Aec Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Conveying Systems User Manual

Operation & Installation ManualContinuous Vacuum/PressureConveying SystemsSingle- and Dual-Blower SystemsImportant! Read Carefully Before Attempt

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 91 General Information1-1 Models CoveredAEC single vacuum pressure (SVP) systems have

Page 10 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsSystems Used for Powders or Dusty MaterialsMaterial lines on the vacuum side of the

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 11Figure 2Typical Dual Blower System for Free-Flowing PelletsProduct fromrail carProd

Page 12 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems1-5 OptionsSingle-blower vacuum/pressure systems and dual-blower continuous vacuum a

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 132 Safety2-1 Work RulesInstall, operate, and maintain this equipment according to

Page 14 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems2-4 Safety ConsiderationsThe terms NOTICE, CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGERhave specific

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 152-5 General ResponsibilityNO MATTER WHO YOU ARE…Safety is important. Owners, opera

Page 16 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsONLY YOU can make safety work for you by constantly thinkingabout what is safe and w

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 17• NEVER stand or sit where you could slip or stumbleinto the conveying system whil

Page 18 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systemsare correctly connected to earth ground with an electricalconductor that complies wi

Page 2 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsWrite down your unit serial number(s) ________________ ________________ here

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 19Every effort has been made to incorporate these standards into the design of theVac

Page 20 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systemselectrical lockout tags. These tags are available at most electricalsupply stores.WA

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 213 Shipping Information3-1 Unpacking and InspectionYou should inspect your AEC vacuu

Page 22 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems; Hold the damaged goods with the container and packing materials forpossible inspe

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 234 Installation4-1 Work RulesThe installation, operation, and maintenance of this eq

Page 24 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems4-3 Installing Mechanical Components4-3-1 Installing Vacuum and Material TubingUse

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 254-3-2 Using Quick-Change Couplers and Flexible Material HoseYou can attach a quick

Page 26 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems4-3-3 Sheltering System ComponentsIf the power unit, control unit, rotary valve, fi

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 27WARNING!Shear points are present at theopen inlet and outlet of the rotary airlock.

Page 28 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsFigure 5Rotary Airlock/Cyclone AssemblyProduct fromrail carProductto siloHigh Level

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Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 29IMPORTANT! The power unit is sized for the total conveying distance.In some cases,

Page 30 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems 4. Connect the inlet tube of the filter chamber to the outlet of the cyclonesepar

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 31SVP SystemsConnect the pump to a minimum of 80 psi (551.6 kPa/5.52 bars) clean, dry

Page 32 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsVacuum Unit MotorIf the control unit is mounted on the vacuum unit, the vacuum unit

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 33Gradually and evenly tighten the packing gland bolts on either side of the rotor un

Page 34 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsFigure 7Typical SVP System Electrical SchematicLegend------- Field wiring Terminal

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 35Figure 8Typical SVP Electrical Subpanel LayoutFuse holder,30 amp fusesDisconnectswi

Page 36 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsFigure 9Typical CVP/CPP System Electrical SchematicSee Note #3(typical)Legend-------

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 37Figure 10Typical CVP/CPP Electrical Subpanel LayoutFuse holder,30 amp fusesDisconne

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Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 3Table of Contents1 General Information ...

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 395 Startup, Shutdown, and Operation5-1 Equipment CycleSystems with dual blowers have

Page 40 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsCVP/CPP — Dual Blower Vacuum Pressure SystemsWhen the system is started, the pressur

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 41Notes: The drawing on the previous page shows a typical CVP/CPP system for conveyin

Page 42 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsFigure 12Typical SVP Control Panel Layout42079Q91FOF_0ONPOWER switchPURGE switchSTAR

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 43Figure 13Typical CVP/CPP Control Panel Layout41275Q911LT2LT2PB 1PB3PBPOWERPURGESTAR

Page 44 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems5-3 Mechanical Indicators and Safety FeaturesSingle-blower vacuum/pressure systems a

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 45The vacuum/pressure system shuts down if the vacuum switch senses vacuumgreater tha

Page 46 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsIMPORTANT! Do not attempt to adjust the relief valveto more than 1 psig (about 7 kPa

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 47Silo Selector SwitchAEC vacuum/pressure pumps are equipped with a silo selector swi

Page 48 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems5-6 Shutting Down the SystemIn certain operating conditions, pressing Emergency Stop

Page 4 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsTable of Contents5 Startup, Shutdown, and Operation... 395-1 Equi

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 49and pressure side material lines of material (set duration in the Auto Shutdown Tim

Page 50 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems6 Maintenance6-1 Work RulesThe installation, operation, and maintenance of this equi

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 51MotorsNo lubrication is required.Rotary AirlockAfter the first six months of operat

Page 52 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsPeriodic Checks and Inspections; Check the solid state modules on solid state units

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 53Note: The counterbalance should be adjusted so the flapper remains open about 1/2”

Page 54 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems• Remove the two self-tapping screws at the left of the unit holding the mufflerbra

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 557 TroubleshootingWhen a problem is based on a pilot light, check the light bulb bef

Page 56 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsProblem Possible cause Corrective actionThe rotary airlock valve is notoperating.Che

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 57(8) Appendix A Unloading RailcarsUnloading Bulk Railcars2” to 3” Unloading KitsAn i

Page 58 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsThe following illustration shows how the essential components of the AEC, Inc. Probe

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 5Safety ConsiderationsAEC single- and dual-blower continuous vacuum/pressure systems

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 59The Style A pilot hole is ½” (13 mm) from the bottom of the casting. The Style B pi

Page 60 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems 7. Turn #4 probe 90° clockwise, tighten the thumb screw onthe adapter, and unload

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 61 5. Swing the caps over the outlet nozzle on both sides of the car and lock in pl

Page 62 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsDry Flow Chem Car (GATX)Attach the adapter assembly to the A style nozzle cap.Materi

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 63Conveying System Options 9The following is a list of options, which your Vacuum/Pre

Page 64 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems10 Spare Parts10-1 Spare PartsContinuous Vacuum/Pressure Conveying SystemConsult fac

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 65Technical Assistance 1111-1 Contact Information for Technical AssistanceParts Depa

Page 66 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems11-2 Returned Material Policy11-2-1 Credit Returns 1. Prior to the return of any

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 6711-3 WarrantyAEC, Inc. warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from d

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Page 6 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemsAECContinuous Vacuum/PressureConveying SystemsThis conveying system is manufactured b

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 69Safety Tag Information 1212-1 Continuous Vacuum/Pressure System SafetyTagsShear Po

Page 70 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems12-2 Continuous Vacuum/Pressure SystemIdentification (Serial Number) Tag(Located o

Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 71Service Notes

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Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 73Service Notes

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WarrantyAEC, Inc. warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in workmanship andmaterial when used under recommended conditions.

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Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Page 7Annex B InformationThe following design information is provided for your reference:1

Page 8 Single- and Dual-Blower Continuous Vacuum/Pressure Systems Charts and Figures1Typical Single Blower System for Free-Flowing Pellets 102Typical