Parker Zander AKM 1 User manual

AKM 1-8 / 3D
Oil vapour adsorber
Operating manual
Revision 00—2018 /EN
Cod: 398H272179
( Generation - 3 )

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Index
Machine passport 3
General information 4
Manufacturer’s details .............................................................................................................. 4
Details on the dryer................................................................................................................... 4
About these operating instructions........................................................................................... 5
For your own safety 6
General safety notes................................................................................................................. 6
Intended use of the adsorber.................................................................................................... 7
Signs and hazard areas on the adsorber ................................................................................. 8
Transportation, installation and storage 10
Information on transportation packaging................................................................................ 10
What to do in the case of transport damage occurring? ........................................................ 10
Transporting and installing the adsorber................................................................................. 11
Storing the adsorber ............................................................................................................. 13
Technical product description 14
Summary drawing................................................................................................................... 14
Function description ............................................................................................................... 14
Installation 15
Preconditions for installation .................................................................................................. 15
Connect piping ....................................................................................................................... 16
Start-up 17
Requirements for initial start-up ............................................................................................. 17
Overview of operating and control elements .......................................................................... 18
Emergency shutdown .............................................................................................................18
Start up adsorber.................................................................................................................... 18
Monitoring adsorber operation 20
Shutdown and restart adsorber 21
Restart .................................................................................................................................... 22
Maintenance and repair of the adsorber 23
Notes on maintenance............................................................................................................ 23
Regular maintenance intervals................................................................................................ 24
Daily maintenance tasks ......................................................................................................... 25
Monthly maintenance tasks .................................................................................................... 25
Maintenance work to be completed every 12 months............................................................ 29
Identify and eliminate faults 31
Summary of faults................................................................................................................... 31
Annex with technical documentation 32
Technical data......................................................................................................................... 33
Replacement and wear part list .............................................................................................. 34
Installation on oor ................................................................................................................. 39

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Machine passport
It is the responsibility of the owner,
◊ to enter for the rst time any appliance data not stated above,
◊ to keep these appliance data up to date.
The above-stated appliance data provide for a clear identication of the adsorber and its
components, and signicantly facilitate any service measures.
Further important data on the adsorber such as the details on the permissible operating pres-
sure are found on the type plate (for position of the type plate see page 8 )

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General information
Manufacturer’s details
Name and address
Parker Hannifin Manufacturing S.r.l.
Sede Legale: Via Privata Archimede, 1- 2009 Corsico (MI) Italy
Sede Operativa: Gas Separation and Filtration Division EMEA - Strada Zona Industriale, 4
35020 S.Angelo di Piove (PD) Italy
tel [phone]- fax [phone]
Web-site: www. parker.com/hzd
e-mail: [e-mail]
Details on the dryer
Standard equipment
Adsorber, comprising:
◊ 1 single-chamber hollow section vessel, lled with purifying agent
◊ 1 downstream lter
Associated documents
◊ Operating instructions (present)
◊ Technical documentation (see annex)
◊ Operating manual for installed lters (separate document)
Notes on supplementary documents
Supplementary documents such as operating manuals for options or pertaining components
must always be heeded. They contain additional information, e.g. regarding maintenance,
and are therefore necessary for safe operation of the plant.

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About these operating instructions
These operating instructions contain basic information on the safe use of the adsorber.
Characters and symbols used
Work steps that you have to carry out in the sequence stated are marked by black tri-
angles.
◊ Lists are marked by a small box
Note:
These notes provide you with hints and information on the safe and efficient
handling of machines and devices.
Warning!
These safety notes warn against damage to property and help you to avoid
such damage.
Danger!
These danger notes with a grey background warn against personal injury and/
or danger to life and limb; danger notes help you to avoid serious or life-threa-
tening situations for yourself and/or third parties.
Target group of these operating instructions
These operating instructions are intended for all persons working on and using the adsorber.
We assume that all such persons are specialist personnel, e.g. tters or electricians.
Operating instructions: handling
These operating instructions must be continuously available at the site where the adsorber is
used. We recommend to prepare a copy and to keep the same in a safe and freely accessible
place next to the adsorber. Keep the original document in a safe place.

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For your own safety
The adsorber has been built in accordance with the state of the art and the recognized
technical safety regulations. Nevertheless, there is a risk of personal injury and damage to
property when the adsorber is used, if
◊ it is operated by non-qualied personnel,
◊ not used within its intended design specications,
◊ is repaired or maintained incorrectly.
Note:
For your own safety and to prevent machine damage, please note the informa-
tion and safety notes in these operating instructions when working with the
adsorber.
General safety notes
Warning against sudden air ejection
When the hollow section vessels are depressurised, air flows suddenly out of
the sound absorber.
◊ This causes a sudden loud cracking noise.
◊ Due to particles carried in the air flow, there is a very considerable risk of
eye injury.
When working on the adsorber, always wear eye and ear protection equipment.
Hazard due to a sudden release of pressure!
Never remove any parts of the adsorber, or manipulate the same in any way,
for as long as the plant is still pressurised! A sudden escape of pressure may
cause serious injuries.
Before carrying out any work on the adsorber, first depressurise the plant.
For your own safety, when carrying out any work on the adsorber comply
with all applicable national safety regulations!
Personnel qualification
Only authorized and qualied specialist personnel may be tasked with the work on the ad-
sorber described in these operating instructions.
Conversions and modifications
Without prior approval by the manufacturer, no conversions and modications must be made
to the adsorber! Any non-approved modications may restrict the operational safety of the
adsorber and cause damage to property or personal injury.
Handling drying agents
The purifying agents used do not pose any risk to health. However, when lling and empty-
ing the hollow section vessel, increased dust generation may occur. Please comply with the
following instructions:
◊ When handling purifying agents, alway wear a dust mask and eye protection!
Disassembly and disposal
◊ Dispose all parts of the adsorber, the purifying agents and all other operating materials in an
environmentally safe way and in accordance with all current statutory regulations.

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Disassembly and disposal
◊ Dispose all parts of the adsorber, the purifying agents and all other operating materials in an
environmentally safe way and in accordance with all current statutory regulations.
Intended use of the adsorber
The adsorber is exclusively intended for purifying compressed air. Depending on the dened
input conditions, it puries compressed air for industrial use.
The adsorber is designed for compressed air, which is free from aggressive water, oil, and
solid matter constituents.
As standard, the adsorber is intended to be sited within a building and protected against the
weather.
The adsorber may be operated only in accordance with the data on the type plate and in
accordance with the contractual conditions.
Suspected misuse
The adsorber must not be misused as a climbing aid! Pipes, valves, and similar ttings have
not been designed for such loads. They could fracture, tear off, or become damaged in
another way.

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Signs and hazard areas on the adsorber
Signs and labels
Front view
Please note these signs on the adsorber. Keep them complete and always legible
Type plate of adsorber
Type plate of downstream lter

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Hazard areas on the adsorber
Front wiew
Symbol Hazard area
Warning against overpressure
The entire adsorber is under pressure. Before commencing any work, the plant
must be depressurised.
Risk of damage to eyes
If not properly secured, the indicator tube might be propelled out of its holder!
When the needle valve is opened, the indicator tube is secured by a union nut. If
the union nut is not properly tightened, or if the oil indicator has been interfered
with, there is a risk that the tube might be propelled by the air ow so that it is
shot out of its holder.
When working at the oil indicator, always wear protective goggles.
Hazard caused by overpressure
Risk of damage to eyes

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Transportation, installation and storage
Danger due to incorrect transportation!
The adsorber must be transported by authorized and qualified specialist
personnel only. During transportation all applicable national regulations for ac-
cident prevention must be complied with. Otherwise there is a risk of personal
injury.
Always adhere to the stickers and notes on the packaging of the adsorber!
The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage caused by incorrect storage or incorrect
transportation. Please note therefore the following instructions as well as the storage instruc-
tions on page 13.
Information on transportation packaging
Depending on the type of transportation, the adsorber is delivered in different types of pack-
aging:
◊ All transportation types: the apertures of the adsorber are closed off by means of plugs.
◊ In addition, when transportation is effected by air: the adsorber is packaged in a wooden
box.
◊ In addition, when transportation is effected by ship: the adsorber is packaged in a lm
material and in a wooden box.
If the packaging is undamaged
The undamaged packaging should be removed only at the nal installation site, as it
offers protection against any weather inuences.
What to do in the case of transport damage occurring?
Check whether only the packaging or the adsorber itself were damaged.
Inform the haulier immediately in writing of any damages.
Contact the manufacturer urgently in order to report the damage.
Warning!
A damaged adsorber must not be taken into operation! Damaged components
may lead to functional faults and possibly cause further damage.

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Transporting and installing the adsorber
Requirements for the installation site
The conditions at the installation site have a large inuence on the functional capacity of the
adsorber and the service life of the purifying agent. In order to ensure a mode of operation,
which is as continuous as possible, and low maintenance, the installation site must meet the
following requirements:
◊ The installation site must be located within a building. Protect the adsorber against mois-
ture.
◊ The ambient temperature must not drop below
+1,5 °C.
◊ The installation area must be level and rm.
It must have the necessary carrying capacity
for the weight of the adsorber. The weight of
the adsorber is specied in the technical data
section of the annex.
◊ The adsorber should be installed with suf-
cient spacing at the top, sides and rear, in
order to be able to carry out maintenance work
and change the purifying agent without any
hindrances (see gure).
If in doubt, the installation site must be inspect-
ed by specialists. If you have any queries in this
regard, please contact the manufacturer (see
page.4).
D
 1 m
D
 1 m
 1 m
D
 1 m
D
D
 1 m
Necessary spacing at the top and sides
= min. 1 m
Transporting and installing the adsorber
Transportation using lifting or forklift truck
Warning against damage to property!
Dependent on its size, the adsorber is delivered in a cardboard box or in hori-
zontal position on a transport pallet. Top and sides have not been designed for
mechanical loads.
Do not place any load onto the top face. Do not stack.
Therefore, always transport the adsorber on a lifting or forklift truck.

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Secure the cardboard box or pallet on the lifting or forklift truck against sliding move-
ments.
Transport the adsorber to its installation site.
Remove the packaging of the adsorber.
AKM 1-4: Adsorber in a
cardboard box
Adsorber on transportation pallet
Note the weight of the Adsorber!
Depending on its size, the adsorber may weigh up to approx. 35 kg. Take this
into account with regard to the following work steps!
Carefully place the adsorber in an upright
position.
Place the adsorber at its installation site.
Anchor dryer to the floor
The upright stand proles of the adsorber
are provided with pre-drilled anchorage
bores (see gure).
Use suitable attachment material to
anchor the adsorber to the oor.
In the case of vibrating oors place the
adsorber on suitable vibration dampers.
Bores on the stand proles
Mount adsorber on the wall
The stand proles can be rotated by 90° towards the rear side of the adsorber and secured in
this position (see arrow in above gure).
Remove the screws at the stand proles. Rotate the stand proles by 90° until the auxil-
iary holes for the securing screws are aligned with each other. Retighten the screws securing
the stand prole.
Use suitable attachment material of sufcient carrying force to anchor the adsorber to the
wall.

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Storing the adsorber
If the adsorber is to be stored for an extended period of time, the storage location must meet
the following conditions:
◊ The adsorber must not be stored in the open air.
◊ The storage room must be dry.
◊ The storage room must be free from dust or the adsorber must be covered by a protective
sheet.
◊ The storage room must have an ambient temperature of at least +1 °C.
In order to store the adsorber proceed as follows:
Take adsorber out of operation as described on page 21.
Ensure that the compressed air inlet valve installed by the owner, and the installed
compressed air outlet valve installed by the owner, are both closed, and that the adsorber is
depressurised.
Disconnect adsorber from the compressed air system.
Plug the inlet aperture and the outlet aperture of the adsorber to protect against any
possible contamination.
If possible cover adsorber with a protective sheet.
The adsorber can now be stored for long periods.
Note:
If you wish to take the adsorber back into service after an extended period of
storage, please proceed as described for its first commissioning and start-up
(see page 18).
Store purifying agents
Do not store purifying agents in the open air.
Protect purifying agents against humidity.

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Technical product description
Summary drawing
Front view
Function description
The pre-dried compressed air is fed into the adsorber, where oil vapour and other contami-
nants are removed from the compressed air, which is then made available for industrial use.
Before the compressed air is fed into the adsorber, it ows through upstream lters where
dust and dirt as well as oil and water droplets are removed. The installed upstream lters
therefore help extend the service life of the purifying agent.
The installed downstream lters clean the compressed air from purifying agent abrasions
before it is fed into the compressed air system.
Top plate
Compressed air inlet
Compressed air outlet
Downstream lter
Oil indicator
Base plate
Single chamber hollow
section vessel

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Installation
Only authorized and qualified specialist personnel may carry out work on pipes.
As soon as the adsorber has been set up at its installation location, you can install the com-
pressed air infeed and outlet lines.
Preconditions for installation
For a correct installation the following preconditions must be met on the part of the owner.
◊ Connections and lines for the infeed and outfeed of compressed air must be provided.
◊ The compressed air must be pre-dried before it reaches the adsorber. If the input air is not
sufciently dry, a suitable upstream lter equipped with an automatic condensate trap must
be installed (minimum option, see also page 16) The upstream lter must have a sepa-
ration efciency of 0.01µm (according to a residual oil content of 0.01 mg/m3). Please note
that, despite the use of an upstream lter, the service life of the purifying agent is reduced.
◊ A compressed air inlet valve and a compressed air outlet valve as well as a relief valve must
be installed by the owner, so that the adsorber can be installed and maintained in a depres-
surised condition (see also the installation example on page 16).
◊ All pipes, couplings, and connections must have the correct diameter and match the oper-
ating pressure.
Hazard caused by exceeding the limit values!
A safety device must be provided in order to protect against the maximum
permissible operating pressure from being exceeded.
The safety device must be installed so that the adsorber is reliably protected
from exceeding the maximum permitted operating pressure even when the
temperature of the compressed gas increases.
The data required to meet these preconditions are contained in the technical documentation
attached in the annex.
Warning!
If the above preconditions are not complied with, a safe operation of the adsor-
ber cannot be assured. Also, the functionality of the adsorber may be detrimen-
tally affected.

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Connect piping
In order to ensure that the adsorber operates optimally, the adsorber must be assembled into
the compressed air system free of all stresses.
Ensure before connection that all infeed and outfeed compressed air lines and valves are
clean and undamaged.
Check the bolt connections and retighten if necessary, as they could have worked loose
during transportation.
Remove plugs on the pressure inlet and outlet.
All piping must be free from any stress and tension whatever!
Pipes subject to stress may burst due to the load placed on them during opera-
tion. This may cause damage to property and personal injury.
Use steel pipes to connect the adsorber to the compressed air system.
The following gure shows an installation example.
Compressed air system Item. Component
123 567
89
10
11
Example of an installation with bypass line
1Entry, compressed air
2Compressed air inlet
valve, owner end
3Upstream lter (option)
4Adsorber
5Downstream lter
6Relief valve, owner end
7Compressed air outlet
valve, owner end
8Outlet, compressed air
9Bypass line (option)
10 Valve in bypass line
(option)
11 Bypass lter (option)
12 Valve, outlet bypass lter
(option)
The feeding connection lines are to be installed at a slight incline in the direction of the
adsorber.
One shutdown valve each (2, 7) is to be installed at the compressed air inlet and outlet
ends of the adsorber.
A relief valve (6) is to be installed after the absorber.
If you t a bypass line (9) with additional shutdown valve:
Fit the line such that, when carrying out maintenance work on the adsorber, the line system
can continue to be supplied with compressed air.

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Start-up
Hazard due to a sudden release of pressure!
Never remove any parts of the adsorber, or manipulate the same in any way,
for as long as the plant is still pressurised! A sudden escape of pressure may
cause serious injuries.
Before carrying out any work on the adsorber, first depressurise the plant.
Flush adsorber to remove residual moisture!
Prior to startup and after changing the activated charcoal, the adsorber must
be flushed with pre-dried compressed air for at least 48 hours.
The flushing process allows any remains of cleaning agents (VOCs - volatile
chlorinated hydrocarbons) and residual moisture to vaporise out of the adsor-
ber.
◊ Carry out all prescribed tests and checks.
◊ Before start-up, ensure that no tools or other foreign parts have been left lying in a part of
the adsorber where they might pose a hazard to the adsorber being started up.
Requirements for initial start-up
For the rst start-up the following preconditions must have been met:
◊ The pipe system is free from
— scales
— thread abrasions
— welding beads and
— other contaminations.
◊ All shutdown valves
— of the compressed air inlet and outlet valves installed by the owner
— of the relief valve installed by the owner
— in the bypass line (if available)
are closed.
◊ The adsorber is correctly sited and installed.
Checks before start-up
Ensure that
◊ all pipe and bolt connections on the adsorber have been retightened,
◊ no pipes chafe against body edges,
◊ all mountings are perfectly secure,
◊ the needle valve of the oil indicator is closed,
◊ owner-end and pressurised parts such as safety valves or other devices are not blocked up
by dirt or paint,
◊ all compressed air system parts which are pressurised (valves, hoses etc.) are free from
wear symptoms and defects.

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Overview of operating and control elements
Oil indicator
The adsorber is equipped with an oil indicator. The indicator
allows for periodic measuring of the residual oil concentration
in the puried compressed air.
The residual oil content should only be measured at set
intervals, and the needle valve (1) at the indicator should be
closed during normal operation.
For detailed instructions on the measuring procedure for
residual oil, please refer to the respective section in the main-
tenance instructions, page 25 .
Oil indicator
Emergency shutdown
In the event of an emergency, shut down the adsorber as described in section Depressurising
and shutting down the adsorber, on page 21 .
Start up adsorber
Hazard due to a sudden release of pressure!
Never remove any parts of the adsorber, or manipulate the same in any way,
for as long as the plant is still pressurised! A sudden escape of pressure may
cause serious injuries.
Before carrying out any work on the adsorber, first depressurise the plant.
◊ Only operate the adsorber within the permissible limits. By operating the adsorber in condi-
tions for which it has not been designed, functional faults may be caused.
◊ Check the adsorber regularly for externally visible damage and defects. Any changes, even
in its operating behaviour, must be reported immediately to the competent ofce or person.
◊ Depending on the size of the adsorber and the compressed air network and the respective
legal requirements in your country, it may be necessary to perform initialisation according to
the directive for pressure equipment.
◊ In the event of an emergency or if a safety-relevant disruption occurs (e.g. escaping
compressed air, defective component) immediately close and depressurise the respective
system section.The unit may only be restarted after all defects have been eliminated.
Open compressed air supply
For start-up, please proceed in the sequence shown here.
Ensure that the compressed air inlet and outlet valves installed by the owner are closed
(see installation example on page 16).
Ensure that the compressed air system upstream of the adsorber is pressurised. If neces-
sary, pressurise (switch on compressor).
Slowly open compressed air inlet valve!
Avoid sudden pressure build-up in any circumstance! If pressure builds up too
fast, this may cause damage to the adsorber. Therefore, the compressed air
inlet valve must always be opened quite slowly!