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W ARNING - Reliance on this Manual Could Result in Se vere Bodily Injury or Death! This manual is out-of-date and is provided only f or its technical information, data and capacities. P ortions of this manual detailing procedures or precautions in the operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the product f orming the subject matter of this m ...
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It’ s a good idea to record the model and serial number(s) of your equipment and the date you recei ved it in the User Guide. Our service department uses this information, along with the manual number , to provide help for the specific equipment you installed. Please keep this User Guide and all manuals, engineering prints and parts lists togethe ...
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UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks T ABLE OF C ONTENTS I NTR ODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Purpose of the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Ho w the guide is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Y our responsibilities as a user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 A T ...
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● ● Purpose of the User Guide . . . .1-2 ● ● Ho w the guide is or ganized . . . .1-2 ● ● Y our responsibilities as a user .1-2 ● ● A TTENTION: Read this so no one gets hur t . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1-1 UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks I NTR ODUCTION ...
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W ater/Spra y T anks UGE014/0999 1-2 I NTRODUCTION This User Guide describes the Conair WT and ST series water/spray tanks. It e xplains step-by-step ho w to install, operate, maintain and repair this equipment. Before installing this product, please take a fe w moments to read the User Guide and re vie w the diagrams and safety information in the ...
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UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks I NTRODUCTION 1-3 W e design equipment with the user ’ s safety in mind. Y ou can av oid the potential hazards identified on this machine by follo wing the procedures outlined belo w and else where in the User Guide. A TTENTION: R EAD THIS SO NO ONE GETS HUR T ! W ARNING: V oltage hazard This equipment is pow ered ...
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2-1 UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks ● ● What is a WT or ST tank? . . . . .2-2 ● ● Ho w it w orks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 ● ● Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 ● ● Features and options . . . . . . . . .2-5 D ESCRIPTION ...
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Conair W ater and Spray T anks are designed to provide addi- tional spray or flood cooling of extruded prof iles, tubing and pipe, or as a primary spray or cooling tank. Le veling floor jacks and adjustment handwheels at both ends of the tank ensure proper alignment with the extrusion line. After an extrusion has been sized and solidif ied, it may ...
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H OW I T W ORKS UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks D ESCRIPTION 2-3 The extrusion enters the w ater or spray compartment after leaving the calibration tooling or a sizing tank. Simple support and hold-do wn rollers ar used to hold small diameter hollo w forms in position as the extrusion passes through the tank. Contoured support and hold-do wn rolle ...
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S PECIFICA TIONS W ater/Spra y T anks UGE014/0999 2-4 D ESCRIPTION MODEL WT104 WT/ST105* WT/ST107 T ANK STYLE 104-12--2 104-16-2 104-21-2 WT105-12-2 105-16-2 105-21-2 107-16-2 107-21-2 Perf ormance characteristics T ube/profile diameter in. {cm} up to 2 {5.1} up to 4.5 {11.4} up to 6.625 {16.8} T ank cross section in. {cm} 8 x 8 {20.3 x 20.3} 12 x ...
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F EA TURES AND O PTIONS UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks D ESCRIPTION 2-5 W elded steel frame with casters and le veling jacks Stainless steel tank Air wipe compartment Overflow collector Hinged fiberglass cover (optional) Three-plane adjustment (optional) Recirculation reserv oir (optional) Heat exchanger (optional) Recirculation pump (optional) ? ...
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W ater/Spra y T anks UGE014/0999 2-6 D ESCRIPTION ● T ank Drain System: All tanks ha v e ov erflo w stand pipes that continuously carry modulating water to the drain with- out drain v alving. T o drain the tank quickly , one to three drains are supplied, depending on the tank length and tank size. Additional tank drains, controlled by gate v alve ...
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● Closed W ater Recirculation System Option The system includes a reservoir (sump tank), pump and heat exchanger . .On a closed water pump system, spray water introduced into the tank through the spray headers is drained to a sump tank. The w ater is then pumped back to the spray water supply header for control by the header v alves. The sump tan ...
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● Cooling Coils Option: Cooling coils remov e heat b uildup in water . Connections are made with bulkhead f ittings through the rear wall of the tank, slightly abo ve the high water le vel. Inlet and outlet connections are close together for easy connection to chilled water . When cooling coils are supplied, the cooling coils placed in the sump t ...
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3-1 UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks ● ● Unpac king the bo xes . . . . . . . . .3-2 ● ● Preparing f or installation . . . . . .3-3 ● ● Aligning the tank . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 ● ● Connecting the main po wer suppl y . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 ● ● Connecting the water and air supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 ● ...
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U NP A CKING THE B O XES W ater/Spra y T anks UGE014/0999 3-2 I NST ALLA TION Installation Har dware Needed: ❒ wire strain relief (f or recirculation package only) ❒ one plumb bob or laser bore sight ❒ one he x k e y wrench ❒ one flathead screwdriv er ❒ fle xib le hose with 1.5 inch NPT coupling CA UTION: Ex ercise caution when mo ving th ...
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P REP ARING FOR I NST ALLA TION UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks I NST ALLA TION 3-3 Y ou will install the WT/ST tank on the e xtrusion line, do wn- stream of the extruder and an y calibration/sizing equipment. Make sur e the installation ar ea pr ovides: ❒ A source of water . City , tower or chilled w ater may be used. W ater supply flo w should ...
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W ater/Spra y T anks UGE014/0999 3-4 I NST ALLA TION P osition the tank downstr eam of the extruder . Place the tank inline with the extruder . Set the tank ’ s v-groov e casters on the v-rails, if present. Adjust the height of the tank to match the extrud- er ’ s centerline height. Use a le vel and turn the hand wheels to adjust height at both ...
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UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks I NST ALLA TION 3-5 C ONNECTING THE M AIN P O WER W ARNING: Improper installation could result in equipment damage and severe personal injury fr om electrical shoc k . Electrical connections should be made only by qualified personnel. This machine requires a well-grounded circuit and three-phase alternat- ing curren ...
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W ater/Spra y T anks UGE014/0999 3-6 I NST ALLA TION The standard WT .ST tanks are designed for use with city , to wer or chilled water supplies. Y ou may choose to treat the water to pre vent algae build-up. Connect the main water supply to the 1 1 / 2 -inch NPT fitting on the tank. Connect the compressed air supply to the f itting on the tank air ...
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UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks I NST ALLA TION 3-7 T ESTING THE I NST ALLA TION Adjust the standpipe f or the water le vel y ou want to maintain. T urn water supply on and f ill the tank. ◆ W ater fills the tank to the w ater le vel you set. ◆ If you have a spray tank, w ater should enter the tank through the spray bars. ◆ Excess water flo ...
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4-1 UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks ● ● Preparing f or Operation . . . . . . .4-2 ● ● Star ting the WT/ST tank . . . . . . .4-3 ● ● Stopping the WT/ST tank . . . . . .4-3 O PERA TION ...
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W ater/Spra y T anks UGE014/0999 4-2 O PERA TION The WT tank pro vides cooling through tank water flo w , while the ST spray tank cools with water flo w and water sprayed onto the extrusion Immersion rollers inside each tank cham- ber keep the e xtrusion positioned for e ven cooling. Determine the cooling mode y ou will use. The best cooling mode a ...
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Thread the extrudate thr ough the tank. Cut the extrudate of f close to the die face and ball up the end using a soft-metal spatula or scraper . W alk the e xtru- date through the system, threading the extrudate through any calibration or sizing equipment, the w ater/spray tank and into the puller . Mov e the tank back upstream f or normal operatio ...
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T urn water pump on, if y ou hav e the optional r ecirculation system. After the tank has been filled, press REC ST AR T button. Start the other equipment in the extrusion line. Gradually increase line speed. Raise e xtruder rpms slo wly until extrudate is close to the product desired. W et tank rim lightly and close lid. Dip fingers into tank wate ...
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5-1 UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks ● ● Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . .5-2 ● ● Replacing gaskets . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 ● ● Lubricating tank components . .5-3 ● ● Cleaning the tank and spra y bar s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 ● ● Chec king electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 M AINTENANCE ...
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W ater/Spra y T anks UGE014/0999 5-2 M AINTENANCE Normal operation of the WT/ST tank in volv es extended e xpo- sure of many components to minerals and other w ater system contaminants. These minerals and contaminants can produce deposits, scales, slime or algae that will reduce tank perfor- mance. T o maintain the best performance, you should foll ...
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T o replace an end gasket: Remov e the retaining rings. Loosen the wing nuts and lift of f the ring that holds the gasket in place. Remov e the damaged gasket and slide a new gasket o ver the studs. No sealant is required. Reassemble. Slip the retaining ring ov er the studs to cov er the gasket. Tighten the wing nuts. R EPLA CING G ASKETS UGE014/09 ...
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W ater/Spra y T anks UGE014/0999 5-4 M AINTENANCE Normal operation of the WT/ST T ank produces many wet sur- faces. If you ha v e the optional recirculation system, we rec- ommend that you carefully check all electrical wires for signs of damage that could result in a serious shock. Stop the WT/ST tank. Press the REC STOP b utton and lockout the ma ...
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6-1 UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks ● ● Bef ore beginning . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 ● ● Pr oduct quality pr oblems . . . . .6-3 ● ● W ater system prob lems . . . . . . .6-3 T R OUBLESHOO TING ...
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W ater/Spra y T anks UGE014/0999 6-2 T ROUBLESHOO TING Y ou can av oid most problems by following the recommended installation, operation and maintenance procedures outlined in this User Guide. If you do hav e a problem, this section will help you determine what caused it and tell you ho w to f ix it. Bef or e y ou begin tr oubleshooting: ❏ Find ...
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UGE014/0999 W ater/Spra y T anks T ROUBLESHOO TING 6-3 P R ODUCT Q U ALITY P R OBLEMS Pr oblem Poor surface quality: Swirls on the surface. Poor surface quality: Dimples on the surface P ossible cause Is the extrusion dragging against the calibration tooling or tank edges? Are air b ubbles adhering to the extrusion surface, causing unev en cooling? ...
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IMS0002/0296 S ER VICE I NFORMA TION A PPENDIX A-1 Conair has made the largest in vestment in customer support in the plastics industry . Our service experts are av ailable to help with any problem you might ha ve installing and operating your equipment. Y our Conair sales representative also can help analyze the nature of your problem, assuring th ...
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W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION IMS0003/0796 A PPENDIX A-2 E QUIPMENT G U ARANTEE P ERFORMANCE W ARRANTY W ARRANTY L IMIT A TIONS Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order , for a period as defined in the quotation from date of shipment, against defects in material and workmanship under the normal use and service for which it was recommen ...
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