GFM16-1B General Model

Dry Powder Filler

Instructions

Hebei Province Raoyang Hydraulic Test

Pump Factory
 Instructions for Model GFM 16-1B Dry
Powder Filler

Model GFM-1B dry powder filler is a new product developed by our factory

after absorbing the advantages of powder fillers at home and abroad. It can

quickly suck dry powder into the cylinder and be directly filled in the cylinder

of the extinguisher to be filled by vacuum fluidics; the dry powder can also be

directly sucked into the cylinder of the extinguisher to be filled through the

filling and cover. It can directly recover the dry powder in the cylinder of the old

extinguisher. The equipment has the functions of lifting and dropping the

cylinder electrically by just treading on the rise or fall pedal. It features small

volume, easy movement, simple operation and lack of environmental pollution.

Thus labor intensity is decreased and work environment is improved. It can fill

various models of extinguisher cylinder and also suitable for filling various

powder products. So it is an ideal equipment in the powder filling industry.

I. Technical parameters

Volume: 400×800×1350 mm (W×L×H)

Weight: 90 kg
Voltage: AC 220 V
Power: 1.1 KW
Filling rate: 5 kg/min
Filling residue: 1 kg ≤ 0.04

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 Figure 1 Schematic Diagram of Model GFM 16-1B Dry Powder Filler

1.Digital operating panel on the weighing bridge 2.【Shelling】key

3. 【Reset】key 4. Weight screen 5. Electronic weighting bridge
6. Powder suction pipe I 7. Cylinder of extinguisher to be filled
8. Filling end cover 9. Window of powder cylinder
10. Powder suction pipe II 11. Air suction pipe 12. Powder source
13. Powder suction port 14. Pipe support 15. Cylinder block
16. Main air pipe 17. Electrical box 18. Elevating gear 19. Powder cylinder
20. Adjustable bolt 21. Operating panel of electric appliances
22. Valve of powder cylinder 23. Valve of powder cylinder 24. Rubber sleeve
25. Direction valve 26. Base 27. Pedal of direction valve 28. Ascending pedal
29. Descending pedal

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 Figure 2 Schematic Diagram of Operating Panel for Electric Devices

1. Fall button 2. Fall indicator 3. Rise button 4. Rise indicator

5. Stop button 6. Stop indicator light 7. Start button 8. Start indicator light

9. Power indicator light

II. Direction for use

The filler can be used in two methods:

The first filling method:

1. Check if the connection of the hose is tight.

2. Connect the lead-in of the device to the mains and have the ground wire

connected when in use;

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3. Press “Rise” (Figure 2-3) or “Fall” (Figure 2-1) button. (or tread on the

ascending pedal in Figure 1-28 or descending pedal in Figure 1-29) and the

upporport of the extinguisher cylinder to be filled should be aligned with the

bottom port of powder cylinder (Figure 1-19) and sealed well. Then open the

valve of powder cylinder (figure 1-22).

4. Measuring method: measure by “Subtraction weighing” method. The total

weight o powder source is weighed on the electronic scale. Then the weight is

fixed on the scale mark by subtracting the weight to be filled from the known

total weight. This measurement is called “Subtraction weighing” method.

For example: The total weight of powder source is 50 kg as shown on the

electric scale and the weight to be filled is 8 kg. In the suction of powder the

total weight is decreased gradually. When the total weight is 42 kg as shown on

the scale, it indicates 8 kg has been filled in the cylinder of the extinguisher to

be filled.

5. Press “Start” button (Figure 2-7) and the pump begins to run. Then the

powder suction pipe I (Figure 1-6) is put into the powder source. The powder is

sucked into the cylinder through pipe I and is directly filled into the extinguisher

cylinder to be filled. When the filling weight is approaching the fixed value, the

suction of powder should be reduced appropriately, via powder suction pipe.

Once the set weight is reached, the powder suction pipe (Figure 1-6) is taken out

and put into the base (Figure 1-26) properly.

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6. Tread on the pedal of direction valve (Figure 1-27) several times so that the

residual powder in the cylinder can be removed completely.

7. Close the valve of powder cylinder (Figure 1-22) and tread on ascending

pedal (Figure 1-28) to lift the powder cylinder and unload the ascending

cylinder of extinguisher to be filled. Thus the filling comes to an end.

8. If high precision of measurement is demanded, the filled extinguisher can be

weighed again for revision.

The second filling method:

1. Check if the connection of the hose is tight.

2. Connect the lead-in of the device to the mains and have the ground wire

connected when in use.

3. Unload power suction pipe I (Figure 1-6) from the filler, connect the air

suction pipe I (Figure 1-11) and powder suction port (Figure 1-13) of powder

cylinder and close the valve of powder cylinder (Figure 1-22).

4. Place the cylinder of extinguisher to be filled on the electronic weighing

bridge, the filling and cover (Figure 1-8) is put on the cylinder of

extinguisher to be filled and press 【shelling】 key (Figure 1-2) or 【reset】

key (figure 1-3). Then the electronic scale is set to “0.00” position.

5. Press “Start” button (Figure 2-7) and the pump begins to work. Then the

powder suction pipe II (Figure 1-10) is put into the powder source and the

powder is directly sucked into the cylinder of extinguisher to be filled

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 through pipe. Then the weight readings on the electronic scale will be

increased with the filling weight. When the weight approaches the fixed

value, suction of powder can be reduced properly through suction pipe. Once

the set weight is reached, it indicates the completion of the filling. The

suction pipe should be removed. The following cylinder is filled in the same

way as the above. See to it that the powder suction pipe should not be

inserted to deeply, or blockage of pipe may occur.

III. Recovery of Dry Powder

1. The dry powder in the depressurized extinguisher cylinder can be recovered

directly by inserting the powder suction pipe into the extinguisher cylinder.

See to it that the powder should not be inserted too deeply and the inactive

powder can’t be sucked out.

2. The pressurized powder in the extinguisher cylinder can be recovered by

inserting the powder spraying pipe of the extinguisher cylinder into the

powder suction pipe of the filler. Press the “start” (Figure 2-7) button, pull

out the safety bolt of the extinguisher cylinder and press the handle, the dry

powder will quickly go into the cylinder (Powder type should be identified).

IV. Other Methods of Application

Hand-propelled extinguisher cylinder can be filled by the second method as its

volume is great.

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 V. Maintenance

1. An appropriate amount of 20# lubricant should be filled into the driving parts

of the elevator before each use.

2. When the powder suction pipe is working, it should not be inserted too

deeply, or blockage of pipe may occur.

3. No dry powder with serious corrosion and above-norm moisture content can

be used against damage of equipment.

4. After each use, start the machine and tread on the pedal of directional valve

(Figure 1-27) for several times so that the residual dust on the filter can be

cleared away in addition to other parts of the equipment.

5. After a service life of 500 hours, check if the filer is blocked. If so, clean it

up or replace it.

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 VI. Common Faults and Their Removal

Symptoms Cause Corrections

1. Open the valve below the powder

1. Too much dry powder in the
cylinder and tread on the pedal of
cylinder
direction valve to release the powder.
Suction pipe doesn’t
work after start-off
2. Pipe and its connection not
2. Check the leakage and repair.
sealed tightly.

1. Remove the suction pipe, empty

the powder blocked in the pipe and
Initially, powder can be
The suction pipe is inserted into clean up the valve.
sucked up. Suddenly,
the powder too much to block
interruption happens
the pipe.
without suction. 2. Never insert the suction pipe into
the powder too much.

1. The filter in the powder

cylinder leaks
In the process, much
2. The filter in the powder 1. Repair the leakage.
powder is discharged
cylinder is damaged and the 2. Replace the filter and valve.
from the filter
valve of the powder cylinder
is out of order.
1. The spring in the valve body is
1. Replace the spring
damaged.
2. Remove the vent peg, clean up the
2. Rubbish exits between the
Direction valve can’t rent peg and valve body and reset
valve body and vent peg.
change direction them.

3. Remove the vent peg, clear away

3. The valve body is rusty the rust, apply 20 lubricant and clean
up with cotton thread.

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