Plymovent MistEliminator ME-31, Installation And User Manual

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5.2 Pressure gauges
The differential pressure gauges indicate the level of
pollution of each individual filter module. During
use, you must check these gauges regularly. When
the pressure reaches a certain value, you must replace the
filters.
• Check differential pressure gauges on a regular basis.
• Replace filter(s) if necessary. Refer to paragraph 6.3.
6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Periodic maintenance
The product has been designed to function without
problems for a long time with a minimum of
maintenance. In order to guarantee this, some simple, regular
maintenance activities are required which are described in this
chapter.
The indicated maintenance intervals can vary depending on
the specific working and ambient conditions. Therefore it is
recommended to thoroughly inspect the complete product
once every year beside the indicated periodic maintenance. For
this purpose contact your supplier.
WARNING!
Always wear face mask and protective gloves
during maintenance.
The maintenance activities in the table below can be carried
out by the user.
Component Action Frequency:
every 6
months
Filter package Check all filters for
damage. Replace if
necessary.
X
HydroFilter
(impinger)
Clean the filter; refer to
paragraph 6.4.
X
Aluminium prefilter Clean the filter; refer to
paragraph 6.4.
X
Air inlet module Clean the inside. X
Air tubes inside
filter modules
Check the connections.
Repair if necessary.
X
Housing General mechanical check,
including sealing.
X
6.2 Oil container
WARNING!
Always wear face mask and protective gloves when
you empty the oil container.
To empty the oil container, do the following.
• Remove the oil container and close it by the supplied cap.
• Empty the container and put it back in place.
When you empty the container, prevent oil to drip
out of the filter unit on the floor.
6.3 Filter replacement
Differential pressure gauges on each filter module
indicate when you must replace the filters. Except
for the HydroFilter and the mesh filter, the filters
cannot be cleaned.
The table below shows the max. pressure level at which filter
replacement is required.
Filter type Replacement at
Bag filter 500 Pa (2.0 in. WG)
Oil mist filter cassette OC-1 500 Pa (2.0 in. WG)
Oil mist filter cassette OC-2 800 Pa (3.2 in. WG)
HEPA filter 800 Pa (3.2 in. WG)
WARNING!
Always wear face mask and protective gloves when
you replace the filters.
WARNING!
Turn off the connected or integrated extraction
system before filter replacement.
To replace any filter, do the following.
Fig. 6.1
• Open the door of the filter module in question.
• Pull the straps to unlock the filter.
• Remove the filter.
• Dispose of the used filter in accordance with state or local
regulations.
• Clean the inside of the filter housing.
• Install a new filter. Push the strap bars to lock it.
• Close and lock the door.
Fig. 6.1 Filter locking device
ATTENTION!
Observe the airflow direction of the filters to be
from bottom to top. An arrow indicates the correct
airflow direction.
6.4 Filter cleaning
You must clean the HydroFilter and the aluminium
mesh filter on a regular basis (refer to paragraph
6.1).
To clean the filters, do the following.
Fig. 6.2
• Open the door of the lower filter module (B).
• Remove the mesh filter (A) and the HydroFilter (C).
• Clean them with industrial detergent, e.g. Plymovent EFC.
• Install the filters in reverse order and close the filter
module.