Spencer Industravac Self-Contained Vacuum Cleaning Systems— Series A,B,C, D & V ® ® Handling, Installing and Operating Instructions Serial No: Model No: Filter Bags: Mobile Models (Series A pictured) Stationary Models (Series B pictured) Important Do not operate machine in unstable, low-flow range (surge). Read and become familiar with this manual prior to installing your Spencer Industravac equipment.
Contents I. II. III. IV. V. Vl. Vll. Warranty General Introduction Getting Started Operation and Adjustments Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide — Separator Troubleshooting Guide — Vacuum Producer I. Warranty Page 1 1 1 7 7 10 11 We warrant that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 18 months from date of shipment or 12 months from date of start-up, whichever comes first. Within the warranty period, we shall repair or replace, F.O.B.
Filter Bag Buckle Typical Industravac Assembly Bag Head Spring External Bag Shaker Two-Stage Separator Access Door Impellers and Deflectors Inverted Filter Bags Multistage Centrifugal Vacuum Producer (Series A, B & D) Exhaust Outlet Spencer Reverse-Curve Casing Registered Trademark No. 1,616,417 Continuous Duty Motor Adjustable Door Latches Vacuum Tube Inlet Target Plate Patent No. 4,874,410 Optional Equilizing Line Connector Sleeve and Clamps Vacuum Inlet Valve for 1-1/2" I.D.
Stationary Model. No special foundation is required. A level concrete floor or pad is recommended, although any other substantial floor is satisfactory. The Industravac base should be placed on rubber isomode pads furnished with the unit. In selecting an installation site for a stationary Industravac model, be sure the unit is readily accessible for servicing by allowing several feet of clearance around the machine.
INLET VALVE MANUAL BAG SHAKER MANUAL BAG SHAKER INLET VALVE INLET VALVE INLET 6" O.D. EXHAUST OUTLET EXHAUST DIFFUSER 4" O.D. INLET HANDLE 21/4 cu. ft. DIRT CAN INLET VALVE MANUAL BAG SHAKER 21/4 cu. ft. DIRT CAN INLET VALVE Series A Stationary Model Stationary STARTER Portable Model Mobile Model MANUAL BAG SHAKER INLET VALVE INLET VALVE INLET 6" O.D. EXHAUST OUTLET EXHAUST DIFFUSER STARTER HANDLE INLET VALVE 5" O.D. INLET 41/3 cu. ft.
5" O.D. INLET DOWNBLAST EXHAUST INLET VALVE MANUAL BAG SHAKER LIFTING HOOK LIFTING HOOK INLET 8" O.D. EXHAUST OUTLET 6" O.D. INLET 41/3 cu. ft. DIRT CAN INLET VALVE LIFTING HOOK Series C Series D Stationary Model EXHAUST DIFFUSER MANUAL BAG SHAKER (Patent No. 5,087,274) INLET VALVE Stationary Model MANUAL BAG SHAKER INLET VALVE INLET VALVE STARTER 71/2 cu. ft. DIRT CAN MANUAL BAG SHAKER INLET VALVE INLET HANDLE 2-1/2” O.D. INLET INLET VALVE 21/4 cu. ft. DIRT CAN 21/4 cu. ft.
IV. Operation and Adjustments NOTE: An Industravac vacuum cleaning system consists of the Industravac unit and its associated components. The vacuum producer is designed for operation under load, hence it must always be connected directly to hose and tools or to a tubing system with hose and tools. Machine startup 1. Turn the Industravac unit on, having fully completed the previous setup procedures. 2. (For units equipped with discharge air gate.
Circled items are recommended spare parts 1 16 2 3 4 Exhaust Outlet 7 8 9 Inlet 15 10 14 13 If operating problems are detected, notify your local Spencer Representative, describing the situation in detail before attempting repairs or disassembly. The Industravac vacuum producer has an overhung type construction with multiple impellers mounted directly on the motor shaft. The motor bearings support the shaft and impeller assembly.
Balancing (For Series V see Form ZZ) Turn the machine on with inlet blocked to check balance. If there is excess vibration due to an unbalanced condition after reassemble, use the following balancing procedure: 1. Mark the position of the end impeller hub on the shaft. 2. Loosen the bolts or screws holding the impeller on the shaft. 3. Rotate the impeller 90° on the shaft, retighten the bolts or screws. Changing Filter Bags Keep a set of spare filter bags in reserve at all times.
Replacing the Target Plate The target plate, Patent No. 4,874,410, at the bottom of the separator is able to absorb a great deal of impact and abrasion damage as it diverts solid litter into the dirt can. Because it will eventually wear out, provisions have been made for easy replacement: 1. Lower the dirt can and wheel it out of the way. 2. Swing the target plate to a horizontal position and release it from its supporting hooks. 3. Reverse the procedure in Step 2 to install a new plate. 4.
VI. Troubleshooting Guide - Vacuum Producer PROBLEM INSUFFICIENT AIR THROUGH SYSTEM Possible Cause Corrective Action • Incorrect rotation. Change motor leads to correct rotation. Indication: low vacuum as determined by gauge measurement • Incorrect reassembly of machine after customer repairs. Following instructions on pages 7-8, disassemble machine and reassemble correctly. • Too many operators using system at once. Restrict number of simultaneous operators or upgrade to larger Industravac unit.
VI. Troubleshooting Guide - Vacuum Producer PROBLEM MACHINE VIBRATING Possible Cause Corrective Action • Shaft bent (.001" max. runout per 10' of length). Straighten shaft. • Material buildup on impellers. • Bearing failure. • Faulty replacement motor installed. Replace with correct motor. • Motor not aligned in casing, impellers rubbing. Align motor, realign shaft. • Improper motor voltage causing operation at incorrect speed. Disassemble machine, reassemble following instructions on pages 7-8.
Filter Bag Maintenance Record Date Filter Bag Part No.
Vacuum Accessories Record (Hoses, Tools, Valves) Part No.
® Related Literature Vacuum Cleaning Attachments and Accessories Catalog, Bulletin 241, contains Spencerʼs product line of professional cleaning components for use with mobile and stationary Industravac systems. There are broad selections of hoses, cleaning wands, hand and floor tools, inlet valves, connectors, adapters and accessories to make work easier in every application from general floor cleaning to car upholstery vacuuming and specialized bulk material handling. Bulletin No.
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