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Version: 20221219
6.
Assembly and disassembly of the Vibro-I unit
A.
Installation and assembly of new Vibro-I units
The Vibro-I unit consists of a motor assembly and one or four cartridge assemblies. The motor
assembly should be installed in the facility floor or on a support frame. A machine specific
foundation layout is available upon request.
Once the Vibro-I motor assembly has been installed correctly, the cartridge(s) can be mounted
on the base plate. For the 10 m² and 20 m² units the orientation of the cartridge is free. For
the 40 m² and 80 m² units the orientation of the four cartridges must be in accordance with
the specific manifold design.
Each cartridge is lifted onto the base plate by placing two lifting eyes on two of the diagonally
opposite rods. Once in position the cartridge is mounted onto the base plate using four bolts.
The four cartridges for the 40 m² and 80 m² units are kept in position at the top with a
stainless steel top ring. The top ring has 8 holes that fit over two of the rods from each
cartridge like shown in the illustration below.
Also in the illustration:
•
Position of lifting eyes is shown, only
relevant in case the entire unit with
cartridges is to be lifted.
•
A permeate manifold used for
microfiltration applications is supported
under the shown support ring. For
ultrafiltration applications the permeate
manifold may be placed at the base
plate of the unit.
B.
Disassembly of the Vibro-I cartridge
For inspection or maintenance purposes it will be required to disassemble the cartridges from
time to time. This may be for routine inspection of gaskets or cushions or for replacement of
one or more membrane element.
The Vibro-I cartridge should be disassembled while being mounted on the Vibro-I motor
assembly. Alternatively, it can be moved to another area for this operation. In that case unbolt
the cartridge from the Vibro-I motor assembly and move it by using lifting eyes in two