common Mistakes Problem S...

Page 21: ...Slide packing retainer out of the way towards bearing figure 8 revealing the packing gland pocket 6 Remove old packing See packing manufacture instructions as needed a Use a flexible packing extracto...

Page 22: ...set the joint 180 from the position of the first ring Figure 9 Push it into the packing gland using the packing retainer then slide packing retainer out of packing gland pocket 15 Wrap the third ring...

Page 23: ...arances Do only one bearing at a time Ensure bearing is tightened and locked properly 1 Turn off airlock and remove all potential energy sources following SOPs and lockout tagout procedures 2 Remove a...

Page 24: ...clean interior surfaces of the bearing support and shaft 11 Carefully slide new bearing onto shaft until it is in contact with bearing support NOTICE REXNORD bearings must be replaced with the EXACT...

Page 25: ...hten both set screws figure 10 14 Repeat steps 4 through 13 for the opposite endplate 15 Verify clearance using feeler gauges that ensure the rotor turns freely figure 12 NOTICE The rotor can shift du...

Page 26: ...the rotor 5 Now check the clearance at the other end of the rotor It should have a minimum of 003 to 004 clearance Extra clearance is acceptable 6 Set the remaining lock collar Be sure to set the col...

Page 27: ...nately tighten endplate push out set screws to move endplate free of the body 11 Remove endplate taking care not to hit rotor shaft to prevent damage Complete a visual inspection for wear and damage 1...

Page 28: ...REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE IS PROHIBITED 28 Kice Industries Inc MAN 100 000 008 110722 Drives are not shown for VJO airlocks due to h...

Page 29: ...rlock Series Size Range Standard Clearance 0 001 Rotor Tip Rotor Endplate 30x24 013 013 VJO Carbon Steel Cast Iron Valves NOTICE Some applications may require greater rotor clearance please contact Ki...

Page 30: ...8 Socket head Socket head cap screw cap screw Bolt Thread Dia Size 1 4 20 8 4 11 12 16 11 15 5 16 18 17 24 25 33 23 31 3 8 16 31 42 44 59 41 55 7 16 14 49 67 70 95 65 59 1 2 13 74 100 110 140 100 140...

Page 31: ...31 Kice Industries Inc MAN 100 000 008 110722 2022 Kice Industries Inc 5500 N Mill Heights Dr Wichita KS 67219 2358 P 316 744 7151 F 316 744 7355 sales kice com kice com...

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