HH Solids Ejecting Separator

Model SEA 1200 PE4 60

OPERATIONS MANUAL
June 2005


3520 East Belt
Houston, Texas 77015
(713) 455 9600 Fax: (713) 455 7753
(800) 441 4850
www.hutch-hayes.com
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NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY

This information is highly confidential and is
solely for the benefit of Recipient
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HH SEA 1200 SEPARATOR OPERATIONS MANUAL


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Contents
Safety Precautions
Data Sheet
Lay Out
Typical set-up diagram
Total cross sectional view
Bowl cross sectional view
Check points 1
Check points 2
Check points 3
Height Adjustments
Tools
Disassemble covers & paring disc
Disassemble removing bowl
Disassemble control paring disc and dosing ring
Assemble dosing ring and bowl body
Assemble bowl
Assemble paring disc and covers
Bowl exploded view and part numbers
Machine top part exploded view and part numbers
Cross shaft cross sectional view
Cross shaft exploded view and part numbers
Foundation and frame parts and numbers
Machine side cross section vertical shaft
Vertical drive exploded view and part numbers
Bowl spindle 1 removal
Bowl spindle 2 removal
Bowl spindle 3 removal
Dismantle Bowl spindle 4
Dismantle Bowl spindle 5
Dismantle Bowl spindle 6
Lubrication
Problems

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The operation of a centrifuge, due to its heavy construction and high speed, produces great
kinetic energy. Therefore, incorrect operation, maintenance, assembly and parts
replacement can result in injury to personnel and damage to machine and plant.

No manufacturer can foresee every situation that may arise, but careful adherence to the
following list of important DO NOTS will eliminate many safety hazards.

1. DO NOT allow personnel to clean, assemble, operate or maintain the centrifuge until they
have read the manual.

2. DO NOT operate centrifuge until the vibration pads are properly secured.

3. DO NOT operate the centrifuge if the machine is not completely and correctly assembled.

4. DO NOT intermix bowl parts between two or more centrifuges as each is balanced as a
complete unit. (Check Serial Numbers)

5. Ensure that all the discs that were furnished with the bowl are replaced to the correct
amount & style.

6. Ensure that the mating surfaces of the coupling ring, bowl shell, bowl top and the threads
of the ring(s) and shell are free from grit.

7. DO NOT assemble bowl without applying lubrication to all threads and clean all metal to
metal contact surfaces.

8. Ensure that the coupling ring is always tightened. (0 mark).

9. DO NOT overfill the gearbox with oil. Follow lubrication instructions in the manual.

10. Be certain that the wiring is connected according to the wiring plate on the motor / starter.

11. Ensure the bowl revolves freely and runs in a CLOCKWISE direction viewed from the top
of the bowl.

12. DO NOT operate the machine unless the cover clamps and clamping devices are
tightened.

13. All connections to and from the centrifuge must be tightened to eliminate leakage.

14. DO NOT use inlet or outlet connections as a support for the inlet-outlet piping.

15. The centrifuge must be at speed before priming the bowl.

16. DO NOT operate the centrifuge until proper throughput and pressures specified for this
machine are attained.

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17. DO NOT operate the centrifuge if unusual noise or vibration exists.

18. Wait until the centrifuge has come up to rated speed before introducing liquid to be
processed.

19. DO NOT attempt to repair the centrifuge until the disconnect has been turned off and
locked out.

20. The bowl must come to a complete stop before attempting to disassemble the centrifuge.

21. DO NOT attempt field repair, such as welding, machining, or other repair operations of
any kind on the bowl. In such cases notify your centrifuge repair facility for assistance.

22. DO NOT use excessive amounts of water or high pressure hoses when cleaning inside of
the bowl casing as this can introduce water into the gear case.

23. DO NOT direct a high-pressure stream of water into the inlet connection while the
machine is running.

24. DO NOT use improper or makeshift tools; proper tools are supplied with the machine.
(replace as necessary)

25. DO NOT clean the bowl parts with solution that may be corrosive to the particular
materials of construction of the bowl itself.

26. Check bowl parts monthly for erosion and corrosion.

27. DO NOT leave bowl idle for any length of time with corrosive liquids in it.

28. DO NOT store aprons, wrenches or other foreign articles inside the bowl casing of
inactive machines.

29. Replace any worn or damaged ball bearing at once.

30. Never move frame with the bowl assembled on spindle.

31. DO NOT inactivate the centrifuge for any extended period of time without inactivating the
electrical circuit to the motor.

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Data Sheet
1. Process:
Material Type: Sea 1200 Maximum Flow Rate
Fish Press Water 12 - 18 m/Hr 52 -79 GPM
Purification Fish Oil 7 - 8 m/Hr 30 35 GPM
Purification Animal Fat 4 - 5 m/Hr 17 22 GPM
2. Centrifuge:
Model: SEA1200 PE4 TGD 60
Material Of Construction: Wetted Parts: Stainless Steel
Base Assembly: Cast Iron
Connections: Feed Inlet 51mm SMS Union/ 2 Triclamp
Heavy Phase Outlet 51mm SMS Union/2 Triclamp
Light Phase Outlet 51mm SMS Union/2 Triclamp
Solids Outlet Cyclone Outlet 200mm Straight/8
Bowl Description:
Bowl Serial No:
Bowl Alignment Number: 944
Bowl Weight: 364kg/ 802 lbs
Bowl Speed: 5125 Rpm
Centrifugal Force: 7520 Gs
Bowl Volume: 30 lt/7.9 gal
Sludge Space: 12 lt/3.1 gal
Slotted Discs
Caulk Thickness: 0.9mm
Bowl Liner In Sliding Piston
Winged Disc

Power:
Motor: 40 Hp AC 60 1800 Rpm, Horizontal Flange Mounted
Starting Current: Approx 1.5 X Rated Current.
Running-Up Time: Approx. 9 Mins.
Stopping Time: Approx. 10 - 15 Mins With Out Brake.
Air Solenoids: 115 VAC
Operating Water Valves: 115 VAC,
Vibration Switch: Bentley Nevada

Additions:
Tank & Operating Water Valves
Operating Liquid:

Min Operating Liquid Flow Approx. 11 l/hr./ 3gph
Min Operating Liquid Pressure 0.1 -0.3bar (10- 30kPa) /1.45
4.3 psi
Feed Valve & Flush Valve: 2 Way SRC
Foundation Mounting Plate &
Accessories

Note! When Ordering Spare parts, always state:
1. The Machine No. and type indicated on nameplate on separator frame
2. The Part No. and designation, and
3. The Quantity
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SEA 1200 Layout

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Typical SEA 1200 Separator Setup
Application Purification & Concentration


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Total Cross Section of SEA 1200

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Bowl Cross Section & Safety



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CHECK POINT 1

Bowl Overhaul

Exchange of Parts
Bowl parts marked * on the Bowl drawing in this section can be exchanged only in HHs workshop,
as the exchange necessitates rebalancing thus the COMPLETE bowl must be sent in. Other parts can
be exchanged on the spot.

Thread Checking

Lock Ring with Lock Ring with
External Thread Internal Thread

In a new bowl, the guide marks () should be right in front of each other. In time, these marks can be
drawn past each other due to wear of the threads. When the mark of the lock ring can be drawn past
the other mark by more than 25 -30 , an authorized HH representative should be consulted.

Thread checking should be done at least once a year.

The checking is carried out as follows:

Unscrew the large lock ring, remove the distributor with disc set. Remove the outer seal ring of the
bowl hood, place on the hood and screw on the lock ring.

Tighten the large lock ring anti-clockwise till tight contact is obtained between the contact surfaces of
bowl body and bowl hood.
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CHECK POINT 2

Bowl Spindle
RADIAL WOBBLE OF BOWL SPINDLE

Excessive spindle wobble is indicated by rough
bowl run (vibration.)

Clamp a dial indicator, e.g. in a support and fasten
the latter to the bowl casing of frame.

Measure the wobble at the top of the spindle
tapered end. Maximum permissible radial wobble
is 0.4 mm.

First check the wobble before dismounting the
spindle. If wobble is too large, replace ball
bearings in top and bottom bearings.

Remeasure wobble after assembly. If it is still
excessive, the spindle is probably damaged and
must be replaced.





Note:
During indication the spindle must be revolved by
hand using the worm wheel shaft.

Before measuring, make sure the buffer plugs are
properly tightened. See Top Bearing Springs.


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CHECK POINT 3
Bowl Spindle

Top Bearing Springs and Ball Bearing Housing.

Weakened or broken buffer springs as well as defective contact surfaces for the buffers on the ball
bearing housing may give rise to machine vibration (rough bowl run.)



Springs
It is difficult to determine the condition (stiffness) of a spring without special testing equipment.
Therefore, an estimation of the spring condition must be based on the experience of the machine run
before the overhaul.

It is recommended, however, that all springs must be replaced at the annual overhaul.

In case of sudden spring fracture, the complete set should be replaced even if only one (1) spring is
broken.

Ball bearing Housing
Examine the contact surface for the buffers (1) on the ball bearing housing (3). In case of defects
(indentations deeper than 0.5 mm) replace the housing as well as buffers and springs.

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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS

CONTROL PARING DISC, SPINDLE HEIGHT




Check

Control Paring Disc







The height positions should be checked both in
connection with the yearly inspection and after exchange
of parts which can affect the height position.
The tolerances are narrow and it is essential therefore
that all parts should be well cleaned and free from burrs.
After every height adjustment, loosen the brake cap and
turn the worm wheel shaft by hand. If it turns heavily or
a scraping noise is heard, wrong adjustment may be the
cause. Recheck.

Place the template on the spindle top with the
measurement indication 211.5 facing the spindle. There
should now be a small play between the lower end of the
template and the top face of the paring disc, otherwise
the paring disc is positioned too high.
Turn the template so that the measurement indication
212.5 faces the spindle. Now there should be a small
play between the template tongue and the spindle top,
otherwise the paring disc is positioned too low. The
height position of the control paring disc is adjusted by
means of height adjusting rings under the distributing
cover.

PARING DISC OF BOWL



When checking the height position of the paring disc,
the large and small lock ring of the bowl must be firmly
tightened and the frame hood must be clamped by the
hinged bolts.

Remove the connection housing and measure as
illustrated in the drawing.

The distance between the upper face of the guide ring
and the shoulder of the paring disc top part must be as
indicated in the drawing and is adjusted by means of
height adjusting rings under the guide ring.


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SET OF TOOLS

TOOLS FOR BOWL TOOLS FOR BOWL SPINDLE

7284 Spanner for small
lock ring

8998


7285 Spanner for large
lock ring



7699 Tin Mallet



7722 Lifting tool for
bowl body



7308 Spanner for cap
nut. Lifting tool for
distributing cone

7949 Lifting tool for
sliding bowl bottom

7945 Lifting tool for
distributor


7946 Lifting ring for
bowl hood and
compression tool


7286 Pin spanner for
Control Paring disc,
Lock ring, throw-off
collar & oil defector

7288 Puller for ball
bearing housing

7298 Lifting tool for
bowl spindle

7313 Hook spanner for
round nuts



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DISASSEMBLY



Important
Never loosen any part until the bowl has stopped
completely.

1. Disconnect peripheral
equipment.
2. Remove inlet pipe (left-hand
thread.)
3. Loosen hinged bolts of frame
hood and remove later.


4. Unscrew small lock ring
(left-hand thread.)
5. Remove
a. paring chamber top part.
b. paring disc top & bottom
part.
c. paring chamber bottom part.
6. Compress the disc set using
the compression tool.
Unscrew large lock ring (left-
hand thread.)

7. Lift off lock ring, bowl hood
and top disc.
8. Lift out the distributor with
disc set.
9. Remove the cap nut (left-
hand thread.)

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DISASSEMBLY

10. Lift out the distributing
cone.
11. Lift out the sliding bottom.
To remove the seal ring, blow
compressed air through the hole
on underside of bowl bottom.
12. Remove the screws in bowl
body.


13. a. Fasten the lifting tool of
bowl body.
b. Detach bowl body from
spindle by tightening the center
screw of tool.
14. a. Lift out bowl body.
b. Remove tool.
15. Turn bowl body upside
down, preferably as follows:
a. Place a sling through a
sediment port.
b. Lift body and turn it around.


16. a. Remove the screws
holding the control paring disc.
b. Lift out the paring disc
device.
c. Remove O-Rings from upper
side of distributing ring.
17. Control paring disc device is preferably dismantled as follows:
a. Screw in two (2) screws from the bowl body.
b. Place the paring disc device with the screws resting against an
edge.
c. Unscrew the cover of the distributing ring.

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DISASSEMBLY

18. Remove the screws holding
the dosing ring in place.
19. a. Screw in the lifting eye
bolts.
b. Lift off the dosing ring.
20. Lift off the operating slide.


21. a. Remove the screws
holding the insert ring of dosing
ring.
b. Remove the insert ring.

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ASSEMBLY
1. Fasten insert ring firmly
(tighten screws crosswise.)
2. a. Lubricate the sliding
surfaces of operating slide.
b. Lubricate O-Ring and place
it properly in groove.
c. Lift operating slide in place.
NOTE: Polarly guided.
3. a. Lubricate sliding surfaces
of dosing ring.
b. Lift dosing ring in place.
NOTE: Polarly guided through
uneven hole spacing
c. Tighten screws crosswise to a
torque of 2 kmp (20 Nm.) Use
dynamometric wrench.

4. Fit control paring disc device
in its place.
5. a. Turn bowl body upside
down.
b. Lubricate threads and sliding
surfaces.
c. Apply the lifting tool.
6. a. Lubricate spindle taper
sparsely.
b. Lift bowl onto spindle,
bringing the screw holes straight
above the holes of the paring
disc device.
c. Screw in and tighten the
screws.

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ASSEMBLY
7. a. Lubricate seal rings and
sliding surfaces of sliding bowl
bottom.
b. Lift sliding bowl bottom into
place.
8. Lift in the distributing cone,
ascertaining that it fits over the
guiding pins (polar guidance) in
bowl body.
9. a. Lubricate cap nut thread.
b. Screw on cap nut counter-
clockwise and tighten firmly.
Remember the packing.

10. a. Lift distributor with disc
set in place into bowl body,
fitting it over the guide pins of
distributing cone.
b. Place on top disc. It will fit
over the polar guide when the
drill mark on its overside is
positioned between the drill
marks on the distributor ribs.
11. a. Wipe off seal rings of
bowl hood.
b. Lift on the bowl hood
positioning its recess right
before the guide lug of bowl
body.
c. Lubricate large lock ring.
d. Lift on the lock ring.
Note: Handle lock ring very
carefully.
12. a. Compress the disc set
using the compression tool.
b. Tighten lock ring counter-
clockwise with the lock ring
spanner until bowl hood lies
tightly against bowl body. (In
the new bowl will be in line
with each other.)

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ASSEMBLY
13. a. Lubricate O-Rings. Be
sure to fit them properly in the
grooves.
b. Mount the parts as they
appear from the exploded view
of the bowl.
Note: Turn the gravity disc
the right way.
14. a. Lubricate threads of
small lock ring and bowl hood.
b. Screw on the lock ring
counter clockwise.
c. Hit the spanner handle a few
blows with a lead mallet.
d. Put on the frame hood and
tighten the hinged bolts.

15. a. Lubricate thread and
sliding surfaces before
assembly.
b. Screw inlet pipe counter
clockwise until it engages with
the paring disc thread.
c. Make sure to position the
paring disc properly.
d. Tighten firmly using the
hook spanner.





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BOWL PARTS




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MACHINE TOP PART







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MACHINE TOP CROSS SECTION
HORIZONTAL SHAFT




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WORM WHEEL SHAFT
PARTS


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FOUNDATION & FRAME PARTS


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MACHINE SIDE CROSS SECTION
VERTICAL SHAFT


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VERTICAL DRIVE



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BOWL SPINDLE 1








Continued
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BOWL SPINDLE 2



Continued
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BOWL SPINDLE 3



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BOWL SPINDLE 4


DISMANTLING









THROW-OFF COLLAR




OIL DEFLECTOR












Remove the bowl and the hood over the top bearing.
Apply the brake. Use the special tools to dismantle the
parts in the order indicated by the sketches on the
foregoing pages. The operation can be divided into a
series of stages according to the numbers in the
sketches. Ball bearings should not be loosened unless
necessary.
(Stage 1)
To be dismantled in conjunction with all work on the
bowl spindle.
Unscrew the throw-off collar clockwise (left-hand
thread.)
(Stage 2)
Need not be dismantled if only the buffer or buffer
springs are to be exchanged.
Unscrew the oil deflector clockwise (left-hand thread.)
(Stage 3)
With plugs and springs removed from the spring casing,
move the top end of the bowl spindle in a circle,
pressing outward; this disengages the buffers so that
they can be taken out.
If the bowl spindle has to be lifted out of the machine to
permit work according to the subsequent stages, the
worm gear housing must be drained of oil and the worm
wheel pushed to one side on its shaft See Worm
Wheel.
(Stage 4) Bottom Bearing
Lift the bowl spindle straight up out of the frame (screw
the lifting tool down counter-clockwise on to the
spindle.) Place the spindle on a piece of wood then lift
up the spindle approximately 6 inches, then drop it onto
the wood (while still supporting the spindle.) This may
need repeating but it will jar the bearing and driver off
the spindle.
Pull off the ball bearing and the spacing washer. Push
the worm up the shaft and remove the driver.
Pull the worm with its ball bearing off the spindle.


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BOWL SPINDLE 5

DISMANTLING



WORM

Top Bearing




Axial Buffer



ASSEMBLY





Axial Buffer
If the worm will not come out of the spring casing but
the spindle creeps inward, the top bearing must first be
removed according to Stage 6.
Invert the spindle and spring casing as shown in the
illustration. Then knock the top end of the spindle on a
wooden underlay to free the worm. Note that the lifting
tool should be in place to avoid damage to the top of the
spindle.










(Stage 5)
Drive off the ball bearings and the spacing sleeve with a
drift inserted through the openings in the worm. Make
sure that the drift is applied to the inner ring, and
alternate between the holes when using the drift.

(Stage 6)
Unscrew the lock ring.
Screw the puller over the threads on the ball bearing
housing. Screw down the center screw of the tool until
the housing with the ball bearings is pulled off the
spindle.

(Stage 7)
The split must be removed before the buffer can be
dismantled.

Read through the cleaning and overhaul instructions,
especially those concerning ball and roller bearings and
axial seals.

(Stage 7)
Note that:
The axial buffer is assembled separately and that
the springs must not be compressed.
The buffer must be placed in the spring casing
with the flat side downward.


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BOWL SPINDLE 6


Top Bearing

Worm




Radial Buffers





Oil deflector, throw-off collar



Check


(Stage 8)
Assemble the parts and tighten the lock ring securely.
Do not confuse the two (2) ball bearings. The upper
bearing is a rigid ball bearing.
The lower bearing is an angular contact ball bearing
specially designed for high speed duties.
The single-row angular contact ball bearing must be
mounted with the broad shoulder of the inner race
uppermost. Heat the ball bearing housing in oil if the
bearing cannot be pushed in by hand

(Stages 5 and 4)
Tighten the nuts securely and lock with washers.

(Stage 3)
Turn the ball bearing housing to align its plane facets
with the screw plug holes. Insert the buffers and
springs.
Screw in the plugs and tighten them hard.

(Stages 2 and 1)
Screw on the oil deflector and throw-off collar
counterclockwise (left-hand threads.)

Turn the worm wheel shaft and check that the bowl
spindle rotates.

Refill the worm gear housing with fresh oil if necessary.


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LUBRICATION

LUBRICANTS

Lubricating Oil for Worm Gear Housing
Mineral lubricating oil suitable for lubrication of worm
gears steel/bronze and splash lubrication of bearings,
i.e., hydraulic and circulating oils or industrial gear oils.

The separating and ambient temperatures are decisive
for the viscosity that is to be chosen. See Below.

Separating temperature * + 0 30 C
Ambient temperature *: 5 -30 C
Separating temperature * 90 F 212
Ambient temperature *: 50 - 86 F
Viscosity at 100 C: 13.0 -15.5 cSt
(corresponding to ISO VG 150 or SAE 40)

Viscosity index: Min. 90

Heat resistance: Must stand an oil bath
temperature of 100 C for at least 1000 h.

Examples:

BP Energol HLP 150
Energol GRXP 150

Castrol Hyspin AWS 150
Alpha SP 150

Esso Esso Nuto 150
Spartan EP 150

Gulf Harmony 150 AW
EP Lubricant HD 150

Mobil DTE AA
Mobilgear 629

Shell Tellus Oil C 150
Omala Oil 150

Texaco Regal Oil R et O 150
Meropa 150
Viscosity at 100 C: 16.5 22 cSt
(corresponding to ISO VG 220 or SAE 50)

Viscosity index: Min. 90

Heat resistance: Must stand an oil bath
temperature of 100 C for at least 1000 h.

Examples:

BP Energol HLP 220
Energol GRXP 220

Castrol Hyspin ZN 220
Alpha SP 220

Esso Esso Nuto 220
Spartan EP 220

Gulf Harmony 220
EP Lubricant HD 220

Mobil DTE AA
Mobilgear 630

Shell Tellus Oil C 220
Omala Oil 220

Texaco Regal Oil R et O 220
Meropa 220

Lubricating Grease

Lithium-soap type ball bearing grease.
NLGI class 2 or 3 usable up to 110 C.

The grease should be vibration resistant and must stand small amounts of water

Part No. 18912 - 5 oz. tube.
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Lubricants for Screw Joints & Sliding Surfaces in contact with food.

Light colored, non-poisonous lubricating greases and pastes.

Examples:
Molykote Paste D (white)
Lubr engineers LE 4025
Polyethylene castor oil paste
Castor oil
Superlube Part No. 43033

Lubricants for other Screw Joints
Special lubricant preventing seizing when there are no specific demands regarding color and non-
poisonous qualities. Can under these circumstances be used for the lock ring and nut joints of the
bowl.

Examples:

Molykote Paste G rapid
Molykote Paste 1000
Molykote Bounded Lubricants 321 R - Part No. 17931

Lubricants giving the same prestressing after repeated tightening to a given tightening torque.

Example:

Molykote Paste 1000
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PROBLEMS

INDICATION CAUSE REMEDY
Machine Vibrate Moderate vibrations normally
occur at the critical number of
revolutions during the running-
up and retardation periods.
Bowl out of balance due to:
- bad cleaning
- wrong assembling
- badly tightened lock ring
- disc set insufficiently clamped
- bowl assembled with parts
from different machines.
Vibration damping rubber
washers have lost elasticity.
Top bearing spring broken
Foundation too weak.
None



Stop immediately and establish
cause. Badly tightened lock
ring involves fatal danger.




Renew rubber washers every
second year.
Exchange all springs.
Reinforce foundation.
Speed too High Tachometer reading wrong.
Wrong transmission.


The motor speed is not
appropriate.
Check by means of revolution
counter. Stop immediately.
Check that proper transmission
is used in view of motor speed.
Stop immediately and exchange
motor.
Speed too Low
Running-up time too long
Brake applied.
Voltage drop in machine.
Ball bearing damage.
Other machine defects.


Motor defect.
Release the brake.

Locate and exchange defective
bearing. Stop immediately.
Check that bowl can be rotated
by hand.
Exchange or repair motor.
Running-up time shorter than
normal (starting current too
high)
Over voltage.
Retardation time too long Brake lining worn or oily Exchange or clean lining.
Motor stops during running-up Probably more than two (2)
successive (accomplished) starts
have been performed, resulting
in overheating of motor (thermo
contacts in motor have cut out
the current.)
Let motor rest 3 4 hours.
Water in worm gear housing Condensation.
Lip seal rings not tight or
turned wrongly.
Leakage at hood over top
bearing.
Drain water.
Exchange rings and turn
correctly.
Tighten the hood.
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PROBLEMS

INDICATION CAUSE REMEDY
Noise from worm gear housing Oil quantity wrong.
Worm wheel or worm worn.


Ball bearing worn or
damaged.
Check quantity and quality.
Exchange worn parts. Exchange
of complete gear is generally
advisable.
Exchange bearing.
Noise from coupling Wrong play between coupling
pulley and elastic plate.
Speed too low.
Adjust.

See Speed too low.
Smell Bearing running hot. Feel over machine and locate
spot. Exchange bearing.
Scraping noise Wrong height position Stop and adjust
Purification and
Concentration:

Discharging heavy phase
contains light phase
1. Liquid seal has broken or is
close to breaking due to:
filling too fast at start
insufficient amount of sealing
liquid
2. Gravity disc too large.
3. Throughput too high.
4. Seal ring under gravity disc
missing or damaged.
5. Changed separation
temperature resulting in changed
density ratio.
No separate filling of sealing
liquid is needed in concentration
or in purification if the heavy
phase constitutes at least 25% of
the process liquid.
Change to smaller disc.
Reduce rate of feed.
Check and rectify.

Change to smaller disc.
Purification and concentration:

Discharging light phase contains
heavy phase
1. Gravity disc too small.
2. Closed valve in heavy phase
outlet.
3. Throughput too high.
4. Sediment space overfull.
Change to larger disc.
Open valve.

Reduce rate of feed.
Empty bowl more often.
Purification and concentration:

Light and heavy phases fail to
separate
1. Sludge space overfull.
2. Closed valves.
Empty bowl.
Check. Open valves.
Bowl clogs with solids 1. Water washing unsuitable or
incorrectly applied.
2. Sediment too viscous.

3. Frame filled with solids.


4. Sediment tank overfull.


5. Defective strainer.


Empty bowl more often.

Clean frame and shorten interval
between ejections. Flush solids
cover during ejection cycle.
Empty sediment tank and clean
bowl casing in frame.

Check whether solid particles
are stuck between the bowl
discs.
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PROBLEMS

INDICATION CAUSE REMEDY
Too much process liquid in
sediment
1. Leakage between bowl hood
and sliding bowl bottom.

2. Bowl not fully closed.

3. Interval between ejections
too short.
Check. Exchange seal ring. If
necessary, smooth sliding bowl
by turning.
Check the operating liquid
system and automatic controls.
Bowl fails to close 1. Pipes wrongly connected to
control paring disc device.

2. Control paring disc device
obstructed or wrongly mounted.

3. None or insufficient
operating liquid feed due to
empty tank, obstructed strainers,
closed or throttled valves,
insufficient pipe dimensions.

4. Programmed operation:
Interruptions of operating liquid
feed due to electrical or
mechanical defects in solenoid
valves, relays or programming
components. Insufficient feed
of operating liquid.

5. The pressure is insufficient
because tank is placed too low
or flow resistance in pipes is too
high.


6. Control paring disc device
obstructed or wrongly mounted.
Wrong height position.

7. Leakage:
- Inlet pipe
- Distributing cover
- Distributing ring
- Bowl body
- Operating slide
- Dosing ring
- Valve plug
- Sealing surface



Check through flow and clean
ejection mechanism.

Check. Clean strainers. Check
float valve in operating tank.




If bowl can be cleaned
manually, seek fault in program
equipment. (See Instruction
Book for the latter.)




Elevate tank. Check pressure at
machine with pressure gauge.
Pressures must not drop below
recommended values when
valve is opened.

Clean out holes on upper side of
paring disc. Check bowl
discharge mechanism and height
position.

Check. Clean seals and sealing
surfaces.

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PROBLEMS

INDICATION CAUSE REMEDY
Bowl fails to close
(Cont.)
8. Operating slide of bowl jams
due to imperfect lubrication,
defective seal burrs or slant.

9. Sliding bowl bottom jams.

10. Channels to space under
sliding bowl bottom obstructed.

11. Nozzle in dosing ring for
draining the space between bowl
body and operating slide is
obstructed.
Check. Clean and lubricate
carefully.


See paragraph 8.

Clean out the channels.


Clean compare Bowl.
Bowl fails to open 1. See paragraphs 1 -9 under
Bowl fails to close.

2. Nozzle in dosing ring not
inserted. Compare paragraph 11
under Bowl fails to close.

3. Channels to space between
bowl body and upper side of
operating slide are obstructed
See corresponding paragraphs
1-9.

Check.



Check.
The bowl opens unintentionally
during operation
1. Liquid losses are not
compensated.

2. Holes at periphery of control
paring disc are obstructed.
See paragraph 3 and 7 under
Bowl fails to close.

Clean out. Check through flow.