Formula Air Cyclone FA User manual

Cyclone FA
Maintenance Manual

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Contents
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.1. How it works ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2. Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1. Supportin le s ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.2. Dustbin .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.3. Expansion chamber ............................................................................................................... 5
1.3. Overall dimensions....................................................................................................................... 6
1.4. Technical datasheet ..................................................................................................................... 8
2. INTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1. Cyclone installation .................................................................................................................... 10
2.2. Installation for a cyclone with le s ............................................................................................ 11
2.3. Installation of the dustbin .......................................................................................................... 13
2.4. Removin the dustbin ................................................................................................................ 15
2.5. Installation of the expansion chamber ...................................................................................... 16
3. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 18
3.1. Removin the dustbin transition ............................................................................................... 18
3.2. Replacin the le support .......................................................................................................... 18
3.3. Replacin a cyclone's part .......................................................................................................... 19
4. DISMANTLING & RECYCLING ............................................................................................................. 20
5. SPARE PARTS ..................................................................................................................................... 21

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Cyclones FA. Maintenance Manual
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The cyclone FA is a high efficiency separator which guarantees an efficient separation of the fine
as well as the bigger particles. It can be used for several industrial applications, such as heavy
molding, grinding, planing, cabinet workshops, dust transfer systems or material separation.
It is an economical solution to a wide range of dust collection problems.
Manufactured in 2.0 mm or 3.0 mm sheet metal, powder coated RAL 5010 with a rustproof
protection; it is easily mounted in or outdoors.
Le s, dustbin and expansion chamber are optional and are available as separate parts .
Loaded air inlet
Clean air outlet
Dust outlet

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1.1. How it works
• During normal operation, dust laden
air enters the FA cyclone unit
through the loaded air inlet.
• The air and the material are diverted
into a spiral motion around the
inside perimeter. The centrifugal
force applied by the sidewall allows
the heavier material to fall out the
dust outlet into the dust bin, or
through a rotary valve.
• Clean air is carried through the inner
cylinder and discharges into the
atmosphere or secondary filters.
Loaded air inlet
Dust outlet
Dustbin
Inner cylinder
Clean air outlet

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1.2. Accessories
1.2.1. Supporting legs
Square profiled legs, welded to 5mm or 8mm sheet metal holders. Powder coated RAL 5010.
* For overall dimensions, please see attached tables in Chapter 1.3.
** For technical data, please see attached tables in Chapter 1.4.
1.2.2. Dustbin
The dustbin collects the dust from the cyclone that is subtracted from the air and can be easily
removed by opening the locks. After that, the dustbin can be moved by rolling it out on its
integrated wheels. The dustbin is made of 2 mm ST37 sheet metal, powder coated in RAL 5010.
The connector which connects the bin with the cyclone can be rigid or flexible.
* For overall dimensions, please see attached tables in Chapter 1.3.
** For technical data, please see attached tables in Chapter 1.4.
Dustbin with ri id
connection
Dustbin with
flexible
connection
Supportin le s for FA cyclone

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1.2.3. E pansion chamber
The expansion chamber allows to optimize the FA cyclone's efficiency and gives a better air/ dust
separation. The expansion chamber is made of ST37 sheet metal, powder coated RAL5010.
* For overall dimensions, please see attached tables in Chapter 1.3.
** For technical data, please see attached tables in Chapter 1.4.
Expansion chamber

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1.3. Overall dimensions

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Cyclone
Type
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
s
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
FA-020
230
100
ø 225
ø 399
570
645
820
1465
ø 160
240
234
2
FA-035
285
125
ø 250
ø 499
710
770
1020
1790
ø 200
300
290
2
FA-050
350
160
ø 250
ø 499
710
770
1020
1790
ø 200
300
308
2
FA-065
445
200
ø
400
ø 709
998
1104
1414
2518
ø 300
420
419
2
FA-100
560
300
ø 550
ø 1000
1490
1675
2050
3725
ø 400
600
615
2
FA-130
750
400
ø 698
ø 1248
2000
2269
2820
5089
ø 448
700
782
3
FA-160
1100
500
ø 798
ø 1598
2000
2270
3150
5420
ø 548
900
1050
3
FA-180
1500
500
ø 998
ø 1798
2500
2800
3450
6250
ø 628
950
1150
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Le s, dustbin, expansion chamber
Type
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
T
U
V
W
X
Y
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
FA-020
2465
1816
670
840
100
ø 14
980
720
ø 401
765
454
1454
2919
FA-035
2790
2012
981
951
100
ø 14
980
720
ø 401
765
554
1554
3344
FA-050
2790
2012
981
951
100
ø 14
980
720
ø 401
765
554
1554
3344
FA-065
3518
2414
1214
1184
100
ø 14
980
720
ø 401
765
764
1764
4282
FA-100
4725
3042
1573
1543
120
ø 14
980
720
ø 401
765
1054
2054
5779
FA-130
6089
3810
1955
1915
140
ø 14
980
720
ø 640
765
1304
2304
7393
FA-160
6420
4140
2258
2218
140
ø 14
980
720
ø 640
765
1654
2654
8074
FA-180
7250
4440
2501
2461
170
ø 14
980
720
ø 640
765
1854
2854
9104
Flan es
Type
a1
a2
a3
b1
b2
b3
c1
c2
c3
c4
c5
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
FA-020
ø 215 25 ø 9 (x8) ø 280 25 ø 9 (x12) 70
140 (2x 70)
90
270 (3x 90)
ø 13
FA-035
ø 255 25 ø 9 (x12) ø 305 25 ø 9 (x12) 82.5
165 (2x 82.5)
108
325 (3x 108)
ø 13
FA-050
ø 255 25 ø 9 (x12) ø 305 25 ø 9 (x12) 100
200 (2x 100)
97.5
390 (4x 97.5)
ø 13
FA-065
ø 336 25 ø 9 (x12) ø 439 30 ø 11 (x16) 80
240 (3x 80)
97
485 (5x 97)
ø 13
FA-100
ø 465 30 ø 11 (x16) ø 615 30 ø 11 (x16) 113
340 (3x 113)
100
600 (6x 100)
ø 13
FA-130
ø 515 30 ø 11 (x16) ø 785 40 ø 11 (x24) 110
440 (4x 110)
99
790 (8x 99)
ø 13
FA-160
ø 615 30 ø 11 (x16) ø 885 40 ø 11 (x24) 108
540 (5x 108)
104
1140 (11x 104)
ø 13
FA-180
ø 695 30 ø 11 (x24) ø 1085 40 ø 11 (x24) 108
540 (5x 108)
103
1540 (15x 103)
ø 13

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1.4. Technical datasheet
Cyclone FA
Type Total volume Total mass
Hi her cone
mass
Lower cone
mass
m
3
k k k
FA-020 0.13 40 25 15
FA-035 0.25 57 35 23
FA-050 0.25 58 36 23
FA-065 0.7 113 70 43
FA-100 2.08 226 143 83
FA-130 4.3 538 339 199
FA-160 7.3 754 475 278
FA-180 10.95 1025 682 342
Cyclone FA with le s
Type Total volume Total mass Le s mass
m
3
k k
FA-020 0.13 78 37
FA-035 0.25 99 41
FA-050 0.25 100 41
FA-065 0.7 162 49
FA-100 2.08 326 100
FA-130 4.3 692 154
FA-160 7.3 922 168
FA-180 10.95 1301 276
Cyclone FA with le s and dustbin
Type Total mass
Dustbin mass
(with ri id
connection)
Dustbin mass
(with flexible
connection)
Dustbin
volume
k k k m
3
FA-020 111 29 27 0.1
FA-035 132 29 27 0.1
FA-050 133 29 27 0.1
FA-065 195 29 27 0.1
FA-100 360 29 27 0.1
FA-130 747 52 50 0.2
FA-160 977 52 50 0.2
FA-180 1356 52 50 0.2

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Cyclone FA with le s and expansion chamber
Type Total mass
Expansion
chamber
mass
Expansion
chamber
volume
Extra le s
mass
k k m
3
k
FA-020 101 8 0.02 15
FA-035 130 12 0.05 19
FA-050 131 12 0.05 19
FA-065 215 24 0.15 30
FA-100 449 46 0.4 75
FA-130 948 101 0.75 149
FA-160 1281 164 1.54 190
FA-180 1788 206 2.22 266
Pressure loss in FA cyclones

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2. INTALLATION
The installation of the cyclone has to be performed by qualified personnel only. For heavy parts
use the right equipment and do not work alone.
2.1. Cyclone installation
Step 1: Transport the cyclone to the desiderate place with the help of the lifting eyes.
Step 2: Use sealing tape on the cyclones rectangular inlet duct and connect it to the duct
with the correct fasteners.
Step 3: Use sealing tape on the cyclones higher flange and connect it to the duct with
the correct fasteners.
Outlet duct
Sealing tape
FA Cyclone
Inlet air duct
Sealing tape FA Cyclone
FA Cyclone's
lifting eyes
Recommended lifting method for
models FA020 up to FA065
Recommended lifting method for
models up to FA180

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2.2. Installation for a cyclone with legs
Step 1: Please follow the installation steps in Chapter 2.1. for cyclone installation.
Step 2: Unscrew the bolts where legs are being positioned and position the leg to the
bottom part of the cyclone’s hopper flange.
*CAUTION! Make sure each leg is in the right position.
Step 3: Bolt the top of each leg to the middle flange of the cyclone with the correct
fasteners.
LEG SU ORT OSITIONING FOR
FA CYCLONES RIGHT SIDE
LEG SU ORT OSITIONING FOR
FA CYCLONES LEFT SIDE

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Step 4: Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to attach the other three leg supports.
Step 5: Loosen all the fasteners from the lower arm of the leg support.
Step 6: Attach the lower arm to the cyclone’s hopper lower flange with M10 fasteners.

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Step 7: Tighten all the loose fasteners for a good fixation.
Step 8: Repeat the Step 5, Step 6 and Step 7 for the other leg supports.
Step 9: Anchor the legs to the floor with the correct fasteners.
2.3. Installation of the dustbin
Step 1: Please follow the installation steps in Chapter 2.2. for cyclone and legs installation.
Step 2: Remove all fasteners from the lower flange of the cyclone.

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Step 3: Use sealing tape on the connector's flange and connect it to the lower flange of
the cyclone with the correct fasteners.
Step 4: Fix the dustbin.
* For dustbins with rigid connection
- Lock the dustbin to the transition with the three clamps.
* For dustbins with flexible connection
- Lock the dustbin to the connector with the lock ring.
Outlet duct
Sealing tape
FA Cyclone

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2.4. Removing the dustbin
Step 1: Unlock the dustbin.
* For dustbins with rigid connection
- Unlock the three clamps from the dustbin.
* For dustbins with flexible connection
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Unlock the lock ring which fixes the dustbin to the connector.
Step 2: Roll the dustbin to the desired location and empty its contents.

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Step 3: Fix the dustbin again. Please follow the Step 4 in Chapter 2.3.
2.5. Installation of the e pansion chamber
When using an expansion chamber, extra legs are added under the standard leg support,
so that the space left between the floor and the lowest part of the cyclone is always 1
meter.
Step 1: Attach the extra leg support to the standard leg support with M12 fasteners.
Repeat this step for the other legs.
Step 2: For the leg support installation, please refer to Step 2 to Step 8 in Chapter 2.2.
E tra leg support
Leg support

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Step 3: Place the crosspiece onto the extra leg support's profiles.
Step 4: Use M10 fasteners to attach the crosspiece to the leg support.
Step 5:
Anchor the legs to the floor with the correct fasteners.
Step 6: Attach the expansion chamber by its flange to the lower flange of the cyclone
with the correct fasteners.
E pansion chamber
Sealing tape
FA Cyclone

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3. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Clean the cyclone regularly.
If the dust outlet is blocked, please clean the inside of the cyclone.
Replace any components that are damaged or broken.
3.1. Removing the dustbin transition
Step 1: Unscrew the fasteners which attach the dustbin transition to the cyclone.
3.2. Replacing the leg support
Step 1: Unfix the le support from the floor.
Step 2: Unscrew the le lower arm from the cyclone dust outlet flan e.
Step 3: Unscrew the fasteners from the higher flange of the cyclones hopper. Remove the
leg support.
Outlet duct
Sealing tape
FA Cyclone

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3.3. Replacing a cyclone's part
Step 1: Unscrew the middle part flan es fasteners.
Step 2: Replace the cone or the hi her part.
Step 3: Attach the cyclone with the correct fasteners. Use sealin tape to make it airti ht.
Higher part
Sealing tape
Cone
Higher part
Cone