GEA TMC 45 User manual

Operating instructions
GEA Breconcherry Motor-driven Orbital Cleaner
TMC 45/TMC 85
Edition 18/12/2012
English

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GEA Breconcherry Motor-driven Orbital Cleaner TMC 45/TMC 85
Edition 18/12/2012
Product TMC 45/TMC 85
Document Operating instructions
Issue 18/12/2012
English
Manufacturer GEA Breconcherry
Porthouse Business Centre Unit 4, Tenbury Road
D-21514 Bromyard, HR7 4FL, United Kingdom
Phone:[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.breconcherry.com
This operating manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. The
document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, reproduced, translated or
reduced to an electronic medium of machine-readable form without the
express permission of GEA Breconcherry.
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3 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Notes for the Reader ................................................................................................................ 5
Binding Character of these ........................................................................................................ 5
Notes on the Illustrations ............................................................................................................ 5
Symbols and Highlighting ........................................................................................................... 6
Abbreviations and Terms ............................................................................................................ 7
Safety......................................................................................................................................... 9
Safety Note ................................................................................................................................. 9
Operator's Duties ........................................................................................................................ 9
Qualification of Staff ................................................................................................................. 10
Supplementary Regulations ..................................................................................................... 11
Instructions for the Safe Operation ........................................................................................... 12
•General Principles: ............................................................................................................... 12
•Installation ............................................................................................................................ 12
•Commissioning/Setup Mode................................................................................................. 13
•Setting into Operation ........................................................................................................... 13
•Operation .............................................................................................................................. 13
•Shutting down ....................................................................................................................... 14
•Maintenance and Repair ...................................................................................................... 14
•Disassembly ......................................................................................................................... 15
•Environmental Protection ..................................................................................................... 15
•Electrical Equipment ............................................................................................................. 15
Signage .................................................................................................................................... 16
Residual Risk ............................................................................................................................ 16
•Hazard Areas........................................................................................................................ 16
•Residual Dangers ................................................................................................................. 18
Declaration of Incorporation ................................................................................................. 19
Transport and Storage ........................................................................................................... 20
Scope of Supply ....................................................................................................................... 20
Transport .................................................................................................................................. 20
Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Intended Purpose ................................................................................................................... 21
Designated Use ........................................................................................................................ 21
Requirements for the Operation ............................................................................................... 21
Improper Operating Conditions ................................................................................................ 21
Conversion Work ...................................................................................................................... 21
Design and Function .............................................................................................................. 23
Design ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Functional Description .............................................................................................................. 24
Installation and Setting into Operation ................................................................................ 25
Notes on Installation ................................................................................................................. 25
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 25
Setting into Operation ............................................................................................................... 26
Self-Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 26

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Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 27
Measures .................................................................................................................................. 27
Documentation of Maintenance Work ...................................................................................... 27
Disposal .................................................................................................................................... 28
Technical Data ........................................................................................................................ 29
Technical Data.......................................................................................................................... 29
Direction of Rotation ................................................................................................................. 30
Flow rate ................................................................................................................................... 30
Spare Parts Lists .................................................................................................................... 31
Spare parts list – Orbital cleaner TMC 45 ................................................................................ 31
Spare Parts List – Orbital Cleaner TMC 85 .............................................................................. 33
Dimension Sheet – Orbital Cleaner TMC 45 ............................................................................ 35
Dimension Sheet – Orbital Cleaner TMC 85 ............................................................................ 36

5 Notes for the Reader
Notes on the Illustrations
Notes for the Reader
The present operating instructions are part of the user information for the
cleaner. The operating instructions contain all the information you need to
transport, install, commission, operate and carry out maintenance for the
cleaner.
Binding Character of these
These operating instructions contain the manufacturer's instructions to the
owner of the cleaner and to all persons who work on or use the cleaner
regarding the procedures to follow.
Carefully read these operating instructions before starting any work on or
using the cleaner. Your personal safety and the safety of the cleaner can
only be ensured if you act as described in the operating instructions.
Store the operating instructions in such a way that it is accessible to the
owner and the operating staff during the entire life cycle of the cleaner.
When the location is changed or the cleaner is sold make sure you also
provide the operating instructions.
Notes on the Illustrations
The illustrations in these operating instructions show the cleaner in a simpli-
fied form. The actual design of the cleaner can differ from the illustration. For
detailed views and dimensions of the cleaner please refer to the design
documents.

Notes for the Reader
Symbols and Highlighting
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Symbols and Highlighting
In these operating instructions, important information is highlighted by
symbols or special formatting. The following examples illustrate the most
important types of highlighting.
DANGER
Warning: Fatal injuries.
Failure to observe the warning can cause serious damage to health, or even
death.
ÎThe arrow identifies a precautionary measure you have to take to avoid
the hazard.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Warning: Explosions.
Failure to observe the warning may result in a severe explosion.
ÎThe arrow identifies a precautionary measure you have to take to avoid
the hazard.
WARNING
Warning: Serious Injuries.
Failure to observe the warning note can result in serious damage to health.
ÎThe arrow identifies a precautionary measure you have to take to avoid
the hazard.
CAUTION
Warning: Injuries.
Failure to observe the warning note can result in minor or moderate damage
to health.
ÎThe arrow identifies a precautionary measure you have to take to avoid
the hazard.
NOTE
Warning: Damage to property.
Non-observance of the warning note can cause serious damage to the
cleaner or in the vicinity of the control module.
ÎThe arrow identifies a precautionary measure you have to take to avoid
the hazard.
Carry out the following steps: = Start of a set of instructions.
1. First step in a sequence of operations.
2. Second step in a sequence of operations.
¬Result of the previous operation.
9The operation is complete, the goal has been achieved.

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Abbreviations and Terms
TIP
Further useful information.
Abbreviations and Terms
Abbreviation Explanation
ATEX ATEX is a widely used synonym for the European Union ATEX
directives. The designation ATEX is derived from the abbreviation
of the French ATmosphère EXplosive.
BS British Standard
bar Unit of measurement of pressure [bar]
All pressure data expressed in [bar/psi] is assumed to be gauge
pressure [barg/psig] unless explicitly specified otherwise.
BSP British Standard Pipe
approx. approximately
°C Unit of measurement of temperature [degree Celsius]
DN DIN nominal width
DIN German standard issued by DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung
e.V, German Institute for Standardization)
EN European Standard
GEA GEA AG group of companies
GEA stands for Global Engineering Alliance
h Unit of measurement of time [hour]
ISO International standard issued by the International Organization for
Standardization
kg Unit of measurement of weight [kilogram]
l Unit of measurement of volume [litre]
min. minimum
max. maximum
mm Unit of measurement of length [millimetre]
μm Unit of measurement of length [micrometre]
Mmetric
NPT National Pipe Thread
Nm Unit of measurement of work [newton metre]
UNIT OF TORQUE 1 Nm = 0.737 lbft
Pound-Force (lb) + Feet (ft)
PA Polyamide
PEEK Polyether ether ketone
C-PEEK Polyether ether ketone containing carbon
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene

Notes for the Reader
Abbreviations and Terms
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a/f Indicates the size of spanners
width across flats
Inch OD Pipe dimension acc. to British standard
(BS), Outside Diameter
Inch IPS US pipe dimension
Iron Pipe Size
Abbreviation Explanation

9 Safety
Operator's Duties
Safety
Safety Note
The cleaner is operationally reliable. It was built according to state-of-the art
standards.
Nevertheless, the cleaner can pose dangers, especially if
•the cleaner is not used in accordance with its intended use,
•the cleaner is not used correctly,
•the cleaner is operated under impermissible operating conditions.
Operator's Duties
In your capacity as operator of the facility you bear a particular responsibility
for the proper and safe handling of the cleaner in your facility. Only use the
cleaner when it is in perfect condition to prevent danger to persons and
property.
These operating instructions contain the information you and your staff need
for the safe and reliable operation during the entire service life of the cleaner.
Be sure to read these operating instructions carefully and ensure that the
measures described here are observed.

Safety
Qualification of Staff
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The operator's duty of care includes planning the necessary safety
measures and monitoring that these measures are observed. The following
principles apply:
•Only allow qualified staff to work on the cleaner.
•The operator must authorize the staff to carry out the relevant tasks.
•Working areas and the entire environment of the cleaner must be neat
and clean.
•The staff must wear suitable work clothing and personal protective
equipment. As the operator of the facility make sure that work clothing
and personal protective equipment are used.
•Instruct the staff with regard to any properties of the product which might
pose a health risk and the preventative measures to be taken.
•Have a qualified first-aider on call during the operation, who can initiate
the necessary first-aid measures in case of an emergency.
•Clearly define processes, lines of authority and responsibilities asso-
ciated with the cleaner. Everybody must know what to do in case of an
emergency. Instruct the staff in this respect at regular intervals.
•The signs relating to the cleaner must always be complete and legible.
Check, clean and replace the signs as necessary at regular intervals.
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Carry out regular checks. This way you can ensure that these measures are
actually observed.
Qualification of Staff
This section contains information about the qualifications that staff working
on the cleaner must have.
Operating and maintenance staff must
•have the necessary qualification to carry out their tasks,
•be instructed with regard to possible dangers,
•know and observe the safety instructions given in the documentation.
Only allow qualified electricians to carry out work on the electrical equipment
or have a qualified electrician supervise the work.
Only allow specially trained staff to carry out any work on explosion-
protected equipment. When working on explosion-protected equipment
observe the standards DIN EN 60079-14 for gases and DIN EN 50281-1-2
for dusts.
The following minimum qualifications are required:
•Vocational training as a skilled worker who can work on the cleaner inde-
pendently.
•Sufficient instruction to work on the cleaner under the supervision and
direction of a qualified specialist.