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CDF MODULAR DUST COLLECTOR

OM 23478 

DATE OF ISSUE: 

08/12/02 

REVISION: D, 

11/17 

 

 

© 2017 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP. 

One Cable Car Dr. 

Washington, MO 63090 

Phone (636) 239-4300 

Fax (800) 726-7559 

Email: [email protected] 

www.clemcoindustries.com 

 

 

 

 

Do not use this 
equipment until you 
have READ this 
MANUAL and YOU 
UNDERSTAND its 
contents. *  

 

These WARNINGS are 
included for the health 
and safety of the 
operator and those in 
the immediate vicinity. 

 

*If you are using a Clemco Distributor 
Maintenance and Parts Guide, refer to 
the orange warnings insert preceding 
the Index before continuing with the 
enclosed instructions.  

 

Electronic files include a Preface 
containing the same important 
information as the orange cover.

 

WARNING

Summary of Contents for CDF-12

Page 1: ...uipment until you have READ this MANUAL and YOU UNDERSTAND its contents These WARNINGS are included for the health and safety of the operator and those in the immediate vicinity If you are using a Clemco Distributor Maintenance and Parts Guide refer to the orange warnings insert preceding the Index before continuing with the enclosed instructions Electronic files include a Preface containing the s...

Page 2: ...oderate injury WARNING Warning indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury DANGER Danger indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 1 3 Table of Contents Introduction 1 0 Scope of Manual 1 1 Safety Alerts 1 2 General Description 1 4 Theory of Operation 1 5 Assembly and Installation 2 0 Footing Foundatio...

Page 3: ...gm pulse valves At regular timed intervals the sequence timer sends a signal to one of the solenoid valves releasing a pulse of air which in turn opens the respective diaphragm valve The momentary opening of the valve releases a burst of compressed air from the manifold to the clean air side of the filter cartridges thus reversing the air flow to remove accumulated dust 1 5 3 Each solenoid and dia...

Page 4: ...e to enable removal of the dust drum without interference from the pulse mechanism or exhaust ducting 55 Gallon Dust Drum Differential Pressure Gauge Pulse Manifold Drain Petcock Pressure Regulator Compressed air inlet Pulse Sequence Control Panel Solenoid Bank Manifold Interconnecting Hose Inlet Ducting Plate Inlet ducting may also enter through the top if the optional explosion vent is not used ...

Page 5: ...r with anchors specified by a qualified engineer NOTE If there is any doubt about the final positioning of the dust collector do not remove the lifting equipment until the collector is fully assembled connected to the mating equipment and ready to be anchored 2 4 2 After the collector is firmly anchored remove the lifting rigging 2 5 Exhauster Assembly NOTE The exhauster is usually floor mounted a...

Page 6: ... Rev D Upper Exhaust Duct Connection Figure 2 Lower Exhaust Duct Connection Exhaust Stack with Damper Motor Fan Housing Exhaust Ducting Supplied by user Flex Joint Ducting Support Side View Side View Exhaust Stack with Damper Motor Fan Housing Exhaust Ducting Supplied by user Flex Joint Ducting Support ...

Page 7: ...ting The illustrations are for reference only and are not to be used to fabricate ducting 2 7 Electrical Connections WARNING Shorting electrical components could result in death serious electrical shocks or equipment damage All electrical work or any work done inside an electrical panel must be performed by qualified electricians and comply with applicable codes Optional Explosion Vent Inlet ducti...

Page 8: ...ing lug located next to the sequence panel 2 9 Compressed Air Connections NOTICE The air source for the filter pulse must be 35 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit dew point and be free of any oil contaminants If line air does not meet this requirement an optional air dryer is recommended Moisture or oil contaminants in the pulse system will decrease cartridge life and filtering efficiency 2 9 1 CDF 16 and l...

Page 9: ...0 3 Place the rubber backed washer rubber facing the cover plate over the support rod 2 10 4 Tighten the tensioning knob securely 2 11 Dust Containers Refer to Figure 7 2 11 1 Place a dust drum under each hopper and securely attach a lid to the drums NOTE Place the drums on a pallet if their removal will be with a forklift Figure 6 Filter Cartridge Cartridge Gasket Cover Plate Face gasket must be ...

Page 10: ...arily turn switch ON and OFF Doing so will cause the motor to rotate slowly Look through the slots in the fan housing on the end of the motor where rotation of the fan can easily be observed Proper rotation is indicated by the arrow on the exhauster housing The fan should rotate toward the scroll NOTICE Do not pulse new dust collectors or replacement cartridges until the cartridges are seasoned pe...

Page 11: ...lse sequence will not occur The switch should be left OFF no pulse until the cartridges are seasoned per Section 6 2 4 2 2 The timer is factory set at 40 seconds OFF and approximately 15 100 of a second ON Every 40 seconds one filter rack is pulsed in sequence until all filters have gone through a cycle 4 2 3 As the filters cake with dust the pulse may not clean them well enough to bring the diffe...

Page 12: ...st into a suitable container Replace the lid and make sure the lid clamp ring is secured 5 1 1 2 Open the butterfly valve by turning the handle to the vertical position 5 1 2 Check the exhaust air during a pulse cycle 5 1 2 1 If dust discharges from the exhauster filters are leaking or damaged Check immediately To determine which module is leaking remove the exhaust ducting plate and check the ins...

Page 13: ...cartridges per Section 6 2 6 2 Seasoning Cartridges NOTE Filter cartridges must be seasoned before the initial start up and each time the cartridges are replaced 6 2 1 New cartridges must be seasoned before starting the pulse cycle Cartridges are seasoned by letting a layer of dust dust cake develop on the outer surface of the filter media The dust cake protects the filter cartridge and enhances t...

Page 14: ...ds per Section 4 2 7 0 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Shut down the collector immediately when dust emits from the exhauster Check to make sure filters are correctly seated and not worn or damaged Prolonged breathing of abrasive dust and blasting by product dust could result in serious lung disease or death Short term ingestion of toxic dust such as lead poses an immediate danger to health Identify all m...

Page 15: ...ing from exhauster 7 7 1 Damaged filter cartridge Check for wear or damage on the filter material dented ends and damaged gaskets 7 7 2 Loose cover plates Make sure the cover plate tensioning knobs are tight 7 7 3 Cartridges not seasoned Refer to Section 6 2 8 0 ACCESSORIES and REPLACEMENT PARTS Refer to assembly drawings for replacement parts for specific dust collectors Any replacement parts tha...

Page 16: ...ft required 12452 13 Fitting 1 8 NPT elbow x 1 4 tubing 15787 14 Fitting 1 4 NPT straight x 1 4 tubing 11737 15 Petcock 1 4 drain 01993 16 Regulator 1 2 pressure w gauge 01902 17 Fitting 1 2 NPT x 1 2 male 37o 11351 18 Hose end 1 2 barb x 1 2 female swivel 15002 19 Hose 1 2 ID air 4 ft required 12472 20 Gauge 1 8 cbm pressure replacement 01908 21 Bushing 1 4 x 1 8 brass not shown 02010 22 Circuit ...

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