Fluid Systems,

Incorporated
OWNERS MANUAL OM-5000B4
Revised May 12, 2001

IMPORTANT: Read these instructions before

installing, operating, or servicing this equipment.

Specifications covered by this manual:

Series 5000
Model B4_____
Shaker Serial Number
Purchase Order Number
Sold to
Date
Manual Serial Number

DO NOT DESTROY

Fluid Systems, Inc. • Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037 USA

Manufacturers of Solids Control and Screening Equipment since 1979
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Belle Chasse, LA 70037

May 2001
COPYRIGHT© Fluid Systems, Incorporated, 2001. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any
form by any means without written permission of Fluid Systems, Inc.

If you are outside the US or Canada, please contact your local distributor or dealer.

If you purchased your equipment through a licensed agent, technical support may be provided as
part of your package. Contact Fluid Systems, Inc. in Belle Chasse, Louisiana USA 504-393-
1804 or fax comments to 504-393-5166 or e-mail to service@fsishakers.com.

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Table Of Contents

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 5
How to Use This Manual.............................................................................................................. 5
Equipment Identification............................................................................................................... 5
Receipt of Equipment................................................................................................................... 5
DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................... 6
General ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Tabulated Data ............................................................................................................................ 6
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 7
Location........................................................................................................................................ 7
Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................ 7
Screen Area ................................................................................................................................. 7
Electrical....................................................................................................................................... 7
OPERATION.................................................................................................................................... 9
Start-Up........................................................................................................................................ 9
Unbalanced Weights.................................................................................................................... 9
VGS Option .................................................................................................................................. 9
Shaker Bed Adjustments ............................................................................................................. 9
Screen Panel Selection.............................................................................................................. 10
Screen Panel Orders ................................................................................................................. 11
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................. 12
Vibrator Maintenance................................................................................................................. 12
Vibrator Lubrication.................................................................................................................... 12
Replacing A Vibrator Motor........................................................................................................ 12
Counter Weight Settings ............................................................................................................ 12
Proper Vibrator Rotation ............................................................................................................ 13
Wet Surroundings ...................................................................................................................... 13
Moisture Sealing Areas.............................................................................................................. 13
Deck Rubber Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 13
By-Pass Plunger (Optional) Maintenance.................................................................................. 13
Air Springs Maintenance............................................................................................................ 14
Maintenance Schedule .............................................................................................................. 14
BEFORE INITIAL STARTUP:................................................................................................. 14
24 HOURS AFTER INITIAL STARTUP: ................................................................................ 14
72 HOURS AFTER INITIAL STARTUP: ................................................................................ 14
DAILY: .................................................................................................................................... 14
WEEKLY:................................................................................................................................ 14
MONTHLY: ............................................................................................................................. 14
SIX MONTHS: ........................................................................................................................ 14
Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 14
PARTS........................................................................................................................................... 16
Electric Vibrator Motors.............................................................................................................. 16
Vibrator Mounting Bolts.............................................................................................................. 16
Starter Enclosures (Optional)..................................................................................................... 16
By-Pass Plunger Assembly (Optional)....................................................................................... 16
Air Spring Mount Assembly........................................................................................................ 16
Deck Rubbers ............................................................................................................................ 17
Skirt Flap .................................................................................................................................... 17
Mist Sprayers (Optional) ............................................................................................................ 17
Weir Flow Deflector.................................................................................................................... 17
Vibrator Replacement Parts....................................................................................................... 17
Attachments ............................................................................................................................... 17
Trouble Shooting Chart .......................................................................................................... 17
Technical Data Sheets ........................................................................................................... 17
One Year Normal Wear and Tear List.................................................................................... 17

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Motor Data Sheets ................................................................................................................. 17

Technical Summary Page ...................................................................................................... 17
Screen Panel Technical Data Sheet ...................................................................................... 17
Spare Parts List...................................................................................................................... 17
Static Loading Calculations .................................................................................................... 17
Installation Drawing ................................................................................................................ 17
Standard Paint Procedure ...................................................................................................... 17
Quality Assurance Certificate ................................................................................................. 17
VGS Technical Data Sheet .................................................................................................... 17
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................... 17

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INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual Equipment Identification
This Owner’s Manual usually applies to just The Unit’s identification number
the specification or equipment models listed (specification or part number), series, model,
on the cover. and serial number usually appear on a
nameplate attached to the feed box. In
To Ensure safe operation, read the entire some cases, the nameplate may be
manual, including the chapter on safety attached to the vibrating bed. Some
instructions and warnings. equipment may be identified by numbers
welded on the skid.
Throughout the manual, the words
WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE may Receipt of Equipment
appear. Pay particular attention to the When you receive the equipment, check the
information provided under these headings. contents very carefully against the invoice to
These special annotations are easily make sure it is complete and inspect the
recognized as follows: equipment for possible damage due to
shipping. If there is damage, notify the
WARNING gives carrier immediately to file a claim. Furnish
information regarding complete information concerning damage
possible personal injury. claims or shipping errors in writing to Fluid
Warnings will be Systems, Inc. Shipping Department, 2808
Engineers Rd., Belle Chasse, LA 70037.
Include all equipment identification numbers
CAUTION refers to as described above along with a full
possible equipment description of the parts in error.
damage. Cautions will be
shown in bold type In order to prevent damage during shipment,
hold down brackets are provided. These
brackets must be removed before starting
NOTE offers helpful the shaker.
information concerning
certain operating All screen panels, spare and optional parts
procedures. Notes will be purchased with this machine will be
shown in italics packaged and shipped with the machine
unless other instructions were given to Fluid
Systems, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION
OF EQUIPMENT
General Tabulated Data
FSI Series 5000b4 single deck linear See enclosed data sheets in the back of this
shakers are designed to process various manual for weights, dimensions, etc.
material slurries where fine screening is
required. The adjustable deck makes it
possible for materials to de-water before
being discharged. Processing rates vary
with slurry content, percentage of solids and
viscosity. Each of the four-pretensioned
screen panels can be installed or replaced
independently of each other. Replacement
of screens can be achieved in approx. 2 to 5
minutes. The only tool required is a light to
medium weight hammer. Deck angle is
adjustable while running from 0° to +5°
enabling rapid adjustment in response to
changing type and loading of solids.

As with all shakers processing rate is

dependent upon solids content, solids type
and fluid viscosity. Processing rates are
therefore dependent upon screen mesh and
mud properties.

Each shaker has four-pretensioned screen

panels of all stainless steel 1,2 and/or 3
layer construction. Screens are clamped by
the unique WedgeLok system requiring
only a light to medium weight hammer for
screen changing.

The 5000b4 Linear Shaker is designed for

the lowest possible maintenance. Vibrators
are permanently sealed and are lubricated.
Routine maintenance comprises checking of
screen condition, deck rubbers and air
spring assemblies. Quarterly maintenance
entails checking of the torque on vibrator
motor mount bolts.

Permanently sealed vibrators make

lubrication systems totally unnecessary. The
two vibratory motors produce 80 dB.

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INSTALLATION
Location
The 5000b4Z Linear Shaker is designed for
Nema 4 Non Explosion Proof locations.
The 5000b4X Linear Shakers are designed
for Nema 7 Explosion Proof locations.
Installation Instructions
Four lift points have been welded on the skid
near all four corners of the machine. It is
recommended to use four hooks and
spreader bars to lift the shaker.
Note: To avoid “flipping” the
shaker, do not lift shaker
from shaker bed or with two
hooks.
Remove shipping brackets from between
shaker bed and mud pan.
Make sure air spring mounts are properly
inflated and shaker bed is in fact free. Check
this by rocking it up and down manually.
Level the skid/machine in both directions.
It is recommended to install a valve to
control the flow from the flow line.
Note: A "Y" or "U" type
manifold is best for slurry to
flow between two or more
shakers. Clean out holes
should be installed.
A dump/by-pass line with a valve should be
installed between shakers incorporated into
the manifold or flow line. The valve will
prevent any contaminants from entering the
shakers and contaminating the slurry.
Dump slides or chutes should be installed to
collect all material going over the screen.
The skirt flap should be without any
obstruction and should be cut if necessary to
the shape of the shale/dump slide.
Do not weld or bolt shale/dump slide or
chutes to vibrating shaker bed.
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Bring electric service to starter mounted on
the side of the machine. (Three phase 230v
or 460v 60 Hz is required on standard
machines.)
WARNING: It is the users
responsibility to provide
a fused disconnecting
device in accordance
with Local and National
Electrical Codes.
The vibrator is a dual wound device so
modifications can be made by the user to fit
the supply voltage. (see Figure No. 12-17A
for wiring instructions).
Water lines going to the mist sprayers
should not rub against the air springs or any
part of the shaker to avoid any wearing out
of either. A valve should be installed to
control the flow of water to the mist sprayer.
The weir height should be lower than the
feed line, or slurry level to allow gravity to
feed machine properly.
Screen Area
All Series 5000b4 Linear Shakers have a
total screening area of 33.73 sq.ft. There is
an additional 3.5 sq ft “impact” area on the
feed side of the bed to soften the blow and
extending the life of the screen panel.
Electrical
All electrical connections should be made in
accordance with the Local and National
Electrical Code by qualified personnel.
Wire the motor to the voltage in the existing
service line and install the proper heater
elements or thermal overload relays.
The service line should be equipped with a
suitable and adequate main disconnecting
device having sufficient interrupting capacity
to clear the maximum fault current capability
of the immediate power supply system, in
the event of an electrical short not cleared
by the branch circuit over devices if provided
on the Fluid Systems, Inc. Series 5000b4
Linear Shaker.
Both vibrators have been set at the factory
to rotate opposite of each other. This
rotation is critical for proper operation.
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If the vibrator cables or a vibrator itself has

been replaced, rotation is to be checked by
a qualified electrician. See Figure 13-17A
below for proper vibrator rotations.
CAUTION: Vibrators must
rotate in opposite
directions for proper
performance and to avoid
any damage to the
machine.
The electrical connection should be made
according to the connection diagram located
under the terminal box cover.

Inside the terminal box, the leads must take

the shortest route possible from the
connector to the terminal.

Outside the terminal box, the electric cable

should be flexible and free of strain. It is
important that the cable not be tensioned to
avoid breakage cause by vibration. This
connection should be checked for extreme
movement with the vibrator in operation.
CAUTION: Do not
connect any vibrator
using rigid conduit.

Fluid Systems, Inc. Series 5000b4 Explosion

Proof Linear Shakers are factory equipped
with U.L. approved cable gland
marine shipboard sealing fittings and
armored and sheathed power cable.

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OPERATION
Start-Up
WARNING: Before
starting shaker, have
qualified electrician
check all connections,
wiring and overload
protections.
Be sure no one or nothing is leaning on
shaker bed or air springs.
Make sure all your screen panels are
wedged in place and snug.
Make sure air spring mounts are properly
inflated (25 psi) and shaker bed is in fact
free. Check this by rocking it up and down
manually.
Start machine by pressing the "ON" switch
on starter (optional)
Machine should run smooth with the
absence of any "rattling" or loud banging
noises. All Fluid Systems, Inc. shakers are
extremely quiet. If rattling noises are heard,
stop the machine and find and remove the
obstruction or the cause of the noise.
At start up the amperage may be as high as
8 times the name plate amperage. This high
amperage draw should drop to the
amperage specified on the name plate as
the vibrator reaches operating speed.
CAUTION: Maintained
high amperage will cause
overheating and vibrator
failure.
Fluid Systems, Inc. recommends an
amperage check at start-up to avoid
damage to the vibrator motor.
If you are not sure the model of the vibrator,
check the name plate for the amperage or
call Fluid Systems, Inc.) If amperage reads
high, check all mounting fasteners and
tighten where required.
If amperage continuous to be high get a
qualified electrician to check power source,
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power cables, switches and motors.
Unbalanced Weights
There are two unbalanced weights attached
to each of the two shaft ends of the vibrator
motor. The weights have been set for
maximum operation efficiency and should
not be changed.
VGS Option
VGS stands for “variable ‘G’ force shaker
system.” The Fluid Systems design
engineering group utilized their field
experience in the development of the
variable “G” force series shakers. All VGS
series units are equipped for optional “G”
force settings, whether at 1200 rpm or 1800
rpm, depending on client preference or
process requirements. The variable “G”
force options can range from 0.0 to 8.0 “G”
on any model in the VGS series with a
minimum amount of technical training.
If you own a VGS Series shaker an
attachment is included in this manual.
Shaker Bed Adjustments
Fluid Systems, Inc. recommends raising and
lowering the front (dump side) of shaker only
for desired angle. Lowering the back (feed)
side may result in shorter screen life.
To adjust shaker bed, make sure shaker is
not running. (unless your shaker is
equipped with the AWD Jacking
Mechanism)
Pry corner near air spring you are adjusting
between pan and shaker bed.
Loosen bolt that attaches the "L" shaped air
spring mount bracket to shaker.
Figure 9-17 Shaker Bed Adjustment Bolt
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Lower or raise shaker bed with pry bar.
When in desired position, tighten bolt.
It is important that you adjust the other side
in the same manner to make shaker bed
level.
Screen Panel Selection
Fluid Systems, Inc. has developed the most
advanced design in screening technology to
date. The unique pretensioned screens are
manufactured by Fluid Systems, Inc. in
Lafayette, LA. and at other authorized
factories. (call 504-393-1804 for a list of
authorized distributors).
Each screen is individually tensioned at the
factory and gauged. Other imitation screens
do not have the unique "bonding system"
and quality Fluid Systems, Inc. has
developed over the years.
Fluid Systems, Inc. uses stainless steel
TENSILE bolting cloth. The advantages of
using this particular grade of cloth is that it
allows a higher liquid through-put than the
conventional market grade cloth screens,
thus allowing fine screening, fluid recovery
and optimum separation
FSI replacement panels are available from
factory and other authorized distributors.
Fluid Systems, Inc. screen panels are
available in:
Polyester: (special order)
Extra Capacity Synthetic”® (XS): These
screen panels are used on special
applications where volume handling is not a
factor and material in the slurry or the slurry
itself is sticky. Not recommended for large
volume handling.
USAGE: low volume screening (ie: mud
cleaners, small drilled holes, sizing) larger
wire diameters than standard MF screens
with less open area.
Stainless steel: (in stock)
(A) Maximum Flow”® (MF): This is the
screen most often used by Fluid Systems,
Inc.'s customers. This screen type is made
of stainless steel bolting cloth.
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USAGE: This screen works in a wide range
of drilling and/ or slurry conditions when
higher through-put capabilities are not a
factor and solids loading is minimal.
(B) “Metal Back” (MB): Metal backing is a
perforated plate used to add support for
screens in heavy solids loading situations to
increase screen panel life. This backing can
be added to most of our screen panels but
used mainly on the 100 mesh and finer
panels. Volume handling may be affected by
minimizing the unblocked screening area.
USAGE: If you are having premature
screen panel failure or solids handling
problems, change to this screen style.
• This screen will give you a higher
conveyance rate and longer life, but slightly
less (10%) usable screening area than the
MF style screens.
• These screens' higher conveyance rate is
due to the increased rigidity (additional
support), overall flatness of the screen panel
and no glue lines to slow conveyance.
(C) "High Capacity Rectangular”™
(HCR):This screen panel is made up of a
patented RECTANGULAR weave stainless
screen wirecloth. This screen panel will give
higher conductance, more fluid through-put
than the standard MF, MB and the HCS
screens. The rectangular weave also offers
some resistance to blinding.
USAGE: Volume Handling Problems. (ie:
Inability to handle flow with standard screen
panels due to pump or flow rates exceeding
conductance rating of standard screen
panels, fluid conditions due to contaminates
or type of slurry fluid being used.
(D) “High Capacity Square”™ (HCS):This
screen is made from a combination of
Stainless Steel ultra fine square weave
wirecloth and a heavy mesh backing cloth.
USAGE: This screen is an alternative
choice to the HCR panel.
• This screen provides more through-put
than the MF and the MB panels, but at a
more economical price, especially in the
finer mesh screens.
• The HCS screens have substantially less
life, poorer fines separation and poorer
conductance than that of the HCR panels.
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(E) “Maximum Flow De-blinding” (MFD) This

screen uses proprietary combination of
screen meshes to create a de-blinding
screen panel.

USAGE: Sandy gumbo, sand where screen

blinding is a problem
• this specialty screen has de-blinding
characteristics in certain application.

Urethane (special order)

Urethane Screen Panels (US): used with
extreme flows and abrasive materials are
necessary in order to achieve the screening
application. Six plus month life expectancy
of screen panels.

Wedge Wire (special order)

Wedge Wire Panels (WW): used with
extreme flows.

The following values should be used in

conjunction with the screen panel technical
data sheet (in back of this manual) to help
you select the screen panels needed:

Conductance Value (Ct): the volume

handling of the screen cloth. The higher the
conductance value the more through-put
capabilities of the screen panel.

Cut Point (D50): the average separation

potential of the screen in microns.

Trans - Number: the relative volume

handling capacity of the screen panel.

Conveyance: Speed at which material in

slurry advances towards the discharge end
of the screen.

Screen Panel Orders

Please check Screen Panel Technical Data
sheet in back of this manual for a description
of FSI std screen panels.

All screen orders will be shipped freight

collect with MF Screens from our Lafayette
LA unless otherwise specified.

Custom mesh sizes are available in

stainless or polyester. A small set-up charge
will apply on all custom orders.

You can order your screen panels directly

online at sales@fsishakers.com.

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Use the proper socket to remove power

MAINTENANCE leads.

Mount identical motor supplied by Fluid

Vibrator Maintenance Systems, Inc. with cable gland facing down.
The vibrators are designed for continuous
duty. Torque all six mounting bolts to 315 ft
pounds.
The re-lubrication schedule should be
closely maintained to assure maximum Wire motor (see Figure and replace all
vibrator life (see section below). covers and seal them before reconnecting
Note: A preventive power supply.
maintenance program should
also include an inspection of
the mount and fasteners for
tightness. W2 U2 V2 7 W2 8 U2 9 V2

4 5 6 4 5 6
7 8 9
U1 V1 W1
Routinely check the mount plate welds for U1 V1 W1

signs of fatigue. Early detection can prevent 1 2 3 1 2 3

costly repairs. L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3

All vibrators are repairable. They may be
returned to Fluid Systems, Inc. for repair.
Replacement bearings are available
however, field replacement is not
recommended.
Each vibrator has been set before shipping.
It is extremely important that both vibrators
rotate in opposite directions. Failure to
check rotations after replacing a vibrator
may cause severe damage to the shaker
bed and poor performance.
Vibrator Lubrication
No field Lubrication is required. All bearings
have been lubricated at factory.
Ground Ground
low voltage high voltage
Figure 12-17A Wiring Diagram
Counter Weight Settings
Make sure these settings are the same on
each motor. This can be done by removing
the two weight covers. Each motor on the
5000b4 shaker are set at factory for
maximum performance.
It is extremely important that all weights are
set identically before operation.

When lubrication is necessary (see motor

data sheet in back of this manual) the
service should be performed by factory
specialists at Fluid Systems, Inc. Use of
improper grease or procedure can greatly
reduce bearing life.

Replacing A Vibrator Motor

WARNING: Disconnect Figure 12-17B Counter Weight Settings
power from the machine
before opening any Replace weight covers and seal properly.
explosion proof or
electrical enclosure.

Remove pot head cover from vibrator.

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Proper Vibrator Rotation
It is extremely important that both vibrators
rotate in opposite directions. The shaker has
been set at the factory before shipping.
CAUTION: Failure to
check rotations if a motor
is replaced will terminate
any warranties and may
cause severe damage to
shaker bed!
If erratic motion results make sure a
qualified electrician determines the rotation
of both motors. They should both move in
opposite directions of each other.
OR
Figure 13-17A Proper Vibrator Rotation
After 12 hours of continuous operation re-
torque motor mount bolts, and then again at
72 hours, and then periodically.
Wet Surroundings
All motors are factory sealed against
moisture penetration.
In the event that a motor is replaced the
following procedures should be followed:
Use sealant R.T.V. 100% Silicone Rubber,
industrial grade (clear) available from the
following: Dow Corning No.732; General
Electric RTV 108; Balkamp (Permatex) No.
765-1348; or equivalent.
All surfaces must be clean and dry.
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A standard caulking gun (Part No. FST 14)
with 10 or 11 oz. cartridges (Part No.
FST15) is recommended.
Compound will set in about 10 minutes and
cure in 24/36 hours.
All excess flash should be trimmed from
sealed areas.
Moisture Sealing Areas
After mounting the vibrator, remember to
replace the vermiculite or other grouting
material in the terminal box before replacing
cover. Apply a thin coat (approximately a
1/8" bead) of the sealant to the terminal box
cover surface (item 1). Be sure that the
terminal box cover "O" ring is still in place.
Reassemble the terminal box cover.
item 2
item 1
Figure 13-17B Moisture Sealing Areas
If weight covers have been removed: Apply
a thin coat (approximately 1/8" bead) of the
sealant to the motor housing flange and
adjacent to the weight cover “O” ring (item
2).Do not remove the "O" ring. Re-
assemble the weight covers.
Deck Rubber Maintenance
It is very important to replace any worn or
damaged deck rubber immediately to avoid
any premature screen panel failure.
Re-attach any deck rubber that may have
come loose with the proper rivet (see deck
rubber parts below)
CAUTION: Failure to
replace damaged or worn
deck rubbers will cause
premature screen panel
failure!
By-Pass Plunger (Optional)
Maintenance
Hose off excess dirt on stainless steel stem
and add grease to threads after each use.
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Make sure there is no obstruction or excess
mud in the machined seat of the by-pass
plunger.
Air Springs Maintenance
Keep proper air pressure in air springs for
peak performance.
CAUTION: Failure to
replace damaged air
springs will terminate
any warranties and may
cause severe damage to
shaker bed!
Maintenance Schedule
BEFORE INITIAL STARTUP:
Check for damaged counterweight covers
Have qualified electrician check that
vibrators are wired correctly for voltage
supplied and that the proper heaters or
thermal overload relays are installed.
Check all air spring mounts. Inflate to
proper p.s.i.
Check torque on vibrator mounting bolts
(315 ft lbs)
Make sure nothing is leaning on shaker bed
or air spring mounts.
24 HOURS AFTER INITIAL STARTUP:
Check torque on each vibrator mounting
bolt.
Check cables going from starter to vibrator
for wear or cuts.
Shaker should not have any metal to metal
rattling sound. If one is detected, determine
the cause and tighten bolt(s) or repair it.
Unclog mist sprayers if necessary.
72 HOURS AFTER INITIAL STARTUP:
Check torque on each vibrator mounting
bolt.
DAILY:
Check screen panels for wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
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WEEKLY:
Check air mount pressure.
MONTHLY:
Check deck rubbers for wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check skirt flap for wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check torque on vibrator mounting bolts
SIX MONTHS:
Replace all deck rubbers
Spot paint any worn areas on equipment.
Check wedges for wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Preventive Maintenance
• Wires going into vibrators should be
secured with wire clamps and should
not be allowed to rub against anything.
This may cause motors to short out and
burn up.
• Mounting bolts holding the vibrators
should be properly torqued to 315 foot
pounds. If not properly torqued, the
vibrator motors will eventually crack the
motor housings, thus shutting down that
particular shaker. If the shaker
continues to operate with only one
vibrator severe damages will occur to
the shaker bed.
• Proper bolts, washers, and nuts should
be used to mount the vibrators. Grade 8
SAE national fine thread bolts,
washers, and nuts are recommended.
Different size bolts other than the ones
recommended should not be used.
Vibrator damages may result.
• Any weight covers that are damaged or
show excessive rust should be replaced.
• All counter weight and electrical covers,
should be sealed correctly with either
"O" rings where necessary and silicone.
If water enters the counter weight area it
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will leak into the bearings and cause

bearing problems or an electrical short.
If this does occur, the replacing of
bearings should be done in a dust free
facility by trained personnel such as at
Fluid Systems, Inc. and not on location.
This will insure proper bearing
installation and sealing.

• To insure longer screen life as well as

proper solids control, deck rubbers
should be replaced when damaged,
worn out or removed.

• Proper air pressure should be kept in

the air bags. 25 psi is the
recommended operating pressure.
Make sure nothing has been placed in
contact with Air Springs. The vibration
will cause item to wear hole in Air Spring
if this is allowed.

• If a motor does burn up or is damaged,

that particular shaker should be shut
down immediately and vibrator replaced.
If it continues to operate with only one
vibrator severe structural damage may
occur to the shaker bed.

• Sand, prime and then paint any worn

down, scratched, or damaged area to
protect from rust.

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BPFSI27 Bypass handcrank 1

PARTS BPFSI29B
BPFSI34
Bypass ss shaft
5” Bronze stem bushing
1
1
Electric Vibrator Motors F375X25SS Handcrank bolt 1
Each Fluid Systems, Inc. Series 5000b4
F375X25SS Plunger- shaft bolt 1
Linear Shakers contain two electric vibrator F375X4SS Bronze bushing bolt 4
motors. Check the attached motor data F375FWSS SS Flat washer 8
sheet in back of this manual for details of F375LWSS SS lock washer 6
your vibrator motor. F375NTSS SS nut 6
BPFSI35 Bypass plunger 1
Each vibrator is attached by six 3/4"-16x BPFSI37A Bypass plunger Assembly 1
31/2" grade 8 pltd NF hex head cap screws,
six grade 8 pltd NF hex nuts and twelve Air Spring Mount Assembly
grade 8 SAE flat washers mounted on both Air spring mounts provide the means of
sides of the bolt. (no cap screws, nuts or suspending the shaker bed and greatly
washers should be substituded ). reducing the transmission of vibration to the
skid unlike conventional springs.
Each bolt should be torqued to 315 foot
pounds and checked after 72 hours of ASFI52 Air Spring Sr 4
operation then again after two weeks of ASFI56E Air stem valve assembly 4
continuous operation. ASFI58E Valve stem core 4
ASFI58P Valve stem cap 4
Torque should be checked periodically F375X1HHSS 3/8” x 1 SS hex bolt 16
thereafter. F375FWSS 3/8” flat washer 16
F375LWSS 3/8” lock washer 16
Vibrator Mounting Bolts ASFI52A Air Spring Assembly 4
Each Vibrator is attached to the top of the ASFI65B Shipping bracket 8
shaker bed by six 3/4"x 31/2" pltd nf gr 8
bolts/fw/n. A washer is placed on the head Air spring mount recommended pressure is
side of the bolt then slipped from the inside 25 psi.
through the shaker bed and out so that
threads are exposed. This allows a person The adjustable deck angle is +5 degrees to -
to stab vibrator and easily slip the other 5 degrees.
washer over the thread side of the bolt and
then screw on the nut.
Wedge
Fluid Systems, Inc. has made it very easy to
F75X35 ¾” x 3 1/2” pltd nf gr 8 bolts 12
replace screen panels in less than 3
F75NT ¾” nut 12
minutes. By eliminating the “hook” style
F75FW ¾” flat washer 24 screens, you will save time and money on
the servicing and maintenance of your
Starter Enclosures (Optional) Series 5000b4 Linear Shaker.
If your Series 5000b4 Linear Shaker comes
equipped with a starter see the starter data WFSI99 Wedge 8
sheet in the back of this manual for detailed
information. Each one of four-pretensioned screen
panels is held in place by two wedges, one
By-Pass Plunger Assembly on each side of the panel.
(Optional)
In order for the slurry being screened to by- To change screen panels just knock the
pass screen deck area, a by-pass handle wedges loose and pull out the panel to be
has been incorporated into the feed box of changed, hose off excess dirt on deck
the machine. To open turn handle rubbers then replace it with a new panel,
clockwise. To close turn handle counter and knock the wedges back into place.
clockwise until snug.

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OM-5000b4 Fluid Systems, Inc
Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Deck Rubbers The removal of this weir flow deflector will

All screen panels lay flat and on top of deck minimize screen
rubbers. These deck rubbers create a seal
when screens are wedged in place and are WF202 Weir flow deflector 1
an intregal part of the machine. Missing or
worn deck rubbers will decrease screen Vibrator Replacement Parts
panel life substantially and should be When ordering replacement or spare parts,
replaced when wear is noticeable. please be sure to specify model and serial
number (all on the rating plate, on the motor
Deck rubbers are attached with aluminum or body near the terminal box).
stainless hammer rivets
Attachments
DRFSI49 Aluminum hammer rivet 80 (Some may not be included in your manual)
DRFSI40 Stainless Pop rivet 80 Trouble Shooting Chart
DRFSI36 2”x42 ½” deck rubber 3 Technical Data Sheets
DRFSI35 1 ¼”x42 ½” deck rubber 5 One Year Normal Wear and Tear List
DRFSI34 1 ¼”x29” deck rubber 8 Motor Data Sheets
DRFSI47S 5000b4 deck rubber set 1 Technical Summary Page
Screen Panel Technical Data Sheet
Skirt Flap Spare Parts List
A 18"x42 1/2" skirt flap with mounting plate Static Loading Calculations
is mounted on the discharge end of the Installation Drawing
shaker bed to allow screen overs to dump Since Fluid Systems customizes many
directly into a dump slide or chute. pieces of equipment and many drawings in
these manuals are “generic” - please verify
SKFSI3 Skirt flap 1 that the drawing included in your manual
SKFSI4 Mounting plate 1 represents the equipment you have
F25X1HHSS ¼” SS hex head bolt 4 received- If it does not – contact Fluid
F25LWSS ¼” SS lock washer 4 Systems for the certified drawing.
F25FWSS ¼” SS flat washer 8 Standard Paint Procedure
Quality Assurance Certificate
F25NTSS ¼” SS nut 4
VGS Technical Data Sheet
Limited Warranty
Mist Sprayers (Optional)
A fine mist spraying system may be
provided to eliminate the problem of soft
clays (gumbo in drilling applications) blinding
the screen resulting in lower screen life and
reduced volume handling capacity of the
shaker. Different spray angle and coverage
sprayers are available through Fluid
Systems, Inc.

The amount of spray can be adjusted as

desired by installing a ball valve on the
sprayer feed lines.

Weir Flow Deflector

Some models may come equipped with a
feed box requiring a weir flow deflector
should be in place during all operations of
the Series 5000b4 Linear Shaker. This item
reduces the impact of the material you are
screening on the back feed screen panel.

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