US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 BASIC INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.3 CONTENTS CONT’D.: This manual contains all necessary information about safety, commissioning and maintenance. OPERATION / DESIGN ........5 For more information regarding installation, please Function A•mist ..........5 see separate installation manual. Function A•mist HEPA .........
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 APPROVED TO CE-DIRECTIVES, UL AND CSA STANDARDS The A•mist product line is approved to Euro- pean directives and standards. You can find the EC declaration of con-for- mity in chapter 18. All electric components are UL-approved. The electrical motor is also CSA-approved. The CSA approval is solely applicable to the electrical motor.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TYPE OF WARNING TEXT WARNING WARNING - HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE! The filter unit works with a high electrical voltage. The electrical installation must be performed by qualified electricians. Disconnect the power supply to the filter Danger unit before it is opened and/or before starting work on the filter unit. WARNING - DO NOT CONNECT THE FILTER UNIT TO EXPLOSIVE GASES! Do not connect the filter unit to processing machines that can bring about an explosion risk.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 OPERATION / DESIGN 5.1 FUNCTION A•mist Contaminated air is sucked into the inlet on the side of the assembled unit. For this version of the A•mist unit, the filtering process occurs in one stage only. There are different filter cassettes to suit different applications available.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 7.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE FAN MOTOR FOR DIRECT START 440V/ 230V/ 60 Hz 60 Hz P = 0.84hp / 0.62kW P = 0.84hp / 0.62kW A = 1.3A A=2,3 A Electrical data can be read from the rating plate on the right-hand side of the filter unit.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 STARTING THE FILTER UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME INSPECTIONS BEFORE INITIAL START • Check that the filter cassettes are properly tightened. • Check that the service doors are closed and secured. • Check that the air outlet is unblocked. •...
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 ELECTRONIC PRESSURE MONITOR 10.1 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION An electronic pressure manometer A•monitor is supplied as standard along with all A•mist filter units. The pressure monitor is delivered factory preset and contains the following features: OPTICAL DISPLAY OVER EACH FILTER STAGE The present pressure drop over each filter stage is monitored: Filter 1 - Filterstage 1, ie S3B1/595 alt.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 HANDLING THE FILTER CASSETTES Warning! Use requisite personal protection equipment when performing service work on the filter unit. Lifting aid or the like must be used when carrying out service work above the ground. Since the cassettes are heavy it is imortant to be on steady ground when replacing filter cassettes.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 11.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING FILTER STAGE 1 1. Check and note the pressure drop over filter stage 1 when the unit is in operation. 2. Turn off the fan and disconnect the filter unit from electricity. 3. Open the service door by turning the two keys 180° counter-clockwise (see pict. A). Always secure the door by using the safety arm, (see pict.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 11.4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING HEPA filter, IF INSTALLED. 1. Check and note the pressure drop over filter stage 2 when the unit is in operation. 2. Turn off the fan and disconnect the filter unit from electricity. 3. Open the service door by turning the two keys 180° counter-clockwise (pict. A). Always secure the door by using the safety arm, (see pict.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 11.5 WORN OUT FILTER CASSETTES When the filter cassette is worn out it has to be taken care of in an environmental-friendly way. The sheet metal casing and the aluminum separators can be recycled. Clean filtermedia can be sent to disposal facilities, but when it contains oil and particles from the process, local regulations for disposal or incineration need to be followed.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 ACCESSORIES A number of accessories are available for the type A•mist Absolent oil mist filter. Installation instruc- tions for these are described on the following pages. However, note that the products must be ordered separately. 12.1 WALL MOUNTING BRACKET The wall mounting bracket is designed for securing the unit to a wall;...
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 12.5 LIQUID TRAP OPTIONS There are several options for liquid traps to the A•mist unit shown below: 12.5.1 LIQUID TRAP - HOSE The return liquid hose is designed for connection to the return oil pipe of the filter unit. 12.5.2 LIQUID TRAP - PVC The Liquid trap in PVC is designed for connection to the return oil pipe of the filter unit.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 12.6 EXTENSION HOOD FOR AFTER-ASSEMBLY OF HEPA If the filter unit has been delivered without a HEPA filter, it still can easily be retrofitted later on. A kit consisting of HEPA hood and HEPA cassette can be ordered separately. 12.7 SPRAY SYSTEM If the extracted particles are ”too dry”...
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 FAULT TRACING Malfunction Possible cause Action The fan rotates in the wrong direc- Check the fan’s direction of rotation (only tion. skilled personnel). See heading 13 With speed (rpm) regulation: The fan Check the fan speed (rpm) - (only skilled speed (rpm) is set too low.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 CHECKING THE FAN’S DIRECTION OF ROTATION WARNING - DANGEROUS VOLTAGE All electrical work must be carried out by qualified electricians. Make sure that the fan impeller rotates in the correct direction. Since you are unable to see the impeller direction due to the construction, you have to use the electronic manometer instead.
US_CA/ A•mist_10C/UM2239-1 SPARE PARTS Absolent has a complete range of spare parts, which ensure the operation of installations. When asking for spares from your local distributor, please supply the filter unit’s serial number and the part number in order to guarantee delivery of the correct spare parts.
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