RoboVent PFX Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...PFX Series PFX Cartridge Collectors Owner s Manual Installation Operation Maintenance Revised 11 20 20 ...

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Page 3: ...0 Mound Road Sterling Heights MI 48310 USA 888 762 6836 www robovent com 2019 RoboVent Product Group Inc All rights reserved Models PFX 2000 1 M1632 PFX 2000 1 M1650 PFX 4000 2 M1650 PFX 4000 2 M1846 PFX 8000 4 M1870 PFX 8000 4 M1890 PFX 8000 4 C2255 PFX 12000 6 M1890 PFX 12000 6 M18120 PFX 12000 6 C2280 PFX Series ...

Page 4: ...perform these tasks If you would like one of our qualified service staff to discuss a customized service plan for your factory don t hesitate to reach out Our team can also discuss the wide array of replacement filter cartridges we have in stock for purchase to maximize your dust collectors efficiency and performance For any technical issues you may experience RoboVent has a dedicated technical su...

Page 5: ... Page 11 General Description Section 400 page 13 Specifications Section 500 Page 15 Installation Section 600 Page 27 Operation Section 700 Page 29 Standard Maintenance Section 800 Page 31 Filter Change Maintenance Section 800 Page 33 VFD Maintenance Procedure Section 900 Page 35 Motor Greasing Guide Section 1000 Page 39 Troubleshooting Section 1100 Page 49 Table of Contents ...

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Page 7: ...ROBOVENT PFX SERIES OWNER S MANUAL 7 SECTION 100 Important Safety Instructions ...

Page 8: ...er all service matters to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the unit is damaged in any way including the control panel supply wiring or in the case of excessive filter loading 5 Disconnect power before working on the motor or blower wheel The motor or blower wheel should be disassembled only by a factory authorized technician 6 Risk of serious personal injury or death Use extr...

Page 9: ...SECTION 200 Features of the PFX Series Collector ...

Page 10: ...ntal airflow through the built in SparkOut where sparks are quickly extinguished This exclusive engineered design represents years of extensive field testing and performance under heavy manual welding 4 High Performance Blower Design Each PFX Series Dust Collector comes with a single Air Foil Blower with a direct drive motor This highly efficient blower design and direct drive system maximizes the...

Page 11: ...SECTION 300 Receiving Inspection ...

Page 12: ...c arrangements are made otherwise Compare the number of items received against the carrier s bill of lading Inspect all items for apparent damage Immediately report any shortages or obvious damage to the carrier and to your local RoboVent Representative call the factory at 1 888 762 6836 or email customer service robovent com When all skids are completely unpacked and uncrated check all items rece...

Page 13: ...SECTION 400 General Description ...

Page 14: ... complete electrical system General Operation Smoke dust and sparks first enter the PFX via the SparkOut Plenum Sparks created through the welding process are quickly extinguished through an engineered spark trap SparkOut Dust laden air is then drawn through a series of box bag filters and returned into the facility as clean air Particulate and by product contamination is immediately stopped in it...

Page 15: ...SECTION 500 Specifications ...

Page 16: ...ning F L Amps 3 7 Electrical Controls Service Disconnect Filter pressure gauge Motor Starter 460 Volt Standard Standard Features Heavy Duty Construction Fully Welded 10 Gauge Steel Blower Backward inclined Type III Direct Drive Filtration Multi Stage Filtration to Maximize Filter Life Nema 12 Super Seal Doors Available Options E Drive Automatically Adjust the Airflow via a VFD to Extend Filter Lif...

Page 17: ...ning F L Amps 3 7 Electrical Controls Service Disconnect Filter pressure gauge Motor Starter 460 Volt Standard Standard Features Heavy Duty Construction Fully Welded 10 Gauge Steel Blower Backward inclined Type III Direct Drive Filtration Multi Stage Filtration to Maximize Filter Life Nema 12 Super Seal Doors Available Options E Drive Automatically Adjust the Airflow via a VFD to Extend Filter Lif...

Page 18: ...ning F L Amps 3 7 Electrical Controls Service Disconnect Filter pressure gauge Motor Starter 460 Volt Standard Standard Features Heavy Duty Construction Fully Welded 10 Gauge Steel Blower Backward inclined Type III Direct Drive Filtration Multi Stage Filtration to Maximize Filter Life Nema 12 Super Seal Doors Available Options E Drive Automatically Adjust the Airflow via a VFD to Extend Filter Lif...

Page 19: ...ining F L Amps 9 2 Electrical Controls Service Disconnect Filter pressure gauge Motor Starter 460 Volt Standard Standard Features Heavy Duty Construction Fully Welded 10 Gauge Steel Blower Backward inclined Type III Direct Drive Filtration Multi Stage Filtration to Maximize Filter Life Nema 12 Super Seal Doors Available Options E Drive Automatically Adjust the Airflow via a VFD to Extend Filter Li...

Page 20: ...ining F L Amps 12 Electrical Controls Service Disconnect Filter pressure gauge Motor Starter 460 Volt Standard Standard Features Heavy Duty Construction Fully Welded 10 Gauge Steel Blower Backward inclined Type III Direct Drive Filtration Multi Stage Filtration to Maximize Filter Life Nema 12 Super Seal Doors Available Options E Drive Automatically Adjust the Airflow via a VFD to Extend Filter Lif...

Page 21: ...ning F L Amps 17 5 Electrical Controls Service Disconnect Filter pressure gauge Motor Starter 460 Volt Standard Standard Features Heavy Duty Construction Fully Welded 10 Gauge Steel Blower Backward inclined Type III Direct Drive Filtration Multi Stage Filtration to Maximize Filter Life Nema 12 Super Seal Doors Available Options E Drive Automatically Adjust the Airflow via a VFD to Extend Filter Li...

Page 22: ...ining F L Amps 30 Electrical Controls Service Disconnect Filter pressure gauge Motor Starter 460 Volt Standard Standard Features Heavy Duty Construction Fully Welded 10 Gauge Steel Blower Backward inclined Type III Direct Drive Filtration Multi Stage Filtration to Maximize Filter Life Nema 12 Super Seal Doors Available Options E Drive Automatically Adjust the Airflow via a VFD to Extend Filter Lif...

Page 23: ...ining F L Amps 17 5 Electrical Controls Service Disconnect Filter pressure gauge Motor Starter 460 Volt Standard Standard Features Heavy Duty Construction Fully Welded 10 Gauge Steel Blower Backward inclined Type III Direct Drive Filtration Multi Stage Filtration to Maximize Filter Life Nema 12 Super Seal Doors Available Options E Drive Automatically Adjust the Airflow via a VFD to Extend Filter L...

Page 24: ...Lining F L Amps 23 5 Electrical Controls Service Disconnect Filter pressure gauge Motor Starter 460 Volt Standard Standard Features Heavy Duty Construction Fully Welded 10 Gauge Steel Blower Backward inclined Type III Direct Drive Filtration Multi Stage Filtration to Maximize Filter Life Nema 12 Super Seal Doors Available Options E Drive Automatically Adjust the Airflow via a VFD to Extend Filter ...

Page 25: ...ining F L Amps 23 5 Electrical Controls Service Disconnect Filter pressure gauge Motor Starter 460 Volt Standard Standard Features Heavy Duty Construction Fully Welded 10 Gauge Steel Blower Backward inclined Type III Direct Drive Filtration Multi Stage Filtration to Maximize Filter Life Nema 12 Super Seal Doors Available Options E Drive Automatically Adjust the Airflow via a VFD to Extend Filter L...

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Page 27: ...SECTION 600 Installation ...

Page 28: ...ectrical connections should only be done by a licensed electrician and in accordance with NEC and all applicable local codes Blower Rotation IMPORTANT Check blower rotation of the unit by jogging the motor Blower rotation should be CLOCKWISE when viewed from above the unit The blower will still draw air if the motor is running backward but the air draw will only be a fraction of what it should be ...

Page 29: ...SECTION 700 Operation ...

Page 30: ...ential should be recorded and kept for future reference During use of your PFX the differential pressure will increase as the filters load up filters should be replaced when the gauge reads approximately 6 inches W C Starting the PFX Unit The PFX system comes complete with full electrical controls The entire contents of the control systems are installed inside the electrical enclosure The Electric...

Page 31: ...ROBOVENT PFX SERIES OWNER S MANUAL 31 SECTION 800 Standard Maintenance and Filter Change Maintenance ...

Page 32: ...f pockets of particulate 4 Replace metal mesh filters in the filter cabinet with clean ones 5 Clean out bottom of filter cabinet 6 Vacuum out the visible material 7 Turn on the collector and record the new P Static Pressure 8 Check for excessive motor blower vibration 9 Check overall system for any loose bolts or screws and also door latches hinge wear 10 Wipe off any major hand prints off collect...

Page 33: ...em to new condition but should be void of pockets of particulate 5 Turn off the main power disconnect 6 Open the dust collector filter door 7 Empty the dust tray and replace in its slot 8 Remove the roughing filters box filters and bag filters Continue until all filters are removed Close the filter access door see Figure 3 9 Climb on top of the dust collector and disconnect the 1st clamp on the du...

Page 34: ...Note Anytime that the filter access door is open the main power disconnect should be turned off This is to prevent motor blower from being turned on and causing injury 15 Turn on the collector and record the new ΔP Static Pressure 16 Check for excessive motor blower vibration 17 Check overall system for any loose bolts or screws include door latches and hinge wear 18 Wipe off any major hand prints...

Page 35: ...SECTION 900 VFD Maintenance Procedure ...

Page 36: ...sure the AC input output and DC Bus potential to insure safe levels prior to resuming work Failure to adhere to this warning may result in personal injury or death Clean off any dirt and dust with an air gun using clean and dry air at a pressure between 55 85 psi Replace the boards if they cannot be made clean Clean off any dirt and dust with an air gun using clean and dry air at a pressure betwee...

Page 37: ...ues Key functionality Clean X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Environment Equipment AC Power Supply Conductors Wire Connections Transformers Reactors Terminal Blocks DC Bus Capacitors Relays Contactors Soft Charge Resistors Operation Cooling Fans Fins Heatsink Digital Operator General AC Power Circuit Devices Control Circuits Cooling System Keypad Display INSPECTION POI...

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Page 39: ...ROBOVENT PFX SERIES OWNER S MANUAL 39 SECTION 1000 Motor Greasing Guide ...

Page 40: ...at can occur between rotating elements Follow RoboVent s Motor Greasing Guidelines to properly lubricate your electric motor NOTE 1Pump 1gramofgrease OUNCES OZ GRAMS G GREASE GUN PUMPS 0 1 oz 2 835 g 2 8 pumps 1 oz 28 35 g 28 pumps 2 oz 56 70 g 56 pumps 3 oz 85 05 g 84 pumps 4 oz 113 40 g 112 pumps 5 oz 141 75 g 140 pumps Grease Conversion Chart for use with this grease gun Manual Grease Gun Heavy...

Page 41: ...ea base grease Certain T frame models will utilize special grease and will be noted on the lubrication nameplate Relubrication Time Interval Amounts Fill new grease until it overflows and the old grease is entirely replaced BEARING SIZE MOTOR HP GREASE 1800 RPM 3600 RPM AMOUNT HOUR CHANGE HOUR CHANGE IN GRAMS INTERVAL INTERVAL All motors listed are ODP DE NDE 6306ZZ 5 30 grams 3000 hours 2000 hour...

Page 42: ...ed 6 Wipe off excess grease and replace filler and drain plugs 7 Motor is ready for operation Approved Greases Chevron SRI 2 Rykon Premium 2 Exxon Polyrex EM Texaco Polystar RB Service Types Seasonal Service The motor remains idle for a period of 6 months or more Standard Service Up to 16 hours of operation per day indoors 100 F max ambient temp Severe Service Greater than 16 hours of operation pe...

Page 43: ... grams 440 125 HP 42 5 grams Relubrication Amounts 1800 RPM OVER 1800 RPM 1800 RPM OVER 1800 RPM 1800 RPM OVER 1800 RPM OR LESS OR LESS OR LESS SERVICE CONDITIONS Standard 3 yrs 6 months 2 yrs 6 months 1 year 3 months Severe 1 yr 3 months 1 yr 3 months 6 months 1 month Seasonal The motor remains idle for a period of 6 months or more Relubrication Time Interval NEMA FRAME SIZE IN RPMs 140 180 210 3...

Page 44: ...e motor for 1 minute at full speed 3 Then turn off the motor and pump in the rest of the grease Note The injection of all the grease with the motor in standstill can make the grease penetrate into the motor through the bearing housing inner seal Approved Grease Mobile Polyrex EM Grease Special Note The table below is specifically intended for relubrication with MOBIL Polyrex EM grease and bearing ...

Page 45: ...hours 364 5T 60 HP 27 grams 3600 hours 9700 hours 404 5T 100 HP 27 grams 3600 hours 9700 hours 444 5TS 125 HP 27 grams 3600 hours 9700 hours RELUBRICATION INTERVALS IN HOURS 324 5T 40 HP 21 grams 9800 hours 20000 hours 364 5T 60 HP 27 grams 4800 hours 9700 hours 404 5T 100 HP 34 grams 3000 hours 6000 hours 444 5T 125 HP 45 grams 2300 hours 4700 hours Relubrication Time Interval Amount of Grease SE...

Page 46: ...ce the grease drain plug Correct Grease Gun Procedures 1 Use hand operated grease gun not a pneumatic grease gun Pump grease slowly taking 10 to 12 seconds to complete each stroke 2 Apply quantity of grease called for Over lubrication can be as damaging as under lubrication 3 Do not over lubricate motors Over lubrication of a motor can seriously damage it by forcing grease into motor windings Over...

Page 47: ...rs 22000 hours 254 to 286 160 180 25 HP 30 HP 3600 hours 9500 hours 15000 hours 18000 hours 324 to 365 200 225 40 HP 50 HP 2200 hours 7400 hours 12000 hours 15000 hours 404 to 5000 280 315 100 HP 125 HP 2200 hours 3500 hours 7400 hours 10500 hours Note For vertically mounted motors and roller bearings divide the relubrication interval by 2 Relubrication Time Interval NEMA IEC FRAME SIZE MOTOR HP L...

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Page 49: ...ROBOVENT PFX SERIES OWNER S MANUAL 49 SECTION 1100 Troubleshooting ...

Page 50: ...ified service personnel Little or no suction at intake Check the following 1 Filters are loaded Check the minihelic gauge on the face of the control panel Any reading of 6 inches W C or greater signals that the baffles and or filters are loaded 2 Check motor rotation When the unit is powered down note the rotation of the motor shaft Motor rotation should be counterclockwise when viewed from above ...

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