Specifications

Document No. DER04097 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Page 2 of 7 Effective Date 27 Nov 07

INITIAL STARTUP

Perform the initial startup procedure when the centrifuge is being started for the first time following

installation or after the machine has been relocated. Before beginning the procedure, verify the

following:

1. All tools, documents, and shipping components have been removed and there are no

obstructions to operation.

2. All personnel are clear of equipment.

INITIAL STARTUP PROCEDURE

Step Procedure Reference

Confirm that all operators and maintenance personnel have read and

understand all operating and safety information in Section 2 - Safety.

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Verify that equipment has been installed properly, all shipping brackets

have been removed, and bearing pillow blocks have been tightened to

specified torque.

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3 Check that services and utilities are available at the installation site.

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Check that cover is closed, all cover bolts are fully tightened, and all

guards are in place.

5 Start centrifuge in accordance with Normal Startup procedure below. —

NORMAL STARTUP

The following procedure shall be performed at each machine startup:

NORMAL STARTUP PROCEDURE

Step Procedure

1 Check that cover is closed, all cover bolts are fully tightened, and all guards are in place.

Rotate bowl assembly manually to check that the rotating assembly turns freely and no

rubbing is felt.

Verify that all personnel are clear of centrifuge and all guards are in place before

applying electric power to equipment.

Press CENTRIFUGE ON button to start the centrifuge drive motor. Confirm that

conveyor is turning counterclockwise when looking toward liquid bowl head.

5 Press PUMP ON button to start feed pump, and slowly introduce feed to centrifuge.