Symptom Cause
Solution
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Tighten screw or blade on device
Tighten screw trough or airlock to hopper discharge flange
Re-apply caulk or gasket to flanges
Lubricate bearings in device
Replace bearings in device
Consult manufacturer of rotary airlock or screw conveyor
Rotary airlock or screw conveyor noise
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Support and brace ductwork, or improve existing supports
Tighten flanges between the collector and the ductwork
Tighten flanges between the fan and the ductwork
Vibrating or resonance of ductwork
Re-apply gaskets or caulk all the flanges
Place rubber padding between ductwork and support
structures
Adjust fan speed and setting to minimize vibrations
Consult ductwork installer
Vibrating or resonance of ductwork
(continued)
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Most Farr provided fans range from 89 to 99 decibels
To reduce sound levels, install a fan silencer – see
replacement parts list
Enclose fan in a foam lined housing
Enclose the entire collector inside a separate room
Relocate the collector away from production areas
Consult manufacturer of fan
Abnormal Noise (continued)
Normal noise level of fan operation
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Install explosion vents
Replace all blown or open vents, not reusing or adjusting
latches
Install a spark arrester to stop sparks before entering
collector
Install a high efficiency Cyclone to catch sparks
Install a sprinkler system inside the collector
Install a fire protection system in the ductwork
Install fire resistant cartridges
Use only explosion resistant fan & discharge devices
(NEMA-7/9)
Dust is explosive
Controller housing should be rated NEMA 7/9
Minimize flame or sparks in process
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Install a sprinkler system inside the collector
Install a spark arrester to stop sparks before entering
collector
Install a high efficiency Cyclone to catch sparks
Install a fire protection system in the duct work
Use only explosion resistant fan & discharge devices
(NEMA-7/9)
Controller housing should be rated NEMA 7/9
Install fire resistant filter cartridges
Minimize flame or sparks in process
Dust is flammable
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Repeat Fires or Explosions
Process generates sparks
Install a spark arrester to stop sparks before entering
collector
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Process generates sparks (continued)
Install a high efficiency Cyclone to catch sparks