power knot LFC-100 User manual

AC power input
Water supplies
Internet*
Optional, but
needed for service,
support, and
reporting
*
Firm level ground
Drain at ground level
Waste water
outlet
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Biodigester
Top view with detail of drain pipe
Only one drain is required on left side or right side of machine
Pipes normally run along wall for neatness, but can be direct
L = length of pipe run: 400 cm (160") maximum;
3 of 90° bends maximum
L L
Drain Drain

Nominal capacity per day
100 kg (220 lb) of waste food
Construction
All stainless steel (chassis, side panels,
drum, shaft, arms, paddles, and load
cells). Chassis is mirror finish (EN10088-
2 specification 2P)
Operating environment
Indoors or covered patio
Must not be exposed to rain, snow, or
sunshine
Ingress protection
IP54 – splash proof and dust proof
Ambient operating temperature
4°C~38°C (39°F~100°F)
Operating altitude
1000 m (3300 ft)
Floor surface flatness required
±15 mm (0.6")
Weight when empty
240 kg (529 lb)
Moving and positioning
Machine is rolled into place with casters
Machine is raised once in position and
supported by feet and rubber pads
Weight when full
390 kg (860 lb) maximum
Load per pad
130 kg (287 lb) maximum
Pressure per pad
128 kPa (18 psi), maximum
Space required around machine
Left side: 20 cm (8") minimum, 33 cm
(13") ideal. 100 cm (39") is required for
servicing
Right side: 15 cm (6") minimum, 60cm
(24") preferred. 125 cm (50") is required
for servicing
Back: 2 cm (1")
Front: 60 cm (24") minimum
Water inlets
Filters: use external filters to remove
particles and hardness
Fitting: DN15 (½") female
Typically use flexible hose pipes to allow
machine to move freely. Install valves
to disconnect water for servicing and
backflow prevention devices if required
Pressure: 275 to 550 kPa
(40 to 80 psi, 2.8 to 5.6 kg/cm²)
Flow rate: 20 litre per minute (5 gpm)
max. @ 450 kPa (65 psi, 4.5 kg/cm²)
Drum water: 35°C~50°C (95°F~120°F)
Washout water: 15°C~75°C
(60°F~165°F)
Use external mixing valves, heaters,
pressure reducers, and bladder tanks to
meet the above requirements as needed
Water input per day
300 litre (79 gallon) typical
Water outlet
Typically use flexible coupling on output
to permit machine to move freely
Install stop valve on outlet pipe (used for
commissioning)
Slope pipe down by about 1 in 45 (1.3°)
Drain
Type: Must exit to sewer (not storm
drain); grease trap is required in most
jurisdictions
Size: 65 mm (2½") minimum
Total water output per day
400 litre (106 gallon), typical
Flow rate of waste water out
21 l/min (5.4 gpm), maximum
0.3 l/min (0.1 gpm), typical average
AC supply
120 V, 60 Hz (100 V to 130 V)
Single phase + PE
Circuit breaker: 15 A
Fitted with NEMA 5-15 plug
or
230 V, 50 Hz (220 V to 240 V)
Single phase + PE
Circuit breaker: 15 A
Plug installed by local distributor
AC power cord
Length of cable on machine: 180 cm (6')
Can wire directly (without a plug and
socket). Outlet must be accessible by
operator and have a safety disconnect
Maximum power
850 W
Energy per day
5.7 kWh typical
User interface
22mm 3-color LED
5" touchscreen with 65k colors
Ethernet
RJ45, 100 baseT
DHCP or fixed IP address
Connect to Internet with direct cable, Wi-Fi
client, or GSM modem
Automatically connects to LFC Cloud for
remote support, reporting, and monitoring
(included in purchase price)
Powerzyme
(Microorganisms and enzymes)
1 litre, included with initial purchase
Powerchips
(Medium for microorganisms)
100 litre, included with initial purchase
Operating lifetime
Expected to be 15 to 25 years
Warranty
3 years on all parts and components
Safety
Certified to UL430
(waste disposal machines)
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-1:11
EN 60335-1:2010+AMD1:2013
(general safety)
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-2-16:16
EN 60335-2-16:2002+A1:2008+A2:2011
(waste food disposers)
EMC
EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011
EN 61000-6-1:2007
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2008+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2013
RoHS
Compliant for EU and China
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For complete details see User’s Manual
Installation Requirements

150
995
1126
Display panel
145
490
580
670
760
Power cord
Ethernet
Drum water
Washout water
275 600 275
201 367
225
553
1376
Door handle
760
315
235
Water output
1.5" male
JIS(BSPT)
1150
30
Back
Left
Top
Front Right
Right with door fully open
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Dimensions in mm ±2 mm

5.9
39.2
44.3
Display panel
5.7
19.3
22.8
26.4
29.9
Power cord
Ethernet
Drum water
Washout water
10.8 23.6 10.8
7.9 14.4
8.9
21.8
54.2
Door handle
29.9
12.4
9.3
Water output
1.5" male
JIS(BSPT)
45.3
1.2
Back
Left
Top
Front Right
Right with door fully open
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Specifications are subject to change at any time without notice. Document number 96-01036-07, 13 February 2019.
Dimensions in inches ±0.1"
(derived from mm)