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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

RBS TRITON

™ 35 SKIMMING SYSTEMS

Manufactured by: Aqua Guard Spill Response, Inc.

#100-1055 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, B.C., Canada,
V7P 3P2
Telephone: + (604) 980-4899
Fax: + (604) 980-9560
E-Mail:

[email protected]

Web Site:

www.aquaguard.com

Summary of Contents for RBS TRITON 35

Page 1: ...IONS RBS TRITON 35 SKIMMING SYSTEMS Manufactured by Aqua Guard Spill Response Inc 100 1055 West 14th Street North Vancouver B C Canada V7P 3P2 Telephone 604 980 4899 Fax 604 980 9560 E Mail sales aquaguard com Web Site www aquaguard com ...

Page 2: ...1 4 1 RBS TRITON 35 Skimmer Head 5 1 4 2 Power Unit 5 1 4 3 General Check List Location 5 2 START UP 6 2 1 START UP 6 2 1 1 Start Up And Post Start Up Check List 6 2 1 2 Starting The Diesel Engine 6 3 OPERATION 6 3 1 OPERATING THE SKIMMER 6 3 1 1 LAUNCHING THE RBS TRITON 35 SKIMMER INTO THE WATER 6 3 1 2 OIL RECOVERY 6 3 2 SHUT DOWN 8 4 PERFORMANCES 8 4 1 RECOVERY RATE 8 4 2 MAXIMIZING RECOVERY 8 ...

Page 3: ... STOPPING 10 6 4 1 Mechanical Seizure Of The Bearings Or Drive 10 6 4 2 Damaged Or Broken Brush 10 6 4 3 Brush Jammed With Debris 10 7 MAINTENANCE PLAN 10 7 1 PREPARATION FOR COMPLETE CLEAN UP AND STORAGE 10 7 1 1 Cleaning The RBS TRITON 35 Skimmer Head 10 7 1 2 Cleaning The Power Unit 11 7 1 3 Cleaning The Hose Sets 11 7 2 INSPECTION 11 7 2 1 RBS TRITON 35 Skimmer Head 11 7 2 2 Pump Unit 11 7 2 3...

Page 4: ...r discs This versatility allows the RBS TRITON skimmer to be even more effective in a greater range of oil types 1 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 1 Basic Components Of The RBS TRITON 35 The skimmer is comprised of three major components the skimmer head power unit and pump One hydraulic hose set is required and suction discharge hoses that runs from the skimmer head to the pump and from the pump to a r...

Page 5: ...oll the hose set carefully to avoid kinking The hose set has identical ends and can be used either way around The fittings are arranged so that the connection makes the rotation of the motors automatically correct 1 3 2 Attaching The Hydraulic Hose Set Attach the hydraulic lines to the side of the power unit near the bottom The fittings are different male female so only the correct connection is p...

Page 6: ...e hydraulic hoses without bleeding some hydraulic fluid from them Take the male end of each hydraulic hose and press it against a surface see photo DANGER Cover the hose end with a cloth to prevent hydraulic fluid from spraying out The hydraulic fluid is under pressure The appropriate safety glasses and protective measures should be taken ...

Page 7: ... front scraper for the module should be installed first It is recommended that the front Brush Scraper be installed with the Brush moving slowly This will require the system to be operating Push the Scraper into the Brush pointing it above the centre core of the Brush After the Brush is inserted let the Scraper drop into place There is a metal edge on the bottom of the scraper that will catch on t...

Page 8: ...ered oil receiving area for sufficient capacity 1 4 2 Power Unit Check hydraulic oil tank for proper level Check that there is sufficient diesel fuel for operation Check that the level of engine oil is full 1 4 3 General Check List Location Place the power unit where the operator can see the skimmer head A visual inspection should be carried out of the affected area Check that the water depth is s...

Page 9: ... to occur Now shut off power unit and pump The skimmer is now ready to be deployed 3 OPERATION 3 1 OPERATING THE SKIMMER 3 1 1 LAUNCHING THE RBS TRITON 35 SKIMMER INTO THE WATER Note Both the hydraulic lines and the suction hose must be attached to the skimmer before launching Once in the water the skimmer head must be able to float freely requiring a minimum water depth of 15 2cm 6 inches With th...

Page 10: ...h is showing During the skimming operation the RBS TRITON skimmer head should be moved around the spill area if clear water areas appear near the inlet to the brushes This allows the maximum oil recovery to occur When very heavy oils are present the brush rpm can be increased to the point where oil can be seen pouring out of the back sump This situation can arise if the maximum pump speed is set t...

Page 11: ...lated from the power unit As oil viscosity increases brush speed may be increased to increase the rate of recovery The viscosity of the oil Very light oils and very heavy oils are recovered at lower rates than those of intermediate viscosity Very light oils only form thin films on the brushes while very thick oils do not flow down the tubes fast enough to clear the brush area The thickness of the ...

Page 12: ...eed and maintain an even flow towards the skimmer head with no clear water patches 6 1 3 Contamination Of Oil With Dispersant Or Other Surfactants This will probably appear as a thin layer of non adhesive oil detergent mixture on the oil If excessive the skimmer will not function and it will require cleaning Moving the skimmer head around in the oil may improve recovery 6 2 BRUSH NOT BEING FULLY S...

Page 13: ...Clear all debris from the brush scraper area 7 MAINTENANCE PLAN 7 1 PREPARATION FOR COMPLETE CLEAN UP AND STORAGE After using the skimmer and the power unit they should be hosed down with fresh water 7 1 1 Cleaning The RBS TRITON 35 Skimmer Head If thick oil deposits are to be removed the skimmer may be sprayed with detergent prior to hosing with fresh water Note Remove Brushes Drums Discs and all...

Page 14: ...dy parts for cracks or damage Inspect all hydraulic lines and quick connect fittings for dirt or leaks Clean tighten or replace as required Inspect for loose or missing motor mount or bearing mount bolts Tighten or replace as needed The brush shaft bearings are self lubricating and require no maintenance Inspect brushes drums for damage Replace as required using spare parts found in the repair kit...

Page 15: ...ssembly Refer to section 2 1 1 for instructions 7 3 2 Removal Of Brush Disc Drum Assembly The following is a step by step procedure to disassemble one brush Disc or drum for repair or replacement The instructions must be followed closely to avoid damage to components b Undo The Securing Clamp At The Side Of The Brush Disc or Drum c Remove The Brush Disc or Drum From The System a Remove The Scraper...

Page 16: ...tenance procedures as provided in the equipment operation manuals The in depth operating and maintenance checklist must be followed and signed off in order for the warranty to be validated If within the duration of this period the equipment is found to be defective due to substandard materials or workmanship Aqua Guard Spill Response Inc will repair or replace the equipment at no extra cost to the...

Page 17: ...CH DIESEL DIAPHRAGM PUMP Manufactured by Aqua Guard Spill Response Inc Unit 100 1055 West 14th Street North Vancouver B C Canada V7P 3P2 Tel 604 980 4899 Fax 604 980 9560 Web Site www aquaguard com E Mail info aquaguard com ...

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