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Neutro-Vac

5200470 Rev B

Neutro-Vac®

Web Cleaning System

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for Neutro-Vac

Page 1: ...Neutro Vac 5200470 Rev B Neutro Vac Web Cleaning System INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...e Power Supply for MEB Static Bars 8 Cable Routing IQ Easy Bars 9 Cable Routing MEB 9 High Voltage Connector MEB 10 Air Bars 10 Dust Collector Installation 11 Electrical Installation 12 5 OPERATION 16 Verify 16 Start Neutro Vac Web Cleaning System 16 6 MAINTENANCE 17 Neutro Vac Hood Assembly 17 Dust Collector Maintenance 18 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 Static Bar Operational Test 24 IQ Easy Power Unit Ope...

Page 3: ...ad instruction manual before installing or operating equipment 2 Only qualified service personnel are to perform installation and repairs 3 This equipment must be installed and maintained as outlined in this manual Disconnect and lockout all power before servicing this machine unless instructions state otherwise Turn off web drive equipment and remove web if possible before performing maintenance ...

Page 4: ...t meets the following specifications Cross section area no smaller than the vent No longer than 10 Straight with minimal bends to minimize chances of secondary explosion Fabricated from 16 gauge or thicker sheet steel 11 Consult the proper authorities to determine proper venting methods Simco Ion s dust collectors do not contain explosion relief vents 12 Consult and comply with all National and Lo...

Page 5: ...e designed to eliminate static charges and physically scour dust and debris from the surface of a web sheet or part Debris is vacuumed into the inlet slot flows through the ducting then is deposited into the dust collector Vacuum Hoods Vacuum hoods are a welded air tight construction design that are available in a variety of different shapes and sizes Two of the most common sizes are Top Draft and...

Page 6: ...configuration is used on webs that cannot tolerate contact Typical applications include Removal of slitting debris and static charges on plastic film Removal of contamination and static charges during the converting process Removal of contamination and static charges on film prior to adhesive application Option 4 Contact Simco Ion s static bars MEB or IQ Easy are used with a compressed air tube to...

Page 7: ...t contents for damage that may have occurred during shipment If any damage has occurred during shipment the local carrier should be notified at once A report should be forwarded to Simco Ion 2257 North Penn Road Hatfield PA 19440 215 822 6401 3 Empty the packaging to ensure that small parts are not discarded 3 SPECIFICATIONS Requirements Vacuum System Vacuum Hood 1 2 of water Volume 8 CFM per inch...

Page 8: ...ons on the proper location of the Neutro Vac Hood assembly See Figure 3 to determine how to locate the hood so the web passes in the correct direction If your hood is not configured for proper installation switch the accessories 1 Remove nuts securing mounting brackets to stud on intake slot 2 Reverse order of accessories 3 Replace nuts on studs to secure accessories To mount the hood use brackets...

Page 9: ...ting brackets Brush is mounted in a channel that may be moved up and down after loosening its mounting nuts Adjust the brush so it makes very light contact with the web Retighten mounting nuts At this distance the air bar pressure can be set up to 20 psi for the most aggressive cleaning Vacuum System Ductwork Each ductwork system is unique The following are general guidelines for installation Use ...

Page 10: ... high voltage power unit ion emitters and status LEDs They require a 24 VDC supply voltage to be provided via a 5 pin M12 connector For detailed instructions see the publication included with the static bars Power Supply for MEB Static Bars The following are brief instructions for power supplies used with the MEB static bars For detailed instructions see the publication included with the power sup...

Page 11: ...is will ensure the high voltage power supply is deactivated when the machine is off If this is not possible the use of a separate fused disconnect for the power supply is recommended Cable Routing IQ Easy Bars For detailed instructions see the publication included with the static bars Cable Routing MEB The high voltage cables should not contact any grounded parts of the machine frame Cable support...

Page 12: ...hten set screw Pull firmly on connector body to make certain set screw is well seated 6 Screw contact spring closed end first onto high voltage connector Figure 4 HighVoltage Connector MEB Air Bars To determine the capacities of air preparation equipment needed for the Neutro Vac system total the maximum SCFM needed by all air bars See Section 2 Specifications for compressed air consumption Use a ...

Page 13: ...enter of the filter media and into the clean air plenum It enters the blower fan and exits through the blower exhaust located on the roof of the cabinet dust collector DC66 DC75 and DC84 The DC90 uses an external motor blower package so the exhaust is on the blower housing which sits on top of the cabinet DC aPJb Continuous Duty Collectors a of horizontal columns of filters b of filters There is a...

Page 14: ...s section area no smaller than the vent No longer than 10 Straight with minimal bends to minimize chances of secondary explosion Fabricated from 16 gauge or thicker sheet steel Consult the proper authority to determine proper methods of venting Dust collectors do not contain explosion relief vents Consult and comply with all National and Local Fire Codes and or the appropriate codes when determini...

Page 15: ...motor and visually verify that the blower wheel is turning in the direction indicated by the rotation arrow on the blower housing Incorrect rotation direction will cause up to a 60 decrease in rated air volume while requiring more than its rated horsepower If the blower rotation is incorrect rotation must be corrected by switching any two leads 3 phase only Figure 6 Starter EnclosureWiringWith Pus...

Page 16: ...14 Neutro Vac 5200470 Rev B Figure 7 Starter EnclosureWiringWith Rotating On Off Auto Switch 120V Coil Figure 8 Starter EnclosureWiring 24VDC CoilWith PS With Rotating On Off Auto Switch ...

Page 17: ...utro Vac 5200470 Rev B Figure 9 Starter EnclosureWiring 24VDC CoilWithout PS With Rotating On Off Auto Switch Figure 10 Starter EnclosureWiringWith Push Button Start Stop Switch if Line CoilVoltage are Equal ...

Page 18: ...ected properly 5 Air supply is clean and dry 6 Ductwork to dust collector is installed properly 7 Dust collector is in the most appropriate location for your application 8 Exhaust outlets on dust collector are free of obstructions Start Neutro Vac Web Cleaning System 1 Plug power supply into three prong grounded outlet 2 Turn on air supply 3 Plug dust collector into three prong grounded outlet 4 T...

Page 19: ...faces Remove debris from non exposed surfaces using compressed air Perform static bar cleaning procedure The static bar must be cleaned monthly to maintain optimal system performance The Static Bar Operation Test must be performed as needed and no less than annually If bar is extremely dirty when cleaning increase frequency to weekly In very dirty environments it may be necessary to clean daily or...

Page 20: ... must be pointed directly at the web perpendicular to its surface Secure the air bar with set screws in mounting brackets Dust Collector Maintenance WARNING Disconnect and lockout power to the Neutro Vac Web Cleaning System before performing all maintenance procedures unless otherwise instructed Turn off web drive equipment and remove web if possible before performing maintenance All Models 1 Empt...

Page 21: ... diaphragm at the bottom of the filter opens after the fan is shut off allowing fine dust particles collected on the filter media to escape The dust falls into the dustpan or optional hopper for disposal Power to the collector must remain ON to operate cleaning mechanism The dust collector is factory set to always clean after the fan is shut off If fine mesh or filter becomes plugged with fibrous ...

Page 22: ...g and filter WARNING Filter may be heavy due to accumulation of dust Be careful the filter doesn t drop when the ring is rotated 5 Remove the support ring from filter 6 Check gasket surface on shaker panel for dust Clean if necessary 7 Install supplied screen on replacement filter 8 Install new filter on shaker panel reusing the filter support ring 9 Tighten the filter support ring by hand 10 To i...

Page 23: ...ratus Filters are chemically treated for fire resistance They will not ignite unless exposed to a continuous flame You should not however attempt to collect materials such as lint and grinding dust in the same collector WARNING To avoid a potential fire hazard caused by sparks in the dust collector do not mix combustible materials such as buffing line paper wood dust aluminum and magnesium with du...

Page 24: ...r and lower doors 3 Remove and discard set screws and hold down channels 4 Remove old bags 5 Clean bottom of cabinet ledge with stiff brush 6 Remove and empty dustpan 7 Remove banded replacement filter from box NOTE DO NOT remove bands from filter 8 Fully loosen wing screws 9 Move slide latches to the rear away from gasket 10 Insert banded replacement filter over shaker bar 11 Rest banded replacem...

Page 25: ...ean dustpan 27 Install doors 28 Connect electrical power and resume operation DC aPJb Continuous Duty Collectors a of horizontal columns of filters b of filters For detailed instructions see the publication included with the Continuous Duty Dust Collectors 5200712 ...

Page 26: ...he power supply is operative and more than one static bar is in use locate the faulty bar CAUTION Power supply must be turned off during disconnection and reconnection of static bar 1 Disconnect all but one static bar from the high voltage terminal 2 Use TensION Voltage Detector to test several points on the bar If orange red glow occurs the bar is functioning properly Disconnect that bar and reco...

Page 27: ...ting WARNING A qualified electrician must perform all electrical work Failure to do this can affect a product s operation and can result in personal injury If Blower Motor Will Not Start Cause Remedy Proper wire size was not used Rewire per local and national codes Motor is not wired correctly Rewire referring to motor wiring diagram located on motor Unit is not wired for available voltage Correct...

Page 28: ...leads three phase only On single phase motors the internal wiring will have to be changed Reference motor wiring diagram e Replace top door assembly f Reconnect dust collector to electrical outlet Ducting collapsed or plugged Remove and replace collapsed ducting Remove and clean out debris that is blocking ducting Improper duct size or too much flexible ducting Contact your local Simco Ion Represe...

Page 29: ...nspect Remove debris or restriction Interval timer has failed Check with a volt ohmmeter for voltage on the interval timer T1 terminal after the 60 second elapsed time interval Check the output voltage to the shaker motor on the T2 terminal if the input voltage is okay Replace the interval timer if there is no output voltage Shaker motor relay has failed Check with a volt ohmmeter for voltage at t...

Page 30: ...ts on the shaker motor and the shaker bar assembly if loose d Replace setscrews if damaged or missing e Reconnect dust collector to electrical outlet Shaker motor tries to start but blows fuse Shaker bar may be blocked by debris or filter bags have become lodged between shaker bar and the cabinet wall a Disconnect dust collector from electrical outlet b Remove the bottom door assembly c Check for ...

Page 31: ...a Return Authorization Number This number must accompany all returned items This warranty does not apply when the equipment has been tampered with misused improperly installed altered has received damage through abuse carelessness accident connected to improper line voltage or has been serviced by anyone other than an authorized factory representative The warranty does not apply when Simco Ion par...

Page 32: ...30 Neutro Vac 5200470 Rev B Simco Ion 2257 North Penn Road Hatfield PA 19440 215 822 6401 800 203 3419 www simco ion com customerservice simco ion com 2019 Simco Ion Printed in the U S A ...

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