Plymovent SPARKSHIELD, Installation And User Manual

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0507061510/010921/C SparkShield 6
Fig. 4.2
• Put the dustbin cover (B) on the dustbin of your choice and
connect it with the quick connect coupling (C).
Direct mounting to the spark arrester:
• Place the dustbin underneath the spark arrester.
• Connect it to the spark arrester with the duct clamp (A).
Tighten the clamp with a box spanner.
Fig. 4.2
A
B
B
C
B
A
C
D
inch mm
mm
inch
Mounting of the dustbin
In this case the following parts become redundant:
- connection ring (2) Ø 200 mm/8 inch
- duct clamp Ø 200 mm
Mounting via vertical duct Ø 200 mm/8 inch:
Fig. 4.3
• Duct metric size (mm):
Put a connection ring Ø 200 mm (B) at either side of the
duct and fasten them with self-tapping screws (min. 4).
• Duct imperial size (inch):
Put a reducer metric-imperial (B) at either side of the duct
and fasten them with self-tapping screws (min. 4).
• Connect the duct to the spark arrester with a duct clamp
(A). Tighten the clamp with a box spanner.
• Place the dustbin underneath the duct.
• Connect it to the duct with the duct clamp (C). Tighten the
clamp with a box spanner.
Fig. 4.3
A
B
B
C
B
A
C
D
inch mm
mm
inch
Mounting of the dustbin via a vertical duct
4.4 Inspection hatches (recommended option)
Refer to Fig. V on page 10 for the recommended position of
the inspection hatches.
• Make cut outs in the horizontal and/or vertical duct with
the mould supplied with the inspection hatches.
• Insert the hatches in the cut outs.
• Turn the handles 90° to fasten them and make the ducts
airtight.
Refer to the mounting instruction supplied with the
inspection hatches.
4.5 Shut-off valve (option)
You can install the shut-off valve in any appropriate position in
the vertical duct.
• Install the valve in accordance with the instruction sheet
supplied with the valve.
• Turn the handle in vertical position to open the valve.
5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 Periodic maintenance
The spark arrester as well as the dustbin require
periodic maintenance. You must learn from
experience how often this must take place, since the degree of
pollution strongly depends on the welding process and the
intensity of use.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wear respiratory protection and protective
gloves during maintenance.
Maintenance frequency in the initial stage:
Component Action Frequency:
every X
weeks
X=1 X=2
Spark arrester Check for pollution. Clean if
necessary; refer to paragraph 5.2
X
Dustbin Check the level of contents. Replace
the dustbin if necessary; refer to
paragraph 5.3
X
5.2 Cleaning of spark arrester
ATTENTION
To avoid damage to the coating: do not use acid
base detergent.
Use one of the following materials to clean the spark arrester:
- high-pressure cleaner with hot water
- industrial detergent type EFC (supplied by Plymovent)
- industrial vacuum cleaner
- brush
- cleaning cloth with degreasing solvent
To clean the spark arrester, do the following.