Maintenance Manual of

LWS500A 3-phase Horizontal Spiral Unloading

Centrifuges

Nanjing FiveMen Machine Co., Ltd.

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 Table of contents

I Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 3

II Overview ................................................................................................................. 7

III Belt Tension / Replacement .................................................................................... 8

IV Removal / Assembly of Drive Differential ............................................................. 9

V Removal / Assembly of Drum................................................................................ 10

VI Removal / Assembly of Drum Bearing Block at the Feed End ............................. 10

VII Removal / Assembly of Drum Bearing at the Drive End ................................... 12

VIII Removal / Assembly of Spiral ............................................................................ 12

IX Removal / Assembly of Spiral Bearing at the Drive End ...................................... 13

X Removal / Assembly of Spiral Bearing at the Feed End ........................................ 14

XI Removal of Differential Mechanism ..................................................................... 15

XII Figures, Names and Figure Numbers of Running Parts ..................................... 17

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I Safety Instructions
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in serious personal injuries or
damage to property

Horizontal Spiral Centrifuge

1. Without our prior written approval, don’t use the horizontal spiral centrifuge to
separate the flammable, toxic, corrosive or radioactive substances.
2. Please read this Manual and abide by all the requirements given herein before
installation and operation of the horizontal spiral centrifuge.
3. Don’t run the centrifuge in the 24 mm/s vibration condition.
4. Don’t run the centrifuge when the material temperature exceeds the centrifuge
data standard given in the Manual.
5. It’s prohibited to start up the horizontal spiral centrifuge when ice, frozen object
or hardened material exists in the drum.
6. Don’t exceed the maximum drum speed or solid density given on the nameplate
or data pages of the horizontal spiral centrifuge.
7. Regularly check all the automatic shutdown devices and the normal monitoring
systems.
8. Don’t detach the horizontal spiral centrifuge until it’s completely shut down and
powered off, the circuit is effectively cut off, and the disconnected main switch
has been safely and completely locked.
9. Don’t run the centrifuge where cracks, dents, holes or grooves, etc. occur to the
drum, motor or the supporting structure.
10. Before consulting us for opinions, don’t use the centrifuge for the purposes other
than those given in the original purchase documents or for processing other
materials.
11. Follow all the lubricating steps and time schedules.
12. Regularly (at least once a year) check the foundation and the support structure of
the horizontal spiral centrifuge, and the protective cover, bolt fastness, as well as
pipeline connections thereof.
13. Don’t put rags or clothes in the vicinity of the turning equipment.
14. Always follow the manufacturer's suggestions in conducting disassembly,
assembly, operation and maintenance in the given orders and steps.
15. Allow only those have been trained to conduct centrifuge operation, cleaning,
disassembly or assembly.

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16. Don’t run the horizontal spiral centrifuge before total installations have been
done.
17. Don’t run the horizontal spiral centrifuge when the motor running direction is
opposite to the arrow direction or the direction otherwise specified.
18. If the horizontal spiral centrifuge is equipped with frequency converter, ensure
that the highest frequency will not lead to its over-speed running.
19. If any hot or corrosive liquid is processed by the horizontal spiral centrifuge,
ensure that no accidental splash will injure the personnel staying near the middle
line.
20. If in the standstill state, the horizontal spiral centrifuge is full of a great deal of
hot or corrosive liquid, don't start the feeding device because the fluid may injure
the personnel staying near the middle line.
21. Before turning on the discharge valve or starting the discharge pump, including
any liquid and solid discharge devices, don’t start the feed pump or rinse the
centrifuge.
22. Don’t touch the solid material that’s discharged from the centrifuge because the
rapidly discharged lumps may cause injury.
23. When hoisting the whole horizontal spiral centrifuge or any parts like the drum
assembly with belt, ensure that the lifted machine or parts will not fall from the
belt.

Electrical Circuit Connection

1. Install all the equipment and grounding wires as required by local power
management authority.
2. Install the main clutch or a circuit breaker at the main power supply so as to shut
down the machine in its operation.
3. Ensure that the voltage and frequency are the same as those indicated on the
nameplate of the motor or other electrical equipment.
4. Power off all equipments in connecting or disconnecting the equipment under
test.

Repair
Before consulting us for opinions, don’t overhaul the horizontal spiral centrifuge.
1. Without receiving our prior written approval and instructions, don’t weld or heat
with open flame or change the drum shell, hub, differential base, shaft or other
running parts in any cases. Disregarding this clause will cause parts rapture and
even severe equipment damage or personal injury.

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2. Don’t run the horizontal spiral centrifuge immediately after the repair until the
belts and other security devices are re-attached.
3. Don’t exceed the maximum load capacity of the lifting tool; only use dedicated
tools for special operations.
4. Use our parts to replace the worn or damaged parts only, and we won’t assume
any responsibility for the property damage or personnel injury arising from
failure to use our original parts.
5. Don’t mix up different drum parts because dedicated parts are used to maintain
the balance as a complete mechanism.

Motor
1. When the horizontal spiral centrifuge is equipped with a flameproof motor and a
controller, don’t run it until all components are installed pursuant to the
appropriate standards.
2. When the motor does not work, disconnect the power in no time.
3. Always lubricate the bearings as specified by the motor manufacturer.
4. Don't run the motor being overheated by frequent starting and stopping; before
each re-startup, ensure that its temperature drops to the ambient temperature
(designated on the nameplate).
5. Don’t run the motor when its turning parts are found in poor running.

Corrosion, Erosion and Etch Pits of Centrifuge

Users of high-speed centrifugal separation equipment shall be aware of the fact that
the equipment working in the severely corrosive or erosive environment will be
damaged after a period of time according to the degree of exposure or possible misuse.
In addition, extremely high force will generate in the equipment running. Therefore,
protective measures must be taken to prevent the cracks arising from misuse, erosion,
corrosion, chemical etch pits or pressure, which may expend the damage.

Follow These Suggestions and Measures:

1. Check the drum’s apparent corrosion and erosion at least on two-month basis.
2. Don’t run the machine in the following circumstances:
2.1 The running parts are worn through.
2.2 The running parts are so worn that 2 mm deep groove is formed thereon.
2.3 Cracks appear in the running parts.
2.4 The running parts are chemically corroded to the degree that 2mm pits are
formed thereon.

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3. Monitoring of chemical etch pits
Any chemical etch pits, even less than 2 mm in depth, shall be monitored
carefully. They are almost all due to chloride’s corrosion to the protection film on
the stainless steel drum surface. It’s usually found under the sediments that attach
to the drum wall and deny removal, and high temperature and high acidity will
catalyze the process.
4. Pay special attention to the drum bolts. If chloride is contained in the processed
liquid or in the cleaning agents, please check it at least once a year, and replace it
every three years. If you have any questions, please contact us.
On the repair or replacement of the drum shell or other parts on which etch pits
exist, please contact us.
5. In the operation process without material, temperature of the machine will rise
greatly. Therefore, in the absence of material, the maximum running time of the
machine is two hours.
Operations beyond two hours:
Switch off the machine, or
Reduce the running speed to 600-800min-1, or
Cool it down.
6. Emergency treatment
In case of emergency, stop the machine / equipment in no time.
Before re-starting it, confirm all faults have been eliminated.
7. Repair or disassembly
Any repair or disassembly of the machine shall only be conducted by the operator
pursuant to the instructions and operating manual. The maintenance and repair
works not listed in the operating manual shall only be conducted by the personnel
authorized by the company.
Don’t put any objects on the machine to prevent it from dropping into the
protective cover, colliding with the running parts and being thrown out.
Before doing repair and assembly works, be sure to:
Switch off the centrifuge
Wait till the machine stops completely
(max. 45 minutes according to the model of the machine)
Check all rotors stop completely (e.g. main motor impeller)
Confirm the machine will not restart (e.g. locking the main control cabinet)
All operation and repair works must be based on the relevant regulations and the

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 overview.
Centrifuge operator must read and comprehend the operating manual and be
familiar with the operation of the plant.
Electrical equipment and wiring shall only be operated by the trained electricians
pursuant to relevant regulations and the overview.

II Overview
After reading the centrifuge repair and maintenance manual, the maintenance
personnel shall be able to conduct relevant jobs.
1. Before doing any repair and disassembly work, be sure to:
Switch off the centrifuge
Wait till the machine stops completely
(max. 45 minutes according to the model of the machine)
Check all rotors stop completely (e.g. main motor impeller)
Confirm the machine will not restart (e.g. locking the main control cabinet)

2. Be sure to check the seals at each disassembly, and replace the same when it’s
necessary.

3. Use only the spare parts provided or confirmed by us.

This clause also applies to the bolts or other fasteners because in order to ensure
the safety performance of the centrifuge, bolts or other fasteners are given special
material or strength requirements.

4. Safe hoisting
The centrifuge or parts thereof shall be lifted with approved lifting and stopping
devices. The devices shall have adequate hoisting capacity and be operated in the
complete technical conditions.

5. Cleaning in the maintenance

After the machine is disassembled, all parts thereof must be cleaned carefully.
The removed parts shall be placed on the clean soft blocks (woods) to prevent the
surfaces and interfaces from damage, and shall also be covered in no time to
avoid dirt.

6. Pay attention to dynamic balance marks

Centrifuge’s turning part has been subject to dynamic balance in the processing.

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 In order to avoid any torque arising from the repaired parts, these parts have been
marked nearby. In the assembly, pay attention to the marks shown on the hub,
conical drum, cylindrical drum, drum cover and drum flange.

Be attentive to the dynamic balance marks during assembly!

Wrong assembly will lead to substantial imbalances in the running of the centrifuge,
resulting in damages to the bearing or machine parts.

III Belt Tension / Replacement

Regularly check the belt tension!

Belt with insufficient tension will slide and cause fire! !

1. Remove the belt protective cover.

2. Loosen the bolts on the fixed motor connecting board; tension the belt by
regulating the regulation screw;
In replacing the belt, firstly unscrew the screw to relax the belt, then change and
tension it.
Check the belt tightness
(In the checking, press downward for 7/11 mm with 50/75 N force in the central
position between two shafts)

3. At the gear box, turn the drum by hand to check the belt tightness again.
Warning:
Don’t reach hand into the belt!
Fingers and hands may be bruised or cut off!

4. Tighten the bolt (1)

5. Mount the belt protective cover

Note: The belts shall be replaced in set (length!)
Check the belt tightness in about three hours after the running.

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IV Removal / Assembly of Drive Differential

1. Remove the drive’s protective cover;

2. Loosen the belt (see Section 1) and remove it;
3. Unscrew the bolt ;
4. Tie the differential with crane’s sliding rope;
5. Eject the differential with push-out screw;
6. Conduct assembly in a sequence opposite to the above said.

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V Removal / Assembly of Drum

1. Discharge material and remove the feeding tube;

2. Remove the belt protective cover, and open the upper cover;
3. Release the hexagonal nut on the frame flange, and tension the belt by regulating
the regulation screw;
4. And then remove the belt;
5. Remove the sensor and lubricating oil tube from the drum body;
6. Remove the bearing block locating pin; unscrew and remove two bolts from the
main bearing block;
7. Lift the drum body with hoister, be attentive to the center of mass of it;
8. Put the cylindrical part of the drum body on the sleeper and ensure it won’t turn;
9. Conduct assembly in a sequence opposite to the above said.

VI Removal / Assembly of Drum Bearing Block at the Feed End

1. Remove the fixing screw at point 2;

2. Lift the optional drum bearing block at the feed end with lifting device, with
proper tension of the lifting rope;

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3. Entirely remove the drum bearing block from the feed end with a long push-out
screw at the ejection hole of point ;
4. Remove the connectors with dedicated wrench;
5. 5 Remove the fastening nut with dedicated wrench;
6. Remove the screws from the gland and the dial with a wrench;
7. Remove the screw from the gland, and eject the gland and dial with a long
push-out screw;
8. Remove the screw from the gland, then remove gland ;
9. Unscrew the screws from the fixed ring and remove the fixed ring;
10. Entirely remove the impeller casing , centripetal pump and eccentric sleeve ;
11. Entirely remove the bearing block with a puller or other tools;
12. Remove screw from gland , and then remove gland with the push-out screw;
13. Remove the bearing
14. Conduct assembly in a sequence opposite to the above said.

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VII Removal / Assembly of Drum Bearing at the Drive End

1. Remove the screw that fits the connecting flange ;

2. Remove the connecting flange with push-out screw;
3. Entirely remove the bearing block;
4. Remove the screw from the bearing block and then the glands ;
5. Remove the bearing from the bearing block;
6. Remove the bearing inner ring from the small end-cap shaft;
7. Conduct assembly in a sequence opposite to the above said.

VIII Removal / Assembly of Spiral

1. Remove the fixing screw between drum flange and drum ;

2. Remove the two screws from the drum flange (turn right);
3. Turn the spiral; remove from the two screw holes the six screws that connect
gland and spiral ;
4. Disengage the drum flange from the drum with push-out screw;
5. Disengage the drum flange from the spiral with push-out screw, and entirely

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 remove the drum flange;
6. Lift the spiral from the drum with a proper lifting device;
7. Conduct assembly in a sequence opposite to the above said.

IX Removal / Assembly of Spiral Bearing at the Drive End

1. Remove the gland fixing screw and eject gland with push-out screw;
2. Remove the bearing outer ring;
3. Remove the bearing inner ring;
4. Conduct assembly in a sequence opposite to the above said.

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X Removal / Assembly of Spiral Bearing at the Feed End
1. Remove the screw from gland , and take out gland ;
2. Remove the screw from seal , and take it out;
3. Remove the screw from sealing ring , and take it out;
4. Remove the screw from gland , and remove the bearing box with push-out screw;
5. Remove the shaft collar (not shown in the 3D graph);
6. Remove the bearing with a puller or other tools;
7. Remove gland ;
8. Remove the inner ring screw, then remove the inner ring ;
9. Remove the distributor screw, then remove the distributor ;
10. Conduct assembly in a sequence opposite to the above said.

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XI Removal of Differential Mechanism
1. Remove the screws that fix the left box cover and the pin gear housing ;
2. Entirely lift output part;
3. Remove the gland fixing screw and remove the gland;
4. Remove the shaft collar with tool;
5. Remove the output disc;
6. Remove the bearing;
7. Then remove the input part;
8. Remove the round nuts ;
9. Remove the retaining ring ;
10. Remove the input shaft with a tool;
11. Take out the cycloidal gear, spacer ring, eccentric sleeve and bearing;
12. Remove the bearing.
The assembly sequence is opposite to the above steps.
Note: In the assembly, be attentive to the position of the cycloidal gear.
(For planetary differentials, if damaged, they shall be returned to the manufacturer for
repair)

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ITEM TH NAME STANDARD
1 pin %%C27x88
2 W54050008 Left wear ring
3 screw GB70-85 M12X30
4 Cycloidal gear
5 pin %%C10x80
6 W54050005 housing
7 Pin set %%C14x%%C10x50
8 Spacer ring %%C296x%%C259x12
9 Pin set %%C35x%%C27x50
10 W54050007 Right box cover
11 W54050009 Right wear ring
12 Ball bearing 502319
13 Ball bearing 6212
14 screw GB70-85 M6X25
15 W54050003 Oil seal gland
16 key GB1096-79 14X32
17 W54050012 retainer
18 W54050011 retainer
19 Skeleton seal 70x90x10
20 ring 110x2.65
21 W54050013 Input shaft
22 key GB1096-79 14X50
23 sleeve 43e2.5
24 plug DIN 908 - M20 x 1.5
25 seal DIN 7603 - A21 x 26

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 26 ring 355x5.3
27 W54050014 collar
28 ring 170x3.55
29 W54050004 Oil seal gland
30 W54050010 Output disc
Lock washer
31 Slotted round GB858 42
32 nut GB/T812 M42X1.5
33 Shaft collar GB894.1-89 110
34 Skeleton seal 110x140x12
35 Ball bearing 6022
36 screw GB70-85 M8X25
37 Ball bearing 16024
38 W54050006 left box cover

XII Figures, Names and Figure Numbers of Running Parts

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ITEM TH NAME STANDARD
81 W54010007 Ball bearing boxs
80 W54010005 gland
79 screw GB70-85 M10X120
78 W54010001 Connecting flange
77 screw GB70-85 M16X60
76 W54010004 gland
75 Ball bearing NU1030MC3
74 W54010003 gland
73 Oil cup M10X1
72 A seal JB/T6994 -93 VD190A
71 W54010005 gland
70 W54010033 gland
69 screw GB70-85 M16X45
68 screw GB70-85 M8X25
67 W54010030 Skeleton seal
66 Skeleton seal 145x125x12
65 Skeleton seal 105x130x12
64 W54010010 gland
63 W54010013 gland
62 MA47U seal Ma47/115059
61 W5401C000 gland
60 screw GB80-85 M8X10
59 W54010018 gland
58 screw GB80-85 M8X6
57 screw GB70-85 M6X16
56 screw GB70-85 M10X35
55 screw GB70-85 M10X30
54 O ring 160x3.55
53 W54A18000 pump
52 screw GB70-85 M16X45
51 W54A10001
50 O ring 145x3.1
49 W54010002 Ball bearing boxs
48 Ball bearing 6228MC4
47 W54010008 gland
46 O ring 140x3.55
45 W54016000 Pump casing
44 W54010029 Copper stopper
43 O ring 85x2.65
42 O ring 70x2.65
41 W54010021 gland
40 W54010025 Tube

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39 W54010014 nut
38 O ring 100x3.55
37 W54014000 gland
36 W54010031 gland
35 W54010020 screw
34 W5401A000 Regulating
33 screw GB70-85 M12X55
32 W54010032 gland
31 O ring 155x3.55
30 W54A12000 Drum flange
29 screw GB70-85 M8X25
28 O ring 325X3.55
27 O ring 10X2.65
26 screw GB70-85 M12X50
25 W54A19000
24 W54A1A000 gland
23 W54010016 gland
22 O ring 190x3.55
21 W54010017 Ball bearing boxs
20 Ball bearing 7221
19 O ring 160x3.55
18 screw GB70-85 M6X12
17 O ring 105x3.55
16 W54010015 gland
15 screw GB70-85 M8X30
Drum flange
14 W54015000 distribution
13 O ring 51.5X3.55
12 W54A11000
11 W5401B000 feeding
10 W54013000 Spiral
9 screw GB70-85 M6X20
8 Pin GB11-86 A16X35
7 Shaft collar GB/T894.1-86 105
6 Ball bearing NA4922
5 W54010009 Seal gland
4 O ring 150x2.65
Spiral Small end
3 W54010012 cover shaft
Small end cover
2 W54017000 shaft
1 screw GB77-85 M6x6

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