OMEGA AIR TACm Series User manual
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing the product. Trouble free
and safe operating of the product can only be guaranteed if recommendations and
conditions stated in this manual are respected.
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Installation and operating
manual
TACm
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Components
Part
1
Body filled with AC
2
Rod with thread
3
Cap nut
4
Top cover
5
Bottom cover
6
Legs
7
Screw
2
3
4
5
1
6
7
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Technical data
SIZES
ADSORBER
HOUSING
CONN.
SIZE
FLOW CAPACITY*
DIMENSIONS
ACTIVATED
CARBON
VOLUME
WEIGHT
[inch]
[m3/h]
[scfm]
A[mm]
B[mm]
C[mm]
[kg]
[l]
[kg]
TACm 6
G 3/8”
6
3,5
492
164
130
0,5
1,3
4
TACm 12
G 3/8”
12
7,1
687
164
130
1
2,2
5,5
TACm 23
G 3/8”
24
14,1
1077
164
130
1,8
3,9
8,2
TACm 35
G 3/8”
36
21,2
1466
164
130
2,7
5,6
11,1
TACm 56
G 1/2”
60
35,3
1082
212
160
4,8
10
17,4
TACm 70
G 1/2”
75
41,1
1277
212
160
5,8
12,2
20,3
TACm 105
G 1/2”
105
61,8
1677
212
160
8
16,6
26
* Refers to 1bar(a) and 20°C at 7 barg operating pressure and inlet temperature 20°C
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Operating temperature
1,5 - 50 °C
35 –122 °F
Operating pressure
0 - 16 bar(g)
0 - 232 psi
Oil vapour content (nominal)(1)
< 0,003 mg/m3
(1)at inlet concentration < 0,01 mg/m3, liquid content should be removed in advance by
fine coalescing filtration
MATERIALS
Housing material
Aluminium
Fittings, Screws
Steel (Galvanized, Stainless)
Sealing
NBR
Outside protection
Powder paint coated (Epoxy-polyester base)
Lubricant
Shell cassida grease RLS 2
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CORRECTION FACTORS
To calculate the correct capacity of a given adsorber based on actual operating conditions, multiply the
nominal flow capacity by the appropriate correction factor(s).
CORRECTED CAPACITY = NOMINAL FLOW CAPACITY x COP
OPERATING PRESSURE
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE PED 2014/68/EU (Fluid group 2)
TACm 6 - 70
Category 1, Module A
TACm 105
Category 2, Module H
There is Technical datasheet available. For additional technical specification, contact
manufacturer.
Safety instructions
The relevant safety at work and accident prevention regulations, plus operating instructions,
shall apply for operating the tower. The tower has been constructed in accordance with the
generally recognized rules of engineering. It complies with the requirements of directive
2014/68/EU concerning pressure equipment.
Ensure that installation complies with local laws for operation and routine testing of
pressure equipment at the place of installation.
Operator/user of the tower should make himself familiar with the function, installation and
start-up of the unit. All the safety information is always intended to ensure your personal
safety.
[bar]
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
[psi]
29
44
58
72
87
100
115
130
145
160
174
189
203
218
232
COP
0,38
0,5
0,63
0,75
0,88
1
1,13
1,25
1,38
1,50
1,63
1,75
1,88
2,00
2,13
[bar]
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
COT
1
0,98
0,97
0,92
0,86
0,75
0,60
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•Do not exceed max. operating pressure or operating temperature range (see data
label).
•The permissible working temperatures and pressures for ad-on parts and tower
elements are given under Technical data for those ad-ons. Maximum temperature
and pressure for assembled system is the lowest of any individual part.
•It is necessary to ensure that the unit is equipped with the corresponding safety and
test devices to prevent the permissible operating parameters from being exceeded.
•Tower has been designed for a primarily static pressure. Rapid changes of pressure
are not allowed.
•Ensure that the tower is not subject to vibrations that could cause fatigue fractures.
•Tower is not to be subjected to mechanical stresses.
•The medium used may not have any corrosive components that could attack the
materials of the tower in a way that is not permitted. Do not use the adsorber in
hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmospheres.
•All installation and maintenance work on the tower may only be carried out by
trained and experienced specialists.
•It is forbidden to carry out any kind of work on the tower and piping, including
welding and constructional changes, etc.
•A pressure gauge, which shows the operational pressure, must be installed in the
unit, respectively in the pipeline.
•Depressurize the system before carrying out the installation work. The unit must be
installed vertically in the piping.
•Ensure that tower is installed without any stresses.
•Use original spare parts only.
•Use the device for appropriate purpose only.
Appropriate use
TACm series adsorbers are designed for high efficient removal of oil vapours from
compressed air and vacuum systems. This appliance must be used only for the
purpose for which it was specifically designed. All other uses are to be considered
incorrect and will void warranty.
Specifically:
❑tower can only be used for “GROUPE 2” fluids (PED 2014/68/EU).
❑tower can not be used for explosive, toxic, flammable, corrosive and “GROUPE 1”
fluids (PED 2014/68/EU).
Warning: internal corrosion can seriously reduce the safety of installation: check it during
changing the activated carbon.
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The manufacturer will under no circumstances be responsible for any damage resulting from
improper, incorrect or unreasonable use.
Use genuine spare parts only. Any damage or malfunction caused by the use of ungenuine
parts is not covered by Warranty or Product Liability.
Installation
Place the tower on suitable straight surface or pedestal. If needed or requested, fix it with
screws through holes in tower’s legs.
Before first operation!!!
Because of filling and transportation there can be more dust in the tower. For first operation
use old downstream filter element (or, if system allow, without outlet pipe connection) to
remove the dust.
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Commissioning
PRESSURIZATION
Rapid pressurization can cause damage to the activated carbon tower! Activated carbon
tower should be pressurised extremely slowly through an appropriate valve at the inlet.
During the pressurisation process the outlet valve should remain closed and the adsorption
dryer should not be operational.
Follow the pressurisation procedure:
•Make certain that the outlet valve is closed.
•Open the inlet valve slightly until you hear first flow noise.
•Wait until you no longer hear flow noise.
•Fully open the inlet valve and wait until the manometer indicates that tower is
pressurised to the operating pressure.
OPENING OUTLET VALVE
Opening of the outlet valve should be done extremely slowly especially when the system
downstream of the valve is not pressurized.
Follow the procedure:
•Open the outlet valve slightly until you hear first flow noise.
•Wait until you no longer hear flow noise.
•Fully open the outlet valve.
Maintenance
•Replace activated carbon cartridge(s) every 6 months or sooner if required
(cartridges can be replaced trough upper cap –unscrew 4 acorn nuts and remove
cap).
•Damaged components are to be replaced by new ones. If a marked degree of
damage is found, the entire tower is to be replaced.
•Tower has been designed for a life of 10 years in normal operating environment.
After 10 years periodical checks of tower integrity are strongly recommended for
safe operation.
•Carry out a check for leaks once the maintenance work has been finished.
Before maintenance depressurize the system!
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Warranty exclusion
The guarantee shall be void if:
•The operating instructions were not followed with respect to initial commissioning
and maintenance.
•The unit was not operated properly and appropriately.
•The unit was operated when it was clearly defective.
•Non-original spare parts or replacement parts were used.
•The unit was not operated within the permissible technical parameters.
•Unauthorised constructional changes were made to the unit or if parts of the unit
that may not be opened were dismantled.
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