0507061510/010921/C SparkShield
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PREFACE
Using this manual
This manual is intended to be used as a work of reference for
professional, well trained and authorised users to be able to
safely install, use, maintain and repair the product mentioned
on the cover of this document.
Pictograms and symbols
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TIP
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carrying out tasks and actions.
ATTENTION
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remark brings possible problems to the user’s
attention.
CAUTION!
Procedures, if not carried out with the necessary
caution, could damage the product, the workshop or
the environment.
WARNING!
Procedures which, if not carried out with the
necessary caution, may damage the product or
cause serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Fire hazard! Important warning to prevent fire.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Instruction to use respiratory protection when you
do service, maintenance and repair jobs. We
recommend to use a half-face respirator according
to EN 149:2001 + A1:2009, classe FFP3 (Directive
89/686/EEC).
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Instruction to use protective gloves when you do
service, maintenance and repair jobs.
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Listings indicated by “•” (bullet point) describe steps to
perform.
Service and technical support
For information about specific adjustments, maintenance or
repair jobs which are not dealt with in this manual, please
contact the supplier of the product. He will always be willing to
help you. Make sure you have the following specifications at
hand:
- product name
- serial number
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
General description
The SparkShield is a cyclonic spark arrester that is highly
effective on sparks and cigarette butts. Besides, it is a very
effective in-line pre separator to reduce dust load in the
connected filter system.
For an effective removal of cigarette butts, we
recommend an air velocity in the connected duct of
min. 11 m/s.
1.2
Product combinations
The SparkShield is part of Plymovent’s SHIELD fire
safety solutions for prevention, detection and
suppression of fire.
You can also use the SparkShield as separate spark arrester in
the extraction duct of central filter systems.
Refer to the available application data sheet for
possible product combinations.
1.3
Options and accessories
The following products are available as an option and/or
accessory:
General:
Inspection hatch IH-200/8
Ø 200 mm / 8 in.
Shut-off valve:
- MD-200
Ø 200 mm
- MD-8
Ø 8 in.
- EFC
Industrial detergent
SparkShield-250 | 10:
- Inspection hatch IH-250/10 (2x) Ø 250 mm / 10 in.
SparkShield-400 | 16:
- Inspection hatch IH-400/16 (2x) Ø 400 mm / 16 in.
SparkShield-500 | 20:
- Inspection hatch IH-500/20 (2x) Ø 500 mm / 20 in.
SparkShield-630 | 24:
- Inspection hatch IH-630/24 (2x) Ø 630 mm / 24 in.
1.4
Technical specifications
Material:
- housing (inlet + outlet)
powder-coated steel
- cyclone SparkTwist
galvanized steel
- dustbin
tin
- hose
spark resistant
glassfibre/kevlar/metal
Weight (excl. dustbin):
- SparkShield-250 | 10
25 kg (55 lbs.)
- SparkShield-400 | 16
46 kg (101 lbs.)
- SparkShield-500 | 20
52 kg (115 lbs.)
- SparkShield-630 | 24
118 kg (260 lbs.)
Volume of dustbin
13 litres (± ½ CF)
25 litres (± ⅞ CF)
1.5
Dimensions
