INSTRUCTION MANUAL

poeth
INSERTABLE FILTER
TYPE C-.AB/C-.AE/C-.AF
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POETH b.v.
Tichlouwstraat 5
5932 AA Tegelen
P.O. box 3142
5930 AC Tegelen
The Netherlands

IMPORTANT

Before installation, production start-up, maintenance and repair of the insertable filter, this instruction
manual should be thoroughly studied, in particular the safety instructions. The filter is only to be
installed, operated, maintained and repaired by qualified personnel. Damage and/or injury caused by
faulty installation, operation or repair are not the manufacturer’s responsibility.

All signs on the insertable filter (name plates, warning stickers etc.) must be kept clearly visible during
the entire lifetime of the filter and thus are not to be removed and/or painted. Always follow the rules for
prevention of accidents.
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CONTENTS

1 APPLICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 General ............................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Operating conditions........................................................................................................................... 3
2 FUNCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 4
3 HANDLING OF THE INSERTABLE FILTER ............................................................................................. 5
3.1 Safety.................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Weights and dimensions insertable filter type C-.AB.......................................................................... 6
3.3 Weights and dimensions insertable filter type C-.AE.......................................................................... 8
3.4 Weights and dimensions insertable filter type C-.AF........................................................................ 10
4 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Mechanical installation...................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Electrical installation ......................................................................................................................... 14
5 PRODUCTION START-UP...................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 Safety................................................................................................................................................ 15
5.2 Inspections........................................................................................................................................ 15
5.3 Adjustment data................................................................................................................................ 15
6 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Safety................................................................................................................................................ 17
6.2 Inspections........................................................................................................................................ 18
6.3 Assembly and disassembly of the filter cloths .................................................................................. 19
7 THE PD CONTROLLER (OPTION)......................................................................................................... 20
8 PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................................................ 21
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1 APPLICATIONS

1.1 General

The insertable filter is applied as an automatic cleaning cloth filter for continuous removal of dust in
industrial processes which handle powdered or granulated materials.

Examples of applications are: chemicals, cement, pharmaceuticals, sand, sugar, foodstuffs and raw
materials for animal feeds. Depending on the situation, the basic type can be fitted with a fan.

Depending on the properties of the dust and the process circumstances, different kinds of filter
material can be applied. A long life coated polyester product with high filtration quality is applied
standard. To choose the right quality, all information concerning the kind of dust and process
circumstances should be known.

1.2 Operating conditions

• Connection to a compressed air supply providing a minimum pressure of 4 bar and a maximum
pressure of 6 bar
• Connection of the standard filter controller unit to 220 V~, 50 Hz
• Depending on the type of motor used, connection to 230 or 400 V~, 50 Hz
• Maximum surrounding temperature + 60° Celsius
• Minimum surrounding temperature - 20° Celsius
• Outdoor application is possible
• The filter unit can be used both horizontally as vertically, as long as good cleaning of the filter
elements is guaranteed
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2 FUNCTION

The dust is separated on the outer side of the filter pads. The cleaned air passes through the pores of
the filter cloth to the clean air chamber. Finally the clean air leaves the filter trough the clean air exit.

Cleaning of the filter pads is effectuated by means of compressed air. The filterpads are blown through
from the cleaned-air section.
Compressed air enters via the central pressure barrel, one of the magnetic valves connected to it, and
finally a blow-pipe to the clean-air outlet of the filterpads.
An electronically controlled unit opens in turn in a continuous cycle every valve, at predetermined
intervals of 1 to 60 seconds. A short burst of compressed air enters the filter material at the clean air
side. This causes the dust to fall down. In this way the filterpads are cleaned one after the other. The
duration of the short burst of compressed air is adjustable from 40 to 1000 milliseconds.

In order to achieve the most economic cleaning, there is the possibility of building in an automatically
functioning interval control unit. This control unit is activated by a pressure switch, depending on the
pressure difference over the filter.
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3 HANDLING OF THE INSERTABLE FILTER

3.1 Safety

The insertable filter will be supplied with hoisting hooks. With the use of these hooks the filter can be
safely handled.
Only use safe lifting devices, convince yourself that they can safely lift the weight of the insertable filter.
Make sure that all lifting devices are properly fastened.

The above does not apply to filter types with permanent hoisting hooks on the filter and the smaller
filter types, which can easily be handled with standard hoisting gear.

The weights and dimensions, listed in 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 must be used in order to safely lift the insertable
filter. Please note the position of the point of gravity considering the weight of the fan motor.

Never use the hoisting hook of the electromotor to lift the insertable filter!
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3.2 Weights and dimensions insertable filter type C-.AB

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Type Filter Number A B C Weight

area of filter
[m2] pads [kg]
C-AAB103 2,8 4 1080 520 1085 65
C-AAB104 4,0 4 1080 520 1385 70
C-BAB104 4,2 6 1160 700 1110 95
C-AAB105 5,0 4 1080 520 1635 75
C-AAB106 6,0 4 1080 520 1885 75

C-BAB106 6,0 6 1160 700 1410 105

C-CAB107 7,0 10 1160 1060 1110 155
C-BAB108 7,5 6 1160 700 1660 115
C-BAB204 8,4 12 1760 700 1110 150
C-BAB109 9,0 6 1160 700 1910 115

C-CAB110 10,0 10 1160 1060 1410 175

C-BAB206 12,0 12 1760 700 1410 170
C-CAB112 12,5 10 1160 1060 1660 185
C-BAB304 12,6 18 2360 700 1110 205
C-CAB207 14,0 20 1760 1060 1110 265

C-CAB115 15,0 10 1160 1060 1910 195

C-BAB208 15,0 12 1760 700 1660 180
C-BAB404 16,8 24 2960 700 1110 260
C-BAB209 18,0 12 1760 700 1910 200
C-BAB306 18,0 18 2360 700 1410 235

C-CAB210 20,0 20 1760 1060 1410 300

C-CAB307 21,0 30 2360 1060 1110 360
C-BAB308 22,5 18 2360 700 1660 245
C-BAB406 24,0 24 2960 700 1410 300
C-CAB212 25,0 20 1760 1060 1660 320

C-BAB309 27,0 18 2360 700 1910 285

C-CAB407 28,0 40 2960 1060 1110 460
C-BAB408 30,0 24 2960 700 1660 310
C-CAB310 30,0 30 2360 1060 1410 410
C-CAB215 30,0 20 1760 1060 1910 350

C-BAB409 36,0 24 2960 700 1910 370

C-CAB312 37,5 30 2360 1060 1660 440
C-CAB410 40,0 40 2960 1060 1410 520
C-CAB315 45,0 30 2360 1060 1910 470
C-CAB412 50,0 40 2960 1060 1660 560

C-CAB415 60,0 40 2960 1060 1910 600

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3.3 Weights and dimensions insertable filter type C-.AE

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Type Filter Number A B C Weight

area of filter
[m2] pads [kg]
C-AAE103 2,8 4 1080 520 1475 85
C-AAE104 4,0 4 1080 520 1775 90
C-BAE104 4,2 6 1180 700 1660 120
C-AAE105 5,0 4 1080 520 2025 95
C-AAE106 6,0 4 1080 520 2275 100

C-BAE106 6,0 6 1180 700 1960 135

C-CAE107 7,0 10 1180 1060 1660 205
C-BAE108 7,5 6 1180 700 2210 145
C-BAE204 8,4 12 1780 700 1660 210
C-BAE109 9,0 6 1180 700 2460 155

C-CAE110 10,0 10 1180 1060 1960 225

C-BAE206 12,0 12 1780 700 1960 225
C-CAE112 12,5 10 1180 1060 2210 235
C-BAE304 12,6 18 2380 700 1660 300
C-CAE207 14,0 20 1780 1060 1660 345

C-CAE115 15,0 10 1180 1060 2460 245

C-BAE208 15,0 12 1780 700 2210 245
C-BAE404 16,8 24 2980 700 1660 390
C-BAE209 18,0 12 1780 700 2460 260
C-BAE306 18,0 18 2380 700 1960 315

C-CAE210 20,0 20 1780 1060 1960 380

C-CAE307 21,0 30 2380 1060 1660 475
C-BAE308 22,5 18 2380 700 2210 345
C-BAE406 24,0 24 2980 700 1960 405
C-CAE212 25,0 20 1780 1060 2210 320

C-BAE309 27,0 18 2380 700 2460 365

C-CAE407 28,0 40 2980 1060 1660 575
C-BAE408 30,0 24 2980 700 2210 445
C-CAE310 30,0 30 2380 1060 1960 520
C-CAE215 30,0 20 1780 1060 2460 435

C-BAE409 36,0 24 2980 700 2460 470

C-CAE312 37,5 30 2380 1060 2210 550
C-CAE410 40,0 40 2980 1060 1960 635
C-CAE315 45,0 30 2380 1060 2460 585
C-CAE412 50,0 40 2980 1060 2210 675

C-CAE415 60,0 40 2980 1060 2460 715

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3.4 Weights and dimensions insertable filter type C-.AF

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Type Fan Filter Number A B C Weight

area of filter
[m2] pads [kg]
C-AAF103 R07 2,8 4 1080 520 1475 120
R12 1080 120
C-AAF104 R07 4,0 4 1080 520 1775 125
R12 1080 125
C-BAF104 R12 4,2 6 1180 700 1660 155
C-AAF105 R12 5,0 4 1080 520 2025 130
C-AAF106 R12 6,0 4 1080 520 2275 135
C-BAF106 R12 6,0 6 1180 700 1960 165
R15 1180 170
C-CAF107 R12 7,0 10 1180 1060 1660 235
R15 1180 240
C-BAF108 R12 7,5 6 1180 700 2210 170
R15 1180 175
C-BAF204 R12 8,4 12 1780 700 1660 245
R15 1780 255
C-BAF109 R12 9,0 6 1180 700 2460 180
R15 1180 190
R18 1200 200
C-CAF110 R15 10,0 10 1180 1060 1960 260
R18 1200 270
C-BAF206 R15 12,0 12 1780 700 1960 270
R18 1800 280
C-CAF112 R15 12,5 10 1180 1060 2210 270
R18 1200 280
C-BAF304 R15 12,6 18 2380 700 1660 345
R18 2400 355
C-CAF207 R15 14,0 20 1780 1060 1660 390
R18 1800 390
R20 1800 395
C-CAF115 R15 15,0 10 1200 1060 2460 290
R18 1200 290
R20 1200 295
C-BAF208 R15 15,0 12 1780 700 2210 290
R18 1800 300
R20 1800 305
C-BAF404 R15 16,8 24 2980 700 1660 435
R18 3000 445
R20 3000 450
C-BAF209 R18 18,0 12 1800 700 2460 315
R20 1800 320
C-BAF306 R18 18,0 18 2400 700 1960 370
R20 2400 375
C-CAF210 R18 20,0 20 1800 1060 1960 425
R20 1800 430
R25 1820 445
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Type Fan Filter Number A B C Weight

area of filter
[m2] pads [kg]
C-CAF307 R18 21,0 30 2400 1060 1660 520
R20 2400 525
R25 2420 540
C-BAF308 R18 22,5 18 2400 700 2210 400
R20 2400 405
R25 2420 420
C-BAF406 R18 24,0 24 3000 700 1960 460
R20 3000 465
R25 3020 480
C-CAF212 R18 25,0 20 1800 1060 2210 445
R20 1800 450
R25 1820 465
C-BAF309 R20 27,0 18 2400 700 2460 425
R25 2420 440
R31 2550 465
C-CAF407 R20 28,0 40 3000 1060 1660 650
R25 3020 665
R31 3150 680
C-BAF408 R25 30,0 24 3020 700 2210 505
R31 3150 530
R33 3150 545
C-CAF310 R25 30,0 30 2420 1060 1960 570
R31 2550 585
R33 2550 610
C-CAF215 R25 30,0 20 1820 1060 2460 485
R31 1950 500
R33 1950 525
C-BAF409 R25 36,0 24 3020 700 2460 530
R31 3150 555
R33 3150 570
C-CAF312 R25 37,5 30 2420 1060 2210 600
R31 2550 615
R33 2550 640
C-CAF410 R25 40,0 40 3020 1060 1960 720
R31 3150 735
R33 3150 760
C-CAF315 R31 45,0 30 2550 1060 2460 650
R33 2550 675
R35 2570 685
C-CAF412 R31 50,0 40 3150 1060 2210 760
R33 3150 775
R35 3170 800
C-CAF415 R31 60,0 40 3150 1060 2460 800
R33 3150 815
R35 3170 840
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4 INSTALLATION

4.1 General

The insertable filter is only in accordance with the Directive for Machines (89/392/EEG, as lastly
changed), when at the point of putting it in operation the requirements stated in 4.2 and 4.3 are met. In
case the mechanical and/or electrical installation has been performed by a third party, the
manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage and/or injury resulting from deficiencies in installation.

4.2 Mechanical installation

The insertable filters are delivered as completely assembled units and can be mounted on existing
systems by means of an aspiration system of air ducts or directly through a flange connection. A contra
flange can be delivered as an extra.

When installing the filter, make sure sufficient surrounding space is left to safely perform maintenance
etc.

The fan outlet side must be supplied with a damper or discharge pipe (screening grate). This will
prevent excessive noise levels and act as a safe screening grate of the ventilating fan. A discharge
tube must have a minimum length of 2 meters and must never introduce further dangerous situations.

It is not allowed to let the fan outlet side freely accessible for people!

The housing of the filter is made of high quality drawn plate steel.

The air pressure vessel must be connected to the compressed air supply (air pressure 4 to 6 bar).
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If the compressed air is not oil- and water free, a separator for oil and water should be applied.

Use the data in the following table in order to maintain a noise level on the location of the filter unit,
which is according to local legislation (as a fan is applied).

Type Air volume Motor Noise level Noise level

at 1000 Pa. without silencer with silencer
[m3/h] [kW] [dB(A)] [dB(A)]
R07 390 0,37 86 70
R12 880 0,75 88 74
R15 1800 1,1 88 75
R18 2800 3,0 89 75
R20 3650 3,0 89 75
R25 5300 4,0 92 76
R31 7250 5,5 93 77
R33 8000 5,5 93 77
R35 11500 7,5 96 78

4.3 Electrical installation

Considering that the safety of the insertable filter is largely determined by the electrical installation,
correct installation is of the utmost importance.

To prevent the filter from unexpectedly switching on during maintenance etc., every motor must be
supplied with a manual operation switch that can be locked in the “off” position. The location of this
switch has to be in such a way that during maintenance on the filter the operating switch has to be
clearly visible. In addition to this, during engagement of the operating switch the filter plus fan motor
have to be visible. It must not be possible to engage the motor again using another switch than the
operation switch.

In addition the operating switch must switch all phases/poles and the zero. It must be of good quality
and capable of handling the required power. (both peak and continuous power).

The filter controller must be connected to the correct voltage using the designated connectors.
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5 PRODUCTION START-UP

5.1 Safety

Before putting the insertabl filter into operation, different parts have to be checked for their correct
functioning. Especially during these inspections hazardous situations are more likely to arise, so please
beware of the higher risk of accidents. Keep at safe distance and wear earprotection, also when the
cleaningpulses are controlled.

5.2 Inspections

After installing and connecting the electrical power, please inspect following:

• Check air pressure in the buffer vessel. This pressure should be between 4 and 6 bar.
• Check if the filter controller is switched on before starting the fan.
• Check rotating direction of the fan.
• Check if all filterpads are cleaned in one cycle by opening the door.
• Check if air pressure rises to the level of compressed air supply between two bursts.

After these inspections the insertable filter can be taken into operation.

5.3 Adjustment data

The full automatic interval control can be adjusted on two points (see annex: filter controller):

• The interval can be adjusted from 1 to 60 seconds using P1. Depending on dust rating the time
interval can be decreased or increased. In case of high dust rating decrease the time interval, this
at the expense of a higher use of compressed air. In case of low dust rating increase the time
interval, using less compressed air while achieving the same constant cleaning result.
• The duration of the short burst of compressed air can be adjusted using P2, from 40 to 1000
milliseconds. In case of high difficulty detaching dust, the duration of the burst can be increased,
which also includes a higher use of compressed air.
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The standard cycle for filter types is as following:

Type Interval Pulse- Air Air

duration cons. conn.
[sec] [msec] [Nm3/h]
C-AA.103-104 60 200 3 ½”
C-AA.105-106 60 200 3 ½”
C-BA.104-106 40 200 3,5 ½”
C-BA.108-109 40 200 3,5 ½”
C-BA.204-206 40 200 6,5 ½”
C-BA.208-209 20 120 6,5 ½”
C-BA.304-306 20 60 6,5 ½”
C-BA.308-309 20 120 8 ½”
C-BA.404-406 20 60 7 ½”
C-BA.408-409 20 120 8 ½”
C-CA.107-110 25 200 5 ½”
C-CA.112-115 25 200 5 ½”
C-CA.207-210 25 200 8,5 ½”
C-CA.212-215 12 120 8,5 ½”
C-CA.307-310 12 60 8,5 ½”
C-CA.312-315 12 120 11 ½”
C-CA.407-410 12 60 9 ½”
C-CA.412-415 12 120 11,5 ½”
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6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Safety

During maintenance on the insertable filter or parts, it is obliged to follow the next points:

• The fan motor has to be disconnected from the power supply using the operation switch. During
maintenance this switch has to be locked.
• Compressed air supply has to be disconnected from the filter by closing the air pressure valve.
• The controller has to be switched off using the power switch located on the controller unit.

Before starting maintenance activities convince yourself that the air pressure in the vessel is zero bar.
This can be realized by performing several cleaning cycles with the inlet air pressure valve closed.

Never remove the screening located on the inlet side of the fan, unless this is absolutely necessary for
maintenance purposes. Relocate the screening after ending maintenance activities.

Never engage the fan when contact with the ventilating fan is possible (for example caused by
absence of the inspection door, fan screening, exhaust damper or pipe).
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6.2 Inspections

The filter should be checked regularly on following items:

Dust leakage

Caused by damaged filterpads, and will be indicated by dust blowing out of the clean air exit. In this
case, replace the pads in question (see 6.3).

Dirty filterpads

Indicated by a considerable pressure difference over the filter cloths. If no air pressure measurement
can be made, a low exhaust capacity will be an indication. In case of dirty filterpads, replace all pads
(see 6.3).

The compressed air pressure

The air pressure in the buffer vessel should be between 4 and 6 bar.

The airjet inlet valves

Check on proper operation and replace, if necessary, the membrane (1) and/or the solenoid (2).
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6.3 Assembly and disassembly of the filter cloths

The filterpads can be removed from the clean air side.

• Take off filter injection pipes (1) and clamps (2) by unscrewing the nuts (3).
• Remove filterpads (4) from the frame.
• Remove old filter cloths (5) and replace them with new ones.
• Apply the filterpads into the frame and be sure that the filterpad and frame fit airtight.
• Reassemble the clamps and the injection pipes.
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7 THE PD CONTROLLER (OPTION)

The PD controller is applied to obtain a maximum cleaning effect in different dust rating conditions at
the lowest possible use of compressed air.

Using the PD controller the standard time of the cycles will be adjusted by the PD controller. The PD
controller measures the pressure over the filter. At a predetermined value it will give a signal to the
filter controller to clean the filter. After that the filter controller will complete a full cycle.

The value of the pressure difference can be adjusted by means of a pressure switch. This adjustment
can be made after removing the cover of the PD controller.

The PD controller is obtainable in two models, the Delta-Basic and the Delta-Tronic. The Delta-Tronic
is the most advanced type.

When connecting the PD controller to the filter controller always switch off the electrical power.
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8 PARTS LIST