Machine manual

en-23122.102-A

Outlet apparatus

Code Word

Order Number

POLYSIUS Order Code (POC)

Machine manual Contents
Outlet apparatus

Contents

1 Technical data......................................................................................... 1-1

2 Safety...................................................................................................... 2-1
3 Components and description of functioning.......................................3-1
3.1 Components............................................................................................. 3-2
4 Transport and assembly........................................................................4-1
4.1 Transport and storage instructions...........................................................4-1
4.2 Assembly.................................................................................................. 4-1
5 Lubrication..............................................................................................5-1
6 Preparation for the test run...................................................................6-1
6.1 Checks prior to the test run......................................................................6-1
7 Maintenance...........................................................................................7-1
7.1 Inspection.................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Servicing.................................................................................................. 7-1
7.3 Trouble shooting.......................................................................................7-2
7.4 Repair....................................................................................................... 7-2
8 Spare parts............................................................................................. 8-1
9 Appendix.................................................................................................9-1
9.1 Technical drawings...................................................................................9-1

en-23122.102-A
Machine manual Technical data
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1 Technical data

NOTE
Information concerning the electrical equipment is contained in
the separate electrical documentation or in the subsuppliers'
documentation.

Information on the intended use

Bulk material.......................................................................................
Bulk density........................................................................................
Grain size.............................................................................................
Max. moisture content........................................................................
Max. temperature................................................................................
Voltage.................................................................................................
Supply frequency................................................................................

Basic data
Type...........................................shutoff valve / flow regulating valve
Year of manufacture............................................................................
Throughput rate..................................................................................
Dimensions..........................................................................................
Weight..................................................................................................

Figure 1
Technical data Machine manual
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Maintenance valve (1)

Type.....................................................................................................
Size......................................................................................................
See separate machine manual.....................................................No.

Shutoff valve (2) yes/no

Type.....................................................................................................
Size......................................................................................................
See separate machine manual.................................................... No.

FLUIDOR® yes/no
Type.....................................................................................................
Size......................................................................................................
See separate machine manual.................................................... No.

Flow regulating valve (4) yes/no

Type.....................................................................................................
Size......................................................................................................
See separate machine manual.................................................... No.

Ball valve, pneumatically operated

Type.....................................................................................................
Design..................................................................................................
Supply/control voltage........................................................................
Machine manual Safety
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2 Safety

NOTE
Be sure to comply with the general safety instructions in the
supplement Important notes on the documentation.

Use
 The outlet apparatus is only intended for conveying dry,
powdery to fine-grained or gritty bulk materials.
 Be sure to comply with the instructions concerning the
intended use in the section Technical data.
 Any use other than the intended use is forbidden. POLYSIUS AG
is not responsible for damage resulting from any use other
than the intended use. All other use is at the owner’s own risk.
 The intended use also includes observance of the instructions
in the machine manual and compliance with the maintenance
instructions.

Transport and assembly

 All transportation instructions in this machine manual refer
exclusively to transportation of the machine at the plant site.
 Only use suitable hoisting and lifting equipment which is in
serviceable order and has a sufficient load bearing capacity.
 Never work under a suspended load.
Operation
 Any safety checks before or during operation depend on the
relevant national regulations. The plant management is
responsible for the performance and recording of such checks.
 If changes in the machine or its operating behaviour relevant
to safety occur, shut down the machine immediately.
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Maintenance

 Ensure that all machines and motors whose operation might

endanger persons or equipment are switched off and
safeguarded against restarting for the entire duration of the
maintenance work.
 Ensure that all rotating parts of the machine have come to a
standstill before you remove protection devices or open flaps.
 Keep the machine free of oily and combustible substances and
materials. Never use gasoline or other easily inflammable
substances for cleaning the machine.
 Melting of polyester fabric causes hydrogen cyanide vapours.
 There is mortal danger.
 Extract the hydrogen cyanide vapours directly above the point
of work.
 Switch off the power supply to the electrical components
before commencing any maintenance work.
 Make sure that the pneumatic pipes are relieved of pressure
before disconnecting them.
 Strictly observe the welding instructions when performing any
welding work.
 If you carry out electrical welding on any part of the machine,
never conduct the welding current through plain or antifriction
bearings, other movable connections or measuring equipment.
Always directly connect the welding current return lead to the
part being welded.
 Remount all protection devices and properly close all
inspection and service covers when maintenance work has
been finished.
Machine manual Components and description of functioning
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3 Components and description of functioning

The outlet apparatus is a low-wear conveyor functioning without

dust formation for shutting off and metering dry, powdery to fine-
grained or gritty bulk materials.

The maintenance valve (1) serves as shutoff device at silos or

containers. It is used if an interruption of the flow of material for
maintenance work is planned.

The slide plate is actuated manually with a hand-wheel.

The shutoff valve (2) is a shutoff device for powdery to fine-

grained bulk materials and is used e.g. under silo outlets. It
completely shuts off the flow of conveyed material or completely
releases it.

The shutoff or flow-regulating sector is operated by an actuator

(pneumatic, closed when de-energised!).

The flow regulating valve (4) is used for metering powdery to fine-
grained bulk materials. The flow-regulating sector is operated by
a pneumatic actuator.

The outlet apparatus is equipped with aerated, porous areas for

conveying the bulk material. The outlet apparatus is connected
via a pipe (5) with throttle valves (6) and ball valve (7) to a
compressed-air source.
Components and description of functioning Machine manual
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3.1 Components

NOTE
Some details of the drawings in this manual may not be identical
with the drawings supplied under the contract.

tems shown in the drawing of the outlet apparatus

1 Maintenance valve
2 Shutoff valve
4 Flow regulating valve
5 Pipe for compressed air
6 Throttle valve
7 Ball valve, pneumatically operated
Machine manual Components and description of functioning
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Outlet apparatus

Figure 2
Machine manual Transport and assembly
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4 Transport and assembly

4.1 Transport and storage instructions

The machine is transported in individual parts or in

subassemblies. Make absolutely sure that suitable lifting
equipment is employed in removing the parts from the transport
vehicles and transferring them to the storage area.

When they arrive at the site, all parts must be inspected for
transport damage and placed on wooden beams with the
provision of suitable protection against moisture, soiling and
damage. Never place the parts directly on the ground.

Make absolutely sure that motors, couplings, gear units and

measurement and control equipment are stored in well-ventilated
rooms and protected against moisture.

4.2 Assembly

General notes

The following assembly instructions do not detail the individual

steps for assembling the units, but rather give an overview of the
work to be performed.

Changes in the planning of the plant during the processing of the

contract may lead to deviations from these assembly
instructions.

NOTE
Information about assembly of the individual component groups is
contained in the separate machine manuals of the valves.

CAUTION
If you carry out electrical welding on any part of the machine,
never conduct the welding current through plain or antifriction
bearings, other moving connecting elements or measuring
equipment, in order to prevent damage to such parts.
Always directly connect the welding current return lead to the
part being welded.
Machine manual Lubrication
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5 Lubrication

NOTE
Instructions for lubrication are contained in the separate machine
manuals about the valves.
Machine manual Preparation for the test run
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6 Preparation for the test run

NOTE
It is a prerequisite of our warranty that the first test run is carried
out in the presence of specialists from POLYSIUS AG and in
accordance with their instructions.

6.1 Checks prior to the test run

After completing the assembly work and prior to the first test run,
check all parts of the plant according to the list below. Take
particular care that all material remnants, tools and assembly
aids are removed.
 Have the valves been checked according to the instructions in
the respective machine manuals?
 Have the pipes for compressed air been correctly connected?
 Have the ball valves been checked for proper functioning?
Machine manual Maintenance
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7 Maintenance

7.1 Inspection

No. Work to be performed Comments

1 Inspection work on the maintenance valve (1) see separate

machine manual
For number see the
section Technical
data

2 Inspection work on the shutoff valve (2) see separate

machine manual
For number see the
section Technical
data

3 Inspection work on the flow regulating valve (4) see separate

machine manual
For number see the
section Technical
data
®
4 FLUIDOR see separate
machine manual
For number see the
section Technical
data

7.2 Servicing

No. Work to be performed Comments

1 Maintenance work on the maintenance valve (1) see separate

machine manual
For number see the
section Technical
data

2 Maintenance work on the shutoff valve (2) see separate

machine manual
For number see the
section Technical
data

3 Maintenance work on the flow regulating valve (4) see separate

machine manual
Maintenance Machine manual
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For number see the

section Technical
data

4 FLUIDOR® see separate

machine manual
For number see the
section Technical
data

7.3 Trouble shooting

Information about possible faults is contained in the separate

machine manuals about the valves.

7.4 Repair

Before performing any repair work, switch off the power supply to
all electrical components.
Make sure that the pneumatic pipes are relieved of pressure
before disconnecting them.
Ensure absolute cleanliness at all times during repair work in
order to prevent dirt from entering the bearings, the drive units or
other sensitive parts of the machine or plant.
Do not remove or open any covers or protection devices before all
rotating parts have stopped.
Instructions for repair are contained in the separate machine
manuals about the valves.

Tools and auxiliary devices

No special tools are required for repair work on the machine.

However, you may need torque wrenches of a bigger size than
normal.

Whether or not you need auxiliary equipment, such as scaffolds

or hoists, depends on the conditions in your plant.

CAUTION
After you have completed the repair work you must check the
machine/plant again according to the section Preparation for test
run.
Machine manual Spare parts
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8 Spare parts

Spare parts for the individual subassemblies are shown in the

section Spare parts of the separate machine manuals.

The numbers of the machine manuals are shown in the section

Technical data.
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9 Appendix

9.1 Technical drawings

Designation Drawing No.

Assembly drawing