Hydac OFX Manual

OFX
Filtration unit
Operating and Maintenance Instructions
English (translation of original instructions)
Document No.: 3796731

Imprint
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Imprint
Publisher and responsible for the content:
HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH
Postfach 1251
66273 Sulzbach / Saarland
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
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
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
© HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH
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.
Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

Content
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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 instructions........................................................................................7
Hazard symbols...........................................................................................7
Signal words and their meaning in the safety information and
instructions ..................................................................................................8
Structure of the safety information and instructions.....................................9
Observe regulatory information ...................................................................9
Proper/Designated Use .............................................................................10
Improper Use or Use Deviating from Intended Use ...................................11
Qualifications of personnel / target group ..................................................12
Wear suitable clothing ...............................................................................13
Stoppage in an emergency (EMERGENCY STOP)...................................13
Unpacking the unit......................................................................................13
Transporting the unit..................................................................................14
Storing the unit ...........................................................................................15
Decoding the model code label .................................................................16
Checking the scope of delivery .................................................................18
Characteristics of the unit..........................................................................19
Unit components.........................................................................................20
Working principle of the unit .....................................................................22
Hydraulic diagram.......................................................................................23
Dimensions..................................................................................................24
Preparing the unit for operation ................................................................25

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Electrical connection..................................................................................26
Hanging the suction hose ..........................................................................27
Connecting pressure hose to high-pressure port.......................................27
Connecting pressure hose to depressurized tank......................................27
Selecting operating modes ........................................................................28
Filling depressurized tanks ........................................................................29
Filling of preloaded hydraulic systems .......................................................32
Observe the clogging indicator. ................................................................36
Performing Maintenance ............................................................................37
Changing the filter element........................................................................37
Cleaning/replacing the suction strainer......................................................39
Suction strainer cleaning interval............................................................39
Errors and troubleshooting........................................................................42
Resetting overload protection ....................................................................44
Customer service........................................................................................45
Taking the unit out of operation ................................................................45
Shutting down the unit ...............................................................................45
Disposing of the unit ..................................................................................45
Spare parts ..................................................................................................46
Overview of spare parts.............................................................................46
Spare parts list...........................................................................................47
Technical specifications ............................................................................48
Model Code..................................................................................................49
Filtration unit ..............................................................................................49
Filter element.............................................................................................49
EC declaration of conformity.....................................................................50
Index ............................................................................................................51

Preface
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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
If you have any questions, suggestions, or encounter any problems of a
technical nature, please don't hesitate to contact us. When contacting us,
please always include the model/type designation and article no. of the
product:
Fax: [phone] / 509 - 9046
E-mail: [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.
When making modifications or performing repair work to components
affecting the safety of the product, the product may not be put back into
operation until it has been examined and released by a HYDAC
representative.
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'll find this under www.hydac.com -> Legal information

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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 you want to know?
I determine which topic I am looking for.
WHERE can I find the information I’m looking for?
The document has a table of contents at the beginning. I select the chapter
I'm looking for and the corresponding page number.
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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 by
one digit every time the manual is revised or changed.
Chapter description
Page number
Edition date
Document language
Documentation no.
with index/
file name

Safety instructions
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Safety instructions
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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Risk of burns due to hot surfaces
Substances that are health hazards or irritants
Danger from explosive atmosphere
Signal words and their meaning in the safety information and
instructions
DANGER
DANGER indicates a danger with a high risk and which will lead to death or
serious injury if not avoided.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a danger with a medium risk and which can lead to
death or serious injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a danger with a low risk and which can lead to minor
injury if not avoided.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a danger which will lead to damage to property if not
avoided.

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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:
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of danger
Consequence of the danger
HAZARD SYMBOL
►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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Proper/Designated Use
Use the unit only for the application described in the following.
The Filtration Unit is a portable fluid service unit for filling hydraulic systems,
flushing small hydraulic systems, for offline filtration and recirculation with
simultaneous filtration.
Proper or designated use of the product extends to the following:
observing all instructions contained in the instruction manual.
performing inspection and maintenance work.
NOTICE
Impermissible operating media
The unit will be destroyed
►Operate the unit using only:
- the mineral oils specified in DIN 51524; DIN 51525 or
- mineral-oil-based fluids as specified in DIN 1524-1 to DIN 1524-3,
HLPD.
►Never pump:
- water
- aggressive fluids
- acids
- solvents
- oily sludge or sediment in the oil tank
►Never operate the unit without a suction strainer.