LOPX 707 - 709 - 710 - Maintenance and Adjustment - 1994

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Maintenance and Adjustment
LOPX 707/ -09/ -1 0
Separation Systems
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Lube-Oil
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Book No.: SO 11388E
b. Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval Marine Power L OOOl6 1 1
190-MA-E-02-000-01 )

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information
tained n this publication is correct and
an d fully up-to-date, Alfa-Lav
Alfa-Lavee
serve the right to make changes at any time without
wi thout prior notice.
Any comments regarding

regarding possible errors and omissions or sug
gestions for improvement of this publication would be gratefully
preciated.
Copies of this publication

publication can be ordered from
from your local Alta-La
company.
Published by Alta-Laval Separation AS

Technical Publications Training
Department SLP
S 1 4 7 8 0 Tumba
Sweden
Edition 1
Printed June 1994
© Copyright Alta-Laval Separation AS 1991. Printed n Sweden.

TABL
TA BLE
E OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1
1 1 SAFETY INSTRUCT
INSTRUCTIONS
IONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1
1.2 SAFET
SAFETYY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONS S ••• 2
1.3 WARNIN
WARNINGG SIGNS AND LAB
LABELS
ELS ••• ••••••••• 3
1.4 SYMBOLS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4
1.5 READ THIS FIRST • •••• • ••• •• ••••••• 5
1.6 THE INFORMATION MATERIAL • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5
2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7

21 SEPARATION SYSTEM
SYSTEM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7
2 1 1 Application • • . • . • • • • • • • . . • • • . • . • . • • • . 7
2.2 SYSTE
SYSTEM M LAYOUT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8
221 Desig n • • • • 8
2.2.2 Configuration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9
2.2.3 Pumping • • • 9
2.
2.2.
2.4
4 Temperature and preheater mon monit itori
oringng • • 9
3.0 MAINTENANCE, SCHEDU

SCHEDULELE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11
31 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE • •• ••••• • • 11
3.2 SPARE PARTS KITS • • • • ••• •• • •••• 13
3.3 LUBRICATION ••••• ••• ••••••••••••• • 14
331 Lubricants • • • •• • •• • ••••• 14
3.
3.3.
3.2
2 Oil change inte
interval
rvalss • • • •••• •••• 15
3.3.3 List o f commercial oil brands • • • • • • • • • 16
3.3.4 Comments • • •• • • • ••• 17
3.4 MISCELLANEO
MISCELLANEOUS US MAINTENANCE • • • • • • • • • 18
341 Vibration analysis • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18
3.4.2 Oiling • • • • • • • •• 18
3.4.3 Shut-downs • •••••• •••• • • • 18
3.5 CLEANING • 19
351 Cleaning agent • • •••• •• •• • •••• 19
3.5.2 Cleaning o f bowl discs • • • • • • • • 19
4.0 MAINTENANCE, PROCED

PROCEDURESURES • • •••• • • 21
41 GENERAL INFORMATION • •• • • • • • 21
4.2 DISMANTLING OF SEPARATOR • • 22
421 Inlet/outlet,, frame hood
Inlet/outlet • • • • •• 22
4.
4.2.
4 2.2
.2 2 Bowl
.2.3
.3 Bowl bod
hoo
hood,
bodyd, disc stac
y and stack,k, sliding
discharg
discharge bowl bot
e mechanism bottom
tom 25
• • 29
4.
4.2.
2.4
4 Contr
Control
ol paring-di
pari ng-disc
sc devic
device e • • • • 33
4.
4.2.
2.5
5 Bowl spi
spindl
ndlee ••• • • • • • • 35
4.
4.2.
2.6
6 Worm wheel shaft, cou coupli
pli ng • • • • 41
4 3 ASSEMBLY OF SEPARATOR • •• • • • 46
431 Worm-whe
Worm -wheelel shaft, coupling; assembly • 46
4.
4.3.
3.2
2 Bowl spi
spindle;
ndle; ass
assembl
embly y • 51
4.
4.3.
3.3
3 Control paring-dis
paring-disc c device; assembly 55
4.
4.3.
3.4
4 Bowl bod
bodyy and dis
dischar
chargege mechanism; as-
sembly • • • • • • • • 58
4.
4.33.5 Bowl hood, disc
dis c stack, sli din
ding g bowl
bottom; assembly • • • 63
4.
4.3.
3.6
6 Oil paring disc, inl
inlet
et and outlet; assembly 69
4 4 EXCHANGE OF THE FRICTION-PADS OF THE
COUPLING • • •• • •• • 72
4 5 BRAKE • • • • • • 73
4 6 EXCHANGE OF FRAME FEET • • • • • • • • • 75

4.7 OIL SUMP • • • • • • 76
471 Oil change • • •• •• 76

5.0 CHECK POINTS 77

51 CORROSION 77
511 Non-stainless steel
steel and cast iron part
partss • 77
5.1.
5.1.2
2 Stainl
Stainless
ess steel and non-f
non-ferro
errous
us metal part
partss 7
77
7
5.1.
5.1.3
3 Other metal par
parts
ts • • • • • • 78
52 EROSiON
EROSi ON 9
5.3 WORM WHEEL AND WORM. 81
5.4 GUIDING SURFACES 82
541 Repair o f gall
galling
ing on guidin
gui ding
g surfaces. . 83
5.5 SPINDLE TOP AND BOWL BODY NAVE 85
5.6 DISCHARGE MECHANISM • • •• • • •• 86
561 Dosing ring 86
5.
5.6.
6.2
2 Operating sli
slide
de springs • • 86
5.6.3
5.6.3 Opera
Operating
ting slide
sli de 86
5.6.4 Valve plugs 86
5.7 BOWL SEA LINGS 87
571 Bowl hood seal ring 87
5.7.2 Seal rin
ringg o f sliding bowl bottom 88
5.8 THREADS OF LOCK RING AND BOWL HOOD 89
5.9 THREADS OF INLET PIPE, THREADS OF OIL PAR-
ING DISC 91
5.10 ELASTIC COUPLING • •• • • 92
5 11 RADIAL WOBBLE OF BOWL SPINDLE • • • 93
5.12 TOP BEARING SPRINGS AND BA BALL
LL BEARING
HOUSING 94
5 12 1 Top bearing
bearing springs • ••• •••
94
5.12.2
5.12.2 Ball bearin
bearingg hou
housi
sing
ng 94
5.13 WEAR OF DRIVER AND OF GROOVE IN WORM • 95
5.14 HEIGHT POSITION OF SPINDLE • ••• • 96
5.15 HEIGHT POSITION OF CONTROL PARING D I S C 98
5.16 PRIMING OF LARGE LOCK RING • 100
5.17 DISC STA
STACK
CK PRES
PRESSURE
SURE 102
5.18 HEIGHT POSITION OF OIL PARING DISC • 103
6.0 MAINTENANCE, COMPONENT

COMPONENTS S • 105
61 EPC-400 CONTROL UNIT • • •• • 105
611 Maintenance 105
6.
6.1.
1.2
2 Replacing the contro
con troll modul
modulee 10
106
6
6.2 WATER TRANSDUCER, W T 200 • • 107
621 •• ••
6.2.2 Replacing oscillator

Checking oofftransdu cerunit
resistance • •
107
107
6.2.3 Cleaning of water transducer
transducer.. . 10
108
8
6.3 FLOW SWITCH, TYP
TYPE E FS • 109
631 Preventive Maintenance •• 109
6.3.2
6.3.2 Removi
Removing
ng the flow switch insert 109
6.4 FLOW INDICATOR •• • 110
641 Maintenance 110
6.5 SOLENOID VALVE BLOC
BLOCK K WATER) 111
651 Dismantling and cleaning 111
7.0 ADJUST
ADJUSTMENT
MENT 113
71 EPC-400 CONTRO
CONTROL L UNIT 113
711 Fuses and related fun cti ons 11
114
4
7.
7.1.
1.2
2 Info
Informat
rmation
ion during
dur ing operation • 115
7.2 EPC-400 PARAMETER FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS 116
721 Paramete
Para meterr Adjus
Adjustmen
tmen t • 116
7.
7.2.
2.2
2 Proce
Process ss parameter list • •• 118
7.
7.2.
2.3
3 Insta
Installatio
llationn parameter list • • • 119

7.
7.2.
2.4
4 Explanation and recommendati
recommendation on of pa
rameter
ram eter settings • •• ••••• •• ••••• •• 123
7.
7.2.
2.5
5 Instal
Installatio
lationn parameters P20 - P99 • • • • 126
7.3 EPC-400 ALARM FUNCTIO
FUNCTIONS NS • • • • • • • • • • ••• 131
731 Alarm identification • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 132
7.3.2
7.3.2 Alar
Alarm
m rese
resett • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 133
74 ALARM TEST 133

GENERAL INFORMATION
11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Pay attention to the safety instructions

i nstructions in this booklet.
• Below three different types of instruction used in

in the text are dis-
played.
DANGER:
This type o safety instruction is used where there

is grave danger o injury to persons and/or seri-
ous damage to the equipment or the environment.
WARNING:
This type o safety instruction is used where there

is a danger o injury to
to persons and/or dam
damage
age to
the equipment or the environment.
CAUTION:
• This type o safety instruction is used where dan-

ger o injur
injuryy to persons and/or dama
damage
ge to equip-
ment or the environm
environment
ent may occur if the
instruction is not followed.
• On the following pages you will find:
Warning signs and labels The illustration shows where to find

them on the equipment.
Safety precautions and instructions which contain important

information concerning safety.
NOT FOLLOWING THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAN
CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY

TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
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19O MA E 02 101 01

GENERAL INFORMATION
12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
The bowl in a separator rotates at a very high speed and great forces
are generated. Heat and electric power are incorporated as well.
Incorrect installation, operation and maintenance, or use of non-origi

nal parts, can cause a breakdown of the equipment. Serious injury or
damages owing to thrown-off machine parts, dangerous
liquids/gases, steam, electricity etc. may occur.
Personnel installing, operating or performing service must have

G-00104 1
proper knownledge and skill for their task. It is essential to read, un-
derstand and follow the instructions in this manual.
• Always follow safety regulations, local or general, concerning

lifting devices, electrical equipment, pressure vessels, inflamma
ble, toxic or corrosive process media etc.
• Always follow Alfa Lavals specification about checking and main-

tenance intervals.
• Always follow stated values for process parameters.

Too long intervals between the discharges may cause a machine
8-00087-1-1
breakdown.
• Always use ear-protection when working in noisy environment.
• Be careful when working near pipes, valves, heater or motor.

If you get in contact with hot liquids, hot surfaces or steam you
may experience grave burns.
• Never use the separator for separating other liquids or liquids with
other caracteristics than originally specified. If your needs
change, always consult your Alfa Laval representative before any
changes are made.
• A separator has maximum and m ini

inimum
mum safe operating limits
concerning e.g. temperature,
Data and Drawings). Operating above orflow
pressure, (see Technical
etc.these
below limits may
be potentially dangerus.
• Never neglect alarms. They indicate a faulty condition. Cause of

the alarm must be found and corrected before restart.
It you are uncertain about any points

contact your Alta Laval
representative
folder Laval representatives

Alfa Service are listed
Network for Marine in the .
Equipment
2
190-MA-E-02-102-01

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.3 WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS
J, Warning sign placed on

the frame hood.
WARNING WARNING WARNING
- - - - - - ~ ~ ~
OOO9CH-l
f- Safety precautions
sign.
To be placed on the
wall near the separa
tor.
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S-00089-H
3
1 M A - E - 0 2 - 1 03-01

GENER L INFORM TION
14 SYMBOLS
larm and front panel symbols
I
G.()OII4-1-2
fS] -00002-1-1
Preheater fault fS] S-00002-1-1
Start/stop preheater
® 8-00012-1-1
High low oil temperature
S
f
{ ) O O S ~ I - 1
Start separation
@
e
Emergency stop/vibration Stop separation
8- 0001H - l S-OOOSH-l
High oil pressure

pressure - .- Sludge discharge
e
8 0 0 1 8 ~ H S.{)0052-1-1
Low oil pressure } Sludge discharge failure

8- 0018H - l S{)OOOI-1-1
j Main alarm and alarm reset

S.{)0054-1-1
Programming symbols
Mode selector
R=Remote mode
L=Local mode
.
S.{)0027-H
. . Increase
lue
of va
e) Time
s ()o071-H
P=Programming mode S-00031-H
Decrease of va-
i Temperature
e
S'{)0028-H lue setpoint
S-00036-1-1
Parameter
No 1
-00029-1-1
-00029-1-1
8 6 e ) -6 9 H ~ G
S'{)0030-1-1
Sludge dis-
charge
8
9 O=< >
G'{)OII6-1-3
4
190 MA E 02 104 01

GENERAL INFORMATION
15 READ THIS FIRST
This handbook is intended for all personnel who operates the equip
ment described. It is of utmost importance to read and understand the
contents of this booklet.
Non-compliance may cause serious accidents.
16 THE INFORMATION MATERIAL
The complete information material includes a number of booklets

each concerning one special area. All booklets are listed below.
Booklet Contents
FO Description of the functions of a specific sys-

Function Descriptions tem and/or component.
Personnell who deal wit
Personne with
h maintenance and
service must have a thorough knowledge of
this booklet.
01 Routine operation.
Operating Instructions Brief description of main components.
ATT Alarm identification.
Alarms and Trouble Tracing Faults causes and remedies for the system
Faults
and/or anCillary
anCillary equi pment.
M Detailed information on routine maintenance
Maintenance and Adjustments adjustments and corrective service.
Intended for skilled/trained personnel.
SPC Complete spare parts catalogue for the sys-
Spare Parts Catalogue tem.
Order routine.
TOO Technical data.
Technical Data and Drawings Dimensioned mounting and installation
drawings.
Interconnection and circuit diagrams.
ISR General information on installation planning.
Installation SpeCifi
SpeCifications
cations and Instructions for the installation of the separator
Recomme ndations and the oil water air and electrical systems.
5
19O-MA-E-02-1 05-01

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
21 SEPARATION SYSTEM
211 Application
The LOPX separation system is specifically designed for cleaning of
lubrication oil for diesel engines. The LOPX separator basically oper-
ates as a clarifier and is capable of handling the water in lubricating
oil.
The LOPX separation system is operated in accordance with preset

parameters from the EPC-400 control unit except for starting the se
parator and the oil feed pump.
WARNING
Never use the LOPX Separation System for sepa-

rating any other oils or liquids than those stated in
the instructio
instructions.
ns.
Serious injuries and damaged equipment may oc
cur.
7
190 MA E 02 201 01

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
22 SYSTEM L YOUT
221 Design
The equipment described in this book shown in the picture below in-
cludes the LOPX separator and ancillary components.
6 t
~ 1 0 0 3 2
Schematic installation layout o

off LOPX s
separation
eparation system
1 Oil feed pump 11. Water tranducer

2. Flow switch 12. Flexible connections
3. Preheater 13. LOPX separator
4. Temperature
Tempe rature sensor
senso r 14. Emergency stop push button
5. Pneumatic 3 way valve 15. Solenoid valve block water
6. Regulating valve 16. Operating water tank
7. Pressure
Pressur e indicator
indicat or 17. Starter
8. Low pressure switch 18. EPC 400 control unit
9. High pressure switch 19. Solenoid valve block air
10. Flow indicator
190 MA E 02 202 01

SYSTEM DES RIPTI
RIPTION
ON
222 Configuration
The basic concept is single operation with one EPC-400 control unit
and preheater.
223 Pumping
The oil is fed to the separator by a separate pump with a constant

feed. The pump is not controlled from the EPC-400
EP C-400 control unit.
2 2 4 Temperature and preheater monitorin

monitoring
g
Oil that is fed to the separator must be maintained at a correct and
constant separating temperature. This is achieved in the heater which
is installed between the oil feed pump and the separator.
190 MA E 02 202 01

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
31 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maximum intervals
More in-
Part Action 2000h 8000h Every form a
1000h or or 1 tion
month year years
Anm: Corrosion and erosion - To be checked every time the separator is dismantled. See 5.1.
EPC control unit Alarm test X 7.4
Oil sump Oil change 1) X 2)

4.7
Inlet/outlet Cleaning and inspection X 4.3.6
Bowl body Cleaning and inspection X 4.3.4
a-rings, seal rings Inspection/exchange X
Guiding surfaces Cleaning and inspection X 5.4
Frame hood Cleaning and inspection X 4.3.5
paring of inlet pipe and oil

Threadsdisc Inspection X 5.9
Discs Cleaning and inspection X 4.3.5
Disc stack pressure Checking X 5.17

Lock ring and bowl body
Cleaning and inspection X 5.8
threads
Sliding bowl bottom Cleaning and inspection X 4.3.5
Discharge mechanism Cleaning and inspection X 4.3.4,5.6
Valve plugs Cleaning and inspection X 5.6.4
Springs Inspection X 5.6.2
Nozzles Cleaning and inspection X 4.3.4,5.6
Spindle top Cleaning and inspection X 5.5
1) NOTE In a new installation or after replacement of gear, change the oil

oil after 200 operating hours.
2) If a Group D gear oil is used (see 3.3), oil change interval can be increased to 2000 hours.
hours.
Always remedy faults immediately
11
190-MA-E-02-301-01

Maximum intervals
More in-
Part Action 2 h 8 h Every forma-
Monthly or3 or 1 4 tion
months year years
Bowl body nave Inspection and cleaning X 5.5
Worm gear Inspection X 5.3 5.13
Height position of oil paring Checking and adjust- X 5.18

disc ment
Height position of control Checking and adjust-
X 5.15
paring disc ment
Checking and adjust-
Height position of spindle X 5.14
ment
Bowl spindle Inspection and cleaning X 5.5 4.3.2
Bowl spindle radial wobble Checking X 5 11
Frame top and bottom part Inspection and cleaning X

\
Worm wheel shaft Inspection and cleaning X 431
Friction
Friction coupling Inspection and cleaning X 431
Brake Inspection and cleaning X 4.5
Bearings Exchange X
Ball bearing housings Inspection X
Frame feet Exchange X 4.6
Solenoid valve block, water Cleaning X 6.5
Flow switch type FS Cleaning X 6.3
See separate instruc-

Preheater
tion book \
See manu facturer s in-

Electric motor structions
Always remedy faults immediately
12
190-MA-E-02-301-01

32 SPARE PARTS KITS
Kits of spares are available for the periodic maintenance.
These kits
kits are:
• IS intermediate service kit) every 2000h or 3 months .
• MS major service kit) every 8000h or 1 year

year..
Each k it contain
contains
s spares intended for the respective service.
Spare parts kits for LOPX 707, 709, 710
Article
Name Remarks
no.
Movable gaskets in bowl, 0
IS -Interm ediate ser-
548149-01 rings for inlet pipe, Molykote
vice kit
paste, oil
Non movable gaskets, ball
548153-01 MS - Major service
service kit
bearings, friction pads, Loctite
Service kit for frame
548542-01
feet
13
190-MA-E-02-302-01

3.3 LUBRICATION
3.3.1 Lubricants
The following recommendations are applicable for a separating tem
perature of +15 - +98 °C and an ambient temperature range of +10 -
+55°C.
Lubricating Points Lubricant

Bowl spindle ball bearings and buffers, worm gear Lubricating oil specified in
and ball bearings on worm wheel shaft are lubri- LIST OF COMMERCIAL OIL BRANDS
cated by splash and oil mist lubrication from an oil
bath in the worm gear housing.
Bowl spindle taper and bearing seats at assembly Lube oil only to counteract corrosion)
Bowl, guiding surfaces Pastes:
Screw threads Dow Corning Molykote 1000.
Tools Molybdan Gleitmo 805.
Pressure loaded surfaces KIOber Wolfracot C.
Lubricat
Lubr icating
Molykote ing
321 sp
Rray:
ray:
O-rings, rubber seal rings Silicone grease:
Dow Corning Molycote 111 compound
KIOber Unisilkon L250L
Wacker Silicon P
Ball bearings at friction coupling Ball bearings grease1)
Electric motor Follow manufac
manufacturer
turer s instructions or 1)
1)
Use a lithium-soap complex ball bearing grease according

to NLGI class 2 or 3, recom
recommend
mended
ed up to 110°C
Examples of ball bearing grease:

Mob il Mobilit
Mobilith
h SHC 460
BP Energrease MMEP2 Mobilux EP2
(Energrease LS 2) Kuwait
Castrol (Spheerol SW2 EP) Q8/
Shell Rembrandt
(Calithia EP EP2
Grease T2)
Spheerol EPL2 Alvania EP Grease 2
Chevron Duralith grease EP2 SKF LGEP2
Exxon Beacon EP2 Texaco Multifak AF B2,
ulf (Gulflex MP 2) (Multifak premiu
premium
m 2, 3)
( ) Available only in a few countries
4
19C>-MA·E-02·303·01

3.3.2 Oil change intervals

Change oil after every period of 1000 operating hours.
Exceptions
• In a new separator, or after replacement of worm gear, change the

oil after 200 operating hours.
• When using a group D oil, see next page, time of operation be-
tween oil changes can be extended from the normal 1000 to 2000
hours.
• When the separator is running for short periods, lubricating oil

must be changed every 12 months even if the total number of op-
erating hours is less than 1000 2000 hours for group D oil).
• In seasonal operation change before every operating period.
Top up when necessary oil level to upper half of oil gauge glass .
5
190-MA-E-02-303-01

3.3.3 List of commercial oil brands

These recommendations specifically concern the choice of lubricants for
separators LOPX 707, 709 and 710, which clean lubricating oil.
Designation Supplier
Oil type Lube- Visco Visco Esso
Alfa- Final
11 grade Index P Castro Chevron Exxon
1 2 Laval Petrofina
group VG ) ) Statoll
Paraffin A 220 >95 --- (Bartran AlphaZN Teresso
base 220) 220 220
mineral 11 (Terrestic
withAW- 220)
and A 320 >95 Article No (Bartran AlphaZN - (Nuto 320) -
stabilizing 546099 320) 320 Teresso
Inhibitors (dark 320
green) (Terrestic
320)
High tem- D 220 >130 Enersyn AlphaSyn - (ESL 812) ---
perature 011 HTX 220 T220
usually a
synthetic 11
D 320 >130 Article No AlphaSyn - --- -
542690- T320
of 84-87
poly-alpha
olefine type
with inhibi-
tors
Designation Supplier
Vlsc.
Oil type Lube- Vlsc. Lub- Q8
grade 9ptimol Texaco
11 Index marine Mobil Kuwaiti Shell
br. 2 Olwerke Nippon
group ELF Gulf
VG 1
Paraffin A 220 >95 Polytelis DTEoil Ultra 220 (Gulf Har- Tellus Regal
base 220 BB monyAW C220 R 0220
mineral 11 220) Vitrea220 (Paper
with AW- (Tellus Machine
and 220) oilHD
stabilizing 220)
inhibitors
A 320 >95 Polytelis DTEoil Ultra 320 (Gulf Har- Tellus Regal
320 AA monyAW C320 R O 32(
320) Vitrea 320 (Paper
(Tellus Machine
320) oil HD
320)
H i g h te m- D 220 >130 EponaSA SHC630 Schu- (Delima (ETL
perature 011 220 mann 220 HT 220)3) 4226)
usually a
D 320 >130 (Epona SHC632 Schu- (Delima (ETL
synthetic 11
HT 320)3)
SA 320) mann 320 4227)
of
poly-alpha-
olefine type
with inhibi-
tors
1)
According to ISO 3448 3104 Technical data or product not available
2)
According to ISO 2909 () Available only in a few countries
3)
Not to be used if the maximum ambient
temperature exceeds 50 °C.
16
190-MA-E-02-303-01

3.3.4 Comments
• Overheating of oils may lead to the formation of hard deposits.

The mineral oil base is carbonized and/or additives are precipi
tated.
These deposits, which

which are abrasive and accelerate bearing wear,
may cause a complete
complete bearing breakdown. This happens if suffi
ciently large particles enter the bearing and are squeezed be
tween a ball and the race thus breaking the relative rotation.
Presence of black deposits on spindle parts o r on worm

wheel is an indication that the oil has deteriorated seriously.
• Great attention must be paid not to contaminate the gear oil.

Of particular importance is to avoid mixing of different types
o f oil. Even
Even a few drops o f motor oil mixed into synthetic oil
may result in severe foaming.
Therefore always use clean cans.
• Before filling a new brand of Oil, i t is of great importance to

remove all
all depo sits on surfaces both in gear casing and on
rotating parts.
• If oils VG 320 viscosity clas s ISO VG 320) are unavailable,

oils VG 220 of group 0 (synthetic) ma y be used instead.
NOTE
If viscosity VG 220 instead of recommended VG 320 of

group A (mineral oil) is used, worm wheel wear may ac-
celerate.
If you have any further questions or doubt please read the main bu
letin in this matter (300-MS8-01-001), or contact your Alfa Laval rep
resentative.
7
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34 MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE
3.4.1 Vibration analysis

Abnormal vibration or noise indicates that something is wrong. Stop
the separator and look for the cause.
If vibration analyzing equipment is available use this equipment to

periodically check and record the magnitude of vibration.
G ()0752-1-1
342 Oiling
Protect cleaned carbon steel parts against corrosion by oiling. Sepa
rator parts that are not mounted after cleaning should be wiped and
protected against dust and dirt.
343 Shut-downs
G-00753-1·1 If the separator is shut down for some time the parts in contact with
,
liquid should be oiled. The O-rings should be removed.
CAUTION:
• The bowl must not be left on the spindle for a

shut down period.
Vibrations in the foundation could be transmitted
to the bowl and produce one sided loading of the
bearings. The resultant indentations in the ball
bearing races could cause bearing failure.
18
190-MA·E·02-304·01

MAINTENANCE, SCHEDULE
3.5 CLEANING
3.5.1 Clea
Clean
n ing agen
agentt
When using chemical cleaning agents, please make sure to observe
general rules and supplier's recommendations as to ventilation, pro
tection of personnel etc.
For separator bowl, inle

inlett and
and outl
outlet
et
- A chemical cleaning agent should dissolve the deposits quickly with

~ f · l L
f ~ ~ I I I G UQUI

out attacking the material of the separator parts

parts..
• For cleaning of LUBE OIL SEPARATORS the most important

function of the cleaning agent is to be a good solvent for the gyp
sum in the sludge. It should also act as a dispersant and emulsifier
for oil. It is recommended to use the Alfa Laval Cleaning Liquid
for lube oil separator s 1 , which has the above mentioned quali
separators
ties. Note that carbon steel parts
pa rts (e.g. lock rings) may be affected
by the agent if submerg
submerged
ed a long time.
~ 6 5 - 1 - 1
For discharge mechani

mechanism
sm
Use 10 acetic acid solution to dissolve lime deposits. The acid

should be heated to 80° C.
For parts of the driving devices
Use white spirit, cleaning kerosene or diesel oil.
3.5.2 Cleaning o f bowl discs

Handle the bowl discs carefully so as to avoid damage on the surfaces
during cleaning. Mechanical cleaning is likely to scratch the disc sur
faces, causing deposits to form more quickly and adhere more firmly.
An indulgent chemical cleaning is therefore preferred to mechanical
cleaning.
Cleaning
Cleaning procedure
Remove the bowl discs from the distributor and put them down, ONE
BY ONE, in the cleaning agent. Let the discs remain in the cleaning
agent until the deposits have been dissolved. This will normally take
between two and four hours. Finally clean the discs with a SOFT
brush.
G-0065 -1-1
1)Alfa Laval cleaning liquid for lube oil separators is available in 25-litres plastiC
plastiC con
tainers. Part No.1762852-01.
19
190-MA-E-Q2-3Q5-01

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
4.1 GENER L INFORM TION
The separator bowl is to be dismantled regularly for .cleaning and in-

spection.
The recommended intervals can be found in chapter 3.
Step by step instructions of how to dismantle and assemble the sep

arator are given in this chapter.
DANGER
Never start dismantling before the separator bowl

has come to a complete standstill.
Tools needed for dismantling and assembly but not included in tool
kit:
Screw spanner
Adjustable spanner for pressing off
for example 8ahco No. 75 or 86)
• Thrust washer
• Puller
Socket
Screw driver 2)
Pliers for internal snap ring
Pliers for external snap ring
Tube for driving off ball bearings
• Tube for driving on ball bearings
The heavy bowl parts must be lifted by means of a hoist. Position the
hoist very exactly. Use a lifting hook with catch.
The parts must be handled carefully.

Do not place parts directly on the floor, but on a clean rubber mat, fi-
breboard or a suitable pallet.
21
190-MA-E-02-401-01

4.2 DISMANTLING O F SEPARATOR
4.2.1 Inlet/outlet
Inlet/out let frame hood
~ B
>----c
-----D
/
B Hose liner water
Hose
Rectangular ring inlet
C O r in
in g
Inlet pipe
E Support / oil inlet
F Connecting housing / oil outlet
Paring
Parin g chamber cover
-r----E H Paring disc
\ ~ ~ B
c r ~ C
.---H
22
190 MA E 02 402 01

1 Disconnect and remove the hose liner.
G ()1250-1-1
2. Unscre w the inlet pipe clock-wise left-hand

Unscrew
thread). Lift it out carefully.
G ()1252-1-1
3. Undo the coupling

coupling nuts of inlet and outlet piping
at the pipe support.
4 Lift off the support, that is the inlet connection·

housing, and turn it aside.
G ()1254-1-1
5 Loosen the fastening bolts of the outlet con

nection housing.
Disconnect the pipe take care the washer)

6 o
and turn it aside.
aside.
7 Remove the outlet connection housing.
\
.I
~
G. )1248-H
3
190-MA-E-02-402-01

8 Undo the fastening screws of the frame hood.
Fit the eye

e ye bolts.
Lift off the frame hood.
-.
G 01247·1·1
4
190 MA·E 02 402 01

4.2.2 Bowl hood, disc stack, slidi

sliding
ng
bowl bottom
n - - - - - - < ~ - - - I S )
K ---+
O------<I:l:>---- IS)
M
IS)
IS)
IS)
G ()3791-1-1
F----f
A Paring chamber cover

B Paring disc
C Large lock ring
D Bowl hood
E Seal ring
F Top disc
G Bowldiscs
H Wing insert
I Bowldiscs
J Distributor
K Distributing cone
L Sliding bowl bottom
M Rectangular ring
N Bowl body
a a rings
S Included in Intermediate Service Kit
Left hand thread

8-00006-1-1
G-03790-1-1
5
M A E 0 2 4 0 2 0 1
1. Remove the paring chamber cover by using the
special tool, left hand tread.
2. Remove the paring disc.
G O l ~ l · l
= 3. Removing large lock ring a-f):
Before the large lock ring is loosened the disc

stack pressure may be neutralized by means
of a compressing tool. The latter has a certain
adapter and should be used together with a
lifting ring and a thimble.
CAUTION:
• Use only the original

original compres
compress
s
ing tool.
G-Ol259 1
Other tools may damage the

discs.
a. Fit the lifting ring and the thimble.

b. Fit the compressing tool.
Turn the switch into upright position.
Tighten the compressing tool to the distrib

utor.
G-01373 1
c. Switch over to position for compression.
Pump until full pressure is obtained. The

compressing tool is equipped with a relief
valve.
G-01374-H
6
19() MA·E-02-402-o1
d. Fit the large lock ring spanner.
Unscrew the large lock ring by hitting with

the lead hammer as shown, left-hand
thread.
~ 1 2 4 - 1 - 1
e. Turn the switch into upright position.
Unscrew and remove the compressing

tool. Do not remove the lifting ring and the
paring chamber cover.
~ 1 3 7 5 - 1 - 1
f. Remove the large lock ring by using a hoist

and the two eye-bolts.
Be careful not to damage the contact sur
face.
CAUTION:
G ()1261-1-1
• The large lock ring should be kept
lying horizontal or
o r hanging in an
overhead hoist. It may not on any
occasion be kept edgeways.
4. Fit the lifting tool for the bowl hood. The cap has
left-hand threads.
Screw down the central screw, right-hand

thread to release the distributor and the top
disc from the hood.
Ease off and lift out the bowl hood by means of

lifting tool. Be careful not to scratch the bowl
hood seal ring.
~ 1 2 6 2 - 1 - 1
CAUTION:
• When the bowl hood is lifted in

any other way than as described
above
abov e the top disc and e
even
ven the
disc stack and distributor may
stick to the bowl hood and be
dropped during the lifting proce
dure.
7
190-MA-E-02-402-01
5 Lift out the distributor with bowl discs and wing
insert.
Use the special lifting tool and hoist.
Cleaning of bowl discs, see chapter 3
G OI264 H
6 Lift out the distributing cone by means of the

special tool.
G OI266 1 1
Lift out the sliding bowl bottom by hoist. Take

care not t o scr tch the se ling edge.
Exchange seal ring, see Bowl sealing, 5.7.
G OI267 1 1
8
190-MA-E-02-402-01
4.2.3 Bo
Bowl
wl body and discha
discharge
rge
mechanism
. .u J . t A
J---:7C IS)
A Cap nut
B Bowlbody
b ; E ~ ~ d - - E I S ) CO rings
D Operating slide
o E Valve plugs
F Springs and spring support
G Nozzles
H Dosing ring
IS) Included in Intermediate Service Kit
Left hand thread

lHXIOO6 1 1
~ 7 9 2 H
9
190 MA E 02 402 01
1 Unscrew the cap nut
~ 1 2 6 S 1 1
2 Unscrew the three screws from the bowl body
G 01324 1 1
3 Ease off the bowl body from the spindle top by

means of the central screw of the lifting tool If
necessary knock on the spanner handle
When the bowl body has come loose turn the
central screw of the tool another two turns in
order to avoid damaging the control paring disc
when lifting the bowl body
Lift out the bowl body by means of a hoist
G 01263 1 1
4 To take apart the discharge mechanism:
Put a strap through a sludge port Lift the bowl

and turn it over
G 01351 1 1
3
1 9 ~ M A E 0 2 4 0 2 0 1
5 Loosen the screws for the spring support suc-
cessively little at time Remove the screws
Remove spring support· and springs
G 03766 1·1
6 Undo the screws of the dosing ring
G 03767·H
7 Dismantle the dosing ring by means of its puller

ring in the following way:
a Screw the nuts g inst the head of the
screws on the puller ring
b Place the puller on the oper ting slide and
screw down the screws in the dosing ring
to stop
c Force off the dosing ring by tightening the
nuts two by two The screws are to be
locked when tightening the nuts
G 03766·1·1
8 Fit eye bolts and lift the dosing ring off the op-
erating slide
G 02800·1·1
31
190 MA·E·02 402 o1
9. Fit the eye bolts and lift the operating slide by
hoist.
Place the operating slide with the valve plugs

facing upwards not to scratch the sealing sur
face of the plugs.
a. Clean all parts thoroughly in a suitable cle
aning agent see Cleaning 3.5.
~ 8 2 1 · 1 1 b. Clean the nozzles of the dosing ring and

the inlets ot operating water in the bowl
body.
Use compressed air or a soft iron wire.
c. Check for damage corrosion and erosion
see 5.1 and 5.2.
d. Replace O-rings if required.
G-02794 1
,
•
CAUTION
Dirt and
and lime depo
deposits
sits in the
sludge discharge mechani
mechanism sm
may cause bad discharge func
tion or none
non e at all.
3
190-MA·E·02-402-01
4.2.4
4.2. 4 Control paring disc device
Prior to dismantling the paring disc device the
inlet and the outlet the framehood and the bowl
must be removed see previous pages.
A O ring
B Distribut
Distributing
ing ring
C Control paring disc
DO ring
E Cover
F Gasket
G Distributing cover
IS) Included in Intermed
Intermediate
iate Service Kit
Ki t
~ 1 3 H · l
1. Slacken the screws of the control paring disc

device by a hexagon wrench and unscrew with
a suitable screw driver.
~ 7 9 2 · 1 · 1
2. Lift out the paring disc device
G. )1273·1·1
1 ~ M A · E . . ) 2 - 4 0 2 - 0 1
3. To dismantle the device:
Turn it upside down and remove the Screws.
G-01274 1
4. Remove operating water inlet tubes.
G-01275-H
5. Lift out the distributing cover.
G-0127 -1-1
6. Clean all dismantled parts thoroughly. Pay

special attention to the channels.
Check for damage and corrosion.
Remove any lime deposits with steel wool. If

necessary use 10 acetic solution to dissolve
the deposits.
d eposits. The solution should be heated to
ao°c.
G 02807 1 1
4
190 MA E 02 402 01
425 Bowl spindle
~ ~ A
CT:>f-----B
@ ~ C
----0
F
..-- -w
G
~ l B
6 H
G 03794 1 1
I J
A Protecting
Protecting plate
K B O ring
C Protecting collar
0 Guard
E pring casing
Buffer
G
H Spring plug
Screw
I Oil fan
J Ball bearing
K Bowl spindle
L top sleeve
M Worm
N Conveyor
pacing washer
P Washer
Q Ball
R Support plug
L S Height adjusting ring
T pacing sleeve
U Slotted pin
V Bottom bearing housing
W Gasket
G.o:l793 1 1
35
190 MA E 02 402 01
Before the bowl spindle is dismantled the inlet and
the outl
ou tlet,
et, the frame hood, the bowl and the control
paring disc device must be removed_
In the case of 8000 hours service:
• Check the height position See 5.14, I1Height

position of spindle
l1

Check the radial wobble. See 5.11, I1Radial

wobble of bowl spindle .
G-OI363-1-1
hrust washer
2 Puller
3 Screw spanner for top bearing screw
plugs
mm
G-OI31S-1-1
1. Remove the hood above the top bearing.

bea ring.
2. Remove protecting plate, O-ring and protecting
collar
G-OI32() 1-1
6
190-MA-E-02-402-Q1
3 Remove top bearing hood
~ 1 3 2 1 1 1
4 Loosen buffer plugs using spanner and

hammer
~ 1 3 2 2 1 1
5 Remove plugs and springs Move spindle top

few turns in circle while pressing outwards
This will disengage the buffers from the ball
bearing housing
~ 1 2 n l l
6 Remove buffers
7
190 MA E 02 402 01
7 Unscrew the screws of spring casing
G-01324-1·1
8 Remove spring casing with gasket and ball

bearing housing
<>-01325 1
9 Drain the worm ge r housing of oil
<> 01163 1 1
10 Remove the revolution counter cap
G 01279 1 1
11. Force out the taper pin of the worm-wheel stop
ring.
~ 1 2 e o 1 1
12. Push the worm w heel aside before lifting spin

dle. If the wheel is stuck, loosen it by using a
piece of wood and a mallet according to illus
tration.
G 41281 1 1
13. Lift out spindle.
G 41282 H
p 14. Pull off bearing Q) together with spacing

washer R) and the upper ball race of thrust ball
bearing 8).
Remove driver P) and pull off worm.
Q R s
G 412S3 1 1
9
190-MA-E-02-402-01
15. Remove ball bearings and of worm by pro
ceeding as illustrated. Use a thrust washer a)
as a support for the jack screw of the puller.
D
G-01284-1-1
16. Detach top ball bearing by supporting the bowl

spindle on a soft base wooden or similar and
knock on the inn
inner
er ball race wit
w ith
h the drive-off
tool.
17. Lift out thrust ball bearing and bottom sleeve Y)

with parts, using the special tool.
The lower ball race of the thrust ball bearing is

detached by means of a drift through the holes.
The upper ball race is shrunk on spindle.
G-0136 +1
If the height position of the bowl spindle

must be adjusted, or in the case of 8000
hours (4 years) service, see 5.14, Height
position of spindle.
4.2.6 Worm wheel shaft coupling
MS) MS)
G-03797-1-1
A Round nut
B Lock washer
. C Bearing shield
r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ .
Ball bearing
E Taper pin
F Stop ring
G Worm wheel
H Ball bearing
I Lip seal ring
J Sealing washer
- - - .N M L K Worm wheel shaft
with coupling drum
L Nave
M Friction block
N Friction p d
MS) MS) a Holding bracket
P Ball bearing
Q Spacing sleeve
R Ball bearing
S Lock washer
T Round nut
v u Q U Coupling disc
G-0379 -I-l
V Elastic plate
MS) Included in
Major Service Kit
41
19 ).MA-E-02-402-01
1 Drain
Drain off the oil from the
th e worm gear
gea r housing.
G-01163 1
2 Remove the revolution counter cap
G 01279 1 1
3 Force out taper pin of stop ring.
G 01260 1 1
4 Remove the protecting cover and its gasket.
G 01269 1 1
4
190 MA E 02 402 01
5. Remove bearing shield
G.ol290·1·1
6. Remove round nut and lock washer
G.ol291·1·1
7. Remove ball bearing
G.ol292·1·1
8. Remove stop ring and worm wheel with ball

bearing
G.o1293 1·1
43
19 ).MA·E-02-402..Q1
9 Lift out the motor
G-OI294-1-1
10 Remove coupling disc
G O l ~ I 1
11 Lift out worm wheel shaft
G-0129 -1-1
12 To dismantle nave: unscrew round nut and re-

move lock washer
G-01297-1-1
190 MA E 02 402 01
13 Ease off the nave and remove friction blocks
~ 1 2 9 8 1
14 Remove sealing washer using two screws with

threads 1/4 20 UNC
G 05148 H
15 Remove lip seal ring by using a drift.
Clean all dismantled parts thoroughly.

Use a degreasing agent for the coupling drum
Check for damage
Replace parts supplied in the Major service kit

MS).
~ 1 3 0 0 1 1
5
1 9 0 M A E 0 2 4 0 2 ~ 1
MAINTENANCE, PROCEDURES
4.3 ASSEMBLY OF SEPARAT
SEPARATOR
OR
4.3.1
4.3.1 Worm-wheel
Worm-whee l shaft, coupling;
couplin g;
assembly
MS) MS) MS)

:
,
f/ "
B
~ 7 9 7 1 1
A Round nut
B Lock washer
C Bearing shield
o Ball bearing
E Taperpin
F Stop ring
G Worm wheel
H Ball bearing
I Lip seal ring
J Sealing washer
K Worm wheel shaft
with coupling drum
L Nave
M Friction block
N Friction p d
o Holding bracket
Ball bearing
(MS)(MS) (MS) Q Spacing sleeve
Ball
Lockbearing
I
R
S washer
T Round nut
U Coupling disc
V Elastic
Elastic plate
plat e
(MS) Included in Major Service Kit
u T R Q P
~ 3 7 9 8 H
6
190 MA E 02 403 01
1 Fit sealing washer in the frame.
frame. Ch
Check
eck that lip
seal ring is turned the
th e right way.
Lubricate with silicone grease.
G. )5148·1·1
2 Fit friction blocks with pads. Lock the blocks

with holding brackets
Apply ball bearing grease on bearings. Note

that no grease must be packed in the nave
proper as ssuperfluous
uperfluous grease might ooze out
of the nave and adhere to the friction blocks.
Fit the bearings and spacing sleeve. Use the

drive-on sleeve of the tool set to force the
bearings into their
thei r seats.
G ~ 8 3 7 1
3 Tighten round nut and secure it with

with lock
washer.
G.Q1297+1
4. Fit worm-wh
worm-wheel
eel shaft.
G.Q1296+1
7
190-MA·E·02-403-01
5. Fit worm wheel with ball bearing. Fit stop ring.
G 0129a.l 1
6. Fit ball bearing.
G 01292 1 1
7. Use the drive-on sleeve of the tool set

set to force
force
the bearing into its seat.
, ,
,,, ,,,
G 01328 1 1
8. Screw on round nut and secure it with lock

washer.
G OI291 1 1
8
19Q.MA E 02 403 01
9 Fit bearing shield.
~ 1 2 1 l O 1 · 1
10 Force taper pin of

o f stop ring
ring in place.
G Q1260 1·1
11
11.. Fit protecting cover with gasket.
~ 1 2 8 9 · 1 1
12
12.. Pour oil into the worm gear
gea r housing. Level
slightly above middle of sight glass. Fit the rev-
olution counter.
~ 1 2 7 9 · 1 1
9
19D MA·E 02 403 01
13. Fasten coupling disc with gasket. Check axial
play of elastic plate.
Fit the brake.
G-Ol330 1
14. Fasten the motor. Connect the motor to the

mains so that the bowl will
w ill ro
rota
tate
te clock
clockwise
wise
as seen from above.
5
19O MA E 02 403 o1
432 Bowl spindl
spindle;
e; assembly
~ S h . A
C T ~ B
@ . ~ C
G-03794-H
\ K
Protecting plate
B a ring
C Protecting collar
0 Guard
E pring casing
F Buffer
G Spring
H Screw plug
I ai fan
J Ball bearing
K Bowl spindle
L top sleeve
M Worm
N Conveyor
a Spacing washer
P Washer
L Q Ball
R Support p/uger
S Height adjusting ring
T pacing sleeve
U Slotted pin
G. )3793-H V Bottom bearing housing
W Gasket
51
190 MA E 02 403 01
1 First fit bottom sleeve with its parts and then
thrust ball bearing but without the upper ball
race. Use the special tool.
y s . . ~
G Ol331 H
2. Heat the bowl spindle bearings the worm spin

dle and the upper ball race of the thrust ball
bearing in oil to facilitate fitting
fitting..
Fit the bearings the upper ball race and oil fan.
G Ol332 1 1
3. Carefully lower the spindle into the frame.
Guide the bearings into bottom bearing hous

ing. If they do not completely enter their seats
tap the spindle top with a tin hammer.
G Ol333 1 1
4. In the case of 8000 h service check the top

bearing springs and the ball bearing housing.
Fit spring casing with gasket and ball bearing

housing.
Take care to bring the flats of the ball bearing

housing right in front of the buffer holes.
G 0132S H
5
190-MA-E-02-403-01
5 Tighten the screws of the spring casing.
G ~ 1 3 2 4 1 1
6 Fit buffers, springs and screw plugs.
~ 1 3 2 3 · 1 · 1
7 Tighten the buffer

bu ffer plugs.
See 5.14,
5.14, Height position of spindle .
~ 1 3 2 2 · 1 · 1
8 Fit top-bearing hood.

hood.
G ~ 1 3 2 1 · 1 · 1
9 Fit collar, the O-ring and protecting shield.
G-01320 1
10 Fit the hood above the top bearing.
In the case of 8000 hours service or if the spin

dle has been dismantled due to a rough bowl
run check the radial wobble See 5.11, Radial
wobble of bowl spindle .
G 01319 1 1
5
190-MA-E-ll2-403-01
4.3.3 Control paring-disc device;
assembly
A
B. O ring
Distributing ring
C. Control paring disc
D. O ring
E Cover
F. Gasket·
G Distributing cover
IS) Included in Intermediate Service Kit
G ()1301-1-1
1 Put the distributing

distributing cover
c over in place. Do not
tighten the screws yet this will make it easier
to fit the operating water inlet tubes).
G ()1276-1-1
2. Fit the operating water iinlet

nlet tubes.
G 01275 H
190-MA-E-02-403-01 55

~
3. Fasten the distributing cover.
G-Ol335-1·1
4. Assemble the paring-disc device. Do not forget

the gasket on its underside.
(;,01336+1
5. Align the three holes 1) of the paring disc

di sc with
the three holes 2) of the distributing cover.
-. -.... . -... _ .... ,-- -............. _ .. _ .... .....
G-O:l772 1
6. Fit the paring-disc device in its place.
(; 01273-H
6
190-MA·E-02-403-01
7 Tighten the screws of the paring disc
Check the height position as descri ed in

Check point
G-02792· ·
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190 MA·E·02 403 01
4.3.4 Bowl body and discharge
mechanism; assembly
A O k A
Cap nut
B Bowl body
C IS) C O rings
D Operat
Operating
ing slide
E Valve plugs
E IS) F Springs and spring support
G Nozzles
D H Dosing ring
IS) Included in Intermed
Intermediate
iate Service Kit
F
Left hand thread
000006-1-1
G-03792-1-1
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19D MA E 02 403 01
Bowl body and discharge mechanism
The separator bowl is assembled in reverse se-

quence to dismantling.
• Observe check pOints to be carried out when

assembling the separator bowl.
WARNING
Only use original parts for the

bowl. The bowl was balanced
as a complete unit before de
livery.
Never interchange parts be
tween separators.
1. New valve plugs, in the operating slide, should

be knocked in with a rubber mallet to avoid
damaging of the sealing surface.
~ 1 1 + 1
2. Clean the guiding surfaces of bowl body, oper

ating slide and dosing ring.
Lubricate with Molykote 1000 Universal Paste.

Lubricate the O-rings with silicone grease.
3. Clean the nozzles of the dosing ring and the
inlets for operating water, in the bowl body.
Use compres
compressed
sed air or a soft iron wire.
4. Check for damage, corrosion see 5.1 and
erosion see 5.2).
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190 MA E 02 403 01
5. Fit the operating slide.
slide.
Notice the guide pin.
G-0281) ).1·1
6. Fit the dosing ring.
Notice the guide pin and the drill mark.
G-0282101·1
7. Apply a.thin film of lubricating paste Molykote

1000 Universal to the screws before tightening
the dosing ring screws.
If too much paste is provided, the surplus will

collect between operating slide and bowl body
with risk of operating trouble as a result.
It is absolutely necessary to use a torque

2 Nm wrench when tightening the dosing ring ring screws.
G-O 1349-101 First tighten diametrically, then all around.
Tightening torque 2 Nm.
8. Apply lubricating paste on the guiding surface

of the spring support. Fit springs and spring
support.
Tighten the screws of the support successively

a little at a time. Finally tighten firmly by hand).
hand).
G-03789-101
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19D-MA·E-02-403-01
9 Wipe off the spindle top
Apply oil onto the tapered end of the spindle.
Use a few drops of oil only to prevent from cor-
rosion. Smear iti t over the surface and wipe it off
with a clean cloth.
Check the distance from paring disc device to

spindle top Chapter 5 15
G4. 850-H
10 Wipe off the nave bore in the bowl body
Turn the bowl body over
G 0135H l
11 Fit the bowl body on the spindle. Proceed as

follows:
• Fit the lifting tool and screw the lifting eye

home
• Lift the bowl body by hoist.
• Lower the bowl body until the central

central scr
screw
ew
is supported on the spindle top
G Ol263 1 2 • Now unscrew the lifting eye so that the

bowl body sinks down on the spindle cone
• Rotate the bowl body slowly and align the

screw holes in the bottom exactly above
the holes in the distributing ring of the
paring disc device).
• Apply lubricating paste on the bowl body

screws and tighten firmly.
G-03788-1-1
6
1 9 0 M A E 0 2 4 ~ 1
12 Lubricate the cap nut threads with Molykote
1000 Universal Paste
Screw the cap nut counter-clockwise on the

spindle left-hand thread). Tighten firmly.
G-01266 2
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190-MA-E-02-403-Ql·
4.3.5 Bow
Bowll hood, disc stack, sliding
bowl bottom; assembly
K---f
ol-----<:n>---- IS)
M
IS)
G {)3791-H
F----f
A Paring chamber cover

B Paring disc
C Large lock ring
D Bowl hood
E Seal ring
F Top disc
G Bowldiscs
H Wing insert
I Bowldiscs
J Distributor
K Distributing cone
L Sliding bowl bottom
M Rectangular ring
J------,fln
N Bowl body
o O rings
S Included in Intermediate Service Kit
G-03790+1
Left hand thread

S-OClOO -l-l
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190 MA E 02 403 01
1. Before fitting the sliding bowl bottom:
\
Degrease the locating face and lubricate it with
Molykote 1000 Paste.
Paste.
Lubricate the O ring and the seal ring with sili-
cone grease and check that they lie properly in
their grooves.
At each Major Service only: spray Molykote 321
R on
on the guiding
guidi ng surfaces common to bowl
body nave and sliding bowl bottom.
G 03787 1 1
1=e=1 2. Fit the lifting tool and lift the sliding bowl bottom
into the bowl body by hoist.
Take care to position the p mark of the sliding

bowl bottom right in front of the guiding lug.
lug. This
will ensure that the sliding bowl bottom drops
into correct position.
G 01267 1 1
IbT 1 3. Fit the distributing cone.

Correct position:
The bore mark o the edge of the distributing
cone faces the p mark of the sliding bowl bot-
tom. The guide pins on the underside
u nderside of the
distributing cone will then enter the recesses in
the sliding bowl bottom.
G O 1296 1 1
64.
190 MA E 02 403 01
4 Assemble the discs one by one on the distribu
tor The distributor has three guide ribs for the
correct positioning of the discs
f i.I fIlI --B
Number o discs: A B
LOPX707: 43 46
LOPX709: 45 49
LOPX 710: 58 62
The number of bowl discs above the wing inset

may have to be adjusted to achieve the right
: l1li A disc stack pressure when the large lock ring is
tightened. See chapter 5 18
~ 8 5 7 · 1 1
c
5 Lubricate the O-ring of the top disc with silicone
grease and fit the top disc
6 Lift the disc stack into the bowl body by hoist.
Position the guide rib of the distributor right in

front of the bore mark on the bowl body. The
guide pins of the distributing cone will then fit
into the corresponding recesses in the distribu
tor bottom
G-01264 1
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190 MA·E 02 403 01
7. Fit the lifting tool on the bowl hood.
hood.
When the bowl hood is lowered into position the
guide lug in the bowl body has to enter the re
cess in the hood.
CAUTION
• If the bowl hood is not positioned

correctly at once, it must be re
positioned.
G-Ol356-1-1
When the bowl hood is lifted

again the top disc is likely to stick
in the hood. The top disc must be
knocked out and be fitted on the
disc stack again before the bowl
hood is repositioned.
8 Degrease the large lock ring threads, the con

tact surfaces and the guiding surfaces (see ar
rows).
rows ). Apply
Appl y Molykote 1000 Universal
Universal Paste to
the thr eads and surfaces. Brush on the paste
according to the manufacturer s directions.
directions.
G-05149-1-1
190-MA-E-02-403-01
9. Lift the large lock ring into its place.
Fit the large lock ring tool and tighten the ring
counter-clockwise left-hand thread). Use the
tin hammer.
If the lock ring can be tightened without resist
ance until the I> marks on the lock ring and the
~ 1 2 4 6 2
bowl body are facing each other, an extra disc
must be added to the disc stack to achieve the
correct pressure.
CAUTION:
• Lifting of bowl hood, see above
Re-check the disc-stack pressure if a disc has

been added. See chapter 5.18.
~ 1 3 5 8 1 1 In a new bowl the I> marks will be in line with

each other when the large lock ring has been
tightened as far as possible.
DANGER:
The p mark of the large lock ring

must never pass the p mark of the
bowl hood by more than
25° without remedy.
If so, call your Alfa-Laval repre

sentative.
M
Mounting of the large lock ring by means of the
compressing tool, see a-g below:
a. Degrease and lubricate as described above.

b. Fit the large lock ring and tighten as far as pos
sible without using force. Left-hand thread.
~ 1 2 5 9 1 1
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190-MA-E-02-403-01
c Fit the lifting ring
ring to the bowl hood cover. Fit the
thimble.
d. Fit the compressing tool.

Turn the switch into upright
uprigh t position.
Tighten the compressing tool t the topto p disc.
G 01373 1 1
e Switch to position for compression. Pump until

ful
fulll pressure
pre ssure is obtained. The compressing tool
is equipped with a relief valve.
G 01374 1 1
f Fit the large lock ring spanner.

Give the spanner handle a few
f ew blows with the
lead hammer. The l> marks on the lock
l ock ring
ring and
the bowl body should now face each other.
CAUTION
• If the marks are not facing each

other, see above
G OI358 1 1
g. Turn the switch into upright pOSition Unscrew

and remove the compressing tool, the thimble,
the lifting tool and the paring-chamber
pari ng-chamber cover.
Check the disc stack pressure, see chapter
5.17.
G 01375 1 1
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190-MA-E-<l2-403-01
4.3.6 Oil paring disc inlet and
outlet; assembly
« »----B
~ C
+-----0
Hose liner
Rectangular ring
CO ring
o Inlet pipe
E Support
F Connection housing
G Paring
Parin g chamber cover
H Paring disc
-r---E
. g ~ i B
r 1 ~ C
~ H
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190 MA E 02 403 01
1. Check the threads inside the paring disc.
Lubricate the O-ring with silicone grease.
Lubricate the threads of the bowl hood
h ood top with
Molykote 1000 Universal Paste.
2. Fit the paring disc.

t
3. Screw on the paring-chamber
paring-cha mber cover.
cover. Left-hand
~ thread .
Fit the tool
tool and tighten the paring-chamber
paring-ch amber
cover to thewith
slight taps bowl hoodhammer.
a lead by giving the tool
tool some
G OI260 1 1
4. Lift the frame hood into its place and clamp it

with the hinged bolts.
5. Check the height of the paring

paring disc.
disc.
Adjust with height adjusting rings and secure
with the metal ring.
G OI247 1 1
6. Fit the outlet connection housing on the top of

the paring disc. Don't tighten the fastening
screws yet
7. Fit the cap nut,

nut, the supporting washer and the
(lubricated) O-ring on the outlet pipe.
~ Join the pipe and the outlet connection hous
~
ing.
Tighten the fastening screws of the outlet con

\ nection housing.
I I
G OI20 1 1
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190 MA E Q2C403 o1
8. Lubricate the rectangular ring between the inlet

support and outlet connection housing.
Put the inlet support connected to the oil inlet

piping on top of the outlet connection housing.
9. Lubricate the O ring of the inlet pipe.
Insert the inlet pipe till the threads find the

threads of the paring disc.
Tighten the pipe firmly by means of an adjusta-

ble wrench. This will lift the paring disc and the
rotating paring chamber will run free. Left hand
thread.
10. Tighten the pipes at the pipe support.
~ 1 2 5 4 1 1
11. Fit the hose liner for displacement water.
Connect the displacement water pipe.
~ 1 2 5 0 1 2
12. Fill oil into the worm gear housing.
See 3.3 Lubrication.
~ 1 3 5 9 1 1
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190-MA-E-02-403-01
4.4 EXCHANGE OF THE

FRICTION-PADS OF THE
FRICTION-PADS
COUPLING
If the separator does not attain full speed within

about 10 minutes the friction pads of the coupling
may be worn or oily
The friction pads must then be renewed or properly
cleaned from oil
G 01316 1·1
• Remove the brake cap Undo the screws of the

holding brackets
G 01336 1·1
• Remove holding brackets and friction blocks
• If the pads are worn:

Remove the screws and exchange the pads
NOTE
The screws are slotted in both ends

G 01339 H
Replace all pads even if only one is

worn
• If pads are oily only:

Clean the pads and the inside of the coupling
drum with a suitable degreasing agent
Roughen friction surfaces of pads with a coarse
file
7
190 MA·E·02 404·01
45 BRAKE
A worn or oily lining will lengthen the braking
period
• Remove the brake cap .
Exchange o brake lining:
If the lining is worn:
Remove the screws and exchange the lining.
NOTE
\, The screws are slotted in both ends.

G 01341·1·1
If oiliness is the fault:
- Clean the lining and the coupling drum with a

suitable degreasing agent
Roughen the friction surface of the lining with a

coarse file
G 01342·1·1
Checking o sprin
springg and brake shoe:
Formation of rust on the brake parts may cause the
brake to jam.
Remove any rust from the surface 1) of the

brake shoe and the corresponding guiding sur
face in the cap 2).
Rub the surfaces for instance with Molykote

G-01343-1-1 Paste.
Replace the spring 3) if it has lost its stiffness.
Oil the spring when assembling.
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19D-MA-E-02-405-01
4.6 EXCHANGE OF FRAME FEET

When replacing the frame feet the separator
must be lifted.
NOTE
Always remove the bowl before lifting the

separator.
Follow stated procedure,

see 4.2 Dismantling of
o f separator (4.2).
1 Tighten the frame hood.

2. Use two endless slings, each capable of lifting
1 ton 2,200 Ibs).
Length of each sling: minimum 2 m.
Exchange of rubber cu
Exchange cushions:
shions:
1. First place the frame 1) without cushions in
position.
2. Check that the bolts do not press against the
edges of the holes, otherwise the resilient
mounting of the frame would be impeded.
3 If it was found necessary to use adjusting
washers when the separato
separatorr originally wa
wass in-
stalled, fit these washers. Check that the frame
is horizontal and that all feet rest on the foun-
G ~ 6 4 · ' · 2
dation.
4. Lift the frame, fit the vibration dampers in the
order illustrated, lower, and check that the bolts
do not press against the edges of the holes.
5 Tighten the nuts till they touch the cup covers
and tighten a further half-turn.
6 Hold the nuts firmly and secure with lock nuts.
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4.7 OIL SUMP

c
1 1 1
~ = 2 Oil filling plug

2 Sight glass
3 Oil drain
_ ~ ~ = = 3
<>-01344-1-1
4.7.1 Oil change
1. Place a collecting tray under the drain hole re

move the screw and drain off the oil.
G-Ol16a-l-l
2. Fillnew oil into the worm gear housing. Oil level

. slightly above middle of sight glass.
See Lubrication chapter 3.3.
CAUTION
• The separator is delivered with

out oil in the worm gear
g ear housing.
Therefore it is necessar
necessary y to sup
ply oil to the worm gear housing
before the first
first start of the sepa
G-OI345-H rator.
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190-MA-E-Q2-407 01
CHECK POINTS
51 CORROSION
Corrosive attacks on bowl parts and particularly
bowl body, bowl hood and lock ring should be
watched with utmost care.
511 Non stainless steel and cast

iron parts
Corrosion rusting) occurs on unprotected com-
ponents of non-stainless steel and cast iron
which are forming
and frame when thepaparts
parts
rts of are
the bowl, bowltospindle
exposed the
process liquid or aggressive atmosphere.
5.1.2 Stainless steel and

non ferrous metal parts
In certain circumstances corrosion can form on
stainless bowl parts. The risk of attack increases
when the surface is isolated from surroundings
by a layer of dirt.
Corrosion attacks on stainless steel are not ea-

ea -
sily detected. This applies for instance to attacks
made by chlorides. Such attacks may begin as
small dark spots.
• Polish dark spots and corrosion spots with a

fine-grain abrasive cloth. This may prevent fur
ther attacks.
• Under special conditions corrosion on stainless

steel can result in deeper attacks known as
S ~ I 1
pits.
• Always watch for all kinds of attacks from cor

rosion and record the obervations carefully.
77
190 MA·E·02 501 01
CHECK POINTS
CAUTION:
• Replace the part if the corrosion

could effect the strenght or func-
tion of it.
Pits and spots forming a pattern

like a line may indicate cracking
beneath the surface.
513 Other metal parts

Under unfavourable circumstances components
of copper alloy light metal etc. may be corroded.
Check for corrosive attacks when the separator
is dismantled.
8
190 MA E 02 501 01
CHECK POINTS
52 ROSION
when
Erosion can occur when particles suspended in
the process liquid slide along or strike against a
surface while passing through the bowl.
Erosion is intensified at some locations by locally
high flow rates.
Erosion is characterized by:
• Burnished traces in the material
• Dents and pits with a granular and shiny

surface.
Surfaces subjected to erosion are:

1. The underside of the distributor around the dis-
tributing holes and the wings.
2. The sealing edge of the sliding bowl bottom
and the seal ring in the bowl hood.
3. The surface of the sliding bowl bottom that
faces the conical part of the distributor.
4. The bowl wall area ( pillars ) between the
sludge ports in the bowl body.
CAUTION:
• Always carefully observe any

signs of erosion
erosion damage
damage..
Pay special attention to the

bowl wall pillars between the
sludge ports.
Erosion damage may deepen

rapidly and weaken the bowl
parts by reducing the metal

thickness.
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190-MA-E-02-502-01
HE K POINTS
If one or more of the following observations are

made always consult your ALFA LAVAL repre-
sentative. .
adius <1 • The bottom radius of the erosion trace is less
then 1 mm in the narrowest place or that coarse
Max 1 mm scratches are present.
• The largest depth of the trace exceeds

1 mm.
G 02052 1 1
• The bowl wall area between the sludge ports
have defects presumably caused by corrosion.
Valuable information on the nature of the damage

can be given by photos plaster impressions or
hammered-in lead.
8
190 MA E 02 602 01
CHECK POINTS
5.3 WORM WHEEL AND WORM.

Check at each oil change
Check the teeth of worm wheel and worm for wear.
Examine the contact surfaces and compare the

tooth profiles.
The gear may work satisfactorily even when worn
to some degree.
• Replace worm wheel and worm at the same

time even if only one of the parts is worn.
• To avoid damaging the teeth when lifting the

bowl spindle first push the worm wheel aside.
Put the spindle in place before mounting the
worm wheel.
1 orm
2 orm wheel
NOTE
Counting
Counting the number o teeth:
When replacing
replacing the g
gear
ear always make
sure that the new worm wheel and worm
have the same number o teeth as the
old ones.
CAUTION:
• Presence o metal chips in the

oil bath is an indic
indication
ation that the
gear is wearing abnormally.
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190-MA-E-02-503-01
HE K POINTS
KPOINTS
54 GUIDING SURFACES
heck at each dismantling
• Check surfaces indicated A for burrs .

Remedy when necessary
• Check surfaces indic

indicated
ated B
Ban
and
d C for galling.
Repair if necessary
• Prime surfaces indicated Band C with lubricat-
ing spray Molykote 321 R Proceed in the same
way as for the large lock ring
• Lubricate surfaces indicated Band C with Mo-

Iycote 1000 Paste after priming
1 Sliding bow bottom

2 Bow body
43 Operating
Dosing ringslide
G 03762 1 1
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190 MA E 02 604 o1
CHECK POINTS
541 Repair of galling on guiding

surfaces
Galling friction marks may appear on guiding sur
faces of the bowl discharge mechanism, the bowl
body and the sliding bowl bottom. Surfaces sub
jected to repairs are indicated by an arrow.
The example below describes the repair of the

lower guiding surface of the bowl body nave.
G-Q2055·1·1
Recommended tools for correction of galling:
Emery cloth, 240 grade.

Hand drilling machine
Degreasing agent.
Fibre brush, 0 25 mm.
Fibre brush, 5 mm.
Very fine single-cut i l ~
1. Clean the surface thoroughly with a degreasing

agent, i.e. white spirit. This is important.
G-{ 2056+1
2. If the galling is excessi

excessive,
ve, ffirst
irst use a fine sin
gle-cut file. The file should be used with caution
so that the damage is not made worse.
Remove the high spots on the surface. Do not

use rotating files or similar. Remove the high
spots only - not the undamaged material.
G-02057·1·1
3. A fine grain emery

em ery cloth of 240 grade should be
cloth
used to smooth the edges and to remove the
burnt-in foreign matter.
G.{ 2058-1·1
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190-MA·E-02·504-01
HE K POINTS
4. Finish off by polishing the damaged spot with

the fibre brushes and brush wax. It is recom
the fibre brushes and brush wax. is recom
mended that the whole area where galling may
occur should be polished. Polishing will help
smoothen the whole of the damaged area,
even in the deepest parts.
<702059 1
5. Prime the repaired area with lubricating spray

Molykote 321 R Read the correct procedure
under Check Point Priming of large lock ring .
Apply Molykote 1000 Paste onto the surface
after priming.
8
19Q-MA-E-{)2-504-01
CHECK POINTS
55 SPINDLE TOP AND BOWL BODY

NAVE
Check every 2 operating hours or 3
months
Impact marks on the spindle cone and/or in the

nave may cause bad bowl run.
The bowl spindle and the nave should be checked
if the bowl spindle has been dismantled or if the
bowl runs roughly.
• Remove any impact marks with a scraper

and/or whetstone.
Rust can be removed by using a fine grain em
em--
ery cloth e.g. No 320).
Finish with polishing paper e.g. No 600).
CAUTION:
• Always use the scraper with great

care. The conicity must not be
marred.
G-02060-H
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190 MA E 02 505 01
CHECK POINTS
56 DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE MECHANISM
months
Dirt and lime deposits in the sludge discharge

mechanism may cause bad discharge function
or none at all.
561 Dosing ring
• Exchange the nozzles. Polish the surface 1)

with steel wool. .
• Inspect the surface 2) in contact with the op-

erating slide. Remove any marks with whet-
stone grain size 240).
Defectiv or broken springs as well as poor sealing
between the valve plugs of the operating slide and
the bowl body may prevent complete closing of the
G.03784 1 1 bowl.
562 Operating slide springs
• Replace springs which differ from the other

ones in regard to length or which seem to be
defective in other respects.
la
<;
563 Operating sli
slide
de
• Examine the three sealing surfaces 1) of the

bowl body which are in contact with the valve
plugs. Remove any marks and lime deposits
with a very fine grain emery cloth.
• Inspect the guiding surface 2) in contact with

the dosing ring. Remove any marks with whet-
stone grain size 240).
564 Valve plugs
• Exchange the valve plugs.

Tap in the new plugs with a rubber mallet.
8
19G-MA-E-Q2-506-01
CHECK POINTS
5.7 BOWL SEA LINGS

months
571 Bowl hood seal ring

Poor sealing between the bowl hood seal ring and
the sealing edge of the sliding bowl bottom will .
cause a leakage of process liquid from the bowl.
Replace the bowl hood seal ring at each intermedi
ate service (IS) if the ring is damaged or indented
more than 1 mm.
~ 6 2 · 1 · 1
If the seal ring in the lower edge of the bowl hood

needs replacement, force out the ring by means of
a pin, inserting it in the holes intended for this pur

pose.
~ 6 3 · 1 · 1
Fit the new ring as follows:

Press the ring into the groove with a straight board
(1 x 4 ), placed across the ring.
NOTE
If a new ring
ring is too narrow put it into hot
water 70-80 ° °C
C for about 5 min.
~ · ·
If it is too wide iitt will rrecover
ecover aft
after
er drying
in 80-90 °C for about 4 hours.
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1 M A · E 0 2 5 0 7 0 1
HE K POINTS
572 Seal ring of sliding b

bowl
owl
bottom
Min 1.5 mm Check the sealing edge of the sliding bowl bottom
for damage, corrosion or erosion.
Maximum permitted reduction of the origina

originall profile
height: 0.5 mm.
If the seal ring of the sliding bowl bottom is to be

replaced and compressed air is available turn the
sliding bowl bottom upside down and inject com
pressed air through the hole on the underside. This
will press the ring outwards far enough to be easily
gripped.
G-02075-1-1
190-MA·E.. )2-507-Q1
CHECK POINTS
58 THREADSO F LOCK RING AND

BOWL HOOD
months
Excessive wear or impact marks on threads and

guiding surfaces of the lock ring, bowl hood or
bowl body may cause hazardous seizure dam-
age.
Check the thread condition by tightening the

bowl hood after removing the disc stack with
top disc from the bowl and the O ring from the
bowl hood.
In a new bowl the alignment marks on the lock

ring and the bowl body should be aligned.
~ t 5 8 · t · t
If thread wear is observed, mark the bowl body at

the new position by punching a new alignment
mark. If the mark on the lock ring passes the corre-
sponding mark on the bowl by more than 25°, an
Alfa Laval representative must be contacted imme
diately.
If the marks are not legible, an Alta Laval repre

sentative should be contacted tor determination
and punching of new alignment marks.
9
190-MA·E·02-5O -01
HE K POINTS
Damage
Position of threads contact and guiding surfaces
are indicated by arrows in the illustration.
• Check for burrs and protrusions caused by im-

pact.
Watch your fingers for sharp edges
G-0190 H-l • If damage is

whetstone orestablished, rectifyRecommended
fine emery cloth. using by a
grain size 240.
• If the damage is considerable use a fine single

cut file, followed by a whetstone.
G-02077-1-1
9
190-MA-E-02-508-01
CHECK POINTS
5.9 THRE
THREADS
ADS OF INLET PIPE
THREADS OF OIL PARING
PARING DISC
months
Damage to the threads of the inlet pipe or the inter-

nal threads of the oil paring disc may causeincor-
rect positioning of the oil paring disc in the paring
chamber even though the height adjustment of the
paring disc has been made correctly
• Check the threads for damage and rectify if re-

quired.
G 03774 1.1
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CHECK POINTS
5 10 ELASTIC COUPLING
Check every 8 operating hours or 1 year
The axial play A) of the elastic plate should be 2

mm approx.).
G-02874-1-1
/ Check playas follows:
1. Measure the distance, X from frame ring to

coupling disc of the separator.
<>-02872-1-1
2. Measure the distance, V from motor coupling

disc to motor frame ring.
3. X mm - Y mm = mm.
If required,
required, adjust the postition of the motor
coupling disc.
G-02873-1-1
9
190-MA-E-02-610-01
CHECK POINTS
5 11 RADIAL WOBBLE OF BOWL

SPINDLE
Check every 8000 operating hours or year
The bowl spindle wobble should also be checked if

the bowl spindle has been dismantled or if rough
bowl run vibration) occurs.
WARNING:
Spindle wobble may cause rough

bowl run, leading to dangerous
vibration.
~ 1 1
Check the wobble before dismounting the spindle.
Before measuring make sure the buffer plugs are

properly tightened.
Fit a dial indicator in a support and fasten it to

the frame, as illustrated.
Measure the wobble at the top of the tapered

end of the spindle.
Maximum permissible radial wobble: 0.04 mm.
- Remove the brake cover to get access to the

coupling drum. Use the coupling drum to re
volve the spindle manually.
Max. 0,04 If wobble is too large: replace ball bearings in

top and bottom bearings.
G. )1915-1-1
Measure wobble af
Measure after
ter assembly. If it is still ex
cessive, the spindle is probably damaged and
must be replaced.
9
190-MA-E-02-511-01
CHECK POINTS
5.12 TOP BEARING SPRINGS AND

BALL BEARING HOUSING
Check every 8000 operating hours
ho urs or 1 y
year
ear
Weakened or broken buffer springs 1 as well as
defective contact surfaces 2 for the buffers on the
ball bearing housing may cause vibration rough
bowl run).
G.02634 1 1
5.12.1 Top bearin

bearing
g spri
springs
ngs
• In case of a sudden spring fracture the com-

plete set should be replaced, even if only one
spring is broken.
G 02635 1 1
Ball bearing housing

B Radial buffer
C Buffer spring
D Screw plug
5.
5.12
12.2
.2 Ball bearin
bearingg ho
hous
using
ing
• Examine the contact surface for the buffers on
the ball bearing housing. In case of defects in-
dentions deeper than 0.5 mm, replace the
housing as well as buffers and springs.
~ ~ · ~ M a x O 5 m m
1\. G 02636 1 1
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CHECK POINTS
5 13 WEAR OF DRIVER AND

AND OF
GROOVE IN WORM
Replace the driver when wear exceeds 2 mm.
Max 2 mm The wear of the groove a in the worm which re

ceives the driver should not exceed 7-8 mm .
G ~ 7 n l l
9
190 MA E 02 513 01
CHECK POINTS
5.14 HEIGHT
HEIGH T POSITION OF SPINDLE
The height position should also be checked if the bowl spindle has
been removed.
Incorrect spindle height could make the subsequent paring disc posi
tioning impossible.
The spindle height is measured to the top edge of the frame ring:
• Remove seal ring from the frame ring .
• Place a steel ruler across the frame ring. Push

the narrow tongue of the templet 2), marked
MIN 10 mm), between the ruler and the spindle
top. There should now be a small gap between
the templet and the ruler, however not so large
that the wide templet tongue marked MAX 12
mm) can be inserted.
G 03776 1·1
NOTE
Before measuring tap the spindle top a few times wi with

th a
tin hammer. It might be that the bottom bearing o f the
spindle is not properly seated in the bottom bearing
housing.
9
190-MA·E-02-6 14-01
HE K POINTS
If the height of the bowl spindle must be ad-

justed, or in the case of 8000 hours 4 years)
service:
w y • Force the slotted pin (X) into spacing sleeve

(W) and remove the spacing sleeve.
• Unscrew supporting plug U) using two screws

a) with threads 1/4 -20 UNC to make height
adjustin rings (V) accessible.
Clean all dismantled parts thoroughly.

~ @ ] . • Check for damage and for severe corrosion on
()1365+1
spindle top.
Presence of black deposits on the spindle parts
may indicate, that another lubricating oil must
be used, chapter 3.3, Lubrication.
• Replace parts supplied in the Major Service Kit

MS).
9
190-MA-E-02-514-01
CHECK POINTS
5 15 HEIGHT POSITION OF
CONTROL PARING DISC
Check every 8 operating hour or 1 year
The height position should also be checked if the

bowl spindle has been dismantled
,
CAUTION:
• Incorrect height position can

cause the paring disc to scrape
against the paring chamber
housing
G.01301 1
• Support the templet on the spindle top with the

measurement indication 177.3 facing the
I;i~~l il lj~ spindle: Now there should be a small gap be-

tween the lower end of the templet and the up-
per side of the paring disc otherwise the paring
1'1'iI11i:,·,I I.,)
disc position is too high.
tn\it~Hi
·• .: ::: ::i:::•. .: I .:~ . :: :.:.: : .:: ::.:.:• •.. , .•. 1...•
..•.. .: . . : ::. .
G-0377() 1·1
• Turn the templet so that the measurement indi-

cation 178.3 faces the spindle and the templet
lower end supports on the paring disc.
There should now be a small gap between the

templet tongue and the spindle top otherwise
the paring disc position is too low.
G-03771+1
9
190-MA·E-02-61S-01
HE K POINTS
• Adjust the height

heigh t position by adding or by re
moving height adjusting rings H) under the
distibuting cover.
After adjustment, rotate the spindle. If

If a
scraping noise is heard, re-adjust.
190 MA E 02 515 01
CHECK POINTS
5.16 PRIMING OF LARGE LOCK

RING
To be perfo
performed
rmed every8 operating hours
or 1 year
The arrows indicat

indicate
e positions of threads guid
ing and contact surfaces to be primed.
NOTE
The procedure of priming also applies to

the discharge mechanism.
oO 1909 1 1
Recommended agents for priming

procedure:
Degreasing agent
Lubricating spray Molycote 321 R
Hand drilling machine
2 fibre brushes
1 Clean the lock ring thoroughly with a degreas

ing agent and wipe it.
G 02069 1 1
Spray the threads guiding and contact sur

faces with lubricating spray Molycote 321 R
and let the ring dry for approx. 15 minutes.
G-0207 )-1·1
1
190-MA·E-02-51 -01
CHECK POINTS
3. Use a fibre
surface Th brush to polish the M
ished bl aCk ~ l a k spray i l l l O O l r ~ o t e into the
formed oe cream when p i well
roperly per-pol-
4. Spray the lock

or approx. rinmg a second time and Iet It dry
15 m-
G-02072-1-1
5. Polish the Mol

which now a ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o a u ~ lone
a c k year.
shining surface
NOTE
~ v r use the sam

V OUS operat on. e brush as in th e pre-
Proceed
the b I in the sarne way th
G-02073-1-1 s l i d i n ~ ~ 0 ~ 1 6 and with h ~ U i ~ ~ ; threads of
and dosing r attorn, g. bowl body 0 peratmg
9 surfaces of
slide
1 1
9O-MA-E-02-S1 01
CHECK POINTS
5 17 DISC STACK PRESSURE

CAUTION:
• Insufficient pressure in the disc

stack may affect the bowl bal-
ance. which in turn will cause
abnormal vibration o the sep-
arator.
The lock ring 1) should press the bowl hood 2)

firmly against the bowl body 3), the hood in turn
should excert a pressure on the disc stack 4),
1 clamping it in place. .
4
G-02833-1-1
1 Lock ring
2 Bow hood
3 Bow body
4 Disc stack
Correct pressure is obtained when it is possible to

tighten the lock ring so far by hand that the 0 mark
on the lock ring is positioned 60° 90° before the
mark on the bowl body. To achieve this, add an ap ap--
propriate number of discs to the top of the disc stack
beneath the top disc.
Then advance the ring by giving the spanner handle
some light blows till the 0 marks are aligned.
G-Ol358-1-1
1 2
1SQ-MA-E-02-5 17-01
CHECK POINTS
5 18 HEIGHT POSITION OF OIL

PARING DISC
The height position should also be checked if the

bowl spindle has been dismantled or the bowl
has been replaced.
CAUTION:
• Incorrect height position can

cause the paring disc to
scrape against the top disc or
the paring chamber cover
The height position of the oil paring disc is checked

when the bowl has been completely assembled and
I the frame hood has been fixed in its place with the
hinged bolts.
I
I • Measure the distance between the oil paring
disc and the metal ring on the frame hood top
II
according to adjacent pictures.
Correct distance is 19.5 cm ± 0.5 mm
I • Adjust the distance by adding or removing

height adjusting rings under the metal ring.
I
u m ~ ~ • When
Whe n the
t he distance is correct proceed with the
assembly of inlet and outlet parts.
I
I • When the inlet and outlet parts have been fitted
revolve the bowl by pushing the coupling drum
I by hand. If it turns heavily or if a scraping noise
I is heard, wrong height adjustment or wrong fit
G-00775-1-1 ting of the inlet pipe may be the cause.
Pay attention of such scraping noises at the
A Meta ring start up
B Height adjusting rin
C Oil paring disc
1 3
19 ).MA-E-02-518-01
MAINTENANCE, COMPONENTS
61 EPC-400 CONTROL UNIT

611 Maintenance
No regular preventive maintenance is required
NOTE
If a persistant fault is found in the control modul it must not

be repaired onboard but replaced. The faulty modul must
be submitted to Alfa Laval representatives for repair.
Enclose return note with a description of the observed
fault.
105
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MAINTENANCE COMPONENTS
6.1.2 Replacing the control module

Before starting to replace the control module
check that actual parameter
paramet er settings are noticed.
2 Switch off the power to the control unit EPC

~ r
OIl
1.
400 by the main switch on the starter.
2. Open the panel door.

~ ~ ~
3. Pull out the wire terminal sockets by hand and

remove terminal XC and XD using a screw dri-
ver.
Both terminals and sockets are marked with
terminal numbers.
4. Remove the two screws holding the module by

means of a screw driver and hinge the control
module outwards. Disconnect
Disconn ect the two cable
plugs at the rear cirquit board.
5 6
5. iftoff the control module from the cabinet and
replace·it with a spare module.
6. Fit the spare module in reverse order.
7. Switch on the power

po wer again.
8. Reset the parameters to original.
G 00929 H
9. When replacement is completed

complete d shut the door.
10. Fill in the return

return note and place it with the old
module in the return package.
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19D MA E 02 601 01
6.2 WATER TRANSD

TRANSDUCER,
UCER, WT 200
6.2.1
6.2.1 Replacing of oscill
oscillator
ator unit
In case of transducer fault owing to faulty oscillator
oscilla tor or test circuit
board the entire oscillator unit must be replaced.
1 Disconnect the wires from the oscillator terminals.
2. Loosen the screw and lift off the complete unit.
DO NOT replace the circuit board only.
3. Assemble the complete oscillator unit spare kit and reconnect the
wires on the terminals.
NOTE
Fill in the report form and return

return it with the faulty oscillator
oscill ator
unit to Alfa Laval.
6.2.2 Checking of transducer

transdu cer resistance
If a short the
between circuit is suspected
electrode the transducer
in transducer
and the pipe can
housing thebe
resistance
measured
by means of an ohmmeter.
Prior to measuring the oscillator with the circuit board must be re-
moved. Measurement is performed between the electrode and one of
the earth connections in the oscillator box.
High resistance indicates that the fault is lo

cated in the oscillator unit or in the cables.
• Low resistanc
resistance
e indicates a short circuit. The
transducer shoul d then be removed from the
should
pipe system and checked for solids or other
matter causing the short circuit between the
two concentric pipes.
~ 3 n · l · l
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190-MA-E. )2·602-01
623 Cleaning of water transducer

In the case of transducer fault owing to low resistance the water
transducer must be removed and cleaned.
The water transducer need not to be electrically disconnected for cle
aning.
1. Remove the water transducer from the pipe

system.
G-013711-1-1
2. Apply suitable detergent to the transducer

electrode and housing.
G-01379-1-1
3. Rinse by using pressure freshwater.
G-01313O-1-1
4. Before remounting the transducer check that

no solids or other matter that can cause short
circuit is stuck between the transducer elec
trode and housing.
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MAINTENANCE,
6.3 FLOW SWITCH, TYPE FS

Only in connection with Heatpac preheater.
631 Preventive Maintenance

Periodical cleaning of the insert is necessary.
Recommended interval: every 8000 hours or 1
year.
6.3.2 Removing the flow switch

insert
--= ----1 1. Remove the cover of the junction box 1) and

disconnect the wires.
w ires.
2. Remove nut 2).
3 Pull off the junction box.
4 Remove nut 9) from the housing.
5 Remove the insert 8).
6. Clean the insert in diesel oil, kerosene or

equivalent and blow dry by means of com-
9
pressed air.
6*
7 Replace gasket 10) and O-ring 6), if neces-
sary.
B*
NOTE
The flow switch is adjusted in the factory

prior to delivery and needs no further
adjustment.
?"'( r:>-:=--10* Do not dismantle the insert.
1 Cover
2 Adjusting nut
9 Nut
6 O ring
B Insert
~ 1 1 1 Gasket
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6.4 FLOW INDICATOR

No preventive maintenance is required to the
flow indicator.
641 Maintenance
• To replace the protection glass remove the

lock spring using a pair of pliers.
G 01382· 1·1
• To dismantle the flow indicator turn the gauge

dial counter clockwise to remove the spring
wire inside the housing. The entire indicator will
then come loose.
110
190 MA·E Q2 604·01
6.5 SOLE
SOLENOID
NOID VALVE BLOCK
WATER)
Periodical cleaning recommended interval: ev-

ery 2000 operating hours or 3 month of the
valve block strainer and solenoid valves is nec
essary. Occasionally the flow of water has to be
checked considering worn flow valves.
6.5.1 Dismantling and cleaning
WARNING:
Switch off electrical power and

depressurize valve before dis
mantling.
• Clean the strainer regularl

regularly
y in order to obtain
trouble-free operat
operation.
ion.
• Prior to disassembly ensure the manual open

ing mechanism in the valve bonnet is in normal
position as so the diaphragm hanger spring is
not damaged.
G OI376·1·1 • Do not loose the core spring when removing

the core/diaphragm sub-assembly.
• Place core spring with wide end in core first

when assembling the solenoid. Closed end
protrudes from top of core.
• Make sure O-rings are properly placed in their

grooves prior to assembly.
assemb ly.
• Lubricate all dismantled threads with Silicone

grease.
IMPORTANT:
When fitting a flow valve;

1. Lubricate the O-rings with Silicone-grease
2. Place the flow valve in the housin
housing
g without the
use of any tool
3. Screw on the hose nipple by hand until the flow
valve fits in place. Then tighten the hose nipple
lightly by using a tool.
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190-MA· E·Q2·605·01
DJUSTMENT
71 EPC 400 CONTROL UNIT
The EPC-400 control unit is designed and programmed to handle all

necessary functions of the cleaning system in accordance with preset
parameters.
The display on the control panel is used for indication of parameter

numbers and values which can be visualized on request.
Normally the remaining time to next sludge discharge is displayed

Information on how to check the process values is found in chapter
7.1.2
1 2 3 4 5 6
16 15 14 13 12 11
G 01243 2 1
10 Alarm reset
1 Fuse main switch ON/OFF 11 Function symbols
2. LEOs for alarm inputs red) 12
3 Alarm input
inpu t diagram 13 LED for main alarm
alar mfailure
discharge red
red)) red
red))
4 LED for stop sequence running
running yellow
yellow)) 14 Display
5 LED for control
cont rol program
progr am running green) 15 System output diagram
6 LED for external preheater
preheat er on green)
green) 16 LEOs for system
syst em output green)
green)
7 External preheater
preheat er ON/OFF push-button 17 Door lock
8 Control program
progra m ON/OFF push-button
9 Sludge discharge push-button
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DJUSTMENT
7.1.1 Fuses and relate

related
d ffunct
unctions
ions
Board Fuse Functions influenced Alarm
EPC- F 10 V AC supply to the board Remote alarm

400 Display black
front A4 when new fuse)
board A F2 20 V AC supply to the board A 1-4
1 Analog/digital conversion A2-6
Pt-100 inputs C/F EEE
F3 All outputs PS42
EPC- F2 10 V AC supply to the board A 1-4

400 rear
board A
F3 Internal communications A 1-4
2 At restart with
with new
n ew fuse,
fuse, switch power
p ower
ON - OFF
OFF - ON
a
o 0
Q;
f '12
1 3 ~ : : : : : l
l : I ~ x z
Idec • CONTROL MODULE BcIok ald •
EMm A1
F12.F 13 ' 1.I5A Ilow

A1,F1 a 2.SA .Iow
Al:F2 - 600mA alow
Al:F3 - SA IIow
A2:F2 = 1.611 .Iow
A2:F3 - 2660
0mmA
A 1110.
G.oo747+3
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1 O MA E 02 701 01
ADJUSTMENT
712 Information during operation
The red 2+3 digit display (14)
(14) can show
sh ow various
information:
During normal operation, remaining time to the next
sludge discharge is continuously
continuousl y displayed:
m] ~ ~ I 8 g • The display shows 1_3
The remaining
remaining time is one hour and
and 30 - 39 mi
O@ nutes_
o fi\ g • The display shows 32

The remaining time is 32 minutes_
G 00648 1 1
• The display shows 0.32
The point before the number indicates
indicates seconds
and the remaining time is, in this example, 32
seconds.
By pushing the alarm reset button (10), the follow

ing operation condition readings can be obtained in
[ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ] ~ i the following order:
order:
1. Push the button once and the display shows

the oil temperature s actual value in degrees
I [ ] [ ~ ~ I Celsius or Farenheit, if optional PT 100 alarm
temperature sensor
se nsor is fitted;
2. Push the button the second time and the dis

~ ~ play shows the oil temperature s actual value in
degrees Celsius or Farenheit, if optional PT
100 control temperature sensor is fitted;
I m l m ~ 3. ush the button the third time and the display

shows the accumulated operating time in hours
x 1000
ffiJ ? ~ ~
0.72 on display =720 hours.
hours.
Maximum indication is 99.9 x 1000 hours;
G 00647 2 1
4. Actual transducer
transduce r value
value..
5. Numberr of water pulses at last discharge;
Numbe
6. Functions not used are indicated by - - -).

Push the button until the display again shows
the basic information, that is the remaining tillie
to next sludge discharge.
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ADJUSTMENT
7.2 EPC 400 PARAMETER FUNCTIONS

Selecting activities and parameter
paramet er values is done inside the control
unit cabinet.
cabinet. Before any parameter setting r superv
supervision
ision of parame
ters is possible, the mode in
mod e selector must be set I pl position.
Parameter numbers and values are selected by means of the four

pushbuttons. The two upper
u pper ones are used for parame
parameter
ter selection
and the two lower
low er ones for setting the values.
The parameters are divided in:

in:
• process parameters C1): P1 - P19
• installation parameters C2):

C2): P20
P20 - P99
When setting paramaters at start up set the installation parameters

firstt and then pro
firs proceed
ceed with the process parameters.
, 2
7 6 5 4 J
CMOl39 1 1
1 Parameter number - increase

2 Parameter number - decrease
3 Parameter value - increase
4 Parameter value - decrease
5 ode selector
6 Parameter value indication
7 Parameter number indication
721 Parameter Adjustment

How to reach the
1. Process parameters, C-1 P1 - P1

P19
9)
2. Installation parameters, C-2 P20 - P99

P99))
a. Open the front panel door.
G 00186 1 1
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ADJUSTMENT
1 /
Change the mode selector to P position.
ij=lor b.
/ 1
~ t 8 7 t t • Pro intermittently displayed
c. Step to the process parameter code C1 by pushing the upper
You canonce.
button read C 1-1 on the display. To reach C2 keep the upper
G-OOt 88 t -t button pushed until you can read C2-2 .
l i~ 1 1 I 4 d. Set the parameter code C1-1/ C2-2, to C1-12/C2-12, by using the

parameter value push-buttons the two lower ones.
rmrrn G.QOt89-t-t
When C1-12/C2-12 is flashing, confim the value by pushing the
upper push-button.
• Unless the parameter code is set to 12 the C1 parameter val

ues can not be adjusted but only stepped through.
The C2 parameters do not show up.
e. Select appropriate activities from the parameters displayed in nu

1
I I II 1 1 1 merical order, using the parameter selection push-buttons (two
•
upper ones) .
I I / Adjust the value of the selected parameter, using the parameter
~ o :
- 1 1 1 I 1 / ~ I - value push-buttons the two lower ones.
/ I I
-OOt 90- t -t
• - New value lit intermittently.
~ 1 J ~ B f. Confirm the new value by pushing the upper push-button.

4 1 I ~ I B <
IZI • - New value lit steadily.
G-OOt9t-t-t
Proceed until all parameters are appropriately adjusted.
~ pC > g. When all parameters are adjusted change the mode selector back
to L , (local) or R (remote) if applicable.
G-OOt93-t-t
h. Close the front panel door.
~ t 9 4 t t
7
190-MA-E-ll2-702-Q1
ADJUSTMENT
7.2.2 Process parameter list
1 1)
LOPX Process Parameter List
PROM-vers ion front circuit board): 31830-58

PROM-version 31830-5853-1.0
53-1.0
PROM-version
PROM-vers ion rear circuit board): 31830-5854
31830-5854-1.0
-1.0
Factory Plant
Parameter Designation/Unit Range set va- set
lue value
P1 Tim e between sludge Minutes 0-999 30

discharge
P2 ) Clarifier mode C C .....

'
P3 Not in use _. -
P4 Not in use -
P52) High temperature alarm °C/oF O.115°C/O.255°F 0
P6 Low temperature alarm °C/oF 0-1 15°C/

0-115° C/0-
0-255
255°°F . . . ...
P7 Temperature set-point °C/oF 0-110°C/0-240°F -
PS3) P - Cons
Constant
tant 10-500 - .....
P93) 1 Constant Minutes 0.1-10.0 -

P10 4) 01 .....
Standby/On
Standb y/On mode O=stan
O=standby
1=on dby 1
P11 Not in use 0
P12 Conditioning water Pulses 0-999 5, see

table be-
low
P13 Displacement water Pulses 0-999 10
P14 Minimum number of Pulses 0-999 2 .....

separate pulses
P15 Not in use -

to
P18
P19 Factory test constant 01 0 .....
1)
Cannot be changed for LOPX.
2)
If P5 = 0; No Pt1 00 temperature
temperature sensor conn
connected.
ected. Then P6 = P
P7
7 = - - -.
3)
If 37 = 1 or 2 then P8 is automatically preset to 40 and P9 is automatically preset to 1.2.
1.2.
4)
P10=0, must only be used during testoperation
LOPX705 LOPX707· LOPX713

710
P 12 5 5 5
P7 6 10 15
P 53 and P 78 30 50 75
= P12xP70
List No 3183() 5855-6

MO No 19() PL·E·01-(lO() OI
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ADJUSTMENT
7.2.3
7.2.3 Installation
Installation parameter list
- 2 4)
LOPX Installation
Installation Parameter List
PROM-version front circuit board): 31830-5

31830-5853-1.0
853-1.0
PROM-version rear circuit b
board):
oard): 31830-58
31830-5854-1.0
54-1.0
Factory Plant
lue value
P20 Separator type 5.1=LOPX 4.1-5.2 4.1 5.1
P21 Power supply fre- Hz 50/60 50

quency
P22 Not in use
P23 EPC-400 address 1 = EPC-400 1-8 1 1
P24 Not in use

to
P32
P33 Type of vibration switch O=Emergency stop only 0-1 0

1=Mechanic
P33 Not in use 0
P34 Alarm delay time Seconds 1-30 15
P35 Delay of temperature Seconds 1-999 15 .....

alarm after changing of
MV1
P36 Remote control o= No remote control 0 1 2 3 10 11 0

1 = Remote switches 12 13
2 = Remote computer
3 = Remote control unit
10= No remote control and alarm A4
cancelled
11 = Remote switch and alarm A4 can-
celled
12= = Remote computer and alarm A4
cancelled
13= Remote control unit and alarm A4
cancelled
P37 Heater type O=Non or common heater with separate 0-2 0

controller
1=HEATPAC EHS-62 controlled by
EPC-400
2=Heater with control valve controlled
by EPC-400
List No 31830-5855-6
MO No 190-PI-E-01-OO0-01
119
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DJUSTMENT
. - 2 4)
LOPX Installation Parameter List
PROM-version front circuit board): 31830-5853-1.0

PROM-version rear circuit board): 31830-5854-1.0
Factory Plant
Designation/Unit Range set va- set
Parameter
lue value
P381) Size of HEATPAC pre- kW 0,7,8,14,16,22,

heater 24,36, 40, 50, 56,
65, 72
P392) Run time of steam Seconds 0-999

valve
P403) Temperature reading C=oC C,F C

F=oF
P41 Maximum start time for Minutes 0-999 15

heater
P42 Not in use .....
P43 Extra alarm function O=Alarm indication on display. No action 0-1 0 .....
1=Alarm indication on display. Oil feed
off during separation sequence
P44 Number of times the 0-999 4

displacement water is
increased by two
pulses before alar
alarm
m
P45 Not in use

to
P49
STARTING
SEQUENCE:
P50 Bowl closing water Seconds 0-999 15 .....
P51 Not in use
P52 Reference time, oil feed Seconds 0-999 120

on
P53 Bowl conditioning wa- Seconds 0-999 30

ter
ter,, automatically set
P54 Not in use

to
P59
1
If P37=1 then P38 is automatically preset to 16
2 If P37=2 then P39 is automatically preset to 120
3
P5, P6 and P7 have to be set according
acc ording tto
o °C
°C or OF
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- 3(
3(4)
4)
PROM-version front circuit board) : 31830

31830-5853-1
-5853-1.0
.0
PROM-version (rear circuit board) : 31830
31830-5854-1
-5854-1.0
.0
Factory Plant
lue value
SEPARATION
SEQUENCE:
5
P60 ) Time startup
after to first discharge
(for cali- Minutes 0-999 10
bration)
P61 5)
Max time between Minutes 0-999 20 .....
sludge discharges
=P1=P60+P61
P62 Pre dischage interval Seconds 0-999 60 .....
P63 Not in use

to
P69
P706 Bowl
Bowl di
disp
spla
lace
ceme
ment
nt wa
wa-- Seco
Second
nds
s 0-99
0-999
9 6, se ta-
ter. ble be-
low
P71 Pause between pulses Pulses 30
P72 Sludge discharge Seconds 0-99.9 3.0 .....
P73 Not in use -

to
P75
P76 Reference time

tim e Seconds 0-999 60
P77 Not in use
P78 Bowl conditioning water Seconds 0-999 30,see

(automatically set) table be
=P12xP70 low
P79 Not in use
5
Bowl closing water intermittently supplied
6)
Interrupted when trigger signal obtained
LOPX705 LOPX707- LOPX713

710
P 12 5 5 5
P70 6 10 15
P 53 and P 78 30 50 75
= P12xP70
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ADJUSTMENT
- 4 4)
PROM-version front circuit b

board)
oard):: 31830-5853-1.0
PROM-version rear cir
circuit
cuit boar
board):
d): 31830-5854-1.0
Factory Plant
lue value
STOPPING
SEQUENCE:
P80 Not in use

to
P83
P84 Bowl displacement wa- Seconds 0-999 70

ter
Oil teed off
P85 Not in use
P8S Separator motor off Seconds 0-999 180

Bowl closing water off
P87
to
Not in use -
P89
P907 Service mode o = No service mode FO) v

service values
alues 0-1 0
1 = Timer P50 - P89 co
count-d
unt-down
own
P91 Not in use

to
P99
7
From range 2 and on to be used when inquired by Alta Laval or by Alfa Laval representatives.
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7.
7.2.4
2.4 Explanation and recommendat
recommendation
ion of parameter
settings
P1 Time between discharge
Factory set value: 30 minutes.
Too long intervals between sludge discharge may cause accumu

lation and compaction of sludge. The sludge may then break-up une
venly on discharge and this cause hazardous unbalance
u nbalance of the bowl,
with risk of serious separator damage and injury to personnel.
When the bowl is opened, for any reason,

reason, the sludge
sl udge space should
sh ould be
inspected.. The interval between discharges shall, if neccessary, be
inspected
changed accordingly.
NOTE
The responibility for correct time setting lies with the per
son who makes the time settings, according to his ober
servations and judgements.
Lubricating oil cleaning
In a new lubricating oil system the oil is initially clean but as it gets
dirtier, the interval between discharges will have to be shortened
shortene d until
a "steady state" is reached.
The interval between discharges must be shortened if the separator

has been out of service for 24 hours or longer while the engine has
been running. See
Se e table below.
Main lubricating oil system
Initial dis bowl to first

Time
charge
inspection
Recommended intervals
1 hour 1 week
for Crosshead engines
Recommended intervals
0.5 hour 2 days
for Trunk engines
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P2 Purifier/Clarifier
Purifier/ Clarifier mode
Factory set value: C. .

The LOPX separator is to be regarded as an clarifier which can handle
water.
P3 P4
P High temperature alarm
Factory set value: O
• To be set according to plant application sufficiently above the

temperature P7) set point.
Note: If no Pt1 00 temperature sensor connected P5 = O Then P6 =
P7 = .
P6 Low temperature alarm

alarm
Factor
Fac
To tory
be y set
set value:
value: - to
according - - plant application sufficiently below the temper
ature P7) setpoint.
P7 Temperature
Temperat ure setpoint
Factory
Factory set value:
value: - - -
To be set according to plant application.
P8 P Constant
Factory set value:

Plant-dependent P-function.
If P37 1 or 2 then P8 is automatically preset to 40.
=
P9 I Constant
Factory set value:

Plant-dependent I function.
If P37 1 or 2, then pg is automatically preset to 1.2.
=
P10 Standby / On mode
Factory set value: 1.

P10 0, must only be used during testoperation.
=
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P
P12 Conditioning water
Factory set value: 5

Number of water pulses
P13 Displacement water

P14 Minimum number of separate pulses

P15 P1S
ig Factory test constant
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725 Installation parameters, P20 • P99
P20 Separator type
Factory set value: 4.1; LOPX = 5.1.
P21
Power supply frequency
Factory set value: 50 Hz
To be set according to power supply.
50 = 50 Hz
6 = 6 Hz
P22 -
P23 EPC-400 address
P24
P24 - P32
P32 -
P33 Type o f switch

To be set accordin
accordingg to type of vibration switch optional).
o= Emergency stop
1 = Mechanical vibration switch
P34 larm delay time
Factory set value: 15 seconds

Activation of alarm functions can be delayed up to 30 seconds
seconds..
Except Emergency/vibration alarm

Emergency/vibration
High temperature alarm
Transducer alarm
Which has a fixed delay time of 2 seconds.
P3S Delay o f temperature alarm after changing o f MV1
Factory set value: 15 seconds.

When the 3-way oil feed valve changes position the flow rate and thus
the oil temperature may be influenced. By delaying the temperature
alarm a false alarm is avoided as the temperature stabilizes.
• To be set according to plant application. If delay time above 12

seconds is necessary, check the heating system and the installa
. tion layout.
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P36 Remote control

Remote control can be applied in form of external switches an ex
ternal computer or an external EPC-400 control unit.
= No remote control
1 = Remote switches
23=
= Remote
Remote computer
control unit
10 = No remote control and alarm A 4-1 cancelled
11 = Remote switches and alarm A 4-1 cancelled
12 = Remote computer and alarm A 4-1 cancelled
13 = Remote control unit and alarm A 4-1 cancelled
P37 Heater type

The EPC-400 control unit is designed for control of HEATPAC
EHS-62 HEATPAC SHS-64 or any steam/hot oil heater.
If a steam/hot oil heating system is connected to the EPC-400 and if

the system is equiped with an optional shut-off valve and provided
P37 =0 or 2 does the valve opens when the heater is started. The valve
is shut when the heater is stopped at high temperature alarm or
power failure and at EPC stand-by mode.
NOTE If a different electrical type of heater is installed only start/stop

signal is available from the EPC-400 control unit.
= No or common heater with separate controller

1 = HEATPAC EHS-62 controlled by EPC-400
2 = Heater with control valve EPC-400
P38 Size of HEATPAC EHS-62

EHS-62 preheater
preheater
Factory set value: -

Range: 0 7 8 14 16 22 24 36 40 50 56 65 or 72kVV.
Applies only if HEATPAC EHS-62 preheater installed.
Note: If P38 = - - - then P37 is not set for HEATPAC EHS-62 pre
heater.
P39 Run time for steam valve
Factory set value: -

The time in seconds it takes to change the steam control valve from
closed to open position or vice versa.
Note If P39 = - - - then P37 is not set for heater with control valve.
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P40 Temperature reading
Factory set value: C. . .

Degrees Celsius 0C) or Fahrenhe
Fahrenheitit OF) temperature readings avail-
able.
P41 Maxim
Maximum
um start
sta rt time for heater

Minimum temperature limit P6) must be reached within this time.
P42 -
P43 Extra alarm

alarm function
func tion

o = No actions at alarm.
1 = Oil feed off during separation sequence at alarm.
P44
P44 Displacement
Displace ment water pulses
puls es
Factory set
Number value:the displacement water is increased by two pulses
of times
before alarm A7-11).
P45 - P49 -
STARTING SEQUENCE:
SEQUENCE:
P50 Bowl closing water

To be set for proper closing
closing of the separator bowl during start-up se
quence. If more than 60 sec. needed, it may indicate abnormal func
tion.
P51 -
P52 Reference time oil feed on

Time for transducer to collect a reference value, during starting se
quence. The reference value is stored when the time has elapsed. Oil
feed on.
P53 Bowl conditioning water

water

Automatically set according to: P53 and P78 = P12 x P70
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Addition of water to separator bowl during starting sequence. The
water is used for conditioning of sludge collected in the space of the
bowl.
P54
P5 P59 -
4 - P59
SEPARATION SEQUENCE:
P60 Time to first discharge after startup
P6 Maximum time between sludge discharges

P P60 P6
P62 Pre discharge interval
P63
P63 - P69
P69 -
SLUDGE DISCHARGE SEQUENCE:
P70
P70 Pulse length

Pulse length
length during filling of displacement and conditioning
cond itioning water.
Interrupted when trigger signal obtained.
LOPX7
LO PX705
05 6 seconds
seconds
LOPX 707 - -10 10 seconds

seconds
LOPX713 15 seconds
P7 Pause between pulses
P72 Sludge discharge
Factory set value: 3.0 seconds.

Sludge discharge initiated by MV15 admitting water to the bowl oper
ating system.
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P73 - P75 -
P76 Reference time

See also P52.
P77
P78 Conditioning water
Automatica
Autom atically
lly set according
accordin g to: P53 and P78 P12 x P70
P79 -
STOPPING SEQUENCE:
P8 - P83 -
P84 Bowl displ acement water. Oil feed off
P85 -
P86 Separator motor off.

The separator motor is automatically switched off. Restarting is
blocked for 3 minutes.
P87 - P89 -
P9 Service mode

o = No service mode FO) values
1 = Timer P50 - P 89
89 count down of clock funtion
From range 2 and on, only to be used when inquired by Alfa Laval
Laval or
by Alfa Laval representatives.
P91 - P99 -
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7.3 EPC-400 ALA
ALARM
RM FUNCTIONS
The alarm system is designed to ensure that the separation system
always arrives at a safe status in an alarm situation.
• Sensor-related alarm func

function
tions
s
Sensor-related alarm functions are indicated by LEOs and by the

common main alarm LED. When an alarm function is activated the
appropriate LED and the common main alarm LED starts flashing.
To avoid false alarms some alarm functions have been pro

grammed with a self-cure strategy. In the case an alarm signal
is received the control unit automatically repeats the operation of
the faulty function. Only if unsuccessful will the alarm function be
activated.
• Othe
Otherr ala
alarm
rm functi
functions
ons
Other alarm functions are indicated on the display.

When any of the displayed alarm functions are activated the left
hand digits start flashing and the right hand digits are steadily lit.
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190 MA E 02 703 01
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731 Alarm identification
An activated alarm condition is identified either by a red light emitting

diode LED) or alarm codes on the display.
If there is more than one alarm at the same time, the EPC-400 control
unit will show the most important first, when acknowledged the control
unit will show the next alarm, and so on.
• At alarm the activated alarm LE D or the alarm code will be flashing

together with the main alarm LED.
Alarm indication Alarm Indication

Alarm function Alarm function
e
byLEDs by display
High oil pressure
e
-0018() 1-1
Low oil pressure [rae Communication error

-00181-1-1 8-00015-1-1
@
8-00026-1-1
Water transducer fault W- 8 0001
000 16-1-1
Processor fault
fH[ Programming mode too long

8 00017 1 1
@ Vibration (Vibration switch op-

tional)
8-00011-1-1
@ s.oo391-1-1
Emergency stop
8 OOOUH l
Power failure
@ Excessive deviation between

High/low oil temperature 1)
rc
8-00012-1-1
sensor signals TT1 and TT2
(Temperature sensor optional).
8 00019 1 1
(Temperature sensor option
optional)
al)
8-00014-1-1
li
Broken or short circuited tem-
Broken
E ~ E I erature
eratu re sensors
sensors1)
1) (Temper-
(Tem per- IIR ALCAP alarms
8-00013-1-1
ature alarm sensor optional) 8 00021 1 1
IRM] ] Extra alarm
. ~ . Sludge discharge failure

s-00154-1-1
8-00001-1-1
IR9 J 2 PS 42 faulty at start
8-00155-1-1
Further alarm functions are pro-

Heater fault vided as u b ~ l r m s to A 1-, A2-
S-OOOO2-1-1
and A7-, visually indicated in the
display window.
1) To find appropriate value 1C or 2C, press the alarm reset pushbutt

pushbutton
on stepwise 1C=TI1, 2C= TI2)
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7.3.2 Alarm reset
Acknowledge the alarm signal by pressing the alarm pushbutton.

The flashing light then changes to steady
• Remedy the fault
• Reset the alarm function by pressing the alarm pushbutton a

second time
The LED will turn off
NOTE
It is possible to reset the system without repairing the

fault.
If the alarm was not false the alarm signal will then be re-
peated
WARNING:
Never return to the EPC control unit to acknowl

edge or reset an alarm if it by any means can be
hazardous.
7 4 ALARM TEST
A test can be performed by activating an alarm function. However

certain alarm functions can not be tested by simple means but have
to be disconnected prior to testing.
• By testing one of the alarm loops the corresponding logical func

tions are tested simultaneously.
If alarm functions are to be disconnected in the control unit make

sure POWER is switched OFF
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Guide for how to test alarm functions a and b alternative actions).
Alarm symbol Alarm function Sensor Actions alternatives
e S-oOl80-1-1
High oil pressure PS41 Increase back pressure
a_ Stop oil feed pump
e
Low oil pressure PS4 b_ Change V1 position by reducing
S-00181-1-1 air pressure
1. Disconnect hose for opening wa-
e S-00181-1-1
Sludge discharge failure PS4
2_
ter
Initiate a sludge discharge
e S-00026-1-1
Transducer fault MT4
Disconnect cable
MT-4)
cable to XE: 4 (test signal to
IRI7 I III
S-oOl86-1-1
Transducer value >max (400) MT4
Put your finger on the central scr ew in
MT 4 connection box.
IRI7 I c?
S-()()186-1-1
Transducer value <min (100
(100)) MT4 Disconnect cable to XE:3
IRI7 I lsi
S-00187-1-1
Triggering 5 times MT4
Add displacement water, manually, un-
til triggerin
triggering_
g_ R
Repeat
epeat 5 tim
times
es in a row_
Insufficient amount of displacement Close displacement water supply, at

IRI7 I I I water
MT4
the 1O:th discharge after start
S-oOl8f>-1-1
@ Vibration XS 1
Knock on the vibration switch, 3 times
within one sec.
S-oOOll-1-1
@ S-00391-1-1
Emergency stop XS Press Emergency stop push-button
IS] S oOOO2 1 1
Preheater fault
_
2_
Start the heater
Disconnect cable to X9:3
a. Remove sensor from pipe and put

into hot/cool liquid
@ High or low oil temperature TT 1 b. Change alarm
alarm limit parameter s
S ()()()12-1-1 (P5 max temp/P6 min temp) in re-
lation to
t o actual temperature_
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Guide, how to test alarm functions a and b alternative actions).
Alarm symbol Alarm function Sens

Sensor
or ctions· alternatives
fR s c0019 H
Excessive deviation
TT2
deviation between tem-
perature sensor signals TT and TT1 TT2
Remove one sensor from pipe to cool
off or be heated up temp diff
>30°C/86°F)
llBL S 00015 1 1
Communication error Remove fuse F2
Processor fault Remove fuse F2

l R 2 ~ Alarm A 2 6
S 00016 1 1
[ff[ Programming
Programming mode too long
Leave the mode selector switch in po-
sition P20 for 30 minutes
S 00017 H
Rll l I IIS . ool 92 H

Power failure
Switch power off-on when EPC is in
operation
~ l ] I Extra alarm
a_ Activate appropriate sensor
b_ Disconnect cable X7:1

S . ool 54 H
IRsl] PS 42 Faulty at start PS42

With the EPC in OFF-mode put a jum-
per between X7:4-XC and push the
start button_
S OOlSS H
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2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7

3.0 MAINTENANCE, SCHEDU

4.0 MAINTENANCE, PROCED

4 6 EXCHANGE OF FRAME FEET • • • • • • • • • 75

5.0 CHECK POINTS 77

6.0 MAINTENANCE, COMPONENT

6.2.2 Replacing oscillator

Pay attention to the safety instructions

• Below three different types of instruction used in

This type o safety instruction is used where there

This type o safety instruction is used where there

• This type o safety instruction is used where dan-

• On the following pages you will find:

Warning signs and labels The illustration shows where to find

Safety precautions and instructions which contain important

NOT FOLLOWING THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAN

CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY

12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Incorrect installation, operation and maintenance, or use of non-origi

Personnel installing, operating or performing service must have

• Always follow safety regulations, local or general, concerning

• Always follow Alfa Lavals specification about checking and main-

• Always follow stated values for process parameters.

• Always use ear-protection when working in noisy environment.

• Be careful when working near pipes, valves, heater or motor.

• A separator has maximum and m ini

• Never neglect alarms. They indicate a faulty condition. Cause of

It you are uncertain about any points

folder Laval representatives

1.3 WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS

J, Warning sign placed on

WARNING WARNING WARNING

- ()(lII.l 't.t,VII' , ,,,, • • • ,,,.. _

GENER L INFORM TION

larm and front panel symbols

High oil pressure

Low oil pressure } Sludge discharge failure

j Main alarm and alarm reset

15 READ THIS FIRST

Non-compliance may cause serious accidents.

16 THE INFORMATION MATERIAL

The complete information material includes a number of booklets

FO Description of the functions of a specific sys-

The LOPX separation system is operated in accordance with preset

Never use the LOPX Separation System for sepa-

Schematic installation layout o

1 Oil feed pump 11. Water tranducer

The oil is fed to the separator by a separate pump with a constant

2 2 4 Temperature and preheater monitorin

Oil sump Oil change 1) X 2)

Inlet/outlet Cleaning and inspection X 4.3.6

Bowl body Cleaning and inspection X 4.3.4

a-rings, seal rings Inspection/exchange X