Operating instructions

Airlock
MPSN-MS (-Ex)

Original operating instructions

MPSN-66543-1-1-1308-en-US

Table of contents

1
1.1
1.2
1.3

Important information
Scope of validity ............................................................................................
Applicable documents ...................................................................................
Contact ..........................................................................................................
1.3.1
Address ..........................................................................................
1.3.2
Feedback regarding this manual ..................................................
Personnel qualifications ................................................................................
1.4.1
Mechanics ......................................................................................
1.4.2
Electrician ......................................................................................
1.4.3
Welders ..........................................................................................
Presentation conventions ..............................................................................
1.5.1
Explanation of warnings ................................................................

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6

2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7

Safety
Intended use .................................................................................................
Technical condition .......................................................................................
ATEX labeling ...............................................................................................
Personnel qualifications ................................................................................
Safety devices ...............................................................................................
Safety markings ............................................................................................
Safe working environment ............................................................................
2.7.1
Slipping and tripping hazards .......................................................

7
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8

3
3.1
3.2

Technical data
Ambient conditions ........................................................................................
Performance characteristics ..........................................................................
3.2.1
Maximum permissible torque ........................................................
3.2.2
Rotor volume .................................................................................
Operating temperature ..................................................................................
Airborne noise emission ...............................................................................
3.4.1
Measured values ...........................................................................
Weights and volumes ...................................................................................
3.5.1
Transport weights not including drive ..........................................
3.5.2
Transport weights including drive .................................................
3.5.3
Volumes packaged in seaworthy manner ....................................
Dimensions ....................................................................................................
Pneumatic system .........................................................................................
Options ..........................................................................................................

9
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
12
12

Description
Identification ..................................................................................................
4.1.1
Type plate ......................................................................................
4.1.2
Type code ......................................................................................
4.1.3
ATEX designation for use in Ex zone 22 ....................................
4.1.4
ATEX designation without approval for use in potentially explosive zones .....................................................................................

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13
13
13
14

1.4

1.5

3.3
3.4
3.5

3.6
3.7
3.8
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4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6

Overview ........................................................................................................
Mode of operation .........................................................................................
EMERGENCY STOP ....................................................................................
Protection devices .........................................................................................
Safety symbols ..............................................................................................

14
15
16
16
16

5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

Transport
Packaging symbols .......................................................................................
Checking delivery ..........................................................................................
Temporary storage ........................................................................................
Lifting instructions .........................................................................................

18
18
18
18
19

6
6.1
6.2
6.3

Installation
Preparing installation location .......................................................................
Series arrangement .......................................................................................
Connecting the utilities ..................................................................................
6.3.1
Electrical systems ..........................................................................

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20
21
21
21

7
7.1

Commissioning
Checking commissioning ..............................................................................
7.1.1
Checking the rotor .........................................................................
Conformity .....................................................................................................
7.2.1
Checking EC conformity ...............................................................

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23
24
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8.2

Operation
Starting and stopping ....................................................................................
8.1.1
Starting ..........................................................................................
8.1.2
Stopping .........................................................................................
Checks during operation ...............................................................................

25
25
25
25
25

9
9.1

Trouble-shooting
Faults .............................................................................................................

26
26

10
10.1
10.2

Maintenance
Cleaning ........................................................................................................
Lubrication .....................................................................................................
10.2.1
Lubrication schedule .....................................................................
10.2.2
Bearing ..........................................................................................
Maintenance ..................................................................................................
10.3.1
Maintenance schedule ..................................................................
10.3.2
Maintaining airlock .........................................................................

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27
27
27
27
28
28
28

11.3

Maintenance and repair

Replace speed sensor ..................................................................................
11.1.1
Removing speed sensor ...............................................................
11.1.2
Installing speed sensor .................................................................
Replacing bearing and shaft seal ................................................................
11.2.1
Removing bearing and shaft seal ................................................
11.2.2
Fitting bearing and shaft seal .......................................................
Replacing rotor ..............................................................................................

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30
30
32
34
34
34
34

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12.1
12.2

Decommissioning
Dismantle .......................................................................................................
Disposal .........................................................................................................

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36

7.2

8
8.1

10.3

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11.1

11.2

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12.2.2

Disposal of operating materials ....................................................

Disposing of machine ....................................................................

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Important information

1.1

Scope of validity
Type

1.2

1.3

MPSN-25/15-MS

MPSN-25/15-MS-Ex

MPSN-25/23-MS

MPSN-25/23-MS-Ex

MPSN-28/30-MS

MPSN-28/30-MS-Ex

Applicable documents
Designation

Identification number

Gearmotor

Refer to the manufacturer's documentation.

Frequency converter

Refer to the manufacturer's documentation.

Speed monitoring

Refer to the manufacturer's documentation.

Spare parts catalog

MPSN-8230-x-1

Contact

1.3.1

If you have any questions, please contact the relevant branch of the manufacturer.
Keep the instructions to hand.

Address
Bhler AG
Customer Service Grain Processing
CH-9240 Uzwil, Schweiz
+41 71 955 30 40
+41 71 955 33 05
service.gp@buhlergroup.com
www.buhlergroup.com

1.3.2

Feedback regarding this manual

Requests and suggestions relevant to this manual
technical.documentation@buhlergroup.com.

1.4

Personnel qualifications

1.4.1

Mechanics
Individuals who work on mechanical equipment must be technically trained or
have attended and passed the manufacturer's training.

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Electrician
Individuals who work on electrical equipment must be technically trained or have
attended and passed the manufacturer's training.

1.4.3

Welders
Personnel who weld on the equipment must have specialized training.

1.5

Presentation conventions

1.5.1

Explanation of warnings
DANGER
Type and source of danger
The danger will result in death or severe injuries.
Precautionary measures to mitigate the danger.
WARNING
Type and source of danger
The danger can result in death or severe injury.
Precautionary measures to mitigate the danger.
CAUTION
Type and source of danger
The danger can result in injuries.
Precautionary measures to mitigate the danger.

NOTICE
Type and source of danger
The danger can cause material damage.
Precautionary measures to prevent material damage

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Safety

2.1

Intended use
The airlock is designed for powdery to granular, free-flowing bulk materials in
accordance with the requirements list. It is used to feed pneumatic intake and
pressurized conveyance lines, for volumetric metering and for discharge from filters and other containers.

2.2

Use the machine only as intended.

Only operate the machine in accordance with the instructions in these operating instructions.

Technical condition
If the machine is in poor technical condition, safety, proper operation and availability are compromised.

2.3

Operate the machine only when it is in faultless technical condition.

Comply with the maintenance schedule.
Use only genuine replacement parts as listed in the spare parts catalog.
If the performance characteristics of the machine change, check the machine
for malfunctions.
Correct malfunctions immediately.
The machine must not be modified or altered without approval from the manufacturer.

ATEX labeling
The ATEX designation indicates the conditions under which the machine may be
used in a potentially explosive zone or connected to a potentially explosive
zone.

2.4

Note the type plate.

Personnel qualifications
Unqualified personnel cannot recognize risks and are thus exposed to greater
danger.

Allow only technically qualified personnel to perform the activities described

in these operating instructions.
Ensure that personnel comply with local laws and regulations for safe and
hazard-conscious work.
Define and communicate work responsibilities. Only give keys and passwords to appointed staff.

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2.5

Safety devices
If safety devices are not functioning effectively, people are at risk.

2.6

Before operating the machine, ensure that all safety devices are functioning
effectively.

Safety markings
If safety markings are not noticeable, people are at risk.

Replace unreadable safety markings.

Do not remove or cover safety markings.

2.7

Safe working environment

2.7.1

Slipping and tripping hazards

Slippery surfaces and tripping hazards may result in serious accidents.

Keep aisles, handles, steps, ladders, platforms and handrails free of grease,
oil and other types of dirt.
Do not use the machine as a climbing aid or storage area. Use only the
steps and platforms provided.
Wear anti-slip safety shoes.

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Technical data

3.1

Ambient conditions
Description
Temperature range
Relative humidity

3.2

Performance characteristics

3.2.1

Maximum permissible torque

Description

3.2.2

Value Unit
0 +40 C
< 90 %

Value Unit

MPSN-25/15

415 Nm

MPSN-25/23

415 Nm

MPSN-28/30

425 Nm

Rotor volume

Fig. 3.1
Description

Value Unit

MPSN-25/15

5.8 dm3

MPSN-25/23

9.0 dm3

MPSN-28/30

14.6 dm3

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Operating temperature
Description
For low-temperature bulk material

Value Unit
Up to 60 C

Tmax (between ambient temperature and bulk

material temperature)

3.4

Airborne noise emission

3.4.1

Measured values

20 C

The measured values do not take room effects into account.

Description
Equivalent workplace emission level Lp

3.5

Weights and volumes

3.5.1

Transport weights not including drive

Description

3.5.2

Value Unit
50 kg

MPSN-25/23

65 kg

MPSN-28/30

85 kg

Transport weights including drive

Value Unit

MPSN-25/15

85 kg

MPSN-25/23

100 kg

MPSN-28/30

115 kg

Volumes packaged in seaworthy manner

Description

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70 dB (A)

MPSN-25/15

Description

3.5.3

Value Unit

Value Unit

MPSN-25/15

0.14 m3

MPSN-25/23

0.16 m3

MPSN-28/30

0.20 m3

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Dimensions

35h6

E
D

max. Q

B
A

N
O

L
M

H
I

max. Q

J
K

Fig. 3.2
MPSN

25/15

25/23

28/30

320 *

410 *

490

160

205

320

320

320

350

160

160

175

10

10

12

57

57

137

220

330

370

120

200

270

100

150

200

175

270

335

240

240

320

150

150

220

100

150

200

205

210

285

8M10

8D 11.5

8D 13.5

Q max.

520

560

640

* Standard shaft, other shafts are optional.

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3.7

Pneumatic system
Description

3.8

Maximum pressure in continuous operation

0.6 bar

Maximum upper pressure limit

0.8 bar

Options

12

Value Unit

NORD or SEW gearmotor

NORD or SEW spur gearmotor
NORD or SEW bevel gearmotor
Frequency converter MOVIMOT
Frequency converter TRIO SK200E
Speed monitoring
Airlock table
with intermediate shafts, couplings and covers
Sight glass
Transition piece for airlock outlet
Feed nozzle
Distribution box

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Description

4.1

Identification

4.1.1

Type plate
(1)
*
Model:
Serial No.:

(6)

Fig. 4.1

Manufactured:

(2)
(3)
(4)

(5)

Type plate

(1) Manufacturer
(2) Place of manufacture
(3) Machine type

(4) Year of manufacture

(5) Machine number
(6) ATEX labeling

Position

Fig. 4.2
4.1.2

Airlock with drive

Type code
MPSN-25/23-MS-Ex
MPSN

Machine code

25, 28

Rotor diameter in cm

15, 23, 30

Rotor length in cm

MS

Mild steel version

Ex

Approval for potentially explosive zone

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4.1.3

ATEX designation for use in Ex zone 22

The ATEX designation indicates the conditions under which the machine may be
used in a potentially explosive zone or connected to a potentially explosive
zone.
II */3D T=135 C
Explanation of symbols:
ATEX symbol

4.1.4

II

Device group

*/

Internal category: Does not have its own internal source of ignition

/3

External category 3

Dust atmosphere

Maximum expected surface temperature in C in normal operation at

full load and at an ambient temperature of 40 C

ATEX designation without approval for use in potentially explosive zones

II */-D
Explanation of symbols:
ATEX symbol

4.2

II

Device group

*/

Internal category: Does not have its own internal source of ignition

/-

Not approved for use in potentially explosive zones

Dust atmosphere

Overview
The airlock is intended for dosing and introducing free-flowing bulk materials to a
pneumatic form of conveyance.
The use of toxic conveyance gases is only permitted with restrictions. The airlock is not approved for hybrid mixtures. Special protective measures should be
taken by the operator or customer (e.g. gas detectors, sealing gas) to ensure
safe operation. The airlock must be operated in the vacuum range.

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(1)

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

(6)

Fig. 4.3
(1) Housing
(2) Rotor
(3) Housing cover

4.3

(4) Axial seal

(5) Rotor shaft
(6) Deep groove ball bearing

Mode of operation
In the pneumatic grinder the airlock is connected to the centrifugal separator by
the sight glass. At the outlet the airlock is connected to the piping by a transition
piece.
In other applications such as a centrifugal separator or filter, the airlock is often
connected directly to the part in question.
It can also be integrated together with a feed nozzle into the conveying line of
an intake or pressurized conveyance system.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

Fig. 4.4
The bulk material enters the airlock through the inlet (1). It is captured by the
rotor (2) and guided to the outlet (3).

4.4

EMERGENCY STOP

4.5

Protection devices

4.6

The airlock must be integrated in the system such that people cannot reach
into the area near the rotor on either the inlet or outlet side. This is achieved
using permanently screwed-down inlet and outlet channels.
A lockable safety switch is present, and personnel have the matching padlock.

Safety symbols

16

The EMERGENCY STOP button is integrated in the system control unit.

The machine is stopped when the EMERGENCY STOP is triggered.
Only trigger the EMERGENCY STOP to prevent imminent injury or damage
to property.

The "Move safety switch to 0 and lock" sign is affixed to the system.
Service covers located less than 850 mm away from the rotor feature a Do
not reach in prohibition sign.

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Airlock with drive

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Transport

5.1

Packaging symbols

(1)
Fig. 5.1

(2)

5.2

(4) Fragile
(5) Attach here

Note packaging symbols.

Check for completeness of delivery according to the delivery note.

Report any missing parts or transport damage. See page 5, chapter Contact.

Temporary storage

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(5)

Checking delivery

5.3

(4)

Packaging symbols

(1) Top
(2) Protect against moisture
(3) Center of gravity

(3)

Note packaging symbols.

Leave the machine and machine parts in the original packaging until starting
assembly work.
Do not store the machine outdoors.
Protect the machine from the effects of weather.
Prevent temperature fluctuations.

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5.4

Lifting instructions
The machine and its options are assembled on site. If a deviating scope of delivery is used, the modules are fitted depending on the options available.

Fig. 5.2

Observe the transport weights in the shipping papers.

Use only undamaged hoisting devices with a sufficient rating.
Do not step or stand under suspended loads.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Screw eyebolts into flange.

Attach lifting straps to eyebolt.
If the airlock has a drive, place lifting straps around drive.
Transport the airlock.

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Installation

6.1

Preparing installation location

850 mm

850 mm

Fig. 6.1
WARNING
Rotating rotor.
Risk of extremities being drawn in, crushed or severed.
Fit service openings at least 850 mm away from the rotor.
Turn rotor with a piece of wood.

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When planning ensure sufficient space around the airlock for installation,
maintenance and repair work.
Position upstream and downstream machines where there is space.
Cordon off the assembly area against unauthorized access.
Secure the working area (e.g. prevent tripping hazards etc.).

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6.2

Series arrangement
Airlock series on airlock table.

(1)

(3)

(2)

(5)

(3)

(2)

(4)

(4)

Fig. 6.2
(1) Spur gear
(2) Coupling
(3) Bearing cover

(4) Clamping bracket

(5) Shaft-mounted gear unit

Important

Align axle horizontally and mount airlock in deenergized system.

1. Ensure there is sufficient space around airlocks and intermediate shafts.

The coupling must function correctly.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Fit airlock.
Mount clamping bracket.
Mount bearing cover.
Where a spur gear is fitted, align and mount airlocks from drive side.
Where slip-on gear unit is fitted, align and mount airlocks from both sides.

6.3

Connecting the utilities

6.3.1

Electrical systems

Fit overload protection upstream of drive motor. This may take the form of a
motor protection switch or a contactor with thermal overload trigger.
Near the airlock, install a lockable safety switch which can be used to fully
disconnect the drive motor from the electrical supply (provided by customer).
This ensures that the drive is blocked in the event of maintenance and
repair work.
Check that the rotor is turning in the right direction.

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To change the direction of rotation, swap the two phases in the terminal box.
The direction of rotation is changed in the frequency converter by swapping
the corresponding phases.
Ensure that the bulk material is flowing freely. If connecting to an intake or
pressurized conveyance system, first switch on the blower for the conveyance air and then the drive for the airlock.
If available: Install speed monitoring device in plant control system.

Earthing

(1)
(1)

Fig. 6.3
Connect all earthing connections and check for electrostatic charging by the
product being conveyed.
Earthing in the piping is ensured by earthing the system. Ensure conductivity for
screwed/bolted connections with contact washers or copper strands.
Check:

Inspect the screw unions.

Resistance across butt joints may not exceed 10 ohms. If resistance exceeds 10 ohms, restore electrical conductivity.

Safety switch

22

Fit a lockable safety switch with a performance level (PL) c according to

ISO 13849-1 near the machine.
Note local specifications.

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Commissioning

7.1

Checking commissioning

7.1.1

No.

Check

There are no foreign objects in the machine.

Rotor is freely rotating. See page 23, chapter Checking the rotor.

All transport aids and assembly fixings have been removed.

Product feed and discharge are present and connected correctly.

Electrical connections and connection voltages correspond to

specifications on sign.

All electrical terminal boxes and plug sockets are closed.

Machine is earthed.

Airlock is turning in correct direction.

All controls and warning systems are functional.

10

A lockable safety switch is present, and personnel have a matching padlock.

11

The EMERGENCY STOP button is working.

12

All screwed/bolted connections have been properly tightened.

13

The gearmotor is filled with lubricant.

14

All connections for the lines are leak tight.

15

A safety valve has been provided for pneumatic conveyance systems. The maximum pressure depends on the form of conveyance
and must be observed.

16

Warning signs are fitted to the side of the housing.

Checking the rotor

If incorrectly installed, the airlock housing may be distorted.
1. Remove fan cover.
2. Move the rotor by hand using the fan wheel on the motor.
Rotor is turning freely and not rubbing against the housing.
3. Mount fan cover.

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7.2

Conformity

7.2.1

Checking EC conformity
Operate the machine in the European Union only if EC conformity has been
checked and confirmed using the following checklist.
Checklist
No.

Check

The operator has been informed that the operating instructions

must be accessible to the personnel at all times.

The operator is responsible for instructing the personnel.

Assembly and installation have been carried out in accordance

with the operating instructions.

Machine has been connected and checked by an electrician. All

connection sockets and boxes are properly closed.

Warnings and signs are attached so they are clearly visible.

A lockable safety switch has been fitted. Personnel are in possession of the padlock for this.

Components on the inlet and outlet side can only be removed with
a tool. This prevents access to the machine's moving parts.

Inspection covers fitted on the system are at least 850 mm away

from danger areas or fitted with a prohibition sign:

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Operation

8.1

Starting and stopping

8.1.1

The machine is started and stopped using a superordinate system control

unit.
The EMERGENCY STOP button is integrated in the system control unit.
The machine is stopped as soon as the EMERGENCY STOP button is triggered.

Starting
1. Ensure that the bulk material is flowing freely.
2. If connecting to an intake or pressurized conveyance system, first switch on
the blower for the conveyance air and then the drive for the airlock.
3. Start airlock.
4. Supply product.

8.1.2

Stopping
1. Interrupt product feed.
2. Wait until airlock is free of product.
3. Stop airlock.

8.2

Checks during operation

Regularly check the elements.

This allows you to detect faults early on and initiate any actions required.

Check bearing temperature.

Check seal integrity (traces of conveyed product or air leaking).

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Trouble-shooting

9.1

Faults

Fault

Cause

Remedy

Throughput too
low.

Insufficient bulk material feed.

Check feed.

Speed too low.

Increase speed up to maximum of

limit speed.

Insufficient feeding.

Improve feeding or adjust feeding

flap.

Product deposits on rotor.

Clean rotor.

Irregular running. Defective bearing.

Check bearing and replace if necessary.

Rotor blocked.

Foreign objects in airlock.

Remove and maintain rotor.

Temperatures or differences in temperature too high.

Increase clearance.
Insulate or heat airlock.

Airlock not starting.

Gearmotor thermally overloaded.

See operating instructions for control system.

Gearmotor not connected.

Correctly connect gearmotor.

Gearmotor overheating.

Allow gearmotor to cool and rectify

whatever is causing it to overheat.

Excessive product friction. Occurs with

melted product.

Clean airlock.
Cool product.
Enlarge rotor and slope rotor
blades.

Bearing hot.

Replace bearing.

Rotor seal not tight.

Remove and clean seal.

If defective, replace seal.

Bearing shaft seal not tight.

Replace bearing.

Lubricant on rotor shaft.

Bearing shaft seal not tight.

Remove and clean seal.

If defective, replace seal.

Oil on gearmotor.

Gear leaking.

Replace seals in gearmotor.

Ventilation positioned incorrectly.

Correct position. Refer to the documentation supplied by the gearmotor manufacturer.

Product leaking
out at rotor
shaft.

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Defect in machine or plant control sys-

tem.

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Maintenance

CAUTION
Conveyed product may be blown out when opening the airlock.
Eye injuries.
Only open or disassemble airlocks if the system is depressurized and the
pressure system is protected against being switched on by locking the
associated safety switch.

10.1

Cleaning
The cleaning intervals depend on the product, location and climate and have to
be determined by the user.

Keep airlock clean. Remove dust, dirt or product deposits.

Always clean dry with cloths, brush or vacuum cleaner.
If dirty, clean the fan cover's intake apertures and the cooling fins on the
electric motor.
If changing product, clean rotor and other cavities.

10.2

Lubrication

10.2.1

Lubrication schedule

10.2.2

Interval

Machine part

Duration

Measure

500 h /
once a
month

Gearmotor

__:__

Check the oil level. Top up if

necessary.

Bearing
The bearings in the airlock have lifetime lubrication with lubricant of class
NSF H1 as defined by the FDA. The bearing seals prevent grease from leaking
out and becoming contaminated. When the grease is used up, replace bearing.
Minimum lifetime of bearings: 30,000 hours.

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10.3

Maintenance

10.3.1

Maintenance schedule
Interval

120 h /
once a
week

10.3.2

Machine part

Duration

Measure

Frequency converter

__:__

Refer to the manufacturer's

documentation.

Bearing seal

__:__

If product, air or grease is escaping at rotor shaft, check

bearing seal for wear and replace if there are signs of
wear.

Maintaining airlock
(2)
(3)
(1)
(4)
(1)
(5)

(6)

(7)

Fig. 10.1
Dismantling airlock
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Stop the machine.

Set safety switch to 0 and lock it.
Switch off product feed and rinse air/conveyance air.
If necessary, first remove the drive or speed monitoring.
Remove coupling halves and keys (1).
Release screws (2) from housing cover (3).
Remove housing cover from shaft (5) of rotor.
If necessary, loosen grub screw (7) to separate rotor and shaft.
Leave bearing on shaft or in cover.
Check and clean following parts.
Remove axial groove rings, check for damage and clean grooves.
Clean surface of shaft.
Check and clean bearing, replace if necessary.
Replace worn or damaged parts.
If there is insufficient grease in bearing, replace bearing.

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Assembling airlock
1. Assemble rotor and shaft with setscrew.
Ensure that rotor is easy to turn by hand.
Do not distort bearing.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Press housing cover onto rotor's shaft.

Install coupling halves and key.
Install drive and speed monitoring.
Check the rotor. See page 23, chapter Checking the rotor.

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11

Maintenance and repair

11.1

Replace speed sensor

11.1.1

Removing speed sensor

1.
2.
3.
4.

Stop the machine.

Set safety switch to 0 and lock it.
Switch off product feed and rinse air.
Separate electric plug (2) from sensor.

(1)

(2)

5. Remove 3 screws and lid (1).

6. Release counter nut (4).

(3)

(4)

(5)

7. Remove nut (3) and speed sensor (5).

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8. Perform the following work if necessary.

(6)

(7)

Loosen screw (7) and remove housing (6).

9. Loosen setscrew (8) and remove contact tab (9) from shaft.
(8)

(9)

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11.1.2

Installing speed sensor

1. Slide contact tab (2) onto shaft.
(1)

(2)

Do not tighten setscrew (1).

2. Secure housing (3) to machine with screw (4).

(2)

(3)

(4)

3. Center contact tab (2) in threaded hole.

4. Tighten setscrew (1) to contact tab.
Contact tab is fixed.

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(2)

5. Insert speed sensor (7).

(5)

(6)

(7)

6. Use nut (5) to set distance between speed sensor and contact tab.
Distance between speed sensor and contact tab: 1 5 mm
7. Tighten counter nut (6).
8. Ensure that contact tab cannot touch speed sensor.
9. Secure lid (8) to housing with 3 screws.

(8)

(9)

10. Connect electric plug (9) with sensor.

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11.2

Replacing bearing and shaft seal

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

(5)

Fig. 11.1
11.2.1

Removing bearing and shaft seal

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

11.2.2

Stop the machine.

Set safety switch to 0 and lock it.
Switch off product feed and rinse air.
If necessary, first remove the drive or speed monitoring.
Remove housing cover (1). Dismantle airlock. See page 28, chapter Dismantling airlock.
Remove shaft seal (5) and bearing (3).
Clean shaft seal groove on rotor.
Clean bearing groove in housing cover.
Clean shaft (4) and rotor (2).
Check surface of shaft and housing cover.

Fitting bearing and shaft seal

1. Insert new bearing and shaft seal.
2. Assemble airlock.

11.3

Replacing rotor
WARNING
Spark formation.
Serious burns.
Ensure that foreign bodies such as swarf, screws or welding beads do
not enter the airlock.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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Stop the machine.

Set safety switch to 0 and lock it.
Switch off product feed and rinse air.
Remove housing cover (1). Dismantle airlock:
Pull rotor out of the housing.
If necessary, separate rotor and shaft.

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7. Insert new rotor.

8. Assemble airlock. See page 29, chapter Assembling airlock.
9. Check rotor. See page 23, chapter Checking the rotor.

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12

Decommissioning

12.1

Dismantle
Once work with the machine is complete (inspection, removal or disposal), the
machine is disassembled in reverse order to the assembly process.

Before starting the disassembly process, the person who is responsible must
obtain instructions from the manufacturer for safe disassembly.
The machine may only be disassembled in accordance with all accident prevention measures and only by instructed personnel. This personnel must be
familiar with the safety precautions.

12.2

Disposal

12.2.1

Disposal of operating materials

12.2.2

Remove operating materials completely from the machine and dispose of

them properly in accordance with the local legal requirements.

Disposing of machine
1. Dismantle machine into its components.
2. Sort components according to materials and dispose of them in compliance
with local applicable laws and regulations.

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