Solberg Oil Mist Eliminators User Manual
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Solberg Oil Mist Eliminators
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4. Questions regarding the sizing of the units can be directed to the Solberg Oil Mist Solutions
team at
or by visiting the Solberg Oil Mist Solutions
website at
http://www.oilmistsolutions.com
INSTALLATION
1. Inspection: Inspect the shipping box or the skid carefully for damage. If everything is intact,
open and check the unit for damage. Care should be taken to check the blower thoroughly if it
is a VAE unit. If any damage has occurred, please notify the shipping company. All units are
inspected for quality before shipment
2. Orientation: Solberg OME’s are installed vertically. Please refer to the manufacturer’s sales
drawings for information as this varies from unit to unit. The drawings will show the correct
inlet and outlet markings for correct direction of flow. Also, adequate clearance should be
given for the drain line as well as the removal of top cover and filter element.
3. Location: The unit is typically mounted as close as possible to the source of the oil mist
emissions. This will minimize the pressure differential contributed by the piping. However,
the temperature of the air/gas stream is important. Mounting height can determine the
temperature of oil mist when it reaches the OME.
4. Vessel Connections: The OME’s typically are equipped with a male pipe, female coupling or
a flange on the inlet side of the vessel. This must be secured properly to the
reservoir/crankcase connection. If ducting is used, Solberg recommends that the length and
number of bends are minimized to reduce pressure differential across the pipe span.
5. Blower Connections: Most VAE units have the blowers attached to the vessel by means of a
welded bracket. Make sure that the blower is attached properly to the bracket before operation.
In case of remote mounting, use the correct hard piping or flexible hose for connecting the
vessel to the blower. Solberg can assist with recommendations
6. Drain Line Connections: Either rigid or flexible hose are acceptable for the drain connection.
Solberg recommends that the line is vacuum rated to avoid collapse under negative pressure.
Sometimes, larger units are equipped with two drain connections. The two drain lines should
never be connected or manifolded together.
7. Electrical Installation: All blowers supplied with the VAE come with a service/operation
manual. These instructions must be followed properly. Wiring diagrams can be found on the
underside of the motor conduit box cover. Standard models may be wired for 220 or 460V, 60
or 50 HZ with three phase or single phase input power.
8. Start-Up: After all of the above steps are complete, please make sure that filtered bleed in
valve (Item 4 on schematic) is 100% open. This will minimize vacuum produced by the
blower. Failure to do this will result in extremely high vacuum levels in the reservoir or
crankcase, which can lead to oil migrating up the drain line, into the filter canister and out to
atmosphere. Also, please make Solberg aware of any additional butterfly valves or breathers
that may be present. This can affect the performance of the Solberg VAE.
9. First 24-72 Hours: As the coalescing filter element becomes saturated with lube oil, the
pressure differential will increase. Bleed in valve adjustments are made to overcome this.
Over the first 24-72 hours, please monitor your vacuum level in the reservoir or crankcase. If
this level becomes lower than required, adjust the bleed in valve by closing it incrementally
until the desired vacuum level is achieved
10. Filter Element Life Span: As the coalescing filter element ages, it will capture particulate that
is present in the lube oil. This will increase the differential pressure over time. Periodically
monitor your reservoir or crankcase vacuum level to ensure they are at the required levels. If
this level becomes lower than required, adjust the bleed in valve by closing it incrementally
until the desired vacuum level is achieved. When adjustments no longer achieve vacuum
increases in the reservoir or crankcase, the element should be replaced.