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FabriPulse
®
M
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7.
Start the fan with the fan damper or duct blast gates partially open. At
the same time observe the differential pressure of the control. This gauge
indicates the differential pressure across the dust cake and fabric. Rising
pressure on the gauge shows that dust is being collected on the bag. When
the gauge shows 3” to 5” w.g., the fan damper or duct blast gates may be
opened to the full normal position. Simultaneously, the power should be
turned on to the control panel.
8.
Check the differential pressure gauge again. It should read a minimum
of 3” to 4” w.g. with slight fluctuations each time a pulse occurs. If the
differential pressure is not 3” to 4” w.g., the factory preset pulse interval
must be changed. Decrease the “high” differential pressure for high pressure
readings and increase the “high” differential pressure for low pressure
readings. Should it not be possible to maintain the nominal 3” to 4” w.g.,
consult your AAF representative. DO NOT ADJUST THE PULSE DURATION
BEFORE CONSULTING AN AAF REPRESENTATIVE.
9.
The procedure should also be followed after installing new bags in the
unit.
11.2
Normal operation
An understanding of the design and operating principle of the FabriPulse M is
essential for effective operation and maintenance. Knowledge of the collector
nomenclature is necessary so that parts can be easily identified and located.
The
FabriPulse
is a single compartment, continuous automatic, self-cleaning
cloth pulse-jet dust collector. The dirty air enters the collector through a high inlet
located on the side of the housing. As the dirty air passes through the filter media,
the dust is deposited on the outside surface of the individual filter bags. The
cleaned air leaves the filter media and rises through the inside of the bags to the
clean air plenum and is exhausted through the outlet.
The filter bags are periodically cleaned by bursts of compressed air that are
injected down the inside of the bags. Since only a few of the bags are cleaned at
one time the unit remains in continuous operation. The collected dust falls into the
hopper after each pulse.
Hoppers are designed to receive the dust and are not for storage. The
recommended practice is to continuously empty the hopper. When flat bottom
hoppers or barrels are used, they must be emptied on a periodic basis to prevent