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2. Principle of Operation 1
3. Construction 1
4. Operation Procedure 2
5. Drain Discharge 3
7. Application 3
8. Life of Collectors 4
9. Replacement of Collectors 4
10. Warranty 4
17 Trouble Shooting 11
2. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION:
The ELC system uses the principle of electrostatics to collect fluid contaminants. FERROCARE
ELC's unique design permits it to take advantage of the natural charge of each contaminant.
Contaminants that have a positive charge are drawn towards the negative electrode plate and
those with a negative charge are drawn towards the positive plate. Neutral contaminants are drawn
and deposited by gradient force to the edge of the collectors where the intensity of the deformed
electric field is the strongest.
As the fluid flows freely through the system, the ELC removes contaminants - submicronic particles
even smaller than 0.01 micron, dust, dirt and products of oxidation such as tars or sludge and
varnishes. Contaminants are trapped on cellulose collectors for easy disposal. The ELC does not
affect soluble additives.
3. CONSTRUCTION:
A) The ELC consists of the electrical panel (A) and the condenser unit (B). The latter works as the
Cleaning Cell of the ELC unit.
B) The condenser (cleaning tank) is designed for pressure 1.5 kg/cm2.
The total head of oil between the oil reservoir to be cleaned and the ELC 8LP / 25A / 50C / 100LP
unit should not exceed 3 meters. In case the head exceeds 3 meters, use our ‘D’ type machine.
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5. DRAIN DlSCHARGE When the ELC is continuously operated for a long time, it is advisable
to discharge about 1 litre of the oil from the drain valve (E) at an interval of 50 hours. This
ensures discharge of heavy contaminants from the drain.
PRECAUTION: Do not pump out all the oil, care has to be taken to switch off the pump if dirty oil
starts flowing out of the machine.
i) The oil at the bottom should be drained into the oil pan from the drain valve.
NOTE: If final oil is required to be NAS grade 7 (ISO code16/13) and better, do not drain oil from
the cleaning tank back to the reservoir.
j) IMPORTANT: The oil pump can only be reversed by pressing the push button inside the
panel and the FWR/REV button on the control panel together, after opening the panel.
7. APPLICATION
The Electrostatic Liquid Cleaner "ELC" unit can be used for cleaning hydraulic and lubricating
oils of the following general specifications.
Temperature - below 60 degrees C and Moisture - below 500 ppm
The ELC unit cannot be used for cleaning of:
a) Oils with moisture in excess of 500 ppm
b) Oils with detergent dispersant additives
c) Some synthetic oils
d) Conductive oils
If contamination level is 7 to 10 mg/100 ml., a new collector set can clean about 5,000 litres
(ELC-50C) of oil. The average life of a collector is 2,000 hours.
Unscrew all bolts of the condensor (cleaning tank) cover and remove the contaminated
corrugated type collectors (H) (dielectric media), and electrode covers. At this time, make
sure to clean electrodes before replacing with new collectors.
10. WARRANTY
a) The manufacturer shall repair all defects, except consumable parts for a period of
12 months from the date of shipment. in any event, the manufacturer shall not be
responsible for any and all damage or failure due to incorrect operation, malpractice,
mishandling and negligence.
b) In the event that the user finds any defect in the ELC, the user shall advise the details of
such defect in writing to the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall correct such defects
promptly. The manufacturer reserves the right to make final judgement on claims made by
the user.
c) In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for any and all consequential loss, damage or
expenses howsoever arising from all claims upon and all liability of the manufacturer.
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14. CONTROL AND ANNUNCIATION FUNCTIONS
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15 a. SETTING PARAMETERS:
Pressing the "SETTING" button Pressing the (value)
will select the "ARROW" button
next parameter will increment the parameter
for display. by one point.
16 b. SAFETY SETTINGS:
There is a push button inside the panel which allows the programming functions, so that the set
parameters cannot be disturbed by anyone playing with the push buttons.
Display of different parameters can still be selected, but settings cannot be changed until the
internal switch is activated after opening the panel cover.
2. Set Temperature:
This setting is for the temperature of oil passing through
the ELC. Insulators in the ELC are made of PVC and
cannot withstand sustained high temperatures.
Set Temp. : 60ºC
The SET temperature between 30 and 60 degrees, is
(30 to 65 C) selected to trip the pump if hot oil is passing through the
unit. Temperatures above 50 deg C are harmful to the oil
as well as the ELC.
Note: All units are not equipped with oil temperature
sensor.
3. L. V. Setting:
This the setting for the Low Voltage operation of the ELC.
This sets the tripping current for the transformer when ELC
is operating on low voltage of 5 KV. In the particular case
LV Setting: 05 above, the ELC will trip at 2 mA (for 25 A/ 8LP, 5mA for
(1 to 10) 50C/100 LP). This setting ensures safety of the
transformer.
4. L.V. Skip:
This sets the "Low" mode of the HVT.
If this parameter is set to "n" the transformer will change to
"Low" mode after the current set for Hi mode i.e., 10 mA is
exceeded (with a delay of 1 sec.)
If the current exceeds the "Low" (5 mA) also, the machine
will trip.
If this parameter is set to "y", the machine will trip directly
when "High" current is exceeded.
This error display means that the ELC tank cover is open.
When properly secured the cover operates a limit switch
and switches off this error message.
LS - Limit Switch
Trouble Shooting:
! Put back the top cover, if not in place and tighten all the
bolts securely.
! Check that the limit switch is OK.
Temperature overload :
This indicates that the temperature of the oil flowing
through the machine is too high and the machine will stop.
ot - Temp Over Load
Trouble Shooting:
! Check the setting is not too low.
! Check the oil cooler in the equipment.
! Heavy moisture in oil.
3. ELC B + MCB is not 1. Use the test button of ELCB 1. Replace ELCB if faulty
Tripping + MCB to trip it
4. Motor does not operate 1. Overload relay not working 1. Push reset and turn to "Auto"
(oil tank empty) and it Replace if faulty.
Indicates (P-OL) 2. Input supply 2. Ensure input power supply
3. Loose contact of power supply 3. Tighten properly
line
4. Motor + pump alignment 4. Readjust properly
5. Pump jam 5. Open and clean the
6. Centrifugal switch Rotor, and strainer mesh
7. Motor connection and winding 6. Replace if faulty
and capacitor leakage 7. Replace if capacitor
faulty rectify connection
8. Contactor contacts (power) 8. Replace if faulty
6. Pump does not draw 1. Pump suction by placing hand 1. If suction is good check
oil on suction port suction hose is dipped in oil
2. If no pump suction 2. a) Overhaul and clean
the relief valve
b) Replace the pump
7. Oil leakage from pump 1. Check the oil seal 1. Replace if necessary
2. Loose bolts 2. Tighten properly
10. Indicates H-OL and 1. More moisture in oil check with 1. Replace collector and start
L-OL and / or HVT fuse CC kit. the machine after moisture is
blows repeatedly. 2. Open top cover and check if removed from the oil
SS electrodes are correctly 2. Ensure electrodes placed
placed In the slot properly
3. Collector heavily contaminated 3. Replace, if necessary
11. ON PLC indicates 'ot' 1. Oil temperature & setting. 1. It should not exceed 60°C
2. Open the top cover and check 2. Place correctly, if not.
electrodes are correctly placed
in the slot
3. Check moisture in oil 3. Should be below 500 ppm
4. Transformer earthing cable
loose. 4. Connect properly
12. HV' led is 'ON' and the 1. The oil has high detergents 1. It takes about 10 times
MA' reading is below (HLDP) longer to clean than
5 mA, oil is not being ordinary oil
Cleaned 2. Check if viscosity is high 2. Viscous oil takes longer
to clean
3. Contamination ingression rate 3. Use larger ELC
is high
4. Oil oxidation if oil has been 4. Drain out about 10% oil
used for many years or oil from the oil reservoir.
generation of oxidation matter is Top up with the new oil
high. or add.
5. Collector is contaminated. 5. Replace with new
collector.