Elmo Rietschle V-VTA 60/80/100/140 - Manual (Page 18)

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Commissioning and decommissioning
6.1.1 Checking the rotation direction
The drive shaft direction of rotation is shown by
the rotation direction arrow (Fig. 2/O) on the mo-
tor fl ange.
a) Start the motor briefl y (max. two seconds) to
check the direction of rotation. When looking at
the motor fan, it must rotate clockwise.
NOTICE
Incorrect direction of rotation
Running the machine in reverse for a long time may
cause damage to the blades which may lead to the
blades breaking. Use a phase sequence indicator
to check the direction of rotation (anti-clockwise
rotating fi eld).
6.2 Decommissioning/ storing
Stop the machine
a) Switch the machine off.
b) If available close the cut off device in the suction
and pressure pipe.
c) Disconnect the machine from the electricity
source.
d) Depressurise the machine:
Open the pipes slowly.
The pressure reduces slowly.
e) Remove the pipes and hoses.
f) Seal the connections for suction and pressure
nozzles using adhesive foil.
g) Insert the desiccant bag into the fi lter housing
see also Section 3.2.1, Page 11
6.3 Re-commissioning
a) Check the condition of the machine (cleanliness,
cabling etc.).
b) Remove the desiccant bag from the fi lter hous-
ing.
For installation see Section 5 Page 14
For commissioning see Section 6.1 Page 17