AFPX 513XGD-14-74CG - Service and Maintenance Manual - 2006 - en

Service & Maintenance manual

High Speed Separator
AFPX 513XGD-14/74CG
Product No. 881135-21-01/5

Book No. 1271468-02 Rev. 3

Published By:
Alfa Laval Tumba AB
SE-147 80 Tumba, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 530 650 00
Telefax: +46 8 530 310 40
© Alfa Laval
Laval Tumba
Tumba AB 02 May 2006
2006
This publication or any part there of may not be
reproduced or transmitted by any process or
means without prior written permission of
Alfa Laval Tumba AB.

Contents
1 Safety Instructions 9
1.1 Warning signs in text 14
1.2 Environmental issues 15

1.3 Requirements of personnel 16
2 Maintenance Directions 17
2.1 Periodic maintenance 17

2.1.1 Introduction 17
2.1.2 Maintenance interv
rva
als 17
2.1.3 Maintenance procedure 19
2.1.4 Service kits 20
2.2 Maintenance Logs 21
2.2.1 Daily checks 21
2.
2.2
2.2 Lub
Lubric
ricati
tion
on of ele
lec
ctric
tric moto
motorr 21
2.2.3 Oil change 21
2.2.4 Intermediate Se
Service (I
(IS) 22
2.2.5 Major Se
Service (M
(MS) 24
2.2.6 3-year Service (3S) 26
2.3 Cleaning 27
2.3.1 Cleaning ag
agents 27
2.3.2 External cl
cleaning 28
2.3.3 Cleaning of
of bo
bowl di
discs 29
2.4 When changing oil 30
2.4.
2.4.1
1 Wor
orm
m whee
wheell and
and wor
orm;
m; wear
wear of te
teet
eth
h 30
2.4.2 Oil change procedure 33
2.5 Lubricants 34
2.
2.5
5.1 Lubr
Lubric
icat
atio
ion
n chart
hart,, gen
genera
eral 34
2.
2.5
5.2 Reco
Recomm
mmen
ende
ded
d lu
lubr
bric
ica
ati
ting
ng oi
oils
ls 36
2.5.3 Recommended oil brands 37
2.5.4 Recommended lubric
ica
ants 38
2.6 Vibration 42
3

2.6.1 Vibration analysis 42

2.7 Common maintenance directions 43
2.7.
.7.1 Ball and roller bearings 43
2.7.2 Before shutdowns 47
3 Dismantling/Assembly 49
3.1 Introduction 49
3.1.1 General directions 49
3.1
.1.2
.2 Ref
Referenc
rences
es to chec
heckpo
kpoin
ints
ts 50
3.1.3 Tools 50
3.1.4 Tightening o
off sc
screws 50
3.2 Intermediate Service (IS), dismantling 51
3.2
.2.1
.1 Inle
Inlet/
t/ou
outl
tle
et and
and fr
fram
ame
e hood
hood 51
3.2.
.2.2 Bowl ho
hood an
and di
disc stack 56
3.2
.2.3
.3 Bowl
Bowl body
body and ope
operati
rating
ng mech
mechan
anis
ism
m 62
3.2
.2.4
.4 Oper
Opera
ati
ting
ng li
liq
qui
uid
d devic
evice
e (I
(IS
S) 66
3.3 Intermediate Service (IS), checkpoints 70
3.3.2 Bowl ho
hood se
seal ri
ring 70
3.
3.3.
3.3
3 Bowl
Bowl spin
spindl
dle
e con
cone
e and
and bowl
bowl body
body nave
nave 71
3.3.4 Corrosion 72
3.3.5 Cracks 74
3.3.6 Dosing ring 75
3.3.
.3.7 Erosion and wear liners 75
3.3.8 Guide surfaces 79

3.3
.3.9
.9 Inle
Inlett pip
pipe
e thr
thre
eads
ads and
and pari
paring
ng di
dis
sc 81
3.
3.3.
3.10
10 Loc
Lock rin
ring;
g; wear
wear and
and dam
damag
age
e 82
3.
3.3.
3.11
11 Oper
Operat
atin
ing
g mech
mechan
anis
ism
m 83
3.3.
.3.12 Operating sli
slide 84
3.3.
3.3.13
13 Spri
Spring
ngs
s for
for oper
operat
atin
ing
g mec
mecha
hani
nism
sm 84
3.3
.3.1
.14
4 Slidi
liding
ng bowl
bowl bott
bottom
om 85
3.3.
3.3.15
15 Wor
orm
m whee
wheell and
and wor
worm;
m; wea
wearr of
of teet
teeth
h 85
3.3.16 Speed se
sensor 86
3.3
.3.1
.17
7 Vibra
ibrati
tion
on senso
ensorr 86
3.3.
3.3.18
18 Cove
Coverr inte
interl
rloc
ocki
king
ng swi
switc
tch
h (opt
(optio
ion)
n) 87
4

3.3.19 Limits switch 87

3.4 Intermediate Service (IS), assembly 88
3.4.2 Lubrication 88
3.4.3 Operating liquid device 89
3.4.
3.4.4
4 Bowl
Bowl body
body and
and oper
operat
atin
ing
g mech
mechan
anis
ism
m 93
3.4.5 Bowl hood and disc stack 96
3.
3.4
4.6 In
Inle
let/
t/ou
outl
tle
et and fra
frame hood
ood 103
3.5 Major Service (MS), dismantling 107
3.5.2 Horizontal dri
drivin
ing
g de
device 118
3.6 Major Service (MS), checkpoints 122
3.6.2 Lock ri
ring; pr
priming 122
3.6.3 Brake 124

3.6.
3.6.4
4 Buff
Buffer
er spri
spring
ngs
s and
and ball
ball bear
bearin
ing
g hou
housing 126
sing
3.7 Major Service (MS), assembly 127

3.7.2 Horizontal dri
drivin
ing
g de
device 128
3.7.3 Vertical dr
driving de
device 133
Index 145
5

6

Read and understand instruction manuals

and observe the warnings before installation,
operation, service and maintenance.
Not following the instructions can result in

serious accidents.
In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions

have been considered. No warnings are given, therefore, for
situations arising from the unintended usage of the machine and its
tools.
7

8

1 Safety Instructions
The centrifuge includes parts that rotate at high

speed. This means that:
• Kinetic energy is high
• Great forces are generated
1
2
• Stopping time is long 4
0
1
0
0
G
Manufacturing tolerances are extremely fine.

Rotating parts are carefully balanced to reduce
undesired vibrations that can cause a breakdown.
Material properties have been considered
carefully during design to withstand stress and
fatigue.
The separator is designed and supplied for a
specific separation duty (type of liquid, rotational
speed, temperature, density etc.) and must not be
used for any other purpose.
Incorrect operation and maintenance can result in
unbalance due to build-up of sediment, reduction
of material strength, etc., that subsequently could
lead to serious damage
da mage and/or injury
injur y.
The following basic safety instructions therefore
th erefore
apply:
• Use the separator only for the purpose
and parameter range specified by
Alfa Laval.
• Strictly follow the instructions for
installation, operation and maintenance.
• Ensure that personnel are competent and
have sufficient knowledge of maintenance
and operation, especially concerning
emergency stopping procedures.
1
1
• Use only Alfa Laval genuine spare parts
par ts 2
1
5
1
0
and the special tools supplied. S
9

Disintegration hazards
• When
alwayspower
checkcables areofconnected,
direction motor rotation.
If incorrect, vital rotating parts could
unscrew. 1
F
2
1
5
1
0
S
• If excessive vibration occurs, stop

stop
separator and keep bowl filled with
with
liquid during rundown.
1
N
2
1
5
1
0
S
• Use the separator only for the purpose

and parameter range specified by
Alfa Laval.
1
P
2
1
5
1
0
S
• Check that the gear ratio is correct for

power frequency used. If incorrect,
subsequent overspeed may result in a
serious break down. 1
L
2
1
5
1
0
• Since the separator is equipped with a S
frequency controlled motor, it is

extremely important to ensure that the
motor speed does not exceed the
allowed maximum speed. A serious
break down may be the consequence.
consequen ce.
• Welding or heating of parts that rotate
can seriously affect material strength.
1
4
2
1
5
1
0
S
• Wear on the large lock ring thread must

not exceed safety limit. φ-mark on lock
ring must not pass opposite φ-mark by
more than specified distance. 1
G
2
1
5
1
0
S
• Inspect regularly for corrosion

corrosion and
and
erosion damage.
erosion damage. Inspect frequently if
process liquid is corrosive or erosive.
1
H
2
1
5
1
0
S
10

1 Safety Instruction
Instructions
s
Entrapment hazards
• Make sure that rotating parts have come

to a complete standstill before
standstill before starting
any dismantling
any dismantling work.
1
O
2
1
5
1
0
S
• To avoid accidental start,

star t, switch off and
lock power supply before starting any
any
dismantling work.
1
6
2
1
Assemble the machine completely
completely 5
1
0
S
before start. All

All covers
covers and guards must
be in place.
Electrical hazard
• Follow local regulations for electrical

installation and earthing (grounding).
• To avoid accidental start,
star t, switch off and
1
lock power supply before starting any
any 7
2
1
5
1
dismantling work. 0
S
Crush hazards
• Use correct lifting tools and follow lifting

instructions.
1
M
2
1
5
1
0
S
Do not work
Do not work under a hanging load.
1
Y
2
1
5
1
0
S
11

Noise hazards
• Use ear protection in noisy

environments.
1
9
2
1
5
1
0
S
Burn hazards
• Lubrication oil and various machine

surfaces can be hot and cause burns.
1
A
2
1
5
1
0
S
Skin irritation hazards
• When using chemical cleaning agents,

make sure you follow the general rules
and suppliers recommendation
regarding ventilation, personnel 1
D
2
1
protection etc. 5

1
0
S
• Use of lubricants in various situations.
12

Instructions
s
Cut hazards
• Sharp edges on bowl discs and threads

can cause cuts.
1
B
2
1
5
1
0
S
Flying objects
• Risk for accidental release of snap rings

and springs when dismantling and
assembly.
1
C
2
1
5
1
0
S
Health hazard
• Risk for unhealthy dust when handling

friction blocks/pads. Use a dust mask to
make sure not to inhale any dust
1
V
2
1
5
1
0
S
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1.1 Warning signs in text

Pay
Pa y attention to the safety instructions in this
manual. Below are definitions of the three grades
of warning signs used in the text where there is a
risk for injury to personnel.
DANGER
Type of hazard
DANGER indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Type of hazard
WARNING indicates a potentially

avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Type of hazard
CAUTION indicates a potentially

avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE
NOTE indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
avoided, may result
in property damage.
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Instructions
s
1.2 Environmental iis

ssues
Unpacking
Packing material consists

Packing con sists of wood, plastics,
p lastics,
cardboard boxes and in some cases metal straps.
Wood and cardboard boxes can be reused,

recycled or used for energy recovery.
Plastics should be recycled or burnt at a licensed
waste incineration plant.
Metal straps should be sent for material recycling.
Maintenance
During maintenance oil and wear parts in the
machine are replaced.
Oil must be taken care of in agreement with local
regulations.
Rubber and plastics should be burnt at a licensed
waste incineration plant. If not available they
should be disposed to a suitable licensed land fill
site.
Bearings and other metal parts should be sent to
a licensed handler for material recycling.
Seal rings and friction linings should be disposed
to a licensed land fill site. Check your local
regulations.
Worn out or defected electronic parts should be
sent to a licensed handler
h andler for material recycling.
15

1.3 Requirements of
personnel
Only skilled
skilled or
or instructed
instructed persons
persons are allowed to
operate the machine, e.g. operating and
maintenance staff.
• Skilled person:
person: A person with technical
knowledge or sufficient experience to enable
him or her to perceive risks and to avoid
hazards which electricity/mechanics can
create.
• Instructed person:
person: A person adequately
advised or supervised by a skilled person to
enable him or her to perceive
pe rceive risks and to
avoid hazards which electricity/mechanics
can create.
In some cases special skilled personnel may
need to be hired, like electricians and others. In
some of these cases the personnel has to be
certified according to local regulations with
experience of similar types of work.
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2 Maintenance Di
Directions
2.1 Periodic maintenance

2.1.1 Introduction
Periodic (preventive)
(preventive) maintenance reduces
red uces the
risk of unexpected stoppages and breakdowns.
Follow the maintenance logs on the following
pages in order to facilitate the periodic
maintenance.
WARNING
Separator parts that are either worn beyond

their safe limits or incorrectly assembled may
cause severe damage or o r fatal injur
injuryy.
2.1.2 Maintenance intervals

The following directions for periodic maintenance
give a brief description of which parts to be
cleaned, checked and renewed at different
maintenance intervals.
The maintenance logs for each maintenance
interval later in this chapter give detailed
enumeration of the check points that must be
done.
Daily checks consist of minor check points to
carry out for detecting abnormal operating
conditions.
Oil change
The oil change interval every 1000-1500 hours
inter val is every hours
or at least once every year if the total number of
operating hours is less than 1000-1500 hours.
hours.
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2.1 Periodic maintenance 2 Maintenance Directions
Intermediate Service (IS)

Intermediate Service consists of an overhaul of
the separator bowl, inlet/outlet and operating
device every 3 months or
months or 2000 operating hours.
hours.
Seals in bowl and gaskets in inlet/outlet device
are renewed.
Major Service (MS)

Major Service consists of an overhaul of the
complete separator and includes an Intermediate
Service every 12 months or
months or 8000 operating
hours.. Seals and bearings in the bottom part are
hours
renewed.
3-year Service (3S)

3-year Service consists of renewing the frame
feet. The feet get harder with increased use and
age.
Periodic maintenance schedule

Oil change
I ntermediate
ntermediate S
S ervice
ervice = IS
IS
M ajor
ajor S ervice
ervice = MS
3 -year
-year S ervice
ervice = 3S
3S
MS MS MS
IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS
Installation 1st year 2nd year 3rd year
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2 Maintenance Directions 2.1 Periodic maintenance
2.1.3 Maintena
nan
nce p
prrocedure
At each Intermediate and Major Service, take a
copy of the maintenance log and use it for
notations during the service.
An Intermediate and Major Service should be
carried out in the following manner:
1. Disman
Dismantle
tle the parts as mention
mentioned
ed in the
maintenance log and described in chapter ‘‘3
Dismantling/Assembly” on page 49.
49.
Place the separator parts on clean, soft
surfaces such as pallets.
2. Inspec
Inspectt and
and clean
clean the disman
dismantle
tled
d separ
separator
ator
parts according to the maintenance log.
3. Fit all the parts
parts deli
delive
vered
red in the
the servic
service
e kit
kit
while assembling the separator as described
in chapter ‘‘3 Dismantling/Assembly”
Dismantling/Assembly” on page
45.. The assembly instructions have
45
references to check points which should be
carried out before
be fore and during the assembly.
assembly.
19

2.1 Periodic maintenance 2 Maintenance Directions
2.1.4 Service kits

Special service kits are available
available for Intermediate
Service (IS) and Major Service (MS), as well as
for servicing the frame feet (3S).
For other services the spare parts have to be
ordered separately.
separately.
1
2
Note that the parts for IS are not
not included
included in the 0
1
2
0
MS kit and parts for IS and MS are not
not included
included 0
S
in the 3S kit. Kits are available for Intermediate Service, Major

Service and for servicing the frame feet
The contents of the service kits are described in
the Spare Parts Catalogue .
NOTE
Always use Alfa
Alfa Laval genuine parts as
otherwise the warranty will become invalid.
Alfa Laval takes no responsibility for the safe
operation of the equipment if non-genuine
spare parts are used.
WARNING
Use of imitation par ts may cause severe

damage.
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2 Maintenance Directions 2.2 Maintenance Logs
2.2 Maintenance Logs
2.2.1 Daily ch
checks
The necessary daily checks to be carried
carr ied out for a
safe operation
Running in the are
in enumerated
Operator´s in chapter
Manual.
2.
2.2.
2.2
2 Lubr
Lubriica
cati
tion
on of elec
electr
triic m
mot
otor
or
The bearings of the electric motor shall be
greased with intervals that is dependent of the
motor speed (50 or 60 Hz), ambient temperature
and if the bearing is located on the driving end or
non driving end.
The recommended interval can vary from 250 up
to 5000 operating hours.
Correct lubrication
type of grease can interval
be foundand
on recommended
a plate fixed on
the motor. The information can also be found in
chapter Motor specifications in the Installation
Manual.
2.2.3 Oil change

The oil change and check of worm gear should be
carried out every 1000-1500 hours
hours of
of operation.
Note: In a new installation, or after replacement
Note: In
of gear, change the oil after 200 operating hours
hours
and clean the gear housing.
Main component and activity Part Page Notes

Horizontal driving device
Worm wheel shaft and gear housing
Check Worm wheel and worm 30
Renew Oila) in gear housing 33
When the separator is running for short periods, the

lubricating oil must be changed every 12 months even
months even
if the total number of operating hours is less than
1000-1500 hours (2000 h). h).
a)
‘‘2.5
See chapter ‘‘2.5 Lubricants” on page 34 for
further information.
21

2.2 Maintenance Logs 2 Maintenance Directions
2.
2.2.
2.4
4 Int
Interme
ermedi
diat
ate
e Se
Serv
rvic
ice
e (IS)
Name of plant: Local identification:
Separator: AFPX 513XGD-14/74CG Manufacture No./Year:
Total running hours: Product No: 881135-21-01/4
Date: Signature:

Inlet and outlet
Clean and inspect Connecting housing –
Threads of inlet pipe 77
Paring disc -
Separator bowl
Clean and check Lock ring 78
Bowl hood 66
Bowl discs 29
Distributor –
Distributing cone –
Sliding bowl bottom 81
Bowl body –
Guide surfaces 75
Bowl spindle cone and bowl 67
body nave
Operating mechanism 71,
71, 79,
79,
80,, 80,
80 80,
Paring chamber
Check Corrosion 68
Cracks 70
Erosion and wear liners 71
Galling of guide surface 76
Disc stack pressure 97
Renew O-rings and sealings –
22


Operating liquid device
Clean and check Operating liquid device –
Renew O-rings –
Renew Oil in gear housing 33
Electrical motor
Lubrication (if nipples are fitted) See sign on motor –
Signs and labels on separator
Check attachment and legibility Safety label on hood -
Direction of rotation arrow -
Power supply frequency -
Monitoring equipment
Function check Vibration sensor 82
Speed sensor 82
Cover interlocking switch 83
(option)
Note: Renew all parts included in the Intermediate Service kit (IS).
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2.2.5 Major Service (MS)
Name of plant: Local identification:

Separator: AFPX 513XGD-14/74CG Manufacture No./Year:
Total running hours: Product No: 881135-21-01/4
Date: Signature:

Inlet and outlet
Clean and inspect Connecting housing –
Threads of inlet pipe 77
Paring disc -
Separator bowl
Clean and check Lock ring 78
Bowl hood 66
Bowl discs 29
Distributor –
Distributing cone –
Bowl body –
Guide surfaces 75
Bowl spindle cone and bowl 67
body nave
Operating mechanism 71,
71, 79,
79,
80,, 80,
80 80,
Paring chamber
Check Corrosion 68
Cracks 70
Erosion and wear liners 71
Galling of guide surface 76
Height position of outlet 101
paring disc
Renew O-rings and sealings –
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Operating liquid device
Clean and check Operating liquid device –
Check Height position 88
Renew O-rings –
Vertical
Vertical driving device
Clean and check Bowl spindle –
Buffer springs and ball 122
bearing housing
Check Radial wobble of bowl spindle 135
Renew Spindle bearings, sealings 129
and rubber buffers
Radial wobble of worm wheel 128

shaft
Renew Bearings, O-rings and 114
sealings
Oil in gear housing 33
Brake
Clean and check Spring and brake shoe 121
Renew Friction pad 120
Flexible
Flexible coupling
Check Axial play of elastic plates 126
Electrical motor
Lubrication (if nipples are fitted) See sign on motor –
Signs and labels on separator
Check attachment and legibility Safety label on hood -
Direction of rotation arrow -
Power supply frequency -
Monitoring equipment
Function check Vibration sensor 82
Speed sensor 82
Cover interlocking switch 83
(option)
Note: Renew all parts included in the Intermediate Service kit (IS) and Major Service kit (MS).
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2.2.6 3-year Service (3S)

Renew the frame feet as described below
b elow.. The 3-
year service should be carried out in conjunction
with a Major Service (MS). The extent of the 3-year
service is the same as for a major service plus
renewing the parts included in the 3-year Service kit
(3S).
Frame feet, renewal

1. Discon
Disconnec
nectt pipes
pipes,, hoses
hoses and
and cables
cables conne
connecte
cted
d
to the separator.
2. Remo
Remov
ve tthe
he nu
nuts
ts (1
(1,, 2
2).
).
3. Li
Lift
ft the
the sepa
separa
rato
torr.
NOTE
When lifting a separator it must always hang
securely. See separate instruction in chapter
securely.
Lifting instructions in
in the Installation Manual .
1
2
9
8
5
2
4. Renew
Renew the
the vibr
vibrati
ation
on damp
damper
ers
s (3,
(3, 4). 0
G
5. Lower
Lower the
the frame
frame.. Check
Check that the bolt
bolts
s do not 1. Lock nut
press against the edges of the holes. 2. Nut
3. Vib
ibrrat
atio
ionn dam
dampe
perr, upp
upper
er
6. Tigh
Tighte
ten
n tthe
he nut 2) to 20 Nm.
nut ((2) Nm. 4. Vib
ibrrat
atiion dam
dampe
perr, llo
ower
7. Hold
Hold the nut (2)
(2) firmly
firmly and secu
secure
re with
with the loc
lock
k
nut (1).
8. Connect
Connect the pre
previo
viousl
usly
y disco
disconne
nnected
cted pipes
pipes,,
hoses and cables.
.
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2 Maintenance Directions 2.3 Cleaning
2.3 Cleaning
2.3.1 Cleaning agents

When using chemical cleaning agents, make sure
you follow the general

recommendations rules and
regarding suppliers’
ventilation,
protection of personnel, etc.
For separator bowl, inlet and outlet

A chemical cleaning agent must dissolve the
deposits quickly without attacking the material of
the separator parts.
CAUTION
Skin irritation hazard
Read the instructions on the label of the

container before using the chemical cleaning
agent.
Always wear safety goggles, gloves and
protective clothing as the liquid is alkaline
and dangerous to skin and eyes.
For operating mechanism

Use 10% acetic acid solution to dissolve lime
deposits. The acid should be heated to 80 °C.
For parts of the driving devices

Use white spirit, cleaning-grade kerosene or
diesel oil.
Oiling (protect surfaces against corrosion)

Protect cleaned carbon steel parts against
corrosion by oiling. Separator parts that are not
assembled after cleaning must be wiped and
coated with a thin layer of clean oil and protected
from dust and dirt.
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2.3 Cleaning 2 Maintenance Directions
2.3.2 External cleaning

The external cleaning of the frame and motor
should be restricted to brushing, sponging or
wiping while the motor is running or is still hot.
Never wash down a separator with a direct water
stream. Totally
Totally enclosed motors can be damaged
by direct hosing to the same extent as open
motors and even more than those, because:
• Many operators believe that these motors are
sealed, and normally they are not. 1
2
1
5
4
5
0
• A water jet played on these motors will G
produce an internal vacuum, which will suck Never wash down a separator with a direct water
the water between the metal-to-metal contact stream or playing a water jet on the motor
surfaces into the windings, and this water
cannot escape.
• Water directed on a hot motor may cause
condensation resulting in short-circuiting and
internal corrosion.
Be careful even when the motor is equipped

equ ipped with
a protecting hood. Never play a water jet on the t he
ventilation grill of the hood (if any).
1
3
1
5
4
5
0
G
Use a sponge or cloth and a brush when cleaning
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2 Maintenance Directions 2.3 Cleaning
2.3.3 Cleaning of bowl discs

Handle the bowl discs carefully so as to avoid
damage to the surfaces during cleaning.
NOTE
Mechanical cleaning is likely to scratch the

disc surfaces causing deposits to form
quicker and adhere more firmly.
A gentle chemical cleaning is therefore
preferable to mechanical cleaning.
CAUTION
Cut hazard
Sharp edges on the separator discs may

cause cuts.
1. Remov
Remove e the bowl
bowl discs
discs from
from the
the distri
distribut
butor
or
and lay them down, one by one,
one, in the
cleaning agent. 1
3
8
5
6
0
2. Let the discs
discs rema
remain
in in
in the
the cleani
cleaning
ng agent
agent 0
G
until the deposits have been dissolved. This Put the discs one by one into the cleaning agent
will normally take between two and four
hours.
3. Fi
Fina
nall
lly
y cle
clean
an the disc
discs
s with a soft
with soft brush.
brush.
1
4
8
5
6
0
0
G
Clean the discs with a soft brush
29

2.4 When changing oil 2 Maintenance Directions
2.4 When changing oil
2.4.1 Worm wheel and worm;

wear of teeth
To check at each oil change

Check the teeth of both the worm wheel and
worm for wear. Examine the contact surfaces and
compare the tooth profiles with the ‘‘ Tooth
appearance examples” on page 32. 32. The gear may
operate satisfactorily even when worn to some
degree.
• Replace both worm wheel and worm at the
same time, even if only one of them is worn.
wor n.
1
1
• To avoid damaging the teeth when lifting the 3
5
0
2
0
bowl spindle: push the worm wheel to one G
side first. 1 Worm
Position the spindle in correct place before 2 Worm wheel

fitting the worm wheel.
When replacing the gear, always make sure that
the new worm wheel and worm have the same
number of teeth as the old ones. See chapter
Technical data in
in the Installation Manual for
for
correct number of teeth.
WARNING
Check thatused.
frequency gear ratio is correct
If incorrect, for power
subsequent
overspeed may result in a serious 1
1
breakdown. 4
5
0
2
0
G
Check the gear ratio (number of teeth) when replacing

the gear
NOTE
Presence of metal chips in the oil bath is an
indication that the gear is wearing
abnormally.
30

2 Maintenance Directions 2.4 When changing oil
Important!
When using mineral-type oil in the worm gear
housing, the presence of black deposits on the
spindle parts is an indication that the oil base has
deteriorated seriously or that some of the oil
additives have precipitated. If pitting is found on
the worm gear, the cause could be that the
additives are not suitable for this purpose.
In all these cases it is imperative to change to a
high-temperature oil.
For further information, see chapter ‘‘2.5
Lubricants” on page 34.
34.
31

2.4 When changing oil 2 Maintenance Directions
Tooth appearance examples
Satisfactory teeth:
Uniform wear of contact surfaces. Surfaces are
smooth.
Good contact surfaces will form on the teeth when 1
1
the gear is subjected to only moderate load 7
8
3
5
0
during its running-in period. G
Satisfactory teeth
Worn teeth:
Permissible wear is as a rule
Permissible ru le 1/3 of the thickness
of the upper part of a tooth, provided that
• the wear is uniform over the whole of the flank 1
1
8
8
of a tooth 3
5
0
G
• and all teeth are

a re worn in the same way.
way. Worn teeth
Spalling:
Small bits of the teeth have broken off, so-called
spalling. This is generally caused by excessive
excessive
load or improper lubrication. Damage of this type
1
may not necessitate immediate replacement, but 1
9
8
3
5
careful checking at short intervals is of imperative 0
G
importance. Spalling
Pitting:
Small cavities in the teeth, so-called pitting, can
occur through
lubrication. excessive
Damage load
of this or need
type improper
not
necessitate immediate replacement, but careful 1
1
0
9
check at short intervals
inter vals is of imperative 3
5
0
G
importance.
Pitting
32

2 Maintenance Directions 2.4 When changing oil
2.4.2 Oil ch
change p
prrocedure
NOTE
Before adding or renewing lubricating oil in
the worm gear housing, the information
concerning different oil groups, handling of
oils, oil change intervals etc. given in chapter
‘‘2.5 Lubricants” on page 3434 must
must be well
known.
1
1
4
4
3
1
0
G
1. Cover
2. Sight glass
3. Oil drain plug
1. Place
Place a coll
collect
ecting
ing tra
tray
y under
under the
the drain
drain hole,
hole,
remove the drain plug (3) and then drain off
the oil.
CAUTION
1
2
9
Burn hazards 5
3
0
0
G
Lubricating oil and various machine surfaces Burn hazards: The drained oil may be hot
can be sufficiently hot to cause burns.
2. Fill
Fill new
new oil in the
the worm
worm gear
gear housi
housing.
ng. The
The oil
oil
level
lev el should be slightly above middle of the
th e
sight glass.
Oil volume: approx. 8 litres.

litres.
Suitable oil brands can be found in ‘‘2.5.3
Recommended oil brands” on page 37. 37.
1
1
0
2
6
2
0
NOTE G
The oil level must not be above the middle of the sight
During operation the oil level must be slightly glass
below the middle of the sight glass.
If the oil level is too high, the lifetime of the
rolling bearings will be reduced due to high
temperature.
33

2.5 Lubricants 2 Maintenance Directions
2.5 Lubricants
2.
2.5.
5.1
1 Lubr
Lubriica
cati
tion
on cha
hart
rt,, ge
gen
ner
eral
al
Alfa Laval ref. 553216-01, rev. 6
Lubricating points Lubricants

Bowl spindle ball bearings and buffers are Lubricating oil as specified in ‘‘2.5.2
lubricated by oil mist. 36 .
Recommended lubricating oils” on page 36.
Bowl spindle taper. Lubricating oil (only a few drops for rust
protection).
Metal buffers of bowl spindle. Lubricating oil.
Bowl: Pastes as specified in ‘‘‘‘2.5.4

2.5.4 Recommended
lubricants” on page 38.
38.
Sliding contact surfaces and pressure loaded
surfaces such as lock rings, threads of lock rings,
bowl hood, and cap nut.
Rubber seal rings. Grease as specified in ‘‘2.5.4

‘‘2.5.4 Recommended
R ecommended
38.
lubricants” on page 38.
Friction coupling ball bearings. The bearings are packed with grease and
sealed and need no extra lubrication.
Electric motor (if nipples are fitted). Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE
The Lubrication chart, general can
general can be complemented with more detailed charts, showing the
lubrication points in detail and what type of lubricant to use.
Instructions related to a specific design of the machine, refer to the general assembly drawings.
Some application processes demand special lubrication.
If not specified otherwise, follow the supplier’s recommendation about method of application.
34

2 Maintenance Directions 2.5 Lubricants
Alfa Laval Lubricating Oil Groups

• Group A oil: a
oil: a high quality gear
g ear oil on paraffin base with stable AW
(anti wear) additives.
• Group B oil: a
oil: a high quality gear oil on paraffin base with stable EP
(extreme pressure) additives.
• Group D oil: a synthetic base oil with additives stable at high operating
o perating
temperatures.
• Group E oil: Characteristics
oil: Characteristics as a group D-oil but suitable at a higher
operation power (≤55 kW)
• Do not mix different oil brands or oils from different oil groups.
Always use clean vessels when handling lubricating oil.
Great attention must be paid not to contaminate the lubricating oil. Of
particular importance
impor tance is to avoid mixing of different types of oil. Even a
few drops of motor oil mixed into a synthetic oil may result in severe
foaming.
Any presence of black deposits in a mineral type oil is an indication that
the oil base has deteriorated seriously or that some of the oil additives
have precipitated. Always investigate why black deposits occurs.
• If it is necessary to change from one group of oil brand to another it is
recommended to do this in connection with an overhaul of the
separator. Clean the gear housing and the spindle parts thoroughly
and remove all deposits before filling the new oil.
NOTE
Always clean and dry parts (also tools) before lubricants
are applied.
CAUTION
Check the oil level before start. Top up

when necessary.
necessary.
Oil volume = see “T
“Technical
echnical Data”.
• It is of utmost importance to use the lubricants recommended in our

documentation.
This does not exclude, however,
however, the use of other brands, provided they
have equivalently high quality properties as the brands recommended.
The use of oil brands and other lubricants than recommended, is done
on the exclusive responsibility of the user or oil supplier.
Applying, handling and storing of lubricants
• Always be sure to follow lubricants manufacturer's instructions.
35

2.
2.5.
5.2
2 Reco
Recom
mmen
ende
ded
d lu
lubr
bric
icat
atin
ing
g oils
oils
Type of frame X 10 with

10 with motor 25-45 kW.
One group of lubricating oil is approved for this separator. It is
designated as lubricating oil group B.
The numerical value after the letter

lette r states the viscosity grade.
The corresponding commercial oil brands are found in chapter ‘‘2.5.3
Recommended oil brands” on page 37.37.
Ambie
Ambient
nt temp
temper
erat
atur
ure
e (°C)
(°C) Alfa
Alfa Lava
Lavall lubri
lubrica
cati
ting
ng oil
oil Time in operation
group Oil change interval
between +5 and +45 B/320 1 500 h
Note:
• In a new installation or after change of gear transmission,
change oil after 200 operating hours.
• When the separator is operated for short periods, lubricating oil
must be changed every 12 months even if the total number of
operating hours is less than stated in the recommendations
above.
• Check and prelubricate spindle bearings on separators which
have been out of service
ser vice for 6 months or longer.
• In seasonal operation: change oil before every operating period.
36

2.5.3 Recommended oil brands
Paraffinic mineral lubricating oil, category

(ISO-L-) CKE 320.
NOTE
The following is a list of recommended oil brands.
Trade names and designations might vary from country to country.
Please contact your local oil supplier for more information.
Alfa Laval lubrication oil group B
Viscosity grade VG (ISO 3448/3104) VG 320

Viscosity index VI (ISO 2909) VI >90
Manufacturer Designation
ChevronTexaco Texaco/Caltex Meropa 320
Shell Omala 320

320) * Synthetic
(Omala RL 320) *
* These oils must be used when the frame

temperature is above 80 °C.
If the temperature can't be measured, a rough
rou gh
estimate is that 80 C is when one
can touch the surface of lower part of frame
only for a short time.
The list of recommended oil brands are not

complete. Other oil brands may be used as long
as they have equivalently quality as the brands
recommended. The oil must have the same
viscosity class and shall follow the requirements
in one of the standards below. The oil must also
be endorsed for worm gear with brass worm
wheel. The use of other lubricants than the
recommended is done on the exclusive
responsibility of the user or oil
o il supplier.
Standard Designation
ISO 12925-1, (ISO 6743/6) ISO-L-CKC/CKD/CKE/CKT 320
DIN 51517 par t 3 DIN 51517 - CLP 320
37

2.5.4 Recommended llu

ubricants
553217-01, rev. 10
NOTE
The data
Trade in below
names tables is based
and designations on supplier
might vary frominformation
t oin
country to regardsPlease
country. to lubrication
contact properties.
your local
supplier for more information.
Brands with Alfa Laval article number are approved and recommended for use.
Pastes for non-food applications:
Manufacturer Designation Alfa Laval No
Fuchs Lu
Lubritech Gleitmo 8
80
05K
Gleitmo 705
Dow Co
Corning Molykote 10
1000 (P
(Paste) 53
5370
7086
86-0
-02
2 (1
(100
0000 g)
Molykote 1000 (Paste) 537086
086-03 (100 g)
Molykote G-rapid plus (Paste) 537086-04 (50 g)
Rocol Dry Moly Paste

MT-LM
Klüber Wolfracoat C (Paste)
Bonded coatings:
Fuch
Fuchs
s Lub
Lubri
rite
tech
ch Glei
Gleitm
tmo
o9900
00 (Var
(Varni
nish
sh or spra
spray)
y)
Dow Corning Molykote D321R (Spray) 53

5355
5586
86-0
-01
1 (4
(400
00 ml
ml))
Molykote D321R (Varnish) 535586-02 (60 ml)
Molykote D321R (Paste) 535586-80 (25 ml)
38

Pastes for hygienic applications (NSF

registered H1 is prefered):
Manufacturer Designation Hygienic Comment Alfa Laval No
Fuchs Lubritech Gleitmo 805 DVGW (KTW) approval

for drinking water
(TZW prüfzeugnis)
Geralyn 2 NSF Registered H1 561764-01 (50 g)

(3 sep 2004)
Bremer & Rivolta F.L.A NSF Registered H1

Leguil, Fuchs (15 Feb 2003)
Lubritech German §5 Absatz 1
LMBG approved
Dow Corn
rniing Molykote TP
TP 42
Molykote D
Molykote P1900 NSF Registered H1

(7 Jan 2004)
Klüber Klüber paste 46 MR 401 White; contains no

lead, cadmium, nickel,
sulphur nor halogens.
Kl
Klübe
überpa
rpast
ste
e UH1
UH1 96-4
96-402
02 NSF
NSF Regi
Regist
ster
ered
ed H1
H1
(25 Feb 2004)
Rocol Foodlube Multi Paste NSF Registered H1

(13 Apr 2001)
39

Silicone grease for rubber rings:

Manufacturer Designation Follows according. to Alfa Laval No
Manufacturer
Dow
Dow Co
Corn
rniing Mol
Molyk
ykot
ote
e 111
111 Conform to the FDA 53947
39474
4-02 (100 g)
(Compound) regulations (21 CFR
Molykote 111 178.3570) for occasional 539474-03 (25 g)
(Compound) food contact. Certified:
National Water Council UK
and WRC, UK. Certified:
food industry as per
Chemical Testing
Testing Laboratory
La boratory
Dr. Böhm, Munich.
Molykote Foodslip Former
rmer USDA H1
H1 ap
approved. 56941
69415
5-01 (50 g)
g)
SR grease
Fuchs Chemplex 750 DVGW ap approved ac
according
Lubritech to the German KTW-
recomendations for drinking
water.
Bremer & Leguil NSF Registered H1
Rivolta F.L.G MD2 (15 Feb 2003)
Klüber Unisilkon L 250 L Complies with German
Environmental Agency on
hygiene requirements for tap
water. Certified by DVGW-
KTW, WRC, AS4020, ACS.
Par
aral
aliq
iq GTE
GTE 70
703
3 NSF
NSF Regi
Regist
ster
ered
ed H1 (2
(25
5 Feb
Feb
2004) Complies with LMBG
and the European standard
EN 1672, part2.
Bel-Ray No-Tox Silicone NSF Registered H1
valve seal (19 June 2002)
MMCC ALCO 220 NSF Registered H1
(25 March 2002)
Rocol Foodlube Hi-Temp NSF Registered H1
(18 April 2001)
40

Greases for ball and roller bearings:
NOTE
Always follow
follow the specific recommendation for lubrication as advised
ad vised by the
manufacturer.
BP Energrease MP-MG2
Energrease LS2
Energrease LS-EP2
Castrol APS 2
Spheerol EPL 2
Che
Chevron
vron Te
Texaco
xaco Che
Chevr
vron
on Dur
Dura-
a-Li
Lith
th Gre
Greas
ase
e EP2
EP2
Texaco Multifak AFB 2
Dow Corning Molykote G-0101
Molykote Multilub
ExxonMobil Beacon EP2
Unirex N2
Mobilith SHC 460
Mobilux EP2
Fuchs Lu
Lubrit
ritech Lager
erm
meister EP
EP2
Q8/Kuwait Rembrandt EP2

Petroleum
Shell Alvania EP 2
Albida EP2
SKF LGEP 2
LGMT 2
Total Multis EP2
41

2.6 Vibration 2 Maintenance Directions
2.6 Vibration
NOTE
The data in below tables is based on supplier information in regards to lubrication properties.
Trade names and designations
designa tions might vary from country
cou ntry to countr y, contact your local supplier for
more information.
Brands with Alfa Laval article number are approved and recommended for use.
2.6.1 Vibration a
an
nalysis
Excessive vibration or noise indicates a malfunction.
Stop the separator and identify the cause.
Use vibration analysis instrument to periodically
check and record the level of vibration. See the
illustration where to take measurements.
NOTE
The level of vibration should not exceed
9,0 mm/s at
mm/s at full speed. 1
3
4
0
2
1
0
G
Measuring points for vibration analysis
WARNING
If excessive vibration occurs, keep bowl

filled and stop
stop separator.
separator.
The cause of the vibration must be identified
and corrected before the separator is
restarted. Excessive vibration can be due to
incorrect assembly or poor cleaning of the
bowl.
42

2 Maintenance Directions 2.7 Common maintenance directions
2.7 Common
maintenance
directions
2.7.1 Ball an
and ro
roller b
be
earings
Special-design bearings for the bowl spindle
The bearings used for the bowl spindle are
specified to withstand the speed, vibration,
temperature and load characteristics of high-
speed separators.
1
2
3
Only Alfa Laval genuine spare parts should be 7
8
5
0
used. G
1 Outer race
A bearing that appears equivalent to the genuine 2 Ball/roller
may differ considerably in various respects: inside 3 Inner race
clearances, design and tolerances of the cage 4 Cage
and races as well as material and heat treatment.
NOTE
Using an incorrect bearing can cause a
serious breakdown with damage to
equipment as a result.
Do not re-fit a used bearing. Always replace
it with a new.
Dismantling
For bearings where no driving-off

d riving-off sleeve is
included in the tool kit, remove the bearing from
its seat by using a puller. If possible, let the puller
engage the inner ring, then remove the bearing
with a steady force until the bearing bore
completely clears the entire length of the
cylindrical seat.
The puller should be accurately centred during
dismantling; otherwise, it is easy to damage the 1
1
4
7
seating. 8
5
0
G
For bearings where no driving-off sleeve is included in

NOTE the tool kit, use a puller when removing bearings
Do not strike with a hammer directly on the
bearing.
43

2.7 Common maintenance directions 2 Maintenance Directions
Cleaning and inspection

Check shaft (spindle) end and/or bearing seat in
the housing for damage indicating that the
bearing has rotated on the shaft (spindle) and/or
in the housing respectively.
respectively. Replace the damaged
part(s), if the faults cannot be remedied by
polishing.
Assembly
• Leave new bearings in original wrapping until
ready to fit. The anti-rust agent protecting a
new bearing should notno t be removed before
use.
• Maintain the greatest cleanliness when
handling the bearings.
• To facilitate assembly and also reduce the
risk of damage, first clean and then lightly oil
the bearing seating on shaft (spindle) or
alternatively in housing, with a thin oil.
1
1
5
7
8
5
0
G
Clean and oil the bearing

bear ing seating before assembly
• When assembling ball bearings, the bearings

must be heated in oil to max. 125 °C.
°C.
NOTE
Heat the bearing in a clean container.
Use only clean oil with a flash point above
250 °C.
1
1
The bearing must be well covered by the oil 6
7
8
5
0
and not be in direct contact with the sides or G
the bottom of the container. The bearing The bearing must not be in direct contact with the
should be supported or suspended in the oil container
bath.
44

WARNING
Burn hazards
Use protective gloves when handling the
heated bearings.
• There are several basic rules for assembling

cylindrical bore bearings:
− Never directly strike a bearing’s rings,
cage or rolling elements while
assembling. A ring may crack or metal
fragments break off.
− Never apply pressure to one ring in order
to assemble the other.
− Use an ordinary
ordinar y hammer. Hammers with
soft metal heads are unsuitable as
fragments of the metal may break off and
enter the bearing.
− Make sure the bearing is assembled at a
right angle to the shaft (spindle).
• If necessary use a driving-on sleeve that
abuts the ring which is to be assembled with
an interference fit, otherwise there is a risk
that the rolling elements and raceways
raceways may
be damaged and premature
p remature failure may
follow.
1
1
7
7
8
5
0
G
Use a driving-on sleeve for bearings that are

a re not
heated
Angular contact ball bearings

Always fit single-row angular contact ball bearings 1
1
2
7
with the wide shoulder of the inner race facing the 8
5
0
G
axial load (upwards on a bowl spindle).
The wide shoulder of the inner race must face the
axial load
45

Lubrication
NOTE
Since roller bearings are normally treated
only with rust protection oil from the factory,
an initial lubrication of new bearings must
always be performed whenever bearings are
replaced.
The initial lubrication implies adding a few
drops of lube oil to the bearings. Use the
same oil type as in the separator worm gear
housing.
46

2.7.2 Before shutdowns

Before the separator is shut-down for a period of
time, the following must be carried out:
• Remove the bowl, according to instructions in
chapter ‘‘3
‘‘3 Dismantling/Assembly” on page
45..
45
NOTE
The bowl must not be left on the spindle
during standstill for more than one week.
Vibration in foundations can be transmitted to
the bowl and produce one-sided loading of
the bearings. The resultant indentations in
the ball bearing races can cause premature
bearing failure.
• Protect cleaned carbon steel parts against

corrosion by oiling. Separator parts that are
not assembled after cleaning must be wiped
and protected against dust and dirt.
• If the separator has been shut-down for more
than 3 months but less than 12 months, an
Intermediate Service (IS) has to be made. If
the shut-down period has been longer than
12 months, a Major Service (MS) should be
carried out.
47

48

3 Dismantling/Assembly
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 General directions

The separator must be dismantled regularly for
cleaning and inspection.
The recommended intervals are stated in chapter
‘‘‘‘2.1.2
2.1.2 Maintenance intervals”
inter vals” on page 17.
17 .

WARNING
Entrapment hazard
Make sure that rotating parts have come to a

complete standstill before
standstill before starting any
any
dismantling work.
The revolution counter and the motor fan
1
indicate if separator parts are rotating or not. 2
2
6
4
2
0
G
The revolution counter indicates if the separator still is

The frame hood and heavy bowl parts must be rotating
lifted by hoist. Position the hoist directly above the
bowl centre. Use an endless sling and a lifting
hook with catch.
These parts
par ts must be handled carefully.
Do not place parts directly on the floor, but on a
clean rubber mat, fibreboard or a suitable pallet.
NOTE
Never interchange bowl parts
To prevent mixing of par ts, e.g. in an
installation comprising several machines of
the same type, the major bowl parts carry the
machine manufacturing number or its last
three digits.
49

3.1 Introduction 3 Dismantling/Assembly
3.
3.1.
1.2
2 Ref
Refer
eren
ence
ces
s to che
hec
ckp
kpo
oin
intts
In the beginning of each sub-chapter describing
the assembly you will find references to the check
point instructions included in separate chapters.
The references appear in the text as in the
following example:
✔ Check point
‘‘3.3.2 Bowl hood seal ring”
r ing” on page 70
It is assumed that these check points are done
before starting the assembly.
assembly.
3.1.3 Tools
Special tools from the tool kit must be used for
dismantling and assembly.
assembly. The special tools are
specified in the Spare
the Spare Parts Catalogue and
and are
shown as illustrations together with the
dismantling/assembly instructions.
NOTE
When lifting parts without weight
specifications, always use lifting straps with
the capacity of at least 500 kg.
kg.
3.1.4 Tightening o
off s
sc
crews
When tightening screws, use the torques stated in
the table below unless otherwise stated. The
figures apply to oiled, stainless screws tightened
with a torque wrench.
METRIC THREAD
Torque
(stainless steel)
Thread Nm
M6 7
M8 18
M10 35
M12 64
M16 157
M20 304
M24 500
50

3 Di
Dismantling/Assembly 3.2 IIn
ntermediate Service (IS), dismantling
3.2 Intermediate SSeervice

(IS), dismantling
3.
3.2.
2.1
1 Inle
nlet/ou
t/outtlet
let an
and
d ffrram
ame
ehhoo
ood
d
1
2
7
8
0
8
0
G
1. Nipple 9. Rectangular ring

2. Rectangular ring 10. Diaphragm
3. Inlet pipe 11. P
Prressure gauge
4. O-ring 12. D
Diischarge cover
5. C
Caap nut 13. Screw
6. Washer 14. Guide ring
7. Coupling nut 15. Height adjusting rings
8. Connecting sleeve 16. Frame hood
51

3.2 IIn
ntermediate Service (IS), dismantling 3 Di
Dismantling/Assembly
1. Unscrew
Unscrew the coupl
coupling
ing nuts
nuts fo
forr inlet
inlet hose
hose and
outlet hose. Disconnect the in- and outlet
pipes.
2. Remov
Remove
e the
the rect
rectan
angul
gular
ar rings
rings..
1
1
0
6
0
8
0
G
3. Loosen
Loosen the
the parin
paring
g disc
disc from
from the discha
discharge
rge
cover by turning the inlet pipe.
Left-hand thread!
1
2
8
2
7
0
0
S
1
1
1
6
0
8
0
G
4. Remo
Remov
ve tthe
he inle
inlett p
pip
ipe.
e.
1
1
2
6
0
8
0
G
52

3 Di
5. Unscre
Unscrew
w the
the nuts
nuts holdin
holding
g the
the disc
discharg
harge
e
housing and remove it from the frame hood.
1
1
5
7
0
8
0
G
6. Unscre
Unscrew
w the
the hook
hook scre
screws
ws holdi
holding
ng the
the fram
frame
e
hood.
1
2
9
6
0
8
0
G
7. to
Lift
Liftthe
thehandles.
frame
frame hood
hood with
with lifti
lifting
ng stra
straps
ps attac
attached
hed
Remove the O-ring.
1
2
0
7
0
8
0
G
53

3.2 IIn
In case of major service.

8. Unscre
Unscrew
w the hook screws
screws holdin
holding
g the frame
frame
ring.
1
2
1
7
0
8
0
G
9. Li
Lift
ft of
offf tthe
he fram
frame
e ring
ring..
10. Remov
Remove
e the O-rin
O-ring.
g.
1
2
3
7
0
8
0
G
54

3 Di
55

3.2 IIn
3.2.2 Bowl ho
hood an
and d
diisc s
sttack
1
9
6
3
2
9
0
G
56

3 Di
1. Small lo
lock ri
ring
2. Par
arin
ing
g ch
cha
amber
mber to
top
p pa
part
rt
3. O-ring
4. Gasket
5. Par
arin
ing
g dis
disc
c com
compl
plet
ete
e (2
(2 pie
piece
ces)
s)
6. Gravity disc
7. O-ring
8. Par
arin
ing
g ch
cham
ambe
berr, lowe
lowerr pa
part
rt
9. O-rings
10. Lock rriing
11. O-ring
12. Bowl ho
hood
13. Seal rriing
14. O-ring
15. Top disc
16. Bowl discs (thinner

(thinner caulks
caulks than
than other
other discs
discs in the
the disc
disc stack)
stack)
17. Bowl d
diiscs
18. Wing insert
19. Bottom
Bottom bowl
bowl disc
disc (caulk
(caulks
s on bo
both
th sides
sides)
)
20.
20. Di
Dist
stri
rib
butor
utor
A. Purif
Purifie
ierr, B
Bow
owll n
no:
o: 55
55892
8927-
7-02
02,, --09
09
B. Purif
Purifie
ierr, B
Bow
owll n
no:
o: 55
55892
8927-
7-05
05,, --12
12
C. Purif
Purifie
ierr, B
Bow
owll no:
no: 55
55892
8927-
7-04
04,, --11
11
D. Conc
Concen
entr
trato
atorr, Bowl
Bowl no:
no: 5589
558927
27-0
-03,
3, -10
-10
E. Conc
Concen
entr
trat
ator
or,, Bowl
Bowl no:
no: 558
55892
927-
7-01,
01, -08
F. Concen
Concentra
trator
tor,, B
Bowl
owl no: 558927-0
558927-06,
6, -07,
-07, --13,
13, -14
H. Conce
Concent
ntra
rato
torr, Bow
Bowll no:
no: 55892
558927-
7-16
16
57

3.2 IIn
1. Unscrew
Unscrew and remo
remove
ve the loc
lock
k ring
ring using
using the
spanner.
Left-hand thread!
1
2
4
9
0
8
0
G
1
1
1
3
0
1
0
S
2. Remove
− paring chamber top part,
− paring disc top and bottom part,
− gravity disc,
− paring chamber lower part,
− Remove all O-rings.
1
3
8
7
0
8
0
G
3. Appl
Apply
y the
the br
brake
ake.
1
2
1
0
2
5
0
G
58

3 Di
4. Comp
Compre
ress
ss the
the dis
disc
c sta
stac
ck
a. Fit (1) the lif
liftin
ting
g tool
tool on
on the
the bowl
bowl hood.
hood.
b. Fit the comp
compres
ressin
sing
g tool
tool on the lift
lifting
ing tool.
tool.
Use the lever arm to screw (2) the
threaded pillar of the tool into the
distributor. The switch on the
compressing tool should be in position 0.
c. Turn the
the swit
switch
ch (3)
(3) to
to posit
position
ion 1 ffor
or
compression.
d. Compre
Compressss the
the d
disc
isc stack
stack by pumpin
pumping
g (4)
(4)
with the lever arm.
The compressing tool is hydraulic and is fitted 1
1
9
with a relief valve.
valve. 1
8
5
0
G
5. Unscre
Unscrew w the large
large lock
lock ring using
using the
the spanne
spannerr
and tin hammer.
Left-hand threads!
NOTE
The large lock ring must be placed resting on
a flat and horizontal
ho rizontal surface to avoid
distortion.
Only slight distortion can make it impossible

to refit.
1
2
3
2
8
5
0
G
6. Remo
Remov
ve tthe
he comp
compre
ress
ssin
ing
g ttool
ool
a. Release
Release the pressu
pressure
re in the
the compre
compressi
ssing
ng
tool. Turn
Turn the switch (1) to position 0.
b. Lo
Loose
osenn the com
compr
pres
essi
sing
ng tool
tool from
from the
the
bowl hood. Use the lever arm to screw (2)
the threaded pillar of the tool out of the
distributor.
1
2
9
1
8
5
0
G
59

3.2 IIn
7. Fit the
the lifti
lifting
ng eyes
eyes and
and remov
remove
e the larg
large
e lock
lock
ring with a hoist.
1
1
2
8
7
0
0
S
NOTE 1
2
The large lock ring must be placed resting on 5
1
3
5
0
a flat and horizontal surface to avoid G
distortion.
Only a slight distortion can make it
impossible to refit.
8. Lift
Lift off the bowl
bowl hood with
with a hoist
hoist.. Be careful
careful
not to scratch the bowl hood seal ring.
CAUTION
Crush hazard
If the top disc is stuck into the bowl hood,

remove it now before it accidentally falls out.
1
9. Remov
Removee the
the O-rin
O-ring
g and
and seal
seal ring
ring on
on the
the bowl
bowl 3
0
7
9
4
hood. 0
G
10. Remov
Remove
e the top
top disc.
disc.
60

3 Di
11. Fit the lifting

lifting tool
tool into the distrib
distributor
utor and lift
lift
the distributor with disc stack out of the bowl
body with a hoist.
CAUTION
Cut hazard
Sharp edges on separator discs may cause

cuts.
1
2
1 1
1 7
3 9
0 4
9 0
0 G
0
S
61
6
3.2 IIn
3.2.3 Bowl b
bo
ody an
and o
op
perating
mechanism
1. Cap nut
2. O-ring
3. Distrib cone
ributing cone
A. Purif
Purifie bowl
ierr bowl
B. Concen
Concentra trator
tor bowl
bowl
4. Sliding bowl botto

tom
m
5. O-ring
6. Screw
7. O-ring
8. Bowl body
9. Wear protection
10. O-ring
11
11.. Rect
Rectan
angu
gula
larr rin
ring
g
12.
12. Valv
alve pl
plug
ug
13
13.. Oper
Operat
atin
ing
g sl
slid
ide
e
14. Screw
15. Insert ri
ring
ng
16. Dosing ri
rin
ng
1
5
17. Screw 6

3
2
9
0
G
18. Nozzle **)

)
*) Secured with Loctite 242

62
3 Di
1. Remov
Remove
e the
the cap
cap nut
nut using
using the hook spanner
spanner..
Left-hand threads!
1
1
6
7
0
8
0
G
2. Fit the lift

lifting
ing tool
tool to
to the dist
distrib
ributi
uting
ng cone
cone and
and
lift it out.
1
1
0
0
1
8
0
G
3. Fit the lift

lifting
ing tool
tool to the
the slidi
sliding
ng bowl
bowl botto
bottom
m
and lift it out with a hoist.
Remove
compressedthe rectangular ring by
air through hole on blowing
underside of
sliding bowl bottom.
1
1
1
0
1
8
0
G
4. Remov
Removee the
the three
three screw
screws
s in
in the bottom
bottom of
of the
the
bowl.
1
1
2
0
1
8
0
G
5. Fasten
asten the lifti
lifting
ng tool
tool to the bowl
bowl body
body.. Screw
Screw
back the lifting eye to allow the three screws
to be properly screwed down.
Tighten the three screws to the bowl. Ease off
the bowl body from the bowl spindle top by
tightening the central screw (lifting eye).
1
1
3
0
1
8
0
G
63
3.2 IIn
6. Li
Lift
ft out
out the
the bowl
bowl bod
body
y usin
using
g a hois
hoist.
t.
1
2
4
0
1
8
0
G
7. Remov
Remove
e the
the O-rin
O-ring
g on the bowl
bowl body
body nav
nave.
e.
Thread a strap through two sludge ports and
turn the bowl body upside down with a hoist.
WARNING
Crush hazards
Support the bowl body when turning to

prevent it from rolling.
1
2
8
5
1
6
0
G
8. Loosen
Loosen the
the scre
screws
ws hold
holding
ing the dosing
dosing ring i
place.
1
1
6
0
1
8
0
G
64
3 Di
9. Fit the lift

lifting
ing ey
eye
e bolts
bolts to the
the dosing
dosing ring and
lift it off.
1
1
8
7
0
0
S
1
1
7
0
1
8
0
G
10. Remove
Remove the O-rings
O-rings on the
the bowl body
body and
operating slide.
11. Lift off the

the operating
operating slide.
slide.
1
1
8
0
1
8
0
G
12. The insert

insert ring should
should normally
normally not be
removed. But if, loosen the screws holding
ho lding
the insert ring and remove the ring.
13. Remove
Remove deposits
deposits and clean
clean all parts
thoroughly in a suitable cleaning agent. See
chapter ‘‘2.3
‘‘2.3 Cleaning” on page 27.
27 .
1
1
9
0
1
8
0
G
65
3.2 IIn
3.
3.2.
2.4
4 Oper
Operat
atiing liqu
liquiid d
de
evice
vice (IS
IS))
1. Hydraulic pi
piston
2. Rectangular rin
ring
3. O-ring
4. O-ring
5. Cover
6. Screw
7. Paring disc
8. Gasket
9. O-ring
10. Cover
11.
11. Dist
Distrib
ribut
utin
ing
g cove
cover
r
12. O-ring
1
3
0
8
7
8
0
G
66
3 Di
1. Slack
Slacken
en the
the screw
screws
s of the
the paring
paring disc
disc with
with a
hexagon wrench and unscrew with a suitable
screw driver.
1
2
7
1
3
1
0
G
2. Li
Lift
ft out
out the
the pari
paring
ng dis
disc
c devi
device
ce..
1
1
0
8
8
5
0
G
3. Loosen
Loosen and undo
undo the liq
liquid
uid hoses
hoses (1)
(1) from
from
the operating liquid pipes.
1
6
2
1
8
6
0
G
67
3.2 IIn
4. Unscre
Unscreww the scre
screws
ws and
and lift
lift up the
the distrib
distributi
uting
ng
cover including the liquid pipes.
Then separate the pipes from the cover.
1
1
1
8
8
5
0
G
5. To disman
dismantle
tle the
the paring
paring disc
disc de
devic
vice
e turn itit
upside down and remove the screws.
1
1
2
8
8
5
0
G
68
3 Di
6. Remo
Remov ve depos
deposit
its
s and cle
clean
an all
all parts
parts
thoroughly in a suitable cleaning agent.
a gent. Pay
special attention to the channels. See chapter
‘‘2.3 Cleaning” on page
p age 27.
27.
7. Check
Check the parts fo
forr dama
damage
ge and corros
corrosion
ion..
1
1
2
9
8
5
0
G
69
3.3 Intermediate Service (IS), checkpoints 3 Dismantling/Assembly
3.3 Intermediate S
Seervice
(IS), checkpoints
3.3.1 Introduction
This chapter consists of checkpoints that can be
done when the separator has been dismantled for
Intermediate Service but before it is assembled.
Other checkpoints that can be done only in the
conjunction with the assembly are described in
the assembly sections.
3.3.2 Bowl hood seal ring

Poor sealing between the bowl hood seal ring and
the sealing edge of the sliding bowl bottom will
cause a leakage of process liquid from the bowl.
Renew the bowl hood seal ring at each

Intermediate Service (IS).
1
1
2
6
0
2
0
G
Max. permitted indentation of the seal ring is 1 mm
Knock out the old ring by means of a pin inserted

in the holes intended for this purpose.
1
1
3
6
0
2
0
G
Removal of the seal ring

70
3 Di
D ismantling/Assembly 3.3 IIn
ntermediate Service (IS), checkpoints
Fit the new ring as follows:

Press the ring into the groove with a straight
wooden board placed across the ring.
.
NOTE
If the new ring is too narrow, place it in hot

water (70-80 °C) for about 5 minutes. 1
1
4
6
If it is too wide, it will shrink after drying at 0
2
0
G
80-90 °C for about 24 hours.
Fitting of the seal ring
3.
3.3.
3.3
3 Bowl
Bowl spi
spind
ndlle co
cone
ne an
and
d bow
bowl
body nave
Impact marks on the spindle cone or in the bowl

body nave may cause poor fit and out-of-balance
vibrations.
The bowl spindle and the nave should also be
checked if the bowl spindle has been dismantled
or if the bowl runs roughly
rough ly..
Corrosion may cause the bowl to stick firmly to
the spindle cone and cause difficulties during the
next dismantling.
• Remove any impact marks with a scraper
and/or whetstone.
Rust can be removed by using a fine-grain emery
cloth (e.g. No. 320).
Finish with polishing paper (e.g. No. 600).
NOTE
Always use a scraper with great care. The
cone shape must not be deformed.
1
2
9
7
4
5
0
G
Remove impact marks from the nave and cone

71
3.3.4 Corrosion
Evidence of corrosion attack should be looked for
and rectified each time the separator is
dismantled. Main bowl parts such as the bowl
body,, bowl hood and lock ring must be inspected
body
with particular care for corrosion damage.
WARNING
Disintegration hazard
1
1
1
6
0
2
0
corrosion damage.
Inspect regularly for corrosion G
Inspect frequently if the process liquid is Main bowl parts to check for corrosion
corrosive.
Always contact your Alfa Laval representative if

you suspect that the largest depth of the
corrosion damage exceeds 1,0 mm or if cracks
have been found. Do not continue to use the
separator until it has been inspected and given
clearance for operation by Alfa Laval.
Cracks or damage forming a line should be
considered as being particularly hazardous.
Non-stainless steel and cast iron parts

Corrosion (rusting) can occur on unprotected
surfaces of non-stainless steel and cast iron.
Frame parts can corrode when exposed to an
aggressive environment.
72
3 Di
Stainless steel
Stainless steel parts corrode when in contact with
either chlorides or acidic solutions. Acidic
solutions cause general corrosion. The chloride
corrosion is characterised by local damage such
as pitting, grooves or cracks. The risk of chloride 1
1
6
0
corrosion is higher if the surface is: 2

0
0
S
• Exposed to a stationary solution. Example of chloride corrosion in stainless steel

• In a crevice.
• Covered by deposits.
• Exposed to a solution that low pH.
Corrosion damage caused by chlorides on
stainless steel begins as small dark spots that
can be difficult to detect.
1. Inspec
Inspectt close
closely
ly for
for all
all types
types of damag
damage
e by
corrosion and record these observations
carefully.
2. Polish
olish dark
dark-co
-colou
loured
red spots
spots and other
other
corrosion marks with a fine grain emery cloth. 1
1
This may prevent
prevent further
furthe r damage. 5
0
2
0
0
S
Polish corrosion marks to prevent further damage

WARNING
Pits and spots forming a line may indicate

cracks beneath the surface.
All forms of cracks are a potential danger and
are totally unacceptable.

Renew the part if corrosion can be
suspected of affecting its strength or
function.
Other metal parts

Separator parts made of materials other than
steel, such as brass or other copper alloys, can
also be damaged by corrosion when exposed to
an aggressive environment. Possible
Possible corrosion
damage can be in the form of pits and/or cracks.
73
3.3.5 Cracks
Cracks can initiate on the machine after a period
of operation and propagate with time.
• Cracks often initiate in an area exposed to
high cyclic material stresses. These are
called fatigue cracks.
• Cracks can also initiate due to corrosion in an
aggressive environment.
• Although very unlikely,
unlikely, cracks may also occur
due to the low temperature embrittlement of
certain materials.
The combination of an aggressive environment
and cyclic stresses will speed-up the formation of
cracks. Keeping
Keeping the machine and
a nd its par
parts
ts clean
and free from deposits will help to prevent
corrosion attacks.
WARNING
All forms of cracks are potentially dangerous

as they reduce the strength and functional
ability of components.
Always replace a part if cracks are present.
It is particularly important to inspect for cracks in

rotating parts and especially the pillars between
the sludge ports in the bowl wall.
you suspect that the largest depth of the damage
exceeds 1,0 mm. Do not continue to use the
separator until it has been inspected and cleared
for operation by Alfa Laval.
L aval.
74
3 Di
3.3.6 Dosing rriing

Clean the nozzles (1) with a soft iron wire and
polish the surface (2) with steel wool.
Inspect the surface (3) in contact with the
operating slide. Remove any marks with a
whetstone or fine emery cloth (grain size 240).
1
2
0
7
3
5
0
G
1. Nozzles
2. Su
Surf
rfac
ace
e iins
nsid
ide
e the
the do
dosi
sing
ng ri
ring
ng
3. Surf
Surfac
ace
e in con
conta
tact
ct wit
with
h the
the oper
operat
atin
ing
g slid
slide
e
3.3.7 Erosion a
an
nd w
we
ear lliiners
Erosion can occur when particles suspended in
the process liquid flow along or strike against a
surface. Erosion can become intensified locally by
flows of higher velocity.
1
2
2
5
0
2
0
G
WARNING
Max. permitted erosion
Inspect regularly for erosion damage. Inspect

frequently if the process liquid is erosive.

the largest depth of any erosion damage exceeds
1,0 mm. Valuable information
information as to the nature of
the damage can be recorded using photographs,
plaster impressions or hammered-in lead.
Erosion is characterised by:
• Burnished traces on the material.
• Dents and pits having a granular and shiny
surface.
75
Surfaces particularly subjected to erosion are:

1. The
The o
out
utle
lett par
parin
ing
g dis
disc.
c.
2. The to
top disc.
3. The pillar
pillars
s betwe
between
en the
the slud
sludge
ge ports
ports in
in the
the
bowl wall.
4. The sealin
sealingg edge
edge of
of the
the bowl
bowl body
body fo
forr the
the
seal ring in the sliding bowl bottom.
5. The under
undersid
side
e of the
the distri
distribut
butor
or in the vici
vicinit
nity
y
of the distribution holes and wings.
6. The surf
surface
ace of
of the
the slidi
sliding
ng bowl
bowl bott
bottom
om that
that
faces the conical part of the distributor.
7. The sealin
sealing
g edge
edge of
of the
the slidi
sliding
ng bowl
bowl bottom.
bottom.
Look carefully for any signs of erosion damage.

Erosion damage can deepen rapidly and
consequently weaken parts by reducing the
thickness of the metal.
1
4
6
8
0
8
0
WARNING G
Surfaces particularly subjected to erosion
Erosion damage can weaken parts by

reducing the thickness of the metal.
Pay special attention to the pillars between
the sludge ports in the bowl wall.
Renew the part if erosion is suspected of
affecting its strength or function.
76
3 Di
Wear liners in the bowl

The wear liners protect both the wall pillars in the
bowl body and the sliding bowl bottom. They must
be replaced before the liners have
h ave been
perforated by erosion.
Wear liners in wall pillars

When fitting new liners keep in mind that they will
be subjected to a very high service
ser vice stress. Forces
up to 10 000 G are not unusual at the bowl
periphery. It is essential, therefore, that the liners
are being mounted carefully and in full agreement
with the following instructions:
The wear liners are made of stainless steel
according to the adjoining illustration.
1
1
6
7
0
2
0
G
1. Remov
Remove e the old liner
liner and place
place the
the new
new liner
liner
blank in the wall pillar
p illar..
1
1
0
2
3
0
0
S
2. Fasten
asten the
the mounti
mounting
ng tool
tool betwee
between n the
the wall
wall
pillars as shown in the illustration. Clamp the
wear liner with the tool.
1
6
8
9
2
0
G
3. Tighten
Tighten the tool nut with
with a spann
spannerer unti
untill the
the
liner is firmly pressed to its seat.
1
1
7
8
9
2
0
G
4. Bend
Bend tthe
he shank
shank (1) at right
right angles
angles to the
outside of the bowl wall using a drift.
1
2
9
8
9
2
0
G
77
5. Back
Back off
off the
the nut
nut of the tool and remov
remove
e it.
it.
6. Remov
Remove e the lin
liner
er and
and cut
cut the
the shank
shank so
so that
that it
ends 0,5-1,5 mm (A) from the bowl wall.
1
2
2
0
7
6
0
G
7. Fit the
the wear
wear line
linerr in the
the wall
wall pillar
pillar and clam
clamp
p it
with the tool. Knock the shank flat against the
wall of the pillar.
1
1
8
1
3
0
0
S
8. Remov
Remove e the tool and chec
checkk that
that the
the wear
wear line
linerr
is well attached and that the shank (1) does
not protrude beyond the bowl periphery. Fit
the other liners as described
d escribed above. 1
2
8
8
9
2
0
G
Wear liner in sliding bowl bottom

When fitting a new wear liner (4) in the sliding
bowl bottom (6), dismantle and assemble as
illustrated.
The wear liner can preferably be pressed out of

of
the sliding bowl bottom by using two screw drivers
or similar.
similar. Normally the wear liner will be
destroyed when removed.
When renewing the wear liner also renew the
O-rings (3 and 5).
1
6
6
3
2
9
0
G
1. Screw
2. Fixing ring
3. O-ring
4. Wear liner
5. O-ring
6. Sliding bow
bowl bot
bottom
78
3 Di
3.3.8 Guide su
surfaces
Check surfaces indicated (1 and 2) for burrs or
galling. Rectify when necessary.
necessary.
Repair of galling on guide surfaces; see following
pages. Before fitting the sliding bowl bottom,
(do not degrease) the contact surfaces (1).
clean (do 1
8
2
Apply Alfa Laval lubricating paste or Molykote 8
7
3
0
1000 Paste with a well-cleaned brush on surfaces G
(1 and 2). Sliding bowl bottom
NOTE
To avoid the risk of galling, the contact
surfaces (1) should be primed with a slide
lacquer at every Major Service (MS).
The slide-lacquered surfaces will be
destroyed if the surfaces are degreased.
1
9
2
8
7
3
0
G
Bowl body
Lubricate the O-ring and the seal ring with

silicone grease making sure they are not
damaged and lie properly in their grooves.
1
7
2
8
7
3
0
G
Operating slide
1
6
2
8
7
3
0
G
Dosing ring
1 & 2. Lubricated with Molykote 1000 Paste

79
Repair of galling on guide surfaces

Galling (friction marks) may appear on guide
surfaces in the operating system, the bowl body
bod y
and the sliding bowl bottom. Surfaces subject to
repair are indicated by an arrow.
The example below describes the repair of the
1
lower guide surface of the bowl body nave. 1
5
5
0
2
0
G
Guide surface in the bowl body
Recommended tools for correction of galling:

- Emery cloth, 240 grade.
- Small power drill
- Degreasing agent.
- Fibre brush, ∅ 25mm.
- Fibre brush, ∅ 50 mm.
- Very
Very fine single-cut file.
1. Clea
Clean
n the sur
surfa
face
ce thor
thorou
oughl
ghly
y with
with a
degreasing agent, i.e. white spirit. This is
important.
1
1
6
5
0
2
0
G
2. If the
the gallin
galling
g is exce
excessi
ssive
ve,, first
first use
use the fine
fine
single-cut file. The file should be used with
caution so that the damage is not made
worse.
Remove the high spots on the surface. Do not
use rotating files or similar. Remove the high
spots only - not the undamaged material.
1
1
7
5
0
2
0
G
80
3 Di
3. An emery
emery cloth
cloth of
of 240
240 grade
grade should
should be used
used
to smooth the edges and to remove any
burnt-in foreign matter.
1
1
8
5
0
2
0
G
4. Finish
Finish off by
by polish
polishing
ing the dama
damaged
ged spot
spot with
with
the fibre brushes and brush wax. It is
recommended that the whole area where
galling may occur is polished. Polishing
Polishing will
help smooth the whole of the damaged area,
even in the deepest parts.
Prime the repaired area with slide lacquer. Read

1
the correct procedure under checkpoint ‘‘3.6.2 1
9
5
0
2
0
Lock ring; priming”

lubricating paste or on page 122.
Molykote122. Apply
1000 PasteAlfa
to Laval
the
G
surface after priming.
3.
3.3.
3.9
9 Inl
Inlet pipe
pipe thr
hrea
eads
ds an
and
dppar
arin
ing
g
disc
Damage to the inlet pipe threads may cause the
paring disc to scrape against the paring chamber
cover even
even if the height has been adjusted
correctly.
Screw the inlet pipe into the paring disc and
check that the inlet pipe turns easily.
easily.
81
3.
3.3.
3.10
10 Lo
Lock
ck ring
ring;; wea
wearr and
and da
dama
mage
ge
Excessive wear or impact marks on threads,
guide and contact surfaces of the
th e lock ring, bowl
hood and bowl body may cause hazardous
galling.
Check the thread condition by tightening

tighten ing the lock
ring (1) after removing the disc stack and bowl
hood O-ring (2) from the bowl.

WARNING
1
1
2
5
3
5
0
Wear on large lock ring thread must not G
exceed safety limit. The φ-mark on lock ring 1. Lock ring

must not pass opposite φ-mark by more than 2. O-ri
O-ring
ng for th
the
ebbo
owl ho
hood
od
the specified distance.
In a new bowl the alignment marks on the lock

ring and the bowl body are exactly opposite each
other.
If thread wear is observed, mark the lock ring at
the new position opposite the alignment mark on A
the bowl body by punching in a new mark.
If the original φ−mark on the lock ring passes the
φ−mark on the bowl body by more than 25° 25 ° (which
corresponds to A=123 mm),
mm), an Alfa Laval
representative must be contacted immediately.
immediately.
If the marks become illegible, an Alfa Laval 1
3
1
8
7
5
0
representative should
to inspect thread wearbe contacted
and immediately
for determining the (MAX 25 ) G
The φ-mark on the lock ring must not pass the φ-mark
position of new alignment marks.
on the bowl body by more than 25°
82
3 Di
Damage
The position of the threads, contact and guide
surfaces are indicated by arrows in the illustration.
Clean the threads, contact and guide surfaces
with a suitable degreasing agent.
Check for burrs and protrusions caused by

impact. Watch your fingers for sharp edges.
If damage is established, rectify using a
whetstone or fine emery cloth (recommended
grain size 240).
If the damage is considerable, use a fine single-
cut file, followed by a whetstone.
1
2
2
7
3
5
0
G
Clean and ring

of the lock check thread, contact and guide surfaces
3.3.
3.3.11
11 Op
Oper
erat
atin
ing
g mech
mechan
anis
ism
m
Dirt and lime deposits in the operating
mechanism may cause poor discharge function or
no function at all.
Clean and polish surfaces with steel wool if
necessary.
Reasons for dirt or deposits:
• Hard or unclean operating water. Change

water supply or install a water softener or a
fine filter.
• Sludge has been sucked down into bowl
casing and into the operating
o perating system. Check
the installation and the venting system of both
the sludge tank and bowl casing drain.
1
1
1
7
4
5
0
G
1. Bowl body
2. Valve plug
3. Operating slide
4. Nozzles
5. Dosing ring
83
3.
3.3.
3.12
12 Op
Oper
erat
atin
ing
g sli
slide
Poor sealing between the valve plugs on the
operating slide and bowl body may prevent
complete closing of the bowl.
Examine the sealing surfaces (1) of the bowl body
in contact with the valve plugs. Remove any
marks and lime deposits with a very fine grain
emery cloth.
Check the guiding surface (2) in contact with
w ith the
dosing ring. Remove any marks with a whetstone
whet stone
(grain size 240).
1
1
8
6
3
5
0
G
1. Bowl
Bowl bod
bodyy seal
sealin
ing
g surfa
surface
cess in con
conta
tact
ct wit
with
h the
the
valve plugs
2. Operat
Operating
ing sli
slide
de guide
guide surf
surface
ace in contac
contactt with
with the
dosing ring
Remove all the valve plugs. Tap in the new plugs.

Correct height of plugs: 14,5 mm.
mm.
1
1
9
6
3
5
0
G
Tap in new valve plugs
3.
3.3.
3.13
13 Sp
Spri
ring
ngs
s for op
oper
erat
atin
ing
g
mechanism
Defective or broken springs may prevent
complete closing of the bowl.
Renew those springs which differ from other
springs in regard to length or are defective in
other respects.
1
1
1
6
3
5
0
G
Check for defective or broken springs

84
3 Di
3.3.
3.3.14
14 Sl
Slid
idin
ing
g bo
bowl bo
bott
ttom
om
Poor sealing between the bowl hood seal ring and
the sealing edge of the wear liner fitted in the
sliding bowl bottom will cause a leakage of
process liquid from the bowl.
Check the sealing edge of the wear liner. If

damaged either through corrosion or erosion,
replace the liner as described in ‘‘3.3.7 Erosion
and wear liners” on page 75.
75 .
If the seal ring for the sliding bowl bottom is to be
renewed, turn the sliding bowl bottom upside
down and inject compressed air through the hole
on the underside. This will press the ring
outwards far enough to be gripped
gr ipped easily.
easily.
WARNING
Risk for eye injury 1

1
5
7
0
2
0
G
Wear safety goggles.

Removal of the seal ring in sliding bowl bottom using
compressed air
3.
3.3.
3.15
15 Worm
orm whe
wheelel and
and w
wor
orm;
m;
wear of teeth
As described in ‘‘2.4.1
‘‘2.4.1 Worm wheel and worm;
30 in this chapter.
wear of teeth” on page 30
85
3.3.16 Speed se
sensor
• Check that the electrical connections are not
damaged.
• Check that the distance (A) between the
sensor and the rotating coupling disc is
2 +0,5 mm,
mm, see the illustration.
• Check that the sensor and
a nd its bracket are well
attached. The tightening torque of the nuts
fixing the sensor in the bracket is 50 Nm.
Nm.
For technical reference, see chapter Speed
sensor in
in the Installation Manual. 1
1
4
8
7
7
0
G
Measurement of the air gap (A) between sensor and

coupling disc
3.3.
3.3.17
17 Vi
Vibr
brat
atio
ion
n sens
sensor
or
damaged.
• Check that the sensor is well attached to the
frame. If the sensor has to be tightened, see
below.
• For function check of the sensor and the
belonging monitoring equipment, see
separate instruction manual.
If the sensor, for any reason, has to be replaced,
fit it in the following way: 1
1
3
8
7
7
1. Check
Check that
that the
the contac
contactt surf
surface
aces
s on the
the senso
sensorr 0
G
and separator frame are clean. Vibration sensor

2. Mount
Mount the screw
screw in the
the frame
frame,, if remov
removed,
ed, and
and
secure with Loctite 242.
3. Mount
Mount the
the vibr
vibrati
ation
on sens
sensor
or.. Adjus
Adjustt with
with
washer(s) in order to get the cable
downwards.
Tightening torque: 35 Nm.
Nm.
For technical reference, see chapter Vibration
sensor in
in the Installation Manual .
86
3 Di
3.
3.3.
3.18
18 Co
Cove
verr inter
interlo
loc
cking
king s
swi
witc
tch
h
(option)
3.
3.3.
3.19
19 Lim
imiits switc
itch
damaged.
• Check that the screws fixing the switch to the
frame are tightened.
• When the button is pushed, check that the
brown and blue wires are short-circuited and A
the two black wires are open circuit.
Check also the reverse when the button not
pressed.
B
See the illustration for exact measurement
when the button is operated.
A. Cable:
– Colour: Grey
– Leads area: 0,75 mm 2
– Material: PVC C
B. Switching poin
oints D
C. Contact ccllosed
D. Contact open 1
7
4
6
3
6
0
G
Wire colour codes:
Measurements for operation range of the cover
BK Black
interlocking switch button
BN Brown
GN-Y
GN-YE
E Gr
Gree
een-
n-Y
Yello
ellow
w
For technical reference, see chapter Cover

interlocking
Manual. switch (option)
(option) in the Installation
87
3.4 Intermediate Service (IS), assembly 3 Dismantling/Assembly
3.4 Intermediate S
Seervice
(IS), assembly
3.4.1 Introduction
Before starting the assembly first carry out the
Intermediate Service check points starting on
page 70
70..
NOTE
Renew all parts included in the IS-kit. the O-
rings and other seal rings should be
lubricated with grease of silicone type.
3.4.2 Lubrication
NOTE
The separator are designed for use in food
application and requires lubricants in food
areas that are approved
app roved for this application.
Lubricate the O-rings, rectangular rings, threads

and guide surfaces before assembly,
assembly, see ‘‘2.5.4
Recommended lubricants” on page 38. 38 .
88
3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.4 Intermediate Service (IS), assembly
3.4.3 Operating lliiquid d

de
evice
An exploded view of the operating liquid device
can be found on page 66.
66.
✔ Check point
‘‘3.3.11 Operating mechanism” on page
pa ge 83
1. Fit the operati
operating
ng liqu
liquid
id pipes
pipes into
into the
distributing cover.
2. Put the
the distri
distribut
buting
ing cov
cover
er with
with liqu
liquid
id pipes
pipes in
in
place.
1
1
1
8
8
5
0
G
3. Fasten
asten the
the distri
distribu
buti
ting
ng cove
coverr.
1
1
3
9
8
5
0
G
4. Connec
Connectt the
the opera
operatin
ting
g liquid
liquid hoses
hoses ((1)
1) onto
onto
the pipes.
1
6
2
1
8
6
0
G
89
5. Assemb
Assemble le the
the parin
paring
g disc
disc de
devic
vice.
e. Do
Do not
not
forget the gasket on its underside.
1
1
9
1
0
6
0
G
6. Ali
Align
gn the
the three
three holes
holes (1) in the
the contr
control
ol paring
paring
disc with the three holes (2) in the distributing
cover.
1
2
4
9
8
5
0
G
7. Fit the paring

paring disc
disc de
devic
vice
e in its place.
place.
1
1
0
8
8
5
0
G
90
8. Tighten
Tighten the scre
screws
ws of
of the contro
controll paring
paring disc.
disc.
1
2
7
1
3
1
0
G
91
Alfa Laval ref. 541423, rev. 1
9. Check
Check the
the heigh
heightt posit
position
ion of the
the oper
operati
ating
ng
device relative to the bowl spindle in the
following way:
• Use two steel rules or a depth gauge for
measuring.
• Measure the distance (A) according to the
illustration.The distance (A) should be
210 ±0,5 mm.
1
2
2
9
0
8
0
G
Measurement of height position of operating paring

disc
1. Heig
Height
ht ad
adju
just
stin
ing
g rin
ring(
g(s)
s)
• The height position is adjusted by adding or

by removing height adjusting rings (1) under
the distributing
distr ibuting cover.
• After adjustment rotate the spindle. If a
scraping noise is heard, re-adjust.
• The operating liquid device should be
assembled and fitted. 1
2
7
1
8
• After adjustment rotate the spindle. If a 5
0
G
scraping noise occurs, re-adjust.

The height position can be adjusted with height
adjusting rings (1)
92
3.4.4 Bowl bo
body a
an
nd o
op
perating
mechanism
✔ Check point
‘‘3.3.3 Bowl spindle cone and
a nd bowl body nave”
on page 71
‘‘‘3.3.4 Corrosion”
‘3.3.5 Cracks” on on pa ge
page
page 74 72
‘‘3.3.7 Erosion and wear liners” on page 75
‘‘3.3.6 Dosing ring” on page 75
‘‘3.3.8 Guide surfaces” on page 79
‘‘3.3.11 Operating mechanism” on page
pa ge 83
‘‘3.3.12 Operating slide” on page 84
‘‘3.3.14 Sliding bowl bottom” on page 85
‘‘3.3.13 Springs for operating mechanism” on
page 84
An exploded view of the Bowl body and operating

mechanism can be found on page 62.
62.
1. Except
Exc ept lubric
chapter lub ricati
ation
‘‘3.3.8 on of
of the
Guide the parts
parts ment
surfaces” mention
on ioned
page ed
79in
in,
79,
also lubricate the guide pin fitted in the bottom
of the bowl body with Molykote 1000 Paste.
2. Fasten
asten the insert
insert ring
ring ifif it has been
been remo
remove ved.
d.
Tighten the screws crosswise and firmlyfir mly..
1
1
9
0
1
8
0
G
3. Lubrica
Lubricate
te the
the guide
guide surf
surface
aces
s of the
the opera
operating
ting
slide and O-ring with lubricating paste.
Fit the O-ring to operating slide.
Fit the operating slide onto the bowl body.
Check that the guide pin in the bowl body
enters the hole in the operating slide.
1
1
8
0
1
8
0
G
93
4. Lubrica
Lubricate
te the
the guide
guide surfa
surfaces
ces of the
the dosi
dosing
ng
ring with lubricating paste.
5. Fit O-ring
O-ring to
to the bowl
bowl body
body at the loca
location
tion of
the dosing ring.
6. Li
Lift
ft do
dosi
sing
ng ring
ring in plac
place.
e.
Note! Aligned by uneven hole spacing. The

Note! Aligned
three digits on the ring should line up with 1
1
7
0
corresponding ones on the operating slide. 1
8
0
G
Tighten the dosing ring screws first

diametrically,, then symmetrically around the
diametrically
bowl.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm
If torque is too low,
low, there is a risk that the
bolts will loosen by themselves when the
separator is in operation. If torque is too high,
the dosing ring as well as the bolts will be
deformed. This may lead to sticking of the
operating slide which moves inside the dosing
ring.
7. Wipe
Wipe off the spin
spindle
dle top and
and nave
nave bore
bore in the
the
bowl body.
body. Lubricate the tapered end of the
spindle and wipe it off with a clean cloth.
1
1
6
2
2
5
0
G
8. Turn the
the bowl
bowl body
body using
using a hoist
hoist to its up-ri
up-right
ght
position with a strap threaded through two
sludge ports.
Fit O-ring to the bowl body nave.
WARNING
Crush hazards
Support bowl body when turning to prevent it

from rolling.
9. Lubrica
Lubricate
te the
the guide
guide surfa
surfaces
ces and threads
threads of 1
2
bowl body. See chapter ‘‘‘‘3.3.8
3.3.8 Guide 8
5
1
6
0
surfaces” on page 79 and
79 and G
94
10. Fit the lifting

lifting tool into the bowl
bowl body bottom
bottom
with the three screws.
Turn the handle
ha ndle at the top of the lifting tool so
that the central screw is home.
11. Lower
Lower the bowl body
body using hoist
hoist until
until the
central screw rests on the spindle top. Then
screw up the central screw so that the bowl
body sinks down onto the spindle.
Remove the tool.
1
2
4
0
1
8
0
G
12. Rotate the

the bowl body and align
align itit so that the
the
three screw holes in the bowl body bottom
are exactly above the three holes in the
distributing ring.
Tighten the three screws firmly
fir mly..
1
1
2
0
1
8
0
G
13. Lubricate
Lubricate the guide
guide surfaces
surfaces of the bowl body
body
and sliding bowl bottom with lubricating
paste.
1
1
1
14. If wear liner
liner has been remov
removed
ed fit O-rings
O-rings 0
1
8
0
G
under the wear liner fixing ring.

Fit the rectangular ring to the sliding bowl
bottom.
15. Fit the lifting
lifting tool
tool to the sliding
sliding bowl
bowl bottom
and lift it into the bowl body using a hoist.
16. Fit the distrib

distributing
uting cone
cone onto the sliding
sliding bowl
bowl
bottom.
Make sure that it fits in the guiding lugs in
bowl body.
1
1
0
1
8
0
G
95
17. Lubricate
Lubricate the cap nut threads.
threads. Fit
Fit the packing.
packing.
18. Screw
Screw on
on the cap
cap nut
nut counter-clockwise and
tighten firmly.
Left-hand threads!
1
1
6
7
0
8
0
G
3.4.5 Bowl hood an

and disc s
sttack
✔ Check point
‘‘3.3.4 Corrosion” on page 72
‘‘3.3.7 Erosion and wear liners” on page 75
‘‘3.3.5 Cracks” on page 74
‘‘3.3.2 Bowl hood seal ring” on page 70
70
‘‘3.3.10 Lock ring; wear and damage” on page
82
‘‘3.6.2 Lock ring; priming” on page 122
122
A complete exploded view of the bowl hood and

disc stack can be found on page 56
1. Asse
Assembmble
le the
the dis
discs
cs one
one by
by one
one on the
the
distributor, start with the bottom bowl disc
(19) which has caulks also on its underside.
The distributor has one guide rib for the
correct positioning of the discs.
CAUTION
Cut hazard
1
1
Sharp edges on the separator discs may 1

3
0
cause cuts. 6
0
G
For correct number of discs above and below

the wing insert when the machine was new,
see the Spare Parts Catalogue .
The number of bowl discs above the wing
insert may be increased to adjust the disc
stack pressure.
96
1
A
6
3
2
9
0
G
16. Bowl discs (thinner caulks) A. Purifier, Bowl no: 558927-02, -09
17. Bowl discs B. Purifier, Bowl no: 558927-05, -12
18. Wing inser t C. Purifier, Bowl no: 558927-04, -11
19. Bottom bowl disc (caulks on both sides) D. Concentrator, Bowl no: 558927-03, -10
20. Distributor E. Concentrator, Bowl no: 558927-01, -08
F. Concent
Concentrat
rator
or,, B
Bowl
owl no: 558927
558927-06
-06,, --07,
07, -13, -14
H. Conc
Concent
entra
rato
torr, B
Bow
owll n
no:
o: 55892
558927-
7-16
16
Bowl A, D and E Bowl C

− Start with the bottom disc (19) which has − Start with the bottom
botto m disc (19) which has
caulks on both sides. caulks on both sides.
− Continue with the discs
d iscs that have thicker − Continue with 68 discs (17).
caulks than the six upper discs (17).
− Fit the wing insert (18).
− Complete the disc assembly with the six − Fit the other 87 discs.
upper discs (16).
− Complete the disc stack assembly by
fitting the six upper discs (16).
Bowl B Bowl F and H
− Start with the bottom disc (19) which has − Start with the bottom
botto m disc (19) which has
caulks on both sides. caulks on both sides.
− Continue with 68 discs (17). − Continue with the other discs (17).
− Fit the wing insert (18).
− Complete the disc stack assembly with
the other 87 discs (17).
97
2. Fit the
the lifti
lifting
ng tool
tool to the distri
distribut
butor
or and
and lift
lift the
distributor with disc stack into the bowl with a
hoist.
The φ-mark on the bowl body must be between
the two drill marks in the top of the distributor.
Make sure that the distributor has entered its
position on the distributor cone.
CAUTION
Cut hazard
Sharp edges on separator discs may cause

cuts. 1
2
1
7
9
4
0
G
1
1
3
0
9
0
0
S
3. Fit the
the top disc
disc onto
onto the
the distrib
distributor
utor.. Align
Align the dril
drilll
mark on its upper side between the two drill
marks on the distributor ribs.
4. Fit the
the lifti
lifting
ng tool
tool to the
the bowl
bowl hood
hood and lift
lift itit with
with a
hoist. Check that the O-ring and the seal ring of
the bowl hood are properly fitted and lubricated.
Lower the bowl hood, check that the guide recess
on the bowl hood enters the guide lug on the bowl
body.. Be careful not to scratch the bowl hood seal
body
ring.
Do not remove the tool yet.
5. Lubrica
Lubricate
te the
the lock
lock ring
ring threads
threads,, contac
contactt and guide
guide
surfaces with lubricating paste.
6. Check
Check that
that the
the guid
guide
e reces
recesss on the bowl
bowl hood
hood 1
3
0
7
enters the guide lug in the bowl body. 9
4
0
G
1
2
6
5
3
5
0
G
98
7. Remo
Remov
ve the
the lift
liftin
ing
g tool
tool..
8. Lubrica
Lubricate
te the
the lock
lock ring threads
threads,, contac
contactt and
guide surfaces with lubricating paste.
1
2
7
4
4
5
0
G
9. Fit two ey
eye
e bolts
bolts and
and lift
lift the
the lock
lock ring
ring with
with a
hoist onto the
th e bowl body.
1
1
2
8
7
0
0
S
1
10. Tighten
Tighten the lock
lock ring by
by hand. 2
5
1
3
5
0
G
11. Apply
Apply the
the brak
brake.
e.
1
2
1
0
2
5
0
G
99
12. Compress
Compress the
the di
disc
sc stack
stack
a. Fit (1) the liftin
lifting
g tool
tool on
on the
the bowl
bowl hood
hood..
b. Fit the compre
compressi
ssing
ng tool
tool on
on the
the lifti
lifting
ng tool.
tool.
Use the lever arm to screw (2) the
threaded pillar of the tool into the
distributor.
compressing The switch
tool onbe
should thein position 0.
c. Turn the
the swit
switch
ch (3)
(3) to
to posit
position
ion 1 ffor
or
compression.
d. Compres
Compress s the
the disc
disc stack
stack by pumping
pumping (4)
with the lever arm.
The compressing tool is hydraulic and is fitted 1
1
9
with a relief valve.
valve. 1
8
5
0
G
13. Tighten the

the lock ring
ring using the spanner
spanner for
for
lock ring.
Left-hand threads!
1
1
3
2
8
5
0
G
14. Tighten until

until the assemb
assembly
ly marks are
are at least
least
in line.
NOTE A
The assembly marks must never pass each
other more than 25° which corresponds to
A=123 mm.
mm.
1
NOTE 3
1
8
(MAX 25 ) 7
5
0
Ensure that the disc stack pressure is G
sufficient to maintain bowl balance.
Insufficient pressure in the disc

d isc stack can
cause vibration and reduce life of ball
ba ll
bearings.
100
15. Check
Check the disc-s
disc-stack
tack pressure
pressure
NOTE
Ensure that the disc stack pressure is
sufficient to maintain bowl balance.
Insufficient
cause pressure
vibration in the disc
and reduce dlifetime
isc stack
of can
ball
bearings.
• The lock ring (1) should press the bowl hood

(2) firmly against the bowl body (3). The hood
h ood 1
1
4
in turn should exert a pressure on the disc 4
4
5
0
stack (4), clamping it in place. G
1. Lock ring
2. Bowl hood
3. Bowl body
4. Disc stack
• Correct pressure is obtained when it is

possible to tighten the lock ring so far by hand
that the φ-mark on the lock ring is positioned
60° - 90° before the mark on the bowl
b owl body.
body.
To achieve this, add an appropriate

appropr iate number of
discs to the top of the disc stack beneath the
top disc.
If the φ-marks do not reach or pass each

other, the reason could be an incorrectly 1
1
8
5
assembled bowl or too many discs in the disc 3
1
0
G
stack. Reassemble and check.

φ-marks on bowl body and lock ring in line
16. Release
Release the pressure
pressure in the compressi
compressingng tool
by turning the switch to position 0 and then
remove the compressing and lifting tools.
17. Remove
Remove the compressing
compressing tool,
tool, lifting tool
tool for
bowl hood and spanner for lock ring.
101
18. Fit
− O-rings
− paring chamber bottom part
− gravity disc
− paring disc top and bottom part

− paring chamber top part
1
3
8
7
0
8
0
G
19. Fit and tighten

tighten the
the small
small lock
lock ring.
Left-hand threads!
1
2
4
9
0
8
0
G
1
1
1
3
0
1
0
S
102
3.
3.4.
4.6
6 Inlet
nlet//ou
outtlet an
and
d fr
fram
ame
ehho
ood
The figures in brackets refer
refer to the exploded view
51..
on page 51
In case of major service (step 1-3)

1. Fit the O-ring
O-ring to
to the
the frame
frame top part and lift
lift on
the frame ring.
1
1
3
7
0
8
0
G
2. Tighten
Tighten the hook
hook scre
screws
ws hold
holding
ing the frame
frame
ring. Proceed in the following way:
way:
• Thread the screw (4) into the lower clamp
piece (1).
• Mount the clamp assembly (1,2,3 and 4)
on the frame, and hand tighten the screw
(3) so that the two clamping parts (1 and
2)
are in contact with the frame hood (5) and
the frame casing (6).
• Set the screw (4) so that the surfaces (A)
on the frame hood and (B) on the frame
casing are parallel.
• Torque screw (3) to 80 Nm.
1
3
1
7
0
8
0
G
3. Fi
Fitt the
the O-rin
O-ring
g on top
top of
of the
the fram
frame
e ring
ring..
103
4. Lift
Lift on the frame
frame h
hood
ood with
with lifti
lifting
ng stra
straps
ps
attached to the handles.
1
2
0
7
0
8
0
G
5. Tighten
Tighten the hook screws
screws holding
holding the frame
frame
hood.
1
2
9
6
0
8
0
G
104
6. Check
Check the heig
height
ht posit
position
ion of the
the paring
paring disc.
disc.
Alfa Laval ref. 537756, rev. 0
• Measure the distance (A) according to the

illustration. The distance should be
5±0,5 mm.
mm.
• Adjust the distance by adding or removing

height adjusting rings (1).
With inlet and outlet parts mounted:
• Revolve the worm wheel
Revolve whe el shaft by hand. If it
turns heavily or if a scraping noise is heard,
wrong height adjustment or wrong fitting of
the inlet pipe may be the cause.
cau se.
1
3
0
9
0
8
0
G
Measurement of height position (A) of parting disc

1.Height adjusting ring(s)
7. Fit the disc

dischar
harge
ge housi
housing.
ng. Fit
Fit and
and tighte
tighten
n the
nuts.
1
2
5
7
0
8
0
G
105
8. Fi
Fitt the
the O-ri
O-ring
ng to
to the
the inle
inlett pipe
pipe..
9. Fi
Fitt the
the inle
inlett pipe
pipe to
to the
the parin
paring
g disc
disc..
1
2
2
6
0
8
0
G
10. Tighten
Tighten the
the inlet
inlet pipe.
pipe.
Left-hand thread!
11. Fit the rectangula
rectangularr rings for
for the inlet
inlet and
outlet hose.
1
1
8 1
2 2
7 1
0 6
0 0
S 8
0
G
12. Connect the

the in- and outlet
outlet pipes.
pipes. Tighten the
the
coupling nuts.
1
2
0
6
0
8
0
G
106
3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.5 Major Service (MS), dismantling
3.5 Major Service (MS),

dismantling
3.5.1 Introduction
When carry out a Major Service an Intermediate
Service is always included. By that reason it is
assumed that the dismantling for Intermediate
Service, starting on page 51 is
51 is already done.
107
3.5 Major Service (MS), dismantling 3 Dismantling/Assembly
Vertical driving device
1
1
6
8
8
7
0
G
108
1. Screw
2. Protecting pl
plate
3. O-ring
4. Prot
rotecting collar
5. Screw
6. Guard
7. Nut
8. Cov
Cover for sp spri
ring
ng ho
hous
usin
ing
g
9. Gasket
10. Oil fan
11. O-ring
12. Stud bobolt
13. Buffer
14. Spring
15. Screw pl plug
16.
16. Bowl sp spin
indl
dle
e
17. Lock rriing
18.
18. Bal
alll be
beararin
ing
g
19.
19. Spri
Spring
ng susuppppor
ort
t
20. Spring
21.
21. Spri
Spring
ng susuppppor
ort
t
22
22.. Spac
Spacin ingg sl
slee
eevve
23.
23. Bal
alll be
beararin
ing
g
24.
24. Ball
Ball beari
bearing ng housin
housing g
25. Buffer
26. Split ppiin
27. Wear rriing
28. Spring
29.
29. Spri
Spring
ng susuppppor
ort
t
30.
30. Spri
Spring
ng cacasising
ng
31. Gasket
32. Round nu nut
33.
33. Lo
Loc
ck was asheher
r
34.
34. Bal
alll be
beararin
ing
g
35. Spring
36
36.. Spac
Spacin ingg sl
slee
eevve
37.
37. Bal
alll be
beararin
ing
g
38. Wor m
39. Conveyor
40.
40. Bal
alll be
bear
arin
ing
g
41. Washer
42.
42. Lo
Loc
ck wasashe
her
r
43. Round nu nut
44. O-ring
45. Bott
Bottom
om bearin
bearing gh
hou
ousi
sing
ng
46. Screw
109
1. Drain
Drain off the oil from
from the
the gear
gear housing
housing..
CAUTION
Burn hazards 1

2
9
5
3
0
0
Lubricating oil and various machine surfaces G
can be hot and cause burns.
2. Remov
Removee the
the cov
cover
er bef
before
ore starting
starting any
dismantling.
1
1
9
7
2
1
0
G
3. On the
the horiz
horizonta
ontall drivin
driving
g devic
device,
e, loose
loosen
n the
screws in the clamping element uniformly and
in the order shown in the figure. In the first
round, do not loosen them more than 1/4 turn tur n
to avoid wryness in the clamping rings. Do
not unscrew the screws entirely.
CAUTION
Crush hazard
The worm wheel is quite heavy.

heavy. Hold it firmly
when dismantling. Risk for jamming injury
injur y.
1
1
9
7
0
2
0
G
110
4. Push
Push the
the worm
worm whee
wheell with
with the
the clam
clampi
ping
ng
element aside.
1
1
4
7
8
1
0
G
5. Remov
Remove
e the
the hood
hood abov
above
e the
the top
top bearin
bearing.
g.
6. Remo
Remov
ve the
the prot
protec
ecti
ting
ng pla
plate
te..
1
1
8
2
8
4
0
G
7. Remo
Remov
ve the
the O-ri
O-ring
ng..
Remove the throw-off collar with the special
tool.
1
1
9
2
8
4
0
G
111
8. Remov
Remove
e the
the protec
protectin
ting
g hood
hood and
and the
the O-ri
O-ring.
ng.
1
1
0
3
8
4
0
G
9. Loosen
Loosen the
the scre
screw
w plugs
plugs half-a
half-a-tu
-turn
rn using
using the
screw spanner and a hammer.
1
2
1
3
8
4
0
G
10. Unscrew
Unscrew the six nuts
nuts and remove
remove the
the spring
housing cover and packing.
1
1
2
3
8
4
0
G
112
11. Unscre
Unscrew
w the oil
oil fan
fan clockwise .
Left-hand thread!
1
1
3
9
9
4
0
G
12. Loosen the lock

lock ring half-a-t
half-a-turn
urn counter-
clockwise.
1
1
4
9
9
4
0
G
13. Fit the lifting

lifting eye
eye bolt.
bolt. Lift out the spindle
spindle unit
unit
carefully and place it horizontally.
horizontally.
1
1
3
3
8
4
0
G
113
14. Use some

some pieces
pieces of wood
wood for
for support.
support.
1
1
4
3
8
4
0
G
15. Remove
Remove the packing
packing and if necessary
necessary,, the
stud bolts.
1
1
5
3
8
4
0
G
16. certain
Make a sub-operations.
wooden
wooden support
support to be used
used during
during
Open the lock washer and remove the nut

using the hook key.
1
1
0
9
9
4
0
G
17. Pull off the

the complete
complete worm includin
including
g spring
and ball bearings with a puller. The ball
bearing and conveyor will also become loose.
1
1
6
3
8
4
0
G
114
18. Remove
Remove plugs, springs
springs and buffers.
buffers. Pull
Pull out
the spindle unit with ball bearing housing from
the spring holder.
1
1
7
3
8
4
0
G
19. Remove
Remove the lock
lock ring and replace
replace it with
with the
puller tool
1
1
8
3
8
4
0
G
20. Remove
Remove the ball bearing housing
housing with
with
bearings using the puller.
1
1
1
3
8
0
0
S
1
1
0
4
0
5
0
G
115
21. Push out ball bearing,

bearing, sleev
sleeve,
e, springs,
springs, spring
spring
holder, spacing sleeve
sleeve and ball bea
bearing.
ring.
1
1
9
3
8
4
0
G
22. Remove
Remove the axial
axial buffer
buffer..
1
1
4
6
8
4
0
G
116
23. Dismantle
Dismantle the complete
complete worm
worm by opening
opening the
lock washer and remove the nut and washer.
Knock loose and remove the bearings, spring
and spacing sleeve from the worm by using
1
3
the special driving off tool. 1
4
8
4
0
G
1
2
1
4
8
4
0
G
117
3.
3.5.
5.2
2 Hor
Horizon
izonta
tall dr
driiving
ving de
devi
vice
ce
1
6
5
6
4
2
0
G
Worm gear end
1. Round nut 6. Lock ring 11. Ga

G asket
2. Frame bottom par t 7. Wor m wheel 12. Wor m wheel shaft
3. Bearing housing 8. Clamp element 13. Bearing shield
4. Round nut 9. Small ball bearing 14. Screw
5. Large ball bearing 10. Tolerance ring
Drive motor end
1. Screw
2. Stop screw
3. Brake pulley
4. Elastic plate
5. Screw
6. Spring washer
7. Washer
8. Coupling disc
9. Screw
10
10.. Spri
Spring
ng wasashe
her r 1
2
11
11.. Mot
otor
or ad
adap
apte
ter r 2
8
7
7
0
G
118
24. Remove
Remove the bearing shield:
shield: ease
ease it off by
means of two of the fastening bolts.
CAUTION
Crush hazard
The shield is quite heavy.

heavy. Hold the shield
firmly or use two longer screws without
heads as guide pins to prevent dropping it
during dismantling. These screws are
included in the tool kit.
1
5
4
2
1
2
0
G
1
1
7
9
0
0
S
25. Fit the puller

puller tool and
and pull off the ball
ball bearing
bearing
from the worm wheel shaft.
1
1
9
2
9
0
0
S
1
3
5
2
1
2
0
G
26. Disconnect
Disconnect the
the motor cables.
cables. Note
Note the
positions of cables in the terminal
ter minal box to re-
connect correctly (for correct direction of
rotation).
27. Remove
Remove the motor
motor and the three elastic
elastic
plates. Use a hoist.
28. If the brake
brake pulley
pulley has to be dismantl
dismantled,
ed, use
the tool illustrated below together with a
washer to protect the threaded hole in the
motor shaft. 1
1
6
7
Fit the tool in the three holes (A). 7
7
0
G
1
2
2
2
9
0
S
119
29. To remove the coupling disc, unscrew the

centre screw and remove the plain washer.
Then tighten the screw again to protect the
worm wheel shaft during next operation.
30. Fit the puller tool illustrated below and pull off
the coupling disc.
1
1
7
7
7
7
0
G
1
1
9
2
9
0
0
S
31. Remove the lock ring on the worm wheel

side.
Left-hand thread!
1
1
3
2
9
1
0
G
32. Knock loose the worm wheel shaft by means

of a piece of wood and a tin hammer. Use
light blows from the motor side.
1
1
4
3
1
2
0
G
33. Unscrew the round nut fixing the ball bearing.

The nut is locked with Loctite 242.
1
1
6
2
1
2
0
G
120
34. Remove
Remove the ball
ball bearing.
bearing. Put some
some cotton
twist into the tool to avoid damage to the
shaft. The pressure should be applied to the
inner race of the ball bearing.
1
1
7
2
1
2
0
G
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3.6 Major Service (MS), checkpoints 3 Dismantling/Assembly

checkpoints
3.6.1 Introduction
This chapter consists of checkpoints that can be
done when the separator has been dismantled for
Major Service but before it is assembled.
Other checkpoints that can be done only in the
conjunction with the assembly are described in
the assembly sections.
NOTE
At Major Service the check points for
Intermediate Service starting on page 70
70
should also be carried out in conjunction with
the checkpoints in this chapter.
3.6.2 Lock ring; priming

The arrows indicate positions of threads, guide
and contact surfaces to be primed.
Recommended agents for priming procedure:
• Degreasing agent
• Slide lacquer Molykote D321 R (varnish or
spray)
• Small power drill

1
• 2 fibre brushes 1
7
4
4
5
0
G
Threads, guide and contact surfaces to be primed

122
3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.6 Major Service (MS), checkpoints
This instruction describes how to treat with

Molykote spray D321R.
1. Clean
Clean the
the lock
lock rin
ring
g thoro
thoroug
ughl
hly
y with
with a
degreasing agent and wipe it off.
1
1
9
6
0
2
0
G
2. Spray
Spray the threads
threads,, guid
guide
e and
and contac
contactt
surfaces with slide lacquer Molykote 321 R.
Let the lacquer air-cure for about 15 minutes.
1
1
0
7
0
2
0
G
3. Use a fibre
fibre brush
brush to poli
polish
sh the
the slid
slide
e lacqu
lacquer
er
into the surface. The black spray will look like
well-polished leather when properly finished.
1
1
3
7
0
2
0
G
123
4. Spray
Spray the lock
lock ring
ring a seco
second
nd time
time and
and let
let it
dry for about 15 minutes.
1
1
2
7
0
2
0
G
5. Polish
olish the
the slid
slide
e lacqu
lacquer
er to
to a blac
black
k shiny
shiny
surface which will now last about a year.
year.
Proceed in the same way with the threads of
the bowl body and with the guide surfaces of
the bowl hood and bowl body.
CAUTION
Inhalation hazard
1
1
When handling friction blocks/pads use a dust 3
7
0
2
mask to make sure not to inhale any dust. 0
G
Do not use compressed air for removal of

any dust.
dust. Remove dust by vacuum or wet
cloth.
See Safety instructions for environmental
issues regarding correct disposal of used
friction blocks/pads.
3.6.3 Brake
A worn or oily friction pad will lengthen the
braking period.
If the friction pad is worn:
• Remove the screws and exchange the friction
pad.
NOTE
The screws are slotted in both ends.
1
1
1
4
3
1
0
G
Friction pad is fastened with screws

124
3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.6 Major Service (MS), checkpoints
If the friction pad is oily:

• Clean the friction pad and the coupling drum
with a suitable degreasing agent.
• Roughen the friction surface of the friction pad
with a coarse file.
NOTE
Identify the cause of oily friction pad. If oil is 1
1
2
leaking from the gear housing, renew the 4
3
1
0
sealing ring between the two parts. G
Actions to be taken when the brake friction pad is oily
Checking of spring and brake shoe:

Formation of rust on brake parts may cause the
brake to jam.
• Remove any rust from the surface (1) of the
brake shoe and the corresponding guide
surface in the cap (2).
• Rub in Molykote Paste on the surfaces.
• Replace the spring (3) if it has been weak. This
is indicated by chattering from the spring when
the brake is in released position. 1
1
3
4
3
1
0
• Oil the spring when assembling. G
1. Cont
Contact
act sur
surfa
face
ce on
on the
the brak
brakee sh
shoe
oe for
for the
the sp
sprin
ring
g
2. Guid
Guidee surf
surface
ace in the
the cap
cap for
for the
the b
bra
rake
ke shoe
shoe
3. Spring
CAUTION
Inhalation hazard
When handling friction blocks/pads use a dust

mask to make sure not to inhale any dust.
Do not use compressed air for removal of
any dust.
dust. Remove dust by vacuum or wet
cloth.
See Safety instructions for environmental
issues regarding correct disposal of used
friction blocks/pads.
125
3.6.
3.6.4
4 Buff
Buffer
er sp
spri
ring
ngs
s an
and
d ball
ball be
bear
arin
ing
g
housing
Weakened or broken buffer springs or defective
de fective contact
surfaces for the buffers on the ball bearing
bear ing housing may
give rise to separator vibration (rough bowl run).
1
2
4
3
8
2
0
G
Cut view of ball bearing housing

Top bearing springs
In case of spring fracture, the complete set of springs
should be replaced, even if only one spring is broken.
1
2
5
3
8
2
0
G
Ball bearing housing
Examine the contact surface for the buffers on the ball

bearing housing. In case of defects (indentations
than A=0,5 mm),
deeper than A=0,5 mm), renew the housing as well as
buffers and springs.
1
4
6
3
8
2
0
G
Max. permitted indentations (A) made by radial buffers

126
3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.7 Major Service (MS), assembly

assembly
3.7.1 Introduction
Before starting the assembly first carry out the
Intermediate service checkpoints starting on
page 70
70 and
and Major Service checkpoints starting
on page 122.
122.
When mounting ball bearings on the spindle as
described below, the bearings must be heated in
oil to max. 125 °C.
°C.
WARNING
Burn hazards
Use protective gloves when handling the heated

bearings.
NOTE
If any doubt how to mount roller bearings in a
correct way,
way, see the detailed description in
chapter ‘‘‘‘2.7.1
2.7.1 Ball and roller bearings”
bea rings” on page
41..
41
NOTE
Since roller bearings are normally treated only
with rust protection oil from the factory, an initial
lubrication of new bearings must always be
performed whenever bearings are replaced.
The initial lubrication implies adding a few drops
of lube oil to the bearings. Use the same oil type
as in the separator worm gear housing.
127
3.7 Major Service (MS), assembly 3 Dismantling/Assembly
NOTE
Renew all O-rings and other parts included in the
MS-kit. Lubricate the O-rings with grease of
silicone type.
3.
3.7.
7.2
2 Hor
Horizon
izonttal dri
driving
ving de
devi
vice
ce
An exploded view of the horizontal driving device
can be found on page 118.
118.
NOTE
Renew all parts included in the MS-kit.
1. Clean
Clean and
and oil
oil the seat of the large
large ball
ball
bearing on the worm wheel shaft.

2. Fit the
the large
large ball
ball bearin
bearing.
g. If neces
necessary
sary,, knock
knock
the ball bearing into its seat with the
driving-on sleeve tool and the ring.
When mounting the ball bearing on the worm

wheel shaft, the bearing must be heated in oil
to max. 125 °C.
°C.
WARNING
1
1
4
2
9
1
0
Burn hazards G
Use protective gloves when handling the

heated bearings.
NOTE
correct way,
way, see the detailed description in
chapter ‘‘2.7.1 Ball and roller bearings”
bear ings” on
page 41.
41.
128
3. Apply
Apply some
some Locti
Loctite
te 242
242 on
on the
the threa
threadsds of
of the
the
round nut. Lock the ball baring in its position
by tightening the nut.
1
1
6
1
9
1
0
G
4. Clean
Clean the
the ball
ball bearing
bearing housing
housing in the
the fram
frame
e
and oil the outer race of the ball bearing.
Force the worm wheel shaft into its position in
the frame so that the ball bearing enters
correctly into its seat. Use the driving-on
sleeve
sleev e and the ring forcing the outer race of
the ball bearing.
1
1
5
3
1
2
0
G
5. Fit the lock

lock ring.
ring. Tighten
Tighten it with
with the pin
spanner.
Left-hand thread!
1
1
0
6
4
2
0
G
6. Fit the coup

couplin
ling
g disc.
disc. Chec
Check
k that
that the key
key in
in the
worm wheel shaft enters into the recess in
the nave of the disc.
7. Lock
Lock the
the coupl
coupling
ing disc
disc iin
n its
its posit
position
ion by
means of the plain washer, spring washer
and centre screw.
screw.
1
1
7
7
7
7
0
G
129
8. If the
the brak
brake
e pulle
pulley
y has
has been
been remov
removed,
ed, firs
firstt
lubricate the motor shaft with Molykote Paste
1000. Then knock the disc on to the motor
shaft as far as possible using a piece of wood
and a hammer.
Screw the tool illustrated into the motor shaft
as far it goes and apply some grease to its
washer. Then turn the tool until the coupling
disc is in position.
po sition. Lock with the lock screw.
screw.
1
1
9
5
8
4
0
G
9. Check
Check the
the three
three elasti
elastic
c plate
plates.
s. Clean
Clean or
or
renew, if needed.
10. Fit the electric
electric motor
motor,, using a hoist.
hoist.
1
2
6
7
7
7
0
G
Check the axial play between two of the flexible

plates. Correct measure (A) is 4 +2 mm.
mm.
The measure can be adjusted by moving the
pulley (1) axially on the motor shaft.
1
2
8
3
3
6
0
G
Where to measure the axial play (A) in the rigid

coupling
130
11. Worm
Worm wheel
wheel assemb
assembly:
ly:
If the rubber buffers (1) have been replaced in
the worm wheel, apply some Loctite 270 on
the six screws (A). Then tighten crosswise
with 25 Nm.
Nm.
1
2
9
1
9
1
12. Clean the
the worm wheel
wheel shaft
shaft and the inner
inner 0
G
surface of the worm wheel nave thoroughly

with a clean cloth.
Carefully push the worm wheel into its
position on the shaft.
13. Clean the
the inner surf
surface
ace of the clamping
clamping
element and oil it. The oil must be of the
same quality as is used in the gear housing.
Slip the clamping element onto the worm
wheel. The tightening is described later in this
assembly instruction.
1
1
8
3
1
2
0
G
14. Mount the

the ball bearing
bearing (not
(not heated)
heated) on the
free end of the shaft. Apply the mounting tool
and hit a few blows on the latter to ascertain
that the bearing is in the correct position.
15. Clean the

the bearing seat
seat in the
the bearing shield.
shield. 1
1
Check that the tolerance ring is position 6
5
8
4
0
(renewed at Major Service). G
16. Renew the

the gasket
gasket and fit the bearing
bearing shield.
shield.
Note that the shield can be fitted in one
position only.
If necessary, pull it into position using the
screws or tap its centre with the tin hammer.
1
4
7
5
8
4
0
G
131
CAUTION
Crush hazard
The shield is quite

q uite heavy.
heavy. Hold the
t he shield
firmly or use two longer screws without
heads as guide pins to prevent dropping it
during assembly.
assembly. These screws are included
in the tool kit.
1
1
7
9
0
0
S
17. Check the

the radial
radial wobble
wobble of the Worm
Worm wheel
shaft by first clamping a dial indicator in a
magnetic support and fasten it to the surface
for the shaft

wheel wormbywheel
hand.guard.
Turn the worm
wor m
Permissible radial wobble is maximum 0,10

Permissible
mm..
mm
If the wobble is greater, the worm wheel shaft

must be removed from the frame for closer
examination. Get in touch with your Alfa Laval
representative as the worm wheel
whe el shaft may
need to be renewed.
NOTE
Excessive wobble on the worm wheel shaft

may cause vibration and noise.
1
3
1
6
4
2
0
G
Measurement of the radial wobble

132
3.7.3 Verti
rtical dr
driving d
de
evice
✔ Check point
‘‘3.3.15 Worm wheel and worm; wear of
teeth” on page 85
1. Wipe
Wipe off and
and oil
oil the bearing
bearing seat
seat bef
before
ore fitt
fitting
ing
the ball bearing.
1
1
0
9
8
1
0
G
2. Fit the ball

ball bearing
bearing,, spaci
spacing
ng slee
sleeve
ve,, spring
spring
holder, springs, spring holder and ball bearing
in the ball bearing housing.
1
1
1
6
8
4
0
G
Note! The deep groove ball bearing (A) is to

be mounted in the upper housing and the
angular ball bearing (B) in the lower one.
Note! Turn
Note! T urn the an
angular
gular ball bearing (B) the
th e
right way - IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT! The The wider shoulder
of the inner race must face upwards.
1
1
0
6
8
4
0
G
133
3. Heat
Heat the
the com
compl
plet
ete unit to 125 °C.
e unit
NOTE
correct way,
chapter way , see
‘‘2.7.1 theand
Ball detailed
roller description
bear ings” onin
bearings”
page 41.
41.
4. Fit the unit

unit on
on the spindle
spindle while
while stil
stilll hot.
hot.
Lock with the oil fan.
Left-hand thread!
1
1
3
6
8
4
0
G
5. Fit the axial

axial buff
buffer
er in
in the
the spring
spring housin
housing.
g.
It is recommended to support the spring
housing so the spindle is free below.
1
1
4
6
8
4
0
G
134
6. Place
Place the
the spin
spindle
dle unit in the
the sprin
spring
g housi
housing.
ng.
1
1
5
6
8
4
0
G
7. Fit buffe
buffers
rs,, spring
springs
s and
and scre
screw
w plugs
plugs..
1
1
6
6
8
4
0
G
135
8. Heat
Heat ball
ball beari
bearings
ngs (3)
(3) and (6) to 125 °C.
and (6) °C.
Fit the ball bearing (6), spacing sleeve (5),
spring (4), ball bearing (3), lock washer (2),
and round nut (1) onto worm and lock with
washer.
1
3
7
6
8
4
0
G
9. Fit the worm with

with sprin
spring
g comp
componen
onentt to the
spring housing.
1
1
8
6
8
4
0
G
10. Fit the convey

conveyor
or with the drill marks facing
facing the
threads of the spindle.
1
1
9
6
8
4
0
G
11. Heat the

the ball
ball bearing to 125 °C and
bearing to °C and fit it to the
spindle.
1
3
0
7
8
4
0
G
136
12. Fit the intermediate

intermediate washer,
washer, the lock washer
washer,
the round nut and lock the washer.
1
1
1
7
8
4
0
G
13. Fit a new

new packing
packing and O-ring.
O-ring. If the stud bolts
bolts
have been removed, refit them and lock with
Loctite 270.
1
1
1
8
0
5
0
G
14. Fit the lifting

lifting eye
eye on the spindle top.
top. Carefully
Carefully
lower the spindle into the frame.
Guide the bottom bearing into the bottom
sleeve.
sleev e. If it does not
no t completely enter its seat,
tap the spindle top gently with a tin hammer.
1
1
3
7
8
4
0
G
15. Fit the packing

packing and spring
spring housing cover
cover..
Secure the spindle unit in the frame with the
nuts. Lock them with Loctite 242.
1
1
2
3
8
4
0
G
137
16. Knock
Knock down the spindle
spindle with
with a few
few taps on
the spindle top with the tin hammer. Tighten
the screw plugs.
Rotate the spindle a few turns to make sure
that there is no obstruction.
1
2
1
3
8
4
0
G
17. Fit O-ring

O-ring and protecti
protecting
ng hood.
hood.
1
1
0
3
8
4
0
G
18. Fit the

the throw-of
throw-offf collar
collar..
Left-hand thread!
Fit the O-ring and protecting plate. Rotate the
spindle again to make sure that there is no
obstruction.

1
1
7
7
8
4
0
G
138
19. Fit the hood

hood above
above the top bearing
bearing and rotate
rotate
the spindle once more to check for clearance.
20. Rotate the spindle
spindle by
by rotating
rotating the coupling
coupling
drum by hand and check for smooth run. No
scraping or other jarring sounds must be
heard.
1
1
9
1
8
6
0
G
21. Check
Check the radial wobble
wobble of the bowl
bowl spindle.
spindle.
NOTE
Spindle wobble will cause rough bowl
running. This leads to vibration and reduces
lifetime of ball bearings.
• Fit a dial indicator in a support

suppor t and fasten it to
the frame.
1
2
5
1
9
1
0
G
Measurement of the radial wobble
• Use the coupling drum

dr um to revolve the spindle
manually.
• Measure the wobble at the top of the tapered

end of the
th e spindle. Permissible radial wobble
is maximum 0,04 mm. mm.
• If wobble is too large, renew all the ball
bearings on the spindle.
• Measure wobble after assembly.

assembly. If it is still 1
1
9
1
8
excessive,
excessive, the spindle is probably damaged 6
0
G
and must be renewed.
139
22. Fit the oil drain plug

plug and pour oil into worm
gear housing. The oil level should be slightly
above middle of the sight glass.
Oil volume: approx. 8,5 litres
Suitable oil brands can be found in ‘‘2.5.3
Recommended oil brands” on page 37.37 .
23. Fit the worm gear
gear cover
cover and its gasket
gasket
covering the worm gear housing.
Also fit the coupling cover (with the brake) if
removed.
WARNING
1
Disintegration hazards 3
8
5
8
4
0
G
When power cables have been connected,
always
directioncheck
of thedirection
motor fanof must
rotation. The
correspond to
2
8
8
6
0
0
the arrow on the plate fixed on the motor S
flange. If incorrect, vital rotating parts could

unscrew causing disintegration of the
machine.
140
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Index
A Repair of galling 80
Assembly Speed sensor 86
General directions 49 Springs for operating mechanism 84
Inlet/outlet anf frame hood 103 Vibration analysis 42
Tools (special) 50 Vibration sensor 86
Vertical driving device 127 Wear liners 75
Worm wheel and worm - wear of teeth 30
B Cleaning
Bowl discs 29
Bearings Cleaning agents 27
Maintenance directions 43 External cleaning 28
Replacement on horizontal driving device 118 Corrosion 72
Bowl Coupling
Dismantling 56 Axial play 130
BowlDismantling
body and operating mechanism 62 Cover interlocking switch (option)

Check point 87
Bowl discs Cracks 74
Cleaning 29
D

Bowl spindle
Assembly 127 Daily checks 21
Check point 71 139
,
Dismantling
Dismantling 108 Bowl body and operating mechanism 62
Radial wobble 139 Bowl hood and disc stack 56
Brake General directions 49
Renewing of friction pad 124 Tools 50
Vertical driving device 108
C Dismantling.Vertical driving device 110
Check points
E
Ball and roller bearings 43

Before shutdowns 47 Erosion 75

Bowl hood seal ring 70 Exploded views
Brake 124 Bowl body and operating mechanism 62
Buffer springs and ball bearing housing 126 Bowl hood and disc stack 56
Cleaning agents 27 Horizontal driving device 118
Cleaning of bowl discs 29 Operating water device 66
Corrosion 72
Coupling, axial play 130 F
Cover interlocking switch (option) 87
Cracks 74 Frame feet
Dosing ring 75 Replacement 26
Erosion 75
External cleaning 28 G
Guide surfaces 79
Lock ring - priming 122 Gear
Oil change procedure 33 Wear of teeth
30
Operating mechanism 83 Guide surfaces
Intermediate Service 79
Operating slide 84 Intermediate Service 79
Repair of galling 80
145
H O
Horizontal driving device Oil. See Lubricants
Check point 30 132
, Operating liquid device
Dismantling 118 Dismantling 66
I S
Intermediate Service Safety Instructions 9
Dismantling 51 Service kits 20
Intermediate service 17 22
, Shutdown 47
Spare parts 20
L Speed sensor
Check point 86
Lock ring
Priming 122 T
Wear and damage 82
Lubricants Tightening torques
Lubrication chart, general, oil groups 34 Frame feet 26
Oil change interval 36 Holder for rubber buffers on worm wheel 131
Oil change procedure 33 Screws, common 50
Oil level 33 Speed sensor 86
Recommended lubricating oils 36 Vibration sensor 86
Recommended oil brands 37
Lubrication of electric motor 21 V
M Vertical driving device
Assembly 127
Maintenance intervals 18 Check point 71 139
,
Maintenance logs Dismantling 108

3-year Service (3S) 26 Vibration
Daily checks 21 Vibration analysis 42
Intermediate Service (IS) 22 Vibration sensor
Major Service (MS) 24 Check point 86
Oil change 21
Maintenance, general information W
Ball and roller bearings 43
Before shutdowns 47 Warning signs 14

Wear liners in bowl, check point 75
Cleaning
Maintenance intervals
27
17 Worm gear
Maintenance procedure 19 Wear of teeth 30
Oil change procedure 33 Worm wheel shaft
Service kits 20 Radial wobble 132
Vibration analysis 42
Major service 17 24
,
Metal surfaces
Cleaning and cleaning agents 27 28
,
Corrosion 72
Cracks 74
Erosion 75
Motor
Cleaning 28
Lubrication 21

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Product No. 881135-21-01/5

1.1 Warning signs in text 14

1.2 Environmental issues 15

2.1 Periodic maintenance 17

2.6.1 Vibration analysis 42

3.3.8 Guide surfaces 79

3.3.19 Limits switch 87

3.6.3 Brake 124

3.7 Major Service (MS), assembly 127

Read and understand instruction manuals

Not following the instructions can result in

In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions

The centrifuge includes parts that rotate at high

Manufacturing tolerances are extremely fine.

• If excessive vibration occurs, stop

• Use the separator only for the purpose

• Check that the gear ratio is correct for

frequency controlled motor, it is

• Wear on the large lock ring thread must

• Inspect regularly for corrosion

• Make sure that rotating parts have come

• To avoid accidental start,

before start. All

• Follow local regulations for electrical

• Use correct lifting tools and follow lifting

• Use ear protection in noisy

• Lubrication oil and various machine

Skin irritation hazards

• When using chemical cleaning agents,

protection etc. 5

• Use of lubricants in various situations.

• Sharp edges on bowl discs and threads

• Risk for accidental release of snap rings

• Risk for unhealthy dust when handling

1.1 Warning signs in text

DANGER indicates an imminently

WARNING indicates a potentially

CAUTION indicates a potentially

1.2 Environmental iis

Packing material consists

Wood and cardboard boxes can be reused,

2.1 Periodic maintenance

Separator parts that are either worn beyond

2.1.2 Maintenance intervals

2.1 Periodic maintenance 2 Maintenance Directions

Intermediate Service (IS)

Major Service (MS)

3-year Service (3S)

Periodic maintenance schedule

Installation 1st year 2nd year 3rd year

2 Maintenance Directions 2.1 Periodic maintenance

2.1 Periodic maintenance 2 Maintenance Directions

2.1.4 Service kits

in the 3S kit. Kits are available for Intermediate Service, Major

Use of imitation par ts may cause severe

2 Maintenance Directions 2.2 Maintenance Logs

2.2 Maintenance Logs

2.2.3 Oil change

Main component and activity Part Page Notes

When the separator is running for short periods, the

2.2 Maintenance Logs 2 Maintenance Directions

Total running hours: Product No: 881135-21-01/4