Spencer Jet-Clean Cartridge Separator - Manual (Page 2)

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Contents
Page
I Introduction .......................................................... 2
Product Description ............................................ 2
I I Limited Warranty ................................................... 2
III Safety Precautions and Operating Guidelines ........ 4
IV Handling ............................................................... 4
Shipment ........................................................... 4
Inspection ......................................................... 4
Unpacking ......................................................... 4
V Installation ............................................................ 4
Location ............................................................ 4
Separator Setup ................................................. 5
VI Operation and Adjustments ................................... 6
Startup Precautions ............................................ 6
Separator Startup ............................................... 6
Normal Operating Limits ..................................... 7
VII Maintenance ......................................................... 7
VIII Troubleshooting Guide .......................................... 8
I. Introduction
Welcome as a Spencer customer and owner of a new
Jet-Clean Cartridge Separator. This manual contains informa-
tion for handling, installing, operating and maintaining your
new equipment corre c t l y, to ensure tro u b l e - f ree operation
and long service life. Please read it through carefully.
If you ha ve any que stio ns about the pro c e d u re s or
re comm end atio ns presented, call your S penc er
R e p re sentat ive for advice . The S pencer Service a nd
Engineering Departments are also available, through your
local representative, to provide assistance.
B e f o re proceeding with installation, be sure the model
number and serial number are correctly re c o rded in the
boxes on the front cove r of this manual. Having this
information easily accessible will expedite parts orders and
other communication with the factory.
Product Description
Components of a Jet-Clean Cartridge Separator include:
Inlet section. Dust-laden air enters the separator via the inlet
section where its velocity is reduced. Heavier particles are
separated by centrifugal force and gravity, and fall into the
lower section. Lighter particles are carried upward and
deposited on the outside of the cartridge filter. Cleaned air
passes through the filter and out the discharge.
Cartridge section. The Jet-Clean Cartridge uses a pleated
filter similar to an automotive air cleaner. While in use this
filter is automatically, repetitively cleaned by powerful pulses
of compressed air.
Clean Air Plenum (CAP) is the chamber at the top of the
s e p a r a t o r. The CAP contains or supports the Jet-Clean
components that clea n the dirty c artri dge s o f t heir
accumulated dust. The Jet-Clean devices include:
1. Venturis, one per cartridge, are air amplifying devices that
augment the effect of the reverse pulse jet and direct air
through the cartridges for effective cleaning.
2. Solenoid Va l v e s (A), acting upon signals from the timer,
control the air diaphragm valves.
3. Air Diaphragm Valves (B) release pulses of high pressure
air through the venturis to clean the filter cartridges.
4. Air Header (C) connects the air valves to a 90-100 psig
c o m p ressed air source. The header also acts as a surg e
tank to maintain sufficient air volume at full pressure.
5. Sequence Timer (D), located outside the separator in a
NEMA 4 housing, is an electronic unit that determines the
frequency and duration of filter cleaning.
II. Limited Warranty
We warrant that this product will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 18 months fro m
date of shipment or 12 months from date of startup,
whichever comes first. Within the warranty period, we shall
repair or replace, F.O.B. our Factory or authorized service
centers, such products that are determined by us to be
defective.
This warranty will not apply to any product which has been
subjected to misuse, negligence or accident, or misapplied
or improperly installed. This warranty will not apply to any
product which has been disassembled, repaired or otherwise
a l t e red by any persons not authorized by the Spencer
Service Department. For complete warranty information,
including our limitation of liability, consult Spencer’s Te r m s
and Conditions of Sales.