Operating instructions

SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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ACD-1500Degasser
GENERAL
This section includes initial and normal startup shutdown procedures for the ACD-1500 Degasser,
as well as emergency shutdown.
OPERATING SAFETY
WARNING! ALL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL MUST READ
AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
WORKING WITH THE EQUIPMENT.
INITIAL STARTUP
The initial startup procedure should be used when the equipment is being started for the first time,
or when equipment has been returned to use after an extended period out of service.
1. Verify that all operators and maintenance personnel have read and understand all operating
and safety information in Section 2.
2. Confirm that equipment has been installed in accordance with Section 3.
3. Check that correct electric power configuration is available in accordance with Section 3.
4. Be sure that all operators and maintenance personnel are clear of equipment before applying
electric power to vacuum pump and centrifugal pump.
10. Open fused disconnect that supplies electric power to the machine. Press START button on
the electrical control panel to turn on the centrifugal pump motor and exhaust fan motor.
Liquid will then be drawn into the pump and circulated up to the spray tank. Check that
centrifugal pump turns in proper direction to draw in liquid; if direction is opposite, reverse two
electrical leads.
Note! If rotation is opposite, connections are reversed. Refer to Section 3 for
proper connection procedure.
NORMAL STARTUP AND OPERATION
The following procedure shall be performed at each machine startup:
1. Be sure that all operators and maintenance personnel are clear of the equipment before
applying electric power to vacuum pump and centrifugal pump.
2. Turn on electric power to degasser.
3. Press START button on the electrical control panel to turn on the centrifugal pump motor and
exhaust fan motor to begin circulating mud through the degasser.