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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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

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1. Introduction

1.1 General description

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:

For the models from 15 to 100 (Figures in Chapter 11):


» one active carbon filters (Figure 4 ref. 4), which has the power to adsorb CO2;
» an adsorption/regeneration electric blower (Figure 4 ref. 3), which collects the
air to be scrubbed from the store as well as clean air from outside in order to
regenerate the active carbon filter;

For the models from 150 to 600 (Figures in Chapter 8):


» two active carbon filters (Figure 4 ref. 5/6), which have the power to adsorb
CO2;
» an adsorption electric blower (Figure 4 ref. 3), which collects the air to be
scrubbed from the store;
» a regeneration electric blower (Figure 4 ref. 4), which collects clean air from
outside to regenerate the two active carbon filters.
The unit, together with special distribution valves, is enclosed in a structure, on which a
control panel is provided for completely automatic machine control.
It is essential for air exhausted from the store to be free of flammable gases,
fumes or vapours, such as combustible gases, solvents or paint vapours, which
could cause fires or internal explosions.

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1.2 Using the manual

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.

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 150-200-300-400-600

Fig. 1

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1.3 Warranty conditions

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.

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2. Summary of the marking data

scrubber model IS 15 IS 25 IS 50 IS 65 IS 80 IS 100


CO2 adsorption (Kg) in 24
15 25 50 65 80 100
h in an atmosphere at 3%
Type of filter used Active carbon
Operating voltage 380-420 Volt three-phase 50Hz
Installed power (KW) 0,4 0,4 0,85 0,85 1,5 1,5
Absorbed power (kW)* 0,2 0,2 0,5 0,5 1,2
Weight (Kg) 185 220 320 350 400 650
Connection 1”G. 2”G. 2”G. 2”G. 2”G. 4”G.
Noise level (dB(A)) ** 60 60 72 72 74 74

scrubber model IS150 IS200 IS300 IS400 IS600


CO2 adsorption (Kg) in 24 h in
150 200 300 400 600
an atmosphere at 3%
Type of filter used Active carbon
Operating voltage 380-420 Volt three-phase 50Hz
Installed power (KW) 1.5 3.0 8 8 15
Absorbed power (kW)* 1,2 2,0 4,3 5,6 10,6
Weight (Kg) 950 1150 1300 1450 1700
Connection 4”G. 4”G. 4”G. 4”G. 5”G.
Noise level (dB(A)) ** 74 76 79 80 80

* 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).

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BLACK RED

ROOM
EXT.
BLUE YELLOW
450 300 500 300 450

ø 4" G.
2 150
1 3

2035
Is
ol
ce
ll

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
ol
ce
ll

2200 1100 40

IS 600
Fig. 2a

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3. Safety warnings

3.1 General information

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.

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3.2 Risk analysis

Table of risks in normal operating conditions.


SOLUTIONS ADOPTED TO
NATURE OF THE HAZARD RISKS
PREVENT RISKS
Hazards of an electrical nature Indirect contacts. Do not remove the panels
Electrostatic phenomena
Hazards of a mechanical Contact with moving parts. Do not remove the panels
nature Broken pipes inside and outside
the machine due to
overpressure or vacuum.
Hazards of a chemical nature Leakage of air with low oxygen Constantly check the values
or saturated with CO2 due to indicated by the analyzer
malfunction of the system.
Hazards of a physical nature Noise Sound insulation of noisy parts.
Preventive and protective
measures adopted by the user
Hazards of an ergonomic Posture Preventive and protective
nature measures adopted by the user

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Table of risks during maintenance operations
SOLUTIONS ADOPTED TO
NATURE OF THE HAZARD RISKS
PREVENT RISKS
Hazards of an electrical nature Direct and indirect contacts. Disconnect the power supply
Electrostatic phenomena before removing panels.
Hazards of a mechanical Contact with moving parts. Disconnect the power and
nature Broken pipes inside and outside compressed air supply
the machine due to (hydraulic parts) before
overpressure or vacuum. removing panels.
Check the pressure/vacuum
safety devices on the line
towards the store

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

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4. Personnel training.
Only operators who have received suitable information and instruction by the test
technician are considered competent and authorized personnel.

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.

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6. Transport
IS type CO2 scrubbers can be easily transported with a fork lift truck. The lifting points are
indicated in Figure 3 (for the models IS 15-100 see chapter 11). Make sure the forks
project from the far side of the machine.
It is very important for handling operations to be carried out taking care to avoid impacts
that could cause permanent damage to the machine.
If the machine has already been unpacked, all disconnected or moving parts must be
fastened securely prior to lifting.
Loitering or remaining in the area in which loading and unloading operations
take place is strictly prohibited.
Acceleration and deceleration during lifting and translation must remain within the safety
limits.

IS 150-200-300-400-600

Fig. 3

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7. Installation instructions

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.

7.2 General installation criteria

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:

“DANGER: this machine may start up without prior warning”.

7.3 Electrical connection

The equipment is designed to operate at 400V, three-phase, 50 Hz. Connection must be


performed according to the diagram provided in the appendix of this manual; the line
must be protected by a high sensitivity circuit breaker switch.
At the connection point of the machine the presumed short circuit current must not
exceed 15 kA.
Check the direction of rotation of the motors.
A copy of the wiring diagram of the machine can be found inside the switchboard.

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7.4 Compressed air connection

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.

7.5 Connection of the suction, delivery and discharge pipes


Four connectors, shown in the diagrams in Figures 2 and 2a, are positioned on the
machine: these must be connected to the following pipes:
RED connector → Store air suction.
YELLOW connector → Delivery of scrubbed air to the store.
BLACK connector → Discharge of the air used for regeneration.
BLUE connector → Suction of the regeneration air.
The pipes must be PVC.
The discharge air pipe (BLACK stamp) must discharge outside following the shortest route,
while fresh air can be sucked in directly by the nozzle of the machine (BLUE). In the case
in which the air is sucked in from outside through a pipe, this must be positioned far from
the discharge pipe to prevent suction of air with a high content of previously eliminated
CO2.
It is also essential to avoid suction of dusts to prevent clogging the valves and changes in
the active carbon.

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To prevent jeopardizing the yield of the equipment, the suction and delivery pipes in the
store must not exceed 50 metres in length; if this is not possible, contact Isolcell Italia
S.p.A. directly for advice on how to set up the system.
Bear in mind that the equipment is supplied by the factory for scrubbing the CO2 of only
one CA store. In the case of more than one store, it is necessary to install complementary
automatisms (motorized or pneumatic valves, etc.). The connections for suction and
discharge of regeneration air remain unchanged, while valves that oblige suction and
delivery to one store at a time must be installed for connections to the stores.

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8. Operation and method of use

8.1 Operating principle

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.

At the end of the regeneration phase, in the scrubbers IS + N2 nitrogen is injected in


order to lower the oxygen level in the regenerated sieve (the figure 4a shows the
functioning diagram of the IS scrubbers with nitrogen injection).

This procedure allows a considerable saving in power.


If the equipment is operated by a programmer with a system for measuring the oxygen in
the store, oxygen can be automatically regulated using of the valve provided for this
purpose inside the machine. Refer to the wiring diagram for connection and control of this
valve. This is possible whether the machine serves one store or more than one store.
The adsorption capacity of the active carbon filters depends on the quantity of CO2
present in the atmosphere of the store to be treated: the higher the quantity of CO 2, the
greater the yield of the machine will be. The adsorption capacities of the various models at
3% in 24 hours are summarized in the technical data.

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The appliance can also be managed with the program Isosoft 2000, for real time control of
machine operation.
The operating diagram is shown in Figure 4 (for the models IS 15-100 see chapter 11).

ROOM

1 2

3 4

5 6

IS 150-200-300-400-600
Fig. 4

LEGEND FIGURE 5

1./ 2. 4-way change-over valve


3. Regeneration electric blower
4. Adsorption electric blower (sealed)
5./6. Active carbon adsorption filter
7. Oxygen injection valve

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N2 ROOM

7
8

1 2

3 4

9
5 6

IS 150-200-300-400-600
Fig. 4A

LEGENDA FIGURA 4 a.

1./ 2. 4-way change-over valve


3. Regeneration electric blower
4. Adsorption electric blower (sealed)
5./6. Active carbon adsorption filter
7. Oxygen injection valve
8. Electric valve for control of nitrogen injection
9. Check valve

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8.2 Controls

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.

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Behind the front panel a thermal relay is positioned to protect the electric motor of each
blower: in the event of operation, the relay must be reset by pressing the key positioned
on the element (see par. 9.2 troubleshooting).

8.3 Information on the screens

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 2nd screen


STORE N° 7 PC CYCLE TIME 999
TIME 99999 AL TIME 12:24:36
3rd screen 4th screen
POS VALVE 1 = 1 LAST DIFF PRESS AL
POS VALVE 2 = 1 ACT AL V1 POS 1

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).

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3rd screen:
pos valve 1=1: this indicates that the 4-way valve number 1 is in position 1.
pos valve 2=1: this indicates that the 4-way valve number 2 is in position 1.
The valves can be in two positions (1 or 2).
4th screen:
Last diff pres al: this indicates the last alarm recorded
Act al v1 pos 1: this indicates any alarms present.

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8.4 User menu

The IS can be programmed through the user menu to manage adsorption of CO 2 up to a


maximum of eight stores. The cycle times can also be varied.
To access the user menu follow the procedure below (ref. Fig. 5 cap. 8.2):
» Make sure the selector 5 is in position 0.

» 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)

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Setting the operating time of the machine on store 7
CO2onTIME 7 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 8
CO2onTIME 8 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 6.00 0 minutes
- at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the opening time of the oxygen valve on store
O2onTIME 1 1 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 0 minutes
6.00 - at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the opening time of the oxygen valve on store
O2onTIME 2 2 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 0 minutes
6.00 - at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the opening time of the oxygen valve on store
O2onTIME 3 3 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 0 minutes
6.00 - at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the opening time of the oxygen valve on store
O2onTIME 4 4 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 0 minutes
6.00 - at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the opening time of the oxygen valve on store
O2onTIME 5 5 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 0 minutes
6.00 - at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the opening time of the oxygen valve on store
O2onTIME 6 6 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 0 minutes
6.00 - at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the opening time of the oxygen valve on store
O2onTIME 7 7 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 0 minutes
6.00 - at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Setting the opening time of the oxygen valve on store
O2onTIME 8 8 with fixed start-up 4 times per day (at 24.00 - at 0 minutes
6.00 - at 12.00 - at 18.00)
Indicates the numeric code of the last alarm recorded
LAST AL which may be set to 0 to cancel the relative message 0 code
on the alarms screen
N.B. THE NUMBER OF STORES CAN VARY FROM 1 TO 8 DEPENDING ON THE N° SET BY THE
TECHNICIANS
N.B. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF OPERATING HOURS OF THE MACHINE SET ON THE VARIOUS
STORES MUST NOT EXCEED 24 HOURS IN ORDER NOT TO INFLUENCE THE START-UP PROGRAM
OF THE NEXT BAND.

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8.5 List of parameters

Cycle T Duration of adsorption/regeneration change-over cycles (expressed in


seconds)
Int. N2 ON – OFF, enables or disables continuous operation of automatic intake of
nitrogen during change-overs.
Day;month;year; Recording of date and time.
hour;min;sec
CO2 on time 1 * Duration of scrubber operation in minutes for the store of reference. The
number indicates the store (from 1 to 8). The operation is repeated 4 times
a day at six-hourly intervals.
O2 on time 1 * Duration of oxygen intake valve operation for the store of reference.
Operates at each call of the CO2 scrubber.
Last al Visualizes the last alarm recorded. If set to 0 resets the alarms memory.

* 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.

8.6 Description of alarms

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.

8.7 Shut-down operation

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.

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9. Instructions for cleaning, maintenance and repairs

Important! Before carrying out any maintenance operations the machine must
be stopped and disconnected from the mains power and compressed air
supplies.

9.1 Cleaning and maintenance

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.

Important! If the working temperature is below the temperature of the stores to be


scrubbed, condensate will probably form causing permanent damage to the active carbon.

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.

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9.2 Troubleshooting

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.

Display off - lack of tension - check power supply


- fuse blown - replace fuse
Display normal, - Times program set - Check times program
but machine will incorrectly - Check the remote switch coil, check
not start up - Remote control switch the electrical contacts of the remote
faulty switch
- Internal fuse blown - Check internal fuse
Thermic alarm - Operation of the thermal - Check phases of power supply;
relay of a blower motor; - Remove condense water or
- Lack of one phase obstacles in the pipes;
- Water in one blower After having solved the trouble,
- Defective movement of the unscrew the control panel of the
motor machine, take it out and press the
reset key of the thermal relay behind
the control panel.
Valve block alarm - Internal valves not - Check the valve actuator and the
completely closed valves for faults.
- Low compressed air - Check the pressure of the
pressure (<5bar) compressed air supplying the
- Malfunction of PLC machine.
- Check operation of the limit switch
- Replace the PLC located in the
machine switchboard.

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Air pressure alarm - Insufficient compressed air - Check the compressed air system
pressure on the valves (only for control with manifolds)
- Compressed air pressure
<4bar on the valves
Differential - Operation of differential - Check motorized valves on header.
pressure alarm pressure switch on delivery A valve may be blocked (only for
and suction pipes. control with headers)

Before performing any operations on the machine, make sure that the power
supply is disconnected and that there is no pressure in the circuit.

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10. Dismantling and disposal
When the unit has to be displaces, you should first of all electrically isolate it by
interrupting tension and disconnecting the supply cable.

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.

● There are no particulars containing cadmium.

● There are no particulars containing amianthus

● 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.

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11. Figures IS models 15 – 100

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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Fig. 2
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IS 50-65-80
Fig. 2

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IS 100
Fig. 2

IS 15-25-50-65-80-100

Fig. 3

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ROOM

1. 3-way change-over valve


2. 3-way change-over valve
1 2
3. Electric blower
3 4. Active carbon filter
5. Oxygen injection valve

Fig. 4

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