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Surge 

Tank 

In this case, the level switch 

will indicate a low coolant 
level when the coolant level 

falls below the centerline 
location of the level switch 

Level Switch 

Figure 13: Surge tank coolant level switch installation 

 

Radiator 

In this case, the level switch 

will indicate a low coolant 
level when the coolant level 

falls below Port “A” 

Level Switch 

Port “A” 

Figure 12: Radiator coolant level switch installation 

 

Содержание ROCORE VB Series

Страница 1: ...To access digital copies of this manual other manuals or additional information scan the code on the left or visit www rocore com STANDARD RADIATOR IOM MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE M...

Страница 2: ...The complete terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty accompany the product packaging and shipping material If you cannot find or misplace this limited warranty information please call 1 317 227...

Страница 3: ...and Lifting 9 E Safety and Advisory Messages 11 III INSTALLATION A Placement and Mounting 12 B Mounting Surge Tanks on Remote Radiators 13 C Piping 16 D Electrical Wiring 26 E Coolant Level Switches...

Страница 4: ...NERAL MAINTENANCE A Lubrication 36 B Belt Tension 38 C Bolts and Torque Requirements 39 D Core Cleaning 40 E Fans 40 F Coolants 41 G Replacement Parts 42 H Miscellaneous Maintenance 43 V TROUBLESHOOTI...

Страница 5: ...oduct manufactured by it which has defects in material or workmanship provided a Customer notified Rocore in writing of any claim of defect in material or workmanship within sixty 60 days from the dat...

Страница 6: ...nt freight collect on approval by Rocore and the following information with each returned unit a In Service date b Number of miles in service1 c Number of hours in service2 d Mode and details of failu...

Страница 7: ...arbitration before beginning formal proceedings for the judicial resolution of such dispute This Standard Limited Warranty and all matters relating thereto will be deemed to have been entered into in...

Страница 8: ...been received Accessories and ship loose items may be banded to the skid or a separate skid s and should be included on the packing slip and bill of lading Check the radiator and or accessories for d...

Страница 9: ...he shafts several turns once per month to redistribute the grease in the bearings D MOVING AND LIFTING When the radiator is moved from the receiving area use the following recommended procedures It is...

Страница 10: ...rotating To rotate move in this direction while lifting Figure 1B Lifting horizontal radiators Figure 1A Rotate from vertical to horizontal NOTE Refer to the radiator assembly drawing for more exact...

Страница 11: ...procedures 7 DANGER High voltage and rotating parts may cause serious or fatal injury 8 WARNING Over tensioning belts shortens belt and bearing life See Section IV B for correct belt tensioning 9 WARN...

Страница 12: ...rs usually are not sized to accommodate engine room or any other air rise or external static restrictions to airflow unless specified in the application design data Standard remote radiators should be...

Страница 13: ...ed loose and must be installed by the customer See the radiator assembly drawing for the proper location and orientation of the surge tank on the radiator See Figure 3 for additional details on connec...

Страница 14: ...14 CUSTOMER SUPPLIED BRACES 2 Figure 2A Model N engine mounted radiator installation CUSTOMER SUPPLIED BRACES 2 Figure 2B Model F engine mounted radiator installation...

Страница 15: ...15 Outlet Figure 3 Mounting surge tanks on horizontal radiators...

Страница 16: ...ator top tank is recommended A fast fill port may be provided on radiators with a deaeration baffle This port is used to initially fill the radiator If a fast fill port is not available fill through t...

Страница 17: ...tor Engine Pump Flexible Connections Typical Drain Outlet Inlet Cap Keep Top Tank 1 4 to 1 3 Full when Cold 1 4 to 1 2 Vent Line from Thermostat Housing If Engine Requires It NOTE All lines are shown...

Страница 18: ...Engine Pump Suction Engine Pump Flexible Connections Typical Drain Outlet Inlet Cap Keep Top Tank 1 4 to 1 3 Full when Cold 1 4 to 1 2 Vent Line from Thermostat Housing Fast Fill Port If Included NOT...

Страница 19: ...r Optional Drain Engine Pump Flexible Connections Typical Drain Outlet Inlet Cap Keep Top Tank 1 4 to 1 3 Full when Cold 1 4 to 1 2 Vent Line from Thermostat Housing If Engine Requires It NOTE All lin...

Страница 20: ...Pump Strainer Optional Drain Drain Outlet Inlet 1 4 to 1 2 Vent Line from Thermostat Housing If Engine Requires It 1 4 to 1 2 Vent Line 3 4 to 1 Fill Line to Engine Pump Suction Keep Surge Tank 1 4 to...

Страница 21: ...d as a two circuit radiator it should be piped as shown in Figure 10 When low flow in the aftercooler circuit requires a two pass arrangement both the inlet and outlet will be in the bottom tank The r...

Страница 22: ...Strainer Optional Drain Outlet Inlet 1 4 to 1 2 Vent Line from Thermostat Housing If Engine Requires It 1 4 to 1 2 Vent Line 3 4 to 1 Fill Line to Radiator Outlet Tank Keep Surge Tank 1 4 to 1 3 Full...

Страница 23: ...to 1 Fill Line to Engine Pump Suction Cap 1 4 to 1 2 Vent Line from Thermostat Housing If Engine Requires It Flexible Connections Typical Auxiliary Pump Strainer Optional 3 4 to 1 Fill Line to Radiat...

Страница 24: ...ain JW Outlet JW Inlet JW Cap Engine AC Pump Strainer Optional Drain AC Outlet AC Inlet AC Cap Drain 1 4 to 1 2 Vent Line from Thermostat Housing If Engine Requires It Keep Both Circuits of Top Tank 1...

Страница 25: ...ainer Optional Drain Drain Strainer Optional Engine AC Pump Engine JW Pump JW Inlet AC Outlet Flexible Connections Typical JW Outlet AC Inlet 3 4 to 1 Fill Lines 1 4 to 1 2 Vent Lines AC Circuit 1 4 t...

Страница 26: ...be changed allow the motor to stop completely disconnect power lockout tagout and then interchange any two leads of a 3 phase motor 3 Dual voltage and single voltage motors can be connected for the d...

Страница 27: ...s shown in Figure 12 The top connection of the switch is piped to the lowest acceptable coolant level port in the top tank The lower connection is piped to a drain port in the radiator bottom tank The...

Страница 28: ...e The datasheet which accompanies your radiator will show the type and concentration of coolant antifreeze that the radiator is designed to operate with Rocore and engine manufacturers strongly recomm...

Страница 29: ...distilled or deionized water is not available use the following guidelines Never use salt water Never use softened water Select the best quality fresh water available Test the water to determine wate...

Страница 30: ...TION Most Rocore radiators are made of steel copper brass and solder materials Some radiators may include aluminum materials If you have an aluminum radiator special attention must be made in selectin...

Страница 31: ...below the centerline location of the level switch Level Switch Figure 13 Surge tank coolant level switch installation Radiator In this case the level switch will indicate a low coolant level when the...

Страница 32: ...e mounted radiators that use the engine mounted fan for cooling the fan must be correctly positioned in the radiator s fan shroud opening to obtain optimum fan performance The projected blade width ne...

Страница 33: ...33 Belts Level OR Straight Edge Engine Crank Sheave Idler Sheave Belts Fan Sheave Figure 14 Sheave alignment...

Страница 34: ...Fan Shroud Radiator Sucker Fan Application Airflow Fan Shroud Radiator Blower Fan Application Projected Fan Width 2 3 of Projected Fan Width Projected Fan Width 1 3 of Projected Fan Width Figure 15 Fa...

Страница 35: ...hot coolant The solder joint construction used to bond the radiator s core tubes to the radiator s headers will eventually fail from stresses created by the thermal expansion and contraction of the su...

Страница 36: ...ended that the housing be filled until a bead of grease starts to come out around the seals Do not use excessive pressure as this can damage the bearing seals Do not mix grease types Grease compatibil...

Страница 37: ...erate at speeds greater than 1800 RPM should be lubricated on a more frequent maintenance schedule depending on duty cycle Do not mix grease types Table 3 Bearing type descriptions and maintenance SER...

Страница 38: ...16 0 12 7 15 5 18 9 23 4 13 7 17 1 22 1 25 5 The deflection force in the above table should be measured at the midpoint of the belt span distance between two sheave centerlines with a belt tension ch...

Страница 39: ...ssure The gaskets may swell enough to stop the leaking If not the bolts will need to be re torqued Remove the fan or core guards and re torque bolts in the area of the leak All header bolts should als...

Страница 40: ...ed by high pressure close to the core E FANS For all fans clean any accumulated scale or foreign matter from the fan assembly when you perform the regular maintenance Also for all fans check the fan f...

Страница 41: ...1 Level 2 2 Conventional Heavy Duty Coolant Antifreeze Every 250 hours or 6 months Yearly 3 Extended Life Coolant Optional 3 Yearly 3 1 A Level 1 test includes Glycol concentration for freeze and boil...

Страница 42: ...r 6 years 1 Use the interval that occurs first 2 These intervals are only achievable with annual Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis See subsection G Coolants under section III Installation for more...

Страница 43: ...all times Regularly inspect the radiator hoses and piping for leaks Regularly inspect for excessive vibration or noise Regularly inspect for loose or missing fasteners especially on or near moving par...

Страница 44: ...s Replace gaskets Defective radiator cap Replace cap Air in system settles out after initial filling running Add additional coolant Over pressurization of the radiator Repair or replace damaged compon...

Страница 45: ...winds Relocate radiator Loose belts Correct belt tension Low coolant flow Check for pump cavitation Piping restrictions Check for correct venting makeup piping Vent all high points in the piping Low c...

Страница 46: ...r incorrect wiring Wrong voltage applied to motor Check available operating voltage vs motor nameplate Operated by VFD Adjust VFD settings and or add noise filter and or proper wire type Operated by V...

Страница 47: ...issing or broken fasteners Mounted on spring isolators If vibration isolation is required use rubber pad type Vibration induced from engine or other equipment Use flex connectors between radiator pipi...

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