Service & Maintenance Manual High Speed Separator: Product No. 881039-12-01/1 Book No. 568854-02 Rev. 2

Service & Maintenance Manual
High Speed Separator

GT 50
Product No. 881039-12-01/1

Book No. 568854-02 Rev. 2
Alfa Laval Tumba AB
Separator Manuals, dept. PPDM
SE-147 80 Tumba, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 530 650 00
Telefax: +46 8 530 310 40
Printed in Sweden, 03-01
© Alfa Laval Tumba AB 2003

This publication or any part thereof may not be
reproduced or transmitted by any process or
means without prior written permission of
Alfa Laval Tumba AB.
Contents
1 Safety Instructions 9
1.1 Warning signs in text 14

1.2 Environmental issues 15
1.3 Requirements of personnel 16
2 Service Instructions 17
2.1 Periodic maintenance 17

2.1.1 Introduction 17
2.1.2 Maintenance intervals 17
2.1.3 Maintenance procedure 19
2.1.4 Service kits 20
2.2 Maintenance Logs 21
2.2.1 Daily checks 21
2.2.2 Lubrication of electric motor 21
2.2.3 Oil change 21
2.2.4 Intermediate Service (IS) 22
2.2.5 Major Service (MS) 24
2.2.6 3-year Service (3S) 26
2.3 Cleaning 27
2.3.1 Cleaning agents 27
2.3.2 Cleaning of bowl discs 28
2.3.3 External cleaning 29
2.4 When changing oil 30
2.4.1 Worm wheel and worm; wear of teeth 30
2.4.2 Oil change procedure 32
2.5 Lubricants 33
2.5.1 Lubrication chart, general 33
2.5.2 Recommended lubricating oils 35
2.5.3 Recommended oil brands 36
2.5.4 Recommended lubricants 37
2.6 Vibration 39
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2.6.1 Vibration analysis 39
2.7 General maintenance directions 40
2.7.1 Ball and roller bearings 40
2.7.2 Before shutdowns 43
3 Dismantling/Assembly 45
3.1 Introduction 45
3.1.1 General directions 45
3.1.2 References to check points 47
3.1.3 Tools 47
3.1.4 Tightening of screws 47
3.2 Intermediate Service (IS), dismantling 48
3.2.1 Inlet/outlet and frame hood 48
3.2.2 Bowl hood and disc stack 50
3.2.3 Bowl body and operating mechanism 56
3.3 Intermediate Service (IS), check points 60
3.3.2 Bowl hood seal ring 60
3.3.3 Bowl spindle cone and bowl body nave 61
3.3.4 Corrosion 62
3.3.5 Cracks 64
3.3.6 Erosion 65
3.3.7 Guide surfaces 67
3.3.8 Inlet pipe and outlet paring discs 69
3.3.9 Level ring 70
3.3.10 Lock ring; wear and damage 70
3.3.11 Disc inlet 72
3.3.12 Nozzles for operating mechanism 73
3.3.13 Valve plugs in operating slide 74
3.3.14 Springs for operating mechanism 74
3.3.15 Sliding bowl bottom 75
3.3.16 Cover interlocking sensor (option) 76
3.3.17 Vibration sensor (option) 77
3.4 Intermediate Service (IS), assembly 78
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3.4.2 Bowl body and operating mechanism 78
3.4.3 Bowl hood and disc stack 82
3.4.4 Inlet/outlet and frame hood 90
3.5 Major Service (MS), dismantling 91
3.5.2 Paring disc device 91
3.5.3 Vertical driving device 94
3.5.4 Horizontal driving device 102
3.6 Major Service (MS), check points 106
3.6.2 Brake (option) 106
3.6.3 Worm; wear of groove 107
3.6.4 Buffer springs and ball bearing
housing 108
3.6.5 Lock ring; priming 109
3.7 Major Service (MS), assembly 111
3.7.2 Horizontal driving device 112
3.7.3 Vertical driving device 116
3.7.4 Paring disc device 123
Index 131
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Study instruction manuals and observe the
warnings before installation, operation,
service and maintenance.
Not following the instructions can result in

serious accidents.
In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions

have been considered. No warnings are given, therefore, for
situations arising from the unintended usage of the machine and its
tools.
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1 Safety Instructions
The centrifuge includes parts that rotate at high

speed. This means that:
• Kinetic energy is high
• Great forces are generated
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• Stopping time is long
Manufacturing tolerances are extremely fine.

Rotating parts are carefully balanced to reduce
undesired vibrations that can cause a breakdown.
Material properties have been considered
carefully during design to withstand stress and
fatigue.
The separator is designed and supplied for a
specific separation duty (type of liquid, rotational
speed, temperature, density etc.) and must not be
used for any other purpose.
Incorrect operation and maintenance can result in
unbalance due to build-up of sediment, reduction
of material strength, etc., that subsequently could
lead to serious damage and/or injury.
The following basic safety instructions therefore
apply:
• Use the separator only for the purpose
and parameter range specified by
Alfa Laval.
• Strictly follow the instructions for
installation, operation and maintenance.
• Ensure that personnel are competent and
have sufficient knowledge of maintenance
and operation, especially concerning
emergency stopping procedures.
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• Use only Alfa Laval genuine spare parts

and the special tools supplied.
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Disintegration hazards
• When power cables are connected,

always check direction of motor rotation.
If incorrect, vital rotating parts could
unscrew.
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• If excessive vibration occurs, stop
separator and keep bowl filled with
liquid during rundown.
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• Use the separator only for the purpose
and parameter range specified by
Alfa Laval.
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• Check that the gear ratio is correct for
power frequency used. If incorrect,
subsequent overspeed may result in a
serious break down.
• Welding or heating of parts that rotate S01512L1
can seriously affect material strength.

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• Wear on the large lock ring thread must

not exceed safety limit. φ-mark on lock
ring must not pass opposite φ-mark by
more than specified distance.
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• Inspect regularly for corrosion and

erosion damage. Inspect frequently if
process liquid is corrosive or erosive.
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Entrapment hazards
• Make sure that rotating parts have come

to a complete standstill before starting
any dismantling work.
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• To avoid accidental start, switch off and
lock power supply before starting any
dismantling work.
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Assemble the machine completely
before start. All covers and guards must
be in place.
Electrical hazard
• Follow local regulations for electrical

installation and earthing (grounding).
• To avoid accidental start, switch off and
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dismantling work.
Crush hazards
• Use correct lifting tools and follow lifting

instructions.
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Do not work under a hanging load.

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Noise hazards
• Use ear protection in noisy

environments.
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Burn hazards
• Lubrication oil and various machine

surfaces can be hot and cause burns.
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Skin irritation hazards
• When using chemical cleaning agents,

make sure you follow the general rules
and suppliers recommendation
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protection etc.
• Use of lubrications in various situations.
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Cut hazards
• Sharp edges on bowl discs and threads

can cause cuts.
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Flying objects
• Risk for accidental release of snap rings

and springs when dismantling and
assemby.
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Health hazard
• Risk for unhealthy dust when handling

friction blocks/pads. Use a dust mask to
make sure not to inhalate any dust
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1.1 Warning signs in text

Pay attention to the safety instructions in this
manual. Below are definitions of the three grades
of warning signs used in the text where there is a
risk for injury to personnel.
DANGER
Type of hazard
DANGER indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Type of hazard
WARNING indicates a potentially

could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Type of hazard
CAUTION indicates a potentially

may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE
NOTE indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
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1.2 Environmental issues
Unpacking
Packing material consists of wood, plastics,
cardboard boxes and in some cases metal straps.
Wood and cardboard boxes can be reused,
recycled or used for energy recovery.
Plastics should be recycled or burnt at a licensed
waste incineration plant.
Metal straps should be sent for material recycling.
Maintenance
During maintenance oil and wear parts in the
machine are replaced.
Oil must be taken care of in agreement with local
regulations.
Rubber and plastics should be burnt at a licensed
waste incineration plant. If not available they
should be disposed to a suitable licensed land fill
site.
Bearings and other metal parts should be sent to
a licensed handler for material recycling.
Seal rings and friction linings should be disposed
to a licensed land fill site. Check your local
regulations.
Worn out or defected electronic parts should be
sent to a licensed handler for material recycling.
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1.3 Requirements of
personnel
Only skilled or instructed persons are allowed to
operate the machine, e.g. operating and
maintenance staff.
• Skilled person: A person with technical
knowledge or sufficient experience to enable
him or her to perceive risks and to avoid
hazards which electricity/mechanics can
create.
• Instructed person: A person adequately
advised or supervised by a skilled person to
enable him or her to perceive risks and to
avoid hazards which electricity/mechanics
can create.
In some cases special skilled personnel may
need to be hired, like electricians and others. In
some of these cases the personnel has to be
certified according to local regulations with
experience of similar types of work.
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2 Service Instructions
2.1 Periodic maintenance
2.1.1 Introduction
Periodic (preventive) maintenance reduces the
risk of unexpected stoppages and breakdowns.
Follow the maintenance logs on the following
pages in order to facilitate the periodic
maintenance.
WARNING
Separator parts that are either worn beyond

their safe limits or incorrectly assembled may
cause severe damage or fatal injury.
2.1.2 Maintenance intervals

The following directions for periodic maintenance
give a brief description of which parts to be
cleaned, checked and renewed at different
maintenance intervals.
The maintenance logs for each maintenance
interval later in this chapter give detailed
enumeration of the check points that must be
done.
Daily checks consist of minor check points to
carry out for detecting abnormal operating
conditions.
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2.1 Periodic maintenance 2 Service Instructions
Oil change
The oil change interval is every 2000 hours or at
least once every year if the total number of
operating hours is less than 2000 hours.
The oil change can preferably be coordinated with
the Intermediate Service (IS).
Intermediate Service (IS)

Intermediate Service consists of an overhaul of
the separator bowl, inlet/outlet and operating
device every 3 months or 2000 operating hours.
Seals in bowl and gaskets in inlet/outlet device
are renewed.
Major Service (MS)

Major Service consists of an overhaul of the
complete separator and includes an Intermediate
Service every 12 months or 8000 operating
hours. Seals and bearings in the bottom part are
renewed.
3-year Service (3S)

3-year Service consists of an overhaul of the
complete separator. The service should be
coordinated with a Major Service. Compared with
the Major Service additional spare parts with
longer life time have to be renewed.
Periodic maintenance schedule

Oil change
Intermediate Service = IS
Major Service = MS
3-year Service = 3S
3S
MS MS MS
IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS
Installation 1st year 2nd year 3rd year
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2 Service Instructions 2.1 Periodic maintenance
2.1.3 Maintenance procedure

At each Intermediate and Major Service, take a
copy of the maintenance log and use it for
notations during the service.
An Intermediate and Major Service should be
carried out in the following manner:
1. Dismantle the parts as mentioned in the
maintenance log and described in chapter ‘‘3
Dismantling/Assembly” on page 45.
Place the separator parts on clean, soft
surfaces such as pallets.
2. Inspect and clean the dismantled separator
parts according to the maintenance log.
3. Fit all the parts delivered in the service kit
while assembling the separator as described
in chapter ‘‘3 Dismantling/Assembly” on page
45. The assembly instructions have
references to check points which should be
carried out before the assembly.
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2.1 Periodic maintenance 2 Service Instructions
2.1.4 Service kits

Special service kits are available for Intermediate
Service (IS), Major Service (MS) and 3-years
Service (3S).
For other services the spare parts have to be
ordered separately.
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Note that the parts for IS are not included in the
MS and 3S kits. Nor are MS parts included in the
3S kit. Kits are available for Intermediate Service, Major
Service and 3-years Service
The contents of the service kits are described in
the Spare Parts Catalogue.
NOTE
Always use Alfa Laval genuine parts as
otherwise the warranty will become invalid.
Alfa Laval takes no responsibility for the safe
operation of the equipment if non-genuine
spare parts are used.
WARNING
Use of imitation parts may cause severe

damage.
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2 Service Instructions 2.2 Maintenance Logs
2.2 Maintenance Logs
2.2.1 Daily checks

The necessary daily checks to be carried out for a
safe operation are enumerated in chapter
Running in the Operator´s Manual.
2.2.2 Lubrication of electric motor

The bearings of the electric motor shall be
greased with intervals that is dependent of the
motor speed (50 or 60 Hz), ambient temperature
and if the bearing is located on the driving end or
non-driving end.
Correct lubrication interval and recommended
type of grease can be found on a plate fixed on
the motor. For the non-explosion proof electric
motor the information can also be found in
chapter Motor specifications in the Installation
Manual.
2.2.3 Oil change

The oil change and check of worm gear should be
carried out every 2000 hours of operation.
Note: In a new installation, or after replacement
of gear, change the oil after 200 operating hours
and clean the gear housing.
Main component and activity Part Page Notes

Horizontal driving device
Worm wheel shaft and gear housing
Check Worm wheel and worm 30
Renew Oila) in gear housing 32
When the separator is running for short periods, the lubricating oil must be changed every 12 months even if
the total number of operating hours is less than 2000 hours.
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See chapter ‘‘2.5 Lubricants” on page 33 for further information.
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2.2 Maintenance Logs 2 Service Instructions
2.2.4 Intermediate Service (IS)

Name of plant: Local identification:
Separator: GT 50 Manufacture No./Year:
Total running hours: Product No: 881039-12-01/1
Date: Signature:

Inlet and outlet
Clean and inspect Threads of inlet pipe 69
Outlet cover –
Separator bowl
Clean and check Lock ring 70
Bowl hood 60
Paring discs 69
Level ring 70
Top disc –
Bowl discs 28
Distributor (disc inlet) 72
Distributing cone –
Sliding bowl bottom 75
Bowl body –
Guide surfaces 67
Bowl spindle cone and bowl 61
body nave
Operating mechanism 73, 74,
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Check Corrosion 62
Cracks 64
Erosion 65
Galling of guide surface 68
Disc stack pressure 86
Renew O-rings and sealings –
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Renew Oil in gear housing 32
Signs and labels on separator
Check attachment and legibility Safety label on hood –
Direction of rotation arrow –
Power supply frequency –
Monitoring equipment
Function check Vibration sensor (option) 77
Cover interlocking switch 76
(option)
Note: Renew all parts included in the Intermediate Service kit (IS).
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2.2.5 Major Service (MS)
Name of plant: Local identification:

Separator: GT 50 Manufacture No./Year:
Total running hours: Product No: 881039-12-01/1
Date: Signature:

Inlet and outlet
Clean and inspect Threads of inlet pipe 69
Outlet cover –
Separator bowl
Clean and check Lock ring 70, 109
Bowl hood 60
Paring discs 69
Level ring 70
Top disc –
Bowl discs 28
Distributor (disc inlet) 72
Distributing cone –
Bowl body –
Guide surfaces 67
Bowl spindle cone and bowl 61
body nave
Operating mechanism 73, 74,
74
Check Corrosion 62
Cracks 64
Erosion 65
Galling of guide surface 68
Height position of outlet paring 88
discs
Renew O-rings and sealings –
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Paring disc device
Clean and check Paring disc device –
Check Height position 124
Renew O-rings –
Vertical driving device
Clean and check Bowl spindle –
Check Radial wobble of bowl spindle 122
Wear of groove in worm 107
Buffer springs and ball bearing 108
housing
Renew Spindle bearings, sealings and 94
rubber buffers
Radial wobble of worm wheel 114
shaft
Renew Bearings, O-rings and sealings 102
Oil in gear housing 32
Flexible coupling
Check Axial play of elastic plate 115
Brake (option)
Check/Renew Friction pad 106
Signs and labels on separator
Check attachment and legibility Safety label on hood –
Direction of rotation arrow –
Power supply frequency –
Monitoring equipment
Function check Vibration sensor (option) 77
Cover interlocking switch 76
(option)
Note: Renew all parts included in the Intermediate Service kit (IS) and Major Service kit (MS).
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2.2.6 3-year Service (3S)

The 3-year service should be carried out in
conjunction with a Major Service (MS). The extent
of the 3-year service is the same as for a major
service plus renewing of parts included in the
3-year Service kit (3S).
NOTE
Renew all parts included in the Intermediate
Service kit (IS), Major Service kit (MS) and
3-year Service kit (3S).
The 3S kit consists among other parts of vibration

dampers for renewal of frame feet. How to renew
the frame feet is described below.
Frame feet, renewal

1. Disconnect pipes, hoses and cables
connected to the separator.
2. Remove the nuts (3, 4).
3. Lift the separator.
NOTE
When lifting a separator it must always hang
securely. See separate instruction in chapter
Lifting instruction in the Installation Manual.
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4. Renew the vibration dampers (1, 2).

5. Lower the frame. Check that the bolts do not 1. Vibration damper, upper
2. Vibration damper, lower
press against the edges of the holes.
3. Nut
6. Tighten the nut (3) to 20 Nm. 4. Lock nut
7. Hold the nut (3) firmly and secure with the

lock nut (4).
8. Connect the previously disconnected pipes,
hoses and cables.
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2 Service Instructions 2.3 Cleaning
2.3 Cleaning
2.3.1 Cleaning agents

When using chemical cleaning agents, make sure
you follow the general rules and suppliers’
recommendations regarding ventilation,
protection of personnel, etc.
For separator bowl, inlet and outlet

A chemical cleaning agent must dissolve the
deposits quickly without attacking the material of
the separator parts.
CAUTION
Skin irritation hazard
Read the instructions on the label of the

container before using the chemical cleaning
agent.
Always wear safety goggles, gloves and
protective clothing as the liquid is alkaline
and dangerous to skin and eyes.
For operating mechanism

Use 10% acetic acid solution to dissolve lime
deposits. The acid should be heated to 80 °C.
For parts of the driving devices

Use white spirit, cleaning-grade kerosene or
diesel oil.
Oiling (protect surfaces against corrosion)

Protect cleaned carbon steel parts against
corrosion by oiling. Separator parts that are not
assembled after cleaning must be wiped and
coated with a thin layer of clean oil and protected
from dust and dirt.
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2.3 Cleaning 2 Service Instructions
2.3.2 Cleaning of bowl discs

Handle the bowl discs carefully to avoid damage
to the surfaces during cleaning.
CAUTION
Cut hazard
Sharp edges on the separator discs may

cause cuts.
NOTE
Mechanical cleaning is likely to scratch the

disc surfaces causing deposits to form
quicker and adhere more firmly.
A gentle chemical cleaning is therefore
preferable to mechanical cleaning.
1. Remove the bowl discs from the distributor

and lay them down, one by one, in the
cleaning agent.
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2. Let the discs remain in the cleaning agent
until the deposits have been dissolved. Put the discs one by one into the cleaning agent
3. Finally clean the discs with a soft brush. G0065841
Clean the discs with a soft brush
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2 Service Instructions 2.3 Cleaning
2.3.3 External cleaning

The external cleaning of the frame and motor
should be restricted to brushing, sponging or
wiping while the motor is running or is still hot.
Never wash down a separator with a direct water
stream. Totally enclosed motors can be damaged
by direct hosing to the same extent as open
motors and even more than those, because:
• Many operators believe that these motors are
sealed, and normally they are not.
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• A water jet played on these motors will
produce an internal vacuum, which will suck Never wash down a separator with a direct water
the water between the metal-to-metal contact stream or playing a water jet on the motor
surfaces into the windings, and this water
cannot escape.
• Water directed on a hot motor may cause
condensation resulting in short-circuiting and
internal corrosion.
Be careful even when the motor is equipped with
a protecting hood. Never play a water jet on the
ventilation grill of the hood if any).
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Use a sponge or cloth and a brush when cleaning
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2.4 When changing oil 2 Service Instructions
2.4 When changing oil
2.4.1 Worm wheel and worm;

wear of teeth
To check at each oil change
Check the teeth of both the worm wheel and
worm for wear. Examine the contact surfaces and
compare the tooth profiles with the ‘‘ Tooth
appearance examples” on page 31. The gear may
operate satisfactorily even when worn to some
degree.
• Replace both worm wheel and worm at the
same time, even if only one of them is worn.
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• To avoid damaging the teeth when lifting the
bowl spindle: push the worm wheel to one
side first. 1. Worm
Position the spindle in correct place before 2. Worm wheel
fitting the worm wheel.
When replacing the gear, always make sure that
the new worm wheel and worm have the same
number of teeth as the old ones. See chapter
Technical data in the Installation Manual for
correct number of teeth.
WARNING
Check that gear ratio is correct for power

frequency used. If incorrect, subsequent
overspeed may result in a serious
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breakdown.
Check the gear ratio (number of teeth) when replacing

the gear
NOTE
Presence of metal chips in the oil bath is an
indication that the gear is wearing
abnormally.
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Tooth appearance examples
Satisfactory teeth:
Uniform wear of contact surfaces. Surfaces are
smooth.
Good contact surfaces will form on the teeth when
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the gear is subjected to only moderate load
during its running-in period.
Satisfactory teeth
Worn teeth:
Permissible wear is as a rule 1/3 of the thickness
of the upper part of a tooth, provided that
• the wear is uniform over the whole of the flank
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of a tooth
• and all teeth are worn in the same way. Worn teeth
Spalling:
Small bits of the teeth have broken off, so-called
spalling. This is generally caused by excessive
load or improper lubrication. Damage of this type
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may not necessitate immediate replacement, but
careful checking at short intervals is of imperative
importance. Spalling
Pitting:
Small cavities in the teeth, so-called pitting, can
occur through excessive load or improper
lubrication. Damage of this type need not
necessitate immediate replacement, but careful
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check at short intervals is of imperative

importance.
Pitting
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2.4 When changing oil 2 Service Instructions
2.4.2 Oil change procedure
NOTE
Before adding or renewing lubricating oil in
the worm gear housing, the information
concerning different oil groups, handling of
oils, oil change intervals etc. given in chapter
‘‘2.5 Lubricants” on page 33 must be well
known.
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1. Oil filling plug
2. Sight glass
3. Oil drain plug
1. Place a collecting tray under the drain hole.

Remove the revolution counter cap.
Drain the oil by removing the oil drain plug.
CAUTION
Burn hazards
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Lubricating oil and various machine surfaces
can be sufficiently hot to cause burns. Burn hazards: The drained oil can be hot
2. Fill new oil in the worm gear housing. The oil

level should be slightly above middle of the
sight glass.
Oil volume: approx. 12 litres.
Suitable oil brands can be found in ‘‘2.5.3
Recommended oil brands” on page 36.
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NOTE
During operation the oil level must be slightly The oil level should be slightly above middle of the
below the middle of the sight glass. sight glass
If the oil level is too high, the lifetime of the

rolling bearings will be reduced due to high
temperature.
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2.5 Lubricants
2.5.1 Lubrication chart, general

Alfa Laval ref. 553216-01, rev. 6
Lubricating points Type of lubricant
Bowl spindle ball bearings and buffers are Lubricating oil as specified in ‘‘2.5.2
lubricated by oil mist Recommended lubricating oils” on page 35
Bowl spindle taper Lube oil, only a few drops for rust protection
Metal buffers of bowl spindle Lube oil
Bowl: Pastes as specified in ‘‘2.5.4 Recommended

Sliding contact surfaces and pressure loaded lubricants” on page 37
surfaces such as lock rings, threads of lock
rings, bowl hood and cap nut
Rubber seal rings Grease as specified in ‘‘2.5.4 Recommended

lubricants” on page 37
Friction coupling ball bearings The bearings are packed with grease and sealed
and need no extra lubrication
Electric motor Follow manufacturer's instructions
Alfa Laval Lubricating Oil Groups:

• Group A oil: a high quality gear oil on
paraffin base with stable AW (anti wear)
additives.
• Group B oil: a high quality gear oil on
paraffin base with stable EP (extreme
pressure) additives.
• Group D oil: a synthetic base oil with
additives stable at high operating
temperatures.
• Group E oil: Characteristics as a group D oil
but suitable at a higher operation power (max.
55 kW).
Do not mix different oil brands or oils from

different oil groups.
Always use clean vessels when handling
lubricating oil.
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2.5 Lubricants 2 Service Instructions
Great attention must be paid not to contaminate

the lubricating oil. Of particular importance is to
avoid mixing of different types of oil. Even a few
drops of motor oil mixed into a synthetic oil may
result in severe foaming.
Any presence of black deposits in a mineral type

oil is an indication that the oil base has
deteriorated seriously or that some of the oil
additives have precipitated. Always investigate
why black deposits occur.
If it is necessary to change from one group of oil

brand to another it is recommended to do this in
connection with an overhaul of the separator.
Clean the gear housing and the spindle parts
thoroughly and remove all deposits before filling
the new oil.
NOTE
Always clean and dry parts (also tools)
before lubricants are applied.
NOTE
Check the oil level before start. Top up when
necessary. For correct oil volume see
chapter Technical data in the Installation
Manual.
It is of utmost importance to use the lubricants

recommended in our documentation. This does
not exclude, however, the use of other brands,
provided they have equivalently high quality
properties as the brands recommended. The use
of oil brands and other lubricants than
recommended is done on the exclusive
responsibility of the user or oil supplier.
Applying, handling and storing of lubricants

Always be sure to follow lubricants manufacturer’s
instructions.
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2.5.2 Recommended lubricating

oils
One group of lubricating oil is approved for this

separator. It is designated as Alfa Laval
lubricating oil group D.
The numerical value after the letter states the
viscosity grade.
The corresponding commercial oil brands are
found in chapter ‘‘2.5.3 Recommended oil brands”
on page 36.
Ambient temperature (°C) Alfa Laval lubricating oil group Time in operation
Oil change interval
Between +5 and +55 D/320 2 000 h
NOTE
• In a new installation or after change of
gear transmission, change oil after 200
operating hours and clean the gear
housing.
• When the separator is operated for short
periods, lubricating oil must be changed
every 12 months even if the total number
of operating hours is less than stated in
the recommendations above.
• Check and prelubricate spindle bearings
on separators which have been out of
service for 6 months or longer.
• In seasonal operation: change oil before
every operating period.
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2.5.3 Recommended oil brands

NOTE
The data in below tables is based on supplier information in regards to
lubrication properties. Trade names and designations might vary from country to
country, contact your local supplier for more information.
Brands with Alfa Laval article number are approved and recommended for use.
Alfa Laval lubricating oil group D/320
Viscosity grade VG (ISO 3448/3104) 320

Viscosity index VI (ISO 2909) > 135
Manufacturer Designation
Alfa Laval 542690-84 (20 litres)

542690-85 (4 litres)
Castrol Alphasyn EP 320
Chevron Tegra 320
ELF Epona SA 320
Esso/Exxon Terrestic SHP 320

Teresso SHP 320
Mobil Mobilgear 632
Optimol Optigear Synthetic A 320
Q8/Kuwait Petroleum Schumann 320
Shell Delima HT 320

Paolina 320
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2.5.4 Recommended lubricants

NOTE
The data in below tables is based on supplier information in regards to
lubrication properties. Trade names and designations might vary from country to
country, contact your local supplier for more information.
Brands with Alfa Laval article number are approved and recommended for use.
Pastes for non-food applications:
Manufacturer Designation Alfa Laval No.
Fuchs Lubritech * Gleitmo 805K

Gleitmo 705K
Dow Corning Molykote 1000 (Paste) 537086-02 (1000 g)

Molykote 1000 (Paste) 537086-03 (100 g)
Molykote G-rapid plus (Paste) 537086-04 (50 g)
Rocol Antiscuffing (ASP) (Paste)
Klüber Wolfracoat C (Paste)
Bonded coatings:
Fuchs Lubritech Gleitmo 900 (Varnish or spray)
Dow Corning Molykote D321R (Spray) 535586-01 (300 ml)

Molykote D321R (Varnish) 535586-02 (60 ml)
Silicone grease for rubber rings:
Dow Corning Molykote 111 (Compound) 539474-02 (100 g)

Molykote 111 (Compound) 539474-03 (25 g)
Fuchs Lubritech Gleitmo 750
Klüber Unisilkon L 250 L
Wacker Silicone P (Paste)
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Greases for ball and roller bearings:
NOTE
Always follow the specific recommendation for lubrication as advised by the
manufacturer.
BP Energrease MM-EP2
Energrease LS2
Castrol APS 2 Grease

EPL 2
Chevron Dura-Lith Grease EP2
Elf Epexa 2
Esso/Exxon Beacon EP2

Unirex N2
Fina Marson EPL 2A
Mobil Mobilith SHC 460

Mobilux EP2
Gulf Gulflex MP2
Q8/Kuwait Rembrandt EP2

Petroleum
Shell Alvania EP Grease 2

Albida Grease EP2
SKF LGEP2 or LGMT2
Texaco Multifak AFB 2
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2 Service Instructions 2.6 Vibration
2.6 Vibration
2.6.1 Vibration analysis

Excessive vibration or noise indicates a
malfunction. Stop the separator and identify the
cause.
Use vibration analysis instrument to periodically
check and record the level of vibration. See the
illustration where to take measurements.
NOTE
The level of vibration should not exceed
9,0 mm/s at full speed.
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WARNING
Measuring points for vibration analysis
If excessive vibration occurs, keep bowl

filled and stop separator.
The cause of the vibration must be identified
and corrected before the separator is
restarted. Excessive vibration can be due to
incorrect assembly or poor cleaning
(discharge) of the bowl.
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2.7 General maintenance directions 2 Service Instructions
2.7 General maintenance

directions
2.7.1 Ball and roller bearings

Special-design bearings for the bowl spindle
The bearings used for the bowl spindle are
specified to withstand the speed, vibration,
temperature and load characteristics of high-
speed separators.
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Only Alfa Laval genuine spare parts should be
used.
1 Outer race
A bearing that appears equivalent to the genuine 2 Ball/roller
may differ considerably in various respects: inside 3 Inner race
clearances, design and tolerances of the cage 4 Cage
and races as well as material and heat treatment.
NOTE
Using an incorrect bearing can cause a
serious breakdown with damage to
equipment as a result.
Do not re-fit a used bearing. Always replace
it with a new.
Dismantling
For bearings where no driving-off sleeve is
included in the tool kit, remove the bearing from
its seat by using a puller. If possible, let the puller
engage the inner ring, then remove the bearing
with a steady force until the bearing bore
completely clears the entire length of the
cylindrical seat.
The puller should be accurately centred during
dismantling; otherwise, it is easy to damage the
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seating.
For bearings where no driving-off sleeve is included in

NOTE the tool kit, use a puller when removing bearings
Do not strike with a hammer directly on the
bearing.
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2 Service Instructions 2.7 General maintenance directions
Cleaning and inspection

Check shaft (spindle) end and/or bearing seat in
the housing for damage indicating that the
bearing has rotated on the shaft (spindle) and/or
in the housing respectively. Replace the damaged
part(s), if the faults cannot be remedied by
polishing.
Assembly
• Leave new bearings in original wrapping until
ready to fit. The anti-rust agent protecting a
new bearing should not be removed before
use.
• Use the greatest cleanliness when handling
the bearings.
• To facilitate assembly and also reduce the
risk of damage, first clean and then lightly oil
the bearing seating on shaft (spindle) or
alternatively in housing, with a thin oil.
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Clean and oil the bearing seating before assembly
• When assembling ball bearings without seals,

the bearings must be heated in oil to max.
125 °C.
NOTE
Heat the bearing in a clean container.
Use only clean oil with a flash point above
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250 °C.
The bearing must be well covered by the oil The bearing must not be in direct contact with the
and not be in direct contact with the sides or container
the bottom of the container. Place the
bearing on some kind of support or
suspended in the oil bath.
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WARNING
Burn hazards
Use protective gloves when handling the

heated bearings.
• There are several basic rules for assembling

cylindrical bore bearings:
− Never directly strike a bearing’s rings,
cage or rolling elements while
assembling. A ring may crack or metal
fragments break off.
− Never apply pressure to one ring in order
to assemble the other.
− Use an ordinary hammer. Hammers with
soft metal heads are unsuitable as
fragments of the metal may break off and
enter the bearing.
− Make sure the bearing is assembled at a
right angle to the shaft (spindle).
• If necessary use a driving-on sleeve that
abuts the ring which is to be assembled with
an interference fit, otherwise there is a risk
that the rolling elements and raceways may
be damaged and premature failure may
follow.
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Use a driving-on sleeve for bearings that are not

heated
Angular contact ball bearings

Always fit single-row angular contact ball bearings
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with the wide shoulder of the inner race facing the

axial load (upwards on a bowl spindle).
The wide shoulder of the inner race must face the
axial load
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2 Service Instructions 2.7 General maintenance directions
Lubrication
NOTE
Since roller bearings are normally treated
only with rust protection oil from the factory,
an initial lubrication of new bearings must
always be performed whenever bearings are
replaced. This is, however, not valid for
bearings with seals because they are already
filled with grease at delivery.
The initial lubrication implies adding a few
drops of lube oil to the bearings. Use the
same oil type as in the separator worm gear
housing.
2.7.2 Before shutdowns

Before the separator is shut-down for a period of
time, the following must be carried out:
• Remove the bowl, according to instructions in
‘‘3 Dismantling/Assembly” on page 45.
NOTE
The bowl must not be left on the spindle
during standstill for more than one week.
Vibration in foundations can be transmitted to
the bowl and produce one-sided loading of
the bearings. The resultant indentations in
the ball bearing races can cause premature
bearing failure.
• Protect cleaned carbon steel parts against

corrosion by oiling. Separator parts that are
not assembled after cleaning must be wiped
and protected against dust and dirt.
• If the separator has been shut-down for more
than 3 months but less than 12 months, an
Intermediate Service (IS) has to be made. If
the shut-down period has been longer than
12 months, a Major Service (MS) should be
carried out.
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3 Dismantling/Assembly
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 General directions

The separator must be dismantled regularly for
cleaning and inspection.
The recommended intervals are stated in ‘‘2.1.2
Maintenance intervals” on page 15.
WARNING
Entrapment hazard
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1. Make sure that rotating parts have come
to a complete standstill before starting The revolution counter indicates if the separator still is
any dismantling work. rotating. It is also possible to check the motor fan if the
separator is rotating or not.
The revolution counter and the motor fan
indicate if separator is rotating or not.
2. To avoid accidental start, switch off and
dismantling work.
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The frame hood and heavy bowl parts must be
lifted by hoist. Position the hoist directly above the Lock power supply before starting dismantling
bowl centre. Use an endless sling and a lifting
hook with catch.
These parts must be handled carefully. Do not
place parts directly on the floor, but on a clean
rubber mat, fiberboard or a suitable pallet.
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3.1 Introduction 3 Dismantling/Assembly
NOTE
Never interchange bowl parts
To prevent mixing of parts, e.g. in an
installation comprising several machines of
the same type, the major bowl parts carry the
machine manufacturing number or its last
three digits.
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3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.1 Introduction
3.1.2 References to check points

In the beginning of each sub-chapter describing
the assembly you will find references to the check
point instructions included in separate chapters
located after the dismantling chapters. The
references appear in the text as in the following
example:
✔ Check point
‘‘3.3.15 Sliding bowl bottom” on page 75.
It is assumed that these check points are done
before starting the assembly.
3.1.3 Tools
Special tools from the tool kit must be used for
dismantling and assembly. The special tools are
specified in the Spare Parts Catalogue and are
shown as illustrations together with the
dismantling/assembly instructions.
NOTE
When lifting parts without weight
specifications, always use lifting straps with
the capacity of at least 500 kg.
3.1.4 Tightening of screws

When tightening screws, use the torques stated in
the table below unless otherwise stated. The
figures apply to oiled, stainless screws tightened
with a torque wrench.
METRIC THREAD
Torque in Nm
Stainless Carbon
steel steel
Thread
M6 7 8
M8 17 20
M10 33 39
M12 57 68
M16 140 155
M20 275 325
M24 470 570
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3.2 Intermediate Service (IS), dismantling 3 Dismantling/Assembly
3.2 Intermediate Service

(IS), dismantling
3.2.1 Inlet/outlet and frame hood
1. Screw
2. Nut
3. Screw
4. Inlet bend
5. Rectangular ring
6. O-ring
7. Inlet pipe
8. O-ring
9. O-ring
10. Outlet housing
11. Outlet cover
12. Screw *
13. Protecting washer*
14. Height adjusting ring(s),

1 - 5 pcs *
15. Frame hood
16. Screw
17. O-ring
18. Frame top part
A. Left-hand thread
* Normally not dismantled

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3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.2 Intermediate Service (IS), dismantling
The figures within brackets refer to the exploded

view on page 48.
1. Disconnect and remove the in- and outlet
pipes.
2. Unscrew the nuts and screws (1 & 2) and
remove the inlet bend (4).
3. Unscrew the inlet pipe (7) with a pin spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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4. Remove the outlet housing (10).

5. Unscrew the four screws (3) and remove the
outlet cover (11).
6. Remove the six screws (16) for the frame
hood (15) and lift it off by using two eye bolts
and a hoist.
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3.2.2 Bowl hood and disc stack
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1. Small lock ring 13. Bowl hood

2. Paring chamber cover 14. O-ring
3. O-ring 15. Seal ring
4. O-ring 16. Top disc
5. Heavy phase paring disc 17. Light phase paring disc
6. O-ring 18. Level ring
7. O-ring 19. O-ring
8. Wing crown 20. Bowl discs
9. O-ring 21. Wing insert
10. Gravity disc 22. Bowl discs
11. Large lock ring 23. Distributor
12. O-ring
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1. Unscrew the small lock ring using the

spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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2. Remove:
- small lock ring (1)
- paring chamber cover (2),
- heavy phase paring disc (5),
- wing crown (8) and
- gravity disc (10).
If the gravity disc and wing crown are stuck in

the paring chamber cover, push them out by
pressing the paring disc downwards.
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3. Apply the brake (if fitted) and unscrew the
lock ring as described below.
NOTE
It is recommended to use an Alfa Laval
compressing tool (optional) to reduce shocks
to bearings and thread wear minimized when
unscrewing the large lock ring.
Unscrewing the lock ring without using a

compressing tool
a. Unscrew the lock ring using the spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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Unscrewing the lock ring with a

compressing tool
a. Fit the lifting tool on the bowl hood.
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b. Fit the compressing tool by screwing the

pillar of the tool into the threads of the
distributor using the horizontal handle.
The control lever on the compressing tool
should be in position 0.
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c. Turn the control lever to position 1 for
compression.
Compress the disc stack by pumping the
horizontal handle until the oil pressure is
released through the relief valve.
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d. Fit the lock ring spanner and unscrew the

large lock ring.
Left-hand thread!
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e. Release the pressure in the compressing

tool and remove it from the lifting tool.
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4. Fit two eye bolts and remove the large lock
ring by a hoist.
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NOTE
The lock ring must be kept lying horizontally
or it may become distorted. Even the
slightest distortion could make it impossible
to refit.
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5. If the compressing tool (option) is included in
the set of tools, the bowl hood can be
separated from the bowl body as described
below before lifting off the bowl hood.
a. Remove the lifting tool from the bowl
hood.
b. Fit the compressing tool by screwing the
pole of the tool into the threads of the
distributor using the horizontal handle.
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The control lever on the compressing tool

should be in position 0.
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c. Fit the lifting tool on the bowl hood.

d. Turn the control lever to position 2 for
expansion.
Separate the bowl hood from the bowl
body by pumping the horizontal handle.
e. Remove the lifting tool and the
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compressing tool. Then refit the lifting
tool.
6. Lift off the bowl hood using a hoist. Be careful
not to scratch the bowl hood seal ring.
CAUTION
Crush hazards
If the top disc is stuck inside the bowl hood,

remove it now before it accidentally falls out.
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7. Remove the top disc.
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8. Screw the inlet pipe into the paring disc

located above the level ring inside the top
disc.
Left-hand thread!
Place the top disc onto wooden blocks to act
as protection for the top disc edge and for
falling level ring. Place a piece of wood
between the tin hammer and the inlet pipe
and then force out the level ring and the
paring disc carefully from the top disc.
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9. Fit the lifting tool into the distributor and lift
the distributor with disc stack out of the bowl
body using a hoist.
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3.2.3 Bowl body and operating

mechanism
1. Cap nut
2. Distributing cone
3. Rectangular ring
4. Sliding bowl bottom
5. O-ring
6. Bowl body
7. O-ring
8. Nozzle *
9. Valve plug
10. Operating slide
11. O-ring
12. Spring
13. Spring holder
14. Screw
15. Nozzle *
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* Normally not dismantled
1. Unscrew and remove the cap nut.

Left-hand thread!
2. Fit the lifting tool into the distributing cone and
lift it out.
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3. Fit the lifting tool onto the sliding bowl bottom

and lift it out slowly and carefully by a hoist.
NOTE
When lifting up the sliding bowl bottom an
underpressure can be created between the
sliding bowl bottom and the bowl body, which
will create a great counter force.
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4. Unscrew the three screws in the bottom of the
bowl body.
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5. Fit the lifting tool into the bowl body bottom
with the three screws.
Release the bowl body from the spindle by
using the lifting tool as a puller. Turn the
handle at top of the lifting tool until the bowl
body comes loose from the spindle taper.
Turn the handle two more turns in order to
avoid damaging the paring disc device. G0532911
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6. Lift out the bowl body using a hoist.
NOTE
Handle the bowl body carefully. If it is roughly
handled, the operating mechanism may be
damaged.
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7. Remove the bowl body lifting tool. Thread a
strap through two sludge ports and turn the
bowl body up side down using a hoist.
WARNING
Crushing hazard
Support the bowl body when turning to

prevent it from rolling.
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8. Protect the nave bore in bowl body with a rag.
9. Loosen the screws for the spring holder
successively a little at a time. Remove the
screws.
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10. Remove the spring holder and the springs.
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11. Fit two lifting eyes (½” - 13 UNC) into the
operating slide and lift it off from the bowl
body.
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12. Place the operating slide with the valve plugs
facing upwards.
13. Remove any thick deposits in the frame top

part and clean all other parts thoroughly in a
suitable cleaning agent. See chapter ‘‘2.3 G0536621
Cleaning” on page 25.
After dismantled all parts for Intermediate

Service, remove any thick deposits in the frame
top part and clean all other parts thoroughly in a
suitable cleaning agent. See ‘‘2.3 Cleaning” on
page 25.
If carry out a Major Service, proceed the

dismantling of the separator. The dismantling
instructions continue in ‘‘3.5 Major Service (MS),
dismantling” on page 91.
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3.3 Intermediate Service (IS), check points 3 Dismantling/Assembly

(IS), check points
3.3.1 Introduction
This chapter consists of check points that can be
done when the separator has been dismantled for
Intermediate Service but before it is assembled.
Other check points that can be done only in
conjunction with the assembly are described in
the assembly sections.
3.3.2 Bowl hood seal ring

Poor sealing between the bowl hood seal ring and
the sealing edge of the sliding bowl bottom will
cause a leakage of process liquid from the bowl.
Renew the bowl hood seal ring at each
Intermediate Service (IS).
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Example of weared bowl hood seal rings
Knock out the old ring by means of a pin inserted

in the holes intended for this purpose.
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Removal of the seal ring
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3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.3 Intermediate Service (IS), check points
Fit the new ring as follows:

Press the ring into the groove with a straight
wooden board placed across the ring.
.
NOTE
If the new ring is too narrow, place it in hot
water (70-80 °C) for about 5 minutes.
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If it is too wide, it will shrink after drying at
80-90 °C for about 24 hours.
Fitting of the seal ring
3.3.3 Bowl spindle cone and bowl

body nave
Impact marks on the spindle cone or in the bowl
body nave may cause poor fit and out-of-balance
vibrations.
The bowl spindle and the nave should also be
checked if the bowl spindle has been dismantled
or if the bowl runs roughly.
Corrosion may cause the bowl to stick firmly to
the spindle cone and cause difficulties during the
next dismantling.
• Remove any impact marks with a scraper
and/or whetstone.
Rust can be removed by using a fine-grain emery
cloth (e.g. No. 320).
Finish with polishing paper (e.g. No. 600).
NOTE
Always use a scraper with great care. The
cone shape must not be deformed.
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Remove impact marks from the bowl spindle cone and

bowl body nave
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3.3.4 Corrosion
Evidence of corrosion attack should be looked for
and rectified each time the separator is
dismantled. Main bowl parts such as the bowl
body, bowl hood and lock ring must be inspected
with particular care for corrosion damage.
WARNING
Disintegration hazard
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Inspect regularly for corrosion damage.
Inspect frequently if the process liquid is Main bowl parts to check for corrosion
corrosive.
Always contact your Alfa Laval representative if

you suspect that the largest depth of the
corrosion damage exceeds 1,0 mm or if cracks
have been found. Do not continue to use the
separator until it has been inspected and given
clearance for operation by Alfa Laval.
Cracks or damage forming a line should be
considered as being particularly hazardous.
Non-stainless steel and cast iron parts

Corrosion (rusting) can occur on unprotected
surfaces of non-stainless steel and cast iron.
Frame parts can corrode when exposed to an
aggressive environment.
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Stainless steel
Stainless steel parts corrode when in contact with
either chlorides or acidic solutions. Acidic
solutions cause general corrosion. The chloride
corrosion is characterised by local damage such
as pitting, grooves or cracks. The risk of chloride
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corrosion is higher if the surface is:
• Exposed to a stationary solution. Example of chloride corrosion in stainless steel
• In a crevice.
• Covered by deposits.
• Exposed to a solution that low pH.
Corrosion damage caused by chlorides on
stainless steel begins as small dark spots that
can be difficult to detect.
1. Inspect closely for all types of damage by
corrosion and record these observations
carefully.
2. Polish dark-coloured spots and other
corrosion marks with a fine grain emery cloth.
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This may prevent further damage.
Polish corrosion marks to prevent further damage

WARNING
Pits and spots forming a line may indicate

cracks beneath the surface.
All forms of cracks are a potential danger and
are totally unacceptable.
Renew the part if corrosion can be
suspected of affecting its strength or
function.
Other metal parts

Separator parts made of materials other than
steel, such as brass or other copper alloys, can
also be damaged by corrosion when exposed to
an aggressive environment. Possible corrosion
damage can be in the form of pits and/or cracks.
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3.3.5 Cracks
Cracks can initiate on the machine after a period
of operation and propagate with time.
• Cracks often initiate in an area exposed to
high cyclic material stresses. These are
called fatigue cracks.
• Cracks can also initiate due to corrosion in an
aggressive environment.
• Although very unlikely, cracks may also occur
due to the low temperature embrittlement of
certain materials.
The combination of an aggressive environment
and cyclic stresses will speed-up the formation of
cracks. Keeping the machine and its parts clean
and free from deposits will help to prevent
corrosion attacks.
WARNING
All forms of cracks are potentially dangerous

as they reduce the strength and functional
ability of components.
Always replace a part if cracks are present.
It is particularly important to inspect for cracks in

rotating parts and especially the pillars between
the sludge ports in the bowl wall.
you suspect that the largest depth of the damage
exceeds 1,0 mm. Do not continue to use the
separator until it has been inspected and cleared
for operation by Alfa Laval.
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3.3.6 Erosion
Erosion can occur when particles suspended in
the process liquid flow along or strike against a
surface. Erosion can become intensified locally by
flows of higher velocity.
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WARNING
Max. permitted erosion
Inspect regularly for erosion damage. Inspect

frequently if the process liquid is erosive.

the largest depth of any erosion damage exceeds
1,0 mm. Valuable information as to the nature of
the damage can be recorded using photographs,
plaster impressions or hammered-in lead.
Erosion is characterised by:
• Burnished traces on the material.
• Dents and pits having a granular and shiny
surface.
Surfaces particularly subjected to erosion are:

1. The upper paring disc.
2. The top disc.
3. The pillars between the sludge ports in the
bowl wall.
4. The underside of the distributor in the vicinity
of the distribution holes and wings.
5. The surface of the sliding bowl bottom that
faces the conical part of the distributor.
6. The sealing edge of the sliding bowl bottom.
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Surfaces particularly subjected to erosion
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Look carefully for any signs of erosion damage.

Erosion damage can deepen rapidly and
consequently weaken parts by reducing the
thickness of the metal.
WARNING
Erosion damage can weaken parts by

reducing the thickness of the metal.
Pay special attention to the pillars between
the sludge ports in the bowl wall.
Renew the part if erosion is suspected of
affecting its strength or function.
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3.3.7 Guide surfaces

Check surfaces indicated by arrows for burrs or
galling. Rectify when necessary.
Repair of galling on guide surfaces; see following
pages.
Clean the indicated surfaces and apply lubricating
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paste with a well-cleaned brush.
Sliding bowl bottom

NOTE
Apply only a thin layer of lubricating paste. A
surplus amount of paste can cause
malfunction of the operating system.
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Bowl body
Lubricate the O-rings and the seal rings with

silicone grease making sure they are not
damaged and lie properly in their grooves. G03782S1
Operating slide
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Repair of galling on guide surfaces

Galling (friction marks) may appear on guide
surfaces in the operating system, the bowl body
and the sliding bowl bottom. Surfaces subject to
repair are indicated by an arrow.
The example below describes the repair of the
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lower guide surface of the bowl body nave.
Guide surface in the bowl body
Recommended tools for correction of galling:

- Emery cloth, 240 grade.
- Small power drill
- Degreasing agent.
- Fibre brush, ∅ 25mm.
- Fibre brush, ∅ 50 mm.
- Very fine single-cut file.
1. Clean the surface thoroughly with a

degreasing agent, i.e. white spirit. This is
important.
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2. If the galling is excessive, first use the fine
single-cut file. The file should be used with
caution so that the damage is not made
worse.
Remove the high spots on the surface. Do not
use rotating files or similar. Remove the high
spots only - not the undamaged material.
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3. An emery cloth of 240 grade should be used

to smooth the edges and to remove any
burnt-in foreign matter.
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4. Finish off by polishing the damaged spot with
the fibre brushes and brush wax. It is
recommended that the whole area where
galling may occur is polished. Polishing will
help smooth the whole of the damaged area,
even in the deepest parts.
Prime the repaired area with slide lacquer. Read
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the correct procedure under checkpoint ‘‘3.6.5
Lock ring; priming” on page 109. Apply Alfa Laval
lubricating paste or lubricating paste to the
surface after priming.
3.3.8 Inlet pipe and outlet paring

discs
Damage to the threads of inlet pipe and the top
surfaces of wing crown and level ring may cause
rotating parts to scrape against the paring discs
even if the height has been adjusted correctly.
Screw the inlet pipe into the lower paring disc and
check that the inlet pipe turns easily.
Left-hand thread! G05814F1
Check the threads of the inlet pipe and lower paring

disc
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3.3.9 Level ring

Remove any burrs from the surface of the level
ring with a file as the paring disc rests on that
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surface during the height position check.
Check the level ring for burrs
3.3.10 Lock ring; wear and damage

Excessive wear or impact marks on threads,
guide and contact surfaces of the lock ring, bowl
hood and bowl body may cause hazardous
galling.
Check the thread condition by tightening the lock
ring (1) after removing the disc stack and bowl
hood O-ring (2) from the bowl.
WARNING
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Wear on large lock ring thread must not 1. Lock ring
exceed safety limit. The φ-mark on lock ring 2. O-ring for the bowl hood
must not pass opposite φ-mark by more than
the specified distance.
In a new bowl the alignment marks on the lock

ring and the bowl body are exactly opposite each
other.
If thread wear is observed, mark the lock ring at
the new position opposite the alignment mark on A
the bowl body by punching in a new mark.
If the original φ−mark on the lock ring passes the
φ−mark on the bowl body by more than 25° (which
corresponds to A=120 mm), an Alfa Laval
representative must be contacted immediately.
If the marks become illegible, an Alfa Laval
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representative should be contacted immediately (MAX 25 )

to inspect thread wear and for determining the
The φ-mark on the lock ring must not pass the φ-mark
position of new alignment marks.
on the bowl body by more than 25°
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Damage
The position of the threads, contact and guide
surfaces are indicated by arrows in the illustration.
Clean the threads, contact and guide surfaces
with a suitable degreasing agent.
Check for burrs and protrusions caused by
impact.
CAUTION
Cut hazard
The lock ring thread may have sharp edges

which can cause cuts.
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If damage is established, rectify using a Clean and check thread, contact and guide surfaces
whetstone or fine emery cloth (recommended of the lock ring
grain size 240).
If the damage is considerable, use a fine single-
cut file, followed by a whetstone.
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3.3.11 Disc inlet

Normally, the disc inlet (fitted inside the
distributor) should not be dismantled. However, if
the discs seem to be clogged, flush the inlet with
a cleaning liquid, see ‘‘2.3.1 Cleaning agents” on
page 25. If necessary, dismantle the parts as
illustrated for cleaning.
Use the special tool illustrated below when
removing the lock screw (5).
Left-hand thread!
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Note the guide lugs when assembling the parts.
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1. Distributor
2. A. Discs (25 pcs, distillate application)
B. Discs (75 pcs, HFO application)
3. Guide ring
4. O-ring
5. Lock screw (left-hand thread)
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3.3.12 Nozzles for operating

mechanism
Clean the nozzle (1) in bottom of the bowl body.
Preferably use a soft iron wire.
Reasons for dirt or deposits:

• Hard or unclean operating water. Change
water supply or install a water softener or a
fine filter.
• Sludge has been sucked down into bowl
casing and into the operating system. Check
the installation and the venting system of both
the sediment tank and bowl casing drain.
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1. Nozzle
Clean the nozzle (1) in the operating slide.

Preferably use a soft iron wire.
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1. Nozzle
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3.3.13 Valve plugs in operating

slide
Poor sealing between the valve plugs on the
operating slide and bowl body may prevent
complete closing of the bowl.
Examine the sealing surfaces (1) of the bowl body
in contact with the valve plugs. Remove any
marks and lime deposits with a very fine grain
emery cloth.
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1. Bowl body sealing surfaces in contact with the
valve plugs
Remove all the valve plugs fitted in the operating
slide. Tap in the new plugs.
Correct height of plugs: 11,0 mm.
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Tap in new valve plugs
3.3.14 Springs for operating

mechanism
Defective or broken springs (1) may prevent
complete closing of the bowl.
If any spring is damaged (deviating in length or
defective in other respects), all springs have to be
renewed at the same time.
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Check for defective or broken springs (1)
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3.3.15 Sliding bowl bottom

Poor sealing between the bowl hood seal ring and
the sealing edge of the sliding bowl bottom will
cause a leakage of process liquid from the bowl.
Check the sealing edge of the sliding bowl
bottom. If damaged either through corrosion or
erosion or other means, it can be rectified by
turning in a lathe. Maximum permissible reduction
of the original profile height (2,5 mm) is 0,5 mm.
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NOTE
Never reduce the height outside the sealing Min. height of the profile on sliding bowl bottom
edge to reach the minimum profile height.
If the seal ring for the sliding bowl bottom is to be

replaced, turn the sliding bowl bottom upside
down and inject compressed air through the hole
on the underside. This will press the ring
outwards far enough to be gripped easily.
WARNING
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Risk for eye injury
Wear safety goggles. Removal of the O-ring in sliding bowl bottom using
compressed air
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3.3.16 Cover interlocking sensor

(option)
• Check that the electrical cables and
connections are not damaged.
• Check that the screws fixing the switch to the
frame are tightened.
• When the button is pushed, check that the
brown and blue wires are short-circuited and
the two black wires are open circuit.
Check also the reverse when the button not
pressed.
See the illustration for exact measurement
when the button is operated.
Contact closed
Contact open
BK Black
BN Brown
BU Blue
GN-YW Green-Yellow
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For technical reference, see connection No. 760
in chapter Connection list in the Installation
Measurements for operation range of the cover
Manual.
interlocking switch button
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3.3.17 Vibration sensor (option)

• Check that the electrical cables and
connections are not damaged.
• Check that the sensor is well attached to the
frame. If the sensor has to be tightened, see
below.
• For function check of the sensor and the
belonging monitoring equipment, see
separate instruction manual.
If the sensor, for any reason, has to be replaced,
fit it in the following way:
1. Check that the contact surfaces on the sensor
(1), screw (3) and separator frame are clean.
2. Mount the screw (3) in the frame, if removed,
and secure with Loctite 270 (A).
3. Mount the vibration sensor (1). Adjust with
washers (2) in order to get the cable
downwards. Secure with Loctite 243 (B).
Tightening torque: 35 Nm.
For technical reference, see chapter Connection
list in the Installation Manual.
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1. Vibration sensor
2. Washer(s)
3. Screw
A. Secured with Loctite 270
B. Secured with Loctite 243
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3.4 Intermediate Service (IS), assembly 3 Dismantling/Assembly

(IS), assembly
3.4.1 Introduction
Before starting the assembly first carry out the
Intermediate Service check points starting on
page 60.
NOTE
Renew all parts included in the IS-kit. The
O-rings and other sealing rings should be
lubricated with grease of silicone type, see
‘‘2.5.4 Recommended lubricants” on page
35.
3.4.2 Bowl body and operating

mechanism
✔ Check points
‘‘3.3.3 Bowl spindle cone and bowl body
nave” on page 61,
‘‘3.3.4 Corrosion” on page 62,
‘‘3.3.5 Cracks” on page 64,
‘‘3.3.6 Erosion” on page 65,
‘‘3.3.7 Guide surfaces” on page 67,
‘‘3.3.12 Nozzles for operating mechanism” on
page 73,
‘‘3.3.13 Valve plugs in operating slide” on
page 74,
‘‘3.3.14 Springs for operating mechanism” on
page 74,
‘‘3.3.15 Sliding bowl bottom” on page 75.
An exploded view of appropriate part of the bowl

can be found on page 56.
1. Except lubrication of the parts mentioned in

chapter ‘‘3.3.7 Guide surfaces” on page 67,
also lubricate the guide pin fitted in the
bottom of the bowl body.
2. Fit the operating slide onto the bowl body.
Check that the guide pin in the bowl body
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enters the hole in the operating slide.
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3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.4 Intermediate Service (IS), assembly
3. Fit the springs and spring holder.

4. Lubricate the three screws for the spring
support with lubricating paste. Tighten the
screws successively, little at a time.
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5. Wipe off the spindle top and nave bore in the
bowl body. For rust protection, lubricate the
tapered end of the spindle with a few drops of
oil (no other lubricant shall be used). Spread
it over the surface carefully. Wipe off surplus
oil with a clean cloth.
NOTE
Too much oil on the surface between the
spindle and bowl body, or if other lubricant is
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used, will reduce the friction between the two
parts. This may result in a relative rotation
between the parts, which can lead to seizure,
scoring and possible welding.
6. Turn the bowl body to its upright position with

a strap threaded through two sludge ports.
WARNING
Crushing hazard
Support the bowl body when turning to

prevent it from rolling.
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7. Fit the lifting tool into the bowl body bottom

with the three screws.
Turn the handle at the top of the lifting tool so
that the central screw is home.
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8. Lower the bowl body using a hoist until the
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central screw rests on the spindle top. Then
screw up the central screw so that the bowl
body sinks down onto the spindle.
Remove the tool.
9. Rotate the bowl body and align it so that the
three screw holes in the bowl body bottom
are exactly above the three holes in the
distributing ring.
Lubricate the three screws with lubricating
paste. Tighten the screws firmly.
10. Rotate the bowl body by hand and make sure
that it moves freely. A scraping noise may be
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an indication of incorrect height position of
the paring disc device under the bowl body.
11. Except lubrication of the parts mentioned in

chapter ‘‘3.3.7 Guide surfaces” on page 67,
also lubricate the three guide pins fitted in the
bottom of the bowl body.
12. Check that an O-ring is fitted on top of the
bowl body nave.
13. Fit the lifting tool to the sliding bowl bottom
and lift it into the bowl body using a hoist.
For correct position of the sliding bowl
bottom, see next illustration.
NOTE
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Check that the rectangular ring does not

protrudes from the groove. Otherwise the
ring can get jammed and thereby damaged
when lifting it into the bowl body.
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14. Bring the assembly mark (3) on the sliding

bowl bottom (1) in line with the guide lug on
the bowl body (2) to ensure that the sliding
bowl bottom enters into the correct position.
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15. Fit the distributing cone onto the bowl body.
Check that the guide pins on the underside of
the distributing cone enter the recesses in the
bowl body nave.
16. Tighten the cap nut firmly.
Left-hand thread!
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3.4.3 Bowl hood and disc stack

✔ Check points
‘‘3.3.2 Bowl hood seal ring” on page 60,
‘‘3.3.4 Corrosion” on page 62,
‘‘3.3.5 Cracks” on page 64,
‘‘3.3.6 Erosion” on page 65,
‘‘3.3.8 Inlet pipe and outlet paring discs” on
page 69,
‘‘3.3.9 Level ring” on page 70,
‘‘3.3.10 Lock ring; wear and damage” on page
70,
‘‘3.3.11 Disc inlet” on page 72.

view on page 50.
1. Assemble the discs one by one on the

distributor. The distributor has three guide
ribs for the correct positioning of the discs.
CAUTION
Cut hazard
Sharp edges on the separator discs may

cause cuts.
The number of discs under the wing insert is
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95 discs and the number of discs upon the
wing insert should be about 82. The number
of discs could be higher or lower depending
on made adjustments of the disc stack
pressure.
2. Fit the lifting tool to the distributor and lift the
distributor with disc stack into the sliding bowl
bottom using a hoist.
3. Check that the drill mark (1) on the distributor
is in line with the guide key (2) on the bowl
body. The guide pins in the distributing cone
will then fit into the recesses on the underside
of the distributor.
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4. Fit the level ring with the O-ring onto the top
of the distributor. Be sure that the drill marks
on both parts correspond for correct fitting.
Fit the lower (light phase) paring disc on the
level ring. Make sure that the four tabs on the
paring disc are positioned in the right
direction (upwards).
5. Fit the top disc onto the distributor. The drilled
assembly mark on the top disc must face the
guide lug on the bowl body.
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6. Fit the lifting tool to the bowl hood and lift it
using a hoist.
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7. Check that the O-ring and the seal ring of the
bowl hood are properly fitted and lubricated.
Make certain that the so-called dovetail slot
(1) is well cleaned.
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8. Lower the bowl hood straight down onto the

disc stack, otherwise it may get stuck. Be
careful not to scratch the bowl hood seal ring.
Check that the guide recess on the bowl hood
enters the guide lug in the bowl body.
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9. Lubricate the lock ring threads, contact and
guide surfaces with lubricating paste.
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10. Lift the lock ring by using eye bolts and a
hoist.
11. Tighten the lock ring.
NOTE
Use an Alfa Laval compressing tool (optional)
to reduce shocks to bearings and thread
wear minimized when tightening the large
lock ring. G0531511
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Tightening of the lock ring without using a

compressing tool
a. Remove the lifting tool from the bowl
hood and tighten the lock ring using the
spanner for lock ring.
Left-hand thread!
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b. Tighten until the assembly marks are at
least in line.
NOTE A
The assembly marks must never pass each
other more than 25° which corresponds to
A=120 mm.
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(MAX 25 )
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Check of disc stack pressure

• If the disc stack pressure is correct it should
be possible to tighten the lock ring so far by
hand that the φ-mark on the lock ring is
positioned 20-30 mm before the mark on the
bowl hood when the compressing tool is
used.
To achieve this an appropriate number of
discs in the disc stack beneath the top disc
must be fitted. Add or remove discs if
necessary.
NOTE
When checking the disc stack pressure in
this way, the threads of the lock ring and the
bowl body must be well cleaned.
If the φ-marks do not reach each other after

giving the spanner handle some blows, the
reason could be an incorrectly assembled
bowl or too many discs in the disc stack.
Reassemble and check.
NOTE
Ensure that the disc stack pressure is
sufficient to maintain bowl balance.
Insufficient pressure in the disc stack can
cause vibration and reduce lifetime of ball
bearings.
Tightening of the lock ring using a

compressing tool
a. Fit the compressing tool by screwing the
pole of the tool into the threads of the
distributor by the horizontal handle.
The control lever on the compressing
tool, should be in position 0.
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b. Turn the control lever to position 1 for

compression.
Compress the disc stack by pumping with
the horizontal handle until the oil
pressure is released through the relief
valve.
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c. Fit the lock ring spanner and tighten the
large lock ring, first by hand.
Then advance the lock ring by giving the
spanner handle some blows until the
φ-marks are in line or passed.
Left-hand thread!
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Complementary check of disc stack pressure
using the optional compressing tool
• With the large lock ring correctly tightened
and the compressing tool mounted on the
separator bowl, turn the control lever to
position 1 for compression.
• Compress the disc stack by pumping the
horizontal handle until the oil pressure is
released through the relief valve.
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• Measure the height (H1) of the piston rod
(see illustration) with the slide calliper depth
Measure of disc stack pressure with use of a
gauge. Make a note of the reading obtained. compressing tool
• Release the pressure in the compressing tool
by turning the control lever to position 0. The
piston rod will now move downwards slightly
when the disc set is released inside the bowl.
• Measure once again the height (H2) of the
piston rod with the slide calliper and make a
note of the reading obtained.
If the difference between H1 and H2 is less
than 2 mm, the disc stack pressure is correct.
If it exceeds 2 mm, the number of discs is
insufficient. Add one or more discs and
repeat the above procedure until the correct
disc stack pressure is obtained.
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d. If the assembly marks have passed each

other by more than 25° after tightening
the lock ring, contact your Alfa Laval
representative.
A
NOTE
The assembly marks must never pass each
other more than 25° which corresponds to
A=120 mm.
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e. Release the pressure in the compressing (MAX 25 )
tool by turning the control lever to position
0 and then remove the compressing and 25 ° corresponds to A=120 mm
lifting tools.
Control of height position

Alfa Laval ref. 564323, rev. 0
The height position should normally not be

checked at Intermediate Service but when the
bowl spindle has been removed (each Major
Service) or when the bowl has been replaced.
When checking the height position, first put the
frame hood in place and tighten it with the twelve
screws.
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The height position of the outlet paring discs in
the in- and outlet device is decided by the position
of the top protecting washer (1) fixed on the frame
hood (3).
The tolerances are narrow and therefore it is of
great importance that the parts are well cleaned
and free from burrs.
• Measure the distance (A) according to the
illustration. The distance should be
94,5 ±0,5 mm.
• Adjust the distance by adding or removing
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height adjusting rings (2).

When the height position is correct, remove the Measurement of distance A
frame hood.
1. Protecting washer
2. Height adjusting ring(s)
3. Frame hood
4. Paring disc, light phase
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12. Fit the;

- gravity disc,
- wing crown,
- heavy phase paring disc and
- paring chamber cover.
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13. Lubricate the small lock ring with lubricating
paste and tighten it using the special spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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3.4.4 Inlet/outlet and frame hood

view on page 48.
1. Check that an O-ring (17) is fitted in the
groove in the frame top part (18). The O-ring
is included in the MS-kit.
2. Put the frame hood (15) in place and tighten it
with the six screws (16).
3. Renew and lubricate with silicone grease the
O-rings (6, 8 & 9) which are included in the
IS-kit.
4. Fit the outlet cover (11) on the frame hood
and secure it with the four screws (3).
5. Fit the outlet housing (10) and inlet pipe (7).
Tighten it firmly with a pin spanner.
Left-hand thread!
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6. Place the rectangular ring (5) on the inlet pipe

and fit the inlet bend (4). Tighten the nuts and
screws (1 & 2) firmly.
7. Connect the in and outlet pipes.
WARNING G0246211
The revolution counter should turn clockwise
S0068821
When power cables have been connected,

always check direction of rotation. If
incorrect, vital rotating parts could unscrew. The direction of rotation can also be checked by
comparing the direction of motor fan and the arrow on
the fixed plate on the motor
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3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.5 Major Service (MS), dismantling
3.5 Major Service (MS),

dismantling
3.5.1 Introduction
When carry out a Major Service an Intermediate
Service is always included. For that reason it is
assumed that the dismantling for Intermediate
Service starting on page 48 is already done.
3.5.2 Paring disc device
1. Nut
2. Control paring disc
3. Distributing ring
4. Gasket
5. Screw
6. Washer
7. Distributing cover
8. Gasket
9. Sleeve
10. Height adjusting ring(s), 1-5 pcs
11. Operating device
Guide
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3.5 Major Service (MS), dismantling 3 Dismantling/Assembly
1. Disconnect the water hoses to the operating

device.
2. Loosen and pull out the device from the
distributing cover.
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3. Ease off the nut (1).
4. Lift out the paring disc assembly (2).
5. Unscrew the screws fixing the distributing
cover (3) and lift it out.
6. Dismantle the parts in the sequence
appearing from the illustration on previous
page.
7. Remove deposits and clean all parts

thoroughly in a suitable cleaning agent. See
chapter ‘‘2.3 Cleaning” on page 25.
Pay special attention to the channels, use a
soft iron wire or similar.
8. Check the parts for damage and corrosion.
1. Nut G0691921
2. Paring disc assembly

4. Height adjusting ring
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93
3.5.3 Vertical driving device
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94
1. Screw 22. Spring casing
2. Protecting plate 23. Buffer
3. O-ring 24. Spring
4. Protecting collar 25. Screw plug
5. Screw 26. Gasket
6. Guard 27. Bowl spindle
7. Nut 28. Ball bearing
8. Cover 29. Worm
9. Gasket 30. Ball bearing
10. O-ring 31. Conveyor
11. Stud bolt 32. Washer
12. Oil fan 33. Ball bearing
13. Lock ring 34. Lock washer
14. Ball bearing 35. Round nut
15. Spring support 36. Bottom sleeve
16. Spring 37. Gasket
17. Spring support 38. Washer
18. Spacing sleeve 39. Screw
19. Ball bearing
20. Ball bearing housing
21. Buffer
21A. Split pin
21B. Wear ring
21C. Spring
21D. Spring support
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NOTE
Clean the space in the bowl casing
thoroughly before starting to dismantle the
bowl spindle to prevent contaminations falling
down into the worm gear housing.
1. Remove the revolution counter cap and their

gasket.
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2. Place a collecting tray under the oil drain
hole. Remove the drain plug and let the oil be
drained from the worm gear housing.
CAUTION
Burn hazards
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Lubricating oil and various machine surfaces
can be hot and cause burns.
3. Unscrew the six screws and remove the hood

and O-ring.
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4. Remove the protecting plate and the

protecting collar with O-ring.
Left-hand thread!
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5. Unscrew the six screws and remove the
guard and O-ring.
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6. Unscrew the six nuts and remove the cover
and gasket.
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7. Loosen (but do not remove) the six screw

plugs for the buffers with a spanner and a
hammer.
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8. Unscrew the six screw plugs and remove the

springs. Move the spindle top a few turns in a
circle while pressing outwards. This will
disengage buffers from the ball bearing
housing.
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9. Remove the six buffers from the spring
casing.
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10. Knock out the taper pin from the worm wheel
stop ring.
NOTE
Be sure that knocking from the correct
direction. Otherwise the pin can get jammed
in the tapered hole.
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11. Push the worm wheel to one side before

removing the spindle. If worm wheel is stuck
use a piece of wood to loosen it.
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12. Fit the lifting tool onto the spindle and lift it out
using the hoist.
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13. Remove the gasket and O-ring which are
remaining in the separator frame.
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14. Unscrew
- the oil fan (1) clockwise
Left-hand thread!
- the lock ring (2) counter-clockwise
Right-hand thread!
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Use a key as holding-up tool on the spindle

top (3) when unscrewing the parts.
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15. Remove the ball bearing housing and

bearings by means of the puller.
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16. Remove the buffer.
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17. To strip the spindle, unscrew the round nut

and remove the lock washer.
Pull off the bearing together with the
intermediate washer.
Remove the driver which fits in the groove in
the worm.
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18. Remove the ball bearings from the worm by

proceeding as illustrated. Use a thrust washer
(a) as a support for the jack screw of the
puller.
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19. Remove deposits and clean all parts
thoroughly in a suitable cleaning agent. See
chapter ‘‘2.3 Cleaning” on page 25.
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3.5.4 Horizontal driving device
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1. Elastic plate 10. Worm wheel
2. Coupling disc 11. Stop ring
3. Screw 12. Taper pin
4. Spring washer 13. Ball bearing
5. Worm-wheel shaft with coupling drum 14. Bearing shield
6. O-ring 15. Spring washer
7. Sealing washer 16. Screw
8. Sealing ring 17. Lock washer
9. Ball bearing 18. Round nut
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1. Remove the protecting cover and gasket.
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2. Unscrew the four screws for the bearing
shield and remove it.
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3. Unscrew and remove the round nut and lock
washer.
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4. Remove the ball bearing.

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5. Remove the stop ring and worm wheel with

ball bearing.
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6. Pull off the ball bearing from the worm wheel.
Use a washer as a support for the puller.
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7. Disconnect the motor cables. Note the
positions of cables in the terminal box to re-
connect correctly (for correct direction of
rotation).
8. Remove the electric motor using a hoist.
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9. Remove the worm wheel shaft with coupling

disc.
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10. Remove the sealing washer using two screws

with 1/4”-20 UNC threads.
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11. Remove the sealing ring from the sealing
washer.
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After dismantled all parts for Major Service,
remove any deposits from the internal of the
frame bottom part. Clean all other parts
thoroughly in a suitable cleaning agent. See ‘‘2.3
Cleaning” on page 25.
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3.6 Major Service (MS), check points 3 Dismantling/Assembly

check points
3.6.1 Introduction
This chapter consists of check points that can be
done when the separator has been dismantled for
Major Service but before it is assembled. Other
check points that can be done only in conjunction
with the assembly are described in the assembly
sections.
NOTE
At Major Service the check points for
Intermediate Service (starting on page 60)
should also be carried out in conjunction with
the check points in this chapter.
3.6.2 Brake (option)

A worn or oily friction pad will lengthen the
braking period.
If the friction pad is worn:
• Remove the screws and exchange the friction
pad (included in the 3-years service kit).
NOTE
The screws are slotted in both ends.
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Friction pad is fastened with screws
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3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.6 Major Service (MS), check points
If the friction pad is oily:

• Clean the friction pad and the coupling drum
with a suitable degreasing agent.
• Roughen the friction surface of the friction
pad with a coarse file.
NOTE
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Identify the cause of oily friction pad. If oil is
leaking from the gear housing, renew the
sealing ring between the two parts.
Actions to be taken when the brake friction pad is oily
Checking of spring and brake shoe:

Formation of rust on brake parts may cause the
brake to jam.
• Remove any rust from the surface (1) of the
brake shoe and the corresponding guide
surface in the cap (2).
• Rub in lubricating paste on the surfaces.
• Replace the spring (3) if it has been weak.
This is indicated by chattering from the spring
when the brake is in released position.
• Treat the spring with an anti-corrosive agent
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(e.g. RUST-BAN 394) before assembling.
1. Contact surface on the brake shoe for the spring

2. Guide surface in the cap for the brake shoe
3. Spring
3.6.3 Worm; wear of groove

Renew the worm if the wear in the groove (1)
which receives the conveyor exceeds 3-4 mm.
If renewing the worm, it is recommended to renew
the worm wheel, see ‘‘2.4.1 Worm wheel and
worm; wear of teeth” on page 28.
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Measurement of wear in groove (1)
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3.6.4 Buffer springs and ball

bearing housing
Weakened or broken buffer springs or defective
contact surfaces for the buffers on the ball bearing
housing may give rise to separator vibration
(rough bowl run).
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Cut view of ball bearing housing
Top bearing springs

In case of spring fracture, the complete set of
springs should be replaced, even if only one
spring is broken.
G0614521
1. Ball bearing housing

2. Radial buffer
3. Buffer spring
4. Screw plug
108
3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.6 Major Service (MS), check points
Ball bearing housing

Examine the contact surface for the buffers on the
ball bearing housing. In case of defects
(indentations deeper than 0,5 mm), renew the
housing as well as buffers and springs.
G0614611
Max. permitted indentations made by radial buffers
3.6.5 Lock ring; priming

The arrows indicate positions of threads, guide
and contact surfaces to be primed.
Recommended agents for priming procedure:

• Degreasing agent
• Slide lacquer Molykote D321R (varnish or
spray)
G05372L1
• Small power drill
• 2 fibre brushes Threads, guide and contact surfaces to be primed
1. Clean the lock ring thoroughly with a

degreasing agent and wipe it off.
G0206911
109
2. Spray the threads, guide and contact

surfaces with slide lacquer Molykote D321R.
Let the lacquer air-cure for about 15 minutes.
G0207011
3. Use a fibre brush to polish the slide lacquer
into the surface. The black spray will look like
well-polished leather when properly finished.
G0207311
4. Spray the lock ring a second time and let it
dry for about 15 minutes.
G0207211
5. Polish the slide lacquer to a black shiny

surface which will now last about a year.
Proceed in the same way with the threads of
the bowl body and with the guide surfaces of
the bowl hood and bowl body.
G0207311
110
3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.7 Major Service (MS), assembly

assembly
3.7.1 Introduction
Before starting the assembly first carry out the
Intermediate Service check points starting on
page 60 and Major Service check points starting
on page 106.
NOTE
Renew all parts included in the IS- and MS-
kits. If carrying out a 3-years service, also
renew the parts included in the 3-years
service kit.
The O-rings and other sealing rings should
be lubricated with grease of silicone type,
see ‘‘2.5.4 Recommended lubricants” on
page 35.
When mounting some of the ball bearings and

bearing housings on the bowl spindle and worm
wheel shaft as described in this chapter, these
must be heated in oil to max. 125 °C.
WARNING
Burn hazard
Use protective gloves when handling the

heated bearings.
NOTE
If any doubt how to mount roller bearings in a
correct way, see the detailed description in
‘‘2.7.1 Ball and roller bearings” on page 38.
111
3.7 Major Service (MS), assembly 3 Dismantling/Assembly
NOTE
Since roller bearings are normally treated
only with rust protection oil from the factory,
an initial lubrication of new bearings must
always be performed whenever bearings are
replaced. This is, however, not valid for
bearings with seals because they are already
filled with grease at delivery.
The initial lubrication implies adding a few
drops of lube oil to the bearings. Use the
same oil type as in the separator oil sump.
3.7.2 Horizontal driving device
✔ Check point
‘‘3.6.2 Brake (option)” on page 106,
‘‘2.4.1 Worm wheel and worm; wear of teeth”
on page 28.
An exploded view of the horizontal driving device

1. Lubricate the O-ring on the sealing washer

periphery and the sealing ring with silicone
grease. Fit the sealing washer in frame and
check that the sealing ring is fitted in the
correct direction, as illustrated.
G0522931
2. Clean the worm wheel shaft and lubricate the

seats for worm wheel and bearings.
Fit the worm wheel shaft.
G0522121
112
3. Worm wheel assembly for 60 Hz installations:

If the rubber buffers (1) have been replaced in
the worm wheel, apply Loctite 270 on the six
screws (A). Then tighten crosswise with
25 Nm.
G0191931
4. Heat the ball bearing and fit it on the worm
wheel.
G0547711
5. Fit the worm wheel with the ball bearing and
fit the stop ring.
NOTE
Do not fix the worm wheel with the stop ring
until the bowl spindle is fitted.
G0522211
6. Fit the ball bearing.
G0522311
113
7. Knock the ball bearing into its seat with the

driving-on sleeve tool.
G0524421
8. Tighten the round nut with the pin spanner and
secure it with the lock washer.
G0525421
9. Fit the bearing shield and tighten the four screws.
G0525531
10. Check the radial wobble of the worm wheel shaft
by first camping a dial indicator in a magnetic
support and fasten it to the surface for the worm
wheel guard. Turn the worm wheel shaft by hand.
Permissible radial wobble is maximum 0,10 mm.
If the wobble is greater, the worm wheel shaft
must be removed from the frame for closer
examination. Get in touch with your Alfa Laval
representative as the worm wheel shaft may need
to be renewed.
G0246161
NOTE
Excessive wobble on the worm wheel shaft
may cause vibration and noise.
114
Control of axial play in coupling

When the electric motor has been fitted, the axial
play (1) of the flexible plate should be
approximately 2 mm.
G0538251
Check the play as follows:
Measure the distance from the frame ring to the
coupling disc of the separator.
G0538321
Measure the distance from the motor coupling
disc to the motor flange.
The distance should be the same, X = Y
If required, adjust the position of the motor
coupling disc.
G0538421
11. Fit the flexible plate on the coupling disc in

the separator.
12. Fit the electric motor.
G0191821
115
3.7.3 Vertical driving device
✔ Check point
‘‘3.6.3 Worm; wear of groove” on page 107,
‘‘3.6.4 Buffer springs and ball bearing
housing” on page 108,
‘‘2.4.1 Worm wheel and worm; wear of teeth”
on page 28.
An exploded view of the vertical driving device

1. Heat and mount the two bearings for the

worm.
G0545511
2. Fit the worm onto the spindle.
3. Fit the protecting washer and the heated ball
bearing.
Fix the bearing with the round nut and lock
washer.
4. Place the conveyor through the groove in the
worm and hole in the bowl spindle.
G0605631
116
5. Place the spring casing carefully to rest on

the upper ball bearing on worm
G0905421
6. Place the axial buffer in the spring casing.
G0605431
117
7. Assemble the parts included in the bearing

housing as shown in the illustration.
If the bearings cannot be pushed in by hand,
heat the ball bearing housing in oil.
NOTE
The angular contact ball bearing (1) must be
fitted with the wide shoulder of the inner ball
race facing upwards.
S0071811
G0605111
8. Fit the bearing housing onto the bowl spindle.
Heat the housing in oil to facilitate the fitting.
G0605211
118
9. Screw the oil fan into the spring casing.

Tighten the oil fan with the pin spanner.
Left-hand thread!
S0071811
The oil fan will fix the bearing housing into the
spring casing.
10. Fit the buffers (lubricated with oil), springs
and screw plugs into the bearing housing.
Make sure the buffers come to rest against
the flats of the ball bearing housing.
The final tightening of the plugs is preferably
done when the spindle has been placed in the
frame.
G0605441
11. Fit the O-ring and gasket into the separator
frame.
NOTE
The gasket can be fitted in one way only
(angular positioning).
G0604421
12. Fit the lifting tool to the spindle and lift it by a
hoist.
S0066811
13. Carefully lower the spindle into the frame.

Note the angular positioning of the bearing
housing in the frame.
Guide the bearings into the bottom sleeve. If
they do not completely enter their seats, tap
the spindle top with a tin hammer.
G0605741
119
14. Fit the gasket and cover above the spring

casing and tighten the nuts.
G0605811
15. Tighten the screw plugs.
G0605911
16. Fit the guard and tighten the six screws.
G0132141
120
17. Fit the protecting collar.

Left-hand thread!
S0071811
18. Fit the O-ring and protecting plate. Tighten
G0604311
the three screws for the protecting plate.
19. Fit the hood with O-ring and tighten the six
screws.
G0139131
20. Match the worm wheel with the teeth in the
worm of the bowl spindle. Knock the taper pin
into the worm wheel stop ring.
G0524551
21. Rotate the spindle by rotating the coupling

drum by hand and check for smooth run. No
scraping or other jarring sounds must be
heard.
G0681911
121
22. Check the radial wobble of the bowl spindle

as described below:
NOTE
Spindle wobble will cause rough bowl
running. This leads to vibration and reduces
lifetime of ball bearings.
• Fit a dial indicator in a support and fasten it to

the frame.
G0191521
• Use the coupling drum to revolve the spindle
manually. Measurement of the radial wobble
Max. permissible radial wobble = 0,04 mm
• Measure the wobble at the top of the tapered
end of the spindle. Permissible radial wobble
is maximum 0,04 mm.
23. Fill new oil in the worm gear housing. The oil
level should be slightly above middle of the
sight glass.
Oil volume: approx. 12 litres.
Suitable oil brands can be found in ‘‘2.5.3
Recommended oil brands” on page 34.
G0262031
The oil level should be slightly above middle of the
sight glass
24. Fit the brake cover and revolution counter cap

and their gaskets. G0537311
122
3.7.4 Paring disc device
1. Nut
2. Control paring disc
3. Distributing ring
4. Gasket
5. Screw
6. Washer
8. Gasket
9. Sleeve
10. Height adjusting ring(s), 1-5 pcs
11. Operating device
Guide
1. Assemble the parts in the sequence
G0691971
appearing from the illustration. See also
following text.
Ensure the parts are placed in the positions
defined by the guides.
2. Fit the height adjusting ring(s) (10) and
distributing cover (7) including the sleeve (9)
and gasket (8).
G0691871
3. Fasten the distributing cover with the six

screws (5).
4. Fit the gasket (4), distributing ring (3) and
control paring disc (2).
NOTE
The gasket must be fitted in correct position.
5. Secure the parts by tightening the nut (1).
123
6. Fit the operating water inlet device into the

distributing cover.
7. Connect the water hoses to the device.
G0692061
Checking of water flow
Open the operating water supply and check that
there are weak water jets out of the ducts.
G0672921
Checking of height position Check the make-up water flow
Alfa Laval ref. 422832, rev. 0
If the bowl spindle has been removed or the bowl

has been replaced, the height position of the
paring disc device relative to the bowl spindle top
must be checked.
• Support the templet on the spindle top with
the measurement indication 212,5 facing the
spindle.
There should be a small gap between the
lower end of the templet and the top face of
the ring nut (1), otherwise the paring disc
position is too high.
G0691111
• Turn the templet so that the measurement

indication on the other side (213,5) faces the Measurement of distance A
spindle and the templet lower end supports
on the paring disc.
There should be a small gap between the
templet tongue and the spindle top, otherwise
the paring disc position is too low.
124
• The height position is adjusted by adding or

by removing height adjusting rings (10) under
the distributing cover (7).
The adjusting rings have a thickness of
1,0 mm.
• After adjustment rotate the spindle. If a
scraping noise occurs, re-adjust.
For assembly of the upper parts of the separator,

see ‘‘3.4 Intermediate Service (IS), assembly” on
page 78.
125
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Index
A External cleaning 29
Guide surfaces 67
Assembly Inlet pipe and outlet paring discs 69
Bowl body and operating mechanism 78 Level ring 70
Bowl hood and disc stack 82 Lock ring - priming 109
General directions 45, 78, 111 Lock ring - wear and damage 70
Horizontal driving device 112 Nozzles for operating mechanism 73
Inlet/outlet and frame hood 90 Oil change procedure 32
Paring disc device 123 Operating mechanism 73
Tools (special) 47 Operating slide 74
Vertical driving device 111, 116 Paring disc for operating liquid - height
position 124
B Repair of galling 68
Bearings Springs for operating mechanism 74
Maintenance directions 40 Valve plugs in operating slide 74
Replacement on bowl spindle 94 Vibration analysis 39
Replacement on horizontal driving device 102 Vibration sensor (option) 77
Bowl Worm - wear of groove 107
Assembly 78, 82 Worm wheel and worm - wear of teeth 30
Check point 60 Worm wheel shaft - radial wobble 114
Dismantling 50, 56 Cleaning
Bowl discs Bowl discs 28
Cleaning 28 Cleaning agents 27
Disc stack pressure 86 External cleaning 29
Bowl spindle Corrosion 62
Assembly 111, 116 Cover interlocking switch (option)
Check point 61 Check point 76
Dismantling 94 Cracks 64
Brake
Renewing of friction pad 106
D
C Daily checks 21
Check points Dismantling
Ball and roller bearings 40 Bowl body and operating mechanism 56
Before shutdowns 43 Bowl hood and disc stack 50
Bowl hood seal ring 60 General directions 45, 91
Bowl spindle - radial wobble 122 Horizontal driving device 102
Bowl spindle cone and bowl body nave 61 Inlet/outlet and frame hood 48
Brake 106 Paring disc device 91
Buffer springs and ball bearing housing 108 Tools 47
Cleaning agents 27 Vertical driving device 94
Cleaning of bowl discs 28
Corrosion 62
Cover interlocking switch (option) 76
E
Cracks 64 Erosion 65
Disc inlet 72 Exploded views
Disc stack pressure 86 Bowl body and operating mechanism 56
Erosion 65 Bowl hood and disc stack 50
131
Horizontal driving device 102 Before shutdowns 43
Inlet/outlet and frame hood 48 Cleaning 27
Paring disc device 91 Maintenance intervals 17
Vertical driving device 94 Maintenance procedure 19
Oil change procedure 32
F Service kits 20
Tightening torques. See Tightening torques
Frame feet Vibration analysis 39
Replacement 26 Major service 17, 24
Metal surfaces
G Cleaning and cleaning agents 27, 29
Corrosion 62
Gear Cracks 64
Wear of teeth 30 Erosion 65
Guide surfaces Motor
Intermediate Service 67 Cleaning 29
Repair of galling 68
O
H
Oil. See Lubricants
Horizontal driving device Operating liquid device. See Paring disc device
Assembly 112 Outlet device
Check point 30, 114 Check point 88
Dismantling 102 Outlet paring disc
Check point 69
I
Inlet/outlet and frame hood P
Assembly 90 Paring disc device
Check points 69, 88 Assembly 123
Dismantling 48 Check point 124
Intermediate service 17, 22 Dismantling 91
L S
Lock ring Safety Instructions 9
Priming 109 Service instructions. See Check points
Wear and damage 70 Service kits 20
Lubricants Shutdown 43
Lubrication chart, general, oil groups 33 Spare parts 20
Oil change interval 35
Oil change procedure 32
Oil level 32, 122
T
Recommended greases 38 Tightening torques
Recommended lubricating oils 35 Holder for rubber buffers on worm wheel 113
Recommended oil brands 36 Large lock ring 88
Screws, common 47
M Vibration sensor 77
Maintenance intervals 18
Maintenance logs
V
3-year Service (3S) 26 Vertical driving device
Daily checks 21 Assembly 116
Intermediate Service (IS) 22 Check point 122
Major Service (MS) 24 Dismantling 94
Oil change 21 Vibration
Maintenance, general information Vibration analysis 39
Ball and roller bearings 40
132
Vibration sensor (option)
Check point 77
W
Warning signs 14
Worm gear
Wear of teeth 30
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1.1 Warning signs in text 14

2.1 Periodic maintenance 17

Not following the instructions can result in

In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions

The centrifuge includes parts that rotate at high

Manufacturing tolerances are extremely fine.

• Use only Alfa Laval genuine spare parts

• When power cables are connected,

• Welding or heating of parts that rotate S01512L1

can seriously affect material strength.

• Wear on the large lock ring thread must

• Inspect regularly for corrosion and

• Make sure that rotating parts have come

• Follow local regulations for electrical

• Use correct lifting tools and follow lifting

Do not work under a hanging load.

• Use ear protection in noisy

• Lubrication oil and various machine

• When using chemical cleaning agents,

• Sharp edges on bowl discs and threads

• Risk for accidental release of snap rings

• Risk for unhealthy dust when handling

1.1 Warning signs in text

DANGER indicates an imminently

WARNING indicates a potentially

CAUTION indicates a potentially

1.2 Environmental issues

2.1 Periodic maintenance

Separator parts that are either worn beyond

2.1.2 Maintenance intervals

Intermediate Service (IS)

Major Service (MS)

3-year Service (3S)

Periodic maintenance schedule

Installation 1st year 2nd year 3rd year

2.1.3 Maintenance procedure

2.1.4 Service kits

Use of imitation parts may cause severe

2.2 Maintenance Logs

2.2.1 Daily checks

2.2.2 Lubrication of electric motor

2.2.3 Oil change

Main component and activity Part Page Notes

2.2.4 Intermediate Service (IS)

Main component and activity Part Page Notes

Main component and activity Part Page Notes

2.2.5 Major Service (MS)

Name of plant: Local identification:

Main component and activity Part Page Notes

Main component and activity Part Page Notes

2.2.6 3-year Service (3S)

The 3S kit consists among other parts of vibration

Frame feet, renewal

4. Renew the vibration dampers (1, 2).