Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual
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PowerCore
®
Dust Collectors - Series CPC
6. Following the general guidance to lifting, lift the collector onto dirty air plenum.
Align bolt holes in flanges with drift pins, install bolts, washers and nuts and
tighten all round to form an airtight seal.
7. Stand hopper on the discharge end and apply sealant to top flange, each side of
hole pattern.
8. Lift the collector and dirty air plenum assembly onto hopper. Align bolt holes in
flanges with drift pins, install bolts, washers and nuts and tighten all round to
form an airtight seal.
9. Lift and position the collector, dirty air plenum and hopper assembly onto support.
Align bolt holes in hopper gussets/legs with drift pins, install bolts, washers and
nuts and tighten.
When the collector is fitted with an earthing post, an earthing connection
must be made between the collector side panel and the hopper, using
the earthing cable provided (refer to figure 5).
10. For collectors with dust container, locate position for dust container base panel,
drill through fixing brackets and secure with bolts. Adjust height to provide an
effective seal between dust container and sealer gear.
When the collector is fitted with an earthing post, an earthing connection
must be made between the base panel and the dust container, using the
earthing cable provided.
Compressed air requirements
PowerCore dust collectors require an independent supply of clean, dry, oil-
free compressed air. Details of atmospheric pressure and quantity are given in
Table 5 (refer to ‘Specification’ section). A design label is also attached to each
manifold. Where an existing factory mains system is to be used it may be necessary
to install an additional moisture separator in the supply line to the collector. If a
compressor is being installed to supply the collector, then the following conditions
should be observed as far as possible:
Type of compressor
Use a compressor of ample capacity – an overloaded compressor tends to produce
excessively contaminated, moisture-laden air.
Location of air intake
Avoid locating the air intake in an excessively polluted area and install an adequate air
intake filter. The compressor air intake should be sited, if possible, on the north side
of the building – fresh air drawn from the north side is usually cooler and denser, and
therefore has a lower moisture content. (South of the equator the reverse will apply).
Layout and installation of air lines
The pipework between compressor and dust collector should be long enough to act
as a cooling device for the compressed air. A typical requirement for the smaller
installation would be 10m (30ft) of 12mm (½” NB) piping. For further details see Table
5. The piping should be installed to provide a fall in the direction of air flow to assist
in the drainage of accumulated moisture. A moisture separator should be provided
at the lowest point of the installation.
