Operating Manual Parker Filtration Unit
Operating Manual Parker Filtration Unit
Operating Manual Parker Filtration Unit
ACD-SFI-ICV
Vacuum Dehydrator
Operating Manual
S/N 36361
January 2010
Table of Contents
A vacuum pump creates a vacuum that draws fluid into the unit through an inline heater where
the fluid is heated up to 150° F (66° C). The fluid then flows through dispersal elements, which
are located inside the vacuum tower. Oil flows out of the pores of these elements and is exposed
to the vacuum, normally 25 in. HG (635 mm HG). The boiling point of water is below the fluid
temperature at this vacuum level so the water is boiled off and the fluid is dehydrated. An outlet
pump removes the oil from the bottom of the vacuum chamber and pumps it through a
particulate filter and back into the reservoir.
The mechanical components of the system are uncomplicated and require little or no routine
maintenance. All components can be field repaired or replaced without special tools.
1.2 Precautions - Oil contaminated with hazardous materials
If there is any possibility that the oil being purified contains a solvent or materials which could
be considered hazardous, either with toxicant or flammable explosives, the purifier should not be
used unless precautions are taken to vent the vapors in a safe manner according to local, state
and federal codes. Of course, normal safety practices and common sense should be used at all
times when operating this unit. This caution is necessary to prevent the possibility of fire,
explosion, or toxic injury to persons and property.
NOTE: THE PVS UNIT SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO REMOVE VOLITILES SUCH AS;
DIESEL FUEL, GASOLINE OR OTHER PRODUCTS WITH LOW FLASH POINTS,
EXPOLOSIVE IN NATURE OR TOXIC. FOR CLARIFICATION CONSULT YOUR
FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.
After the unit has been removed from it’s shipping crate it should be checked thoroughly for any
damage that may have occurred during shipment. All damage attributed to the handling and
shipping of the unit must be recorded and brought to the attention of the shipper immediately.
This unit is insured for shipping related damage.
This unit has been thoroughly tested for a minimum of 8 hours (run time). Fluid used to test the unit is
matched as closely as possible to that listed on the application sheet completed by the customer and
supplied with the order. The unit has been thoroughly inspected for defects prior to shipment.
However, all connections should be checked prior to operating this unit, vibration and/or rough
handling during shipment could adversely effect component alignment and/or connection tightness.
The inlet port has been sized to provide enough flow to operate the unit in the automatic mode using
oil with a maximum viscosity of 1500 SSU (323 cSt). A hose diameter equal to inlet/outlet port size
(see specification sheet) is required to provide adequate oil supply to this unit. Use of a smaller
diameter line will restrict the flow, and will adversely effect the automatic operation of the unit.
The inlet and outlet connections have been sized for maximum hose lengths of 25 feet. Use of
longer hose lengths must be approved by the factory prior to installation. Use of a “quick
disconnect” on the inlet line is not recommended, they can restrict flow to the unit in specific
applications.
Oil is drawn into the unit by vacuum created by the PVS unit and is capable of pulling in oil with
up to 8-ft. (2.4 m) of negative head. For applications that exceed this please consult the factory.
When placing the PVS unit below the reservoir by more than 4-ft. (1.2 m), a solenoid operated
inlet shut-off valve is required. “If not installed the unit can overflow with oil when shut off”.
2.3 Electrical Installation
2.3.1 Electrical Power Supply Connection
Attach a properly sized power cord to the unit. (Note: The PVS unit is not supplied from the
factory with a power cord, as there are many different codes and preferences in different areas of
the world). Size the cord for the load stated in the specification sheet found as part of this manual
(See section, 3.0 Specification Sheet, of this manual for electrical specifications). The power leads
should be connected to the labeled terminal points located in the electrical control panel. Note: It
is important that the unit be grounded properly before operation.
Do not attempt to change rotation of one motor only. The unit has been tested for common
rotation of these motors at the factory. Changes to the rotation of only one motor will result in
damage to the system and will void the warranty.
The PVS system is equipped with a “phase fail” electrical circuit that detects when the power
supply is out of phase. When this condition exists the unit will not operate and a red light will
illuminate on the control panel. To bring the unit into phase simply rotate the selector switch next
to the light on the control panel to the opposite position, wait 5 seconds for the light to extinguish
and the unit is ready for normal operation.
Prior to starting the unit it is important to inspect the vacuum pump reservoir for proper oil level.
The recommended lubricant for this vacuum pump is Duratex 32. (The service bulletin from the
vacuum pump manufacturer indicates the correct oil to be used. The oil reservoir used on the
PVS unit holds one third of a quart (490-m/l) of oil, which typically lasts between 100-160 hours
of continuous operation. Oil level should be checked daily.
Hydraulic oil is not recommended and can cause damage to the vacuum pump if used.
2.5 Operating Instructions
1. Connect inlet and outlet hoses to supply oil reservoir. (Line size should be >1” diameter for
inlet and >1” for outlet, with a maximum of 25 feet in length)
2. Connect power supply cord to power source and activate power disconnect to “on” position. If
a red light illuminates labeled “phase failure”, rotate reversing switch to correct.
3. Open all inlet and outlet valves on the dehydrator and the oil supply reservoir.
4. Close all drain valves on the dehydrator. (Drain valves and connections are located at the
bottom of the outlet filter, condensate tank and a separate oil sample port valve on top of the
outlet oil filter.
5. Press start button and hold until red “low flow” light is extinguished. (approximately 15-30
seconds) Be certain that the set point is reading on the heater controller is below 40°F before
starting the unit. Damage can occur to the oil heaters if they are energized prior to oil filling
the heater assemblies.
6. Energize the heater by pressing the “up arrow” located on the temperature controller.
Continue to press the “up arrow” until the desired temperature setting is reached. (140°F -
150°F) Note: The temperature controller has been programmed to prevent the heater setting
to be raised manually above 180°F. Contact the factory for more instructions.
7. Observe the vacuum gauge pressure. Normal should be 25 “/hg, if not adjust pressure by
opening or closing the needle valve located just below the air breather near the top of the
vacuum chamber. This adjustment is gradual and does not respond quickly, so there will be a
3-5 second delay in results when the adjustment is made.
8. Observe the liquid level gauge located at the bottom of the vacuum chamber. Visually check
the oil level while operating, it should normally run at about the half way mark in the gauge. (If
the oil level is low this could mean the inlet oil line is too small or the dispersal elements
located in the vacuum chamber are becoming dirty.) Note: When first starting the unit with
cold oil it is common to see a “low level” in this sight glass. After the temperature has risen
the oil level normally will rise to the half way mark.
9. To stop dehydrator, press “down “ arrow on heater controller to “OFF”, wait 10 – 15 minuets
and press stop button on control panel.
3.0 Specification Sheet
Model PVS1200-460-DS-D-5QE-24KW-AC-DFL-ACD-SFI-ICV
Installation Requirements
Input Voltage: 460V~3Ph~60Hz
Designed FLA (full load amps) @ 380V~/50 Hz 30 – 48 AMPS (see schematic)
Inlet Connection Size 1 ½” NPTF
Outlet Connection Size 1” NPTF
Electrical Operating Specifications
Control Voltage (Supplied internally by transformer) 110V~1Ph~60Hz
Vacuum pump motor See Schematic for AMPS
Outlet Oil pump motor See Schematic for AMPS
Heater (see schematic for wattage of heater) See Schematic for AMPS
Transformer (Control Voltage 115VAC/1Phase) 250 VA 2.0 AMPS
Mechanical Operating Specifications
Flow Rate 20 GPM (75.7/lmin)
Max. Discharge Press 60 PSI (4.1 kPa)
Design Discharge Press 45 PSI (6.6 kPa)
Normal Vacuum Setting 25 in/ HG (635 mm/ HG)
Minimum Vacuum Setting 19 in/ HG (482 mm/ HG)
Maximum Vacuum Setting 27 in/ HG (660 mm/ HG)
Normal Heater Set Point Setting 150°F (66 °C)
Noise Level at Std. Operating Conditions 77.9 DBA
Condensate Tank Capacity 8.3 Gal. US (31.4 liters)
Maximum Oil Viscosity 500 SUS (108 cSt)
Seal Material Viton™
Installed Options
DFL, dirty filter light, ACD, auto condensate drain, SFI, sight flow indicator, ICV, inlet
control valve.
4.0 Safety Instructions
The PVS unit has been examined for safety. The hazards have been identified and
adequate protection provided when these instructions are followed.
CAUTION
Hot Surface
Do Not Touch
Unit fails to start • Improper external power • Check input power. Does it match machine
when start button connection, out of phase, low specifications? Is the power cord sized right?
voltage, low amp service or Are you out of phase? Make changes as
is pushed. power supply cord sizing required.
• Circuit breaker/fuses tripped • Reset circuit breakers or replace fuses. If
on main power disconnect or circuit breaker /fuse trips again, check motor for
drive motor contacters failure. Check supply line voltage for match to
units design voltage.
• Control voltage power failure • Check circuit breaker /fuse on control voltage
transformer. Reset if necessary.
• If primary circuit breaker/fuse trips again,
transformer has probably failed. Test continuity.
Replace if necessary.
• If secondary circuit breaker / fuse trips again,
problem is most likely low voltage in the control
circuit. Check components and control power
circuit for problems.
Unit fails to run on • Inlet valve partially or fully • Position inlet valve to full open. Valve should be
automatic closed “full port” type valve to reduce restrictions and
should be sized as large as inlet hose.
• Inlet hose improperly sized or • See specification sheet and change hose if
use of “quick disconnect” necessary. Replace “quick disconnect” with
oversized unit (1.5 x inlet hose diameter)
• Cold or high viscosity oil • Press and hold start button to operate machine
manually, until vacuum gage reads 25in/HG
(635 mm). Release start button and let vacuum
draw oil into the unit. Wait one minute, then
repeat twice or until oil in sight glass is at mid-
point, unit should now run on automatic. If not,
check specifications for maximum oil viscosity
(1500 SSU at 150°F, 323 cSt at 66°C)
• Coalescing dispersal elements • Use flashlight to look inside vacuum chamber
are plugged from dirty oil through Plexiglas lid. While pushing the start
button, look for oil passing through dispersal
elements and cascading down sides. If no oil is
seen running down elements and into bottom of
chamber, then replace elements by removing
Plexiglas lid and removing hold down bolts for
each element. Remove and replace each
element (2). Replace lid.
• If elements are plugged, this indicates very
contaminated fluid (they should last about six
months). Replace “coalescing” dispersal
elements with “packed metal” elements
available from the factory.
Unit fails to run on • Low vacuum level, should be • Check vacuum pump for proper operation.
automatic greater than 22 in/HG (558 mm • Check for leaks by shutting off oil inlet valve,
HG) @ Sea Level close air bleed valve to vacuum chamber. Run
unit manually until vacuum reaches 25”/HG,
stop unit. If vacuum pressure decreases within
30 seconds, then a leak is present. The most
likely causes are the Plexiglas lid seal, inlet
hose or leaking fittings on the inlet hose.
• If vacuum holds with leak test but will not reach
25 in. (635 mm) HG then either a problem
exists with the vacuum relief or the vacuum
pump is worn. Adjust or replace parts as
required.
• Inlet hose obstructed or • Straighten or replace.
pinched
• Restriction in outlet hose • Repair or replace so that there are no
restrictions. Check rating on inlet hose. Hose
should have a vacuum rating. If not, replace
with proper hose.
• High Condensate tank water • Drain the Condensate tank by opening the drain
level valve located on the bottom. Close valve after
draining.
High oil level light • Oil pump motor not operating • Check for free rotation. If free, check contacter
for overload. Reset if necessary.
• Problem with outlet hose • Restriction or incorrect sizing. See specification
sheet for proper sizing. Replace.
• Outlet Filter plugged • Check indicator for dirty element. Replace
element.
• Improper PVS installation, PVS • Reservoir must be below or level with PVS
unit must be located at or unless optional solenoid operated inlet shut-off
above reservoir height valve is installed. Consult factory. (See page #3
of this manual)
Low oil flow • Inlet valve • Is it open? Is it the correct size? Replace if
indicator light required.
• Inlet hose improperly sized. • See Specification Sheet for proper size.
Replace if necessary.
• Cold or high viscosity oil • Press the Start button to run the machine
manually. Hold in ON position until vacuum
gage reads 25 in. (635 mm) HG. Release and
let unit fill. After a few minutes, start again and
release, unit should run automatically. If it won’t
run, check fluid to see if maximum oil viscosity
(1500 SSU Max. at 150°F, 323 cSt at 66°C) has
been exceeded. Consult Factory.
• Dispersal elements dirty or • Plugged, dirty, or incorrectly installed. Remove
plugged Plexiglas cover and replace elements. If the
elements plug often, this indicates very
contaminated fluid (they should last about six
months). Packed metal elements are available
if the element use is excessive.
Low oil flow • Low vacuum level, should be • Check vacuum pump for proper operation.
indicator light greater than 22 in/HG (558 • Check for leaks by shutting off oil inlet valve,
mm) closing air inlet valve to vacuum chamber,
manually operate unit until vacuum gage reads
25 in/HG, and then stop unit. If vacuum holds
for less than 30 sec then a leak is present. The
most likely causes are the Plexiglas lid seal,
inlet hose or fittings leaking. Repair.
• If vacuum holds with leak test but will not reach
25 in/HG (635 mm) then either a problem exists
with the vacuum relief or the vacuum pump is
worn. Adjust or replace parts as required.
• Inlet hose could be obstructed, • Check hose for obstruction. Check to see that
inlet valve could be closed all inlet valves are fully open.
• Improper PVS installation, • Check Specification Sheet. Maximum negative
negative head too high for unit suction head is 8 ft. (2438 mm). Increase inlet
hose diameter and shorten hose length to
reduce line pressure loss. Preheat oil to reduce
viscosity
• Use of “quick disconnect” on • Quick disconnects are not recommended.
inlet hose. Replace with standard “full port” valve or
increase size of quick disconnect to 1.5 times
the diameter of inlet hose or consult Factory for
other options.
Oil in Condensate • Foaming oil in vacuum tower • Some oils will foam under normal operating
tank (Foaming) conditions. If foam is visible in vacuum tower
lower vacuum level by opening air bleed valve
slowly until foam disappears. This should
happen at about 23 in/HG (584 mm)
High level • Condensate tank full • Stop PVS unit, open manual drain valve at
Condensate Light bottom of condensate tank to drain. After
drained, close valve and restart unit.
• Float switch faulty • Check for stuck or broken switch. Repair or
replace by removing condensate clear cover to
access switch from inside the condensate tank
Oil temperature will • Improper heater sizing. • Heater capacity is too low for fluid volume.
not reach desired Consult factory (heating capacity can be
increased).
operating point
• Oil cooler on system reservoir • Raise temperature setting of oil cooler or shut
is set lower than operating off during PVS operation
temperature of PVS unit • Add additional heating capacity to PVS to allow
one pass heating.
• Add “Variable Flow Circuit” to PVS unit to divert
partial flow back to inlet of PVS to increase oil
contact with heater
• Ambient temperature too low • Add additional heating capacity to PVS to allow
one pass heating.
• Consult Factory for other options.
• Add “Variable Flow Circuit” to PVS unit to divert
partial flow back to inlet of PVS to increase oil
contact with heater
• Heater failure • Check continuity on each leg of heater
element(s). Replace if necessary.
Oil temperature will • Thermocouple failure • Replace with identical type. The controller and
not reach desired (Temperature will not reach set thermocouple are factory tuned and the use of
point and will vary by more other thermocouples may cause malfunction of
operating point than 4 degree F). the heating circuit. See spare parts list in this
manual for correct part number and description
• Temperature controller • Check program by referring to setup sheet in
program has been changed or this manual (see section 9)
has failed • Replace controller. (Normal failure mode is no
display in LED window during operation)
• Heater circuit breaker/fuses • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuses, check
tripped. continuity of heater(s) for short. If no short is
found, check circuit breaker / fuses for defect or
weakness
Vacuum level • Barometric pressure change • Adjusting the air bleed inlet valve will
varies without from weather system compensate for changes in Barometric
• Sudden introduction of water pressure.
manual adjustment into oil during normal operation • Vacuum will “seek” it’s own level when
operating with high water content. As water is
removed from the oil the vacuum will
automatically increase as oil becomes drier
Vacuum level • Vacuum gage malfunction or • Replace vacuum gage
varies without broken • Vacuum gages are sensitive to vibration and
shock. Vacuum gages should be replaced
manual adjustment annually to prevent false readings.
Vacuum level • Vacuum leak in system • Check for leaks by shutting off oil inlet valve
varies without and air bleed inlet valve. Operate unit
manually, when vacuum reaches 25 in/HG shut
manual adjustment off unit. If vacuum holds for less than 30
seconds a leak is present.
• If leak is present, check the Plexiglas lid seal,
inlet hose and fittings.
Vacuum pump oil • Uses excessive oil (needs • Check oil for correct type recommended in this
reservoir filling every day) manual
• Check for leaks around lines. Repair or replace
as required.
Air flow out of air • Dust and debris in coils. • Clean with high pressure air
cooled condenser
reduced
Air cooled • Fan motor inoperative • Check power lead from electrical panel
condenser • Check motor for failure
• Check 115V power transformer for failure
Air Purge indicator • Air flow/pressure not adequate • Check air supply for proper flow and pressure
will not turn green • Adjust airflow at purge control box. Adjustment
can be found below air supply connection at
purge unit. Turn adjustment screw clockwise to
increase pressure and flow, counter-clockwise
to reduce pressure and flow.
• Adjustment should be made until red indicator
turns green. Adjusting past this point will only
use more air and not provide more benefit.
6.0 Maintenance
As 5 months
Item Required
STEPDOWN TRANS.: INPUT VOLTS: 460 VAC LABEL FLA: .350 AMPS or KVA
OUTPUT VOLTS: 120 VAC ACTUAL FLA: 2.65 AMPS or KVA
VACUUM PUMP MODEL#: M80A2 MOTOR HP: 1.2 MOTOR RPM: 3240
VACUUM PUMP MOTOR: NAMEPLATE FLA: 2.1 AMPs VACUUM RELIEF VALVE? Yes X No
460 VAC, 3 PH, 60 HZ AMPS @ 27”/HG: 1.73 AMPs VACUUM RELIEF SETTING: NA “/HG
VACUUM HOLD TEST: X Yes No Must hold 25”/HG for 3 minutes with no drop in pressure
OIL PUMP MODEL#: 11659.00 MOTOR HP: 1.5 MOTOR RPM: 1140
OIL PUMP MOTOR: NAMEPLATE FLA: 2.85 @ 460 VAC 3PH @ 60 Hz
PUMP FLOW COLD (<80 Degrees F) @ 25”/HG: 10.56 GPM @ 3.59 AMPs
PUMP FLOW HOT (>150 Degrees F) @ 25”/HG: 21.92 GPM @ 2.68 AMPs
PUMP FLOW @ MAX PRESS (>60 PSI) @ 25”/HG: 4.22 GPM @ 2.57 AMPs
WATER TEST: Raise test oil water level >2000 PPM, run for 3 hours, take samples accordingly:
SAMPLE #1: (@ START): 15672.9 PPM SAMPLE #2: (@ 1st HOUR): 3100.01 PPM
SAMPLE #3: nd
(@ 2 HOUR): 182.879 PPM SAMPLE #4: rd
(@ 3 HOUR): 218.562 PPM
OPERATIONAL TESTS: