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Alfa Laval Tumba AB
Separator Manuals, dept. PPDM
SE-147 80 Tumba, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 530 650 00
Telefax: +46 8 530 310 40
Printed in Sweden, 01-08
© Alfa Laval Tumba AB 2001

This publication or any part thereof may not be
reproduced or transmitted by any process or
means without prior written permission of
Alfa Laval Tumba AB.
Contents
1 Read this first 7
2 Safety Instructions 9
3 Separator Basics 15
3.1 Basic principles of separation 16

3.2 Design and function 18
3.3 Definitions 28
4 Operating Instructions 29
4.1 Operating routine 30
5 Service Instructions 35
5.1 Periodic maintenance 37

5.2 Maintenance Logs 41
5.3 Check points at Intermediate Service (IS) 47
5.4 Check points at Major Service (MS) 64
5.5 Lifting instructions 78
5.6 Cleaning 79
5.7 When changing oil 83
5.8 Vibration 87
5.9 Common maintenance directions 89
6 Dismantling/Assembly 93
6.1 Introduction 94
6.2 Inlet/outlet, frame hood (IS) 96
6.3 Bowl hood and disc stack (IS) 101
6.4 Bowl body and operating mechanism (IS) 115
6.5 Operating water device (IS) 126
6.6 Vertical driving device (MS) 134
6.7 Horizontal driving device (MS) 150
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7 Trouble-tracing 163
7.1 FOPX mechanical functions 164

7.2 Separating functions 168
7.3 Vibration switch (option) 171
8 Technical Reference 173
8.1 Technical data 174

8.2 Basic size drawing 176
8.3 Connection list 178
8.4 Interface description 180
8.5 Water quality 184
8.6 Lubricants 185
8.7 Drawings 193
8.8 Storage and installation 199
Index 209
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Study 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.
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1 Read this first
This manual is designed for operators and service

engineers working with the Alfa Laval separator
FOPX 614TFD-20.
For information concerning the function of the
separator, see chapter ‘‘3 Separator Basics” on
page 15 and chapter ‘‘8 Technical Reference” on
page 173.
If the separator has been delivered and installed
by Alfa Laval as part of a processing system, this
manual is a part of the system documentation. In
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this case, study carefully all the instructions in the
system documentation.
Separator Manual and Spare Parts Catalogue
In addition to this Separator Manual a Spare
Parts Catalogue, SPC is supplied.
This Separator Manual consists of:
Safety Instructions
Pay special attention to the safety instructions for
the separator. Not following the safety instructions
can cause accidents resulting in damage to
equipment and serious injury to personnel.
Separator Basics
Read this chapter if you are not familiar with this
type of separator.
Operating Instructions
This chapter contains operating instructions for
the separator only.
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1 Read this first
Service Instructions
This chapter gives instructions for daily checks,
cleaning, oil changes, servicing and check points.
Dismantling / Assembly
This chapter contains step-by-step instructions for
dismantling and assembly of the separator for
service and repair.
Trouble-tracing
Refer to this chapter if the separator functions
abnormally.
If the separator has been installed as part of a
processing system always refer to the Trouble-
tracing part of the system documentation first.
Technical Reference
This chapter contains technical data concerning
the separator and drawings.
Index
This chapter contains an alphabetical list of
subjects, with page references.
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2 Safety Instructions
The centrifugal separator includes parts that

rotate at high speed. This means that:
• Kinetic energy is high
• Great forces are generated
• Stopping time is long
Manufacturing tolerances are extremely fine.

Rotating parts are carefully balanced to reduce
undesired vibrations that can cause a breakdown.
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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 and/or injury.
The following basic safety instructions therefore
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.
• Use only Alfa Laval genuine spare parts
and the special tools supplied.
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DANGER
Disintegration hazards
• Use the separator only for the purpose

and parameter range specified by
Alfa Laval.
• If excessive vibration occurs, stop
separator and keep bowl filled with
liquid during rundown.
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• When power cables are connected,
always check direction of motor rotation.
If incorrect, vital rotating parts could
unscrew.
• Check that the gear ratio is correct for
power frequency used. If incorrect,
subsequent overspeed may result in a
serious break down.
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• Welding or heating of parts that rotate
can seriously affect material strength.
• 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.
• Inspect regularly for corrosion and
erosion damage. Inspect frequently if
process liquid is corrosive or erosive.
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DANGER
Entrapment hazards
• Make sure that rotating parts have come

to a complete standstill before starting
any dismantling work.
• To avoid accidental start, switch off and
lock power supply before starting any
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dismantling work.
• Assemble the machine completely
before start. All covers and guards must
be in place.
Electrical hazards
• Follow local regulations for electrical
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installation and earthing (grounding).
WARNING
Crush hazards
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• Use correct lifting tools and follow lifting
instructions.
• Do not work under a hanging load.
Noise hazards
• Use ear protection in noisy

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environments.
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CAUTION
Burn hazards
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• Lubrication oil and various machine
surfaces can be hot and cause burns.
Cut hazards
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• Sharp edges on separator discs and lock
ring threads can cause cuts.
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Warning signs in the text

Pay 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
This type of safety instruction indicates a

situation which, if not avoided, could result in
fatal injury or fatal damage to health.
WARNING
Type of hazard

disabling injury or disabling damage to
health.
CAUTION
Type of hazard

light injury or light damage to health.
NOTE
This type of instruction indicates a situation
which, if not avoided, could result in damage
to the equipment.
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3 Separator Basics
Contents
3.1 Basic principles of separation 16
3.2 Design and function 18

3.2.1 Overview 18
3.2.2 Mechanical power transmission 19
3.2.3 Sensors and indicators 20
3.2.4 Process main parts 22
3.2.5 Separating function 25
3.2.6 Sludge discharge cycle 26
3.3 Definitions 28
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3.1 Basic principles of separation 3 Separator Basics
3.1 Basic principles of

separation
The purpose of separation can be:
• to free a liquid of solid particles,
• to separate two mutually insoluble liquids with
different densities while removing any solids
presents at the same time,
• to separate and concentrate solid particles
from a liquid.
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Sedimentation by gravity
Separation by gravity
A liquid mixture in a stationary bowl will clear
slowly as the heavy particles in the liquid mixture
sink to the bottom under the influence of gravity.
A lighter liquid rises while a heavier liquid and
solids sink.
Continuous separation and sedimentation can be
achieved in a settling tank having outlets
arranged according to the difference in density of
the liquids.
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Heavier particles in the liquid mixture will settle
and form a sediment layer on the tank bottom.
Sedimentation in a settling tank, with outlets making it
possible to separate the lighter liquid parts from the
heavier
Centrifugal separation
In a rapidly rotating bowl, the force of gravity is
replaced by centrifugal force, which can be
thousands of times greater.
Separation and sedimentation is continuous and
happens very quickly.
The centrifugal force in the separator bowl can
achieve in a few seconds what takes many hours
in a tank under influence of gravity.
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The centrifugal solution
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3 Separator Basics 3.1 Basic principles of separation
Separating temperatures
For some types of process liquids (e.g. mineral
oils) a high separating temperature will normally
increase the separation capacity. The
temperature influences oil viscosity and density
and should be kept constant throughout the
separation.
Viscosity
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Low viscosity facilitates separation. Viscosity can
be reduced by heating.
High viscosity (with low temperature)
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Low viscosity (with high temperature)
Density difference
The greater the density difference between the
two liquids, the easier the separation. The density
difference can be increased by heating.
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High density (with low temperature)

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Low density (with high temperature)
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3.2 Design and function 3 Separator Basics
3.2 Design and function
3.2.1 Overview
The separator comprises a processing part and a
driving part. It is driven by an electric motor (9).
Mechanically, the separator machine frame is
composed of a bottom part, a top part and a
frame hood. The motor is flanged to the frame as
shown in the illustration. The frame feet (6) are
vibration damping.
The bottom part of the separator contains the
horizontal driving device (4), driving shaft with
couplings (7, 8), a worm gear (5) and a vertical
spindle (3).
The bottom part also contains an oil bath for the
worm gear, a brake and a revolution counter.
The frame top part and the frame hood contain
the processing parts of the separator, the inlet,
outlets and piping (1).
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The liquid is cleaned in the separator bowl (2).
This is fitted on the upper part of the vertical
1. Inlet and outlet device
spindle and rotates at high speed in the space 2. Bowl
formed by the frame top part and frame hood. The 3. Vertical driving device with bowl spindle
bowl also contains the discharge mechanism 4. Horizontal driving device
which empties the sludge from the bowl. 5. Worm gear
6. Frame feet
The main inlets and outlets are shown with 7. Friction coupling
connection numbers in the illustration. These 8. Elastic coupling
numbers correspond with the numbers used in 9. Electric motor
the connection list and the basic size drawing
which can be found in chapter ‘‘8 Technical 201. Unseparated oil inlet
Reference” on page 173. 206. Displacement/conditioning water inlet
220. Clean oil outlet
221. Water outlet
222. Sludge discharge outlet
372. Bowl opening water inlet
376. Bowl closing and make-up water inlet
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3 Separator Basics 3.2 Design and function
3.2.2 Mechanical power

transmission
The main parts of the power transmission
between motor and bowl are illustrated in the
figure.
The friction coupling ensures a gentle start and
acceleration and at the same time prevents
overloading of the worm gear and motor.
The worm gear has a ratio which increases the
bowl speed several times compared with the
motor speed. For correct ratio see chapter ‘‘8.1
Technical data” on page 174.
To reduce bearing wear and the transmission of
bowl vibrations to the frame and foundation, the
top bearing of the bowl spindle is mounted in a
spring casing.
The worm wheel runs in a lubricating oil bath. The
bearings on the spindle and the worm wheel shaft
are lubricated by the oil splash produced by the
rotating worm wheel.
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1. Bowl spindle
2. Top bearing and spring casing
3. Worm wheel
4. Worm
5. Friction coupling
6. Worm wheel shaft
Brake
The separator is equipped with a brake to be
used when stopping the separator. The use of the
brake reduces the retardation time of the bowl
and critical speeds will therefore be quickly
passed.
The brake lining acts on the outside of the
coupling pulley.
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Applying (1) and releasing (2) of brake
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3.2.3 Sensors and indicators

Revolution counter (1)
A revolution counter indicates the speed of the
separator and is driven from the worm wheel
shaft. The correct speed is essential to achieve
the best separating results and for safety of
operation. The number of revolutions on the
revolution counter for correct speed is shown in
chapter ‘‘8 Technical Reference” on page 173.
Refer to name plate for speed particulars.
Sight glass (2)

The sight glass shows the oil level in the worm
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gear housing.
1. Revolution counter
2. Sight glass
Indicating pressure gauge (3) 3. Indicating pressure gauge
During normal operation, the indicating pressure 4. Sight glass wiper
5. Back pressure gauge
gauge in the water outlet will indicate pressure of
6. Vibration switch (option)
less than 1 bar. If the pressure increases and 7. Cover interlocking switch (option)
exceeds 1 bar, this indicates abnormal operating
conditions for the separator caused by:
• increased back pressure in the clean oil
outlet,
• clogged disc stack.
See also chapter ‘‘7.2.6 High pressure in oil
outlet” on page 170.
Sight glass wiper (4)

Cleaning of the sight glass for separated water
has to be done frequently.
The advantages of the wiper are:
• it is not necessary to stop the separator in
order to be able to clean the glass.
• oil contents in the water can be checked at a
glance.
• poor performance of the separator can be
checked; i.e. no water separated out.
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Clean the sight glass by turning it around the scraper
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Back pressure gauge (5)

Correct limits for the back pressure in the clean oil
outlet can be found in chapter ‘‘8.3 Connection
list” on page 178.
Increasing back pressure in the clean oil outlet
can be caused by:
• restriction in the outlet piping, e.g. a buckled
or bent pipe,
• increased throughput,
• increased viscosity, decreased separating
temperature.
Vibration switch (6, option)

The vibration switch, properly adjusted, trips on a
relative increase in vibration.
The vibration switch is sensitive to vibration in a
direction perpendicular to its base. It contains a
vibration detecting mechanism that actuates a
snap-action switch when the selected level of
vibration is exceeded. After the switch has tripped
it must be reset manually by pressing the button
on the switch.
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Cover interlocking switch (7, option) Reset push button on vibration switch
When provided, the cover interlocking switch

should be connected to the starter equipment so
that starting of the motor is prevented when the
separator hood is not (completely) closed.
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3.2.4 Process main parts
1. Upper paring camber

2. Flow control disc
3. Oil paring chamber
4. Small lock ring (with paring chamber cover)
5. Level ring
6. Distributor
7. Top disc
8. Bowl hood
9. Bowl disc stack
10. Large lock ring
11. Sludge port *
12. Sludge space
13. Bowl body
14. Operating slide *
15. Nozzle *
16. Nozzle *
17. Dosing ring *
18. Sliding bowl bottom *
19. Spring *
20. Upper paring disc
21. Oil paring disc
22. Inlet pipe
23. Distributing cone
24. Bowl hood seal ring *
25. Drain valve plug *
26. Opening chamber *
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27. Closing chamber *
28. Control paring disc *
29. Spring support * Separator bowl, feed and discharge assembly, control
paring disc and liquid flow.
201. Unseparated oil inlet Non-rotating parts are indicated by black shading.
206. Displacement/conditioning water inlet
221. Water outlet
372. Opening water inlet *
376. Closing and make-up water inlet *
*Parts effecting a sludge discharge
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Inlet and outlet device

The inlet and outlet device consists of the
following parts:
• The inlet (201). This comprises the pipe bend
and the long inlet pipe (22) which extends into
the middle of the bowl.
• The outlets (220, 221). These comprise the
discharge cover and the paring discs (20, 21)
which pump the separated oil and water out
of the bowl. Each paring disc is located in a
paring chamber (1, 3) in the top of the bowl.
The inlet and outlet device is held together by the
inlet pipe threading which is fixed to the oil paring
disc. O-rings and a seal ring seal the connections
between the parts.
The outlet connection housing is fastened to the
separator frame hood. Height adjusting rings
determine the height position of the paring discs
in the paring chambers.
Separator bowl
The separator bowl with its sludge discharge
mechanism is built-up as follows:
The bowl body (13) and bowl hood (8) are held
together by the large lock ring (10). Inside the
bowl are the distributing cone (23), the distributor
(6) and the disc stack (9). The disc stack is kept
compressed by the hood. The sliding bowl bottom
(18) forms an internal separate bottom in the
bowl.
The bowl top is covered by the paring chamber
cover (4). The space between this cover and the
top disc (7) is the upper paring chamber with the
upper paring disc which pumps the separated
water out of the bowl. The oil paring chamber with
its paring disc is located inside the upper part of
the top disc. From this space the cleaned oil is
pumped out of the bowl.
The sludge space (12) is the space between the
sliding bowl bottom and the bowl hood in the bowl
periphery. It is kept closed by the sliding bowl
bottom which seals against a seal ring (24) in the
bowl hood.
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Sludge discharge mechanism

At intervals decided by the operator, the sliding
bowl bottom drops to empty the bowl of sludge.
The sludge discharge mechanism, which controls
the sliding bowl bottom, comprises an operating
slide (14) and an operating water device. Passive
parts are, the dosing ring (17), nozzles (15, 16)
and drain valve plugs (25). The operating water
device on the underside of the bowl supplies
opening (372) and closing/make-up (376) water
to the discharge mechanism via the control paring
disc (28).
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3.2.5 Separating function

Unseparated oil is fed into the bowl through the
inlet pipe (6) and is pumped via the distributor (7)
towards the periphery of the bowl.
When the oil reaches slots in the base of the
distributor, it will rise through the channels formed
by the disc stack (8) where it is evenly distributed.
The oil is continuously cleaned as it travels
towards the center of the bowl. When the cleaned
oil leaves the disc stack it rises upwards, flows
over the level ring (5) and enters the oil paring
chamber. From the latter it is pumped by the oil
paring disc (4) and leaves the bowl through outlet
(220). Separated water, sludge and solid
particles, which are heavier than the oil, are
forced towards the periphery of the bowl and
collected in the sludge space (12).
The space between bowl hood (10) and top disc
(9) and also the upper paring chamber are filled
with oil, which is distributed over the entire
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circumference via the groove in the top disc.
During normal operation, the outlet for the upper
paring disc (2) is closed by the water drain valve Separating principle
(1).
1. Water drain valve
2. Upper paring disc
3. Flow control disc
4. Oil paring disc
5. Level ring
6. Inlet pipe
7. Distributor
8. Bowl disc stack
9. Top disc
10. Bowl hood
11. Sludge port
12. Sludge space
201. Unseparated oil, inlet

206. Displacement/conditioning water inlet
221. Water outlet
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3.2.6 Sludge discharge cycle

An interface (1) is formed between the oil and
water in the bowl. In order to achieve optimum
separation of the oil, the interface must be
maintained in the correct position, that is outside
the disc stack.
When the sludge space is filled up and water
approaches the disc stack, some droplets of
water start to escape with the cleaned oil. The
small increase of the water content in the cleaned
oil must be detected and initiate a short opening
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of the water drain valve or initiate a sludge
discharge cycle.
Correct interface position (1) is outside the disc stack
The separator discharges a fixed volume of
sludge and water. The discharge volume is
approximately 70% of the space outside the disc
stack, the so-called sludge space. The contents
of the discharge can contain some emulsified oil.
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Closed bowl (normal operation)

The sliding bowl bottom (6) is pressed upwards
by force of the closing water in the closing water
space (8) under the sliding bowl bottom which is
greater than the force of the process liquid above
the sliding bowl bottom.
The operating slide (2) is pressed upwards by the
springs (7) and the valve plugs (10) then cover
the drain channels (9).
Bowl opens for discharge

The opening water (372), which is supplied into
the space above the operating slide (2),
overcomes the force from the springs (7) and the
operating slide is pressed downwards. The drain
channels (9) open and the closing water drains
out through the nozzle (3). This allows the force
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on the underside of the sliding bowl bottom (6) to
become lower than the force on the upper side.
The sliding bowl bottom moves downwards and Separator bowl, feed and discharge assembly, control
the bowl opens for a discharge through the paring disc and liquid flow
sludge ports (1).
1. Sludge port
2. Operating slide *
3. Nozzle *
Bowl closes after discharge 4. Nozzle *
5. Dosing ring *
After some hundreds of a second the opening 6. Sliding bowl bottom *
chamber (11) above the operating slide (2) has 7. Spring *
been filled by water leaving the closing water 8. Closing water space
space (8). This water overflows through channels 9. Drain channel
in the operating slide down to the closing 10. Drain valve plug
chamber (12) between the operating slide and 11. Opening chamber *
dosing ring (5). When this chamber has been 12. Closing chamber *
filled, the hydraulic forces directed up- and
372. Opening water inlet *
downwards on the operating slide are equal and
376. Closing and make-up water inlet *
the springs (7) move the operating slide upwards.
The drain channels (9) are closed by the drain * Parts effecting a sludge discharge
valve plugs (10) and the increasing force from the
closing water (376) presses the sliding bowl
bottom (6) upwards. The bowl closes and the
sludge discharge cycle is complete.
Bowl closing water is supplied during the sludge
discharge sequence and at intervals during the
separation sequence to replace evaporated
water.
Closing and opening water are supplied from the
high pressure water system.
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3.3 Definitions 3 Separator Basics
3.3 Definitions
Back pressure Pressure in the separator outlet.
Clarification Liquid/solids separation with the intention of separating
particles, normally solids, from a liquid (oil) having a lower
density than the particles.
Counter pressure See Back pressure.
Density Mass per volume unit. Expressed in kg/m3 at a specified
temperature, normally at +15 °C.
Gravity disc Disc in the bowl hood for positioning the interface between the
disc stack and the outer edge of the top disc. This disc is only
used in purifier mode.
Interface Boundary layer between the heavy phase (water) and the light
phase (oil) in a separator bowl.
Intermediate Service (IS) Overhaul of separator bowl, inlet/outlet and operating water
device. Renewal of seals in bowl inlet/outlet and operating water
device.
Major Service (MS) Overhaul of the complete separator, including bottom part (and
activities included in an Intermediate Service, if any). Renewal
of seals and bearings in bottom part.
Purification Liquid/liquid/solids separation with the intention of separating
two intermixed and mutually insoluble liquid phases of different
densities. Solids having a higher density than the liquids can be
removed at the same time. The lighter liquid phase (oil), which
is the major part of the mixture, shall be purified as far as
possible.
Sediment (sludge) Solids separated from a liquid.
Sludge discharge Ejection of sludge from the separator bowl.
Throughput The feed of process liquid to the separator per time unit.
Expressed in m3/h or lit/h.
Viscosity Fluid resistance against movement. Normally expressed in
centistoke (cSt = mm2/s), at a specified temperature.
Water seal Water in the solids space of the separator bowl to prevent the
light phase (oil) from leaving the bowl through the heavy phase
(water) outlet, in purifier mode.
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4 Operating Instructions
Contents
4.1 Operating routine 30

4.1.1 Ready for start 30
4.1.2 Start 31
4.1.3 Running 32
4.1.4 Normal stop 33
4.1.5 Safety stop 34
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4.1 Operating routine 4 Operating Instructions
4.1 Operating routine

These operating instructions describe routine
procedures to follow before and during the start,
running and stopping sequences of the separator.
If there is a system documentation, always follow
the operating instructions of the system
documentation. If there is no such documentation
the instructions below are to be followed.
4.1.1 Ready for start

To achieve the best separation results the bowl
should be in a clean condition.
1. Check that the bolts of the frame hood are
fully tightened.
2. Check that all inlet and outlet connections
have been correctly made and properly
tightened.
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CAUTION
Check for leakages (not admitted)
Burn hazards
Make sure that hose connections and flange

couplings are properly assembled and
tightened.
Escaping hot liquid can cause burns.
3. Check that the oil level is exactly in the

middle of the sight glass.
NOTE
During running the oil level should be slightly
below the middle of the sight glass.
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Too much or too little oil can damage the

separator bearings.
Check the oil level
Fill if necessary. See chapter ‘‘8.6 Lubricants”

on page 185, for a list of recommended oils.
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4 Operating Instructions 4.1 Operating routine
4. Make sure that the brake is released.
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4.1.2 Start
Release the brake
1. Start the separator.
2. Check the direction of rotation of the bowl.
The revolution counter should turn clockwise.
DANGER
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When power cables have been connected,
always check direction of rotation. If Check for correct direction of rotation
incorrect, vital rotating parts could unscrew.
3. Check the separator for vibration. Some

vibration can occur for short periods during
the starting cycle, when the separator passes
through its critical speeds. This is normal and
passes without danger. Try to learn the
vibration characteristics of the critical speed
pattern.
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Check for vibration
DANGER
If excessive vibration occurs, stop separator

and keep bowl filled with liquid during
rundown.
The cause of the vibration must be identified
and rectified before the separator is
restarted. Excessive vibration may be due to
incorrect assembly or insufficient cleaning of
the bowl.
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In the trouble-tracing chapter ‘‘7.1.1 Separator

vibrates” on page 164, a number of causes are
described that can create vibration.
4. Check, if possible, the current drawn by the
motor starter to ensure that the separator has
reached full speed.
At full speed the starter ammeter reading has
decreased from a high starting value to a low
steady value.
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The time to reach full speed may not exceed
the limit given in chapter ‘‘8.1 Technical data” Current increases when the coupling engages...
on page 174.
5. When running normally, open the closing
water valve (connection 376) for
approximately 5 seconds to close the bowl.
4.1.3 Running
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1. Check that the feed has the correct flow and
... to decrease to a stable value when full speed has
temperature. See chapter ‘‘8 Technical
been reached
Reference” on page 173 for correct values.
2. Adjust the oil outlet pressure to 1,5 bar.
3. Discharge by opening the valve for opening
water (connection 372) until a discharge is
heard. For max. and min. time for discharge
intervals, see chapter ‘‘8 Technical
Reference” on page 173.
DANGER
Ensure that correct discharge intervals and

cleaning procedures are used.
Unbalance due to improper washing out of
solids may lead to contact between rotating
and non-rotating parts.
4. For daily condition checks, see ‘‘5.2.1 Daily

checks” on page 41.
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4 Operating Instructions 4.1 Operating routine
4.1.4 Normal stop

1. Carry out a sludge discharge before stopping
the separator. Otherwise the bowl must be
cleaned manually before the next start up.
The volume of the discharged sludge must be
compensated for by additional feed.
2. After discharge, turn off the feed and stop the
separator with the bowl filled with liquid.
3. Apply the brake.
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The final action, apply the brake
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4.1.5 Safety stop
DANGER
Entrapment hazards
Make sure that rotating parts have come to a
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complete standstill before starting any
dismantling work. The revolution counter and The separator must not be dismantled before
the motor fan indicate if the separator parts standstill
are rotating or not.
1. If the separator begins to vibrate excessively

during operation, stop it immediately by
pushing the safety stop, the separator motor
is switched off.
Keep the bowl filled during the run-down to
minimize excessive vibration.
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2. Evacuate the room. The separator may be
hazardous when passing its critical speeds
during the run-down. Push the safety stop if vibration is excessive
DANGER
Do not discharge a vibrating separator.

Out-of-balance vibration can become worse
if only part of the sediment is discharged.
DANGER
After a safety stop the cause of the fault

must be identified.
If all parts have been checked and the
cause remains unclear, contact Alfa Laval
for advice.
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Contents
5.1 Periodic maintenance 37 5.4 Check points at Major Service (MS) 64

5.1.1 Introduction 37 5.4.1 Bowl hood seal ring 64
5.1.2 Maintenance intervals 37 5.4.2 Bowl spindle cone and bowl
5.1.3 Maintenance procedure 39 boy nave 64
5.1.4 Service kits 40 5.4.3 Bowl spindle; radial wobble 64
5.4.4 Brake 65
5.2 Maintenance Logs 41 5.4.5 Buffer springs and ball bearing

housing 66
5.2.1 Daily checks 41
5.4.6 Coupling friction pads 68
5.2.2 Oil change 41
5.4.7 Corrosion 69
5.2.3 Intermediate Service (IS) 42
5.4.8 Cracks 69
5.2.4 Major Service (MS) 44
5.4.9 Disc stack pressure 69
5.2.5 3-year Service (3S) 46
5.4.10 Dosing ring 69
5.4.11 Erosion 69
5.3 Check points at Intermediate 5.4.12 Flexible plate in coupling 70
Service (IS) 47
5.4.13 Guide surfaces 71
5.3.1 Bowl hood seal ring 47
5.4.14 Inlet pipe and oil paring disc 71
5.3.2 Bowl spindle cone and bowl
5.4.15 Level ring 72
body nave 48
5.4.16 Lock ring; priming 72
5.3.3 Corrosion 48
5.4.17 Lock ring; wear and damage 74
5.3.4 Cracks 51
5.4.18 Oil paring disc; height position 74
5.3.5 Disc stack pressure 52
5.4.19 Operating mechanism 74
5.3.6 Dosing ring 54
5.4.20 Operating paring disc; height
5.3.7 Erosion 54
position 75
5.3.8 Guide surfaces 56
5.4.21 Operating slide 75
5.3.9 Inlet pipe and oil paring disc 58
5.4.22 Sliding bowl bottom 75
5.3.10 Level ring 58
5.4.23 Springs for operating mechanism 76
5.3.11 Lock ring; wear and damage 59
5.4.24 Worm; wear of groove 76
5.3.12 Operating mechanism 61
5.4.25 Worm wheel and worm;
5.3.13 Operating slide 61 wear of teeth 76
5.3.14 Sliding bowl bottom 62 5.4.26 Worm wheel shaft; radial wobble 77
5.3.15 Springs for operating mechanism 63 5.4.27 Cover interlocking switch (option) 77
5.3.16 Worm wheel and worm; 5.4.28 Vibration switch (option) 77
wear of teeth 63
5.3.17 Cover interlocking switch (option) 63
5.3.18 Vibration switch (option) 63
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5.5 Lifting instructions 78
5.6 Cleaning 79
5.6.1 External cleaning 79
5.6.2 Cleaning agents 80
5.6.3 Cleaning of bowl discs 81
5.6.4 CIP-system 82
5.7 When changing oil 83

wear of teeth 83
5.7.2 Oil change procedure 86
5.8 Vibration 87
5.8.1 Vibration analysis 87
5.8.2 Vibration switch (option) 88
5.9 Common maintenance directions 89

5.9.1 Ball and roller bearings 89
5.9.2 Before shutdowns 92
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5 Service Instructions 5.1 Periodic maintenance
5.1 Periodic maintenance
5.1.1 Introduction
Periodic (preventive) maintenance reduces the
risk of unexpected stoppages and breakdowns.
Follow the maintenance logs on the following
pages in order to facilitate the periodic
maintenance.
DANGER
Separator parts that are either worn beyond

their safe limits or incorrectly assembled may
cause severe damage or fatal injury.
5.1.2 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 is every 1000-1500 hours
or at least once every year if the total number of
operating hours is less than 1000-1500 hours.
When using a group D oil, time of operation
between oil changes can be extended from the
normal 1000-1500 hours to 2000 hours.
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Intermediate Service (IS)

Intermediate Service consists of an overhaul of
the separator bowl, inlet/outlet and operating
device every 3 months or 2000 operating
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 8000 operating
hours. Seals and bearings in the bottom part are
renewed.
3-year Service (3S)

3-year Service consists of an overhaul of the
complete separator. The service should be
coordinated with a Major Service. Compared with
the Major Service additional spare parts with
longer life time have to be renewed.
Periodic maintenance schedule

Oil change
Intermediate Service = IS
Major Service = MS
3-year Service = 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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5.1.3 Maintenance procedure

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. Dismantle the parts as mentioned in the
maintenance log and described in chapter ‘‘6
Dismantling/Assembly” on page 93.
Place the separator parts on clean, soft
surfaces such as pallets.
2. Inspect and clean the dismantled separator
parts according to the maintenance log.
3. Fit all the parts delivered in the service kits
while assembling the separator as described
in chapter ‘‘6 Dismantling/Assembly” on page
93. The assembly instructions have
references to check points which should be
carried out before and during the assembly.
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5.1.4 Service kits

Special service kits are available for Intermediate
Service (IS), Major Service (MS) and 3-year
Service (3S).
For other services the spare parts have to be
ordered separately.
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Note that the parts for IS are not included in the
MS kit and parts for IS & MS are not included in
the 3S kit. Kits are available for Intermediate Service, Major
Service and 3-year Service
The contents of the service kits are described in
the Spare Parts Catalogue.
NOTE
Always use 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.
DANGER
Use of imitation parts may cause severe

damage.
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5.2 Maintenance Logs
5.2.1 Daily checks

The following steps should be carried out daily.
Main component and activity Part Page Notes

Inlet and outlet
Check for leakage Connecting housing –
Separator bowl
Check for vibration and noise 87
Horizontal driving device
Worm wheel shaft and gear casing
Check for vibration and noise 87
Check Oil level in gear housing 30
Electrical motor
1)
Check for heat, vibration and noise
1)
See manufacturer’s instruction
5.2.2 Oil change

The oil change and check of worm gear should be carried out every 1000-1500a) hours of operation.
Note! In a new installation, or after replacement of gear, change the oil and clean the gear housing
after 200 operating hours.

Worm wheel shaft and gear housing
Check Worm wheel and worm 83
Renew Oilb) in gear housing 86
When the separator is running for short periods, the lubricating oil must be changed every 12 months even if the
total number of operating hours is less than 1000-1500 hours (2000 h).
a)
When using a group D oil, time of operation between oil changes can be extended from the normal 1000-
1500 hours to 2000 hours.
b)
See chapter ‘‘8.6 Lubricants” on page 185 for further information.
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5.2.3 Intermediate Service (IS)

Name of plant: Local identification:
Separator: FOPX 614TFD-20 Manufacture No./Year:
Total running hours: Product No: 881082-02-03
Date: Signature:

Inlet and outlet
Clean and inspect Threads of inlet pipe 58
Connecting housing –
Separator bowl
Clean and check Upper paring disc –
Flow control disc –
Lock ring 59
Bowl hood 47
Top disc –
Oil paring disc 58
Level ring 58
Bowl discs 81
Distributor –
Distributing cone –
Sliding bowl bottom 62
Bowl body –
Bowl spindle cone and bowl 48
body nave
Operating mechanism 54, 61,
63
Check Corrosion 48
Cracks 51
Erosion 54
Galling of guide surface 57
Disc stack pressure 52
Renew O-rings and sealings -
Operating device
Clean and check Operating paring disc –
Renew O-rings -
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Renew Oil in gear housing 86
Electrical motor
Lubrication (if nipples are fitted) See sign on motor –
Signs and labels on separator
Check attachment and legibility Safety label on hood 196
Direction of rotation arrow 196
Power supply frequency 196
Monitoring equipment (option)
Function check Vibration switch 63
Cover interlocking switch 63
Note: Renew all parts included in the Intermediate

Service kit (IS).
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5.2.4 Major Service (MS)
Name of plant: Local identification:

Separator: FOPX 614TFD-20 Manufacture No./Year:
Total running hours: Product No: 881082-02-03
Date: Signature:

Inlet and outlet
Clean and inspect Threads of inlet pipe 58
Connecting housing –
Separator bowl
Clean and check Upper paring disc –
Flow control disc –
Lock ring 72, 59
Bowl hood 47
Top disc –
Oil paring disc 58
Level ring 58
Bowl discs 81
Distributor –
Distributing cone –
Sliding bowl bottom 62
Bowl body –
Bowl spindle cone and bowl 48
body nave
Operating mechanism 54, 61,
63
Check Corrosion 48
Cracks 51
Erosion 57
Galling of guide surface 57
Height position of oil paring 74
disc
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Operating device
Clean and check Operating paring disc –
Check Height position of operating 74
paring disc
Vertical driving device
Clean and check Bowl spindle –
Wear of groove in worm 76
Buffer springs and ball bearing 66
housing
Radial wobble of bowl spindle 64
Renew Spindle bearings 134
Radial wobble of worm wheel 77
shaft
Axial play of flexible plate 70
Renew Bearings 150
Oil in gear housing 86
Brake
Clean and check Spring and brake shoe 65
Renew Friction pad 65
Friction coupling
Clean and check Worm wheel coupling –
Renew Friction pads 68
Electrical motor
Lubrication (if nipples are fitted) See sign on motor –
Signs and labels on separator
Check attachment and legibility Safety label on hood 196
Direction of rotation arrow 196
Power supply frequency 196
Monitoring equipment (option)
Function check Vibration switch 63
Note! Renew all parts included in the Intermediate

Service kit (IS) and Major Service kit (MS)
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5.2.5 3-year Service (3S)

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 of parts included in the 3-
year Service kit (3S).
NOTE
Renew all parts included in the Intermediate
Service kit (IS), Major Service kit (MS) and 3-
year Service kit (3S).
The 3S kit consists among other parts of vibration

dampers for renewal of frame feet. How to renew
the frame feet is described below.
Frame feet, renewal

1. Disconnect pipes, hoses and cables
connected to the separator.
2. Remove the nuts (3, 4).
3. Lift the separator.
NOTE
When lifting a separator it must always hang
securely. See separate instruction in chapter
‘‘5.5 Lifting instructions” on page 78. G0258911
4. Renew the vibration dampers (1, 2).

1. Vibration damper, upper
5. Lower the frame. Check that the bolts do not
2. Vibration damper, lower
press against the edges of the holes.
3. Nut
6. Tighten the nut (3) to 20 Nm. 4. Lock nut
7. Hold the nut (3) firmly and secure with the

lock nut (4).
8. Connect the previously disconnected pipes,
hoses and cables.
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5.3 Check points at

Intermediate Service
(IS)
5.3.1 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).
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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.
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Removal of the seal ring
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
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water (70-80 °C) for about 5 minutes.

If it is too wide, it will shrink after drying in
80-90 °C for about 24 hours. Fitting of the seal ring
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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.
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.
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Remove impact marks from the nave and cone
5.3.3 Corrosion
Evidence of corrosion attacks 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
with particular care for corrosion damage.
DANGER
Disintegration hazard
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Inspect regularly for corrosion damage.

Inspect frequently if the process liquid is Main bowl parts to check for corrosion
corrosive.
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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.
Stainless steel
Stainless steel parts corrode when in contact with
either chlorides or acidic solutions. Acidic
solutions causes a general corrosion. The
chloride corrosion is characterised by local
damage such as pitting, grooves or cracks. The
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risk of chloride corrosion is higher if the surface is:
• Exposed to a stationary solution. Example of chloride corrosion in stainless steel
• In a crevice.
• Covered by deposits.
• Exposed to a solution that has a low pH
value.
A corrosion damage caused by chlorides on
stainless steel begins as small dark spots that
can be difficult to detect.
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1. Inspect closely for all types of damage by

corrosion and record these observations
carefully.
2. Polish dark-coloured spots and other
corrosion marks with a fine grain emery cloth.
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This may prevent further damage.
Polish corrosion marks to prevent further damage

DANGER
Pits and spots forming a line may indicate

cracks beneath the surface.
All forms of cracks are a potential danger
and are totally unacceptable.
Replace 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 corrosion
damage can be in the form of pits and/or cracks.
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5.3.4 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, 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 the machine and its parts clean
and free from deposits will help to prevent
corrosion attacks.
DANGER
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.
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5.3.5 Disc stack pressure
NOTE
Ensure that the disc stack pressure is
sufficient to maintain bowl balance.
Insufficient pressure in the disc stack can
cause vibration and reduce lifetime of ball
bearings.
The lock ring (1) should press the bowl hood (2)
firmly against the bowl body (3). The hood in turn
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should exert a pressure on the disc stack (4),
clamping it in place.
1. Lock ring
2. Bowl hood
3. Bowl body
4. Disc stack
Compress the disc stack by tightening the lock

ring, see chapter ‘‘6.3.3 Assembly” on page 109.
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°
ahead of the mark on the bowl body.
To achieve this, add an appropriate number of
discs to the top of the disc stack beneath the top
disc.
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Then advance the lock ring by giving the spanner
handle some blows till the φ-marks are passed
and the bowl is fully assembled. φ-marks on bowl body and lock ring in line
If the φ-marks do not reach or pass each other,

the reason could be an incorrectly assembled
bowl or too many discs in the disc stack.
Reassemble and check.
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Complementary check using the compressing

tool
With the large lock ring correctly tighten and the
compressing tool mounted on the separator bowl,
turn the switch to position 1 for compression.
Compress the disc stack by pumping the lever
arm until the oil pressure is released through the
relief valve.
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Measure the height (H1) of the piston rod (see
illustration) with the slide callipers depth gauge.
Make a note of the reading obtained. Measure of disc stack pressure with use of a
compressing tool
Release the pressure in the compressing tool by
turning the switch to position 0. The piston rod will
now move downwards slightly when the disc set
is released inside the bowl.
Measure once again the height (H2) of the piston
rod with the slide callipers and make a note of the
reading obtained.
If the difference between H1 and H2 is less than
1,5 mm, the disc stack pressure is correct. If it
exceeds 1,5 mm, the number of discs is
insufficient. Add one or more discs and repeat the
above procedure until the correct disc stack
pressure is obtained.
NOTE
An insufficient number of discs will create an
imbalance causing vibration.
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5.3.6 Dosing ring

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).
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1. Nozzles
2. Surface inside the dosing ring
3. Surface in contact with the operating slide
5.3.7 Erosion
Erosion can occur when particles suspended in
the process liquid slide along or strike against a
surface. Erosion can become intensified locally
by flows of higher velocity.
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DANGER 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 as to the nature of
the damage can be recorded using photographs,
plaster impressions or hammered-in lead.
Erosion is characterised by:
• Burnished traces in the material.
• Dents and pits having a granular and shiny
surface.
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Surfaces particularly subjected to erosion are:

1. The upper paring disc.
2. The top disc.
3. The pillars between the sludge ports in the
bowl wall.
4. The sealing edge of the bowl body for the
seal ring in the sliding bowl bottom.
5. The underside of the distributor in the vicinity
of the distribution holes and wings.
6. The surface of the sliding bowl bottom that
faces the conical part of the distributor.
7. The sealing edge of the sliding bowl bottom.
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Look carefully for any signs of erosion damage.
Erosion damage can deepen rapidly and
consequently weaken parts by reducing the Surfaces particularly subjected to erosion
thickness of the metal.
DANGER
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.
Replace the part if erosion can be suspected
of affecting its strength or function.
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5.3.8 Guide surfaces

Check surfaces indicated (1) for burrs or galling.
Rectify when necessary.
Repair of galling on guide surfaces; see following
pages. Before fitting the sliding bowl bottom,
clean (do not degrease) the contact surfaces
(1 and 2). Apply Alfa Laval lubricating paste or
Molykote 1000 Paste with a well-cleaned brush
on surfaces (1 and 2).
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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.
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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.
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Operating slide
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Dosing ring
1, 2 = Alfa Laval lubricating paste or

Molykote 1000 Paste.
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Repair of galling on guide surfaces

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

- Emery cloth, 240 grade.
- Hand drilling machine
- Degreasing agent.
- Fibre brush, ∅ 25mm.
- Fibre brush, ∅ 50 mm.
- Very fine single-cut file.
1. Clean the surface thoroughly with a

degreasing agent, i.e. white spirit. This is
important.
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2. If the galling is excessive, first use the 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.
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3. An emery cloth of 240 grade should be used

to smooth the edges and to remove any
burnt-in foreign matter.
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4. Finish off by polishing the damaged spot with
the fibre brushes and brush wax. It is
recommended that the whole area where
galling may occur is polished. Polishing will
help smoothen the whole of the damaged
area, even in the deepest parts.
Prime the repaired area with lubricating spray

Molykote 321 R. Read the correct procedure
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under checkpoint ‘‘5.4.16 Lock ring; priming” on
page 72. Apply Alfa Laval lubricating paste or
Molykote 1000 Paste to the surface after priming.
5.3.9 Inlet pipe and oil paring disc

Damage to the threads and the top surface of
level ring may cause the paring disc to scrape
against the paring chamber cover even if the
height has been adjusted correctly.
Screw the inlet pipe into the paring disc and
check that the inlet pipe turns easily.
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Check the threads of the inlet pipe and oil paring disc
5.3.10 Level ring

Remove any burrs on the surface of the level ring
with a file as the paring disc rests on that surface
during the height position check.
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Check the level ring for burrs
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5.3.11 Lock ring; wear and damage

Excessive wear or impact marks on threads,
guide and contact surfaces of the lock ring, bowl
hood and bowl body may cause hazardous
galling.
Check the thread condition by tightening the lock
ring (1) after removing the disc stack and bowl
hood O-ring (2) from the bowl.
DANGER
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Wear on large lock ring thread must not
exceed safety limit. The φ-mark on lock ring 1. Lock ring
must not pass opposite φ-mark by more than 2. O-ring for the bowl hood
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 bowl body at
the new position of the alignment mark on the A
lock ring by punching in a new alignment mark.
If the original φ−mark on the lock ring passes the
φ−mark on the bowl body by more than 25°
(which corresponds to A=120 mm for FOPX
614TFD-20), an Alfa Laval representative must
be contacted immediately.
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If the marks become illegible, an Alfa Laval (MAX 25 )
representative should be contacted immediately
The φ-mark on the lock ring must not pass the φ-mark
to inspect thread wear and for determining the
on the bowl body by more than 25°
position of new alignment marks.
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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.
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Clean and check thread, contact and guide surfaces
of the lock ring
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5.3.12 Operating mechanism

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 system. Check
the installation and the venting system of both
the sludge tank and bowl casing drain.
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1. Bowl body
2. Valve plug
3. Operating slide
4. Nozzles
5. Dosing ring
5.3.13 Operating 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 the
dosing ring. Remove any marks with a whetstone
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(grain size 240).
1. Bowl body sealing surfaces in contact with the

valve plugs
2. Operating slide guide surface in contact with the
dosing ring
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Remove all the valve plugs. Tap in the new plugs.

Correct height of plugs: 13,4 mm.
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Tap in new valve plugs
5.3.14 Sliding bowl bottom

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.
Check the sealing edge of the sliding bowl
bottom. If damaged either through corrosion or
erosion or other means, it can be rectified by
turning in a lathe. Maximum permissible reduction
of the original profile height (2,0 mm) is 0,5 mm.
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NOTE
Never reduce the height outside the sealing Min. height of the profile on sliding bowl bottom
edge to reach the minimum profile height.
If the seal ring for the sliding bowl bottom is to be

replaced, 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 easily.
WARNING
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Risk for eye injury
Wear safety goggles. Removal of the O-ring in sliding bowl bottom using
compressed air
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5.3.15 Springs for operating

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.
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Check for defective or broken springs
wear of teeth
Same as described in ‘‘5.7.1 Worm wheel and
worm; wear of teeth” on page 83 in this chapter.
5.3.17 Cover interlocking switch

(option)
When the button is pushed, check that the
connections 13 and 14 inside the switch are short
-circuited. A principal diagram of the connections
is shown in chapter ‘‘8.7.5 Cover interlocking
switch (option)” on page 198.
5.3.18 Vibration switch (option)
NOTE
Before carrying out the function check
described below, check that a safety stop will
not cause serious interruption of the
operation.
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Knock on the vibration switch cap a number of

times within one second (the number is decided
by the system parameter settings). If the switch Vibration switch
functions correctly, the separator will perform a
safety stop.
How to adjust the setpoint is described in chapter
‘‘5.8.2 Vibration switch (option)” on page 88.
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5.4 Check points at Major

Service (MS)
5.4.1 Bowl hood seal ring

Same as described in ‘‘5.3.1 Bowl hood seal ring”
on page 47.

body nave
Same as described in ‘‘5.3.2 Bowl spindle cone
and bowl body nave” on page 48.
5.4.3 Bowl spindle; radial wobble

The bowl spindle wobble should be checked if the
bowl spindle has been dismantled or if rough bowl
running (vibration) occurs.
NOTE
Spindle wobble will cause rough bowl run.
This leads to vibration and reduces lifetime of
ball bearings.
Check the wobble before mounting the bowl.

Before measuring, make sure that the buffer
plugs are properly tightened.
• Fit a dial indicator in a support and fasten it to

the frame.
• Remove the brake cover to get access to the
coupling drum. Use the coupling drum to
revolve the spindle manually.
• Measure the wobble at the top of the tapered
end of the spindle. Maximum permissible
radial wobble is 0,04 mm.
• If wobble is too large, renew all the ball
bearings on the spindle.
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Measure wobble after assembly. If it is still

excessive, the spindle is probably damaged and
must be replaced. Measuring the radial wobble
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5.4.4 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.
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Friction pad is fastened with screws
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
leaking from the gear housing, renew the
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sealing ring between the two parts.
Actions when the 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.
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• Oil the spring when assembling.

1. Contact surface on the brake shoe for the spring
2. Guide surface in the cap for the brake shoe
3. Spring
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5.4.5 Buffer springs and ball

bearing housing
Weakened or broken buffer springs or defective
contact surfaces for the buffers on the ball
bearing housing may give rise to separator
vibration (rough bowl run).
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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.
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1. Ball bearing housing

2. Radial buffer
3. Buffer spring
4. Screw plug
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Ball bearing housing

Examine the contact surface for the buffers on the
ball bearing housing. In case of defects
(indentations deeper than 0,5 mm), renew the
housing as well as buffers and springs.
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Max. permitted indentations made by radial buffers
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5.4.6 Coupling friction pads

Worn or oily pads in the coupling will cause a long
acceleration period.
If the separator does not attain full speed within
about 10 minutes or the bowl lose speed during
operation, the friction pads of the coupling may be
worn or oily.
Check the pads. If the pads are oily:
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• Clean the pads and the inside of the coupling
drum with a suitable degreasing agent. Location of coupling friction blocks
Roughen the friction surfaces of the pads with
a coarse file.
If the pads are worn:
• Remove the screws and renew the pads.
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NOTE
The screws are slotted in both ends. A friction block is fixed with screw, spring washer and
holding bracket
Replace all pads even if only one is worn.
How to renew friction pads without dismantled

horizontal driving device.
• Remove the brake cap.
• Undo the screws of the holding brackets.
• Remove the holding brackets and friction
blocks.
• Remove the screws and renew the pads.
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Unscrew the holding bracket screws to remove the

friction blocks
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The screws fix the friction pad to the friction block
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Different friction blocks for different power

supply frequencies
If mounting new friction blocks, check that the
blocks are correct for the power supply frequency.
The measure B is different for 50 and 60 Hz
separators.
50 Hz: B = 35 mm
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B
60 Hz: B = 4 mm
Measure B is different for 50 and 60 Hz installations
5.4.7 Corrosion
Same as described in ‘‘5.3.3 Corrosion” on page
48.
5.4.8 Cracks
Same as described in ‘‘5.3.4 Cracks” on page 51.
5.4.9 Disc stack pressure

Same as described in ‘‘5.3.5 Disc stack pressure”
on page 52.
5.4.10 Dosing ring

Same as described in ‘‘5.3.6 Dosing ring” on page
54.
5.4.11 Erosion
Same as described in ‘‘5.3.7 Erosion” on page 54.
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5.4.12 Flexible plate in coupling

The axial play (1) of the flexible plate should be
approximately 2 mm.
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Location of the axial play (1) in the flexible coupling
Check the play as follows:

Measure the distance from the frame ring to the
coupling disc of the separator.
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Measure of distance for coupling in separator frame
Measure the distance from the motor coupling

disc to the motor flange.
X mm - Y mm = 2 mm.
If required, adjust the position of the motor
coupling disc.
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Measure of distance for coupling on motor
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5.4.13 Guide surfaces

Check surfaces indicated (1) for burrs or galling.
Rectify when necessary.
Repair of galling on guiding surfaces, see ‘‘5.3.8
Guide surfaces” on page 56.
Treat the guide surfaces with slide lacquer in the
following way:
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1. Mask the nave hole of the bowl body. Slide
lacquer must not enter this hole.
Sliding bowl bottom
2. Carefully degrease the contact surfaces (1)
between the sliding bowl bottom and bowl
body. Dry the surfaces well.
3. Apply slide lacquer Molykote D321R with a
well cleaned brush. Protect the surfaces
which should not be treated.
4. Air-cure the treated surfaces for 20 minutes.
5. Use a smooth fibre brush to polish to an
even, homogeneous contact film.
6. Apply slide lacquer a second time.
7. Air-cure the lacquer for a further 20 minutes.
8. Polish the film to a shiny surface. The film
should look like well-polished leather when
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properly done.
9. Finish the treatment by lubricating the contact Bowl body
surfaces (A) with Alfa Laval lubricating paste
or Molykote 1000 Paste. Use a well-cleaned
brush. Rub it into the surface, do not leave
any excessive paste.
10. Lubricate the O-ring and the seal ring with At major service
silicone grease and check that they lie
properly in their grooves.
Alfa Laval lubricating paste or
Molykote 1000 Paste
Slide lacquer
(Molykote D 321R) Paste
5.4.14 Inlet pipe and oil paring disc

Same as described in ‘‘5.3.9 Inlet pipe and oil
paring disc” on page 58.
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5.4.15 Level ring

Same as described in section ‘‘5.3.10 Level ring”
on page 58.
5.4.16 Lock ring; priming

The arrows indicate positions of threads, guide
and contact surfaces to be primed.
Recommended agents for priming procedure:
• Degreasing agent
• Lubricating spray Molykote 321 R
• Hand drilling machine
• 2 fibre brushes
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Threads, guide and contact surfaces to be primed
1. Clean the lock ring thoroughly with a

degreasing agent and wipe it off.
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2. Spray the threads, guide and contact

surfaces with slide lacquer Molykote 321 R.
Let the lacquer air-cure for about 15 minutes.
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3. Use a fibre brush to polish the slide lacquer

into the surface. The black spray will look like
well-polished leather when properly done.
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4. Spray the lock ring a second time and let it
dry for about 15 minutes.
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5. Polish the slide lacquer to a black shiny
surface which can now last about a 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.
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5.4.17 Lock ring; wear and damage

Same as described in section ‘‘5.3.11 Lock ring;
wear and damage” on page 59.
5.4.18 Oil paring disc; height

position
The height position of the oil paring disc (1)
should be checked if the bowl spindle has been
removed or the bowl has been replaced.
• Assemble the bowl without small lock ring,
flow control disc and upper paring disc.
• Tighten the large lock ring until the bowl hood
is in close contact with the bowl body.
• Put the frame hood in place and tighten it to
the frame ring.
• Measure the distance A according to the
figure. The distance should be 75 ±0,5 mm.
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• Adjust the distance by adding or removing
height adjusting rings (2).
Measurement of distance A
With inlet and outlet parts mounted:
• Revolve the worm wheel 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.
5.4.19 Operating mechanism

Same as described in section ‘‘5.3.12 Operating
mechanism” on page 61.
5.4.20 Operating paring disc;

height position
If the bowl spindle has been removed or the bowl
has been replaced, the height position of the
operating device relative to the bowl spindle top
must be checked.
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Templet supported on the spindle top
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• The operating paring disc device should be

assembled and fitted.
• Support the templet on the spindle top with
the measurement indication 218,5 facing the
spindle.
• There should be a small gap between the
lower end of the templet and the upper side of
the paring disc, otherwise the paring disc
position is too high.
• Turn the templet so that the measurement
indication on the other side (219,5) faces the
spindle and the templet lower end supports
on the paring disc.
• There should be a small gap between the
templet tongue and the spindle top, otherwise
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the paring disc position is too low.
• The height position is adjusted by adding or
Templet supported on the operating paring disc
by removing height adjusting rings (1) under
the distributing cover.
• After adjustment rotate the spindle. If a
scraping noise is heard, re-adjust.
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The height position can be adjusted with height
5.4.21 Operating slide adjusting rings (1)
Same as described in section ‘‘5.3.13 Operating
slide” on page 61.
5.4.22 Sliding bowl bottom

Same as described in section ‘‘5.3.14 Sliding
bowl bottom” on page 62.
5.4.23 Springs for operating

mechanism
Same as described in ‘‘5.3.15 Springs for
operating mechanism” on page 63.
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5.4.24 Worm; wear of groove

Renew the worm if the wear in the groove (1)
which receives the conveyor exceeds 3-4 mm.
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Measurement of wear in groove (1)

wear of teeth
Same as described in section ‘‘5.7.1 Worm wheel
and worm; wear of teeth” on page 83.
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5.4.26 Worm wheel shaft; radial

wobble
Excessive wobble on the worm wheel shaft may
cause vibration and noise.
Clamp a dial indicator in a magnetic support and
fasten it to the surface for the worm wheel guard.
Turn the worm wheel shaft by hand.
Maximum permissible radial wobble is 0,10 mm.
If the wobble is larger, 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 shaft may need
to be replaced.
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Measurement of the radial wobble

(option)
Same as described in ‘‘5.3.17 Cover interlocking
switch (option)” on page 63.

Same as described in ‘‘5.3.18 Vibration switch
(option)” on page 63.
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5.5 Lifting instructions 5 Service Instructions
5.5 Lifting instructions

Attach three endless slings or cables to the lifting
eyes (the screws must be tightened by spanner).
Length of each sling must be min. 2 metres.
NOTE
Machine weight without frame hood and bowl
is approx. 950 kg.
Do not lift the separator unless the frame hood

and bowl have been removed.
WARNING
Crush hazards
Use only the three special lifting eyes

(M16) for lifting the machine. They are to be
screwed into the special threaded holes
normally covered by the frame hood.
Other holes are not dimensioned for lifting
the machine.
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A falling separator can cause accidents
resulting in serious injury to persons and Lift the separator with the frame hood and bowl
damage to equipment. removed
When lifting the bowl, use the special lifting tool

fastened on the bowl hood.
NOTE
Check that the lock ring is properly tightened.
The height of the lock ring above the bowl
body must not exceed 12 mm, see
illustration.
Weight to lift is approx. 450 kg.
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When lifting the bowl out of the separator

frame, the cap nut fixing the bowl to the bowl The lock ring must be properly tightened when lifting
spindle and the screws fixing the bowl body the bowl
to the operating water device must first be
removed.
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5 Service Instructions 5.6 Cleaning
5.6 Cleaning
5.6.1 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 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.
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• A water jet played on these motors will
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. Never play 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 with
a protecting hood. Never play a water jet on the
ventilation grill of the hood.
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Use a sponge or cloth and a brush when cleaning
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5.6.2 Cleaning agents

When using chemical cleaning agents, make sure
you follow the general rules and suppliers’
recommendations regarding 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.
• Fuel oil sludge mainly consists of complex
organic substances such as asphaltenes.
The most important property of a cleaning
liquid for the removal of fuel oil sludge is the
ability to dissolve these asphaltenes.
Alfa Laval cleaning liquid for fuel oil
separators has been developed for this
purpose. The liquid is water soluble, non-
flammable and does not cause corrosion of
brass and steel. It is also gentle to rubber and
nylon gaskets in the separator bowl.
Before use, dilute the liquid with water to a
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concentration of 3-5%. Recommended
cleaning temperature is 50-70 °C.
Alfa Laval cleaning liquid for fuel oil separators
CAUTION
Skin irritation hazard
Read the instructions on the label of the

plastic container before using the cleaning
liquid.
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.
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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.
5.6.3 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.
1. Remove the bowl discs from the distributor

and lay them down, one by one, in the
cleaning agent.
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2. Let the discs remain in the cleaning agent
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. Finally clean the discs with a soft brush.
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Clean the discs with a soft brush
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5.6.4 CIP-system
Alfa Laval has developed a CIP (Cleaning-In-
Place) system specifically designed for cleaning
the bowl and with the inlet and outlets of lube and
fuel oil separators without the need of
dismantling.
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CIP Unit connected to separator
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5 Service Instructions 5.7 When changing oil
5.7 When changing oil

wear of teeth
To check at each oil change

Check the teeth of both the worm wheel and
worm for wear.
See the ‘‘ Tooth appearance examples” on page

85. Examine the contact surfaces and compare
the tooth profiles. The gear may operate
satisfactorily even when worn to some degree.
• Replace both worm wheel and worm at the
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same time, even if only one of them is worn.
• To avoid damaging the teeth when lifting the 1 Worm
bowl spindle: push the worm wheel to one 2 Worm wheel
side first.
Position the spindle in place before 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 ‘‘8.1
Technical data” on page 174 for correct number of
teeth.
DANGER
Check that gear ratio is correct for power

frequency used. If incorrect, subsequent
overspeed may result in a serious
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breakdown.
Check the gear ratio (number of teeth) when replacing

the gear
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NOTE
Presence of metal chips in the oil bath is an
indication that the gear is wearing
abnormally.
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 pits are 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 ‘‘8.6
Lubricants” on page 185.
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Tooth appearance examples

Satisfactory teeth:
Uniform wear of contact surfaces. Surfaces are
smooth.
Good contact surfaces will form on the teeth
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when the gear is subjected to only moderate load
during its running-in period.
Satisfactory teeth
Worn teeth:
Permissible wear is as a rule 1/3 of the thickness
of the upper part of a tooth, provided that
• the wear is uniform over the whole of the
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flank of a tooth
• and all teeth are worn in the same way. Worn teeth
Spalling:
Small bits of the teeth have broken off, so-called
spalling. This is generally due to excessive load
or improper lubrication. Damage of this type need
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not necessitate immediate replacement, but
careful checking at short intervals is imperative.
Spalling
Pitting:
Small cavities in the teeth, so-called pitting, can
occur through excessive load or improper
lubrication. Damage of this type need not
necessitate immediate replacement, but careful
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check at short intervals is imperative.
Pitting
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5.7.2 Oil change procedure
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
‘‘8.6 Lubricants” on page 185 must be well
known.
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1. Oil filling plug
2. Sight glass
3. Oil drain plug
1. Place a collecting tray under the drain hole,

remove the drain plug and drain off the oil.
CAUTION
Burn hazards
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Lubricating oil and various machine surfaces Burn hazards: The drained oil can be hot
can be sufficiently hot to cause burns.
2. Fill new oil in the worm gear housing. The oil

level should be exactly in the middle of the
sight glass:
Oil volume: approx. 12 litres.
NOTE
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During operation the oil level must be slightly

below the middle of the sight glass.
The oil level must not be above the middle of the sight
If the oil level is too high, the lifetime of the glass
rolling bearings will be reduced due to high
temperature.
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5.8 Vibration
5.8.1 Vibration analysis

Excessive vibration or noise indicates that
something is incorrect. 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 mm/s at full speed.
DANGER
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Measuring points for vibration analysis
If excessive vibration occurs, stop separator
and keep bowl filled with liquid during
rundown.
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.
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Adjustment of setpoint
The vibration switch is adjusted by a simple
procedure with the separator in operation. In
making this adjustment, the cover must be
removed to gain access to the setpoint adjusting
screw (1).
1. Back-off the setpoint adjusting screw counter-
clockwise (A) two or three turns. Press the
reset button. If the armature does not remain
in the reset position, turn the adjusting screw
another turn or two until the armature stays in
position when the reset button is pressed.
2. Now turn the adjusting screw slowly
clockwise until the armature rocks. Mark this
position with a line immediately in front-of the
adjusting screw pointer (2).
3. Back-off the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise a three-quarter turn. Press the
reset button. If the armature now rocks, turn
the adjusting screw counter-clockwise
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another quarter turn and so on until the
armature remains in the reset position.
Setpoint adjustment
4. Refit the cap and fasten with the screws.
1. Adjusting screw
2. Pointer
A. Direction of increased set point
NOTE (admit higher vibration)
Further adjustment may become necessary if
alarm occurs due to vibration from
surrounding equipment.
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5.9 Common
maintenance
directions
5.9.1 Ball and roller bearings

Special-design bearings for the bowl spindle
The bearings used for the bowl spindle are
special to withstand the speed, vibration,
temperature and load characteristics of high-
speed separators.
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Only Alfa Laval genuine spare parts should be
used.
1. Outer race
A bearing that in appearance looks equivalent to 2. Ball/roller
the correct may be considerably different in 3. Inner race
various respects: inside clearances, design and 4. Cage
tolerances of the 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 one.
Dismantling
For bearings where no driving-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 centered during
dismantling; otherwise, it is easy to damage the
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seating.
For bearings where no driving-off sleeve is included in

NOTE the tool kit, use a puller when removing bearings
Do not hit with a hammer directly on the
bearing.
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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. 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 not be removed before
use.
• Use the greatest cleanliness when handling
the bearings.
• To facilitate assembly and also reduce the
risk of damage, first clean and then lightly
smear the bearing seating on shaft (spindle)
or alternatively in housing, with a thin oil.
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Clean and oil the bearing seating before assembly
• When assembling ball bearings, the bearings

must be heated in oil to max. 125 °C.
NOTE
Heat the bearing in a clean container.
Use only clean oil with a flash point above
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250 °C.
The bearing must be well covered by the oil
and not be in direct contact with the sides or The bearing must not be in direct contact with the
container
the bottom of the container. Place the
bearing on some kind of support or
suspended in the oil bath.
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• 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 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 may
be damaged and premature failure may
follow.
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Use a driving-on sleeve for bearings that are not
heated
Angular contact ball bearings

Always fit single-row angular contact ball
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bearings with the wide shoulder of the inner race

facing the axial load (upwards on a bowl spindle).
The wide shoulder of the inner race must face the
axial load
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5.9.2 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 ‘‘6 Dismantling/Assembly” on page
93.
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.
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6 Dismantling/Assembly
Contents
6.1 Introduction 94 6.7 Horizontal driving device (MS) 150

6.1.1 General directions 94 6.7.1 Exploded view 150
6.1.2 References to check points 95 6.7.2 Dismantling 152
6.1.3 Tools 95 6.7.3 Assembly 156
6.2 Inlet/outlet, frame hood (IS) 96

6.2.1 Exploded view 96
6.2.2 Dismantling 97
6.2.3 Assembly 99
6.3 Bowl hood and disc stack (IS) 101

6.3.3 Assembly 109
6.4 Bowl body and operating

mechanism (IS) 115
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6.4.3 Assembly 121
6.5 Operating water device (IS) 126

6.5.3 Assembly 130
6.6 Vertical driving device (MS) 134

6.6.3 Assembly 142
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6.1 Introduction 6 Dismantling/Assembly
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 General directions

The separator must be dismantled regularly for
cleaning and inspection.
The recommended intervals are stated in chapter
‘‘5.1.2 Maintenance intervals” on page 37.
DANGER
Entrapment hazard
Make sure that rotating parts have come to a

complete standstill before starting any
dismantling work.
The revolution counter and the motor fan
indicate if separator parts are rotating or not.
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The revolution counter indicates if the separator still is
The frame hood and heavy bowl parts must be rotating
lifted by a hoist. Position the hoist directly above
the bowl centre. Use an endless sling and a lifting
hook with catch.
These parts 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 parts, 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.
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6 Dismantling/Assembly 6.1 Introduction
6.1.2 References to check points

In the text you will find references to the Check
point instructions in chapter 5. The references
appear in the text as in the following example:
✔ Check point
‘‘5.3.5 Disc stack pressure” on page 52.
In this example, look up check point Disc stack
pressure in chapter 5 for further instructions.
6.1.3 Tools
Special tools from the tool box must be used for
dismantling and assembly. The special tools are
specified in the Spare Parts Catalogue and are
illustrated 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.
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6.2 Inlet/outlet, frame hood (IS) 6 Dismantling/Assembly
6.2 Inlet/outlet, frame

hood (IS)
6.2.1 Exploded view
1. Plug
2. O-ring
3. Support
4. Square-sectioned ring
5. Inlet pipe
6. Support
7. Connecting housing
8. O-ring
9. Frame hood
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6 Dismantling/Assembly 6.2 Inlet/outlet, frame hood (IS)
6.2.2 Dismantling
DANGER
Entrapment hazards
1. Make sure that rotating parts have come
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indicates if separator parts are rotating or
not.
2. To avoid accidental start, switch off and
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dismantling work.
The frame hood and the heavy bowl parts must

be lifted by means of a hoist. Position the hoist
exactly above the bowl centre. Use an endless
sling and a lifting hook with catch.
The parts must be handled carefully. Don’t place
parts directly on the floor, but on a clean rubber
mat, fibreboard or a suitable pallet.
1. Loosen the clamp screw and lower the
clamping stirrup. Remove the plug.
2. Undo the coupling nuts of inlet and outlet
piping at the pipe support. Swing aside the
feed pipe.
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3. Unscrew the inlet pipe using the special pin

spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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4. Remove the inlet pipe.
5. Swing aside the oil outlet pipe. Loosen the
coupling nut of the connection housing.
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6 Dismantling/Assembly 6.2 Inlet/outlet, frame hood (IS)
6. Remove the connection housing.

7. Remove the six screws holding the frame
hood at lift it off.
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6.2.3 Assembly
✔ Check point
‘‘5.7.2 Oil change procedure” on page 86
1. Put the frame hood in place and tighten it with
the six screws.
2. Fit the connection housing. Note its angular
position on the upper paring disc.
3. Connect the water outlet pipe and oil outlet
pipe. Do not tighten the coupling nuts yet.
4. Fit the inlet pipe.
5. Tighten the inlet pipe properly using the
special pin spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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6. Fit the square-sectioned ring on the inlet pipe.

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7. Fit the feed pipe and plug and tighten the

clamp screw properly.
8. Tighten the coupling nuts of inlet and outlet
piping at the pipe support.
DANGER
When power cables have been

connected,always check direction of rotation
see ‘‘4.1.1 Ready for start” on page 30. If
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incorrect, vital rotating parts could unscrew
causing disintegration of the machine.
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6 Dismantling/Assembly 6.3 Bowl hood and disc stack (IS)
6.3 Bowl hood and disc

stack (IS)
6.3.1 Exploded view
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1. Paring chamber cover (small lock ring) 10. O-ring

2. O-ring 11. Seal ring
3. Upper paring disc 12. Top disc
4. O-ring 13. Oil paring disc
5. O-ring 14. Level ring
6. Flow control disc 15. O-ring
7. Lock ring 16. Bowl disc
8. O-ring 17. Wing insert
9. Bowl hood 18. Distributor
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6.3 Bowl hood and disc stack (IS) 6 Dismantling/Assembly
6.3.2 Dismantling
1. Unscrew the paring chamber cover using the
spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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2. Remove the upper paring disc and flow
control disc.
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3. Apply the brake and unscrew the lock ring as
described below.
NOTE
Use an Alfa Laval compressing tool
(optional) to reduce shocks to bearings and
keep thread wear minimized when
unscrewing the large lock ring.
Unscrewing lock ring without using a

compressing tool
a. Unscrew the lock ring using the spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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Unscrewing lock ring by using a

compressing tool
a. Fit the lifting tool on the bowl hood.
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b. Fit the compressing tool by screwing the
pillar of the tool into the threads of the
distributor using the horizontal handle.
The control lever on the compressing tool
should be in position 0.
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c. Turn the control lever to position 1 for
compression.
Compress the disc stack by pumping the
horizontal handle until the oil pressure is
released through the relief valve.
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d. Unscrew the large lock ring using the
spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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e. Release the pressure in the compressing

tool and remove it from the lifting tool.
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4. Fit eye bolts (M12) and remove the lock ring
by a hoist.
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NOTE
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The lock ring must be kept lying horizontally
or it may become distorted. Even slightest
distortion could make it impossible to refit.
5. Separate the bowl hood from the bowl body

as described below before lifting off the bowl
hood.
Separating bowl hood without using a
compressing tool
a. Fit the lifting tool on the bowl hood.
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b. Screw the spindle plate into the lifting

tool. Unscrew the spindle a few turns if
the plate is not in contact with the lifting
tool.
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c. Screw home the spindle with the wrench

until the bowl hood loosens from the bowl
body.
d. Remove the spindle plate from the lifting
tool.
Separating bowl hood by means of a
compressing tool
a. Remove the lifting tool from the bowl
hood.
pole of the tool into the threads of the
distributor using the horizontal handle.
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The control lever on the compressing tool
should be in position 0.
c. Fit the lifting tool on the bowl hood.
d. Turn the control lever to position 2 for
expansion.
Separate the bowl hood from the bowl
body by pumping the horizontal handle.
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e. Remove the lifting tool and the

compressing tool. Then refit the lifting
tool.
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6. Lift off the bowl hood by means of a hoist. Be

careful not to scratch the bowl hood seal ring.
CAUTION
Crush hazards
If the top disc is stuck into the bowl hood,

remove it now before it accidentally falls out.
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7. Remove the top disc.
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8. Screw the inlet pipe into the paring disc

located above the level ring inside the top
disc.
Left-hand thread!
Place the top disc onto wooden blocks to act
as protection for the top disc edge and for
falling level ring. Place a piece of wood
between the tin hammer and the inlet pipe
and then force out the level ring and the
paring disc carefully from the top disc.
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9. Fit the lifting tool into the distributor and lift

the distributor with disc stack out of the bowl
body using a hoist.
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10. Remove deposits and clean all parts
thoroughly in a suitable cleaning agent. See
chapter ‘‘5.6 Cleaning” on page 79.
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6.3.3 Assembly
✔ Check point
‘‘5.3.3 Corrosion” on page 48,
‘‘5.3.4 Cracks” on page 51,
‘‘5.3.7 Erosion” on page 54,
‘‘5.3.11 Lock ring; wear and damage” on page
59.
1. Assemble the discs one by one on the
distributor. The distributor has one guide rib
for the correct positioning of the discs.
CAUTION
Cut hazard
Sharp edges on the separator discs may

cause cuts.
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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.
2. Fit the lifting tool to the distributor and lift the
distributor with disc stack into the sliding bowl
bottom means of a hoist.
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Check that the guide pins in the distributing

cone fit into the recesses on the underside of
the distributor.
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✔ Check point
‘‘5.3.10 Level ring” on page 58.
3. Fit the oil paring disc and level ring with the
O-ring into the top disc.
Make sure that the paring disc is positioned in
the right direction.
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4. Fit the top disc onto the distributor. The drilled
assembly mark on the top disc must face the
guide lug on the bowl body.
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✔ Check point
‘‘5.3.1 Bowl hood seal ring” on page 47.
5. Fit the lifting tool to the bowl hood and lift it
using a hoist. Check that the O-ring and the
seal ring of the bowl hood are properly fitted
and lubricated.
Lower the bowl hood straight down onto the
disc stack, otherwise it may get stuck. Be
careful not to scratch the bowl hood seal ring.
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In set of tools without compressing tool.

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In set of tools with compressing tool.

For correct position of bowl hood, see next
illustration.
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6. Check that the guide recess on the bowl hood

enters the guide lug in the bowl body.
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7. Remove the lifting tool.
8. Lubricate the lock ring threads, contact and
guide surfaces with lubricating paste.
✔ Check point
‘‘5.4.16 Lock ring; priming” on page 72 (only
when Major Service).
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9. Fit eye bolts and lift the lock ring by a hoist
onto the bowl body.
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10. Tighten the lock ring.
NOTE
Use an Alfa Laval compressing tool
(optional) to reduce shocks to bearings and
keep thread wear minimized when
unscrewing the large lock ring.
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Tightening of lock ring without using a

compressing tool
a. Tighten the lock ring using the spanner
for lock ring.
Left-hand thread!
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b. Tighten until the assembly marks are at

least in line.
✔ Check point
A
NOTE
The assembly marks must never pass each
other more than 25° which corresponds to
A=120 mm.
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(MAX 25 )
Tightening of lock ring by means of a

compressing tool
a. Fit the lifting tool onto the bowl hood.
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pole of the tool into the threads of the
distributor by the horizontal handle.
The control lever on the compressing
tool, should be in position 0.
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c. Turn the control lever to position 1 for

compression.
Compress the disc stack by pumping with
the horizontal handle until the oil
pressure is released through the relief
valve.
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d. Tighten the lock ring using the spanner
for lock ring.
Left-hand thread!
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e. Tighten until the assembly marks are at
least in line.
✔ Check point
A
NOTE
The assembly marks must never pass each
other more than 25 ° which corresponds to
A=120 mm.
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(MAX 25 )
f. Release the pressure in the compressing
tool by turning the control lever to position
0 and then remove the compressing and
lifting tools.
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11. Check that the small holes in the flow control

disc and upper paring disc are not clogged.
Fit the flow control disc with O-ring, and the
upper paring disc.
✔ Check point
‘‘5.3.9 Inlet pipe and oil paring disc” on page
58.
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12. Fit and tighten the paring chamber cover
using the spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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6 Dismantling/Assembly 6.4 Bowl body and operating mechanism (IS)
6.4 Bowl body and

operating mechanism
(IS)
6.4.1 Exploded view
1. Cap nut
2. Lifting stud
3. Distributing cone
4. O-ring
5. Sliding bowl bottom
6. Rectangular ring
7. Bowl body
8. O-ring
9. O-ring
10. Valve plug
11. Operating slide
12. Spring
13. Spring support
14. Screw
15. Dosing ring
16. Nozzle *
17. Screw
* Secured with Loctite 242.

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6.4 Bowl body and operating mechanism (IS) 6 Dismantling/Assembly
6.4.2 Dismantling
1. Unscrew and remove the cap nut. Hit with
light blows on the lower part of the capnut
wings with a drift and hammer.
Left-hand thread!
Also remove the lifting stud.
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2. Fit the lifting tool into the distributing cone and
lift it out.
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3. Fit the lifting tool onto the sliding bowl bottom
and lift it out by a hoist.
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4. Unscrew the three screws in the bottom of the

bowl body.
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5. Fit the lifting tool into the bowl body bottom
with the three screws.
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Release the bowl body from the spindle by

using the lifting tool as a puller. Turn the
handle at top of the lifting tool until the bowl
body comes loose from the spindle taper.
Turn the handle two more turns in order to
avoid damaging the paring disc device.
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6. Lift out the bowl body by a hoist.
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7. Thread a strap through two sludge ports and

turn the bowl body upside down using a hoist.
WARNING
Crush hazards
Support the bowl body when turning to

prevent it from rolling.
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8. Loosen the screws for the spring support
successively a little at a time. Remove the
screws.
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9. Remove the spring support and the springs.
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10. Unscrew the screws for the dosing ring.
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11. Dismantle the dosing ring from the bowl body
with the special puller.
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Proceed in the following way:

a. Screw the nuts against the heads of the
screws.
b. Place the puller on the operating slide
and screw the screws into the dosing
ring.
c. Force off the dosing ring by tightening the
nuts crosswise. Remove the puller when
the dosing ring is loose.
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12. Fit two lifting eyes (M10) or two screws from

the puller into the dosing ring and lift it off
from the bowl body.
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13. Fit two lifting eyes (M10) or two screws from
the puller into the operating slide and lift it off
from the bowl body.
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14. Place the operating slide with the valve plugs

facing upwards.
15. Remove any thick deposits in the bowl hood
and clean all other parts thoroughly in a
suitable cleaning agent. See chapter ‘‘5.6
Cleaning” on page 79.
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6.4.3 Assembly
✔ Check point
‘‘5.3.3 Corrosion” on page 48,
‘‘5.3.4 Cracks” on page 51,
‘‘5.3.6 Dosing ring” on page 54,
‘‘5.3.7 Erosion” on page 54,
‘‘5.3.8 Guide surfaces” on page 56,
‘‘5.3.12 Operating mechanism” on page 61,
‘‘5.3.13 Operating slide” on page 61,
‘‘5.3.14 Sliding bowl bottom” on page 62,
‘‘5.3.15 Springs for operating mechanism” on
page 63.
1. Lubricate the guide surfaces of the bowl
body, operating slide and dosing ring with
lubricating paste. See chapter ‘‘8.6
Lubricants” on page 185.
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2. Fit the operating slide onto the bowl body.
Check that the guide pin in the bowl body
enters the hole in the operating slide.
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3. Fit the dosing ring.

Check that the guide pin in the bowl body
enters the hole in the dosing ring.
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4. Apply only a thin film of lubricating paste on
the screws for the dosing ring.
NOTE
If there is too much lubrication paste applied,
the surplus will collect between the operating
slide and bowl body with risk for malfunction.
Tighten the dosing ring screws to a torque of

20 Nm. The screws should first be tightened
diametrically, then tightened symmetrically
around the bowl.
If torque is too 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.
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5. Lubricate the guide surfaces of the spring

support. See chapter ‘‘8.6 Lubricants” on
page 185.
Fit springs and support.
6. Tighten the three screws for the spring
support successively by hand a little at a time.
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7. Wipe off the spindle top and nave bore in the
bowl body. Lubricate the tapered end of the
spindle and wipe it off with a clean cloth.
✔ Check point
‘‘5.3.2 Bowl spindle cone and bowl body nave”
on page 48.
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8. Turn the bowl body using a hoist to its up-
right position with a strap threaded through
two sludge ports.
WARNING
Crush hazards
Support bowl body when turning to prevent it

from rolling.
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9. Fit the lifting tool into the bowl body bottom

with the three screws.
Turn the handle at the top of the lifting tool so
that the central screw is home.
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10. Lower the bowl body using a hoist until the

central screw rests on the spindle top. Then
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screw up the central screw so that the bowl
body sinks down onto the spindle.
Remove the tool.
11. Rotate the bowl body and align it so that the
three screw holes in the bowl body bottom
are exactly above the three holes in the
distributing ring.
Tighten the three screws firmly.
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12. Lubricate the guide surfaces of the bowl body
and sliding bowl bottom with lubricating
paste. See chapter ‘‘8.6 Lubricants” on page
185.
13. Fit the lifting tool to the sliding bowl bottom
and lift it into the bowl body using a hoist.
For correct position of the sliding bowl
bottom, see next illustration.
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14. Bring the assembly mark on the sliding bowl

bottom in line with the guide lug on the bowl
body to ensure that the sliding bowl bottom
enters into the correct position.
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15. Fit the distributing cone onto the bowl body.
Check that the guide recesses (1) on the
underside of the distributing cone enter the
correct guide lugs (2) in the bowl body. The
relative sizes of the guides are different.
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16. Place the lifting stud onto the spindle top. The
groove should fit over the lug on the spindle
top.
Screw on the cap nut and tighten firmly. Hit
with light blows on the lower part of the
capnut wings with a drift and hammer.
Left-hand thread!
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6.5 Operating water device (IS) 6 Dismantling/Assembly
6.5 Operating water

device (IS)
6.5.1 Exploded view
1. O-ring
2. Distributing ring
3. Operating paring disc
4. O-ring
5. Cover
6. Gasket
7. Distributing cover
8. Height adjusting ring
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6 Dismantling/Assembly 6.5 Operating water device (IS)
6.5.2 Dismantling
1. Slacken the screws of the paring disc with a
hexagon wrench and unscrew with a suitable
screw driver.
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2. Lift out the paring disc device.
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3. Loosen and pull out the operating water inlet

pipes.
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4. Loosen the screws and lift out the distributing
cover.
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5. To dismantle the paring disc device turn it

upside down and remove the screws.
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thoroughly in a suitable cleaning agent. Pay
special attention to the channels. See chapter
‘‘5.6 Cleaning” on page 79.
7. Check the parts for damage and corrosion.
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6.5.3 Assembly
1. Put the distributing cover in place. Do not
tighten the screws (this will make it easier to
fit the operating water inlet tubes).
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2. Fit the operating water inlet pipes into the
distributing cover and connect the water
hoses.
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3. Fasten the distributing cover.
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4. Assemble the paring disc device. Do not
forget the gasket on its underside.
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5. Align the three holes (1) in the paring disc

with the three holes (2) in the distributing
cover.
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6. Fit the paring disc device in its place.
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7. Tighten the screws of the paring disc.
✔ Check point
‘‘5.4.20 Operating paring disc; height position”
on page 74. Only at Major Service (MS).
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6.6 Vertical driving device (MS) 6 Dismantling/Assembly
6.6 Vertical driving device

(MS)
6.6.1 Exploded view
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6 Dismantling/Assembly 6.6 Vertical driving device (MS)
1. Screw 22. Spring casing
2. Protecting plate 23. Buffer
3. O-ring 24. Spring
4. Protecting collar 25. Screw plug
5. Screw 26. Gasket
6. Guard 27. Bowl spindle
7. Nut 28. Ball bearing
8. Cover 29. Worm
9. Gasket 30. Ball bearing
10. O-ring 31. Conveyor
11. Stud bolt 32. Washer
12. Oil fan 33. Ball bearing
13. Lock ring 34. Lock washer
14. Ball bearing 35. Round nut
15. Spring support 36. Bottom sleeve
16. Spring 37. Gasket
17. Spring support 38. Washer
18. Spacing sleeve 39. Screw
19. Ball bearing
20. Ball bearing housing
21. Buffer
21A. Split pin
21B. Wear ring
21C. Spring
21D. Spring support
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6.6.2 Dismantling
1. Unscrew the six screws and remove the hood
and O-ring.
NOTE
Clean the space in the bowl casing
thoroughly before starting to dismantle the
bowl spindle to prevent contaminations
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falling down into the oil gear housing.
2. Remove the protecting plate and the

protecting collar with O-ring.
Left-hand thread!
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3. Unscrew the six screws and remove the
guard and O-ring.
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4. Unscrew the six nuts and remove the cover

and gasket.
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5. Loosen (but do not remove) the six screw
plugs for the buffers with a spanner and a
hammer.
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6. Unscrew the six screw plugs and remove the
springs. Move the spindle top a few turns in a
circle while pressing outwards. This will
disengage buffers from the ball bearing
housing.
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7. Remove the six buffers from the spring

casing.
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8. Drain the oil from the worm gear housing.
CAUTION
Burn hazards
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Lubricating oil and various machine surfaces
can be hot and cause burns.
9. Remove the brake cover and the revolution

counter cap and their gaskets.
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10. Knock out the taper pin from the worm wheel
stop ring.
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11. Push the worm wheel to one side before

removing the spindle. If worm wheel is stuck
use a piece of wood to loosen it.
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12. Fit the lifting tool onto the spindle and lift it out
using the hoist.
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13. Remove the gasket and O-ring which are
remaining in the separator frame.
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14. Unscrew
- the oil fan (1) clockwise
Left-hand thread!
- the lock ring (2) counter-clockwise
Right-hand thread!
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15. Remove the ball bearing housing and

bearings by means of the puller.
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16. Remove the buffer.
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17. To strip the spindle, unscrew the round nut

and remove the lock washer.
Pull off the bearing together with the
intermediate washer.
Remove the driver which fits in the groove in
the worm.
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18. Remove the ball bearings from the worm by
proceeding as illustrated. Use a thrust washer
(a) as a support for the jack screw of the
puller.
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6.6.3 Assembly
When mounting ball bearings on the spindle and
the worm as described below, the bearings must
be heated in oil to max 125 °C.
WARNING
Burn hazards
Use protective gloves when handling the

heated bearings.
NOTE
If in doubt how to mount roller bearings
correctly, see the detailed description in
chapter ‘‘5.9.1 Ball and roller bearings” on
page 89.
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✔ Check point
‘‘5.4.24 Worm; wear of groove” on page 76
‘‘5.7.1 Worm wheel and worm; wear of teeth”
on page 83.
1. Heat and mount the two bearings for the

worm.
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2. Fit the worm onto the spindle.
3. Fit the protecting washer and the heated ball
bearing.
Fix the bearing with the round nut and lock
washer.
4. Place the conveyor through the groove in the
worm and hole in the bowl spindle.
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5. Place the spring casing carefully to rest on

the upper ballbearing on worm
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✔ Check point
‘‘5.4.5 Buffer springs and ball bearing
housing” on page 66.
6. Place the axial buffer in the spring casing .
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7. Assemble the parts included in the bearing

housing as shown in the illustration.
If the bearings cannot be pushed in by hand,
heat the ball bearing housing in oil.
NOTE
The angular contact ball bearing (1) must be
fitted with the wide shoulder of the inner ball
race facing upwards.
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8. Fit the bearing housing onto the bowl spindle.
Heat the housing in oil to facilitate the fitting.
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9. Screw the oil fan into the spring casing.

Tighten the oil fan with the pin spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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The oil fan will fix the bearing housing into the
spring casing.
10. Fit the buffers, springs and screw plugs into
the bearing housing.
Make sure the buffers come to rest against
the flats of the ball bearing housing.
The final tightening of the plugs, in criss-cross
fashion to prevent displacing of the spindle, is
preferably done when the spindle has been
placed in the frame.
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11. Fit the O-ring and gasket into the separator
frame.
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12. Fit the lifting tool to the spindle and lift it by a

hoist.
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13. Carefully lower the spindle into the frame.
Guide the bearings into the bottom sleeve. If
they not completely enter their seats, tap the
spindle top with a soft hammer.
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14. Fit the gasket and cover above the spring
casing and tighten the nuts.
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15. Tighten the screw plugs.
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16. Fit the guard and tighten the six screws.
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17. Fit the protecting collar.
Left-hand thread!
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18. Fit the O-ring and protecting plate. Tighten

the three screws for the protecting plate.
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19. Fit the hood with O-ring and tighten the six
screws.
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20. Match the worm wheel with the teeth in the

worm of the bowl spindle. Knock the taper pin
into the worm wheel stop ring.
✔ Check point
‘‘5.4.26 Worm wheel shaft; radial wobble” on
page 77,
‘‘5.4.3 Bowl spindle; radial wobble” on page
64.
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21. Pour oil into worm gear housing. The oil level
should be exactly in the middle of the sight
glass.
For correct oil volume and recommended oil
brands, see chapter ‘‘8.6 Lubricants” on page
185.
✔ Check point
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‘‘5.4.4 Brake” on page 65.
22. Fit the brake cover and revolution counter

cap and their gaskets.
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6.7 Horizontal driving device (MS) 6 Dismantling/Assembly
6.7 Horizontal driving

device (MS)
6.7.1 Exploded view
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6 Dismantling/Assembly 6.7 Horizontal driving device (MS)
1. Screw
2. Spring washer
3. Round nut
4. Lock washer
5. Bearing shield
6. Ball bearing
7. Taper pin
8. Stop ring
9. Worm wheel
10. Ball bearing
11. Sealing ring
12. Sealing washer
13. O-ring
14. Worm-wheel shaft with coupling drum
15. Nave
16. Friction block
17. Friction pad
18. Holding bracket
19. Ball bearing
20. Spacing sleeve
21. Ball bearing
22. Lock washer
23. Round nut
24. Gasket
25. Coupling disc
26. Elastic plate
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6.7.2 Dismantling
DANGER
Entrapment hazards
1. Make sure that rotating parts have come
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indicates if separator parts are rotating or
not.
2. To avoid accidental start, switch off and
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dismantling work.
The parts must be handled carefully. Don’t place

parts directly on the floor, but on a clean rubber
mat, fibreboard or a suitable pallet.
If the bowl spindle has been removed according
to earlier description, points 1-5 below are already
done. Proceed with point 6.
1. Drain the oil from the worm gear housing.
CAUTION
Burn hazards
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Lubricating oil and various machine surfaces

can be hot and cause burns.
2. Remove the brake cover and revolution

counter cap and their gaskets.
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3. Knock out the taper pin from the worm wheel

stop ring.
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4. Remove the protecting cover with gasket.
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5. Unscrew the four screws for the bearing
shield and remove it.
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6. Unscrew and remove the round nut and lock
washer.
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7. Remove the ball bearing.
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8. Remove the stop ring and worm wheel with
ball bearing.
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9. Pull off the ball bearing from the worm wheel.
Use a washer as a support for the puller.
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10. Disconnect the motor cables. Note the
positions of cables in the terminal box to re-
connect correctly (for correct direction of
rotation).
11. Remove the electrical motor using a hoist.
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12. Remove the flexible plate and unscrew the

six screws for the coupling disc and remove
it.
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13. Remove the worm wheel shaft with friction
clutch pulley.
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14. To dismantle the nave, unscrew the round nut
with the pin spanner and remove the lock
washer.
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15. Pull off the nave with the puller and remove
the friction blocks.
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16. Remove the sealing washer using two screws

with 1/4”-20 UNC threads.
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17. Remove the sealing ring from the sealing
washer.
thoroughly in a suitable cleaning agent. See
chapter ‘‘5.6 Cleaning” on page 79.
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6.7.3 Assembly
1. Lubricate the O-ring on the sealing washer
periphery and the sealing ring with silicone
grease. Fit the sealing washer in frame and
check that the sealing ring is fitted in the
correct direction, as illustrated.
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✔ Check point
‘‘5.4.6 Coupling friction pads” on page 68.
2. Fit the friction blocks (3) with pads (2) on the
nave and lock them with holding brackets (4).
Lubricate the ball bearings.
For recommended lubricants, see chapter
‘‘8.6 Lubricants” on page 185.
3. Fit the ball bearings (1) and spacing sleeve
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(5) with the driving on sleeve tool to force the

ball bearings into their correct positions.
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4. Tighten the round nut with the pin spanner

and secure it with the lock washer.
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5. Fit the worm wheel shaft.
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✔ Check point
‘‘5.7.1 Worm wheel and worm; wear of teeth”
on page 83.
6. Heat the ball bearing and fit it on the worm
wheel.
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When mounting the ball bearings on the
worm wheel and shaft, the bearings must be
heated in oil to max. 125 °C .
WARNING
Burn hazards
Use protective gloves when handling the

heated bearings.
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NOTE
If any doubt how to mount roller bearings in a
correct way, see the detailed description in
chapter ‘‘5.9.1 Ball and roller bearings” on
page 89.
7. Fit the worm wheel with the ball bearing and

fit the stop ring.
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8. Fit the ball bearing.
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9. Knock the ball bearing into its seat with the

driving-on sleeve tool.
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10. Tighten the round nut with the pin spanner

and secure it with the lock washer.
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11. Fit the bearing shield and tighten the four
screws.
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12. Fit the coupling disc with gasket and tighten
the six screws. If necessary, use the driving-
on sleeve.
13. Fit the flexible plate.
✔ Check point
‘‘5.4.12 Flexible plate in coupling” on page 70.
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14. Fit the electrical motor.
DANGER
When power cables have been connected

and the separator is completely assembled
see‘‘4.1.1 Ready for start” on page 30,
always check direction of rotation. If
incorrect, vital rotating parts could unscrew
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causing disintegration of the machine.
The remaining description in this section implies

that the bowl spindle is mounted in the frame. If
not, proceed with the assembly instruction for the
vertical driving device in chapter ‘‘6.6.3
Assembly” on page 142.
15. Match the worm wheel with the teeth in the

worm of the bowl spindle. Knock the taper pin
into the worm wheel stop ring.
✔ Check point
‘‘5.4.26 Worm wheel shaft; radial wobble” on
page 77.
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16. Fit the protecting cover with gasket.

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17. Pour oil into worm gear housing. The oil level
should be exactly in the middle of the sight
glass.
For correct oil volume and recommended oil
brands see chapter ‘‘8.6 Lubricants” on page
185.
✔ Check point
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‘‘5.4.4 Brake” on page 65.
18. Fit the brake cover and revolution counter

cap and their gaskets.
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Contents
7.1 FOPX mechanical functions 164

7.1.1 Separator vibrates 164
7.1.2 Smell 165
7.1.3 Noise 165
7.1.4 Speed too low 165
7.1.5 Starting power too high 166
7.1.6 Starting power too low 166
7.1.7 Starting time too long 166
7.1.8 Retardation time too long 167
7.1.9 Water in worm gear housing 167
7.2 Separating functions 168

7.2.1 Liquid flows through the bowl
casing drain and/or sludge outlet 168
7.2.2 Bowl opens accidentally during
operation 169
7.2.3 Bowl fails to open for sludge
discharge 169
7.2.4 Unsatisfactory sludge discharge 170
7.2.5 Unsatisfactory separation 170
7.2.6 High pressure in oil outlet 170

7.3.1 Vibration switch does not reset 171
7.3.2 Impossible to adjust setpoint to
obtain tripping 171

7.3.2 Impossible to adjust setpoint to
obtain tripping 171
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7.1 FOPX mechanical

functions
7.1.1 Separator vibrates
NOTE
Some vibration is normal during the starting and stopping sequences when the separator
passes through its critical speeds.
DANGER
If excessive vibration occurs, stop separator and keep bowl filled with liquid during rundown.
The cause of the vibration must be identified and corrected before the separator is restarted.
Excessive vibration may be due to incorrect assembly or poor cleaning of the bowl.
Cause Corrective actions Page
Bowl out of balance due to: Dismantle the separator and check the 109
- poor cleaning assembly and cleaning
- incorrect assembly
- incorrect disc stack compression
- bowl assembled with parts from other
separators
Uneven sludge deposits in the sludge Dismantle and clean the separator bowl 102
space
Height adjustment of the oil paring disc is Stop the separator, measure and, if 74
incorrect necessary, adjust the height
Bowl spindle bent (max 0,04 mm) Renew the bowl spindle 64
Bearing is damaged or worn Renew all bearings 134, 150
Vibration damping rubber cushions are Renew all rubber cushions 46

worn out
Spindle top bearing spring broken Renew all springs 134
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7.1.2 Smell
Normal occurrence during start while the None –

friction blocks are slipping
Brake is applied Release the brake –
Oil level in gear housing too low Check oil level and add oil if necessary 30
7.1.3 Noise
Oil level in gear housing too low Check oil level and add oil if necessary 30
Height adjustment of the oil paring disc is Stop the separator, measure and adjust 74
incorrect the height
Worm wheel and worm are worn Renew worm wheel and worm 83
Incorrect play between coupling pulley Adjust the play 70

and elastic plate
7.1.4 Speed too low
Coupling friction pads are oily or worn Clean or renew friction pads 68
Bowl is not closed or leaking Dismantle the bowl and check 97
Motor failure Repair/renew the motor –
Bearing is damaged Renew all bearings 134, 150
Incorrect gear transmission (60 Hz gear Stop and change the gear transmission 83, 134,
for 50 Hz power supply) to suit the power supply frequency 150
Incorrect coupling friction blocks (60 Hz Change the friction blocks to suit the 68
blocks for 50 Hz power supply) power supply frequency
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7.1.5 Starting power too high
Incorrect friction blocks (50 Hz blocks for

60 Hz power supply)
DANGER
Stop immediately and change the friction 68
blocks to suit the power supply frequency
Wrong direction of rotation Change electrical phase connections to the –

motor
Brake is applied Release the brake -
7.1.6 Starting power too low
Incorrect friction blocks (60 Hz blocks for Stop immediately and change the friction 68
50 Hz power supply) blocks to suit the power supply frequency
Coupling friction pads are oily or worn Clean or renew friction pads 68
Motor failure Repair the motor –
7.1.7 Starting time too long
Coupling friction pads are oily or worn Renew or clean friction pads 68
Height position of oil paring disc or Stop, check and adjust the height 68, 74
operating device is incorrect
Motor failure Repair the motor –
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7.1.8 Retardation time too long
Brake friction pad is worn or oily Renew or clean friction pad 65
7.1.9 Water in worm gear housing
Bowl casing drain obstructed Clean the casing and the drains properly. 83
The drains have connection Nos. 462 and
463 on the Basic size drawing.
Solve the reason for obstruction.
Clean worm gear housing and change oil.
Leakage at top bearing Renew seal ring and change oil 134, 86
Condensation Clean worm gear housing and 86

change oil
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7.2 Separating functions
7.2.1 Liquid flows through the

bowl casing drain and/or
sludge outlet
Sludge discharge or water draining in None (normal) –

progress
Strainer in operating water line is clogged Clean the strainer and check water –
or water pressure/flow is too low pressure/flow:
Closing water pressure, 20-30 kPa
Closing water flow
Channels in operating water device are Clean the operating water device 126
clogged
O-rings at the flow control disc defective Renew the O-rings 101
Paring chamber cover (small lock ring) Renew the paring chamber cover 101
defective
Seal ring in the bowl hood defective Renew the seal ring 101
Sealing edge of the sliding bowl bottom Smoothen sealing edge of the sliding bowl 62
defective bottom or renew it
Valve plugs are defective Renew all valve plugs 61
Bowl speed too low See section ‘‘7.1.4 Speed too low” on page –
165 in this chapter
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7.2.2 Bowl opens accidentally

during operation
Strainer in the operating water supply is Clean the strainer –

clogged
No water in the operating water system Check the operating water system and –
make sure the valve(s) are open
Water connections to the separator are Rectify –

incorrectly fitted
Upper nozzle in the dosing ring is Clean the nozzle. Carry out an Intermediate 54
clogged Service (IS)
Square-sectioned ring in sliding bowl Renew the square-sectioned ring. Carry out 62
bottom is defective an Intermediate Service (IS)
Valve plugs are defective Renew all plugs. Carry out an Intermediate 61
Service (IS)
Supply valve for opening water is leaking Rectify the leak –
7.2.3 Bowl fails to open for sludge

discharge
Strainer in the operating water supply is Clean the strainer –

clogged
Seal rings in operating device defective Renew the seal rings 126
Opening water flow too low Check the opening water flow; –
min. 18 litres/minute
Dosing ring too firmly tightened Check the tightening torque 122
Lower nozzle in the dosing ring is Clean the nozzle. Carry out an Intermediate 54
clogged Service (IS)
Seal ring in the operating slide is Renew the seal ring. Carry out an 115
defective Intermediate Service (IS)
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7.2.4 Unsatisfactory sludge

discharge
Dosing ring too firmly tightened Check the tightening torque 122
Valve plugs in the operating slide too high Renew with correct valve plugs 61
Sludge deposits in the operating system Check and clean the operating system 115, 126
7.2.5 Unsatisfactory separation
Incorrect separation temperature Adjust –
Throughput too high Adjust –
Disc stack is clogged Clean disc stack 81
Sludge space in bowl is filled Clean and reduce the time between sludge 81
discharges
Bowl speed too low Examine the motor and power transmission 83, 150
including the gear ratio
7.2.6 High pressure in oil outlet
Throughput too high Adjust
Valve(s) in oil outlet line closed Open the valve(s) –
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7.3 Vibration switch

(option)
7.3.1 Vibration switch does not

reset
Dirt or iron particles on magnets Clean magnets –
Leaf spring broken Return to Alfa Laval for repair –
Reset coil open Check for continuity and proper coil –

resistance
7.3.2 Impossible to adjust

setpoint to obtain tripping
Incorrect air gap between hold-down Readjust the air gap with the stop pin screw –
magnet (lower) and armature in switch
7.3.3 Vibration switch does not

reset
Defective switch Renew and verify by manually moving the –

armature to the latched (tripped) position
and listen for an audible click. Verify contact
by performing a continuity check
Incorrect position Check that the switch plunger is just free of –

the armature when in the set (un-tripped)
position
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Contents
8.1 Technical data 174
8.2 Basic size drawing 176

8.2.1 Dimensions of connections 177
8.3 Connection list 178
8.4 Interface description 180

8.4.1 General 180
8.4.2 Definitions 180
8.4.3 Component description and
signal processing 181
8.4.4 Function graph and running
limitations 183
8.5 Water quality 184
8.6 Lubricants 185

8.6.1 Lubrication chart, general 185
8.6.2 Recommended lubricating oils 187
8.6.3 Recommended oil brands 188
8.6.4 Recommended lubricants 191
8.7 Drawings 193

8.7.1 Foundations 193
8.7.2 Electric motor 194
8.7.3 Machine plates and safety labels 196
8.7.4 Vibration sensor (option) 198
8.7.5 Cover interlocking switch (option) 198
8.8 Storage and installation 199

8.8.1 Storage and transport of goods 199
8.8.2 Planning of installation 201
8.8.3 Foundations 204
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8.1 Technical data

Alfa Laval ref. 557643, rev. 1
NOTE
The separator is a component operating in an integrated system including a monitoring
system. If the technical data in the system description do not agree with the technical data
in this instruction manual, the data in the system description shall apply.
Product number 881082-02-03

Separator type FOPX 614TFD-20
Application Continuous clarification of heavy fuel oil.
Intended for both land and marine applications.
Cast iron frame.
The flash point of the fuel oil to be separated must be
min. 60 °C.
Density of operating water, max. 1 000 kg/m3
Density of sediment/feed, max. 2 171/1 100 kg/m3
Hydraulic capacity, max. 24 500 litres/hour
Feed temperature, min./max. 0/100 °C

Ambient temperature, min./max. 5-15/55 °C The min. temperature is dependent
of the used oil type. See ‘‘8.6.2
Recommended lubricating oils” on
page 187.
Bowl speed, max. 4140/4125 r.p.m., 50/60 Hz
Motor shaft speed, max. 1500/1800 r.p.m., 50/60 Hz
No. of teeth;
- on worm, 50 Hz 21
- on worm, 60 Hz 24
- on worm wheel, 50 Hz 58
- on worm wheel, 60 Hz 55
Lubricating volume approx. 12 litres
Motor power rating 16 kW
Power consumption, max. 18 kW (at starting up)
Power consumption, normal 7/11,2 kW (idling/at max. capacity)
Discharge volume, min./max. 7,6/9,6 litres variable discharge volume
Discharge interval, min. 1 minute
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Bowl volume 29 litres

Starting time 5-6 minutes
Stopping time with brake 6-7 minutes
Max. running time without flow;
- empty bowl 180 minutes
- filled bowl 180 minutes
Sound power level – Bel(A)
Sound pressure level 85 dB(A)
Vibration level, separator in use, max. 9 mm/s (RMS)
Weight of separator 1 360 kg
(without motor)
Weight of bowl 406 kg
The materials in contact with process fluid (excluding

seals and O-rings) are brass, bronze and stainless steel.
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8.2 Basic size drawing

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A. Maximum horizontal B. Maximum vertical C. Tigthening torque 20 Nm.

displacement at the in/outlet displacement at the sludge Locked with lock nut.
connections during operation connection during operation
±15 mm. ±10 mm.
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8.2.1 Dimensions of connections

Data for connections, see chapter

‘‘8.3 Connection list” on page 178.
All connections to be installed non-loaded and
flexible.
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A. 8 holes, Ø23 mm
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8.3 Connection list

Connection No. Description Requirements/limits
201 Inlet for product
− Allowed temperature Min. 0 °C, max. 100 °C
206 Inlet to liquid seal or displacement liquid, water Fresh water
− Instantaneous flow 5,5 litre/minute
− Pressure (Min./Max.) 200/600 kPa
220 Outlet for light phase (oil)
− Counter pressure 0 - 200 kPa
221 Outlet for heavy phase (water)
222 Outlet for solid phase The outlet after the

separator should be
installed in such a way
that you can not fill the
frame top part with sludge.
(Guidance of sludge pump
or open outlet)
372 Inlet of discharge liquid See demand in chapter

‘‘8.5 Water quality” on
page 184
− Instantaneous flow 18 litres/minute
− Time 3 seconds/discharge
376 Inlet for make-up liquid See demand in chapter

‘‘8.5 Water quality” on
page 184
− Instantaneous flow 18 litres/minute
− Time Intermittent
372 + 376 Discharge and make-up liquid
− Consumption 1,7 litres/discharge
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Connection No. Description Requirements/limits
377 Outlet for operating liquid (discharge and make-up

liquid)
462 Drain of frame top part, lower
(463) Drain of frame top part, upper
701 Motor for separator
− Deviation from nominal frequency ± 5% (momentarily 10%

during a period of
maximum 5 seconds)
753 Unbalance sensor (delivered as option) See ‘‘8.4 Interface

description’’
− Type Mechanical switch
− Vibration measurement range 0 to 4,5 g from 0 to 300 Hz
− Switch rating, resistive load max. 5A 12 V DC

2A 24 V DC
1A 48 V DC
0,5 A 120 V DC
7A 460 V AC 50/60 Hz
− Reset coil power supply max. 14 W 48 V DC
760 Cover interlocking switch (delivered as option) See ‘‘8.4 Interface

description’’
− Type Mechanical switch
− Switch rating, resistive load max. 3 A 500 V
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8.4 Interface description

8.4.1 General
In addition to the Connection List this document
describes limitations and conditions for safe
control, monitoring and reliable operation.
At the end of the document a function graph and
running limitations are found.
8.4.2 Definitions
Stand still (Ready for start) means:
• The machine is assembled correctly.
• All connections are installed according to
Connection List, Interconnection Diagram
and Interface Description.
Start means:
• The power to the separator is on.
• The acceleration is supervised to ensure that
a certain speed has been reached within a
certain time. See technical data.
The start procedure continues until full speed has
been reached and a stabilization period has
passed (about 1 minute).
Normal stop means:
• Stopping of the machine at any time with
brake applied.
• The bowl must be kept filled.
Safety stop means:

The machine must be stopped in the quickest and
safest way due to vibrations or process reasons.
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Comply to following conditions:

• The bowl must be kept filled.
• Sludge ejection must not be made.
• The machine must not be restarted before the
reason for the safety stop has been
investigated and action has been taken.
• In case of emergency condition in the plant,
the machine must be stopped in a way that is
described in EN 418.
8.4.3 Component description and

signal processing
Separator motor 701
The separator is equipped with a 3-phase DOL-
(direct on line) started motor. The separator can
also be started by a Y/D starter, but then the time
in Y-position must be maximized to 5 seconds.
Vibration sensor 753 (option)

The vibration sensor is an acceleration sensitive
instrument with a mechanical switch.
Signal Processing
The vibration sensor gives an open contact when
the vibration exceeds the preset value.
If too high vibration occurs the separator must be
stopped with automatic Safety Stop.
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(option)
The cover of the separator can be equipped with
an interlocking switch as option.
When the cover is closed the interlocking circuit in
the control system is closed and the separator
could be started.
Signal Processing
The circuit is closed when the frame hood of the
separator is closed.
The interlocking switch should be connected so
that starting of the motor is prevented when the
separator hood is not closed.
Discharge
Signal processing
The control system shall contain a memory
function for registration of the number of initiated
discharges.
At indication of the absence of a discharge, the
operator or the control system must initiate a new
discharge. At indication of the absence of two
consecutive sludge discharges, an alarm must be
given and action must be taken.
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8.4.4 Function graph and running

limitations
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A. Stand still
B. Starting mode
C. Running mode
D. Stop mode
E. Safety stop mode
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8.5 Water quality

Operating water is used in the separator for several different functions: e.g. to operate the
discharge mechanism, to lubricate and cool mechanical seals, etc.
Poor quality of the operating water may with time cause erosion, corrosion and/or
operating problem in the separator and must therefore be treated to meet certain
demands.
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1.1 Turbidity-free water, solids content <0,001% by volume.

Deposits must not be allowed to form in certain areas in the separator.
1.2 Max particle size 50 µm.
2. Total hardness less than 180 mg CaCO3 per litre, which corresponds to 10 °dH or
12,5 °E.
Hard water may with time form deposits in the operating mechanism. The precipitation
rate is accelerated with increased operating temperature and low discharge
frequency. These effects become more severe the harder the water is.
3. Chloride content max 100 ppm NaCl (equivalent to 60 mg Cl/l).
Chloride ions contribute to corrosion on the separator surfaces in contact with the
operating water, including the spindle. Corrosion is a process that is accelerated by
increased separating temperature, low pH, and high chloride ion concentration.
A chloride concentration above 60 mg/l is not recommended.
4. pH>6
Increased acidity (lower pH) increases the risk for corrosion; this is accelerated by
increased temperature and high chloride ion content.
NOTE
Alfa Laval accepts no liability for consequences
arising from unsatisfactorily purified operating
water supplied by the customer.
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8.6 Lubricants
8.6.1 Lubrication chart, general

Alfa Laval ref. 553216-01, rev. 6
Lubricating points Type of lubricant
Bowl spindle ball bearings and buffers are Lubricating oil as specified in ‘‘8.6.2
lubricated by oil mist Recommended lubricating oils” on page 187
Bowl spindle taper Lube oil, only a few drops for rust protection
Metal buffers of bowl spindle Lube oil
Bowl: Pastes as specified in ‘‘8.6.4 Recommended

Sliding contact surfaces and pressure loaded lubricants” on page 191
surfaces such as lock rings, threads of lock
rings, bowl hood and cap nut
Rubber seal rings Grease as specified in ‘‘8.6.4 Recommended

lubricants” on page 191
Friction coupling ball bearings The bearings are packed with grease and sealed
and need no extra lubrication
Electric motor Follow manufacturer's instructions
Alfa Laval Lubricating Oil Groups:

• Group A oil: a high quality gear oil on
paraffin base with stable AW (anti wear)
additives.
• Group B 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
temperatures.
• Group E oil: Characteristics as a group D oil
but suitable at a higher operation power
(max. 55 kW).
Do not mix different oil brands or oils from

different oil groups.
Always use clean vessels when handling
lubricating oil.
185
8.6 Lubricants 8 Technical Reference
Great attention must be paid not to contaminate

the lubricating oil. Of particular importance 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 occur.
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.
NOTE
Check the oil level before start. Top up when
necessary. For correct oil volume see
chapter Technical data in the Installation
Manual.
It is of utmost importance to use the lubricants

recommended in our documentation. This does
not exclude, 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.
186
8.6.2 Recommended lubricating

oils
Two different groups of lubricating oils are

approved for this separator.
They are designated as Alfa Laval lubricating oil
groups A and D.
The numerical value after the letter states the
viscosity grade.
The corresponding commercial oil brands are
found in chapter ‘‘8.6.3 Recommended oil
brands” on page 188.
Ambient temperature °C Alfa Laval lubricating oil Time in operation

group Oil change interval
between +15 and +60 A/320 1 000 - 1 500 h
between -10 and +60 D/220 2 000 h

between ±0 and +60 D/320 2 000 h
Note:
• In a new installation or after change of gear
transmission, change oil after 200 operating
hours and clean the gear housing.
• 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 for
6 months or longer.
• In seasonal operation: change oil before
every operating period.
187
8.6.3 Recommended oil brands
NOTE
The data in below tables is based on supplier information in regards to
lubrication properties. Trade names and designations might vary from country to
country, contact your local supplier for more information.
Brands with Alfa Laval article number are approved and recommended for use.
Alfa Laval lubricating oil group A/320

Viscosity grade VG (ISO 3448/3104) 320

Viscosity index VI (ISO 2909) >95
Manufacturer Designation
Alfa Laval 546099-80 (20 litres)

546099-81 (4 litres)
546099-82 (208 litres)
546099-83 (1 litre )
BP Bartran 320
Castrol Alpha ZN 320
ELF Polytelis 320
Engen Genecirc TQ320
Esso/Exxon Nuto 320

Teresso 320
Terrestic 320
Mobil DTE oil AA
Shell Morlina 320

Tellus 320
Texaco/Caltex Regal Oil 320

Paper Machine Oil Premium 320
188
Alfa Laval lubricating oil group D/220

Synthetic lubricating oil, category PAO (ISO-L-) CKE 220

542690-81 (4 litres)
542690-82 (208 litres)
BP Enersyn HTX 220
Castrol Alphasyn EP 220

Alphasyn HG 220
Chevron Tegra 220
ELF Epona SA 220
Esso/Exxon Terresstic SHP 220

Terresso SHP 220
Mobil SHC 630
Q8/Kuwait Petroleum Schumann 220
Shell Paolina 220

Omala RL 220
Statoil Mereta 220
Texaco/Caltex/FAMM Pinnacle Marine Gear 220
The list of recommended oil brands is 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 ought to follow the ISO
standard 12925-1, category ISO-L-CKE (ISO 6743-6) or DIN 51517, part 3
CLP, but shall have a synthetic base oil of polyalphaolefin type (PAO) instead
of mineral base oil.
The oil must be endorsed for worm gear with brass worm wheel.
The use of other lubricants than recommended is done on the exclusive
189
Alfa Laval lubricating oil group D/320

Synthetic lubricating oil, category PAO (ISO-L-) CKE 320

542690-85 (4 litres)
542690-86 (208 litres)
BP Enersyn HTX 320
Castrol Alphasyn EP 320

Alphasyn HG 320
Chevron Tegra 320
ELF Epona SA 320
Esso/Exxon Terresstic SHP 320

Terresso SHP 320
Mobil SHC 630
Optimol Optigear Synthetic A 320
Q8/Kuwait Petroleum Schumann 320
Shell Delima HT 320

Paolina 320
Omala RL 320
Statoil Mereta 220
The list of recommended oil brands is 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 ought to follow the ISO
standard 12925-1, category ISO-L-CKE (ISO 6743-6) or DIN 51517, part 3
CLP, but shall have a synthetic base oil of polyalphaolefin type (PAO) instead
of mineral base oil.
The oil must be endorsed for worm gear with brass worm wheel.
The use of other lubricants than recommended is done on the exclusive
190
8.6.4 Recommended lubricants

NOTE
The data in below tables is based on supplier information in regards to
lubrication properties. Trade names and designations might vary from country to
country, contact your local supplier for more information.
Brands with Alfa Laval article number are approved and recommended for use.
Pastes for food applications:
Manufacturer Designation Comment Alfa Laval No.

Fuchs Lubritech Gleitmo 805 –
Geralyn 2 USDA H1 561764-01 (50 g)
Dow Corning Molykote TP 42 –
Molykote D –
Molykote Foodslip EP-2 USDA H1 537086-07 (50 g)
(Mineral
oil base)
Klüber Klüberpaste 46 MR 401 –
Klüberpaste UH1 96-402 USDA H1 –
Lubrication LE 4025 USDA H1 –
Engineers
Pastes for non-food applications:
Manufacturer Designation Alfa Laval No.

Fuchs Lubritech * Gleitmo 805K –
Gleitmo 705K –
Dow Corning Molykote 1000 (Paste) 537086-02 (1000 g)
Molykote 1000 (Paste) 537086-03 (100 g)
Molykote G-rapid plus (Paste) 537086-04 (50 g)
Rocol Antiscuffing (ASP) (Paste) –
Klüber Wolfracoat C (Paste) –
Bonded coatings:

Fuchs Lubritech Gleitmo 900 (Varnish or spray) –
Dow Corning Molykote D321R (Spray) 535586-01 (300 ml)
Molykote D321R (Varnish) 535586-02 (60 ml)
191
Silicone grease for rubber rings:
Dow Corning Molykote 111 (Compound) 539474-02 (100 g)

Molykote 111 (Compound) 539474-03 (25 g)
Fuchs Lubritech Gleitmo 750 –
Klüber Unisilkon L 250 L –
Wacker Silicone P (Paste) –
Greases for ball and roller bearings:
NOTE
Always follow the specific recommendation for lubrication as advised by the
manufacturer.
BP Energrease MM-EP2 –
Energrease LS2 –
Castrol APS 2 Grease –

EPL 2 –
Chevron Dura-Lith Grease EP2 –
Elf Epexa 2 –
Esso/Exxon Beacon EP2 –

Unirex N2 –
Fina Marson EPL 2A –
Mobil Mobilith SHC 460 –

Mobilux EP2 –
Gulf Gulflex MP2 –
Q8/Kuwait Rembrandt EP2 –

Petroleum
Shell Alvania EP Grease 2 –

Albida Grease EP2 –
SKF LGEP2 or LGMT2 –
Texaco Multifak AFB 2 –
192
8 Technical Reference 8.7 Drawings
8.7 Drawings
8.7.1 Foundations
G0618011
A. Min. lifting capacity 1000 kg Recommended free floor space for unloading
Recommended speed for lifting: when doing service
Low speed 0,5-1,5 m/min.
High speed 2-6 m/min. Min. access area for overhead hoist.
B. Max. height of largest component incl. No fixed installations within this area.
lifting tool
C. Horizontal max. deviation 0,4 °. Vertical force not exceeding 41 kN/foot
D. Hole Ø 220 for sediment outlet
E. Center of separator bowl
F. Center of motor Horizontal force not exceeding 41 kN/foot
G. 4 holes Ø 17 for anchorage
H. Service side
193
8.7 Drawings 8 Technical Reference
8.7.2 Electric motor

G0868311
Manufacturer ABB Motors
Manufacturers drawing 3GZV 100 007-4
Standards IIEC 34-series, 72, 79, 85
Size 160L
Type M2AA 160L-4
Weight 63 kg
Poles 4
Insulation class F
Bearings D/N-end 6209-2Z/C3

Note: The bearing have permanent
lubrication.
Method of cooling IC 41 (IEC 34-6)
Specification Totally enclosed three-phase

motor for marine service 3)
Type of mounting Degree of

protection
IM 1001
IM 3001 IP 55
IM 3011 IP 55
IM 3031 IP 55
194
Article No Output Speed Freq Voltage Current Pow.fac |st / | 1) Therm 2) Note
kW RPM Hz V A cos ϕ °C
552814-01 15,5 1450 50 200 D 58 0,85 6,5
552814-02 15,5 1450 50 220 D 52 0,85 6,5
552814-03 15,5 1450 50 380 D 30,5 0,85 6,5
552814-04 15,5 1450 50 415 D 28 0,85 6,5
552814-05 15,5 1450 50 440 D 26,5 0,85 6,5
552814-06 15,5 1450 50 500 D 23 0,85 6,5
552814-07 18 1750 60 220 D 61 0,85 6,5 D-par
440 D 30,5 D-ser
552814-08 18 1750 60 230 D 58,5 0,85 6,5 D-par
460 D 29 D-ser
552814-09 17 1752 60 575 D 23 0,84 6,7 CSA-
plated
552814-10 15,5 1450 50 380 D 30,5 0,85 6,5
18 1750 60 440 D 30,5 6,5
552814-11 15,5 1450 50 690 Y 16,8 0,85 6,5
400 D 29
552814-12 18 1750 60 460 D 29 0,85 6,5
552814-13 18 1750 60 480 D 28 0,85 6,5
552814-14 15 1452 50 660 Y 17 0,85 6,7 Stamp.
380 D 29,5 15 kW
552814-15 15 1758 60 440 D 26,5 0,83 7,5 Stamp.
15 kW
552814-16 18 1750 60 440 D 30,5 0,85 6,5
552814-17 18 1750 60 690 Y 19,4 0,85 6,5
552814-18 18 1750 60 380 D 35,5 0,85 6,5
552814-19 15,5 1450 50 660 Y 17,6 0,85 6,5
1)
lst /l = starting current /rated current at direct
on line starting.
2)
Thermistors tripping temperature if applicable
3)
The motors can be designed to fulfill requirements of
following Classification Societies: (Essential service)
Lloyds Register of shipping (LRS) Nippon Kaiyi Kyoaki (NK)
Det Norske Veritas (DnV) Korean Register of shipping (KR)
Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Polski Rejester Statkow (PRS)
Bureau Veritas (BV) China Classification societies (ZC)
American Bureau of shipping (ABS) Register of Shipping (RS)
Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)
Required classification society must always be specified

when ordering. Factory test certificate to be enclosed at the
delivery.
Rated output (kW) valid for temp-rise max. 90 °C.

4) The motors can be delivered with space heaters for
110V or 220V 25W as option. State supply voltage
when ordering. Connection to separate terminal board
in the main box acc. to attached connection diagram.
195
8.7.3 Machine plates and safety

labels
G0544311
1. Machine plate
Separator FOPX 614TFD-20
Manufacturing serial No./ Year XXXX
Product No. 881082-02-03
S0061411
Machine top part 561138-02
Bowl 561204-01
Machine bottom part 543048-16/17 (50/60 Hz)
Max. speed (bowl) 4140 r.p.m. (50 Hz), 4125 r.p.m. (60 Hz)
Direction of rotation (bowl) ←
Speed motor shaft 1500 r.p.m. (50 Hz), 1800 r.p.m. (60 Hz)
El. current frequency 50/60 Hz
Recommended motor power 16 kW
Max. density of feed 1100 kg/m3
Max. density of sediment 2171 kg/m3
Max. density of operating liquid 1000 kg/m3
Process temperature min./max. 0/100 °C
196
3.Safety label
Text on label:
DANGER
Read the instruction manuals before installation,
S0061521
operation and maintenance. Consider inspection
intervals.
Failure to strictly follow instructions can lead to
fatal injury.
If excessive vibration occurs, stop separator and
keep bowl filled with liquid during rundown.
Out of balance vibration will become worse if bowl
is not full.
Separator must stop rotating before any
dismantling work is started.
4. Name plate
S0063211
6. Arrow
Indicating direction of rotation of horizontal driving
device.
8. Power supply frequency
S0063111
197
8.7.4 Vibration sensor (option)

Type: Mechanical velocity

Switch rating, voltage: Max. 460 V AC
Reset coil: 14 W, 48 V DC,
G0547321
For other technical information see chapter
Interconnection diagram
‘‘8.3 Connection list” on page 178 and ‘‘8.4
1-2 Reset coil
Interface description” on page 180.
3 No
4 Common
5 NC
6-8 Heater
R Reset button

(option)
Switch rating, voltage: Max. 500 V

current: Max. 3 A
For other technical information see chapter
‘‘8.3 Connection list” on page 178 and
‘‘8.4 Interface description” on page 180.
G0547221
198
8 Technical Reference 8.8 Storage and installation
8.8 Storage and

installation
8.8.1 Storage and transport of

goods
Storage
Specification
Upon arrival to the store, check all components
and keep them:
1. Well stored and protected from mechanical
damage.
2. Dry and protected from rain and humidity.
3. Organized in the store in such a way that the
goods will be easily accessible when
installation is about to take place.
199
8.8 Storage and installation 8 Technical Reference
A separator can be delivered with different types

of protection:
• Fixed on a pallet.
The separator must be stored in a storage
room well protected from mechanical damage
and also dry and protected from rain and
humidity.
G0402051
Fixed on a pallet
• In a wooden box which is not water tight.

The separator must be stored dry and
protected from rain and humidity.
G0402061
In a wooden box which is not water tight
• In a special water-resistant box for outdoor

storage.
The separator and its parts have been treated
with an anti-corrosion agent. Once the box
has been opened, store dry and protected
from rain and humidity.
The packaging for outdoor storage is only to
special order.
G0402071
In a special water-resistant box for outdoor storage
200
Transport
Specification
• During transport of the separator, the frame
hood and bowl must always be removed
from the machine.
• When lifting a separator it must always be
hung securely. See chapter ‘‘5.5 Lifting
instructions” on page 78.
WARNING
Crush hazards
Use correct lifting tools and follow lifting

instructions.
• During erection, all inlets and outlets to

separators and accessories must be covered
to be protected from dirt and dust.
8.8.2 Planning of installation
Introduction
The space required for one or more separators
can be calculated by consulting the drawings in
the chapters ‘‘8.2 Basic size drawing” on page
176, ‘‘8.7.1 Foundations” on page 193 and
instructions for ancillary equipment, electrical and
electronic equipment and cables.
G0020611
Check the drawings when planning the installation
201
Important measurements
Important measurements are the minimum lifting
height for lifting tackle, shortest distance between
driving motor and wall, free passage for
dismantling and assembly, maintenance and
operation.
Plan your installation with sufficient room for the
G0020721
controls and operation so that instruments are
easily visible. Valves and controls must be within
convenient reach. Pay attention to space Suitable space must be obtained for the maintenance
requirements for maintenance work, work work
benches, dismantled machine parts or for a
service trolley.
Space for separator

The separator shall be placed in such a way that
suitable space for maintenance and repair is
obtained.
Specification
• See chapter ‘‘8.7.1 Foundations” on page 193
for the service space required with the
separator installed.
Recommendation
• The spanner for the large lock ring should
have sufficient space to make a complete
turn without touching any of the ancillary
equipment surrounding the separator.
Lifting height for transport of bowl

Specification
• A minimum height is required to lift the bowl,
bowl parts and the bowl spindle, see chapter
‘‘8.7.1 Foundations” on page 193.
Recommendation
• When two or more separators are installed,
the lifting height may have to be increased to
enable parts from one separator to be lifted
and moved over an adjoining assembled
separator.
202
Space for oil changing

Specification
The plug for gearbox oil draining must not be
blocked by floor plate arrangement, etc.
Recommendation
• It should be possible to place a portable
collecting tray under the gearbox drain plug
G0035921
for changing oil.
Place the separator in such a way that makes the oil

change easy
203
8.8.3 Foundations
NOTE
When lifting a separator it must always be
hung securely. See chapter ‘‘5.5 Lifting
instructions” on page 78.
Specification
• The separator should be installed at floor
level, see chapter ‘‘8.7.1 Foundations” on
page 193.
• When a separator is installed on a ship, the
separator should be installed in such a way
that the centre line of the electric motor is
parallel with the centre line of the ship. The
electric motor should preferably be pointing
G0547811
aft.
• The separator must be installed on a strong
F = Forward
and rigid foundation to reduce the influence of
A = Aft
vibrations from adjacent machinery.
• The foundation should be provided with a
cofferdam.
• Fit the separator frame on the foundation as
follows:
- Place the separator frame without
cushions in position.
- Check that the bolts do not press against
the edges of the holes, otherwise the
elasticity of the mounting of the separator
frame will be impeded.
- Fit height adjusting washers required.
G0258911
- Check that the separator frame is

horizontal and that all feet rest on the
1. Vibration damper, upper
foundation. 2. Vibration damper, lower
- Lift the separator frame, fit the vibration 3. Nut
4. Lock nut
dampers (1, 2), lower and check that the
bolts do not press against the edges of
the holes.
- Tighten nut (3) with 20 Nm. Hold firmly
and secure with the lock nut (4). Repeat
for the other frame feet.
204
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Index
A Disc stack pressure 69

Dosing ring 54
Assembly Erosion 54
Bowl body and operating mechanism 121 External cleaning 79
Bowl hood and disc stack 109 Flexible plate in coupling 70
General directions 94 Guide surfaces 56, 71
Horizontal driving device 156 Inlet pipe and oil paring disc 58
Inlet/outlet, frame hood 99 Level ring 58
Operating water device 130 Lifting instructions 78
Tools (special) 95 Lock ring - priming 72
Vertical driving device 142 Lock ring - wear and damage 74
Oil change procedure 86
B Oil paring disc - height position 74
Operating mechanism 61
Bearings Operating paring disc - height position 74
Maintenance directions 89 Operating slide 61
Replacement on bowl spindle 134 Repair of galling 57
Replacement on horizontal driving device 150 Sliding bowl bottom 62
Bowl 47 Springs for operating mechanism 63
Assembly 109, 121 Vibration analysis 87
Dismantling 102, 116 Vibration switch - adjustment of set point 88
Bowl discs Vibration switch - function check 63
Cleaning 81 Worm - wear of groove 76
Disc stack pressure 52 Worm wheel and worm - wear of teeth 83
Bowl spindle Worm wheel shaft - radial wobble 77
Assembly 142 Clarifier
Brake Definition 28
Design and function 18 Description 25
Renewing of friction pad 65 Cleaning
CIP-system 82
C Cleaning agents 80
Cleaning of bowl discs 81
Centrifugal separation 16
External cleaning 79
Check points
Connection list 178
Ball and roller bearings 89
Connections
Before shutdowns 92
Description 180
Bowl hood seal ring 47
Dimensions 177
Bowl spindle - radial wobble 64
Corrosion 48
Bowl spindle cone and bowl body nave 64
Coupling
Brake 65
Function 19
Buffer springs and ball bearing housing 66
Renewing of friction pads 68
Cleaning agents 80
Cover interlocking switch (option)
Cleaning of bowl discs 81
Design and function 20
Corrosion 48
Drawing 198
Coupling friction pads 68
Cracks 51
Cracks 51
209
D H
Daily checks 41 Horizontal driving device
Density of feed 174 Assembly 156
Disc 52 Dismantling 152
Dismantling I
Bowl body and operating mechanism 116
Bowl hood and disc stack 102 Installation 201
General directions 94 Interface
Horizontal driving device 152 Definition 28
Inlet/outlet, frame hood 97 Description 26
Operating water device 127 Interface description 180
Tools 95 Intermediate service 37, 42
Vertical driving device 137
Drawings L
Basic size drawing 176
Cover interlocking switch (option) 198 Lifting instructions 78
Dimensions of connections 177 Lock ring
Electric motor 194 Priming 72
Foundations 193 Wear and damage 59
Machine plates and safety labels 196 Lubricants
Vibration sensor (option) 198 Lubrication chart, general, oil groups 185
Oil change interval 187
E Oil level 86
Electric motor Recommended greases 192
Drawings. See Motor 194 Recommended lubricating oils 187
Emergency stop. See Safety stop Recommended oil brands 188
Erosion 54 Recommended pastes and bonded coatings 191
Exploded views Volume of lubricating oil 175
Bowl body and operating mechanism 115
Bowl hood and disc stack 101 M
Horizontal driving device 150
Inlet/outlet, frame hood 96 Machine plates and safety labels 196
Operating water device 126 Main parts 18
Vertical driving device 134 Maintenance intervals 38
Maintenance logs
3-year Service (3S) 46
F Daily checks 41
Foundations Intermediate Service (IS) 42
Drawing 193 Major Service (MS) 44
Installation 204 Oil change 41
Frame feet Maintenance, general information
Installation 204 Ball and roller bearings 89
Replacement 46 Before shutdowns 92
Friction coupling Cleaning 79
Function 19 Lifting instructions 78
Maintenance intervals 37
G Maintenance procedure 39
Gear Service kits 40
Number of teeth 174 Vibration analysis 87
Wear of teeth 83 Major service 37, 44
Guide surfaces Materials 174
Intermediate Service 56
Major Service 71
Repair of galling 57
210
Metal surfaces Safety stop 34
Cleaning and cleaning agents 79, 80 Sensors and indicators 20
Corrosion 48 Separating function 25
Cracks 51 Sludge discharge cycle 26
Erosion 54 Start 31
Motor Storage and transportation 199
Cleaning 79 Technical data 174
Coupling 70 Service instructions. See Check points
Drawing 194 Service kits 40
Power consumption 174 Shutdown 92
Start 31
N Stopping procedure 33
Storage 199
Noise 174
T
O
Technical data 174
Oil. See Lubrication Throughput
Operation 30 Capacity 174
Definition 28
P Transport 199
Trouble tracing - mechanical functions
Power consumption 174 Noise 165
Power transmission 19 Retardation time too long 167
Process capacity 174 Separator vibrates 164
Purification Smell 165
Definition 28 Speed too low 165
Starting power too high 166
R Starting power too low 166
Starting time too long 166
Ready for start 30
Water in worm gear housing 167
Revolution counter
Trouble tracing - separating functions
Design and function 20
Bowl fails to open 169
Number of revolutions 174
Bowl opens accidentally 169
Unsatisfactory separation result 170
S Trouble tracing - vibration switch
Safety Instructions 9 Impossible to adjust setpoint to obtain
Separation tripping 171
Basic principles 16 Vibration switch does not reset 171
Process main parts 22
Separating function trouble tracing 168 V
Separation temperatures 17
Vertical driving device
Separator
Assembly 142
Brake 19
Vibration
Connection list 178
During start 31
Foundations 193
Safety stop 34
Installation planning 201
Trouble tracing 164
Interface description 180
Vibration analysis 87
Lifting instructions 78
Vibration switch (option)
Main parts 22
Adjustment of setpoint 88
Mechanical power transmission 19
Description and signal processing 181
Normal stop 33
Drawing 198
Overview 18
Function check 63
Ready for start 30
Trouble tracing 171
Running 32
211
W
Warning signs 13
Water
Water quality specifications 184
Weight 174
Worm gear
Function and description 19
Number of teeth 174
Wear of teeth 83
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3.1 Basic principles of separation 16

4.1 Operating routine 30

5.1 Periodic maintenance 37

7.1 FOPX mechanical functions 164

8 Technical Reference 173

8.1 Technical data 174

Not following the instructions can result in

In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions

This manual is designed for operators and service

This Separator Manual consists of:

The centrifugal separator includes parts that

Manufacturing tolerances are extremely fine.

• Use the separator only for the purpose

• Make sure that rotating parts have come

• Follow local regulations for electrical

• Use ear protection in noisy

Warning signs in the text

This type of safety instruction indicates a

This type of safety instruction indicates a

This type of safety instruction indicates a

3.1 Basic principles of separation 16

3.2 Design and function 18

3.1 Basic principles of

The centrifugal solution

High density (with low temperature)

Low density (with high temperature)

3.2 Design and function

3.2.2 Mechanical power

Applying (1) and releasing (2) of brake

3.2.3 Sensors and indicators

Sight glass (2)

Sight glass wiper (4)

Clean the sight glass by turning it around the scraper

Back pressure gauge (5)

Vibration switch (6, option)

When provided, the cover interlocking switch

3.2.4 Process main parts

1. Upper paring camber

*Parts effecting a sludge discharge

Inlet and outlet device

Sludge discharge mechanism

3.2.5 Separating function

201. Unseparated oil, inlet

3.2.6 Sludge discharge cycle

Closed bowl (normal operation)

Bowl opens for discharge

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4.1 Operating routine

4.1.1 Ready for start

Make sure that hose connections and flange

3. Check that the oil level is exactly in the

Too much or too little oil can damage the

Fill if necessary. See chapter ‘‘8.6 Lubricants”

4. Make sure that the brake is released.

3. Check the separator for vibration. Some

If excessive vibration occurs, stop separator

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