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SPV Remote Proportioning Valve
Part Number: 882.00268.00
Bulletin Number: CV4-600
Effective: 11/26/05
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Shipping Info Unpacking and Inspection You should inspect your granulator for possible shipping damage. Thoroughly check the equipment for any damage that might have occurred in transit, such as broken or loose wiring and components, loose hardware and mounting screws, etc. In the Event of Shipping Damage According to the contract terms and conditions of the Carrier, the responsibility of the Shipper ends at the time and place of shipment. Notify the transportation company’s local agent
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: SAFETY................................................................ 5 1-1 How to Use This Manual .............................................................................................5 Safety Symbols Used in this Manual.....................................................................5 CHAPTER 2: SAFETY................................................................ 7 2-1 How to Use This Manual .......................................................
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CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 25 6-1 Introduction................................................................................................................25 CHAPTER 7: APPENDIX.......................................................... 27 7-1 Customer Satisfaction Warranty Program.................................................................27 7-2 Technical Specifications............................................................................
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Chapter 1: Safety 1-1 How to Use This Manual Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your granulator. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance equipment productivity. This manual covers only light corrective maintenance. No other maintenance should be undertaken without first contacting a service engineer. The Functional Description section outlines models covered, standard features, and safety featur
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-Notes- Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 1: Safety 6 of 30
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Chapter 2: Safety 2-1 How to Use This Manual Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your granulator. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance equipment productivity. This manual covers only light corrective maintenance. No other maintenance should be undertaken without first contacting a service engineer. The Functional Description section outlines models covered, standard features, and safety featur
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2-2 General Safety Information These Remote Proportioning Valves (or RPVs) are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. To avoid possible personnel injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, always use good judgment and follow these safe practices: Follow all SAFETY CODES. Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES. Have a STABLE WORK PLATFORM
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2-3 Warnings and Precautions The installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment is to be conducted in accordance with all applicable work and safety codes for the location where it is used. This may include, but is not limited to, OSHA, NEC, CSA, SPI, and any other local, national, and international regulations. In addition, the following specific work rules must be observed: Always keep these operating instructions on hand, and follow them when performing installation, operat
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Chapter 3: Functional Description 3-1 Models Covered in This Manual This manual offers a general reference for the installation and operation of the Remote Proportioning Valve (RPV) with control configurations A, B, C, and D. Material inlets and outlet sizes range from 1.5” to 2.5”. 3-2 General Description The Remote Proportioning Valve is an efficient and economical means to proportion two different free-flowing granulated materials in a material conveying system. The most common appli
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3-4 Typical Features and Components The RPV is available with a variety of control choices designed to suit your particular operation. RPV-A The A model Remote Proportioning Valve is designed exclusively for use with the Autoload Hopper Loader. RPV- B and D The B and D model RPV’s are designed for use with central vacuum systems. These models will convert any existing vacuum hopper into a proportioning unit, regardless of manufacturer. The RPV – B uses 110 VAC supply voltage. The RPV
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Chapter 4: Installation 4-1 Mounting the RPV The RPV can be mounted to a machine, on the floor, or on a wall. The optional floor stand provides installation location flexibility. The RPV can be used with more than one machine by switching hoses and positioning the floor mounted RPV in a convenient place. Wall Mount Installation This type of installation uses the optional wall mounting bracket to mount the Remote Proportioning Valve to a convenient wall, pipe, or other structural member.
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Figure 1: Wall-Mount Configuration Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 4: Installation 13 of 30
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Floor-Mount Installation Use the following procedure to install the RPV using the floor stand: (See Figure 2 for more information.) 1. Assemble the stand by inserting the standard into the floor plate and tightening the set screw. 2. Complete the assembly by following steps 3 throuh 6 on page 12. 3. Position the floor stand so the clean-out and inspection hatches are accessible and the material hoses do not interfere with workspace or create a tripping hazard. Figure 2: Floor-Mount Conf
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Machine-Mount Installation In this installation, the RPV is mounted directly to the material inlet of the hopper loader or vacuum hopper it will serve. The hopper loader or vacuum hopper inlet tube provides the support for the RPV. WARNING! Make sure that the hopper loader or vacuum hopper inlet can support the weight of the RPV (approximately 10 lbs.) and any unsupported material supply hose. A properly-installed hopper loader or vacuum hopper can support 250 lbs. of downward force. If y
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4-2 Installing the RPV Controls DANGER! Disconnect and lock out power before working on equipment. Do not reconnect electric power until the installation is complete, the work has been checked, and all tools are removed, and all safety devices are activated. All electrical work must conform to all codes in effect at the installation site. Installing the RPV-A Autoload Knob Box Control If your RPV has the RPV-A control package, use the following procedure to install it: 1. Disconnect and
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Figure 4: Knob Box Assembly Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 4: Installation 17 of 30
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Installing the RPV-B and RPV-D Standalone for Central Vacuum Systems This control configuration is used to convert a central system vacuum hopper into a proportioning vacuum hopper. The stand-alone control can be used in systems with 24 VDC or 110 VAC T-valve solenoids. The RPV-B requires an external 110/60/1 VAC power supply. The RPV-D requires a 220/50- 60/1 power supply and the proper plug and power cable (supplied by customer). The power supply can be provided through a grounded duplex
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Figure 6: Standalone Junction Box Assembly Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 4: Installation 19 of 30
