Spencer Jet-Clean Cartridge Separator - Manual (Page 4)

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III. Safety Precautions
and Operating
Guidelines
• Read and follow all instructions in this manual. If you have
any questions, consult your Spencer Representative.
• Perform all installing and operating pro c e d u res with care ,
following safe practices to avoid accidents and damage.
• Use adequately rated lifting equipment for installation,
removal or disassembly of heavy components.
• Make sure the separator is securely bolted to the frame and
the frame is bolted to the floor.
• Obtain approval by insurance carrier for installations
involving flammable or explosive dust collection.
• Inspect all openings for objects and foreign matter before
connecting accessories or piping.
• Install filter cartridges (shipped separately) in the separator
after vertical installation and before startup.
• Check components and accessories for proper operation
before startup.
• Do not vacuum burning materials into the separator.
• Lock electrical circuits open and tag them during servicing
of equipment.
• Ensure that tubing and accessories such as filters or valves
are properly installed and fastened.
• Use only genuine Spencer original equipment parts for
repairs and replacements.
IV. Handling
Shipment
To minimize on-site assembly, Spencer separators are
typically shipped assembled except for the filter cartridges.
Air headers, solenoids, air piping, air pre s s u re gauges and
sequence timers are premounted, piped and ready for
connection to compressed air and power supplies.
For protection during shipping, filter cartridges and their
mounting hard w a re are shipped separately; these packages
a re cle arly marked. If the sep arator is no t installed
i m m e d i a t e l y, the filter cartridges should be stored in a dry,
indoor location.
Inspection
Spencer separators are inspected and securely crated before
shipment. Because damage may occasionally occur in
transit, inspect the separator carefully upon arrival. Note any
damage on the bill of lading. Damage incurred in transit is the
responsibility of the common carrier, there f o re damage
claims should be filed against the carrier as soon as possible.
Since Spencer ships F.O.B factory, any claims must be
initiated against the carrier by the purc h a s e r, as stated in
Spencer’s Terms and Conditions of Sales.
Unpacking
1. Uncrate the separator, saving all literature, boxes and
parts.
2. Remove inlet and discharge protective caps and all
packing materials. Check inside the separator for loose
parts.
3. Use the packing slip to check off and confirm the presence
of all ordered components.
4. Read any instructional and warning labels on the separator
before installation and operation.
V. Installation
NOTE: If any problems are encountered during installation or
startup, consult your local Spencer Representative.
Location
The separator’s exterior finish, a polyurethane topcoat over
epoxy primer, is suitable for most environments. If the
separator will be subject to corrosive atmospheres or other
adverse conditions, additional protective coating may be
required.
If the separator will be used to collect flammable dust or if
t h e re is an explosion risk, consider locating the separator
outdoors.
Caution: Your insurance underwriter should examine and
a p p rove any proposed installation when the application
involves flammable or explosive materials.
Caution: If explosion relief vents are required, consult the
N F PA or your insurance underwriter re g a rding pro p e r
venting requirements.
WARNING: IF EXPL OSION RE LIEF VEN TS A RE
I N S TALLED ON EQUIPMENT INSIDE A BUILDING, THEY
MUST BE LOCATED NEXT TO AN EXTERIOR WALL AND
P R O P E R LY VENTED TO TH E OU TSI DE , TO AVOID
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL. CONSULT
LOCAL CODE AND NFPA CODE.
Separator Setup
1. Separator Installation
1. Mount separator on a suitable support frame.
2. Bolt separator securely to the frame and the frame to the
floor.
3. Connect the inlet and discharge piping. Make sure the
connections do not leak.
2. Filter Elements
1. C a refully place the cartridge assembly over the cartridge
support frame.
2. Using a gasket, two washers and wing nut, secure the
cartridge to the support frame.
3. Turn the wing nut clockwise until the gasket is compressed
about 1/4”.