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IS - Inglese Rev 06.01
IS - Inglese Rev 06.01
IS - Inglese Rev 06.01
AND MAINTENANCE
IS
Serial n°
CE
Contents
Contents.................................................................................................................. 2
1. Introduction......................................................................................................... 3
1.1 General description......................................................................................... 3
1.2 Using the manual............................................................................................ 4
1.3 Warranty conditions........................................................................................ 5
2. Summary of the marking data............................................................................... 6
3. Safety warnings................................................................................................... 8
3.1 General information......................................................................................... 8
3.2 Risk analysis................................................................................................... 9
4. Personnel training............................................................................................... 11
5. Intended use...................................................................................................... 11
6. Transport........................................................................................................... 12
7. Installation instructions....................................................................................... 13
7.1 Unpacking..................................................................................................... 13
7.2 General installation criteria............................................................................. 13
7.3 Electrical connection...................................................................................... 13
7.4 Compressed air connection............................................................................ 14
8. Operation and method of use.............................................................................. 16
8.1 Operating principle........................................................................................ 16
8.2 Controls........................................................................................................ 19
8.3 Information on the screens............................................................................ 20
8.4 User menu.................................................................................................... 22
8.5 List of parameters......................................................................................... 24
8.6 Description of alarms..................................................................................... 24
8.7 Shut-down operation..................................................................................... 24
9. Instructions for cleaning, maintenance and repairs................................................ 25
9.1 Cleaning and maintenance............................................................................. 25
9.2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 26
10. Dismantling and disposal................................................................................... 28
11. Figures IS models 15 – 100............................................................................... 29
IS, are special continuous cycle CO2 scrubbers suitable to maintain the set level of this gas
in controlled atmosphere (CA) stores for fruit with ULO system.
These are particularly suitable when extremely low CO2 and oxygen storage levels are
required.
The CO2 scrubbing unit is mainly composed of:
This manual is valid exclusively for model IS CO2 scrubbers with the serial number
indicated on the first page of the manual.
The plate with the identifying data of the machine and manufacturer is located on the
frame and its position is shown in Figure 1 (for the models IS 15-100 see chapter 11).
The instruction manual describes how to use the machine to obtain safe operation,
excellent yield and extend its useful life. Therefore, it is advisable to read this manual
carefully before setting the equipment at work in order to guarantee, from the beginning,
correct handling, regular operation and adequate maintenance.
The present manual for use and maintenance is an integral part of the machine: keep it in
a safe place for any further consultation.
Italia S.p.A.
TYPE
YEAR V
IS 150-200-300-400-600
Fig. 1
Pursuant to article 1495 of the Italian Civil Code, Isolcell Italia S.p.A is liable when defects
in conformity occur within the term of one year from delivery.
In the event of breakdown or incorrect operation, switch off the machine and do not
tamper with it. All repairs must be carried out exclusively by technical personnel
authorized by Isolcell Italia S.p.A. Failure to comply with this condition will result in
cancellation of the warranty and exemption of the manufacturer from all responsibilities.
* The absorbed power was measured during testing; absorption of electric current by the
blower motor will increase as a function of the length of the pipes.
** The noise level is measured in weighted decibels (A) with the machine correctly
installed.
The overall dimensions of the machine are described in Figures 2 and 2a according to
model (for the models IS 15-100 see chapter 11).
ROOM
EXT.
BLUE YELLOW
450 300 500 300 450
ø 4" G.
2 150
1 3
2035
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2000 1000 40
IS 150-200-300-400
Fig. 2
BLACK RED
ROOM
EXT.
BLUE YELLOW
550 300 500 300 550
ø 4" G.
2 150
1 3
2035
Is
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2200 1100 40
IS 600
Fig. 2a
The machine is shrouded and closed, with the exception of the top part, which is grilled to
guarantee adequate cooling of the fan motor. There is no risk of objects dropping inside
the machine or insertion of the operator's fingers.
After being started, as soon as the set parameters are reached the machine switches to
stand-by. Automatic reset only takes place after variations in the pre-set conditions. This
phase does not cause risks of any type.
The following instructions must be complied with.
- The machine must be positioned as far as possible from workplaces that require the
fixed presence of workers.
- Installation, operation, maintenance and repairs must be performed by authorized
and skilled personnel.
- Before carrying out any type of operation on the machine it is essential to
disconnect the power supply and the compressed air supply, particularly before operations
during which the panels must be removed.
- The user must maintain the safety conditions of the machine efficient at all times,
guaranteeing the necessary maintenance operations (programmed, regular, etc.).
- The operator is obliged to comply with current laws (including local regulations if
these are more restrictive) on the subject of safety and hygiene at work.
- If any rule concerning safety indicated in this manual does not comply with local
laws, the more restrictive of the two must be applied.
- In normal working conditions the use of particular PPE is not considered necessary
(with the exception of those required by the user's risk assessment), as with the shrouding
panels correctly mounted the machine does not expose the operator to particular risks
during operation.
- The machine does not require the fixed presence of personnel. It is advisable to
check it periodically.
As the machine is an electrical appliance water must not be used to extinguish
any fires or to perform cleaning operations.
Hazards of a chemical nature Leakage of air with low oxygen If possible, check the oxygen
or saturated with CO2 due to values in the air before
malfunction of the system. performing maintenance
Contact with oil. operations.
Use appropriate P.P.E. (oil
resistant gloves).
Hazards of a physical nature Noise The operation must be
performed with the machine
shut down.
Hazards of an ergonomic Posture Preventive and protective
nature measures adopted by the user
5. Intended use
Only operators authorized and trained to manage the machine and the connected system
are permitted to use it.
The machine has been designed and constructed exclusively to lower the concentration of
CO2 in sealed stores to the established levels.
Isolcell Italia S.p.A. declines all responsibility for injury to persons or damage
to property deriving from any use of the machine other than the use indicated
in this manual.
All other uses must be considered incorrect and thus unreasonable.
IS 150-200-300-400-600
Fig. 3
7.1 Unpacking
The equipment can be easily transported to the working position without removing its
protective covering. After having removed the packaging, check for any visible damage
that might have occurred during transport.
In the event of doubt, do not use the machine and contact Isolcell Italia S.p.A.
The packaging elements (any screws, nails, wood, protective plastic, etc.) must be
disposed of correctly as they are sources or danger and pollution.
The machine must be positioned under cover, protected from weather conditions in a
building with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C; contact Isolcell Italia S.p.A directly
if the building does not comply with these characteristics.
It is essential that the ambient temperature is not below the temperature of
the CA store, in order to prevent water vapour condensate which could
prejudice correct operation (permanent damage to the active carbon).
The machine must be placed on level and stable flooring.
If the machine is connected to a remote control, a sign must be affixed to it with the
following wording well in view:
The internal valves that control change-overs between adsorption and regeneration
phases, are controlled by pneumatic actuators, which require compressed air (5-6 bar). Air
consumption is between 0-5 and 1.5 litres per hour, as a function of the change-over
times set.
To provide the air supply, connect a flexible PVC pipe class PN 20 6x8 to the connection
located on the rear of the machine.
For the scrubbers IS + N2 the nitrogen supply is linked to the relevant connection placed
on the top of the machine in the rear side.
As fas as pipes is concerned the only limits are the diameter (1” gas for the models from
150 to 600 and ½” for the models from 15 to 100) and the Nominal Pressure 10 bar.
The scrubbing process takes place physically. The air in the store utilized for fruit storage
is sucked in by an air cycle machine and made to pass through an active carbon adsorbent
filter. This special filter adsorbs the molecules of CO2 without altering the other
components in the atmosphere. After being scrubbed by the active carbon filter the air is
sent back to the store. Simultaneously, the other electric blower sucks in air without CO 2
from outside and uses it to wash the active carbon and to thus expel the CO2 previously
adsorbed by the filter. Operation is cyclic, meaning the filters are made to work alternately
in adsorption and regeneration according to pre-settable times. In fact, when the active
carbon of the first filter is saturated with CO 2, and therefore when the other filter has been
regenerated, two four-way valves invert the cycle so that the regenerated filter adsorbs
the CO2 from the air in the store, while the saturated filter is regenerated with outside air.
For the models from 15 to 100 the operation principle is the same although the filter is
only one. This will be working alternatively once in absorption and once in regeneration.
ROOM
1 2
3 4
5 6
IS 150-200-300-400-600
Fig. 4
LEGEND FIGURE 5
7
8
1 2
3 4
9
5 6
IS 150-200-300-400-600
Fig. 4A
LEGENDA FIGURA 4 a.
The following control elements are located on the front panel represented in Figure 6:
1 0 2
FU S E
IS
1 2 3 4 5 6
Fig. 6
1. Key: immediate change-over and/or decrease in value in user menu;
2. Key: change screen (same function also in the user menu);
3. Key: increase value in the user menu;
4. Key: memorize value in the user menu;
5. Selector: 1 for manual and continuous operation, 2 for automatic operation. (With
external or programmed control also functions as an emergency shut-down) and 0 for
stop;
6. 24 AC auxiliary line protective fuse;
7. Operation display.
With the switchboard on, with the selector 5 (ref. Fig. 5) in position 1 or 2 different
information can be viewed on the control display, an example of which is given below:
1st screen:
Store n° 7: this shows the number of the store in which the machine is
operating. With the machine off the message “stand-by” or
store n° 0 is viewed.
PC: this appears only if the machine is managed via Personal
Computer by the program Isosoft 2000 and indicates correct
transmission.
ore 99999: total hours of operation of the machine.
AL: this appears if any type of alarm is present (if there is an alarm
the scrubber shuts down automatically). To view the type of
alarm go to 4th screen.
2nd screen:
Cycle time 999: with the machine operating this shows the time remaining
before the next change-over. Time viewed in seconds.
Time 12:24:36: this indicates the current time (clock).
» Press and hold the keys 2 and 3 simultaneously and position the selector 5 to
position 2. Wait for about 5 seconds before releasing the two keys.
» You are now in the user menu. The functions of the keys are explained in
paragraph 8.2.
SCREEN DESCRIPTION SET UNIT
Setting the change-over time of the machine from one
tank to the other in the case of scrubbers with 2 tanks
SET CYC T and the time of the adsorption phase and the time of 480 seconds
the regeneration phase in the case of scrubbers with
1 tank.
Enables or disables continuous operation of the intake
INT N2 OFF OFF/ON
of nitrogen in the tanks during the change-over phase
DAY Setting the day ---- days
MONTH Setting the month ---- months
YEAR Setting the year ---- years
HOUR Setting the hour ---- hours
MINUTES Setting the minutes ---- minutes
SECONDS Setting the seconds ---- seconds
Setting the operating time of the machine on store 1
CO2onTIME 1 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 6.00 0 minutes
- at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the operating time of the machine on store 2
CO2onTIME 2 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 6.00 0 minutes
- at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the operating time of the machine on store 3
CO2onTIME 3 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 6.00 0 minutes
- at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the operating time of the machine on store 4
CO2onTIME 4 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 6.00 0 minutes
- at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the operating time of the machine on store 5
CO2onTIME 5 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 6.00 0 minutes
- at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the operating time of the machine on store 6
CO2onTIME 6 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 6.00 0 minutes
- at 12.00 - at 18.00)
* The programming sequence operates even when communication with the Personal
Computer is interrupted; in this case it is advisable to set all times to 0 and program
operation on each store directly on the machine.
The operation terminates at the end of the adsorption cycle.
The following alarm messages can be visualized on the 4th screen (ref. Par. 8.3):
V1(V2) POS 1 (2) Indicates that a valve (1 or 2) is in the wrong position (1 or 2).
THERMAL Indicates operation of one of the two thermal relays to protect the
blower motors.
AIR PRES Indicates low compressed air pressure for valve control.
DIFF PRES Indicates operation of the safety pressure switch of the air suction and
delivery pipes.
During both automatic and continuous operation the equipment is shut down by
positioning the switch to “0”. If it is to remain idle for extended periods disconnect the
power supply.
Important! Before carrying out any maintenance operations the machine must
be stopped and disconnected from the mains power and compressed air
supplies.
The machine does not require any special maintenance. Before setting it at work each
season, check the condition of the pipes inside and outside the machine, that there are no
gas leakages from connections and that the pipe clamps are tight.
Maintenance on the equipment depends very much on the quality and conditions of work.
In dry environments with low levels of dust, and with working temperatures above 10°C,
the duration of the filter varies from 10,000 to 15,000 hours of operation. In dusty, damp
environments, the adsorption capacity decreases rapidly and the filter must therefore be
replaced more frequently.
In any case, should the yield of the equipment decrease, it is advisable to request a
check-up by Isolcell Italia S.p.A.. Before performing any checks on the switchboard or
inside the machine by removing the panels, make sure the machine is switched off and
that the mains power and compressed air supplies have been disconnected.
Some of the main operating faults are indicated below. If the problem cannot be solved
with the proposed remedy, switch off the machine and contact Isolcell Italia S.p.A.
Important! Before performing any checks on the switchboard or inside the machine by
removing the panels, make sure it is switched off and disconnected from the external
mains power supply.
Before performing any operations on the machine, make sure that the power
supply is disconnected and that there is no pressure in the circuit.
Check there are no parts under pressure, eventually discharge them gradually, without
creating high pressure differentials.
Separate the various components in an homogeneous way.
● The varnishes used for the painting of the metallic parts are free of lead.
● The molecular sieves consists of carbon and should be disposed of as special waste.
If the machine is dismantled it must be separated into homogeneous parts and
disposed of according to the local laws in force.
Italia S.p.A.
A. MEUCCI - STREET 7 - 39055 LAIVES (BZ) - ITALY
TEL. (+ + 39)0471-954050/1/2 - FAX (+ + 39)0471-953575
e-mail:isolcell@ isolcell.it - website: http://www.isolcell.it
TYPE
YEAR V
IS 15-25-50-65-80-100
Fig. 1
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IS 50-65-80
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IS 100
Fig. 2
IS 15-25-50-65-80-100
Fig. 3
Fig. 4