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RPC-2 REVERSE PULSE DUST COLLECTOR 

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© 2012 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  

  www.clemcoindustries.com  

  Manual No. 22788   

1.0 INTRODUCTION 
 
1.1 

Scope of Manual 

 
1.1.1 

These instructions cover the assembly, 

installation, operation and maintenance of Clemco 
RPC-2 Reverse Pulse Dust Collectors. 

 
1.1.2 

These instructions also contain important 

information required for safe operation of the collector 
when used with a blast cabinet. Before using the cabinet 
all personnel involved with the cabinet operation must 
read this entire manual. Refer to the appropriate manual 
for operation of the blast cabinet. 
 
 

1.2 Safety 

Alerts 

 

1.2.1 

Clemco uses safety alert signal words, based 

on ANSI Z535.4-1998, to alert the user of a 
potentially hazardous situation that may be 
encountered while operating this equipment. ANSI's 
definitions of the signal words are as follows: 
 

 

This is the safety alert symbol. It is 

used to alert the user of this equipment 
of potential personal injury hazards.  

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to 
avoid possible injury or death. 
 

 

CAUTION 

Caution used without the safety alert symbol 
indicates a potentially hazardous situation 
which, if not avoided, may result in property 
damage. 

 

 

 

 

 CAUTION 

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, may result in 
minor or moderate injury. 

 

 

 

 

 WARNING 

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, could result in 
death or serious injury. 

 

 

 DANGER 

D a n g e r  indicates  an  imminently hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, will result in 
death or serious injury. 

 

 

1.3 General 

Description

 

 

1.3.1

 

RPC-2 Dust Collectors are dry, reverse pulse jet 

cartridge collectors, used to ventilate abrasive blast 
cabinets and remove dust from exhausting air. Figure 1 
show typical arrangements and call-outs used in the 
manual. Silencer may face up or down as shown. 
 
 

 

 
 
 Figure 

1

 

Pulse Manifold 

Inlet 

Damper 

Differential 

Pressure 

Gauge

Dust Drawer

Exhauster

Sequence

Panel

In-line

Dust Filter

Diaphragm Pulse Valve 

Pressure 
Regulator 

Sequence

Switch

Grounding

 Lug

Manifold 

Drain

Some items are rotated for clarity 

Filter 
Cartridges 

Damper/
Silencer 

Exhaust Stack Damper/ 
Silencer Assembly 

Summary of Contents for RPC-2

Page 1: ...the combination of products determined by the user in his selection nor as to the compliance with regulations or standard practice of such combinations of components or products It is the responsibili...

Page 2: ...ssages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death CAUTION Caution used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in pro...

Page 3: ...timing sequence energizes when the exhauster is turned on automatically pulsing the cartridges when the exhauster is running If the switch is OFF the timer will not energize and the cartridges will no...

Page 4: ...ts to the RPC Control Panel Pulse Sequence Panel must also be provided by the user If the RPC Collector replaces an existing push through collector or dust bag the exhauster may be wired into the cont...

Page 5: ...s or wires to prevent accidental disconnection while under pressure Hose disconnection while under pressure could cause serious injury 2 7 Install Manometer Refer to Section 4 4 3 0 OPERATION WARNING...

Page 6: ...me more air but will NOT increase cleaning efficiency 4 2 4 When the frequency of the pulse cycles will not lower the differential pressure to less than 4 or if a decrease in the efficiency is noted i...

Page 7: ...ing instructions for the manometer 4 4 2 Connect one end of the 3 16 ID tubing to one of the tubing connectors elbow at the top of the manometer by pushing it over the barbed adaptor 4 4 4 Leaving the...

Page 8: ...to become more than a quarter full 5 1 2 Check the exhaust air during a pulse cycle If dust is emitting from the exhauster cartridges are leaking or damaged Check immediately 5 1 3 With the exhauster...

Page 9: ...ter each cartridge install venturi tube and secure with hold down plates 6 1 8 Inspect the access door gasket replace if worn or damaged Close the access door and secure 6 1 9 Reset timer OFF time to...

Page 10: ...7 5 2 The differential pressure gauge lines may be plugged with dust Check and clean 7 5 3 Make sure the tubing has not been inserted so far into the tube connection that it blocks the tube ends 7 5...

Page 11: ...Fitting 1 4 NPT bulkhead 05605 8 Petcock 1 4 NPT 01993 9 Gauge pressure 11826 10 Gauge differential pressure 10188 11 Snubber fitting 15786 12 Ground lug 11639 13 Tubing 1 4 nylon specify feet requir...

Page 12: ...cfm 2 Hp 230 V 3 ph standard 12309 900 cfm 2 Hp 230 V 1 Ph 02979 2 Plate motor mount 600 cfm 12004 900 cfm 12005 3 Housing exhauster 600 cfm 12272 900 cfm 12271 4 Gasket 5 16 x 1 adhesive backed speci...

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