FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual Zebra Skimmers Corp. Series FM 60 • Model Number 7309 Zebra Snapdragon Sierra ® ™ ™ Water & Fines Removal Equipment for Straight Oils WARNING This manual must be read and understood before operating this piece of machinery. Warning! Failure to do so will void all warranties. Copyright 2007 © ZSC Zebra Skimmers Corp. PO Box 833 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 888-249-4855 www.ZebraSkimmers.com Printed in the USA • Revised April 2007 888-249-4855 • www.ZebraSkimmers.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter One: Introduction to your Snapdragon Coalescer 1.0 Introduction to your Snapdragon Coalescer ………………………………………………… page 3 1.1 Limited Warranty Information ………………………………………………………………… page 3 1.2 Contacting Customer Support ………………………………………………………………… page 3 Chapter Two: Precautionary Safety Measures 2.0 Precautionary Safety Measures ……………………………………………………………… page 4 Chapter Three: Coalescing System Review 3.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual Chapter 1 1.0 Introduction to Your Snapdragon Coalescer Thank you for purchasing the Zebra® Snapdragon™ Sierra™ Coalescer System to meet your oil maintenance challenges. This system is designed to be utilized on straight oil applications to filter out fine particulate and separate any water-based liquid content. The oils will accumulate inside the tank, and then be drawn through the ultra filter to remove particulate.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual Chapter 2 2.0 Precautionary Safety Measures Page 4 WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions contained in this manual before starting. Keep this manual in a safe, yet convenient, place for future reference. WARNING: Failure to comply with all installation, operating, and maintenance guidelines will void all warranties, may cause damage to the unit, or cause personal injury.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual Chapter 3 3.0 Component Review Sumpster™ Skimmer This free-standing skimmer intake attachment can be mounted on the provided rod or on the sump wall with a magnet, depending upon your tank depth. Position the Sumpster so the top of the box is 1/4” ABOVE the maximum fluid level in the tank. It can handle a 3” fluid level drop once installed.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual Pressure Regulator and Lubricator Package Use the adjustment knob of the pressure regulator to adjust the air pressure going through the pump. It must be pulled up before adjusting. Check the oil atomizer, located near the air line and behind the regulator, to verify that it is running at approximately one drop every 2-3 minutes.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual 3.1 Fluid Movement through the System • Intake attachment • Intake hose • Prefilter, 500µ stainless steel • Pump, right side • BATS • Coalescing tank • Overfill prevention line (10% of fluid only) • Pump, left side • Ultrafilter, 5µ cellulose • Pressurized oil return hose • Wasterwaters will accumulate in the coalescing tank until manually discharged 3.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual Chapter 4 System Operation & Maintenance 4.0 Installation & Usage Guidelines 1. Inspect the unit to make sure it is in good operating condition. 2. Fill the coalescing tank with 3 gallons of water to fill the waste discharge pipe column. NOTE: If the coalescer tank is not pre-filled, oils will enter this column and your first waste discharge may contain oil until this column fills with water-based fluid. 3.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual 4.2 Finishing Up 1. Once the oils have been removed from the tank being skimmed, disconnect the intake hose from the intake attachment via the quick connection. 2. Before shutting off the pump, lift the intake hose out of the tank for about 10 seconds. This will ensure that no liquid is still in the intake line. 3. Shut the pump off by adjusting the regulator. NOTE: See Section 4.3 for details on emptying the tank, if necessary, before proceeding further. 4.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual Appendix: Third Party Equipment Contents Parker Pneumatic Filter/Regulator …………………… 10-11 Parker Pneumatic 14E Mini Filter/Regulator ………… 11-12 ALL-FLOW PUMP ……………………………………… 13-14 Parker Pneumatic Filter/Regulator Note: Grease packets are supplied with kits for lubrication of seals. Use only mineral based grease or oils. Do not use synthetic oils such as esters. Do not use silicones.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual 3. Remove the bottom collar and bowl as an integral unit. Note: The reverse flow adapter and element assembly should remain in proper alignment with the collar; they are held in place by the o-ring between the adapter and the collar. 4. Remove diaphragm assembly from bonnet assembly. 5. Remove poppet assembly, poppet return spring, (seat) insert and its o-rings. 6. Clean and carefully inspect parts for wear or damage. If replacement is necessary, use parts from service kits. 7.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual various parts during assembly. 5. On relieving 15R units, gently and firmly press vent seal into piston using a blunt instrument. 6. Install lip seal onto piston with the lips of the seal facing away from the support flange. Then insert control spring and piston assembly into bonnet. 7. On 15R units, place balancing o-ring (27) and washer (26) into body’s bore. Then insert poppet return spring and poppet assembly, followed by seat o-ring (25) and seat.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual ALL-FLO Pump Service and Operating Manual ALL-FLO PUMP ALL-FLO Pump Co., Inc. 9321 Pineneedle Drive Mentor, OH 44060 Ph: 440-354-1700 Fax: 440-354-9466 Email: email@all-flo.com HAZARDOUS MATERIAL: Protective eye wear and clothing should be used whenever pumping hazardous or toxic fluids. • If a diaphragm ruptures, the pumped product can enter the air side of the pump and exit through the air exhaust.
FM60-7309 Operator’s Manual PUMP IS PUMPING BUT NOT PRIMING 1. Check all suction line connections for leakage. 2. Inspect check valves for wear or debris. 3. Suction lift specifications may be exceeded. 4. If fluid is viscous use larger suction lines. LEAKAGE 1. Retorque all fasteners to specified torque requirements. 2. Replace o-rings. 3. Inspect diaphragms for rupture LOW FLOW RATE 1. Confirm air pressure and air capacity at the air valve as required. 2.
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