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BARRETT CENTRIFUGALS INC. 
1-800-228-6442 

 

Manufacturers of Reliable Centrifuges for the Metalworking Industry 

 
 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR STANDARD BARRETT MODEL 

401 & 1101 COMBINATION EXTRACTORS 

Includes instructions for optional heaters and 45-gallon capture tank 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Serial No. 4010263-E    Motor No. 6R3467 

 
This machine is designed to spin machining fluids (cutting oils, coolants, etc.) from industrial 
sludge. Prior to using it on any other application you should contact Barrett Centrifugals Inc. 
to determine if the machine can be used successfully and safely. 
 

THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED, WIRED, OPERATED AND SERVICED BY 
QUALIFIED PERSONS ONLY.  READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH THESE 
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING, 
OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT. 

 

SAFETY IS ESSENTIAL

 

To insure safe machine operation proper installation and thorough operator training are 
required.  Read and observe all instructions and specific precautions included in this manual 
and most importantly, think before you act and be careful. 

Summary of Contents for 401

Page 1: ...ludge Prior to using it on any other application you should contact Barrett Centrifugals Inc to determine if the machine can be used successfully and safely THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED WIRED OPER...

Page 2: ...and possibly a variable speed drive VFD Altering or tampering with the settings that are programmed into these devices could cause the machine to malfunction It could also lead to failure of the safe...

Page 3: ...hrough bolts On concrete floors Barrett recommends the use of epoxy set type anchors to secure the machine to the floor The machine must be absolutely solid with the floor Do not set in wet cement Do...

Page 4: ...he right hand side of the machine the customer must provide a source of clean dry ambient air piped to enter the blower Failure to comply may allow dry chips being dumped to be sucked into the blower...

Page 5: ...to the PLC If the sequence is verified and completed in the given amount of time a flashing green light indicates that the machine is properly latched and ready to start If the green light does not f...

Page 6: ...the weight of a load Do not be tempted to exceed the load sizes noted above They will accommodate most sludge types Remember a pound of sludge will effectively weigh hundreds of pounds under centrifug...

Page 7: ...nel 10 When the green OPEN signal lights the cycle is complete USE AND CARE OF FILTER ELEMENTS AND SPOKED PAN SES MODEL MACHINE Barrett SES type machines are equipped with special pans and filter elem...

Page 8: ...perating this machine use care to load the pan evenly to insure a good running balance Make sure that all guards and covers are in place 1 Before operating the machine be sure that provisions have bee...

Page 9: ...at it is securely attached Fold the upper half of the side filter which has been draped outside of the pan for sludge loading up and over the load resting it on top of the wet sludge The side filter m...

Page 10: ...pan guide tool and spindle of the machine until it comes to rest on the pan support Release the hoist and remove the pan guide tool 13 Attach the spindle nut onto the spindle s threaded top LOCK THE P...

Page 11: ...is disconnected the machine will coast to a stop which could take up to 15 minutes OUT OF BALANCE SWITCH OPTIONAL ON SOME MODELS All model 1100 and some 400 machines are equipped with an out of balan...

Page 12: ...uld be replaced as a complete set 4 in the event of any spring failure 2 On machines equipped with a motor cooling blower the blower inlet screen must be inspected weekly If the screen is plugged with...

Page 13: ...IS RUNNING To plumb the spindle remove tension from the four balancing springs by backing off the jam nuts Plumb the rotating element using a level on top of the flat machined surface of the carrier...

Page 14: ...ore any maintenance is performed on the lid latch be sure power is off and locked out To remove the sheet metal guard protecting the latch assembly first remove the front cover of the push button stat...

Page 15: ...d enclosure cover when complete BEARINGS The bearings in this machine are for centrifugal application having special internal fits and should be purchased from Barrett REPAIR PARTS Repair parts are av...

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