Parker SFC, Owner'S Manual

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The SFC dust collector should be mounted on a solid, 

level, reinforced concrete foundation. Other mounting 

options are also possible. Structural calculations for  

the foundation or other mounting arrangements  

must include the weight of the collected material  

and  the  weight of all auxiliary equipment installed  

with  the dust collector (ducting,  abrasive inlet,  

blower package, afterfilter assembly, etc.). These 

weights must be considered together with wind 

loading, seismic loading and other live load ratings 

when designing the dust collector foundation sup-

port structure. Consult a professional engineer when 

designing the foundation for the unit.

The system should be designed with the ability to regulate airflow. 
Two common ways to do this are through the use of flow/volume 
control dampers or variable frequency drives to control the speed 
of the fan motor.  Parker offers both of these options. If flow con-
trol dampers are selected, the interconnecting duct work should 
be designed to account for the installation of said damper. These 
dampers can be installed on the inlet or outlet ducting of the SFC 
unit. Whether you control the flow through the use of a damper 
or VFD, the ductwork must be properly sized to meet the recom-
mended air velocities for the material being collected.
Follow ducting design methods as listed in the Industrial Ventilation 
Manual as recommended by the American Conference of 
Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

3.3  Assembly Of Standard Equation

CRUSH AND ELECTROCUTION HAZARD

Use adequate safety measures when lifting and 
assembling any heavy components. Consult your 
plant safety personnel for recommendations.
 In preparing to attach the filter module to the hopper,  
connect lifting slings and spreader bars to all filter 
module lifting lugs with clevis pins. Use spreader 
bars to distribute the load evenly. Location must 
be clear of all obstructions, such as utility lines or roof 
overhangs.

Remove all crating, strapping and hold-down bolts. Locate all 
hardware bags, sealant and other assembly materials provided 
with your unit.

3.  Installation

3.1  Off Loading and Inspection

SFC dust collector modules are shipped assembled (with car-
tridges installed) on skid(s). Other skids will contain the hopper/
leg assembly and other components. Other accessories (afterfilter 
assemblies, blower packages, dust storage drums, silencers, 
etc.) may be on additional, separate skids.

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  Lift the dust collector components by the packing skids 

or use the external lifting lugs provided on the filter 
module. Do not lift the filter module of the dust collec-
tor by placing lift truck forks through the cartridge filter 
access doors. The filter support rails or venturi installed 
on the tubesheet could be damaged.

Upon receipt of your unit, check for any shipping damage.  
A damaged carton indicates that the equipment may have 
received rough handling during shipping that may have caused pos-
sible internal damage. Notify your delivery carrier and enter a claim 
if any damage is found.

3.2  Installation Planning

The proper location of your dust collection equipment is very 
important. Refer to Figures 2 and 3 for typical installation details.
Certain items should be considered when locating the unit, such 
as emptying of the dust storage drum(s), filter removal require-
ments, compressed air connections, access to the clean air 
plenum, electrical connections, blower location and discharge 
direction. The shortest duct length with a minimum number of 
elbows will maximize the performance of the unit. Ease of main-
tenance should also be considered when selecting the location 
and orientation of the system. Refer to Figure 3 for recommended 
clearances.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

In the case of spark producing processes, system 
design should incorporate measures to prevent live 
sparks from entering the dust collector. Consult local 
authorities for the location of the unit and any additional 
precautions to consider when collecting combustible, 
explosive or hazardous dusts. General warnings and 
cautions are provided on page iii and in Section 1.

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