Aec VacTrac Series Conveying Systems User Manual

Operation and Installation ManualVacTrac™ SeriesConveying SystemsMechanical ComponentsImportant! Read Carefully Before Attempting to Install or Opera

Page 10 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsAEC can advise you on your system capabilities based on systemmakeup, distanc

Page 100 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 42Typical SRI Series Inventory Vacuum Receiver Exploded View118277122

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 101Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 43SRI Series Inventory Vacuum Receiver Parts ListRefer to Figure 42

Page 102 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 44TF/VF Vacuum Receiver Spare Parts List,Models TF/VF30X to TF/VF60XP

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 103Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 47VacTrac Vacuum Power Units; 5 to 15 hp (3.73-11.19 kW) Models Spar

Page 104 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 48VacTrac Vacuum Power Units; 25 to 30 hp (18.65-22.38 kW) ModelsPart

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 105Mechanical Components WH2-605A.46 TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause SolutionReset the overload and chec

Page 106 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsProblem Possible cause SolutionMaterial supply empty. Refill the supply.Mate

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 107Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Problem Possible cause SolutionDump Delay time set to zero, orinsufficient

Page 108 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsProblem Possible cause Solution• Blower is dead-headed.Check for obstructio

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 109Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Problem Possible cause SolutionVacuum line problem.Disconnect the vacuum li

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 11Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4• Pickup tubes/wands• Vacuum and material tubingCombinations of these comp

Page 110 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsProblem Possible cause SolutionVacuum leak(s) in vacuumhoppers.• Replace or

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 111Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Service Notes

Page 112 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsService Notes

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 113Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4I IndexACA Series available models, 32ACA Series filter bag life, 89ACA Ser

Page 114 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsSingle line Y-Tube VacTrac system installationdrawing, 46SRH Series vacuum r

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 115Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Service Notes

Page 116 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsService Notes

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 117Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Service Notes

Page 118 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsParts DepartmentCall toll-free 7am–5pm CST [800] 423-3183 or call [630] 595-

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

Page 12 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components1-5 Equipment Covered by this ManualVacTrac PumpsVTP Series Models VTP5, VTP7

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VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 13Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4• Three (3) -phase high efficiency TEFC electric motor.• 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 2

Page 14 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 1VacTrac VTP Series Pump DimensionsCFDAEBGUnit size Dimensions (inches

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 15Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 2VacTrac Pump Specifications Model Amp draw, full-load amps Air flow

Page 16 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 3VacTrac VTPB Series Blowback Pump DimensionsEFGBADCIJKHUnit size Dime

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 17Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 4VacTrac VTTV TurboVac Series Pump DimensionsCEFHDGBACIUnit size Dime

Page 18 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsVacTrac Vacuum ReceiversModels: TF301G, TF301U, TF301S, TF601G, TF601U, TF601

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 19Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 5TF/VF Flange-Mount Vacuum Receiver SpecificationsCBAEDFHGIDimensions

Page 2 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsWrite down your VacTrac system ________________ ________________component seri

Page 20 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 6TF/VF Suspension-Mount Vacuum Receiver SpecificationsCBADEFGHDimensio

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 21Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 7TF/VF Silo-Mount Vacuum Receiver SpecificationsEH GFDABCKMLJMDimensi

Page 22 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsVacTrac SRH/SRC Series Vacuum ReceiversModels SRH01, SRC02, SRC04, SRC08, SRC

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 23Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 8SRH Series Stainless Steel Vacuum Receiver DimensionsDimensions (inc

Page 24 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 8SRC Series Stainless Steel Vacuum Receiver DimensionsSRC Vacuum Recei

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 25Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 9SRI Series Stainless Steel Inventory Vacuum Receiver DimensionsUnit

Page 26 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 10Typical Atmospheric ValveAtmospheric ValvesModels AV1.5, AV2, AV2.25

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 27Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 11Typical Sequence T-ValveSequence T-ValvesModels SV1.5, SV2, SV2.25,

Page 28 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 12VacTrac VFC Vortex Filter Chamber Specifications and DimensionsBDAEC

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 29Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4VacTrac Cartridge-Style Vortex Filter ChamberModels: VFC225, VFC1000• For u

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 3Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Safety ConsiderationsAEC VacTrac conveying systems are designed to provide sa

Page 30 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 13Typical ACA Series Filter ChamberAccumulatorA053451615.50" ID(3

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 31Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4ACA Series Filter ChambersFunctionPowders or granular materials with fines c

Page 32 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 14ACA Series Model 51 and 53 Low Boy Filter AssemblyØ 2.00" OD22.

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 33Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Take-Off Compartments and Pickup TubesTake-Off Compartment Models:• Grinder

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VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 35Mechanical Components WH2-605A.42 Shipping Information2-1 Unpacking and InspectionYou should inspect your AE

Page 36 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsParcel Post Shipment; Notify AEC, Inc. at once in writing, giving details of

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 37Mechanical Components WH2-605A.42-4 If the Shipment is Not CorrectIf the shipment is not what you ordered, c

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VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 39Mechanical Components WH2-605A.43Installation3-1 Work RulesInstall, operate, and maintain this equipment acc

Page 4 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsTable of Contents1 General Information...

Page 40 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components3-4 Installing the VacTrac Pump PackagePlace the vacuum pump where you can ha

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 41Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4• If you are venting pump discharge outdoors, make sure youproperly termina

Page 42 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 15Recommended Single-Line Y-Tube InstallationFigure 16Modified Single-

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 43Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 17Manifold Y-Tube Installation; Vacuum leaks anywhere in the system

Page 44 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components; Cut tube ends square and chamfer edges smooth. Use afixed band saw or powe

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 45Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4; A plug must be put in the last sequence T valve on the vacuumheader to pr

Page 46 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 18Typical Single Line Y-Tube VacTrac System InstallationFigure 19Typic

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 47Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4; Connect a short-radius bend to the straight portion as close tothe Y as p

Page 48 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 20Typical Material Check Valve3-10 Installing VFC or FC Filter Chamber

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 49Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4A compressed air filter cleaning blow back option is available forsystems co

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 5Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Table of Contents3 Installation ...

Page 50 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 21Filter Chamber Installation, Optional Blowback Controller ShownBlowb

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 51Mechanical Components WH2-605A.43-11 Installing the Filter Chamber ShroudThe cloth filter shroud is mounted

Page 52 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components3-12 Installing ACA Series Filter ChambersACA Series filter chambers are ship

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 53Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Mount the control box in any convenient location free fromexcessive vibratio

Page 54 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components• Remove all rubber banding and any other packagingmaterials from around the

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 55Mechanical Components WH2-605A.43-18 Installing the Pickup ProbePickup probes are used to empty gaylords or

Page 56 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components3-19 Installing the Grinder Take-off AttachmentA grinder take-off attachment

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 57Mechanical Components WH2-605A.43-20 Installing and Adjusting the Take-offCompartmentTake-off compartments (

Page 58 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 24Typical Take-off Compartment3-21 Adjusting Fast Take-off (FCO) Compa

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 59Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4To clean out material in the FCO-1.5MD model fast take-offcompartment, unscr

Page 6 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsCharts and Figures1VacTrac VTP Series Pump Dimensions 142VacTrac Pump Specific

Page 60 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components3-22 Installing the Powder Check AdapterThe powder check adapter is usually f

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 61Mechanical Components WH2-605A.43-23 Making VacTrac Pump Compressed AirConnectionsConnect the vacuum pump to

Page 62 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsYour 3/8” (9 mm) branch supply line should include:• A shutoff valve for ON/

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 63Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4If mounted in the vacuum line, connect the sequence-T valve to a60 psi to 80

Page 64 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components3-26 Running Remote Proportioning Valve orProportioning Vacuum Receiver Compr

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 65Mechanical Components WH2-605A.43-29 Making VacTrac Control Panel Power DropWiring ConnectionsPlug the power

Page 66 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components• Be sure the solenoid and proximity switch(es) (ifsupplied) on vacuum recei

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 67Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 29VF (Volume-Fill), TF (Time-Fill), SR Vacuum Receiver Wiring Connect

Page 68 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 30VF (Volume-Fill), TF (Time-Fill), SR Vacuum Receiver Wiring Connecti

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 69Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4If the bypass switch is turned off while a hopper is filling, theswitch simu

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 7Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Charts and Figures18Typical Single-Line Y-Tube VacTrac System Installation 46

Page 70 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsWhen adjusting, fill a vacuum hopper to see if the switch detectsyour materia

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 71Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4• On VTPB pumps, wire the pump package blowback solenoid(SOL B) to the term

Page 72 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 32Typical VTP Series Junction Box Wiring DiagramT3T2T1J1L3L2L195969798

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 73Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 33Typical VTP Series Junction Box with Fused Disconnect Wiring Diagra

Page 74 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 34Typical VTPB Series Junction Box Wiring Diagram(115VAC)/(0VDC)TO CON

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 75Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 35Typical VTPB Series Junction Box with Fused Disconnect Wiring Diagr

Page 76 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 36Typical VTTV Series Junction Box Wiring Diagram2 H.P. PUMP115V AC CO

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 77Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 37Typical VTTV Series Junction Box with Fused Disconnect Wiring Diagr

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VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 79Mechanical Components WH2-605A.44 Component Operation4-1 Vacuum Switch (VS) OperationA high vacuum switch is

Page 8 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsCharts and Figures36Typical VTTV Junction Box Wiring Diagram 7637Typical VTTV

Page 80 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components4-3 Making Startup ChecksBefore operating the VacTrac or any other part of th

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 81Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Note: To change motor rotation:• Disconnect power at the external disconnec

Page 82 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsAdjusting the Number of Air PulsesModel 51/53 Low BoyLocate the DIP switch in

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 83Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Notes: • If for any reason the power is turned off, wait at leastthree (3) s

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VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 85Mechanical Components WH2-605A.45 Maintenance5-1 Work RulesThe installation, operation, and maintenance of t

Page 86 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components• V-belts are sized for maximum life with the pump packageblower/motor combi

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 87Mechanical Components WH2-605A.45-3 Maintaining VacTrac Filter ChambersVFC Filter ChambersVFC filter chamber

Page 88 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsInspecting ACA Series Filter Chamber Filter BagsSchedule regular filter bag i

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 89Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Important!When re-installing ACA Series filter bags,make sure that the bag i

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 9Mechanical Components WH2-605A.41 General Information1-1 Equipment FunctionAEC VacTrac Series conveying syste

Page 90 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsHigh TemperatureIf operating temperatures are above the recommended limit for

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 91Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4 3. Remove the cotter pin from the plunger. Unscrew theplunger from the air

Page 92 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components 3. Loosen the hose clamps that connect the valve to the T-Ytube, and slide

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 93Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Reinstalling Lower Valves 1. Replace the O-rings in the machined body. 2.

Page 94 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components 3. Remove the six (6) socket cap screws from the end plate.Separate the end

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 95Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Maintaining Lower ValvesRemoving Lower Valves 1. Turn off and lock out the

Page 96 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical Components 5. Place a new gasket on the end plate; secure the end plateand valve body

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 97Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 39Typical SRH Series Vacuum Receiver Exploded View1819171622191826121

Page 98 VacTrac™ Series Conveying SystemsWH2-605A.4 Mechanical ComponentsFigure 40Typical SRC Series Vacuum Receiver Exploded View10242387627422625951

VacTrac™ Series Conveying Systems Page 99Mechanical Components WH2-605A.4Figure 41SRH & SRC Series Vacuum Receiver Parts ListRefer to Figures 39