Installation & Service Manual for Vertical Media (VM) Series Collectors
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1. AER Control Systems Installation amp Service Manual for Vertical Media VM Series Collectors MODELS VM 3000 VM 6000 VM 0 VM 0 February 20 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Subject 2 EAEE Table of Contents E Disclaimer 2 Uncrating A GE Description amp Operation 7 Optional Filter Modules O E Optional Equipment Os Applications General A e Installation AE hAdaisd EAE Figure 1 Motor amp Elec Box Conn Diagram EEN Parts List 8 Maintenance E EE Figure 2 Vee Bag Support TO ee Figure 3 Direct Drive Fan Alignment SE Troubleshooting Chart VI Specifications 22 Abe ERE EERE Eee Warranty DISCLAIMER Although instructions and recommendations are included for installation of your Vertical Media VM Series Collector the manufacturer does not assume responsibility for the installation of this equipment nor shall he be held liable for direct or consequential damages resulting from improper installation application maintenance or use The immense variety of contaminants make it impossible to list all of the potential hazards that may be encountered with air pollution control systems It is therefore important that the applica tion of the equipment be discussed with an AER Control Systems representative or application engineer prior to use Additionally users should consult and comply with all National and Local Fire Electrical and or other appropriate codes when determining the application location a2. 1006 01 1006 02 H10026 01 1086 01 H10024 01 H10023 01 H10025 01 1102 01 1051 01 1051 02 1051 06 1051 07 1051 08 1051 14 1050 10 1050 11 1050 12 1050 07 1050 08 H10015 01 H10015 01 H10015 01 H10015 01 1034 01 1034 02 1035 05 1035 06 1039 07 1039 10 1039 01 1039 04 1034 03 1034 04 1035 09 1035 10 1044 01 1040 06 1040 07 1040 02 1040 05 1046 02 1001 14 1001 19 1001 24 1001 27 1205 02 1009 01 1009 03 1009 02 1009 10 1009 20 1009 13 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE Operation amp Maintenance Lubrication or other routine periodic preventive maintenance is not required All that is needed is an occasional check of fasteners and a general visual check of the unit to make sure that nothing has gone wrong Periodic replacement of the filters is required when necessary Check V belt tension periodically see the following section on the procedure to tighten the belt See the section under Magnehelic gauge for when to change filters Dispose of filters in accordance with local standards and procedures for the material collected Filter Replacement for the VM Series Collectors Warning Disconnect amp lock out electrical power to the collector before filter change Access to all the filters is accomplished by opening the outside hinged door on the three stage media module and turning the T handles a quarter turn d Impinger Replacement on VMW collectors The 4 inch impinger is the first stage
3. 4 MultiVee Vee bag 252ft 195 26 75 46 62 5 sft 56ft VMD 90 3 1 Fiberglass 3 4 MultiVee Vee bag 378ft 269 26 75 46 92 5 102 0 VMD 120 4 1 Fiberglass 4 4 MultiVee Vee bag 504ft 53 5 46 62 5 16ft 1121 VMW 30 Impinger 24X24X4 1 Aluminum 4ft Vee bag 1266 125 26 75 VMW 60 2 Impinger IO 1 Aluminum Vee bag 252ft 205 26 75 46 62 5 24X24X4 sft VMW 90 3 Impinger 3 1 Aluminum Vee bag 378ft 284 26 75 46 92 5 24X24X4 121 VMW 120 4 Impinger 4 1 Aluminum Vee bag 6 53 5 46 62 5 24X24X4 16ft VMH 30 12 HEPA 12 24 24 26 75 24X24X12 Ee 26 ke VMC1 60 2 Carbon 90Lbs 2 1 multivee 6 75 VMC 1 90 3 Carbon 135Lbs 3 1 multivee 26 75 4 8 23 23 6 36 6 6 31 EA EA EE EE EE EA VMC1 120 3 Carbon 180Lbs 3 1 multivee 53 5 36ft po o po po ER EE po gt po po 8 po AE y O a 3 12 HEPA 24X24X12 4 12 HEPA 24X24X12 Carbon 45Lbs 1 multivee 9ft VMB 120 SS 50 30 27 57 87 57 30 5 60 5 90 5 60 5 34 SE 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 14 18 24 24 36 36 36 36 31 7 7 20 Motor Specifications 1725 1725 1725 1725 230 460 230 460 230 460 230 460 3 3 3 3 56 56H 56 56H 184T 213T ps O EE Service Factor Bearing a Exxon Exxon SS Exxon e POLYREX EM POLYREX EM POLYREX EM Specification UL amp
4. CSA Approved UL amp CSA Approved UL amp CSA Approved UL amp CSA Approved 21 AER Control Systems NUY 50 WAARIR A AER Control Systems LLC warrants all products sold only to purchasers for use in busi ness or for resale against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for one 1 year after the date of purchase from AER Control Systems LLC Misapplication of the product decom position by reaction or chemical action and wear caused by abrasion will not constitute or be con sidered as a defect Warranty is void if the product has been subject to damage unreasonable use neglect improper service improper installation or other causes not arising from defects in original material or workmanship Any part that is determined to be defective in material or work manship and returned to an AER Control Systems LLC distributor or authorized service facility as AER Control Systems LLC designates shipping cost prepaid will be as the exclusive remedy repaired or replaced at AER Control Systems LLC s option AER Control Systems LLC shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential cost expenses or damages resulting from any fail ure defect or malfunction of this product liability is expressly disclaimed AER Control Systems LLC s liability in all events is limited to and will not exceed the purchase price of the product Ti tle and risk of loss pass to the buyer on delivery to
5. We reserve the right to change designs and or specifications without notice SECTION 1 UNCRATING 1 Remove banding and cardboard shipping carton and packing 2 The 3000 unit is typically shipped lying down and the 6000 units and higher are shipped in the vertical position Units with a floor stand and inlet plenum are shipped on a separate skid Attenuators and outlet plenums if supplied are typically shipped on the skid with the floor stand and inlet plenum Mounting hardware gasket material and drain kit optional drain bottle is included in labeled boxes be sure to check all boxes before discarding 3 Inspect the exterior of the unit and accessories for shipping damage or shortages that may not have been noticed or recorded when the shipment was initially received you have 30 days to notify AER Control Systems LLC of any discrepancies Contact the shipping company if any damage or shortages have occurred Description amp Operation The standard VMD and VMW series collectors consist of an inlet plenum a standard 3 stage filtration module and a blower module The VMD Module houses disposable filter stages that include a 1 inch fiberglass filter a 4 inch pleated multi vee filter and a 36 inch long 10 pocket 95 ASHRAE efficient disposable fiberglass Vee bag filter and is intended for dry or moist contaminants The VMW Module houses filter stages that include a 4 inch cleanable Chevron Impinger a 1 inch cleanable metal mesh filter
6. and a 36 inch long 10 pocket 95 ASHRAE disposable fiberglass Vee bag filter and is intended for wet contaminants A standard unit would also consist of an inlet plenum for mounting collars for ductwork attachment The inlet plenum for wet applications has a drain fitting for removal of the coolant and a 10 foot drain hose to transport the coolant to either the sump of the machine or a container The standard blower module consists of a belt driven forward curved squirrel caged blower and an electric drive motor with an adjustable sheave which 15 typically mounted on the clean air side of the filters The VMDH and VMWH series collectors are the same units as described above with the addition of a HEPA Module The HEPA Module houses a standard HEPA filter rated 99 97 efficient at 0 3 micron other efficiencies available This module is typically mounted after the 3 stage filter module and before the blower module Optional Filter Modules 1 VMM Module This module is a 2 stage filter module for dry or moist contaminants and houses a first stage fiberglass disposable prefilter and second stage disposable 4 inch pleated multi vee filter 4 2 VMI Module This module is a 2 stage filter module for wet contaminants and houses a first stage cleanable 4 inch Chevron impinger followed by a second stage cleanable 1 inch aluminum mesh filter 3 VMM3 amp VMI3 Modules An optional field retrofittable Zee track can be added to the VMM and VMI
7. be completely effective Too much airflow may result in loss of efficiency or the unit will pick up large or heavy solid particles increasing the frequency of maintenance or filter replacement Questions regarding proper unit sizing should be directed to your local AER Control Systems representative or the main office toll free 866 265 2372 Models Model codes are utilized to identify the various unit configurations available The model VM Vertical Media collector is available with wet filter stages VMW or dry filter stages VMD The VM series collector is available in a 3000 6000 9000 or 12 000 The 3000 is a one module collector a 6000 is a two a 9000 is a three and a 12 000 is a four module collector Larger sizes are available up to 24 000 which is an 8 module collector Other filter modules can be added to the base unit which typically includes an inlet plenum 3 stage filter module with filters for wet or dry moist contaminants and a blower module Reference the section under optional filter modules for an example of other filter modules available Common examples of model codes are as follows VMWH standard unit with a HEPA VMIW standard unit with an extra impinger module and a VMIWH standard unit with both an impinger and HEPA module SECTION 2 APPLICATIONS continued The standard units are equipped with belt driven blowers A unit with a belt drive blower has a designation of either a 3000 6000 9000 or 12
8. of the three stage media module Once the outside filter access door is opened the impinger can be removed by dropping down the internal hinged gate door flip down door and sliding the impinger out The aluminum impinger is cleanable and can be washed with mild detergent or solvent Aluminum mesh filter replacement on VMW collectors The 1 inch aluminum mesh filter is the second stage of the three stage media module This filter can be accessed by dropping down the gate door and sliding the mesh filter out of the cabinet The cleanable aluminum mesh filter can be washed with mild detergent or solvent but it is important to be gentle while washing Observe the direction of flow indication on the filter Insert the filter with this arrow facing the Vee bag blower module direction 3 Vee Bag Replacement on both the VMW and VMD collectors a Locate and remove the bag support rod by reaching through the top of the door and raising the rod from its retainer brackets The back of the rod is hinged and can be lowered Slide the rod with the bag loops from the support rod out of the unit while sliding the filter header from the bottom of the unit Once the bag is out of the unit then un hook the bag support loops from each end of the bag slide rod and remove the rod 14 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE continued b C CLIP BAG SUPPORT LOOPS BAG SUPPORT ROD Once the bag has been removed from the slide rod then place in a plastic bag or
9. starter according to NEC guidelines is required Failure to provide proper overload protection will void warranty coverage on electrical components in the system Combination motor starters with fusible disconnect packages are available through your local AER Control Systems LLC representative To ensure optimum collector performance always use AER Control Systems replacement filters
10. 000 Optional direct drive blower packages are available and the designation for a direct drive is a dash followed by a number which specifies the direct drive blower size and horsepower of the motor For example a VMW 30 02 is a 3000 series with a 10 inch diameter wheel and a 1 horsepower motor Occasionally a unit is supplied without a blower motor the model designation for this would be to drop the last to zeros and for example a VMW 12 000 without a blower would have a model number of VMW 120 A custom or special unit will have an S code after the model number of the unit The S code is a flag and indicates that this unit is special it does not specify as to how the unit is special Special is something other then standard for example explosion proof motor unique filters or different filter configuration 4 Inlet Plenums amp Collars Inlet plenums are standard with a base unit the VMW units are supplied with a 10 foot drain hose and fitting The bottom of the plenum is tree panned for better drainage The VMD units do not have a drain fitting and hose One inlet collar is standard with the base unit additional collars are available The size of the collar is dependent upon the airflow through the ductwork The inlet collar provides a method for attaching ductwork or flex hose to the inlet plenum SECTION 3 INSTALLATION Assembly amp Installation VM Series Collectors 1 Standard collectors are shipped without the inlet ple
11. 6 inches tall designed to support the VM series collector with provisions for bolting the stand to the floor Optional Equipment Motor Starters Special Filters Custom Designs Outlet Plenums Direct drive fans Attenuators Mounting brackets amp stands SECTION 2 APPLICATIONS GENERAL 1 Mist dust fume smoke amp vapor The VM series collectors are designed for the capture and removal of mist dust fume smoke and gas vapor contaminants from a wide variety of manufacturing processes The standard VM series collector is a modular system consisting of an inlet plenum 3 stage filtration module for wet or dry moist contaminants and a blower and motor module A HEPA module can be added after the standard 3 stage filter module to handle smoke Additional modules can be added depending on the type of particulate being collected See optional filter module section For example if a heavy load of mist is collected then an additional impinger can be added If a gas vapor exists then the carbon module can be added These are just a couple of examples there are many more filter stages or configurations that can be created with the VM series collectors The VM series collectors can either be floor mounted with an optional floor stand ceiling hung or wall mounted Size It is important that the proper size unit has been selected for the application Too little airflow will not draw the contaminant into the filter and the unit will not
12. D collectors The fiberglass filter is the first stage filter on the three stage media module VMD collector This filter can be accessed by dropping down the gate door and sliding the disposable fiberglass filter out of the cabinet Observe the direction of flow indication on the new replacement filter Insert the filter with this arrow facing up toward the Vee bag blower module 16 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE continued 7 Multi Vee Filter Replacement on VMD collectors The multi vee filter is the second stage filter on the three stage media module VMD collector Once the access door on the three stage filter media module is opened and the flip down gate door is hinged down then the disposable multi vee filter can be slid out of the cabinet Observe the direction of flow indication on the new replacement filter and insert the filter with this arrow facing up toward the Vee bag blower module Optional two or three stage prefilter module on the VMW or VMD collectors The prefilter module can be mounted before the three stage media module and it houses cleanable 4 inch aluminum impinger and 1 inch aluminum mesh filters VMI or a disposable 1 inch and 4 inch multi vee filters VMM as a standard set up The access to these two filters is accomplished the same as previously mentioned by dropping down the internal gate door and sliding the filters out of the cabinet In the same prefilter module a third stage filter can be added with the addit
13. SE MISCELLANEOUS SPARE PARTS IMPINGER CELL VMW amp VMI 30 IMPINGER CELLS 2 REQUIRED VMW amp VMI 60 IMPINGER CELLS 3 REQUIRED VMW amp VMI 90 IMPINGER CELLS 4 REQUIRED VMW 8 VMI 120 MISCELLANEOUS FILTERS FIBERGLASS PREFILTER 1 x 24 x 24 6 PACK PREFILTER 1 x 24 24 MULTI VEE FILTER 4 x 24 x 24 40 6 PACK MULTI VEE PREFILTER 4 24 24 40 EE BAG FILTERS 21 SPECIAL LOOPS 95 6 PACK VEE BAG FILTERS 21 SPECIAL LOOPS 95 EE BAG FILTERS 36 SPECIAL LOOPS 95 6 PACK VEE BAG FILTERS 36 SPECIAL LOOPS 95 ALUMINUM PREFILTERS 1 x 24 x 24 6 PACK ALUMINUM PREFILTERS 1 x 24 x 24 PLEATED POST FILTER 1 x 24 x 24 6 PACK PLEATED POSTFILTERS 1 x 24 x 24 CARBON FILTER FOLD 45 Ibs HEPA FILTER 24 x 24 x 12 95 HEPA FILTER METAL FRAME 24 x 24 x 12 95 HEPA FILTER 24 x 24 x 12 99 97 3 microns HEPA FILTER METAL FRAME 24 x 24 x 12 99 97 3 microns microns ACTIVATED CARBON 50 Ib BARREL MISCELLANEOUS MOTORS amp ELECTRICAL HP 230 460 V 3 PHASE MOTOR FOR VM MEDIA UNITS HP 230 460 V 3 PHASE MOTOR FOR VM MEDIA UNITS HP 230 460 V 3 PHASE MOTOR FOR VM MEDIA UNITS 7 5 HP 230 460 V 3 PHASE MOTOR FOR VM MEDIA UNITS RED INDICATOR LAMP HP BLOWER SHEAVE amp 3 HP MOTOR SHEAVE HP amp 5 HP BLOWER SHEAVE HP MOTOR SHEAVE 7 5 HP BLOWER SHEAVE 7 5 HP MOTOR SHEAVE 13 PART No
14. curved radius at the blower inlet where the air enters the wheel and inlet cone is inserted into the wheel The blower wheel should be located so that the top of the inlet cone is at the midpoint of the blower wheel s curved inlet radius FAN WHEEL J COMPOSITE FANS ALUMINUM FANS DIRECT DRIVE PLUG FAN FAN ALIGNMENT Figure 3 Direct Drive Fan Alignment Troubleshooting Motor fails to start No power to unit indicator light is Check overload heaters in starter and fuses and not lit replace or reset if necessary Check for proper wire connections to and from the starter and collector Power to unit indicator light is lit Check wires from input electrical box on collector to motor Check motor wiring Check to see if motor is faulty Low airflow and or suction Blower is running backwards Check rotation of blower If running backwards interchange 2 of the 3 input power leads 3 phase motors onl Filters are dirty or blocked Replace or clean filters or check filters for blockage Obstruction in ducting Check ducting for blockage Check for dampers in the duct system they may be closed Duct resistance too high Improper duct design or higher pressure fan is required Contaminant blowing out of Damaged or hole in the filters Replace filter collector exhaust Filters are not properly installed Check seal edge on HEPA Check seals around filter Motor blower noise or vibra Loose belt Tighten or replace belt tion Motor cooli
15. dispose according to local requirements Install a new Vee bag filter with paper retainer strip in place and with the sides of the bag pockets across the door opening Take caution when sliding the bags into the tracks so that the bags do not catch and tear on the metal edge of the filter retainer hold downs When filter is fully seated remove the paper strip Reaching through the access door fan out the bags and insert the bag slide rod through all of the loops Remember to clip the ends of the bag loops at each end of the slide rod When completed slide the bag slide rod onto the hinged support rod and clip the end of the support rod into the retainer bracket at each end See Figure 2 illustrating how the bag loops are installed on the support rod Close and secure door Close the blower module door if it was opened Do not operate machine with any of the access doors opened for more than two minutes Restart machine Check for normal operation BAG SUPPORT TIES DO NOT RUN DIAGONALLY ACROSS ROD CLIP BAG SLIDE ROD VEE BAG SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT TOP VIEW Figure 2 Vee Bag Support 15 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE continued 4 HEPA Filter Inspection and Replacement on VMH Module a b 6 d e Open the access doors and rotate the yellow handles up on both sides of the Cam Clamps Carefully remove the filter by prying it away from the sealing surface toward the Cam Clamps Inspect the filter for da
16. e 3000 and standard 6000 and 9000 series collectors The blower module is not usually installed on 6000 series collectors with multiple modules such as HEPA or impinger modules and larger series collectors A blower transition is attached to the blower module on the 6000 series collector up to the 24 000 series The blower module and transition is typically shipped inside the inlet plenum and floor stand Apply gasketing supplied to the top of the collector between the bolt holes and outside edge of the cabinet before mounting the blower module Lift the blower module using pad eyes on the top of the module and lower it on top of the collector Make certain the holes are in alignment open the doors on the collector and pull the filters out for easier access Bolt the modules together using attaching hardware bolts washers amp locknuts supplied 6 For suspended installations the pad eyes can be used the 3000 series has one set located on the blower module the 6000 series and higher have a set of pad eyes located on both the top of the blower module and a set attached to the sides of the filter module below the blower transition Both sets of pad eyes should be use on collectors with blower transitions 7 optional equipment is supplied with the collector such as sound attenuators this can be attached to the top of the blower module after installation using the supplied fasteners Electrical 1 All three phase units are wired f
17. filter to see if the design airflow improves and gauge reading goes down If it does then either clean or replace the first or second stage and leave the third filter bag filter alone The third stage filter bag filter will need to be changed when removal of the first and second stage filters have little or no change on airflow or on the magnehelic guage reading 11 SECTION A Ordering Replacement Parts Information required for prompt identification of replacement parts will be 1 Model and Serial Number 2 Part Number and or Description Contact your local AER Control Systems LLC distributor for replacement parts Use either our toll free telephone number or our website www aercontrolsystems com to obtain the nearest AER Control Systems LLC distributor s name and telephone number 1 866 265 2372 12 DESCRIPTION INGLE BLOWER ASSEMBLY FOR VMB 30 DOUBLE BLOWER ASSEMBLY FOR VMB 60 90 120 IAGNEHELIC GUAGE KIT 0 10 DRAIN FITTING DRAIN HOSE KIT FOR VMW 30 60 OTTLE DRAIN 3202 OTTLE DRAIN 1280z DOOR GASKETING MISCELLANEOUS HOSES amp CLAMPS A x 10 NEOPRENE POLYESTER FLEXHOSE 6 x 10 NEOPRENE POLYESTER FLEXHOSE 8 x 10 NEOPRENE POLYESTER FLEXHOSE 0 x 10 NEOPRENE POLYESTER FLEXHOSE 2 x 10 NEOPRENE POLYESTER FLEXHOSE 8 x 11 HEAVY DUTY ORANGE STRIPE PVC POLYESTER FLEXHOSE HOSE CLAMP 4 BRIDGE HOSE CLAMP 6 BRIDGE HOSE CLAMP 8 BRIDGE HOSE CLAMP 10 STANDARD FOR ANY HOSE HOSE CLAMP 12 STANDARD FOR ANY HO
18. ion of a Zee track to accommodate a 4 inch third stage filter VMI3 or VMM3 The access to this filter is the same as above 9 Cleaning and Inspection of Cabinet After dirty components have been removed inspect cabinet interior Remove foreign material wipe interior and clean all filter seating or sealing surfaces V Belt tensioning on blower motor 1 NOTE Disconnect and lockout power before servicing Open the hinged blower motor door by turning the slotted latches a quarter turn This will gain access to the blower motor and belt drive Tensioning the belt is accomplished by loosening the four bolts on the motor mount plate and sliding the motor and mount plate toward the filters away from the blower Make sure the belt alignment is straight before re tightening the bolts on the motor mount plate Direct drive blower wheel and inlet cone check 1 NOTE Disconnect and lockout power before servicing Open the blower motor panel by loosening the four hex head bolts that hold the blower panel onto the blower module or cabinet Remove the panel to gain access to the inlet cone to the blower the direct drive blower wheel and motor It is very important to maintain the correct inlet cone insertion into the blower wheel inlet There can not be any large air gaps between the top of the cone and the bottom of the blower wheel Ifa 17 gap occurs then the blower wheel s efficiency is diminished and airflow is reduced There is a
19. mage If ripped or visibly damaged discard amp replace Unpack new HEPA and inspect sealing surface Carefully slide it into the cabinet with gasket toward the metal seal edge Rotate the yellow Cam Clamps down and to lift and seal HEPA in cabinet make sure the gasket is in full contact with metal seal edge of the cabinet Carbon Filter fold Module on VMC I Module a Open the access door for the carbon module Rotate yellow handles on both sides of cam clamp amp pull carbon cell out approximately 85 lbs and frame with post filter out of cabinet Remove the two piece post filter frame amp check the 1 inch pleated multi vee post filter Separate frame and replace filter if required Remove screws from top of metal carbon cell then empty carbon into suitable container Replenish the carbon cell with fresh carbon and rap cell to settle carbon Refill as required and replace top Install post filter frame and filter on carbon cell and slide the assembly back into the carbon module Rotate the yellow Cam Clamps down to lift and seal the carbon cell and post filter assembly in the cabinet make sure the gasket is in full contact with the metal seal edge of the cabinet NOTE A simple method for maintaining carbon modules is to have an extra carbon cell on hand for replacement with a minimum of down time The contaminated cell can be refilled or shipped to a refurbishing center 6 Fiberglass disposable filter on VM
20. modules reference VMM and VMI module descriptions that can house a third stage 4 inch filter impinger mesh multi vee etc The 3 in the model code indicates that this third stage option was included on the unit from the factory 4 VMC1 Carbon Filterfold Module This module is a two stage filter module The first stage is a 45 lb bed of activated carbon between two perforated metal walls which are formed into a continuous series of pleats The second stage is a disposable 1 inch pleated multi vee filter 5 VMB Module Motor blower modules are available with several motor horsepower options This module is equipped with the motor wired to an external powered connection box with a power indicator light An optional blower configuration is a direct drive blower mounted to the motor shaft sometimes called a Plug Fan the nomenclature for a direct drive fan is at the end of the model number designated by a dash number identifying the fan and motor horsepower combination An example would be VMW 30 02 the dash 02 is a specific fan and motor combination 6 Inlet Plenums Plenums are generally supplied as part of a ducted VMD 8 VMW and provide easy hose or duct connection for collector pickups Optional side extension plenums can also be supplied An extension plenum is an alternative to a 90 degree elbow it is essentially a plenum box where the air makes a 90 degree turn inside the box 7 Floor Stands Standard floor stands are 3
21. n modules may initially release some small amount of carbon dust due to product settling most dust will be captured by the pleated multi vee post filter after the carbon cell Magnehelic Gauge 1 The Magnehelic gauge is typically mounted on the 3 stage media module and measures the pressure drop across all the filters in the unit If a HEPA module is supplied an optional second Magnehelic gauge may be mounted to measure the pressure drop across just the HEPA filter The Magnehelic gauge has two needles one is a red needle that indicates the pressure drop reading and the other is a movable black needle that can be set to flag the reading on the gauge a set point that indicates when the filters should be changed Although not required to zero in the gauge run the collector with new clean filters and turn the screw at the bottom face of the gauge to zero This is your starting point with clean filters in place Periodically check the design airflow whether it be weekly or monthly Eventually the pressure drop reading will reach a point where there is insufficient airflow to capture the contaminants generated Move the black pointer to the reading on the Magnehelic gauge In the future a quick look at the gauge will give you a sense of when the filters will need to be changed In some cases the first or second stage filter could be dirty and the third stage filter bag filter is fine To check this scenario pull out the first or second stage
22. nd op eration of any air pollution control equipment Collection of combustible or explosive materials and collection on flame or spark generating op erations may require specific system configurations contact AER Control Systems LLC Applica tions Engineering Department for questions and or design assistance The combined collection of combustible or explosive materials and contaminants from spark or flame generating opera tions with a common collector or duct system is not recommended unless special design provi sions have been made to the system sparks or flames resulting from such operations may ignite the combustible or explosive material Under no circumstances should anyone be allowed to dis card a lighted cigarette other burning materials or refuse into an inlet hood or the duct of the col lection system It is the responsibility of the end user to comply with all applicable national state and local fire and safety codes This manual should be read completely before attempting Operation or Maintenance of this equipment All work should be performed by qualified personnel according to local requirements WARNING Failure to comply fully with the following instructions and local code requirements may increase your risk of physical injury due to fire explosion or electrical shock All data and dimensions in this manual have been thoroughly checked however we cannot as sume responsibility for possible errors or omissions
23. ng fan is rubbing on Adjust motor cooling fan cover so that it does not cover rub or hit Loose fan blades Replace fan wheel or blower Indicator light is off but motor Light is not getting power Check for input voltage at light or replace indicator and blower is running light 18 Specifications The following specification chart will give the important information for each module Over all sizes weight filter area can be figured out by totaling module data The dimensions are taken as if you are facing the access doors on the unit the doors would be the front of the unit and the depth dimension is from the front to the back The width dimension is from one side to the other side The single asterisk includes the door handle The double asterisk includes the Magnehelic gauge The triple asterisk includes the electrical box The four asterisk notation indicates the blower transition height is included 19 Filter Module Specifications Weight VM Series Module Prefilter Intermediate Final Main After filter ES EI po eth Height Wat pp ws o mpinger24xeaxa 55 2675 14 30 VMI 60 2 Impinger 110 26 75 14 24X24X4 VMI 90 3 Impinger 165 26 75 14 24X24X4 VMI 120 4 Impinger 220 53 5 14 24X24X4 a ea apa wmo rumes 00 ssr a 00 C wmo mese o 6 6 0 6 TO mee 200 ss 0 VMD 30 T Fibergass a a Mulives 280 00 6 m 4 VMD 60 2 1 Fiberglass 2
24. num and optional floor stand if supplied installed mounting hardware and gasketing is included The standard 3000 series is shipped laying horizontally on the skid the 6000 series and higher is shipped in the vertical position Collectors can be suspended from the ceiling or floor mounted Optional ceiling mount kits amp floor stands are available Weld nuts for permanent mounting bolt to frame or hang with threaded rod cable or chain are welded in the corners of each module on the top of the cabinet Pad eyes for lifting assembly and mounting are provided 2 The floor stand if supplied should be located close to the pick up source as possible The stand should be level and bolted to the floor before the collector is mounted to the inlet plenum and floor stand The inlet plenum drops into the floor stand and the holes on the plenum should align with the tabs on the floor stand The gasketing should be installed on the horizontal lip of the inlet plenum The gasketing is shipped loose 3 The inlet plenum for the VMW collector is shipped with a drain fitting and 10 feet of 1 4 inch drain hose The drain fitting is typically installed in the bottom of the inlet plenum the drain hose barb is shipped loose and should be installed in the fitting The drain hose slips over the barb fitting and the other end should be submerged in the sump of the machine or a suitable container If you can t submerge the end of the drain hose then a loop sho
25. or the input voltage specified on the purchase order Unless specified otherwise standard units are wired for 460 volt 3 phase and 60 HZ operation 2 Motors used on the VM series collectors are UL recognized and internal wiring is UL rated at 600 volts Input power line protection is required for the motor and electrical components Line load and current requirements are identified on the motor nameplate Unless ordered with the machine the power switch for operating the machine any fusible disconnect motor starter or controller are to be provided by the customer user and located externally to the machine 3 All connections to the unit are made at the surface mounted terminal box on the side of the machine Remove the cover by removing the two retainer screws The cover has a gasket seal and may require a stiff pull to remove it SECTION 3 INSTALLATION continued NOTE A motor starter with thermal overload protection must be provided by the User Thermal overload heaters are installed in the external motor starter Consult the starter manufacturer for recommended heater size for the installed motor 4 A standard 7 8 inch knockout is provided in the side of the box for a cable connector Motor connections are made at the terminal strip in the box WARNING Permanent damage to the motor will be sustained if connected to voltages other than the normal operating voltage for which the unit is pre wired 5 The motor is pre wired fo
26. r the voltage as labeled in or near the outside of the electrical box Observe these ratings Verify the incoming voltage prior to connecting it to the machine Motor and electrical box wiring are shown below SECTION 3 LOW VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE DS INPUT POWER 3 2 MOTOR LINE Resistor LINE LINE 220 volt None gt 440 volt 150k ohms Interchange any two line wires to reverse rotation 575 volt 200k ohms Figure 1 Motor amp Electrical Box Connection Diagram 10 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION continued 6 Verify proper rotation of the blower motor It will be necessary to open the blower module access door to view the rotation Proper rotation is marked on the motor housing The blower pulley should be rotating counterclockwise when viewed from the driven pulley end If opposite rotation is experienced interchange any two line wires from the power line to the terminal strip in the connection box Do not operate the blower for more than two minutes with the blower door or any of the module doors open as over amping will occur and may trip the heater overloads or damage the motor Close the blower cabinet door and secure it with the door latches Check that all filters are in place and all doors are securely shut before starting the machine A small amount of fine dust or particulate may be discharged This is normal as some dust accumulation may have occurred in the blower area during shipping Activated carbo
27. the common carrier If a product is damaged in transit the recipient MUST make note of the damage on upon receipt of the product and file a claim with the carrier AER Control Systems LLC will make a good faith effort for prompt correc tion or other adjustment with respect to any product that proves to be defective within the war ranty period Collection of combustible or explosive materials and collection on flame or spark generating operations may require specific system configurations contact AER Control Systems LLC Applications Engineering Department for questions and or design assistance The combined collection of combustible or explosive materials and contaminants from spark or flame generating operations with a common collector or duct system is not recommended unless spe cial design provisions have been made to the system sparks or flames resulting from such opera tions may ignite the combustible or explosive material Under no circumstances should anyone be allowed to discard a lighted cigarette other burning materials or refuse into an inlet hood or the duct of the collection system It is the responsibility of the end user to comply with all applica ble national state and local fire and safety codes AER Control Systems LLC s liability for conse quential and incidental damage resulting from a fire or explosion is expressly disclaimed Installation of suitable overload protection such as a motor
28. uld be created with the hose to provide a trap similar to the trap under a household sink An alternative is to attach air tight drain bottles to the bottom of the inlet plenum two drain bottle sizes are available as an option from AER Control Systems LLC This is necessary so air is not drawn up through the drain line which would prevent fluid drainage The inlet collar should be attached to the outside of the plenum using a sealant such as silicone or any other sealant that is suitable with the coolant used The collar can be added before or after the unit is mounted to the inlet plenum On units with floor stands the plenum should be installed in the stand before mounting the collar 4 Once the floor stand and inlet plenum are in place the VM collector can be lowered into the inlet plenum While lowering the collector into the floor stand and inlet plenum make sure the holes with the threaded inserts on the two bottom sides of the collector are aligned with the holes in the inlet plenum and tabs on the floor stand Secure the inlet plenum and floor stand with attaching hardware bolts washers and lock washers provided into the threaded inserts on the collector If the floor stand is not used the inlet plenum can be bolted directly to the bottom of the collector check to make sure the gasketing is in place before attaching the collector to the inlet plenum SECTION 3 INSTALLATION continued 5 The blower module is typically installed on th
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