Membrane Filter Elements
16 Operating Manual Status: 06/2001/01
5.4 Plate shifting system
Advice on using the membrane filter elements
Checking the proper operation of the plate shifting system:
• After installing the filter elements in the press frame, the correct operation of the
plate shifting system (if existing) must be checked.
Warning
• Maintain a sufficient safety distance to the moving parts of the system.
• Do not reach into the plate conveyor or between the filter elements while they are in
motion.
• Always observe and check the statutory or other specified safety equipment.
• Observe the operating regulations of the filter press manufacturer.
Note
• Adjust the acceleration and drive forces of the plate shifting system to the type of
material (e.g. polypropylene) of the filter elements.
• When the filter elements are picked up by the shifting system by the handle, sudden
acceleration must be avoided.
This applies to the shifting of a filter element, both for opening the chamber and for
the delay phase when laying down the filter elements.
Excessive acceleration or delay forces lead to breakage of the handles and filter
elements, or to the mounting bolts being torn out.
• Membrane filter elements must not rotate around their axes or be shifted at an angle
to the direction of movement when they are being moved.
This will result in damage to the filter cloths or the filter elements.
Checking the sliding surfaces on sidebar machines:
• To keep handle wear to a minimum, check the slide surfaces of the side bar
machines for proper surface condition.
WARNING
