Spencer Jet-Clean Cartridge Separator ® ® ® Installation, Operation and Maintenance Serial No. Model No. Important Read and become familiar with this manual prior to installing your Spencer Separator. Following the instructions detailed here will help you realize its full potential of efficient service and extended lifespan. Damage resulting from failure to follow correct procedures will void the warranty.
Contents Page Product Description Components of a Jet-Clean Cartridge Separator include: I Introduction ..........................................................2 Product Description............................................2 II Limited Warranty ...................................................2 III Safety Precautions and Operating Guidelines ........4 IV Handling ...............................................................4 Shipment.........................................................
Soleniod Valves (A) Air Header (C) Differential Pressure Gauge Sequence Timer (D) Air Diaphragm Valves (B) Access Door Air Outlet Cartridge Support Frame Cartridge Cartridge Access Door Air Inlet Mounting Pads Flanged Material Discharge Air Header (C) Air Diaphragm Valves (B) Lifting Lugs Clean Air Plenum Solenoid Valve Assembly (A) Air Header Air Pressure Gauge Pressure Relief Valve Compressed Air Inlet Drain Plug Low High } Pressure Taps Clean Air Plenum 3
III. Safety Precautions and Operating Guidelines • Read and follow all instructions in this manual. If you have any questions, consult your Spencer Representative. • Perform all installing and operating procedures with care, following safe practices to avoid accidents and damage. • Use adequately rated lifting equipment for installation, removal or disassembly of heavy components. • Make sure the separator is securely bolted to the frame and the frame is bolted to the floor.
Seal Washer (1/2” thick) Cartridge Close valves to take reading Cartridge Support Frame Bolt Rubber Washer Optional setup with 3-way valves which bleed air continuously except when reading gauge; airflow minimizes dust plugging. Steel Washer 4. Discharge Valve Wing Nut If an optional rotary feeder or other discharge valve has been supplied, it should be bolted to the discharge flange of the separator according to manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Differential Pressure (∆P) Gauge 5.
. Compressed Air Connect a source of cle an, d ry (instrum ent qualit y) c o m p ressed air to the air header. Air consumption is approximately 1.9 scfm per pulse when the pulse duration is 100 ms. The compressor and its piping must be adequately sized to deliver a constant pressure of 90 to 100 psig at the header, even with other users on line. 7. Optional Accessories D i ff e rential Pre s s u re (∆P) Switch senses pre s s u re dro p through the filter cartridge and activates the sequence timer.
10. Recheck the ∆P gauge after the separator has run for several hours and the differential pressure has stabilized. If the ∆P is below 3-4" H20, gradually increase the STEP time (interval between pulses), using a screwdriver. If the ∆P is higher than 4" H20, decrease the STEP time. After each change, let the system stabilize before making further adjustments. Note: A pressure drop of 3-4" H20 across the cartridge will generally provide good results although 1-6" is c o n s i d e red normal.
VIII. Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM EXCESSIVE DUST LEAKAGE INADEQUATE FILTER CLEANING UNUSUALLY HIGH PRESSURE DROP Possible Cause Corrective Action • Improper cartridge installation. Seat cartridge, gasket and washers properly and hand-tighten wing nut securely. • Holes in filter caused by abrasion or mechanical damage. Replace cartridge. • Missing filter cartridge. Install cartridge. • Dust in clean air plenum left from earlier leak in cartridge.
