Hydac VMU Series Manual

VarnishMitigation Unit
VMU 1 ATEX
II 2G IIC (T4)
Operating and Maintenance Instructions
English (translation of original instructions)
Document no.: 10000649233

Imprint
Imprint
Publisher and responsible for the content:
HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH
Postfach 1251
66273 Sulzbach / Saarland
Germany
Phone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
E-mail:
[e-mail]
Homepage:
www.hydac.com
Court of Registration:
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
Phone:
[phone]
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[phone]
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[e-mail]
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All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form (print,
photocopy or by other means) or processed, duplicated or distributed using
electronic systems without the written consent of the publisher.
These documents have been created and inspected with the greatest care.
However, errors cannot be ruled out completely.
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Contents
Contents
Imprint............................................................................................................2
Documentation Representative ...................................................................2
Contents ........................................................................................................3
Preface...........................................................................................................5
Technical Support........................................................................................5
Modifications to the Product ........................................................................5
Warranty......................................................................................................5
Using the documentation.............................................................................6
Safety information ........................................................................................7
Hazard symbols...........................................................................................7
Signal words and their meaning in the safety information and
instructions ..................................................................................................9
Structure of the safety information and instructions ..................................10
Observe regulatory information .................................................................10
Proper/Designated Use .............................................................................11
Explosion protection as per EU Directive ...............................................14
Improper Use or Use Deviating from Intended Use...................................15
Qualifications of personnel / target group..................................................16
Wear suitable clothing ...............................................................................18
Stoppage in an emergency (EMERGENCY STOP) ..................................18
Transporting the unit..................................................................................19
Transport with a crane...............................................................................20
Transport with train / truck .........................................................................20
Decoding the name plate ...........................................................................21
Checking the scope of delivery .................................................................23
Characteristics of the unit..........................................................................24
Unit components.........................................................................................25
Unit dimensions ..........................................................................................26
Hydraulic circuit..........................................................................................27
Installing power unit...................................................................................28
Setting up the unit ......................................................................................29
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Contents
Connecting up unit .....................................................................................30
Notes on pipes and hoses.........................................................................31
Connecting the inlet port (IN).....................................................................32
Connecting outlet (OUT) port .................................................................33
Electrical connection of the unit.................................................................34
Preparing the unit for operation ................................................................35
Switching unit on/off ..................................................................................36
Venting varnish exchanger column............................................................37
Bleeding the pre-filter and safety filter .......................................................37
Performing maintenance............................................................................38
Depressurizing...........................................................................................39
Changing VME elements...........................................................................40
Changing the prefilter / safety filter element ..............................................44
Replacing the filling level limit switch.........................................................48
Cleaning the suction screen in the lance...................................................49
Storing the unit / taking it out of operation ..............................................50
Disposing of the unit ..................................................................................50
Disposing of VME / filter elements ............................................................50
Spare parts ..................................................................................................51
VarnishMitigation Elements .......................................................................57
Filter elements for pre-filter and contamination filter .................................57
Technical Data ............................................................................................58
Model Code .................................................................................................60
Customer Service / Service........................................................................61
Germany....................................................................................................61
USA ...........................................................................................................61
EU Declaration of Conformity....................................................................61
Index ............................................................................................................62
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Preface
Preface
These operating instructions were 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 these operating instructions. 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 code, serial
no. and part no. of the product:
Fax:
[phone]
E-mail:
filtersy[email protected]
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 General Terms of Sale
and 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
all 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.
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HYDACFiltertechnikGmbH
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Se ite x
Produkt/Kapitel
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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.
Hazard symbols
These symbols are listed for all safety information and instructions in these
operating instructions which indicate particular hazards to persons, property
or the environment.
Observe these instructions and act with particular caution in such cases.
Pass all safety information and instructions on to other users.
General hazard
Danger due to electrical voltage / current
Exposed electrical components
Danger of electrical shock
Danger due to operating pressure
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Safety information
Risk of burns due to hot surfaces
Substances that are health hazards or irritants
Danger from explosive atmosphere
Danger of explosion in explosive atmospheres
This symbol marks safety indications that refer particularly
to explosion protection.
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Safety information
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 mi
nor 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
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.
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