Specifications

Document No. DER04097
Effective Date 27 Nov 07
Supersedes 25 May 07
Page No. 1 of 7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DE-1000 CENTRIFUGE - GEARBOX DRIVE
GENERAL
This section includes initial and normal startup, operation, shutdown, and emergency shutdown
procedures for the centrifuge. These procedures are for use only by trained personnel who are
qualified to operate high-speed rotating equipment.
The centrifuge is designed to be operated only for the purpose specified at the time of purchase.
Operation in any other application requires consultation with Derrick engineering.
OPERATING SAFETY
WARNING! ALL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL MUST READ
AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
WORKING WITH THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING! BE SURE THAT COVER IS CLOSED AND SECURED AND ALL
PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR BEFORE STARTING MACHINE.
WARNING! BE SURE THAT ALL SHIPPING BRACKETS HAVE BEEN
REMOVED AND BEARING PILLOW BLOCKS ARE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
WARNING! ALWAYS ALLOW MACHINE TO COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE OPENING COVER OR REMOVING GUARDS.
WARNING! DO NOT OPERATE CENTRIFUGE IF EXCESSIVE NOISE OR
VIBRATION DEVELOPS. ALWAYS CONFIRM THAT VIBRATION SWITCH AND
OTHER SAFETY DEVICES ARE FUNCTIONAL.