018316-01 – Installation & Operation Guidelines for BN BioDisc
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6
Start Up
6.1.1
Every care is taken to ensure that all mechanical components are correctly fitted, adjusted and
lubricated prior to leaving the factory. However, subsequent handling during transportation and
installation may result in the movement of components and a subsequent need to re-adjust prior to
starting the unit. If, on inspection, you consider that any components require adjustment, please
contact Kingspan.
6.1.2
Once the unit has been installed it should be left filled with water. Please switch on the motor,
following the procedure below and leave the unit running, even if there is no sewage being fed into
the plant.
If the unit has been installed with no operational power supply, then remove the
motor/gearbox unit and store it in a dry or heated environment until such time as the unit is
ready for permanent operation.
Kingspan or an experienced contractor should then replace the
motor gearbox unit.
6.1.3
We recommend that Kingspan should commission the system: details on request.
6.1.4
Where circumstances dictate an immediate start-up the following basic procedures should be carried
out.
6.1.5
Check that the Primary Settlement Tank (where applicable) and the BioDisc are full of water to their
outlet levels.
6.1.6
Check that the power supply is connected to the control panel. Check that all electrical components
and conductors are earthed.
6.2
Automatic grease cartridges
6.2.1
The shaft roller bearings are fitted with
pressurised grease cartridges. These
should be activated before the unit is
started.
6.2.2
Turn the control knob and it’s linked dial until
the figure 6 is against the arrow on the
casing, as opposite (this will give a
lubrication period of 12 months at the
temperature in the BioDisc).
6.2.3
Depress the red button. This secures the
setting and releases the control knob from
dial.
6.2.4
Rotate the knob clockwise to activate the
unit.
Note: Grease cartridges must be
changed every 12 months.
6.3
Optional Pump Station
6.3.1
Check that the pumps have been installed and wired to the Pump Control Panel.
6.3.2
The pumps should be set to pump little and often in order to prevent excessive loading on the
BioDisc.
6.3.3
Check the setting of the high level float in the pump chamber. This must be set to operate the
pumps so as not to exceed the balancing volume of the unit. To ensure this the float must operate
below the level of the inlet of the unit. Ensure that the float(s) can operate freely without risk of
entanglement. Check that the Pump Control Panel timer is set correctly, as shown on the wiring
diagram.
6.4
BioDisc
6.4.1
Check that the BioDisc is in order, with no obvious damage or misalignment of parts. If any possible
problems are discovered, contact Kingspan.
6.4.2
Check that all electrical components: Drive Motors, Sludge Return Pump and LOR Alarm sensors,
are connected to the Control Panel.
6.4.3
Check that the Sludge Return Timer in the BioDisc Control Panel is set correctly, as indicated on the
wiring diagram.
Setting a discharge duration of 12 months
