ALDEC G2-95 - Manual - 2010

Alfa Laval
Decanter Centrifuge
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Decanter Centrifuge Data Sheet
Decanter Specification, Type ALDEC G2-95
Machine No.: 5024795 Date of issue: 2010-09-15
Specification: 882051002-0
Process liquid: Min. 0°C (32°F) - max. 60°C (140°F)
Max. density of compact wet cake at max. bowl speed: 1.5 kg/dm³
Bowl
Maximum main speed: 3250 rpm
Bowl length: 2244 mm
Bowl diameter: 510 mm
Beach angle: 10°
Solids discharge type: 360°-type with 8 wear liners
Solids discharge radius: 138 mm
Solids transportation aids, cylindrical section: Ribs
Solids transportation aids, taper section: Ribs
Material - hubs: AL 111 2377 (Duplex stainless steel)
Material - bowl shell: AL 111 2327 (Lean duplex stainless steel) Attention: If the
product is corrosive; Please see note in the description
field on top of this document
Material - bolts: A4-80 (AISI 316)
Material - seals:
Liquid outlet, type: 6
Liquid outlet, radius: 130 mm (fitted from factory: 139 mm)
Conveyor
Material - flights: AL 111 2349 (AISI 316)
Material - hub: AL 111 2349 (AISI 316)
Wear Protection
Bowl solids discharge: Wear liner in tungsten carbide. 8 pieces Part No.
61233941-03
Bowl feed zone liner:
Conveyor flights: Tungsten Carbide Tiles / PTA
Conveyor feed zone: Tungsten Carbide wear liners
Frame / casing: Wear liner in upper casing
Frame and Casing

Material - casing / cover: Stainless steel (AISI 316)
Inside surface of casing: Liners of stainless steel at discharge areas - painting in
neutral compartment.
Gaskets / seals - casing:
Drives
Power supply: 3 x 480V / 60 Hz
Gearbox, type: Planetary - 2-stage DD
Gearbox, max. torque: DD 12.0 kNm
Gearbox, ratio: 1:100.8
Back drive: Variable Frequency Drive 30 Hp NEMA (460V, 60Hz) -
max. diff. speed 17.5 rpm at 12 kNm - diff. speed 29.8 rpm
at max. 7.1 kNm (Back drive motor, 460VD, 1800rpm,
60Hz,NEMA 286T, part no. 61195635-50)
Back drive parts:
Operating main speed: 3250 rpm (NEMA)
Max. diff. speed and torque
(at operating speed):
G-force at operating speed: 3011 G
Main motor: 75 Hp Baldor 460VD Y/D-VFD (365) foot heating –
part No. 61195625-51
Main motor, protection:
Documents & Drawings

Manuals, language: Manuals in English
Dimension drawing: 61242878
Diagram, decanter junction box: 61211283
Spare Parts
Important: When ordering spare parts, always state:
Machine number and type indicated above
Part number and designation
Quantity
The decanter centrifuge complies with the essential health and safety requirements of council
directives
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive

2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
To meet the requirements, the harmonised standard EN 12547 has been used.
The technical file for decanter centrifuge is compiled and retained by Product Centre Decanters,
Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S, Maskinvej 5, DK-2860 Søborg, Denmark. Authorised person:
Jan Cederkvist, Mechanical Technology.
DATASHEET
Noise Declaration
Noise emission data for the decanter declared in accordance with the re-
quirements in EN ISO 4871 and EN12547:
Operating Speed Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level

LwAd LpAd
[rpm] [B(A) re 1 pW] [dB(A) re 20 μPa]
3250 10.1 82
3075 10.1 82
2900 9.9 80
LwAd : Declared A-weighted sound power level from the decanter
LpAd : Declared A-weighted emission sound pressure level in a free field over a re-
flecting plane at 1 m distance from the decanter
Uncertainty on declared values : LwAd : KwA=2 dB
LpAd : KpA=4 dB
The noise does not contain significant impulsive or tonal components and the peak C-
weighted instantaneous sound pressure level LpCpeak is below 130 dB(C) at all operat-
ing speeds.
The emission sound power level is measured according to ISO 9614-2 while operating
the decanter with water as process medium. The sound pressure level is determined
from the measured sound power level according to EN ISO 11203.
The sound pressure level can vary –1dB to 2 dB at different positions around the decanter.
The declared values are based on measurements conducted on typical new decanters.
Note that the sound pressure levels are based on free-field conditions and not guaran-
teed values. In a normal indoor installation the sound pressure level will be significant-
ly higher than the declared free-field sound pressure level due to the reflection of
sound from walls and surroundings.
In order to minimise the sound pressure level at the decanter it is recommended to in-
stall the decanter in a room with low reflection of sound from the walls and always
keep the decanter in a properly maintained condition.
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Chapter Contents Page
0.0 1 Safety Instructions .............................................................. 1.0-1
2 Decanter Operating Principle ...................................... 2.0-1
2.1 Main Drive ...................................................................................... 2.1-1
2.2 Differential Speed Control ...................................................... 2.2-1

2.2.1 VFD Direct Drive .............................................................................. 2.2-2
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3 Operation and Routine Maintenance .................... 3.1-1
3.1 Before First Start ........................................................................ 3.1-1

3.1.1 Noise and Vibrations ........................................................................ 3.1-2
3.2 Start/Stop procedures .............................................................. 3.2-1

3.2.1 Inspect Bowl ...................................................................................... 3.2-1
3.2.2 Before Start ......................................................................................... 3.2-1
3.2.2.1 Checkpoints ....................................................................................... 3.2-1
3.2.2.2 Decanters with Mechanical Seals (Optional Equipment) ........... 3.2-1
3.2.3 Start Decanter .................................................................................... 3.2-2
3.2.4 Stop Decanter .................................................................................... 3.2-2
3.3 Monitoring Operation ................................................................ 3.3-1

3.3.1 Overload ............................................................................................. 3.3-1
3.3.1.1 Causes of Overload ........................................................................... 3.3-2
3.3.1.2 Cleaning an Overloaded Bowl ........................................................ 3.3-2
3.3.2 Vibrations ........................................................................................... 3.3-3
3.3.2.1 Vibration Switch (Optional Equipment) ....................................... 3.3-3
3.4 Routine Cleaning Procedure ................................................... 3.4-1
3.5 Performance Optimization ...................................................... 3.5-1
3.6 Main Drive ...................................................................................... 3.6-1
3.7 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) ............................................ 3.7-1
3.8 Lubrication ..................................................................................... 3.8-1

3.8.1 Lubrication of Main Bearings .......................................................... 3.8-1
3.8.2 Lubrication of Conveyor Bearings ................................................. 3.8-4
3.8.2.1 “Solid Oil” Conveyor Bearings ....................................................... 3.8-4
3.8.3 Change of grease type - Compatibility of greases ....................... 3.8-5
3.8.4 Cleaning out grease exits on decanters .......................................... 3.8-5
3.8.5 Grease accepted by Alfa Laval for lubrication
of decanter bearings ......................................................................... 3.8-5
3.8.6 Gearbox .............................................................................................. 3.8-7
3.9 Recommended service intervals .......................................... 3.9-1
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4 Disassembling and Assembling ................................... 4.0-1
4.1 Rotating Assembly ...................................................................... 4.1-1

4.1.1 Remove Bowl ..................................................................................... 4.1-1
4.1.2 Install Bowl ........................................................................................ 4.1-5
4.1.3 Remove Large End Hub ................................................................... 4.1-7
4.1.4 Install Large End Hub ...................................................................... 4.1-7
4.1.5 Remove Small End Hub ................................................................... 4.1-9
4.1.6 Install Small End Hub ...................................................................... 4.1-9
4.1.7 Remove Gearbox ............................................................................... 4.1-10
4.1.8 Install Gearbox .................................................................................. 4.1-11
4.1.9 Fit New Wear Liners ........................................................................ 4.1-12
4.2 Main Bearings ............................................................................... 4.2-1

4.2.1 Disassemble Main Bearing Large End ........................................... 4.2-1
4.2.2 Assemble Main Bearing Large End ................................................ 4.2-3
4.2.3 Disassemble the Main Bearing Small End ..................................... 4.2-7
4.2.4 Assemble Main Bearing Small End ................................................ 4.2-8
4.3 Conveyor Bearings ...................................................................... 4.3-1

4.3.1 Disassemble Conveyor Bearing Large End ................................... 4.3-1
4.3.2 Assemble Conveyor Bearing Large End ........................................ 4.3-3
4.3.3 Disassemble Conveyor Bearing Small End ................................... 4.3-5
4.3.4 Assemble Conveyor Bearing Small End ........................................ 4.3-6
4.4 Conveyor ......................................................................................... 4.4-1

4.4.1 Remove Conveyor from Bowl ......................................................... 4.4-1
4.4.2 Insert Conveyor into Bowl ............................................................... 4.4-2
4.5 Main Drive ...................................................................................... 4.5-1

4.5.1 Disassemble Main Drive .................................................................. 4.5-1
4.5.2 Assemble Main Drive ....................................................................... 4.5-3
4.5.3 Tighten V-belts, Belt Tension Tables .............................................. 4.5-4
4.6 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) ............................................ 4.6-1

4.6.1 Disassemble Variable Frequency Drive ......................................... 4.6-1
4.6.2 Assemble Variable Frequency Drive .............................................. 4.6-1
5 Supplementary Documentation ................................. 5.0-0
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1 Safety Instructions
1.1
1.1
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY

RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The Decanter
1.0
1. The decanter delivered must not be used to separate flam-

mable, toxic, corrosive, or radioactive process media
without prior written approval from Alfa Laval.
2. Read this manual and the Operator's Manual before at-

tempting to install or operate the decanter equipment,
and follow all recommendations.
3. Do not operate the decanter with damaged or missing

warning labels.
4. Do not operate the decanter if the vibration level exceeds

24 mm/sec (RMS) (US: 1 inch/sec).
5. Do not operate the decanter with feed temperatures ex-

ceeding the limits stated on the DATA SHEET included in
all three volumes of the Instruction Manual.
6. Never attempt to start the decanter with frozen water or

frozen or hardened process material in the bowl.
7. Do not exceed the maximum bowl speed or solids density

specified on the decanter name-plate and DATA SHEET.
8. Do not operate the decanter without belt guards and other

guards provided.
9. Periodically check all the automatic shut-off devices and

monitoring systems for correct operation.
SAFETYIN.EN0 1.0-1
10. Do not attempt dismantling until the decanter has come to
a complete stop, the main power is shut off, and the dis-
connected main switch is locked with a safety lock.
11. Do not operate the decanter if the bowl, motor, or sup-

porting structure show cracks, pitting, holes, or grooves.
12. Do not use tools other than those recommended by Alfa

Laval to dismantle and assemble the decanter.
13. Do not attempt to use the decanter for any application or

process material other than that stated on the original pur-
chase documentation without first consulting Alfa Laval.
14. Follow all lubricating procedures and schedules.
15. Check periodically - at least once a year - for loose bolts on

foundation and supporting structures, covers, hatches
and pipe connections of decanter and motor.
16. Do not get rags or loose clothing near rotating parts.
17. At all times follow the recommended sequence and proce-

dures for dismantling, assembly, operation, and mainte-
nance. Do not introduce new procedures without first
consulting Alfa Laval.
18. Only allow trained personnel to operate, clean, dismantle

or assemble the decanter.
19. Do not operate the decanter before the installation is com-

plete.
20. Do not operate the decanter with any electrical motor run-
ning in the opposite direction to that indicated by the ar-
rows on the frame or otherwise specified.
1.0-2 SAFETYIN.EN0
21. If the decanter is fitted with a frequency inverter, make
sure that the maximum possible frequency will not cause
overspeeding of the decanter. At least two separate pro-
tections against overspeed must be provided. See section
6.9.of the ID manual.
22. Do not turn on feed or water before the decanter has at-
tained its full speed.
23. If the decanter is operated with hot, corrosive, or aggres-

sive liquids, care should be taken that any incidental spill-
age from the decanter cannot hit persons below the centre
line of the decanter.
24. Never turn on feed or large amounts of hot, corrosive, or

aggressive liquids when the decanter is at a standstill, as
these liquids might hit persons below the centre line of the
decanter.
25. Never start the feed pump or flush the decanter before
opening the discharge valves or starting the discharge
pumps, including any conveying means for the liquid and
solids phases.
26. When personnel are working on a decanter with a hinged

cover, care should be taken that the cover is not closed un-
intentionally by other persons or by moving machinery,
which might cause injury.
27. Do not touch the solids phase discharging from the de-
canter as hard lumps being ejected with high speed might
cause injury.
28. When using straps to lift the complete decanter or any of

its parts such as the rotating assembly, make sure to pre-
vent the part hanging by the straps from sliding.
29. When lifting the decanter, use the slings specified on the
dimensioned drawing.
30. The lifting eyes in the bearing housings, if fitted, must not
be used for lifting the bowl assembly.
SAFETYIN.EN0 1.0-3
Electrical Installation
1. Install and earth all equipment in accordance with re-

quirements of the Local Electricity Authority.
2. Use an “on-load” isolator or circuit breaker (a main switch

for switching off during run-up) on the main power sup-
ply.
3. Check that the voltage and the frequency are in agreement

with labels on motors and other electrical equipment.
4. De-energize all equipment before connecting and discon-

necting test equipment.
Repairs
1. Major repairs to decanter must not be made without first

consulting with Alfa Laval.
In no circumstances should weld repairs, heating with
a naked flame, or other alterations be made to bowl shells,
bowl hubs, gearbox adapter, shafts, or other rotating parts
without prior written approval and instructions from
Alfa Laval. Failure to obtain this approval may result in
failure of parts involved with possible serious damage to
equipment, property, or personnel.
2. Do not operate the decanter on completion of the repairs

until the belt and/or other guards are re-fitted.
1.0-4 SAFETYIN.EN0
3. Do not exceed the maximum load carrying capacity of the
lifting tools. Only use the lifting tools for the intended
purpose.
4. Replace worn or damaged parts with only original

Alfa Laval parts.
Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for any damage
to property or for injury to persons if genuine parts are
not used.
5. Do not interchange bowl parts, since specific parts are bal-

anced as a unit.
The Motor
1. Do not operate a decanter equipped with flame proof mo-

tor(s) and control unit(s) until all enclosures have been as-
sembled in accordance with the appropriate standards.
2. If a motor should become inoperative, immediately shut

off the power.
3. Always follow motor manufacturer's specifications on

bearing lubrication.
4. Do not attempt to operate a motor that is overheated due

to frequent starts and stops. Allow motors to cool to am-
bient temperature (as designated on the motor name-
plate) before each restart.
Do not attempt to start motor unless the rotating elements

turn freely.
SAFETYIN.EN0 1.0-5
Corrosion, Erosion and Pitting of Decanter
Equipment It should be recognized that equipment sub-
jected to severe erosive or corrosive environments may deteri-
orate over a period of time, depending upon the severity of ex-
posure and/or possible misuse. Users of high speed centrifu-
gal equipment should be aware of this fact and also that ex-
tremely high forces are brought into play when their equip-
ment is in operation. Any weakening of highly stressed mem-
bers by misuse, erosion, corrosion, chemical pitting, or stress
cracking must be guarded against.
The following points should be noted and the recom-
mended action taken:
1. Inspect the outside of the bowl for erosion and corrosion,

at least every two months.
2. Do not operate equipment when:

2.1 Holes are worn through rotating parts.
2.2 Grooves greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch) deep are worn
in rotating parts.
2.3 Evidence of cracks is present in rotating parts.
2.4 Chemical pitting of 2 mm (0.08 inch) depth or greater
is present on rotating parts.
3. Chemical Pitting Observed:
All cases of chemical pitting, even under 2 mm depth,

should be monitored carefully. This action is almost al-
ways due to the breakdown of the passive film on stain-
less bowl shell walls, in the presence of chlorides. This of-
ten occurs under deposits that have not been cleaned from
the outside of the bowl wall. High temperature and high
acidity accelerate the action.
4. Pay special attention to the bolts assembling the bowl sec-

tions. If the process liquid or cleaning agents contain chlo-
rides, check these bolts at least once a year and exchange
them at least every three years. Contact Alfa Laval, if in
doubt.
Contact Alfa Laval regarding the repair or replacement of pit-

ted bowl shells or other parts.
1.0-6 SAFETYIN.EN0
2 - Decanter Operating Principle
The feed enters the decanter at the intersection of the conical

and the cylindrical part of the bowl through a central feed pipe
in the hollow drive shaft. After leaving the feed pipe, the feed
suspension is distributed into the rotating liquid in the bowl
and smoothly accelerated to the full rotational speed. The cen-
trifugal force makes the solids settle at the bowl shell. The
screw conveyor continuously transports the solids toward the
conical end of the bowl and through conical bowl part.
The separation takes place throughout the total length of the

cylindrical part of the bowl, and the clarified liquid discharges
at the large end where it flows over the rim of exchangeable
and/or adjustable plate dams.
The solids are discharged from the small end by centrifu-
gal force through outlet openings.
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Figure 2.0.1
Decanter with Baffle Disc

The space in the cylindrical and conical parts of the bowl, with
the baffle disc between them, act as two communicating ves-
sels. The plate dams can be set to a smaller radius than that of
the solids discharge (negative beach).
Then the heavy phase (the solids) is pressed under the
baffle disc by the hydrostatic pressure of the light phase (the
clarified liquid).
ATTENTION The liquid and the solids are discharged at roughly the same radius,
and consequently, during start-up, flushing, and irregularities in
process, discharge of liquid through the solids discharge ports may
occur owing to lack of solids in the bowl. This should be taken into
consideration when the decanter is installed.
2.0-2 nall2001.en0
2.1 Main Drive
The decanter i driven by an electric motor. The motor shaft
carries a drive pulley, and motive power is transmitted
through V-belts to the bowl pulley to drive the bowl.
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2.2 Differential Speed Control
The purpose of the differential speed control system is to
make it possible to control the differential speed between
bowl and conveyor by controlling the speed of the sunwheel
shaft of the gearbox.
This is achieved by using an AC motor with Variable Frequen-

cy Drive (VFD) in connection with the special Alfa Laval Di-
rect Drive gearbox together with a specially designed control
system (VFD Direct Drive).
Two ranges of specialized control systems are available, one

based on the Differential Speed Controller (DSC) and one
based on the more advanced Decanter Core Controller (DCC)
which takes care of all basic control functions related to the de-
canter.
For further details see specific manuals DCC or DSC.
NALL2213.EN0 2.2-1
2.2.1 VFD Direct Drive
The VFD direct drive system consists mainly of three compo-

nents, the specialized control system (based on the DCC or
DSC), a variable frequency converter, and a variable speed AC
motor.
The variable speed motor is connected to the decanter gearbox

in-line with a flexible coupling.
Direct control of the motor is achieved by varying the electri-

cal output voltage, and frequency from the VFD. The VFD re-
ceives its speed command signal from the controller and sends
back a motor load or torque signal. If a motor encoder is used,
then the quadrature signal from this is connected to the VFD
for determining motor speeds.
The controller (DCC or DSC) is the master controller of the

system and calculates the speed command signal based on the
measured differential speed and conveyor torque.
To determine the differential speed the controller needs infor-
mation about the gearbox ratio and measured speed of the
motor/sun wheel shaft, and the speed of the bowl.
The bowl speed and the sunwheel speed is measured by in-

ductive speed sensors located on the decanter.
2.2-2 NALL2213.EN0
WARNING Care must be taken when setting up operational parameters.
Firstly, the direct drive motor must always rotate in the same direc-
tion as the bowl.
Secondly, the maximum speed specified for the back drive motor
must not be exceeded. For most machine types, this means that the
speed limit must be lower than the maximum bowl speed.
The maximum bowl speed depends on the type of decanter,
whereas the actual bowl speed also depends on the process.
Thirdly, it must also be ensured that the maximum load does not ex-
ceed the gearbox rating. This will result in damage to the gearbox
and the pinion shaft. The maximum gearbox load depends on the size
and type of gearbox fitted.
contd...
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3 Operation and Routine Maintenance
3.1 Before First Start

Ensure that the transport safety devices (the yellow wedges) have been
removed. Check that the bowl rotates freely in both directions.
Read all manuals before starting the decanter.

Pay special attention to the safety instructions and the procedures for
electrical and mechanical installation of the decanter.
ATTENTION Because the main bearings are filled with grease from the factory, the
running-in procedure described in section 3.8 must be followed in
order to avoid temperature problems.
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3.1.1 Noise and Vibrations
In spite of the most accurate balancing a rotating body is always slightly

out of balance. As the bowl and the conveyor are two separately bal-
anced units rotating at different speeds, the negligible unbalance of
each unit will coincide, and a momentary increase of noise and vibra-
tion occurs in the machine.
The period of time between the moments when this happens depends
on the difference in the speeds of bowl and conveyor. The higher the
differential speed the shorter the intervals, and vice versa.
Increased unbalance caused by wear and/or accumulation of solids

will increase the amplitude of noise and vibration.
A practical hint: The differential speed of the conveyor can be found by

counting these vibrations for exactly one minute.
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3.2 Start/Stop procedures
3.2.1 Inspect Bowl
A bowl which has not been cleaned, but left clogged by solids
after operation must be cleaned before the decanter is restart-
ed, because dried solids may cause severe unbalance and
eventual generation of an overload condition. See section
3.3.1.
3.2.2 Before Start
3.2.2.1 Checkpoints
If the decanter has stopped due to overload, the following

points must be checked before the decanter is started:
• Are the upper and lower casings free from solids

deposits?
• Are the discharges open?
• Is the bowl easily rotated by hand?
• Are all guards correctly placed and properly secured?
3.2.2.2 Decanters with Mechanical Seals

(Optional Equipment)
Before starting a decanter with mechanical seals, the gas sup-

ply system for the seals must be activated and the flow and
pressure of gas to the seals must be checked. If the decanter is
to be used for inflammable substances, it must be purged with
inert gas and it must be ensured that the oxygen concentration
has gone down to a safe level before the machine is started.
Also during run-down until the decanter has stopped, the gas
supply to the seals must be activated. See section 3.10.1 ’Instal-
lation, Start-up and Operation of Decanters with Circumfer-
ential Seals’.
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3.2.3 Start Decanter
Release EMERGENCY STOP (in most cases: pull out the

EMERGENCY STOP knob - or turn it as indicated by arrows).
Start the decanter motor.
Wait 2-4 minutes for the decanter to attain full speed with star
connected circuit before switching to delta connected circuit.
Start the belt conveyor or other transport means for dis-

charged solids.
Open the feed valve (if any).
Start polymer pump (if used).
Start the feed pump.
3.2.4 Stop Decanter
ATTENTION When stopping a decanter with mechanical seals make sure that the
supply of gas continues until the decanter has stopped.
Stop feed and polymer pumps (if used), close feed valve (if fit-
ted).
Before stopping, flush out with water of suitable temperature.

Flush while the machine is running.
Stopping the decanter before its bowl is sufficiently
cleaned may give rise to heavy vibrations both during decant-
er rundown and during its successive run-up.
ATTENTION When flushing decanters for fat and oil applications, optimal flushing
effect is achieved by using flushing liquids holding temperatures above
the melting points of the fats and oils run through the decanter.
Using e.g. cold water might cause solidified lumps of fat/oils to re-
main in the decanter, which in their turn would give unbalance during
decanter rundown and during its successive run-up.
Stop the decanter motor when the bowl is thoroughly flushed.
Do not flush the decanter when it is inactive.
Press the CENTRIFUGE STOP button on operator panel.
3.2-2 NALL3201.EN0
3.3 Monitoring Operation
Make particularly sure that there is no increase in vibration.
Check the surface temperature of the main bearing housings

from time to time. A temperature rise may indicate a possible
malfunction in the bearing.
The decanter can optionally be equipped with temperature

probes for continuous monitoring of the bearing tempera-
tures.
ATTENTION The alarm level for main bearing temperature is 100°C (212°F). At
this temperature level the bearing must be monitored. Especially if
the increase of temperature is very steep or appears without any ob-
vious reason such as after lubrication of the bearing or increased feed
or ambient temperature.
The shut down level is 110° C (230°F). At this temperature the de-
canter must shut down immediately. If after a restart the tempera-
ture again increases to 110°C (230°F), the bearing must be replaced.
After lubrication the temperature may remain high for some hours.
The decanter can optionally be equipped with automatic

greasing system for the main bearings, see Chapter 5 Supple-
mentary Documentation.
3.3.1 Overload
If the centrifuge torque exceeds a certain limit, the control sys-

tem will deactivate the feed permissive contact and stop the
feed and polymer pumps.
Under these circumstances the control system can be reset
and the feed pump restarted from the control panel.
If the conveyor torque exceeds a higher limit, the main motor

will also be switched off.
Then it is advisable to have the feed replaced by water un-
til the bowl speed has reached 300 r p m.
When the bowl has stopped rotating, reset the control sys-
tem to operative condition.
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3.3.1.1 Causes of Overload
The causes of overload may be:
• Too high throughput.
• Too high feed concentration.
• The properties of the solids (prestraining or grinding the
process liquid before feeding it into the decanter may be
necessary).
• Too low differential speed.
• Solids clogging the discharge from the casing. (Main mo-
tor overload.)
• Too high bowl speed.
3.3.1.2 Cleaning an Overloaded Bowl
If the decanter has stopped due to too high torque on the con-
veyor, and the decanter is unable to scroll itself free during a
new start, the causes of overload may be as described above,
and the only way to clean the bowl will be to disassemble the
bowl according to instructions given in section 4.4.1.
When cleaning the conveyor, be careful to clean all of the

flights to avoid unbalance when running the decanter after as-
sembly.
ATTENTION It is forbidden to attempt to eliminate the overload on a decanter with

a standard gearbox by fixing the sunwheel shaft and rotate the bowl,
or on a decanter with DD gearbox to use spanners or the like to rotate
the sunwheel shaft, due to the fact that it can cause damage on either
the gearbox, the spline shaft or the large end hub.
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3.3.2 Vibrations
If excessive vibrations occur while the bowl rotates, stop the

main motor immediately and supply liquid to soften the vi-
brations.
3.3.2.1 Vibration Switch (Optional Equipment)
To protect the decanter against damage due to heavy vibra-

tion, it can be equipped with a vibration sensor which cuts off
the power supply to the main motor and the feed pump in case
of excessive decanter vibrations.
The control panel (or the motor starter) must be provided
with a terminal for the vibraswitch.
Being erected on vibration dampers, the decanter deflects
greatly during starting and stopping, but these oscillations are
so soft that they will not activate the vibraswitch.
Three types of vibration switches are available:
Vibration Level Monitor
See specific manual VLM for further information.
Vitec Vibration Switch
The standard factory-set levels are ¾ in/sec (19 mm/sec) for

alarm level and 1¼ in/sec (31 mm/sec) for decanter shut-
down level.
For further details about the vibration switch, see sub-
supplier's descriptions included in the decanter supply.
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Robertshaw Vibration Switch (Fig. 3.3.2.1)
Resetting
This vibration switch is reset manually by pressing the reset
button, see figure 3.3.2.1 below
Adjusting
To adjust this vibration switch to trip at the correct vibration
level, proceed as follows:
When the decanter is not operating, turn the adjusting screw
clockwise until the vibraswitch trips.
Then reset it and find the tripping point again. Repeat this
procedure a couple of times to ensure that the correct tripping
point has been found.
Then turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise one time
and a third.
Reset Button Adjusting Screw

Figure 3.3.2.1 Resetting the Robertshaw Vibration Switch
ATTENTION Re-adjustment may be required if the vibraswitch shuts off the power
supply because the building where the decanter equipped with vi-
braswitch is operating begins to vibrate heavily.
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3.4 Routine Cleaning Procedure
Before starting a cleaning process, please note that the below
procedure is not product specific and therefore is only intend-
ed as a guide.
Before the decanter is stopped, close the valve to the feed and
raise the differential speed, if possible, in order to transport
the last solids remains out of the bowl. Always make sure to
take precautions against outflow of fluids to other machines
which provide further treatment of the solids after the separa-
tion process, such as for instance sludge drier or the like. This
can be done by redirecting the decanter's slide gates or by-pass
system.
Instructions:
1. Flush the decanter with water until the discharged flush-

ing water from the large end looks clean and clear.
ATTENTION On decanters with paring disc the flow must not exceed the capacity
of the paring disc.
2. Switch off the main motor, but continue to flush. Shut off
the water before the bowl speed decelerates below 300
rpm.
3. Open the upper casing of the bowl and check visually if

both upper and lower casings are clean. Check also if
there is still product in the bowl. This is done by looking
into the bowl through the holes of the large end hub and
the solids discharge.
4. Now check if the flushing had the intended effect on the

bowl. This is done by turning the sun wheel shaft by hand
without moving the bowl.
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5. If item 3 and item 4 are not satisfactory, the decanter must
be accelerated to operating speed again, and the proce-
dure is repeated from item 1. If it is not possible to prop-
erly clean the bowl according to the above procedure, the
bowl must be disassembled and then cleaned.
After having done the above procedure, the observations

should be evaluated regarding time intervals of the flushing
time in order to obtain the optimum cleaning.
Note!
The optimum flushing time of the decanter very much de-
pends on the operating conditions.
• If the vibrations level is higher than normal during start-

up, the time interval of the flushing of the bowl must be in-
creased.
• If the vibrations are not too high at any time, the flushing
is of appropriate length.
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3.5 Performance Optimization
The decanter can be adjusted to suit individual requirements
by varying the following control parameters:
Bowl Speed
By varying the rotational speed of the bowl, the G-force can be

adjusted to suit the application. The higher speed, the better
separation.
Liquid Level
Adjust the liquid level (pond depth) to give the optimal bal-
ance between liquid clarity and solids dryness by selecting dif-
ferent plate dams.
In general terms, the centrate becomes more clear and the
cake more wet when diminishing the liquid radius and vice
versa.
Differential Speed (Δn or ΔRPM)
The dryness of the cake can be increased when operating with

a lower differential speed, but the centrate will be less clear
and vice versa. The torque increases with the lower Δn.
The differential speed can be regulated automatically to
compensate for varying content of solids in the feed.
Feed rate
The lower feed rate, the better separation.
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3.6 Main Drive
ATTENTION Store spare V-belts in a dry and cool place.
Never roll up the V-belts. Sharp bends will damage them.
Before installing new belts, check the pulleys for wear, using,
if necessary, a profile and groove gauge.
When installing new belts, rotate the belt drive a few turns be-
fore measuring the belt tension, repeating this procedure until
the belt tension is correct. For the belt tension values, refer to
section 1.9.
Check the belt tension after 0.5-4 hours of full load opera-
tion and then every 4000 hours, referring to section 1.9 for the
belt tension values, and not forgetting to rotate the belt drive
every time before measuring the belt tension.
All types of V-belts used for the main drive should normally
be exchanged every 16000 hours.
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3.7 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
Refer to section 5 ’Supplementary Documentation’ for the
specific descriptions of the electrical motor and the frequency
inverter and follow the given instructions for service and
maintenance.
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3.8
Figure 3.8.1
1. Main Bearing, Large End 2. Main Bearing, Smal End
3. Conveyor Bearing, Large End 4. Conveyor Bearing, Small End
5. Discharge opening, Large End 6. Discharge Opening, Small End
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3.8 Lubrication
(Fig. 3.8.1 shows where the lubricating nipples are located)
General
The lubricants for the decanter must always be stored in a cool, dry, in-
door area, and be protected from sunlight. Lubricant properties are very
sensitive to contamination and lubricants must never be stored in open
containers. It is strongly recommended to use lubrication grease supplied
in 400 g (14 ounce) cartridges. If larger containers are used, it is required
to be very careful, avoid any contamination and always keep the contain-
ers completely closed. Lubricant properties will change during storage
and the recommended maximum shelf life from the date of filling of the
lubricant container is 2 years for grease and 10 years for oil.
Lubricants used for the decanter bearings:

Main bearings: Alfa Laval part number 61203671-50 For further information:
Conveyor bearings: Alfa Laval part number 61203671-58 See Table 3.8.1.
ATTENTION The lubrication kit supplied with decanter contains two grease guns
labelled with grease type, one for the main bearings and one for the
conveyor bearings. Be very careful not to mix the grease types when
lubricating the bearings or filling the grease guns. Use of wrong
grease in the bearings may result in bearing failure.
The grease gun included in the standard decanter delivery will give
1.5 g (0.05 oz) in each stroke. For part number: see list of tools in
Spare Parts catalogue.
3.8.1 Lubrication of Main Bearings

(Nipples 1 and 2 in Fig. 3.8.1)
The main bearings shall always be lubricated while the decanter is run-
ning. The optimal lubrication result is obtained if the decanter is lubricat-
ed while running at low speed such as during stopping of the decanter or
towards the end of a low speed CIP cycle. Lubrication at low speed shall
be used whenever possible.
The standard lubrication interval and lubricant quantity is:

Lubrication time interval: 300 operating hours
Lubricant quantity: 24 g (0.85 oz) - 16 strokes with std. grease gun
Lubricate bearings in both ends with the above, specified quantity.
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For decanters operating under extreme temperature conditions and with
bearing temperatures constantly above 70°C (160°F), the time interval be-
tween each lubrication shall be shortened to 150 hours.
It is possible to use shorter time intervals, but if a shorter time interval is

used, the quantity of grease shall always be reduced with the same factor
as the time interval.
Example: If the quantity of grease specified for 300 hours is X grams,

and the time interval between lubrication is 24 hours the
required grease quantity is:
24-
-------- X grams
300
Note: If the standard lubrication time interval is shortened due to extreme

temperature conditions, the shortened interval shall be used in the above
calculation.
The grease quantity and the specified lubrication interval must never be
exceeded. Exceeding the specified quantity will cause over-greasing and
risk of high bearing temperatures. Exceeding the time interval will lead to
insufficient lubrication of the bearings.
Temperature alarm limits

The bearings can withstand a temperature of 120°C / 274°F. For decanters
where the bearing temperature is measured with a PT100 sensor directly
on the bearing outer race, the temperature limits are:
Warning limit: 110°C / 256°F

Stop limit: 120°C / 274°F
For bearing temperatures measured on the surface of the bearing hous-

ings, the temperature limits shall be reduced with approximately 10°C
(18°F).
It is always important to ensure that PT100 sensors are properly fitted and
the tip of the sensor is in good contact with the bearing outer race.
Temperature peaks
When a bearing is lubricated it is normal that there is a temperature peak
just after lubrication. The temperature peaks are caused by the heat gen-
erated, when grease is pushed away from the rolling elements. The tem-
perature peaks are not critical, unless the bearing temperature exceeds the
temperature limits or does not start to decrease to a normal level after 2-4
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hours. If the temperature does not decrease it can be a sign of either bear-
ing contamination or hardened grease inside the bearing. Frequent greas-
ing with smaller quantities will normally lead to smaller temperature
peaks and is therefore recommended, if there are problems with high tem-
perature peaks.
If there is a suspicion that a bearing has hardened or contaminated grease,

the recommended procedure is to dismantle and clean the bearing com-
pletely or change it. Grease should not be tried to be pushed out by add-
ing large amounts of new grease or blowing with compressed air.
First start of a decanter – running in

When a decanter is received from the factory the bearing is filled with
grease. This is to protect the bearing against contamination and drying
out during transport and storage. It is therefore advised not to the start the
decanter at full speed, but first do a low speed rotation of the decanter. If
the decanter is driven with a frequency inverter, this can be obtained by
running the decanter 15-20 minutes at the speed for low speed CIP or run
a low speed CIP cycle without feed or water. If the decanter does not have
a frequency inverter, it is advised to do 5 repeated starts where the decant-
er is stopped when it has reached a speed of approximately 500 r.p.m.
Automatic lubrication system (Optional)

The decanter can be equipped with an automatic lubrication system for
the main bearings. The pumping time and the time interval between lu-
brication are controlled with a timer.
The timer settings shall be:

Time interval between lubrication: 6 hours
Lubricant quantity at each lubrication: 0.5 grams (0.018 ounce)
Pumping time*): 5 minutes
*) The pumping time is based on a pump delivering 6 grams per hour at

each outlet at continuous pumping. If the lubrication pump is calibrated
to deliver a different amount per hour, the pumping time shall be adjust-
ed in a proportional manner in order to obtain the same quantity of grease
as obtained with the above settings.
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3.8.2 Lubrication of Conveyor Bearings
(Nipples 3 and 4 in Fig. 3.8.1)
At lubrication of conveyor bearings, the decanter must be stopped and the

main power must be properly disconnected according to the safety in-
structions.
The conveyor bearings shall normally be lubricated for each 1000 hours.
Note that this will coincide with the mandatory visual inspection of
bowl, casing and gearbox.
Lubricant quantity, both ends: 70 g (2.5 oz) - 45 strokes with std. grease gun
Lubricate bearings in both ends with the above, specified quantity.
For decanters operating with feed temperatures above 90°C (200°F), the
lubrication interval shall be shortened to 500 hours.
If the decanter is cleaned with low speed CIP, it is recommended to lubri-

cate the conveyor bearings after the low speed. The quantity of grease
shall be reduced according to the number of operating hours between
each low speed CIP.
Example: If the quantity of grease specified for 1000 hours is X

grams, and the time interval between lubrication is 40 op-
erating hours, the required grease quantity is
40 -
----------- X grams
1000
3.8.2.1 “Solid Oil” Conveyor Bearings (Optional)
The decanter can for some applications be equipped with conveyor bear-
ings of the “Solid Oil” type.
The “Solid Oil” bearings are lubricated for life and are, in principle, main-
tenance free, but it is recommended to now and then lubricate these bear-
ings with a smaller amount of grease to protect the bearings against con-
tamination from the outside. Do not use more than 1/4 of the normal
grease quantity in order not to damage the seals.
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3.8.3 Change of grease type - Compatibility of
greases
If the grease used for a bearing is changed, it must be checked that the
thickener of new grease is compatible with the old grease. If they are not
compatible, the bearings and lubrication channels must be cleaned and
free of old grease before the grease is changed. For main bearings it is
strongly recommended to clean out even if the grease types are listed as
compatible in order to get the optimum result. For conveyor bearings it is
usually enough to purge out the old grease. Lubricating with twice the
amount specified for normal lubrication will ensure this.
3.8.4 Cleaning out grease exits on decanters

It is recommended to do a cleaning of the grease exits from the bearing
housings each time the decanter is stopped for conveyor bearing lubrica-
tion and inspection. This will ensure that the grease exit is not blocked
with old, hardened grease.
3.8.5 Grease accepted by Alfa Laval for lubrication

of decanter bearings
Brand Part No. / Designation Main bearings Conveyor bearings

61203671-50 ■
Alfa Laval
61203671-58 ◆ ■/▲
SKF LGHP 2 ■
Chevron FM CSC EP2 ◆ ■/▲
Texaco Cygnus CSC EP2 ◆ ■/▲
Microlube GLY 92 ❑
Klüber
Isoflex NBU 15 ❑
Shell Cassida EPS 2 ◆ ❑/Δ
SKF LGHB 2 ❑
Table 3.8.1
■ Lubricants applied to the decanter when delivered

▲ Lubricant applied to conveyor bearings on sanitary decanters when delivered
❑ Lubricants accepted by Alfa Laval
Δ Lubricants accepted by Alfa Laval for conveyor bearings on sanitary decanters
◆ Food grade grease
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Figure 3.8.2
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3.8.6 Gearbox (Fig. 3.8.2)
Change the oil in the gearbox for each 2000 operating hours.
Lubricant Quantities
Alfa Laval 61203671-10 3.5 kNm DD : 4.0 Litres (4 1/ 4 quarts)
61203671-16 8.0 kNm DD : 8.2 Litres (8 2/ 3 quarts)
Statoil Mereta 320 12.0 kNm DD : 7.5 Litres (7 9/ 10 quarts)
In the front face of the gearbox there are two plugs (drain plugs) screwed
into two holes.
Drain the oil from the gearbox into a suitable container as follows:
Rotate the gearbox until the two drain plugs are set in vertical align-
ment.
Remove the upper plug and subsequently the lower plug, and drain
all oil from the gearbox.
After draining, flush the gearbox with clean gearbox oil: Insert one of
the removed drain plugs into the lower hole and pour approx. 1 litre of
gearbox oil through the upper hole, using an oil syringe. Insert the second
plug into the upper hole and rotate the gearbox by hand as fast as possible
and drain it again as described above.
Then refill the gearbox with oil of the quality given in the lubrication
table. To check the oil level, rotate the gearbox until its arrow marked
"UP" points straight up. The oil surface inside the gearbox should then
level with the upper drain hole (see level indication mark in Fig. 3.8.3 be-
low).
Oil level
Figure 3.8.3
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Decanter Supply including Gearbox Oil Pump
Change the oil in the gearbox at the intervals given in Lubrication Table.
In the front face of the gearbox there are two plugs (drain plugs) screwed
into two holes.
Drain the oil from the gearbox into a suitable container as follows:
Rotate the gearbox until the two drain plugs are set in vertical align-
ment.
First remove the upper plug and then place a hopper in the bottom
plate hole. Rotate the gearbox by 180° and remove the second plug. After
draining, fit the connection for the filling hose into the lower hole and
then connect the filling hose with oil pump to the gearbox. Leave the gear-
box hole with filling hose downwards during refilling of oil.
Refill the gearbox with oil of the quality given in the lubrication table.
To check the oil level, rotate the gearbox until its arrow marked "UP"
points straight up. The oil surface inside the gearbox should then level
with the upper drain hole.
After filling, fit one of the plugs into the upper hole and rotate the
gearbox by 180°. Then remove the filling hose and the connection and fit
the second plug into the hole.
Figure 3.8.4
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3.9 Recommended service intervals
Major service is replacement of all bearings and all seals while intermedi-
ate (or minor) service is replacement of seals only.
It is difficult give a precise answer how often major service and interme-
diate service must be done because the wear and contamination risk is
both application and installation related. Therefore it must be based on ac-
tual application experience. As a rule of thumb it is recommended to carry
out a major service every second year and a minor service in the interme-
diate year. For some applications such as applications with high temper-
atures, frequent CIP, contaminated environment and for decanters with
paring disks, a major service at least once every year is recommended.
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Maintenance Table
Recommended Intervals for Maintenance

Item Interval
Gearbox Oil Leakage Check
Change lip seal(s) at sunwheel Monthly
shaft(s) if leaking
Oil Level Check 1000
Oil Change 2000
Gearbox
Lubricate splines At each major service
Spline Shaft
Motor(s) Lubrication 20001)
V-belts Tightening up and Check 2000
Change 16000
Bowl Check for wear and corrosion.
For decanters operating at high tempera-
tures and/or high chloride levels in feed,
check bolts connecting bowl section for
1000
corrosion and stress corrosion cracks.
See safety instructions for details.
Solids Discharge Check
Wear Protection If damaged or excessively worn, 1000
fit new immediately.
Safety Equipment Check functioning of:
All alarm devices 2000
Safety equipment
Labels Check:
Nameplate and warning labels. 2000
Replace if not readable.
Foundation bolts Check tightening 4000
Vibration dampers Check
Fit new, if necessary.
4000
Table 3.9.1
1) 2000 hours, unless specified otherwise in separate motor manual.
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4 Disassembling and Assembling
WARNING Do not make any disassembly/assembly operations on the decanter
unless the main power is shut off, and the disconnected main switch
is locked with a safety lock.
Replacing parts
To ensure trouble-free operation of the decanter, great care

must be taken during replacement of parts:
• Contacting and sliding surfaces, as well as O-rings and

seals must be care fully cleaned.
• Always place removed parts on a clean, soft surface to

avoid scratching the surfaces.
• Ensure that screws used to pull parts from each other

have smooth ends.
O-rings, Seals, and Gaskets
Check O-rings, seals and gaskets for defects.
Check that O-ring grooves and sealing surfaces are clean.
After replacing an O-ring, check that it fills the groove com-

pletely and that it is not twisted.
Ensure that seals are mounted with the open end pointing the
correct way. See illustrations.
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Special tools
Always use the recommended special tools for removing,
disassembling, assembling, and mounting the bowl. In case of
negligence of this point, Alfa Laval accepts no liability for pos-
sible damage to the parts.
Alfa Laval supplies a variety of special tools and accesso-
ries to facilitate maintenance of the decanter. See volume SPC
(Spare Parts Catalogue).
When lifting the decanter assembly use the

slings specified on the dimensioned drawing.
When Lifting Minor Decanter Parts by Straps

always use lifting straps having a load capacity of minimum
1000 kg (2200 lbs).
Vibration Dampers
Check regularly and change those crumbled and dampers
whose rubber has swelled or cracked. Do not run the decanter
if any of its dampers is defective.
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Spare Parts Kits
Alfa Laval supplies three types of spare parts kits for the de-
canter:
The intermediate kit for main bearings and conveyor

bearings, respectively, contain rubber parts for the main bear-
ings and the conveyor bearings.
The major kit for main bearings and conveyor bearings, re-
spectively, contains parts necessary for the complete overhaul
of the decanter. It includes all sealing components and bear-
ings. See volume SPC (Spare Parts Cataloque).
The gearbox kit includes the lip seal for the sun wheel and
the O-ring between the splined nave and the gearbox cover.
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4.1S
Figure 4.1.1
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4.1 Rotating Assembly
4.1.1 Remove Bowl (Figs. 4.1.1 and 4.1.2)
WARNING Do under no circumstances loosen or remove the upper casing while

the bowl is rotating.
Disassemble the main drive according to instructions in sec-

tion 4.5.1.
Disassemble the back drive according to instructions in sec-

tion 4.6.1.
Remove the four screws [2] and the wear liner [3].
Table 4.1.1
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Figure 4.1.2
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Remove the pillow block dowel pin protector caps [5] and
withdraw dowels as follows using the Shaft and Sliding Ham-
mer portion of the Dowel Sleeve Extractor Tool* (see Figure
4.1.2):
Assemble the Sliding Hammer [6] to the Shaft portion of the

Dowel Sleeve Extractor [7]. Engage the female thread in the
end of the shaft [7] over the protruding thread of the dowel
pin [8] and screw home securely.
Withdraw the dowel pin [8] by impact of the sliding hammer

against the stop nut at the top of the shaft.
Repeat the operation on each of the dowels.
Extract the dowel pin outer sleeves [9] as follows using the
complete Dowel Sleeve Extractor Tool* (see Figure 4.1.2)..
Assemble the Sliding Hammer [6] to the Shaft portion of the

extractor [7] and attach the Lifter Assembly to the female
thread in the end of the shaft.
Slide the Eccentric Sleeve [10] along the Lifter [11] until it con-
tacts the cap [12].
Holding the extractor assembly upright, insert the Lifter [11]

down through the bore of the dowel sleeve [9] as far as possi-
ble, then push the eccentric sleeve [10] down into the bore of
the dowel sleeve [9] to lock the lifter [11] into the dowel sleeve
recess [9].
Extract the dowel sleeve [9] by impact of the sliding hammer

against the stop nut at the top of the shaft [7].
Repeat the operation on each of the dowel sleeves.
Remove the eight screws [4] holding the pillow blocks.
* For P/N, see Spare Parts Catalogue
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Now remove the bowl assembly by means of the lifting tool.
Place the tool on top of the bowl at the centre of gravity
and pull the tow straps around the bowl. Now pull the long
end through the short end.
Pull the tool around the bowl to the underside and place
the long ends of the straps in the hook of the crane, as shown
in Figure 4.1.3.
ATTENTION Check that the two bars are placed underneath the bowl and the two
straps are placed tightly around the bowl.
The individual design of both bowl and conveyor means that

each bowl has its own centre of gravity and, as a consequence
of this, that the axial point on the lifting tool corresponding to
the bowl centre of gravity displaces accordingly. To find bowl
centre of gravity, proceed as follows:
Place the lifting tool around the bowl and lift the bowl
carefully, to see how the bowl balances.
If the bowl is not in balance, place the bowl in horizontal
position on the frame, move the lifting tool closer to the heavy
end of the bowl and lift the bowl carefully again.
Repeat this procedure until the bowl is in balance.
Carefully lift the bowl assembly off the lower casing and place
it on the lifting tool.
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Figure 4.1.3
4.1.2 Install Bowl (Figs. 4.1.1 and 4.1.2)
When installing the bowl, clean the pillow block contact sur-
faces and the frame before lowering the bowl into place.
Pull the tow straps around the bowl and pull the long end
through the short end.
Place them in the hook of the crane as shown in Figure
4.1.3.
Lower the bowl assembly onto the frame.
ATTENTION If the gearbox is equipped with a reaction arm, as shown in Figure

4.1.3, then be very careful not to damage it when lowering the bowl
assembly.
Either remove the reaction arm during assembly, or turn it upwards.
After the bowl has been placed and the pillow blocks aligned,
the dowel pins [9] and [8] must be driven in.
Fit the dowel pin protector caps [5].
Tighten the eight screws [4] securing the pillow blocks to a

torque of 385 Nm (3404 in-lbs).
Install the wear liner [3] and secure with the four screws [2].
Assemble the main drive according to the instructions in sec-

tion 4.5.2.
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Figure 4.1.4
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4.1.3 Remove Large End Hub (Fig. 4.1.4)
This procedure describes how to remove the large end hub

with the gearbox assembled to it. For removal of the gearbox
from the large end hub, see section 4.1.7.
ATTENTION When removing the large end hub [1], always suspend it with a sling
from a hoist or the like, to avoid excessive load to the needle
bearing [11]. Place a sling around both sides of the pillow block.
Remove 29 of the 30 long screws [3], loosen the last one, and
leave it in place until the end hub [1] is ready to be removed.
The end hub can now be jacked out: Using the three jacking
screws [4], clear it of the bowl.
Be careful not to damage the needle bearing [11].
Remove the loosened long screw [3] left in place and carefully
pull out the end hub [1].
Turn the three jacking screws [4] back to their original posi-
tion. They must not stick out through the large end hub con-
tact surface when the hub is re-installed.
4.1.4 Install Large End Hub (Fig. 4.1.4)
This procedure describes how to install the large end hub with
the gearbox assembled to it. For assembling the gearbox to the
large end hub, see section 4.1.8.
ATTENTION When mounting the large end hub [1], always suspend it with a
sling from a hoist or the like, to avoid excessive load to the needle
Grease the outside of the O-rings [8], [106] and [107].
Place the large end hub [1] on the bowl, being careful not
to damage the needle bearing [11].
Fit the 30 screws [3] and tighten them to a torque of 44 Nm

(389 in-lbs).
Fasten the three jacking screws [4].
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Figure 4.1.5
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4.1.5 Remove Small End Hub (Fig. 4.1.5)
ATTENTION When removing the small end hub [1], always suspend it with a
sling from a hoist or the like, to avoid excessive load to the ball
Loosen the twelve screws [13] and remove them.
Lossen the eight screws [20] and remove them.
The hub can now be carefully pulled out. Use, if necessary, a
plastic hammer on the edge of the hub to loosen it.
4.1.6 Install Small End Hub (Fig. 4.1.5)
ATTENTION When mounting the small end hub [1], always suspend it with a
sling from a hoist or the like, to avoid excessive load to the ball
Fit the conveyor according to instruction given in section 4.4.2.
Grease the outside of the O-rings [102] and [104].
Fill up with grease the ball bearing outer race [3] and distrib-
ute the grease with the fingers.
Place the small end hub [1] on the bowl. To align the holes in
the retaining ring [2] with the holes in the hub [1], use a pin [A]
as indicated in Figure 4.1.6, and secure the ring [2] with the
screws [13]. Replace the pin [A] with a screw [13] when the
holes are aligned. Secure the hub with two of the screws [20],
and be careful not to damage the ball bearing [3] during this
process.
Fit the remaining six screws [20] and tighten them to a torque
of 76 Nm (672 in-lbs).
Figure 4.1.6
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Figure 4.1.7
4.1.7 Remove Gearbox (Fig. 4.1.7)
ATTENTION When removing or installing the gearbox, always suspend it from a

hoist or the like to avoid excessive load to the splined shaft. Use the
lifting sling* as shown in Figure 4.1.7.
Remove the six/ten screws (M16) (see Figure 4.1.8) connecting

the gearbox to the gearbox adapter. Place the sling* as shown
in Figure 4.1.7.
Suspend the gearbox from a hoist or the like and jack it
out, using the three jacking screws.
Turn the jacking screws back to their original position. They

must not stick out through the contact surface between the
gearbox and the gearbox adapter when the gearbox is in-
stalled again.
Carefully pull out the suspended gearbox.
The splined shaft can now be removed by hand.
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4.1.8 Install Gearbox (Fig. 4.1.8)
Apply an ample amount of grease* to the splined shaft and the

splined hub in the conveyor.
Push the gearbox assembly with splined shaft carefully
into place.
Rotate the sunwheel shaft a few turns, to make the splines
engage.
3.5 kNm Gearbox Insert the six screws assembling the gearbox adapter to the
gearbox and tighten them to a torque of 197 Nm (1743 in-lbs)
in the sequence indicated in Figure 4.1.8.
Tighten the three jacking screws.
8.0 kNm Gearbox Insert the 10 screws (M16) assembling the gearbox adapter to
12.0 kNm Gearbox
the gearbox and tighten them to a torque of 197 Nm (1743
in-lbs). No certain tinghtening sequence to be followed when
tightening the screws
Figure 4.1.8
* For P/N, see Spare Parts Catalogue, Section TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS
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4.1.9 Fit New Wear Liners (Fig. 4.1.8).
3.
Figure 4.1.9
When the small end hub has been demounted, it is possible to

exchange the wear liners [1]. Do not expect to reuse the old
wear liners after demounting as the material is very brittle and
probably will break.
Demounting of worn wear liners:
Disconnect the wear liner [1] with a small chisel and a ham-
mer. Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces on the
spokes of the hub.
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Mounting of new wear liners:
- Clean the surface for glue residues, and thoroughly clean

all surfaces that are to be glued, on spokes and wear liners
[1] with acetone.
- Apply Araldite 2014 zigzag-wise on the inner side of the

wear liner [1].
- The wear liner [1] is placed on the spoke and rotated back
and forth until it feels as if it is floating. Then it is pushed
into place and secured with a rubber band. Be careful that
the gap is completely filled with glue.
- Remove excess Araldite.
Hardening time: 3.5 hours at 20oC (68oF)

0.5 hour at 60oC (140oF)
5 min. at 100oC (212oF)
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4.2
Figure 4.2.1
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4.2 Main Bearings (Fig. 4.2.1)
4.2.1 Disassemble Main Bearing Large End
Prior to disassembling the main bearing large end, the gearbox must
be removed according to instructions given in section 4.1.7.
Remove the 10 screws [15].

Using two of them as jacking screws, pull off the gearbox adapt-
er [2], tightening the jacking screws equally to avoid pulling out the
adapter [2] askew.
Remove the four long screws [18] and the four short screws [17].
Now remove by hand the complete bearing assembly consisting of

pillow block [1], roller bearing outer race [11], and ring [9].
Use a hammer and a brass mandrel to remove the roller bearing outer
race [11], taking care that the mandrel does not damage the pillow
block [1].
Table 4.2.1
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The roller bearing inner race [11] can be removed from the pinion by
means of a standard two-armed puller as shown in Figure 4.2.2. Two
milled recesses in the grease deflector [8] allow space for the puller
claws.
Figure 4.2.2
Remove, by hand and in the order mentioned, the remaining parts:

grease deflector [8], bearing cover [3], guard ring [10], and the shield
[4].
If necessary, remove the eight screws [16], and the splash disc [6].
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4.2.2 Assemble Main Bearing Large End (Fig. 4.2.1)
Fit by hand the splash disc [6] on the pinion.

Insert an tighten the eight screws [16].
Fit the O-Ring [35] into the guard ring [10], and fit the guard ring
[10] on the pinion, its two holes pointing outwards.
Fit the O-Ring [34] on the shield [4] and place the shield on the guard
ring [10]. Make sure its 'cut edge' points downwards.
Push the bearing cover [3] on the guard ring [10], its grease discharge
pointing downwards, and then fit the grease deflector [8] on the pin-
ion.
Heat the main bearing inner race [11] to a temperature of 80°C

(175°F) by means of an induction heater or in an oven and push it on
the pinion as far it goes; it must seat fully against the grease deflector
[8] all around.
Insert the roller bearing outer race [11] into the pillow block [1] and
grease the rollers.
Then fit the ring [9] including the O-Ring [12] and push careful-
ly the assembly on the main bearing inner race [11].
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Insert the four long screws [18] attaching the bearing cover [3] to the
pillow block [1], and the four short screws [17] securing the shield
[4].
Tighten all eight screws.
Carefully clean the contact surfaces between the gearbox adapter [2]
and the pinion.
Place the gearbox adapter [2] on the large end pinion, aligning
the axial hole in the adapter and the guide pin on the end surface of
the pinion.
Fit the 10 screws [15]. Tighten them to a torque of 47 Nm (416 in-

lbs), tightening them crosswise a few times to ensure tightening of all
10 screws to the correct torque.
Install the gearbox according to the instructions given in section

4.1.8.
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Figure 4.2.3
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4.2.3 Disassemble the Main Bearing Small End
(Fig. 4.2.3)
Remove the eight screws [36].
Using two M10 jacking screws, pull off the pulley [27], tightening
the jacking screws equally, to avoid pulling the pulley [27] askew.
Remove the four short screws [17].
Fit the puller tool* on the pillow block as shown in Fig. 4.2.4.
Figure 4.2.4
Then pull off the assembly consisting of: Pillow block [21], ball
bearing [26], ring [9], V-Ring holder [8], and the bearing cover [3].
Disassemble the pillow block: Remove, in the following order, the

four long screws [31], the bearing cover [3], the V-Ring holder [8],
and the ring [9].
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Use a hammer and a brass mandrel to remove the ball bearing [26].
Take care that the mandrel does not damage the pillow block [21].
Remove by hand the guard ring [10] and the shield [23].
4.2.4 Assemble Main Bearing Small End (Fig. 4.2.3)
Fit the O-Ring [34] on the shield [23] and place it on the pinion.
Fit the guard ring [10] including the O-ring [35] on the pinion, its two
holes pointing outwards.
Push the bearing cover [3] on the guard ring [10], grease dis-
charge pointing downwards, and then fit the V-Ring holder [8] in-
cluding V-ring [7] and O-Ring [22] on the pinion.
Do not apply any lubricant at all to the V-ring [7] when fitting
it!
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Insert the ball bearing [26] into the pillow block [21] and grease the
balls.
Apply a thin layer of anti-fretting corrosion paste* to the small
end hub pinion.
Then fit the ring [9] including the O-Ring [12] and then press,
with the pressure acting on the inner race of the ball bearing [26], the
assembly on the pinion by means of the special tool* as shown in
Fig. 4.2.5.
Figure 4.2.5
ATTENTION The ball bearing must be exchanged after disassembly as it may have
been damaged during removal.
Insert the four long screws [31] attaching the bearing cover [3] to the
pillow block [21] and the four short screws [17] securing the shield
[23].
Tighten all eight screws.
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Make sure that the O-Rings lie correctly in their grooves, and that
they are not damaged.
Fit the pulley [27].
Fit the eight screws [36] and tighten them to a torque of 44 Nm (389
in-lbs), tightening them crosswise a few times, to ensure tightening
of all eight screws to the correct torque.
Install the small end hub according to the instructions given in sec-
tion 4.1.6.
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Figure 4.3.1
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4.3 Conveyor Bearings (Fig. 4.3.1)
4.3.1 Disassemble Conveyor Bearing Large End
Remove the large end hub according to instructions given in

section 4.1.3.
Remove the lock ring [12].
Remove the needle bearing inner race [11] by means of a

standard two-armed puller tool as shown in Figure 4.3.2.
Figure 4.3.2
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Remove the snap ring ([9] in figure 4.3.1).
Using a standard two-armed puller* as shown in Figure
4.3.3, pull off the needle bearing outer race [11] .
Figure 4.3.3
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4.3.2 Assemble Conveyor Bearing Large End
(Fig. 4.3.1)
If the end flange [10] has been removed and disassembled, as-
semble the parts in the following order:
Fit the O-ring [105] in the end flange [10].
Insert the end flange [10]. Fit the twelve screws [7] and
tighten them to a torque of 44 Nm (390 in-lbs).
Heat the needle bearing inner race [11] by means of an induc-

tion heater or in an oven to approximately 80°C (175°F) and fit
it onto the inner pinion; be sure it seats fully against the shoul-
der of the pinion. Fit the lock ring [12].
Fit the needle bearing outer race [11] onto the large end hub.
Fit the snap ring [9].
Fit the three O-rings [8], [106], and [107] and grease them.
Fill up with grease the needle bearing outer race [11] and dis-
tribute the grease with the fingers.
Place the conveyor into the bowl according to the instructions

given in section 4.4.2.
Install the large end hub according to the instructions given in

section 4.1.4.
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Figure 4.3.4
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4.3.3 Disassemble Conveyor Bearing Small End
(Fig. 4.3.4)
Remove the small end hub according to the instructions given

in section 4.1.5.
Remove the sixteen screws [4] and the ring [2].
Use a standard two-armed puller tool*, as shown in Fig. 4.3.5,

with the retaining ring [1] as tractor, to pull off the bearing [3].
Figure 4.3.5
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4.3.4 Assemble Conveyor Bearing Small End
(Fig. 4.3.4)
Thoroughly clean the retaining ring [1] and insert the O-rings
[6], [102], [103], and [104].
Grease the O-rings [6], [102], [103], and [104].
Place the retaining ring [1] on the conveyor pinion, and push it
into place.
Fit the inner half of the ball bearing inner race [3] onto the pin-
ion.
Fill up with grease the ball bearing outer race [3] and push it
onto the ball bearing inner race [3]. Fit the remaining half of
the inner race.
Fit the O-ring [101] into the ring [2] and grease it a little.
Fit the ring [2] on the pinion and secure it with the sixteen
screws [4]. Tighten the screws [4] to a torque of 44 Nm (390 in-
lbs).
Insert the conveyor into the bowl according to the instructions

given in section 4.4.2.
Install the small end hub according to the instructions given in

section 4.1.6.
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4.4
Figure 4.4.1
4.4 Conveyor
4.4.1 Remove Conveyor from Bowl (Fig. 4.4.1)
Remove the large end hub according to instructions given in section

4.1.3.
ATTENTION Slimline decanters:

Remove the small end hub according to the instructions given in sec-
tion 4.1.5.
Place the bowl (without large end hub) horizontally on two wooden
trestles or the like: Attach the lifting tool* to the large end of the con-
veyor as shown in Figure 4.4.1.
Connect the shackle to the hoist and fit the shackle into the lifting tool
hole. Because of its individual design each conveyor has its own centre
of gravity. As consequence of this the axial point on the lifting tool cor-
responding to the conveyor centre of gravity is not the same for all
conveyors. To find the actual conveyor centre of gravity, proceed as
follows:
Fit the shackle in the lifting tool centre hole and lift the conveyor
carefully, to see how the it balances.
If the conveyor is not in balance, then insert the shackle into the
next lifting tool hole nearer to the heavy end of the conveyor and lift
the conveyor carefully again.
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Repeat this procedure until the conveyor is in balance and mark
the centre of gravity hole of the lifting tool, to facilitate future disas-
sembling and assembling.
Carefully pull out the conveyor.
4.4.2 Insert Conveyor into Bowl (Fig. 4.4.1)
Place the bowl horizontally on two wooden trestles or the like: Attach
the lifting tool* to the large end of the conveyor as shown in Figure
4.4.1.
Connect the shackle to the hoist and fit the shackle into the lifting tool
hole where the conveyor will be in balance when lifted and push it
carefully into the bowl.
CAUTION Be careful not to cut your fingers, when pushing the conveyor into
the bowl.
Figure 4.4.2
Install large and small end hubs according to the instructions given in
sections 4.1.4 and 4.1.6, respectively.
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4.5
Figure 4.5.1
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4.5 Main Drive
4.5.1 Disassemble Main Drive (Fig. 4.5.1)
Remove the sixteen screws and washers [31] and [32] holding
the upper casing and open the casing [3].
Remove the four screws [30] and remove the feed tube [33].
Loosen the four screws [14] and [17] and elevate the motor
bracket [10] by means of the two elevating screws [18].
Remove the five V-belts from the pulley.
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Figure 4.5.2
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4.5.2 Assemble Main Drive (Fig. 4.5.1)
If the decanter is equipped with a main motor placed on four

dampers and changing of this motor is required, then proceed
as follows:
Refer to Fig. 4.5.1 for identification of parts.
1. Tighten the belts to the value prescribed in Table 4.5.2 (or

4.5.1, if new belts are installed too).
2. Measure the distances A and B.
3. Loosen the belts again and turn the bolt [8] until the meas-
uring results of A and B are the same when retightening
the belts.
One turn is equal to 1.75 mm (quite 1/16 inch).
4. Retighten the belts to the prescribed value and check

whether the A and B measurements are identical. If not,
repeat the procedure.
5. Tighten the lock nut [6].
Required weight of motors placed on four dampers:

250-700 kg (550-1542 lbs).
Align the pulleys so that their placing is within 3 mm (1/8

inch) as shown in Figure 4.5.2.
Install the five V-belts in the grooves of the pulleys and
tighten them by means of the two screws [18].
Tighten the V-belts as per instructions given in section
4.5.3.
Secure the motor bracket [10] with the four screws [14]
and [17], and tighten them to a torque of 665 Nm (5883 in-lbs).
Install the feed tube [33] and tighten the four screws [30].
Install the upper casing [3] and secure it with the sixteen
screws and washers [31] and [32].
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Figure 4.5.3
1 Indicator Arm
2 Rubber Finger Loop
3 Pressure Surface
4 Pocket Clip
5 V-belt
6 Pressure Spring
4.5.3 Tighten V-belts, Belt Tension Tables
Using the tester illustrated in Figure 4.5.3 above, adjust the

belt tension as follows:
1. See how to hold the tension tester and choose one of the
ways a, b, or c as shown in Figure 4.5.4.
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Figure 4.5.4
2. Position the tester on the belt midway between the two

pulleys with the flange on the bottom against the upper
edge of belt.
Take care that the indicator is completely pushed
down in the tester body.
Place the tester II (without flange) in the middle of the
belt and parallel with the belt sides.
3. Position the tester loosely on the belt to be measured and

push slowly with one finger in the above way (Fig. 4.5.4,
A, B, C) on the pressure surface.
4. Avoid contact of tester with more than one finger during

the measuring process.
5. When your hear a CLICK, stop pressing immediately; the

indicator arm remains in measure position.
6. Remove tester carefully so that the indicator arm is not

moved and read the belt tension where the top surface of
the indicator arm crosses the scale as shown in Figure
4.5.5.
Figure 4.5.5
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7. For safe reading mark the spot of the upper side of the in-
dicator with a thumbnail on the scale and then turn the
tester sideways.
8. Increase or decrease the belt tension depending on the

measuring result until it is within the desired tension. See
table below.
BELT TENSION - Tightening of New Belts
Motor Power Bowl Speed [r p m]
[kW] [HP] 2900 / 3050 3250

45 (60) 650-700 N 700-750 N
55 (75) 650-700 N 700-750 N
75 (100) 650-700 N 700-750 N
90 - - 750-800 N (50 Hz)
90 - - 700-750 N (60 Hz)
- (125) - 750-800 N (60 Hz)
Table 4.5.1
BELT TENSION - Tightening of Used Belts
Motor Power Bowl Speed [r p m]
[kW] [HP] 2900 / 3050 3250

45 (60) 500-550 N 500-550 N
55 (75) 500-550 N 500-550 N
75 (100) 500-550 N 500-550 N
90 - - 550-600 N (50 Hz)
90 - - 500-550 N (60 Hz)
- (125) - 600-650 N (60 Hz)
Table 4.5.2
For selection of belt and pulley combinations, see Spare Parts Catalogue.
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Figure 1.2.1
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1.2 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
1.2.1 Disassemble Variable Frequency Drive

(Fig. 1.2.1)
Remove the sixteen screws and washers [31] and [32] holding
the upper casing and open the casing [3].
Remove the two screws and washers [7] and [8] and remove
the sensor bracket [9].
Loosen the setscrew [16] and disengage the two coupling parts
[4] and [5] completely.
Remove the two screws [11].

Move the sensor bracket [10] 50 mm outwards and use
one of the screws [11] to secure bracket in this position.
Remove the screw [15].
1.2.2 Assemble Variable Frequency Drive (Fig. 1.2.1)
Install the sensor bracket [10] and secure it with the two
screws [11].
The gap between the sensor and the gearbox adapter must
be 3-4 mm.
If the motor has been demounted or a new is to be installed,

the following procedure must be executed:
The coupling parts [5] and [4] are not installed.
Adjust any wrong angle of the motor by means of shims [6] so

that the motor shaft is parallel with the sunwheel shaft.
Place shims [6] under the motor to level the sunwheel shaft
and the motor shaft within 0.5 mm of each other.
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Install the coupling part [5] and engage it completely on the
motor shaft. Now install the other part of the coupling on the
sunwheel shaft and put the two coupling parts into engaged
position, leaving an axial play of 3-4 mm (1/8 inch) between
them, and tighten the setscrews.
Install the sensor bracket [9] and fasten with the two screws [7]
and washers [8].
Make sure that the rubber bushing [14] is placed correctly, and
fit the screw [15].
Install the upper casing [3] and secure with the sixteen screws
and washers [31] and [32].
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5 Supplementary Documentation
NALL5001.EN0 5.0-0
Supplementary
Alfa Laval Technical Details Rev. 2006-11 OM
4.2
Figure 1
0.2
0.1
0 WEAR LINERS ALLSUPWL.EN0

Supplementary
Alfa Laval Technical Details Rev. 2006-11 OM
Wear liner assembly (figure 1)
1 Rough-grind the hatched surface of the feed rotor to get a

rugged surface.
2 Degrease the grinded surfaces with Chesterton 277.
3 Apply an even layer of approx. 2-3 mm of the ready-

mixed ARC 858 on both feed rotor and wear liner.
4 Turn the wear liner into place and fix it with securing
plates. Mind to turn the wear liner correctly. Disperse ex-
cess composite so that it fills the gap between feed rotor
and wear liner.
Wear liner disassembly

I. Remove the screws in the securing plates and remove the
plates.
II. Attempt to loosen the wear liner from the backside with a
brass mandrel or the like. Heating to 120-130o C might be
necessary.
III. After removal of the wear liner, the hatched area of the
surface is cleaned, as described under assembly.
OBS! Wear liners in WC are at great risk of breaking, when at-

tempted removed.
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Alfa Laval

Machine No.: 5024795 Date of issue: 2010-09-15

Frame and Casing

Documents & Drawings

2006/42/EC Machinery Directive

Operating Speed Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level

LwAd : Declared A-weighted sound power level from the decanter

Uncertainty on declared values : LwAd : KwA=2 dB

2 Decanter Operating Principle ...................................... 2.0-1

2.1 Main Drive ...................................................................................... 2.1-1

2.2 Differential Speed Control ...................................................... 2.2-1

3.1 Before First Start ........................................................................ 3.1-1

3.2 Start/Stop procedures .............................................................. 3.2-1

3.3 Monitoring Operation ................................................................ 3.3-1

3.4 Routine Cleaning Procedure ................................................... 3.4-1

3.5 Performance Optimization ...................................................... 3.5-1

3.6 Main Drive ...................................................................................... 3.6-1

3.7 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) ............................................ 3.7-1

3.8 Lubrication ..................................................................................... 3.8-1

3.9 Recommended service intervals .......................................... 3.9-1

4.1 Rotating Assembly ...................................................................... 4.1-1

4.2 Main Bearings ............................................................................... 4.2-1

4.3 Conveyor Bearings ...................................................................... 4.3-1

4.4 Conveyor ......................................................................................... 4.4-1

4.5 Main Drive ...................................................................................... 4.5-1

4.6 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) ............................................ 4.6-1

5 Supplementary Documentation ................................. 5.0-0

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY

1. The decanter delivered must not be used to separate flam-

2. Read this manual and the Operator's Manual before at-

3. Do not operate the decanter with damaged or missing

4. Do not operate the decanter if the vibration level exceeds

5. Do not operate the decanter with feed temperatures ex-

6. Never attempt to start the decanter with frozen water or

7. Do not exceed the maximum bowl speed or solids density

8. Do not operate the decanter without belt guards and other

9. Periodically check all the automatic shut-off devices and

11. Do not operate the decanter if the bowl, motor, or sup-

12. Do not use tools other than those recommended by Alfa

13. Do not attempt to use the decanter for any application or

14. Follow all lubricating procedures and schedules.

15. Check periodically - at least once a year - for loose bolts on

16. Do not get rags or loose clothing near rotating parts.

17. At all times follow the recommended sequence and proce-

18. Only allow trained personnel to operate, clean, dismantle

19. Do not operate the decanter before the installation is com-

23. If the decanter is operated with hot, corrosive, or aggres-

24. Never turn on feed or large amounts of hot, corrosive, or

26. When personnel are working on a decanter with a hinged

28. When using straps to lift the complete decanter or any of

1. Install and earth all equipment in accordance with re-

2. Use an “on-load” isolator or circuit breaker (a main switch

3. Check that the voltage and the frequency are in agreement

4. De-energize all equipment before connecting and discon-

1. Major repairs to decanter must not be made without first

2. Do not operate the decanter on completion of the repairs

4. Replace worn or damaged parts with only original

5. Do not interchange bowl parts, since specific parts are bal-

1. Do not operate a decanter equipped with flame proof mo-