AEC Self Cleaning Continuous Filters - Manual (Page 15)

Self Cleaning Continuous Filter Chapter 3: Installation 14
Chapter 3: Installation
3-1 Uncrating the Equipment
Self Cleaning Continuous Filters are shipped mounted on a skid, enclosed in a plastic
wrapper, and contained in a cardboard box.
1. Pry the crating away from the skid.
Note: Remove the nails holding the box to the skid and lift the box off
carefully; avoiding staples in the 1’ x 4’ wood supports. Cut the steel
banding.
2. Use a pry bar to remove the blocks securing the unit to the skid.
3. Lift unit from sides, inserting forklift under the base. The forks must be
equidistant from the centerline of the unit and the unit must be balanced
on the forks. Lift slowly and only high enough to clear the skid. Use a
pry bar if necessary to carefully remove the skid from the unit.
4. Lower slowly.
5. Temporary hardware has been installed to prevent side panels from
shifting in transit. Remove hardware.
6. Retain the crating material for reshipping the components in case hidden
shipping damage is found.
3-2 Mounting the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter
The Self Cleaning Continuous Filter collector has been designed to minimize customer
assembly. Air headers, solenoids, air piping and air pressure gauges are all shipped mounted
on the collectors, completely piped for operation.
Housings for the collectors are shipped as completely welded assemblies. Larger rectangular
collectors are shipped in two subassemblies. The hopper is often inverted and nested inside
the main housing. Walk-in plenums for top bag removal collectors are shipped as a separate
subassembly.
Timers, bags, bag clamps, cages and differential pressure gauges are shipped separate from
the collector. These shipments are carefully marked for identification. For specific
installation procedures, follow the instructions provided below.
Storage
If unit is not to be installed for a considerable amount of time, all filter tubes should be stored
in a warm, dry, rodent-proof location. The Self Cleaning Continuous Filter unit and the tube
cages should be stored in a dry area if available. If not, all openings should be covered to
protect interior surfaces from corrosion.