Geovent W3 Filter Unit User manual

Version 2.0 02.02.17
W3
FILTERUNIT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
www.geovent.com

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Content
Product description of Geovent W3 Filterunit .......3
Safety .....................................3
Intended use ................................3
Commissioning .............................4
Unpacking the Geovent W3 Filterunit .............4
Connecting the intake elements .................4
Use of a suction arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Use of a suction hose .........................4
Connecting the device ........................4
Explanation of the control elements ..............4
Maintenance ...............................4
General indications ...........................4
Changing intervals of the filter elements ..........4
Replacing the filters...........................5
Removing the filter elements ...................5
Replacing the filter elements ...................5
Inserting the new filters .......................6
Disposal and disassembly .....................6
Troubleshooting..............................6
Technical data ............................. 6
List of spare parts ............................6
Intended use
Carefully read this manual before you use the system
and observe the safety instructions in order to avoid in-
juries!
Keep this manual in a safe place!
Observe all instructions marked on the product!
Observe the indications of the manufacturer.
Geovent W3 Filterunit is mainly used for the extraction of
dry dusts and fumes. To this end, the unit can be equip-
ped with a flexible suction arm or a suction hose.
Prohibition of application! Do not use the unit for the
extraction of:
Moist fumes, explosive mixtures of substances, easily
inflammable dusts and gases, liquids, aggressive or or-
ganic substances, burning or glowing substances etc.
Do not use the unit in explosive zones.
The polluted air is taken in by the suction hood and en-
ters into the filter unit. The operator can adjust the sucti-
on hood to every position within his reach. The extracti-
on power can be regulated with the help of the regulating
flap that is integrated in the hood.
In the filter unit, the gross dust particles are separated
in the gross filter (pos. 10), while the finer dusts are se-
parated in the prefilter (pos. 11). An activated carbon
filter (pos. 12) is inserted between the prefilter and the
main filter in order to absorb gases. The main filter (pos.
13) separates very fine fume particles with a separation
efficiency of more than 99 %.
The cleaned air is returned to the working space via the
outlet grid at the back of the unit.
Attention!
As soon as the resistance of the filter has achieved a
maximum value, due to the separated particles, the inte-
grated monitoring electronics triggers the alarm
of the signal horn (pos. 3) indicating that the filters must
be replaced (see chapter „Maintenance“).

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Product Description
Geovent W3 Filterunit. Safety instructions
The unit is constructed according to the state of the art
and the approved safety regulations. Nevertheless, the
use can cause dangers to life and limb or damages of
the machine. Due to this, read the following
safety notes before using the product.
WARNING!
Working with the device and at live components includes
the danger of electric shocks or of accidentally restarting
the device. Both cases mean danger to life and limb.
► While opening, cleaning and maintaining the unit
or while changing parts, disconnect the filter unit
from the mains supply and secure it from being
restarted.
► The unit must not be used if the mains cable is not
in perfect condition.
► Do not use the filter unit if one or more parts of the
unit are faulty, missing or damaged.
► Observe the approved supply voltage!
(Observe the indications on the name plate).
Without appropriate intake elements, the dusts and fu-
mes are not sufficiently extracted. This also applies to
missing filter inserts and a false conduct of the exhaust
air because it can affect the cleaning function.
This can lead to dangers for the respiratory tracts.
► Before starting up the unit, all filter elements must
be inserted (gross filter, prefilter, activated carbon
filter, main filter). Geovent W3 filterunit must not
be used without filter inserts.
► The extraction element (suction arm or suction
hose) must be connected to the filter unit before
the start-up. Place the extraction element as close
to the emission source as possible.
► The air outlet opening must not be covered or
blocked.
► Only use original GEOVENT spare parts!
Otherwise, the warranty expires. The warranty
terms can be found at:
WWW.GEOVENT.COM
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main switch ON/OFF
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating hours meter
3 ................ Acoustic alarm for filter exchange
4 ...........Connection opening for the Suction arm
5 ................................Filter Housing
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance hatch
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snap fastener for maintenance hatch
8 ................................... Retainer
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connection for the suction hose
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (delivery including covering plate)
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gross filter (placed onto prefilter)
11 . . . . . . . Prefilter (placed onto activated carbon filter)
12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Activated carbon filter
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (inserted in the main filter)
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main filter
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mains cable with mains plug
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swivel caster wheel with brake
16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swivel caster wheel
17 . . . . . . . . . . . Screw for assembly of the suction arm
18 . . . . . . Lock washer for assembly of the suction arm
19 . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotary flange for assembly of the arm
20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outlet of the cleaned air

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Commissioning
Unpacking the Geovent W3 Filterunit
The Geovent W3 is delivery completely packed in a car-
ton. The enclosed intake element (suction arm or sucti-
on hose) is separately packed.
Attention !
The intake element must be fitted to the device before
the start-up. Always make sure that the device is in a
safe position and that the brakes at the swivel caster
wheels are pulled.
Use of a suction arm
The suction arm is fixed with the help of the rotary flange
(pos. 19), screws (pos. 17) and lock washers (pos. 18) to
the upper connection opening (pos. 4) of the main unit.
Use of a suction hose
If you use a suction hose, use the connection opening
on the side of the main unit.
(pos. 9). In this case, fix the cover panel to the upper
connection opening (pos 4.).
Connecting the device
Connect the device to the mains supply
Explanation of the control elements
Pos. 1
The main switch switches the filter unit on or off.
Pos. 2
The operating hours meter counts the operating hours
as soon as the main switch is pushed.
Pos. 3
The alarm indicates whether the suction performance is
sufficient. If it is triggered, the filters must be replaced.
Maintenance
General indications
The filtration of the dust particles increase the saturation
degree of the filter cartridge and reduces the extraction
performance.
The saturation degree of the filter cartridge is monitored
electronically. In order to maintain the extraction per-
formance of the device, the filters must be replaced as
soon as the alarm signal (pos. 3) is triggered.
Pull the mains plug for all kinds of maintenance tasks.
Only replace the filters in sufficiently ventilated rooms
and with an appropriate respiration protection. Dispose
of the filters according to national regulations in your
country.
Changing intervals of the filter elements
After a certain amount of operating hours, the filter
elements must be replaced.
Depending on the application, filters may require
replacement more frequently. Under normal circumstances,
we recommend the following changing intervals.
Details adjustment pressure switch
- Close the air inlet half
- Adjust the small screw to the right
- The signal for the filter changing can come
17 18
19
Gross Filter
Prefilter
Activated Carbon Filter
Main Filter
50 operating hours
100 operating hours
100 operating hours
200 operating hours
Filter element
Recommended operating
period
Remove this cap and turn
the smal screw to the right

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With the complete open air inlet the filter signal should
not come
Replacing the filters
Attention!
All filter elements are non-returnable filters. Every kind of
manual cleaning can destroy the filter. Pollutants pene-
trate into the ambient air and can endanger your health.
Only use original Geovent spare filters.
Otherwise, the function of the Geovent W3 filterunit can-
not be guaranteed!
Removing the filter elements
► Switch off the Geovent W3 Filter Unit at the
main switch (pos. 1)
► Open the snap fastener (pos. 7) and fold the
maintenance door (pos. 6) up.
Prevent the Geovent W3 filterunit from being ac-
cidentally restarted by disconnecting the mains
plug from the socket.
► Take the handle of the main filter (pos. 13), lift
it up slightly and pull it in your direction.
Now grasp the wooden side at the back and
carefully remove the main filter from the main unit.
► While changing, place the main filter onto one
of its wooden sides in order not to damage or
pollute the sealing at the bottom.
Replacing the filter elements
► Which filter element must be replaced depends
on the pollution degree of the individual filters.
It can vary and depends on the application.
However, please consider our recommended
changing intervals. We recommend that you
take note of the amount of operating hours
every time you replace a filter.
► The construction of the filter elements
corresponds to the following order:
Pos. 10: Gross filter
Pos. 11: Prefilter
Pos. 13: Main filter
Pos. 12: Activated
carbon filter
F a u l t P os s i b l e cause R e m e dy
E x tr ac tio n
p e r f o r mance
t oo weak
( F u m es are
n o t or h a r d ly
e x tr ac te d) .
Fi l t er elemen t s are saturated. R e p l a c e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n ts , dispose of
t h e used fi l t e rs a pp r o p r i a t e l y !
The throttle valve of t h e s u c t i o n hood
is c l osed .
Open the throttle valve.
The s u c t i o n hose or s u c t i o n arm is not or
not c o rr ec t l y c l osed .
Check t h e pos i t i o n of t h e s u c t i o n hose
o r t h e s u c t i o n arm and c o nn ec t it if
n e c e ss a r y .
The clean air outlet is narrowed o r
covered.
Check t h e clean air o u t l et, repair t h e fault
if ne ces s a r y .
The s u c t i o n d u c t is n a rr o w ed . Check t h e s u c t i o n d u c t , repair t h e
fault if ne ces s a r y .
The s u c t i o n e l e m e n t is d a m a g e d . R e p l a c e t h e ex t r a c t i o n element.
The device
does no t
s t a r t .
The mains plug is not or n o t c o rr ec t l y
plugged into t h e socket.
C h ec k/ c o rr ec t t h e mains c o nn ec t i o n .
The socket is not supplied w i t h
vol t a g e.
Check t h e e l ec t r i c c i r c u it.
If necessary, c o n s u l t an e l ec t r i c i a n .
Troubleshooting

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Technical specifications
P r o d uc t des i g n at ion
Geovent W3 Filterunit
( 1 15 V, 50 Hz ), ( 1 15 V, 60 Hz ) and (230 V, 50 H z )
S u pp l y voltage 115 / 230 V
Type of c u rr e n t 1 P h
F r eq u e n c y50 / 60Hz
E n g i n e performance 1,1 kW
Nominal c u rr e n t 7,0A ( a t 230 V) / 1 3 ,2 A( a t 115 V)
V o l u m e t r i c air flow max. 1 6 00 m ³ /h
Depression max. 1 8 00 P a
IP r a ti n g IP 5 4
ISO class F
C o n t r o l voltage 115 / 230 V
W i dt h 580 mm
De pt h 580 mm
Height (without arm) 900 mm
Weight 80 kg
Filter elements Gross filter, prefilter, activated carbon filter, main filter
Extraction performance > 99 %
Sound pressure level 72 dB(A)
Ambient temperature +5 to +30 °C
Air humidity max. 70 %
Spare parts
Spare fi l t e rs
Gross fi l t e r , 15-205
P r efi lt e r , 1 piece 15-206
Main fi l t e r , 1 piece 15-207
A c t i va t ed carbon fi l t e r , 1 piece 15-208
Inserting the new filters
► Insert the main filter including all 3 filter ele-
ments into the housing of the Geovent W3 filter
unit.
The handle of the main filter must be adjusted
to the front.
► Close the maintenance door (pos. 6).
Make sure the retainer (pos. 8) must slide
inwards onto the wooden frame of the main filter
in order to clamp the main filter into the housing.
Close the snap fastener (pos. 7).

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6.0 EF-HOVEDGADEN 86 • DK-8831 LØGSTRUP
([phone] • [email protected]
Hereby declares that:
The product: Geovent W3 Filterunit
has been manufactured in compliance with the directi-
ons of the Directive Council of 14 June 1989 in common
approximation to the legislation of the member states
regarding machine safety (89/392/EEC amended by the
directive 91/368/EEC) with special reference to appen-
dix 1 in the Directive regarding basic health and safety
requirements in connection with the construction and
manufacturing of machinery.
Date: 02.02-17
Position: Managing Director
Name: Thomas Molsen
Signature : ____________________________
6.0 Declaration of conformity

HOVEDGADEN 86 • DK-8831 LØGSTRUP
([phone] • [email protected]