CONTENTS

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE

1 DESIGN DATA 5
A. General Description 5
B. Technical Specifications 5

2 INSTALATION 7
A. Pre- Installation Inspection 7
B. Installation 7

3 OPERATION 8
A. Principle Of Operation 8
B. Fluid System Details And Safety System 9
C. Drive System 11
D. Base Assembly And Pipework 11
E. Electrical System 11

4 OPERATION PROCEDURES 13
A. Pre – Start And Actions 13
B. Starting And Running 14
C. Bleed Off Air Trapped Inside Of Filter Houshing And 14
Start Heater Unit
D. Shutting Down 15
E. Emergency Shutting Down 15

5 MAINTENANCE 16
A. Routine Maintenance Operations 16

6 TROUBLESHOOTING 20
A. Faults And Actions 20
B. Control Panel Lamp Indicators Information 24

7 APPENDICES 26

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 Chapter 1

DESIGN DATA

A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The KHV-F15 series is a High Vacuum Transformer Oil Purification System Designed as the
Followings :
 Removes Water-free water and dissolved water, down to 10 ppm in multiple
circulation
 Removes Gases-100% of free and up to 99% of dissolved gases down to 10 ppm
 Removes Oxidation products and particle contaminants-including, dirt, silt and other
solid particles, Down to NAS 1638: 5 in multiple circulation
 Increase Dielectric Strength up 70KV

B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATIONS
 Name of equipment : Kelmer Vacuum Transformer Oil Purification Unit
 Model type : KHV-F15

2. DESIGN OPERATION
 Fluid : Mineral Oil Based Transformer Oils
 Outlet pressure : 15 Bar
 Service temperature : 70°C maximum
 Viscosity Range : 10 – 700 cst

3. FLOW RATE & OPERATING PRESSURE

 Circulating rate : 15-18 LPM
 Operating Pressure : 15 Bar

4. FILTRATION SYSTEMS
 Pre-Filter : HP107L18 - 2.5 micron
 Final Filter : HP107L18-1MV – 0.9 micron
 Inlet Strainer : 100 Mesh
 Outlet Filter : Magnetic Filter
 Air Breather : 1 Micron
 Seal : Viton
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5. OPERATING VACUUM
 Operating Vacuum : Adjustable from 1,3 Kpa down to 0.1 Kpa; depending
upon application and operating temperature.

6. INLET & OUTLET CONNECTIONS

 Inlet Connection Size : 1 Inch, JIC
 Outlet Connection Size : 1 Inch, JIC

7. MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTIONS
 Material of Vacuum Chamber
 Frame Design
 Frame Material
 Fittings and connections
 Hoses Connection Storage
 Portability
: SS304
: Offshore equipped with 4 liftings lugs
: Stainless steel S304
: Stainless steel 304
: Stainless steel 304
: Mobile Unit

8. MOTOR AND DRIVE SYSTEM

 Control System : PLC
 E-Motor : 3,00 KW
 E-Motor Vacuum Pump : 1.15 KW
 Total E-Motor : 4.15 KW
 Heater Capacity : 18 KW

9. DIMENSIONS
 Length : 1490 cm
 Width : 1310 cm
 Height : 1910cm
 Dry mass : ± 600 Kg

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 Chapter 2

INSTALLATION

If the Oil Purification Unit is not to be installed immediately:

 STORE the Oil Purification unit in clean, dry and cool conditions and wherever
practical in the packaging supplied.
 DO NOT remove packaging until ready to install.

A. PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

Remove all protective shipping framework, covers and shipping packaging. It is

recommended that all of the blanking plugs are left in place, until connection is made to the
system pipework, to prevent the ingress of local contaminants. Inspect the unit upon arrival
for possible damage incurred during shipment. In the event that damage has occurred,
immediately enter a claim with the carrier.

Prior to Installation, check that the oil purification system is suitable for use on the intended
system. Such factors as pressure, flow rate and seal materials should be considered.

All components must be inspected by the customer, before putting the unit on stream, to
ensure that it is sufficiently clean for use. Consult Kelmer if advice is required on cleaning
procedures relevant to the unit supplied.

B. INSTALLATION
Before start the oil purification:
 Move the Transformer oil Purification system close to the Oil reservoir.
 Prepare inlet and outlet hoses to connect the Transformer oil purification units to
drain and return ports of Oil Reservoir.
 Connect inlet and outlet hoses from the Transformer oil purification units to drain
and return ports of Oil reservoir.
 Tighten the connections and open the isolation valves at drain port, return port and
inlet suction of The Transformer Oil Purification system
 Connect the electrical power to the Transformer Oil Purification system
 Now, the Transformer oil purification is ready to start

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OPERATION

In order to energize the unit, the Main Switch and MCBs should be turned to the ’1’ (On)
position. The Transformer Oil purification system now has power supplied to the power and
control circuit.

Three phase units only: If, when power is first applied to the purifier, the phase rotation
does not correspond to the required pump direction, this problem can be rectified by
reversing any two of the three wires on the incoming supply.

The phase failure or voltage relay will also inhibit operation if the supply voltage is 10% or
more below the nominal operating voltage.
To start the unit, push start button normally, the operator may release the switch
immediately.

Caution: Alarms should only be overridden when the

operator is sure that problem which caused the alarm has
been remedied.

A. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Starting of the unit, electrical motor of the vacuum pump is energized by a contactor. The
Running lamp should now be illuminated. The vacuum builds up, as may be observed on the
vacuum gauge. Inlet fluid pump is started after 30 seconds vacuum pump running. The
contaminated oil is pumped through an inlet isolating valve and an inlet strainer 100 mesh
by an inlet pump via heating unit, and Filtration units 2.5 and 0.9 microns into the vacuum
chamber of transformer oil purification system.

The hot oil enters the top of a vacuum vessel via the nozzles. The falls under gravity to the
bottom of the vessel, gasses and water being removed through the top of the vessel by the
air flow. Gasses is drawn out of the top of the vessel by the vacuum pump. The
contaminated oil presented a large and constantly changing surface area to the air flow of
relative humidity.

The vapour pressure of the water in the contaminated oil is greater than vapour pressure of
the water in the air, therefore vapour transfer takes place from the oil to the air. The flow

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relative humidity of the air is obtained by maintaining the vessel at a vacuum produced by
the vacuum pump.

When ambient air is drawn into the side of the vacuum chamber through the air filter and
the vacuum adjustment valve, it expands to approximately. Three times its former volume
based upon factory vacuum setting of 13 Kpa with a consequent reduction in it’s relative
humidity. The vessel vacuum ensures that the larger part of the dissolved air and other
gases are also removed from the oil film and pumped to atmosphere. Oil temperature and
vacuum are shown on the gauge.

There are 2 level switches to control level of contaminated oil in the vacuum chamber. Once
the level of vacuum chamber reaches high level float switch, the electric actuator valve is
activated to circulate the fluid back to suction line and pre-filtration system. The fluid is
collected at the bottom of vacuum chamber.

This should result in the accumulation of a running level of fluid in the vacuum Chamber. If
the fluid level reaches the upper control, then the inlet actuator valve will be closed and
contaminated oil will be circulated at inlet system.

The purified oil which is collected at the bottom of the vacuum chamber pump out by the
outlet pump and passes through a magnetic final filtration unit back to the reservoir. The
purified oil leaves the oil purification unit and back to reservoir via a check valve. The outlet
pressure may be monitored on the outlet pressure gauge located on the final Filter housing.

B. FLUID SYSTEM DETAILS AND SAFETY SYSTEMS

Fluid Inlet System

The inlet pump is protected from the ingression of large particulate debris by a 100 mesh
inlet strainer. As the inlet strainer becomes blocked or if the inlet line becomes restricted,
pressure will fall in the line between the strainer and the inlet pump, and will trip the oil
purification unit if low level at vacuum chamber. The vacuum operating pressure may be
read on the inlet pressure gauge.
The contaminated oil pump through a heating unit equipped with automatic control system
and a Pre-Filter 2.5 micron and Final filter 0.9 micron equipped with delta pressure switches.
The heater will automatically stop when the temperature reaches the setting on the
temperature control and Delta pressure switch will trip the purification unit when the filter
element blocked.
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Vacuum System
Vacuum pressure inside of vacuum chamber is maintained by the vacuum pump and
controlled by the vacuum regulation valve located underneath of air breather. The valve
regulation is used to set the vacuum pressure inside of vacuum chamber. The normal setting
is between 13 Kpa down 0.1 Kpa, as indicated on the vacuum pressure gauge on the vacuum
chamber unit.

The normal minimum working vacuum recommended for the unit is at -20 in Hg. However,
many applications will require moderation of this vacuum in order to produce satisfactory
running increases in running vacuum accentuate the dewatering and degassing processes,
but this is not desirable in all cases.

The high and low levels float switches control the operating level of the fluid in the vacuum
chamber by an inlet actuator valve and returning flow back to the suction of inlet pump via
a gate valve.

Fluid Outlet System

The purified fluid is pumped by the outlet pump and leaves the base of the vacuum
chamber via a 2.5-micron outlet filtration unit via a check valve back into the oil reservoir.

The Outlet port is equipped with a check valve to avoid the oil purification unit from the
effect of a blocked outlet or accidental closing while the unit is running. Pressure in the line
between the outlet pump and the outlet filter may be read on the outlet pressure gauge
and should be monitored as a matter of course when the unit is in use, so that warning of an
impending element change can be noted. It is recommended that stock of outlet filter
elements is available to prevent protracted change times.

The oil purification unit is protected from back flow and consequent flooding by the outlet
check valve. When necessary, the residual oil may be drained from the vacuum chamber by
pushing drain push button. The filter housings are equipped with plugs for draining fluid
from the housings.

Air Discharge System

This unit is fitted with a Water Trap Chamber and an oil mist filter unit, which are connected
in line from the vacuum chamber to the vacuum pump. This, in most cases except the very
low viscosity applications, will eliminate all oil mist carryover into the vacuum pump line. In

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cases where this element should block with oil or debris, the purification unit will shut
down, the Vessel Vacuum TRIP lamp is being illuminated.
In cases where carryover is likely to be higher, however (low viscosity, high temperature,
high water content), a fluid trap is fitted to this line and a float level switch to control the
quantity of fluid carry over in the water trap chamber. This fluid trap has an integral sight
glass on the side, which allows the user to monitor any build-up of fluid in the bowl.

C. DRIVE SYSTEM

Each of the three pumps are directly driven by an electric motor. No adjustments are
necessary.

D. BASE ASSEMBLY AND PIPEWORK

The base assembly is manufactured entirely from carbon steel. Mobile units are fitted with
four castors, two fixed and two movables for easy movement. Fixed units are provided with
M8 clearance holes at all four corners.

E. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Refer to schematic wiring diagram included in this manual.

The electrical system comprises three distinct types of protection and equipment
These are:
 Increased safety control box on front of unit housing lamps, switches and terminals,
 External devices, such as motors, delta pressure switches, vacuum switches.

WARNING : PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING ANY MAINTENANCE WHICH

INVOLVES OPENING THE ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE ON THE REAR OF
THE UNIT, THE UNIT SHOULD BE LEFT WITHOUT POWER SUPPLY FOR
THE MINIMUM PERIOD PRESCRIBED ON THE ENCLOSURE
NAMEPLATE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY ANDIOR LOSS OF LIFE.

Internal short circuit and overload protection is provided by means of motor protection
circuit breakers, the ratings or which are as detailed in Section 1.
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 The Oil Purification Unit is designed to operate on a power supply with the parameters
given on the unit nameplate. This is used at full voltage for the pump motors, but
transformed to 220 VAC for control system. Except for the motors, solenoid valve and all
sensing units, the electrical equipment is housed inside the control box.

The following is a list of all interlocks that shut the unit down:

TRIP
 Inlet Fluid Pump Motor Overload
 Outlet Fluid Pump Motor Overload
 Vacuum Pump Motor Overload

FAULT
 High Level of Vacuum Chamber
 Pre-Filter Blocked
 Final Filter Blocked

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OPERATING PROCEDURES

A. PRE-STARTS AND ACTIONS

STEP ACTION COMMENTS
1. Remove plastic cover. Install the unit inlet and Plastic covers are fitted to liquid and
outlet connections at the oil purification system ports
and connect to Oil reservoir. Ensure that
connections are tightly secured.
Open isolation valves at the oil purification
system and oil reservoir
2. Check the vacuum pump lubrication reservoir and See separate instructions for oil type
drain or fill if empty (via the filter cap) as and volume. Vacuum Pump is filled
necessary with lubrication oil before leaving
factory.
3. Connect the electricity supply and ensure that: Check ‘Power On’ lights are
a). The supply fuse rating is correct illuminated.
b) The power supply/transformer rating is Check voltmeter and ammeter on the
adequate (380 VAC, 50 Hz) control panel
4. 3 Phase Unit only: Fluid pumps and Vacuum pump
Switch on Main Switch and MCBs, motors rotation should be as
Push start button for test run indicated on pump body.
Push stop button to ’Stop’ once vacuum pump
and inlet pump start.
Check rotation motor of vacuum pump and fluid
pumps.
5. 3 Phase units only If rotation direction is wrong. All rotations must be correct before
Disconnect the supply and reconnect the leads to started. This procedure should only be
the motor as appropriate. necessary if motors have not been
Motor rotation should now be correct when checked.
started.
6. 3 Phase units only: Correct direction of rotation is
Allow vacuum pump and inlet pump to build until indicated on the pump body.
outlet pump starts. Observe direction of rotation
from fans and immediately push stop button
to’Stop’.
7. 3 Phase units only: Correct the direction of
rotation, if necessary as in 5.

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B. STARTING AND RUNNING

STEP ACTION COMMENTS

1. Open the inlet isolating ball valve
2. Ensure that all system valves are opened.
3. Turn on the electricity supply to the unit. Check that this corresponds with the
voltage shown on the nameplate.
4. MCB switch to (On) position
5. When unit has attained correct inlet pump and
vacuum for operation, the outlet fluid pump will
start. When the vessel fluid level is sufficient for
operation. All alarm functions are operative. If the
level does not exceed low level then the unit will
stop for remedial action.

C. BLEED OFF AIR TRAPPED INSIDE OF FILTER HOUSING AND START HEATER
UNIT
STEP ACTION COMMENTS
1. Open vent Valve at the top flange of filter housing Vent the air trapped inside filter
and venting the air trapped. housing to make sure the filtration
Close the vent valve systems work effectively.
2. Heater is able to start when oil purification is
running.
3. Heater is operated in two configuration; manual
and automatic operation. Switch on the selector
suitable with mode of operation

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D. SHUTTING DOWN
STEP ACTION COMMENTS
1. Push Stop Button
2. Switch the MCB to ‘0’ position
3. Close the inlet isolating valve. The inlet check Outlet is isolated by Ball valve.
valve will prevent flooding of the unit for long
periods, but the unit should be isolated using the
inlet valve.

E. EMERGENCY SHUTTING DOWN

STEP ACTION COMMENTS
1. Push Emergency stop Safety devices fitted to unit make
serious emergencies unlikely.
If unit cannot be approached, switch off
electricity supply at remote position.
2. Close inlet isolating valve as soon as possible. The
inlet check valve will prevent flooding of the unit
for long periods, but the unit should be isolated
using the inlet valve

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 Chapter 5

MAINTENANCE

A. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

Sampling

WARNING : GREAT CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN OPENING THE SAMPLE

CONNECTIONS WHEN UNDER PRESSURE TO ENSURE THEY ARE NOT EJECTED
FROM THE THREADED PORTS.

Sampling to verify fluid cleanliness can be achieved by the use of the ports provided in the
inlet and outlet filtration unit of the oil purifier. For further information please contact
Kelmer Industrial Fluids Solutions.

1. Cleaning of INLET STRAINER ELEMENT (3 to 4 weeks Maximum)

When the inlet strainer Blocked, outlet pressure of inlet pump is low, proceed as follows:

WARNING : FAILURE TO DEPRESSURISE THE INLET PIPE LINES BEFORE

SERVICING THE STRAINER COULD RESULT IN EXPLOSIVE LOSS OF FLUID,
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT ANDIOR PERSONEL INJURY.

STEP ACTION COMMENTS

1. Shut down unit and depressurize
2. Close inlet valve. Open the strainer filter, remove WARNING: OBSERVE ALL SAFETY
element and drain the fluid. Clean strainer using PRECAUTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
air compressor. FLUID.
3. Re-install strainer after cleaning and tighten the
plug
4. Check for leakage while running.

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 2. Replacement of OIL MIST SEPARATOR ELEMENT OF VACUUM PUMP
(500 hours)

STEP ACTION COMMENTS

1. Shut down unit and depressurize
2. Read manual book of vacuum pump
3. Unfasten the done nuts around the filter
mounting plate. Withdraw the filter.
4. Replace the separator element
5. Re-assemble the filter and air line as before
6. Check the oil level in the fluid trap and drain if
necessary.

3. Replacement of PRE-FILTER ELEMENT

(2 Months or When “Outlet Filter Blocked” delta pressure switch or
lamp indicator is activated)
When the Outlet Filter Blocked is indicated, proceed as follows:

WARNING : FAILURE TO DEPRESSURISE THE FILTER BEFORE SERVICING

THE ELEMENT COULD RESULT IN EXPLOSIVE LOSS OF FLUID, DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT ANDIOR PERSONEL INJURY.

STEP ACTION COMMENTS

1. Shut down unit and depressurized; open vent WARNING: OBSERVE ALL SAFETY
valve PRECAUTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
FLUID.
2. Open the Top Flange of filter housing.
3. Uninstall bolts and nuts of top flanges suitably
sized spanner. Remove top flanges
4. Remove and discard the element in accordance For element part number see spares
with local Health and safety Procedures. Install a list on drawing (included with this

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 new element. manual).
5. Clean and inspect all threads and sealing surfaces For housing seal kit part number refer
for condition. Check the O-ring seal for damage to Data Sheet
and replace if necessary.
6. Re-install top flanges. tighten bolts and nuts.
7. Check for leaks while running. If leakage persists
replace O-ring seal.

4. Replacement of FINAL FILTER ELEMENTS

(3 Months or When “Outlet Filter Blocked” pressure switch
activated or lamp indicator is activated).

When the Final Filter elements Blocked are shown at visual indicator, proceed as follows:

WARNING : FAILURE TO DEPRESSURISE THE FILTER BEFORE SERVICING

THE ELEMENT COULD RESULT IN EXPLOSIVE LOSS OF FLUID, DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT ANDIOR PERSONEL INJURY.

STEP ACTION COMMENTS

1. Shut down unit and depressurized
2. Open the filter drain valve and drain the fluid. WARNING: OBSERVE ALL SAFETY
Close drain valve on completion. PRECAUTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
FLUID.
3. Uninstall bolts and nuts of top flanges suitably
sized spanner. Remove top flanges
4. Remove and discard the element in accordance For element part number see spares
with local Health and safety Procedures. Install a list on drawing (included with this
new element. manual).
5. Clean and inspect all threads and sealing surfaces For housing seal kit part number refer
for condition. Check the O-ring seal for damage to Data Sheet
and replace if necessary.
6. Re-install top flanges. tighten bolts and nuts.
7. Check for leaks while running. If leakage persists
replace O-ring seal.

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 5. Monitor of Level VACUUM PUMP LUBRICATION (WEEKLY)

STEP ACTION COMMENTS

1. The pump should be topped up with oil of
maximum viscosity grade ISO 46 if level is low.
If level is high (i.e., sight glass is full of oil), drain
oil from pump using red drain plug provided.
If high level is encountered,
investigate cause and remedy.
Important: The special instructions for
use of the vacuum pump at extremes
of temperature should be heeded for
trouble-free operation.

6. Maintenance of ELECTRICAL MOTOR

STEP ACTION COMMENTS
1. Shut down and isolate the unit
2. Clean the outside of the motor, ensuring that the
cowl intake vents are not choked.
3. Check the security of the electrical connections
and the holding down bolts.
4. Lubrication. Bearings are packed with grease on Consult manufacturer’s service
assembly and there should be sufficient instructions.
lubrication for at least two years continuous
operation without attention under normal
conditions.

7. Adjustment VACUUM PUMP PRESSURE (When Necessary)

STEP ACTION COMMENTS

1. Run the unit
2. Turn the vacuum trim valve (located under cover Important: Vacuum factory set to – 13
beneath air breather) until desired vacuum Kpa. Higher setting may also be used.
setting is achieved.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Two diagnostic modes are provided on the unit in order to aid fault finding and general
service activity. These are detailed below. If a fault occurs during any of the diagnostics
modes below, the unit will return to normal operation and display the fault alarm.

WARNING : NO MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS OTHER THAN ADJUSTMENT

OF THE VESSEL VACUUM REGULATING VALVE AND THE ADJUSTMEN OF
THE OUTLET LINE RELIEF VALVE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT WHILE THE UNIT
IS RUNNING. BEFORE ALL OTHER MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ENSURE
THAT THE SYSTEM IS ELECTRICALLY SAFE, ISOLATING THE SUPPLY AND
CLOSING THE INLET VALVE.

1. FAULTS AND ACTIONS

PROBLEM CAUSE (S) ACTION (S)

Unit fails to start ● Improrer external power ● Check input power

when start button is connection ● Make sure it matches machine
pushed ● Out of phase specifications
● Low voltage ● Make sure the power cord is the right
size
● Low amp service ● Make sure that it is not out of phase
● Make changes as required
● Power supply cord sizing
● Circuit breaker or fuse tripped ● Reset circuit breakers or replace
on fuses
● main power disconnect or drive ● Check supply power line voltage for
motor match to units design voltage
● contractors
● Control voltage power failure ● Chek circuit breaker/fuse on control
voltage transformer

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● Vacuum pressure too low
● Inlet valve is partially or fully
closed
● Inlet hose improperly sized
Unit fails to run on
automatic
● Cold or high viscosity oil
● Inlet hose obstructed or
pinched
● Restriction in the outlet hose
● Reset or replace the fuse if necessary
If primary circuit breaker/fuse trips
again, the transformer has probably
failed-test continuity
● Replace transformer if necessary If
secondary circuit breaker/fuses trips
again, the problem is most likely low
voltage in the control circuit
● Check components and control
power circuit for problems
● adjust the vacuum setting
● Position inlet valve to full open
● Valve should be "full port" type valve
to reduce restriction and should be
sized as large as the inlet hose
● See specification sheet and change
hose if necessary
● Replace "quick disconnect" with
oversized unit
● Release start button and let vacuum
draw oil into the unit
● Wait one minute then repeat the
operation twice or until oil in sight glass
on oil reservoir is at midpoint
● Unit should now run on automatic
● Straighten or replace
● Repair or replace so that there are no
restrictions
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● High level of oil in Vacuum
Chamber
"High Oil Level"
● High Vacuum in vacuum
Alarm
chamber
● outlet oil pump motor is not
operating
● Problem with the outlet hose
● Outlet/Final filters are plugged
● Improper unit installation
● Unit must be located at or
above reservoir height
● Heater failure
● Thermocouple Failure
Oil temperature will
(Temperature will not reach set
not reach desired
point and will vary by more than
operating point
5C)
● Heater circuit breaker/fuse is
tripped
● Check the rating on the inlet hose
● Drain Vacuum Chamber
● adjust vacuum pressure
● Check for free rotation If free, check
contractor for overload
● Reset if necessary
● Restriction or incorrect sizing
● See specification sheet for proper
sizing
● Check indicator for dirty element
● Replace filter element
● Reservoir must be below or level with
the unit unless optional solenoid
operated inlet shuf-off valve is installed
● Check continuity on each leg of the
heater element's
● Replace if necessary
● Replace with the identical type
● The controller and thermocouple are
factory tuned and the use of other
thermocouple may cause malfunction
of the heating circuit
● See spare parts list in this manual for
the correct part number and
description
● Reset circuit breaker or replace fuses
● Check continuity of heater (s) for
short
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● Barometric pressure change
from a weather system
● Sudden introduction of water
into oil during normal operation
● Vacuum gauge is
Vacuum level varies malfunctioning or is broken
without manual
adjustment
● Vacuum leak in system
● If a short is not the problem, check
the circuit breaker & fuses for defects
or weakness
● Adjusting the air bleed inlet valve will
compensate for changes in
● Barometric pressure
● Vacuum will "seek" it's own level
when operating with high water
content-as water is removed from the
oil, the vacuum will automatically
increase
● Replace vacuum gauge
● Vacuum gauges are sensitive to
vibration and shock
● Vacuum gauges should be replaced
annually to prevent false readings
● Check for leaks by shutting off the oil
inlet valve and air bleed inlet valve
● Operate the unit manually-when
vacuum reaches -24 in Hg, shut off the
unit
● If the vacuum holds for less than 30
seconds a leak is present
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2. CONTROL PANEL LAMP INDICATORS INFORMATION
LAMP(S)
INFORMATION(S)
INDICATOR NAME
 High level of oil in vacuum
chamber
HIGH LEVEL  High Vacuum in vacuum
chamber
Outlet oil pump motor is not
operating or broken
Problem with the outlet hose
Outlet/Final filters are plugged
● Final filter 2nd stage is
PRE-FILTER BLOCK blocked/plugged
● Final filter 1st stage is
FINAL-FILTER BLOCK block/plugged
● Electrical motors trip indication
TRIP for pumps (inlet and outlet
pumps, and vacuum pump).
ACTIONS (S)
● Drain the fluid from vacuum
chamber
● adjust vacuum pressure
● Check for free rotation If free,
check contractor for overload
 Reset if necessary
 Restriction or incorrect sizing
 See specification sheet for proper
sizing
 Check indicator for dirty element
 Replace filter element
 Push RESET button to release the
alarm
 Replace the filter element
 See maintenance for filter
replacement procedure
 Push RESET button to release the
alarm
 Replace the filter element
 See maintenance for filter
replacement procedure
 Check the setting of the thermal
overload for the motors
 Replace the thermal overload if
broken
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  This push button is to drain  This mode is automatic operation
remain fluid in the vacuum and the outlet pump will
chamber when the oil automatically stop when level of
DRAIN
purification stopped and the fluid inside of vacuum chamber
unit will not be operated in below low level
long time
 This push button is to release
RESET or override alarms
SWICTH CONTROL  is a switch selector for 220
ON – OFF VAC control system
 is an indication for heater unit
HEATER ON
 This lamp is indicated that the  Re-connect and change the R,S,T.
PHASE FAILURE RELAY phase of power supply is fault. Power cord

 This push button is to start oil

START OIL PURIFIER
purification system
 This push button is to stop oil
STOP OIL PURIFIER purification system
 the remaining fluid inside of
vacuum chamber is
automatically pumped back to
oil reservoir
 This push button is to force
EMERGENCY STOP
the oil purification stopped

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APPENDICES

TITLE
1. CONSUMABLE PARTS
- Pre Filter– HP107L18-1MV – 2.5 Micron
- Final Filter – HP107L18-1MV – 1 Micron
- Air Breather – BT45N16-DX
- Lube Oil Vacuum pump – ZSO – Multilube 100

2. GENERAL ASSEMBLY – KHV-F15

- Flow diagram
- Isometric A
- Isometric B
- Isometric C
- Top View
- View A
- View B
- View C
- View D

3. Electrical schematic sheets

- Wiring Power Line
- Wiring Control Line

4. Manufacturers data sheets

- Electrical Motor – Aero (4.1 KW)
- Vacuum Pump – Gardner Denver – V-VC40
- Gear Pump – Marzhocchi – ALPP2-D-20-FG
- Delta Pressure Switch – Midwest Intrument – 522A – 025V - AE

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