Horizontal downflow pleated cartridge dust collector
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Problem
Probable cause
Solution
Dust or smoke at
the clean air outlet
Cartridges are not
installed correctly.
Check installation of cartridges and repair if necessary.
Seal the whole assembly (Refer to the replacement
cartridge section on page 2).
Cartridges are
not adjusted
Screw in tight in order to have the gaskets squeezed
against the frame.
Cartridges are da
-
maged
Replace defective filters (Refer to the replacement
cartridge section on page 2).
Gaskets are damaged
Check the gaskets on the access doors, honeycomb
plate, and on the filters.
Insufficient suction of
smoke, vapor or dust
Fan rotates the wrong
way
Check rotation of fan.
Access doors are not
properly sealed
Check all access doors and gaskets. Also check hopper
for leaks.
Fan has obstructions
Check for obstructions at the fan outlet. Remove
any debris. Adjust the air damper.
Cartridges need to
be replaced
Remove and replace the used cartridges with the same
type of cartridges. (Refer to cartridges replacement
section on page 2).
No pressure in
air system
Ensure there is a minimal 90 psig in the system.
(Refer to eletrical connection on page 2).
Air pulse cleaning
is insufficient.
Check if voltage output to the sequencer is sufficient.
Check and change fuse(s) if required.
(Refer to electrical connection on page 2).
Leaks in the com-
pressed air system
Lock all electrical breakers hooked up to the dust col-
lector and bleed the pneumatic lines. Check for debris,
wear and tear or a break in the diaphragm valve by re-
moving the cover. Check for possible leaks at solenoids
near the pneumatic hoses. Replace if necessary.
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