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Spencer®
Serial No:
Industravac® Self-Contained
Model No:
Vacuum Cleaning Systems—
Filter Bags:
Series A,B,C, D & V
Handling, Installing and
Operating Instructions
Portable 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. Following the instructions
detailed here will help you realize its full potential of efficient
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Description Contents The Industravac unit consists of a multi-stage centrifugal ® Page vacuum producer (Series V equipped with a Vortex regen- I. Warranty 1 erative vacuum producer) with continuous duty motor; a II. General Introduction 1 highly effective two-stage separator and a large capacity dirt III. Getting Started 1 can, all mounted on steel legs (stationary model) or a rub- IV. Operation and Adjustments 7 ber-tired carriage (portable model). These components form V. Maintenance 7 a depen
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Typical Industravac Assembly Filter Bag Buckle Bag Head Spring External Bag Shaker Multi-Stage Centrifugal Vacuum Producer Two-Stage (Series A, B & D) Access Door Separator Exhaust Outlet Inverted Impellers Spencer Filter Bags and Deflectors Reverse-Curve Casing Registered Trademark No. 1,616,417 Continuous Adjustable Duty Motor 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. Hose (Standard)
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inadvertently, and check that the dirt can gasket is in place Stationary Model. No special foundation is required. A level beneath the separator. Raise the dirt can, making sure it concrete floor or pad is recommended, although any other seals tightly against the gasket. Inspect both separator inlet substantial floor is satisfactory. The Industravac base should ports to be sure they are clear. be placed on rubber isomode pads furnished with the unit. If optional dirt can liners will be used, insta
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MANUAL BAG SHAKER INLET VALVE MANUAL BAG INLET VALVE SHAKER INLET VALVE INLET 6" O.D. EXHAUST OUTLET STARTER EXHAUST DIFFUSER HANDLE 4" O.D. INLET 1 4 2 / cu. ft. 1 2 /4 cu. ft. DIRT DIRT INLET VALVE CAN CAN Series A Portable Model Stationary Model MANUAL BAG MANUAL BAG INLET VALVE SHAKER SHAKER INLET VALVE INLET INLET VALVE 6" O.D. EXHAUST OUTLET STARTER EXHAUST DIFFUSER HANDLE INLET 5" O.D. VALVE INLET 1 4 /3 cu. ft. 1 DIRT 4 /3 cu. ft. CAN DIRT CAN Portable Model Stationary Model Series B 5
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5" O.D. INLET MANUAL BAG MANUAL BAG SHAKER INLET VALVE SHAKER (Patent No. 5,087,274) DOWNBLAST LIFTING HOOK EXHAUST INLET INLET VALVE LIFTING HOOK 8" O.D. EXHAUST OUTLET 6" O.D. INLET 1 4 /3 cu. ft. DIRT CAN INLET VALVE LIFTING HOOK 1 7 /2 cu. ft. DIRT CAN Stationary Model Stationary Model Series C Series D STARTER MANUAL BAG MANUAL BAG INLET EXHAUST INLET VALVE SHAKER SHAKER VALVE DIFFUSER INLET VALVE INLET HANDLE 2-1/2” O.D. INLET INLET VALVE 1 1 4 4 2 / cu. ft. 2 / cu. ft. DIRT DIRT CAN CAN S
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IV. Operation and Adjustments NOTE: An Industravac vacuum cleaning system consists of 4. Check the tubing system and vacuum equipment for the Industravac unit and its associated components. The leaks. At the separator, check the access door, dirt can vacuum producer is designed for operation under load, seal and hose inlet valves. Examine all hoses, tubes, hence it must always be connected directly to hose and and fittings connected to the Industravac unit. Air leaks tools or to a tubing system w
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Circled items are recommended spare parts Exhaust 6 1 Motor Outlet 5 2 Casing 4 7 3 Division Head Packing 3 4 Division Head (not available 1 8 2 as separate item) 9 5 Rope Packing for Deflector 6 End Head Bolts 7 End Head 8 Deflectors (A, B, etc.) 9 Impellers (A, B, etc.) 10 Split Clamped Hub Inlet 11 End Head Gasket 16 15 12 Spacers 10 13 Front Motor Bearing 14 14 Motor Base 15 Motor Hold-Down Bolts 17 16 Rear Motor Bearing 12 17 Half Deflector (not all models) 11 13 Disassembly (For Series V see
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Balancing (For Series V see Form ZZ) Changing Filter Bags Keep a set of spare filter bags in reserve at all times. Turn the machine on with inlet blocked to check balance. If Examine the bags in service periodically and replace them there is excess vibration due to an unbalanced condition with genuine Spencer filter bags when visibly worn. Also after reassemble, use the following balancing procedure: look for leaks, which are signalled by dirt on the outside of 1. Mark the position of the end im
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Replacing the Target Plate 5. Replacement Parts The target plate, Patent No. 4,874,410, at the bottom of the separator is able to absorb a great deal of impact and Provide full information about your Industravac equipment, abrasion damage as it diverts solid litter into the dirt can. including the serial number and catalog number, when Because it will eventually wear out, provisions have been ordering parts. When ordering replacement filter bags, be made for easy replacement: sure to provide the
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VI. Troubleshooting Guide - Vacuum Producer PROBLEM Possible Cause Corrective Action Indication: low vacuum as determined by gauge measurement INSUFFICIENT AIR THROUGH • Incorrect rotation. Change motor leads to correct rotation. SYSTEM • Incorrect reassembly of machine after customer Following instructions on pages 7-8, disassemble machine and repairs. reassemble correctly. • Tubing too small, causing excessive friction loss. Increase tubing size or install machine providing higher vacuum. • T
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VI. Troubleshooting Guide - Vacuum Producer (cont.) PROBLEM Possible Cause Corrective Action • Material buildup on impellers. Clean impellers, check filter bags for holes. MACHINE VIBRATING • Shaft bent (.001" max. runout per 10' of length). Straighten shaft. • Bearing failure. Replace bearing(s). • Faulty replacement motor installed. Replace with correct motor. • Motor imbalance. Disassemble machine, balance motor. • Machine reassembled incorrectly. Disassemble machine, reassemble following inst
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Filter Bag Maintenance Record Date Changed Date Filter Bag Part No. Filter Bag Material 13
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Vacuum Accessories Record (Hoses, Tools, Valves) Part No. Description 14
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® Related Literature Vacuum Cleaning Attachments and Accessories Catalog, Bulletin 241, contains Spencer’s product line of professional cleaning components for use with portable and station- ary 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. 241 Tubi
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® Products & Services Industrially rated products offering effective solutions for air and gas moving problems: • Modular central vacuum systems • Mobile or stationary integrated vacuum units • Dust collectors and separators • Multi-stage centrifugal blowers • Single stage centrifugal blowers • Regenerative blowers • Gas boosters • Custom-engineered products with special materials for extreme temperatures and pressure Complementary accessories with single source convenience and compatibility: •
