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Translation of the original instructions with assembly instructions AF 172 G2, Filtration Group GmbH, 09.12.17, Mat. No. 70355433, Version 05
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Start-up
DANGER!
This FG automatic filter is not allowed to be put into
operation until it has been established that the
machine/system in which it is to be installed complies
with the requirements of the applicable EC directives,
harmonised standards, European standards or equivalent
national standards.
DANGER!
Explosion hazard!
Risk of injury to persons or damage to
property.
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The FG automatic filter must be
completely vented prior to start-up for
use with all media which are capable of
forming explosive gases.
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The FG automatic filter must be
completely filled with liquid.
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Take steps to prevent air pockets.
DANGER!
Danger due to high pressure in the filter!
Risk of injury to persons or damage to property
•
Do not allow concentrate to spatter into the
atmosphere!
Make sure that:
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All caps are removed from the connections.
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All foreign bodies are removed from the filter.
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All pipe connections are tightened securely.
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All screws are tightened.
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All pipes and the filter are rinsed.
10.1 Functional test
To check the direction of rotation of the gear motor
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Remove the screws on the cover of the gear motor.
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Remove the cover of the gear motor.
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Start up the gear motor briefly (< 1 s).
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Compare the actual direction of rotation of the shaft with
that indicated by the arrow (clockwise rotation).
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Reverse the terminal connections of the gear motor if
necessary.
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Fit the gear motor cover again and screw it tight.
Fig. 10:
Direction of rotation of the gear motor
To check the differential gauge / switch (optional)
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Refer to the enclosed manufacturer’s documentation.
To check the function of the drain valve (optional)
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Supply compressed air to the precontrol valve.
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Operate the manual release for the precontrol valve.
The drain valve is opened.
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Set the manual release for the precontrol valve to the
OFF position.
The drain valve is closed.
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Refer to the enclosed manufacturer’s documentation.
To check the function of the backflush valve (optional)
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Supply compressed air to the precontrol valve.
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Operate the manual release for the precontrol valve.
The backflush valve is opened.
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Set the manual release for the precontrol valve to the
OFF position.
The backflush valve is closed.
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Refer to the enclosed manufacturer’s documentation.
10.2 Operating settings
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Switch on the controller.
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Slowly open the
inlet
.
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Make a note of the initial differential pressure (optional).
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Set the pressure of the external medium to the required
value using a suitable throttle valve.
Settings for time-controlled cleaning
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Set the times according to the operating conditions and
correct them if necessary.
Settings for differential pressure-controlled cleaning
with a differential gauge / switch
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Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.
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Adjust the set differential pressure to the setpoint
(see contract documentation).
Gear motor cover
