Plymovent MultiDust BANK 2F, User Manual

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5 MAiNtENANcE
Replacing filter cartridges or emptying dustbins
• Shut off the compressed air feed and empty the pressure
tank(s) of air by opening the drain valve(s) on the back
of the filter.
NOTE: The power must always be switched off at the
circuit-breaker or by the line fuses. Protective gloves and
mask should always be used.
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Always wear face mask and gloves during filter
exchange/cleaning.
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Make sure the Cart-D filter cartridges are properly
installed. Improper installation will cause internal
leakage and a reduces filter efficiency. In combi -
nation with SHIELD fire safety solutions it can lead
to a false fire alarm.
- Maintenance work and functional testing should be
performed regularly to TRGS 560 section 5, paragraph 9
and to TRGS 528.
- During maintenance the machine must be deenergised and
secured against switching on again.
- Before erection, clean the equipment.
- The maintenance area must be cleaned afterwards.
- During maintenance work the working area must be
adequately ventilated; this can be achieved by provision of
a mobile ventilation unit.
- During maintenance, appropriate personal protective
equipment should be worn. We recommend half-face
breathing masks to DIN EN 141/143, protection class P3.
- The dust and the dirty filter cartridges must be properly
disposed of in accordance with statutory instructions, using
the plastic sack disposal system supplied.
5.1 Replacing filter cartridges
To change the filters with minimum release of dust into the
atmosphere, first change the upper filter cartridges and then
the lower ones.
Remove the filter cartridges from the MultiDust Bank
carefully, taking care not to jog them.
Wear the disposable gloves supplied with the replacement
filters, and place the used filter cartridges in the plastic sack
supplied.
• Unscrew the knob.
• Take off the cover lid and unscrew the nut, metal washer
and rubber ring that hold the filter cartridge.
• Take out the filter cartridge.
• Place the used filter cartridge in the packing of the
replacement filter and seal securely.
• Replace in reverse order. (The filter cartridge can only be
mounted in one way).
• Check that the cover lid presses against the filter housing
wall when a new filter cartridge has been fitted.
NOTE: when changing filter cartridges, the start-up routines
must be followed. See start-up procedure in this manual.
NOTE !
5.2 Emptying dustbins
The dustbin must be emptied regularly:
• Loosen the lock ring.
• Lower the dustbin by releasing the dustbin lift.
• Pull out the dustbin to remove the plastic bag.
• Seal the plastic bag before removing it from the dustbin.
• Fit a new plastic bag, place the dustbin, lift it up and put
locking ring back in place.