HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS MRF4 User manual

MRF4
MultiRheo Filter
10 bar
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
English (translation of original instructions)
Keep for future reference.
Documentation no.: 3214670d

Imprint
Imprint
Manufacturer / publisher and responsible for the content:
HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH
Industriegebiet
66273 Sulzbach / Saar
Germany
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Fax:
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E-mail:
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Homepage:
www.hydac.com
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Saarbrücken, HRB 17216
Executive director:
Mathias Dieter,
Dipl.Kfm. Wolfgang Haering
Documentation Representative
Mr. Günter Harge
c/o HYDAC International GmbH, Industriegebiet, 66280 Sulzbach / Saar
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These documents have been created and inspected with the greatest care.
However, errors cannot be ruled out completely.
The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Content
Content
Imprint............................................................................................................2
Documentation Representative ...................................................................2
Content ..........................................................................................................3
Preface...........................................................................................................5
Technical Support........................................................................................5
Modifications to the Product ........................................................................5
Warranty......................................................................................................5
Using the documentation.............................................................................6
Safety information ........................................................................................7
Signal words and their meaning in the safety information and
instructions ..................................................................................................7
Structure of the safety information and instructions.....................................8
Warning signs used .....................................................................................8
Signs used for giving orders ........................................................................8
Others used symbols...................................................................................9
Signs used for the required specialist personnel .........................................9
Specialist personnel – Mechanical ...........................................................9
Specialist personnel – Electricity ..............................................................9
Observe regulatory information .................................................................10
Proper/designated use...............................................................................10
Improper Use or Use Deviating from Intended Use ...................................11
Wear suitable clothing ...............................................................................11
Qualifications of personnel / target group ..................................................12
Dangers by pressure in the hydraulic system............................................14
Unpacking filter housing............................................................................14
Storing the filter housing ...........................................................................14
Decoding the model code label .................................................................15
Checking the scope of delivery .................................................................16
Technical Description.................................................................................17
Calculating the pressure loss of the filter housing / filter element..............18
Housing
p∆
: Pressure loss curve, housing ............................................18
Filter element-
p∆
: pressure loss calculation, filter element....................18
R (Resistance) Factors...........................................................................19
Filter material ......................................................................................19
Maximum differential pressure at the filter element.............................19
Filter element Flexmicron P (Premium)...............................................19
Filter element FlexMicron S (Standard)...............................................20
Filter element Flexmicron E (Economy) ..............................................20
Dimensions and Operating elements of the filter housing .....................21
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Content
Dimensions................................................................................................22
Hydraulic diagram......................................................................................23
Setting up / fastening / mounting the filter housing ................................24
Hydraulically connecting the filter housing.................................................24
Notes on pipes/hosing............................................................................25
Putting the filter housing into operation...................................................26
Performing maintenance............................................................................26
Replacing the filter elements .....................................................................27
Locating spare parts...................................................................................30
Putting the filter housing out of operation ...............................................32
Shutting down filter housing .....................................................................32
Disposing of the filter housing ..................................................................32
Technical details.........................................................................................32
Attachment ..................................................................................................33
Customer Service/ Service ........................................................................33
Model code ................................................................................................34
Index..........................................................................................................35
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Preface
Preface
This operating manual was made to the best of our knowledge. Nevertheless
and despite the greatest care, it cannot be excluded that mistakes could have
crept in. Therefore please understand that in the absence of any provisions
to the contrary hereinafter our warranty and liability – for any legal reasons
whatsoever – are excluded in respect of the information in this instruction
manual. In particular, we shall not be liable for lost profit or other financial
loss. This exclusion of liability does not apply in cases of intent and gross
negligence. Moreover, it does not apply to defects which have been
deceitfully concealed or whose absence has been guaranteed, nor in cases
of culpable harm to life, physical injury and damage to health. If we
negligently breach any material contractual obligation, our liability shall be
limited to foreseeable damage. Claims due to Product Liability shall remain
unaffected.
Technical Support
Contact our technical sales department if you have any questions on our
product. When contacting us, please always include the model/type
designation and article no. of the product:
Fax:
[phone]
E-mail:
[e-mail]
Modifications to the Product
We would like to point out that changes to the product (e.g., purchasing
options, etc.) may result in the information in the operating instructions no
longer being completely accurate or sufficient.
After modification or repair work that affects the safety of the product has
been carried out on components, the product may not be returned to
operation until it has been checked and released by a HYDAC technician.
Please notify us immediately of any modifications made to the product
whether by you or a third party.
Warranty
For the warranty provided by us, please refer to the terms of delivery of
HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH.
You will find these under www.hydac.com -> Legal information.
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Preface
Using the documentation
Note that the method described for locating specific information
does not release you from your responsibility of carefully reading
these instructions prior to starting the unit up for the first time and
at regular intervals in the future.
WHAT do I want to know?
I determine which topic I am looking for.
WHERE can I find the information I’m looking for?
The documentation has a table of contents at the beginning. There, I select
the chapter I'm looking for and the corresponding page number.
de
HYDACFiltertechnikGmbH
BeWa123456ade
Se ite x
Produkt/Kapitel
200x-xx- xx
The documentation number with its index enables you to order another copy
of the operating and maintenance instructions. The index is incremented
every time the manual is revised or changed.
Chapter description
Page number
Edition date
Document language
Documentation no.
with index/
file name
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Safety information
Safety information
The unit was built according to the statutory provisions valid at the time of
delivery and satisfies current safety requirements.
Any residual hazards are indicated by safety information and instructions and
are described in the operating instructions.
Observe all safety and warning instructions attached to the unit. They must
always be complete and legible.
Do not operate the unit unless all the safety devices are present.
Secure the hazardous areas which may arise between the unit and other
equipment.
Maintain the unit inspection intervals prescribed by law.
Document the results in an inspection certificate and keep it until the next
inspection.
Signal words and their meaning in the safety information and
instructions
In these instructions you will find the following signal words:
DANGER
DANGER – The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a high level
of risk, which, if not avoided, will result lethal or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING – The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a medium
level of risk, which, if not avoided, can result lethal or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION – The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a low level
of risk, which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE – The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a high level
of risk, which, if not avoided, will result in damage to property.
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Safety information
Structure of the safety information and instructions
All warning instructions in this manual are highlighted with pictograms and
signal words. The pictogram and the signal word indicate the severity of the
danger.
Warning instructions listed before an activity are laid out as follows:
HAZARD SYMBOL
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of danger
Consequence of the danger
►Measures to avert danger
Warning signs used
These signs are listed for all safety information and instructions in these
operating instructions which indicate particular hazards to persons, property
or the environment.
Danger point warning
Signs used for giving orders
These symbols are listed for all safety information and instructions in these
operating instructions which indicate particular hazards to persons, property
or the environment.
Follow the operating and maintenance instructions
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Safety information
Others used symbols
The following symbols found you in this operation instructions.
Tip for handling the product
Tools required
Signs used for the required specialist personnel
These symbols show the required training/knowledge for installation work
and/or maintenance work.
Specialist personnel – Mechanical
Only specialist personnel with training as mechanics and
the following knowledge:
•Safe handling/use of tools
•Fitting and connection of hydraulic tubes and
connections
•Product-specific knowledge
•Knowledge about how to handle operating media.
Specialist personnel – Electricity
Only specialist personnel with training as electricians and
the following knowledge:
•Safe handling/use of tools
•Fitting and connection of electrical lines, electrical
machinery, sockets, etc.
•Checking the phase sequence
•Product-specific knowledge
•Knowledge about how to handle operating media.
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Safety information
Observe regulatory information
Observe the following regulatory information and guidelines:
•Legal and local regulations for accident prevention
•Legal and local regulations for environmental protection
•Country-specific regulations, organization-specific regulations
Proper/designated use
Use the filter housing only for the application described in the following:
The MultiRheo Filter MRF is a stationary filtration unit used for the full-flow
and bypass filtration of low-viscosity fluids.
The filter housing is intended hold Flex Micron filter elements.
Making sure that the pressure equipment is operated within the permitted
usage ranges is to be guaranteed by suitable monitoring and safety
equipment. Please see: Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU).
NOTICE
Impermissible operating media/conditions
The filter housing will be damaged.
►The filter housing may only be used in connection with mineral oils,
mineral-oil-based raffinates or coolants.
Proper or designated use of the product extends to the following:
•Observing all instructions contained in the instruction manual.
•Adhering to maintenance work.
•Operation only reciprocal, this means the switching lever always has
to be in an end position.
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