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Assembly Instructions for Air Amplifiers Air Amplifiers Revision 11.2011...
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MAXIMATOR GmbH Lange Straße 6 • D-99734 Nordhausen Tel.: 0 36 31 / 9553-0 • Fax: 0 36 31 / 9553-5010 e-mail: info@maximator.de Internet: http://www.maximator.de Copyright of the issuer: These assembly instructions may only be reproduced, translated or made available...
Operation of Air Amplifiers................9 3.1.1 MPLV 4 and MPLV 4L air amplifiers ..............9 3.1.2 MPLV 2, SPLV 2 and GPLV 2 air amplifiers ...........10 Overview of Air Amplifiers................12 Assembly and Putting into Service ................14 General Assembly Instructions on site............14 Compressed Air System .................14 4.2.1...
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Table of Contents Servicing and Maintenance..................18 Maintenance Information................18 Maintenance ....................18 Repair ......................19 5.3.1 Warranty ......................20 Technical Data ......................21 Air Amplifiers Revision 11.2011...
Basic Information Basic Information Air amplifiers from MAXIMATOR are used for compressing pre-amplified compressed air from the compressed air network to a desired higher final pressure. This process provides the following advantages: Selective pressure increase upstream of individual consumers No energy consumption once the final pressure has been reached...
If you are using other gases, you must consult MAXIMATOR GmbH. Warranty and Liability In principle, the "General Conditions of Sale and Delivery" supplied by the manufacturer of the air amplifiers shall apply.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions General Safety Directives The following EC Directives apply to the safety of the machinery: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II No.1 B and applied harmonized standards EN ISO 12100-1 and 12100-2 The air amplifiers may be the source of hazards if they are used by untrained staff, or are used incorrectly or abnormally.
Safety Instructions Symbols and Signal Terms HAZARD Type and source of hazard Hazards that may result in serious bodily injuries or even death. Hazard avoidance measures. CAUTION Type and source of hazard Hazards that may result in bodily injuries or property damage. Hazard avoidance measures.
Safety Instructions 2.3.2 Safety instructions for operation Each time before the air amplifiers are put into service, checks must be performed to ensure that they are operationally safe. The following safety instructions must be observed when operating the air amplifiers: Generally accepted safety and accident prevention regulations must be observed! Staff must be familiar with all devices and actuators and how they function...
Safety Instructions 2.3.4 Requirements on staff Prior to commencing work, staff must be instructed in the hazards connected with handling the air amplifiers. The air amplifiers may pose injury hazards if operated by untrained personnel. Any person instructed to put into service, maintain or repair the air amplifiers must have read and understood the assembly instructions in their entirety.
Air amplifiers are designed exclusively for compressing air. If you are using other gases, you must consult MAXIMATOR GmbH. Pipes and accessories must be matched to system pressure and be of the corresponding size. You must take appropriate measures to...
Technical Description Technical Description MAXIMATOR air amplifiers are driven by compressed air. They increase pressure by the corresponding pressure ratio. Given constant pressure in the compressed air system, a higher pressure is generated temporarily. The following models are available: GPLV 2...
Technical Description Operation of Air Amplifiers 3.1.1 MPLV 4 and MPLV 4L air amplifiers The charge pressure fills the compression compartment from port A. As no pressure is applied to the drive compartment, the piston does not operate until it actuates the pilot valve in the top cap.
"A". This enables you to use lower primary pressures. 3.1.2 MPLV 2, SPLV 2 and GPLV 2 air amplifiers The charge air flows from port A through the non-return valves 2 and enters compression compartments I and II. The drive pressure (port P...
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+ compression = 4 bars compartment I Compression = 8 bars compartment II Fig. 4: How MPLV 2, SPLV 2 and GPLV 2 work Compression compartment II Pilot valve Non-return valves inlet Drive compartment I Drive compartment II Compression compartment I...
Technical Description Overview of Air Amplifiers Designation Figure Brief characteristics GPLV 2 K Output capacity 1200 I /min at 6 bars primary pressure and 8 bars operating pressure K Operating time 50% K Selective pressure increase upstream of an individual consumer.
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Technical Description Designation Figure Brief characteristics SPLV 3 K Output capacity 230 I /min at 6 bars primary pressure and 15 bars operating pressure K Operating time 50% K Selective pressure increase upstream of an individual consumer. K Once final pressure has been reached - no energy consumption.
Compressed Air System The compressed air port requires a Maximator compressed air control unit to be fitted downstream of the air amplifier. This air control unit consists of a pressure filter, water separator, shut-off valve, pressure controller, manometer and, where applicable, a safety valve.
The oil of the compressed air lubricator washes the grease from the air amplifier, such that permanent lubrication cannot be ensured. Special grease made by MAXIMATOR GmbH can be used for re-lubrication. If a compressed air lubricator is used, the oil content of the compressed air should be between 1 mg/m³...
Air amplifiers with an external control air supply have a port marked "X" (also possible for SPLV 2 and GPLV 2). This pipe, which is branched off from the inlet pressure, can be used for fitting a pressure switch.
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(external control port). 3. Use of a pressure switch NO (normally open, only possible for SPLV 2 and GPLV 2). Drive air flows through the bypass pipe to the pressure outlet until the same pressure is achieved. It is possible to fill a larger volume quickly on the pressure outlet side.
50%, a compressed air lubricator must be installed upstream of the air amplifier. Maintenance NOTE Use only original MAXIMATOR spare parts to maintain the air amplifiers. NOTE Exercise utmost cleanliness when repairing an air amplifier to ensure the proper functioning and durability of the precision-machined parts.
Repair NOTE Instructions on repairing the air amplifiers can be found on the Internet at www.MAXIMATOR.de. CAUTION Repair work must be carried out by qualified specialist personnel. Ensure absolute cleanliness. Even the smallest impurities may cause serious damage to precision-machined components.
Servicing and Maintenance Individual air amplifier parts can be ordered as spare parts from MAXIMATOR GmbH. Seals are subject to high abrasion. The order number and composition of the seal kits are specified on the corresponding drawing. The drawing is part of the air amplifier documentation and is enclosed with the packaging.
Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data GPLV 2 SPLV 2 MPLV 2 SPLV 3 MPLV 4 GPLV 5 Pressure ratio 1:3,2 Air drive pressure in bar 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 2-10 1-10 max. operating pressure in bar max. noise level in dB max.
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