Empire 360096 User manual

7/22/2013

OPERATION MANUAL
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CARTRIDGE DUST COLLECTOR
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Table of Contents Page
Introduction 2
Warning Decal 3
Equipment Operation Decal 4
Description, Intended Use, Specifications 5
Operation 6
Installation 8
StartUp 11
Maintenance 13
Trouble shooting 16
PartsList 18
Appendix
“Recommended Safety Practices”
“Initial Unit Start up Procedure For All Direct Drive Fans”
“Installation, Safety, Operation &Maintenance and Parts List”
Introduction
Congratulations and THANK YOU for selecting the BVS Cartridge Dust Collector
System from Empire Abrasive Equipment Company. This booklet is provided to
assist you in the proper use and maintenance of this dust collector.
Please read this booklet carefully and keep it in a handy location for future
reference. If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of this
equipment, please contact your Empire Distributor or Empire’s Technical
Service Group (800-497-4543).
Empire: The leader in air-blast technology
Empire specializes in the design and manufacture of air-blast equipment and
continues as an industry leader for more than 70 years. Today, Empire
produces the most extensive line of air-blast products in the world. In addition
to PEB blast booths and BVS dust collectors, our product lines include
ProFinishand ProFormercabinets, Econ-o-Finishand Modified cabinets,
fully Automated Blast Systems, Hoffman Blast Rooms and SuperBlast
Portable blasters.
Empire Abrasive Equipment Company’s reputation as a leader in air-blast
technology is the result of meeting our customer’s demand for quality
equipment and systems that deliver increased productivity. We support our
equipment with training, service, and testing programs. When you need advice,
assistance, or equipment on short notice, our national network of Empire
distributors assures that help is nearby.

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Equipment Warnings
WARNING
DECAL 567402

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Equipment Operation
DECAL 567412

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Collector Description
The Empire BVS Dust Collector is a continuous operation, self contained blast booth
ventilation system with continuous duty cartridge filter cleaning during dust collector
operation.
The BVS Dust Collector System components consists of a divided (dirty and clean side)
Collector Housing, with (6) Empire Cartridge Filters, Air Inlet Baffle, Reverse Pulse
Cartridge Cleaning System, (2) waste Dust Drawers and a 10 HP Fan Assembly.
The BVS collector provides the blast booth interior with a slight negative air pressure
which prevents dust/fines from migrating from the booth during the blasting operation.
Intended Use
The Empire BVS Dust Collector is specifically designed to provide air ventilation for
Abrasive Air Blast Booths. Proper ventilation greatly improves visibility inside the blast
booth for personnel, provides a cleaner environment, and removes dust and fines from the
blast system.
Specifications
• Fully enclosed dust collector
• 5,000 to 6,000 CFM
• 6 filter cartridges, 918 square feet of filter surface
• Filter rated at MERV 14
• Automatic electronic compressed air reverse pulse filter cleaning controls
• 50 psig max filter pulse pressure (air connection kit Part #360091)
• Controls 120V/60/50Hz
• Magnehelic gauge zero to 10 inches W.C. scale
• 10 HP Fan motor
• (2) 1½ Ft³ plastic dust drawer
• Painted Finish - Empire machine tool beige
BVS Optional Components
• Photohelic gauge ensures filters only cleaned when dirty
• Silencer ensures less than 85 dBA sound level from dust collector fan
• HEPA Filter rated at 99.97 % efficient on 0.3 micron particles

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BVS Operation
The Empire BVS Dust Collector is a continuous operation, self contained blast booth
ventilation system with on demand cartridge filter cleaning during dust collector
operation.
The BVS Dust Collector System ventilates the blast booth by drawing air into the booth
through the baffled air inlets and through the room picking up airborne dust and fines.
The dust/fines laden air passes around the booth Air Exhaust Baffle to the collector
Cartridge Filters. As the dirty air enters the filter surface, the dust/fines are captured on
the outside of the filters and the cleaned air passes through the filter to the clean air
chamber of the collector, to the fan and is discharged from the fan exhaust. (See below)
As dust/fines accumulate on the outside of the cartridge filters, booth ventilation air flow
through the filters is restricted. The reverse pulse filter cleaning system solid state timer
sequentially releases a burst of compressed air from a diaphragm valve into the center of
each cartridge filter (See below). The pulse air gently passes from the inside of the
cartridge to the outside removing accumulated dust which then falls and accumulates in
the dust drawers below.

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Reverse Pulse Solenoids & Timer
The BVS Solenoid Valve Enclosure with Timer is located inside the dust collector
housing, behind the bottom access panel. The Solenoid and Timer continually pulse
clean the cartridge filters during system operation. There are timer adjustments for
pulsing but no other customer serviceable components.
Magnehelic Gauge
The Magnehelic gauge with a scale of zero to 10 inches W.C. scale is provided to
measure the cleanliness of the cartridge filters. Acceptable gauge pressure is 0 to 4
inches. When the pressure increases to 4 inches and can not be reduced, filters require
replacement.
Compressed Air Connection
The BVS Dust Collector requires a regulated oil and moisture free compressed air supply
(minimum of 50 psig.) for Reverse Pulse Controls. An air pressure regulator and general
purpose filter must be installed in this air supply to ensure components are not
contaminated and the reverse pulse air pressure does not exceed 60 psig. If pulse
pressure exceeds 60 psig, component damage will occur. 1.0 CFM at 60 psi is required.
Optional Components
Photohelic Gauge Option # 360097 with zero to 15 inch scale, reduces dust collector
component wear and compressed air consumption by cleaning filters only when required.
The Photohelic gauge option may be ordered and installed at a later date.
BVS Exhaust Silencer Option # 360098 is bolted to the top flange of the dust collector.
The silencer will reduce fan noise to less than 85 dBA and can not be used if a HEPA
filter is installed.
HEPA Filter Option # 360099 is bolted to the top flange of the dust collector. The
HEPA filter is rated at MERV 13 and 99.97 % efficient on 0.3 micron particles. A
Magnehelic gauge with a zero to 2 inch scale is provided to indicate the condition of the
HEPA filter during system operation. The HEPA can not be used with the Silencer.
BVS Compressed Air Connection Kit # 360091 includes ¼ inch general purpose filter,
pressure regulator, pressure gauge, ball valve, nipples, elbow, air hose and fitting to
connect a compressed air supply required for the reverse pulse cleaning system of the
BVS Dust Collector.

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BVS Installation
1. The BVS Dust Collector is installed as part of the blast booth end wall assembly
during blast booth construction. See “Installation Instructions Pre Engineered Blast
Booth”
Electrical
***
All electrical wiring is to be made by a qualified electrician following adopted codes,
standards, and procedures specified by the authority having jurisdiction for that
location.
***
1. Wire the BVS fan motor and pulse controls per the electrical drawings supplied with
this PEB blast booth system.
2. Optional Photohelic gauge installation, see Optional Component Installation,
Photohelic Gauge, below.
Magnehelic Gauge
1. Locate and plan to mount the zero to 10 inch scale Magnehelic gauge on the right side
wall of the BVS Dust Collector (as viewed from the BVS access doors).
2. Plug the (2) ports on the back of the gauge using
1/8” plugs supplied with the gauge.
3. Place the gauge in the mounting bracket and attach
the bracket to the dust collector wall using supplied
self drilling/tapping screws.
4. Install the 1/8” hose barbs supplied with the gauge
in the gauge ports.
5. Connect the supplied tubing to the hose barb in the
wall of the collector adjacent to the access doors.
6. Create several 12 inch diameter loops in the tubing around the gauge mounting
bracket and connect the tubing to the bottom port of the gauge.
7. The top port of the gauge is to be left open to atmosphere.
Dust Drawers
Ensure the (2) Dust Drawers have been placed in the bottom of the BVS collector
properly.
End Wall Baffle
Ensure the End Wall Baffle is installed to protect the cartridge filters from damage.

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BVS Optional Component Installation
Photohelic Gauge
***
All electrical wiring is to be made by a qualified electrician following adopted codes,
standards, and procedures specified by the authority having jurisdiction for that
location.
***
1. Locate and plan to mount the zero to 15 inch scale Photohelic gauge on the right side
wall (as viewed from the BVS access doors) of the collector.
2. Disassemble the back cover of the gauge and install (2) jumper wires, 120Vpower
supply with ground, and (2) signal wires. Use Drawing
B122104.
3. Use your separately supplied Electrical Assembly
Drawings to determine the correct power supply for the
gauge and controls.
4. When wiring is complete, mount the gauge in the
mounting bracket and attach the bracket to the dust
collector wall using supplied self drilling/tapping screws.
5. Install the 1/8” hose barb supplied with the gauge in the
bottom gauge port.
6. Connect the supplied clear tubing to the hose barb in the wall of the collector adjacent
to the access doors.
7. Create several 12 inch diameter loops in the tubing around the gauge mounting
bracket and connect the tubing to the bottom port of the gauge.
8. The top port of the gauge is to be left open to atmosphere.
Silencer
1. The silencer is shipped separately and must be installed on the top of the dust
collector.
2. Remove the Air Deflector from the top of the dust collector (Deflector is directly
above the fan motor) and set aside.
3. Install the Air Deflector in the top of the silencer, foam side down, re-using original
hardware.
4. Install supplied ½” x ¼”self stick gasket on the top flange of the dust collector.
5. Place the silencer on top of collector. Use supplied 5/16” X 1” bolts, lock and flat
washers and bolt through matching holes in silencer and dust collector top flange to
secure the silencer.

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HEPA Filter
1. The HEPA filter assembly is shipped separate from the BVS collector and must be
installed on the top of the dust collector, then the HEPA filters are installed.
2. Three (3) HEPA cartridge filters have been shipped inside the HEPA housing. Use
care and do not damage the HEPA filters when removing the filter housing from the
shipping pallet.
3. Remove the Air Deflector from the top of the dust collector (Deflector is directly
above the fan motor) and set aside.
4. Install the supplied ½” X ¼”self stick gasket on the top flange of dust collector.
5. Place the HEPA filter housing on top of the collector. Use supplied 5/16” X 1” bolts,
lock and flat washers and bolt through matching holes in HEPA housing and collector
top flange to secure the HEPA housing.
6. .Use extreme care not to damage HEPA filters.
7. Carefully remove the HEPA filters from their cardboard boxes. Note that only one
end of the filter has a gasket. Install (1) filter gasketed end first in each “U” shaped
filter rack.
8. Use a set of (4) supplied 5/16” X 1” bolts, lock and flat washers and Filter Retainer
Plates at the (4) corners of the filter rack. Tighten the hardware compressing the
HEPA gasket 50%, sealing the gasketed end of the HEPA filter to the HEPA housing.
9. Locate and plan to mount the zero to 2 inch scale Magnehelic gauge on the right side
wall of the BVS dust collector (as viewed from the BVS access doors) adjacent to the
BVS Magnehelic or Photohelic gauge.
10. Place the gauge in the mounting bracket and attach the bracket to the dust collector
wall using supplied self drilling/tapping screws.
11. Plug the (2) ports on the back of the gauge using 1/8” plugs supplied with the gauge.
12. Install a 1/8” hose barb supplied with the gauge in the side, bottom gauge port and in
the 1/8” elbow in the HEPA filter housing.
13. Connect the supplied clear tubing to the hose barb in the 1/8” elbow of the HEPA
filter housing.
14. Create several 12 inch diameter loops in the tubing around the gauge mounting
bracket and connect the tubing to the bottom port of the gauge.
15. The top port of the gauge is to be left open to atmosphere.