Dirty filter. Clean or replace, Filter | Sterling 882.00379.00

	Problem		Possible Cause		Possible Remedy

					Dirty filter. Clean or replace
					filter.
				∙ Loose clamps, gaskets or
						couplers. Tighten or
						replace.
				∙		Filter chamber discharge
						flapper not sealing under
						vacuum. Check for proper
						operation; clean or repair
						as needed.
				∙		Check for faulty
						compressed air blowback
						solenoid. Check for
						voltage signal during
						cleaning cycle, proper
						solenoid operation,
			Pump package blower			incorrect wiring, proper
			Pump package blower			compressed air
			problem. Use a cfm/cfh			compressed air
			problem. Use a cfm/cfh			connection, and for worn
			monitoring device to ensure			connection, and for worn
			monitoring device to ensure			plunger in valve.
	Vacuum conveying rate is		that blower cfm/cfh is to the			plunger in valve.
			that blower cfm/cfh is to the		Vacuum line problem.
			manufacturer’s		Vacuum line problem.
	declining due to a vacuum		manufacturer’s		Disconnect the vacuum line
	declining due to a vacuum		specifications. (Cont’d.)		Disconnect the vacuum line
	loss in the system.		specifications. (Cont’d.)		at the first vacuum hopper
	loss in the system.				at the first vacuum hopper
	(Cont’d.)		Consult Service Engineer if		and block it off. The vacuum
			Consult Service Engineer if		here should equal the
			problem persists.		here should equal the
			problem persists.		vacuum at the blower. Allow
					vacuum at the blower. Allow
					a few seconds for vacuum to
					build. If the vacuum here is
					low, disconnect the piping
					halfway to the first vacuum
					hopper and check the
					vacuum there. If proper
					vacuum exists, the problem
					is upstream. If not, work
					backward to isolate the
					vacuum loss.
				∙		Tighten loose pipe
						couplers; replace worn
						gaskets as needed.
				∙		Replace any damaged
						piping found.

			Leaks in vacuum lines	Check for leaks as described
			between valves.	in previous steps.

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Contents

Part Number Bulletin Number SM2-605A.1 Effective 7/25/06 Conveying System Mechanical Components Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference If the Shipment is Not Correct Unpacking and InspectionEvent of Shipping Damage If the Shipment is Not Complete Credit Returns Warranty Returns Table of Contents Operation Troubleshooting Charts and Figures 109 105106 108 Safety Symbols Used in this Manual How to Use This Manual Conveying System Safety Tags Description Wear Safety Glasses and Work GlovesOperate this equipment within design specifications General Responsibility Responsibility Remember Operator Responsibility Reporting a Safety Defect Maintenance Responsibility Models Covered in This Manual General DescriptionBasic System Components Conveying Distance Volume-Fill SystemsBasic System Types Time-Fill Systems Standard Features & Options SSI Series Inventory Vacuum ReceiversModels SSI03, SSI06, SSI11 SSI03 Vacuum Receiver Pumps SPD Series Models SPD5, SPD7.5, SPD10, SPD15Options Positive Displacement Pump Dimensions SPD Series Models SPD20, SPD30 SPD 20, 30 Series Pump Dimensions Spdb Series Models SPDB5, SPDB7.5, SPDB10, SPDB15 Blowback Pumps Spdb 5-15 Series Blowback Pump Dimensions Spdb Series Models Spdb 25, Spdb Spdb 25, 30 Series Blowback Pump Dimensions SPC Centrifugal Pumps Models 3.5, 6.5 & 11 HpAt 460/3/60 13.4 120 385 Spdb 20.6 10.3 155 400 Options SSR Series Stainless Steel Vacuum Receiver Dimensions Metric Standards ∙ Dimensions in cm SSR 6-45 Stainless Steel Vacuum Receiver Dimensions SSR 85/170 Stainless Steel Vacuum Receiver Dimensions Models AV1.5, AV2, AV2.25, AV2.5, AV3 Atmospheric Valves Models SV1.5, SV2, SV2.25, SV2.5, SV3, SV4, SV4.5, SV5 Sequence T-Valves Models SFC225, SFC1000 Cartridge-Style Vortex Filter Chamber SFC Vortex Filter Chamber Specifications and Dimensions ACA Series Filter Chambers FC Series Bag-Style FiltersModels FC15, FC30, FC55 ∙ Filter media available ∙ Enclosed floor stand Typical ACA Series Filter Chamber Filter Tank, Overall Dimensions Specifications and Dimensions SFC-S Series FiltersModel SFC-S Filter Take-Off Compartment Models Take-Off Compartments and Pickup Tubes Typical Take-Off Compartment FCO-1.5MD Safety Devices and Interlocks Safety Circuit StandardsFail Safe Operation Safety Device Lock-Outs Vacuum Pump Vent Piping Considerations Installing the Pump PackageUncrating the Equipment Rigging and Placing Mechanical Components Conveying System Mechanical Components Installation Blowback solenoid To vacuum Line Installing Material/Vacuum Tubing Installing the Control Panel Multiple Line System Piping Considerations Typical Multiple Line System Installation Single Line Y-Tube System Considerations Recommended Single-Line Y-Tube Installation Modified Single-Line Y-Tube Installation Page Typical Material Check Valve Installing SFC or FC Filter Chambers Installing ACA Series Filter Chambers Installing the Filter Chamber Shroud Installing the Safety Filter Installing Vacuum Receivers and Inventory/Vacuum Receivers SFC-S Filter Installation Implosion Blowback Connection Compressed Air Blowback Connection Positioning and Spacing on the Demand Switch Flange Mount Vacuum Receiver MountingOrienting the Unit Installing the Pickup Probe Installing and Adjusting the Take-off Compartment Installing the Grinder Take-off Attachment Adjusting Fast Take-off FCO Compartments Typical Powder Check Adapter Compressed Air Connections Making ACA Series Filter Chamber Compressed Air ConnectionsMaking Pump Compressed Air Connections Solenoid Valve Solenoid Valve Making ACA Series Filter Chamber Electrical Connections Making Pump Power Drop Wiring ConnectionsMaking Control Panel Power Drop Wiring Connections Electrical Connections Connecting the Control Panel to Vacuum Receivers Vacuum Receiver Volume fill Vacuum Receiver Volume Fill Vacuum Receiver Time Fill Installing Station Bypass Switches Connecting the Control Panel to the Pump Package Recommended Field-Installed Optional Station Bypass Switch Typical SPD Series Junction Box Wiring Diagram SUB Panel Layout and Connection Diagram Typical Spdb 5-15 Series Junction Box Wiring Diagram Typical Spdb 25, 30 Series Junction Box Wiring Diagram Junction BOX on Vacuum Pump Adjusting Sight Glass Proximity Sensor Sensitivity Initial Start-upMaking Startup Checks Adjusting the Number of Air Pulses Adjusting Air Pulse Duration All ModelsACA Series Filter Chamber Pre-Operation Checklist Adjusting Time Between Air Pulses on ACA Filters Adjusting Proximity Sensor Sensitivity Models Equipped with Volume-Fill Switch OnlyStarting ACA Series Filter Chamber Units Operation Procedures Vacuum Switch VS OperationStart-up High Vacuum Relief Regulator Operation Shut-down Preventative Maintenance Schedule Photocopy this page for your maintenance recordsConveying System Mechanical Components Maintenance Maintaining Pump Packages Preventative Maintenance Oil Capacities-SPD Only Suggested Lubricants Maintaining Filter Chambers SFC Filter ChambersInspecting ACA Series Filter Chamber Filter Bags See Valve Assembly Drawings and Spare Parts Lists in Figures Maintaining Lower Valves 5 to 15 HP 3.73-11.19 kW Spdb Units Disassembling Lower Valves Removing Upper Valves Reinstalling Upper Valves Servicing and Reassembling Lower Valves Reinstalling Lower Valves Cleaning the Filter Shroud SFC 225 and SFC 1000 Only SFC-S Cleaning/Replacing the Filter Cartridge Dealing with Shortened ACA Series Filter Bag Life Corrective Maintenance Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy Reset the overload and checkIntroduction Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy If needed see Find and remove Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy Blower is dead-headed Alarm package component TroubleshootFailure Repair/replace problem Proper signal, voltage, Voltage signal during Dirty filter. Clean or replaceOperation clean or repair Check for faulty Repair or adjust as Replace or re-install wornClean fouled flapper Check counterweight Immediately Filters in the filter chamber Replace or repair Warranty Warranty SpecificationsWarranty Restrictions Customer Responsibilities Warranty Liabilities Technical Specifications Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 105 Drawings and Diagrams Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 106 Equipment Cycles Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 107 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 108 Spare Parts List Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 109 See for parts location Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 110 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 111 SSR Series Vacuum Receiver Parts List Pre-May Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 112 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 113 See on the previous page for parts location Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 114 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 115 SSR85/170 Series Vacuum Receiver Parts List Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 116 Typical SSI Series Inventory Vacuum Receiver Exploded View Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 117 SSI Series Inventory Vacuum Receiver Parts List FC Filter Chamber Spare Parts List, Models FC15, FC30, FC35 SFC Filter Chamber Spare Parts List, Models SFC225, SFC1000 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 119 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 120 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 121 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 122 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 123 SFC-S Filter Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 124 SFC-S Filter Spare Parts List Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 125 SPD Spare Parts Drawing Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 126 SPD Spare Parts List Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 127 SPD Spare Parts List Cont’d Elbow Fitting Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 128 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 129 Reversing Valve Assembly Spare Parts Drawing Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 130 SPD Reversing Valve Option Spare Parts List Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 131 Spdb Spare Parts Drawing REG. AIR Mint 127111000 HPR LDR Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 132 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 133 Spdb Spare Parts List Cont’d Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 134 Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 135 SPC Spare Parts Drawing Centrifugal Vacuum Pump Spare Parts List Conveying System Mechanical Components Appendix 137 Sales Department Service DepartmentTechnical Assistance Parts Department