Finish-thompson BE-15/15C Manuel d'utilisateur

1BE-15/15CService ManualCOOLANT RECYCLING SYSTEMComplete information for all units manufactured from 1991 to present ! Version 1.3October 2005OBSOLET

10 Troubleshooting Chart This troubleshooting section will list a Problem with the Possible Causes. The Possible Causes will be in the recommended

11 Service Procedures IMPORTANT: If performing troubleshooting procedures and an electrical component is found to be defective, it is important to

12 PROBLEM: UNIT WILL NOT TURN ON. Possible Cause 1: No or Improper Electrical Power. Electrical shock hazard present. Electrical servicing sh

13 If the LED on the Level Control Board still does not light, place a jumper wire between wire #21 and wire #22 on the Level Control Board. If the

14 Possible Cause 4 & 5: On/off Switch is defective and/or Level Control Board’s relay not closing. There is a small relay mounted to the

15 PROBLEM: PREMATURE SHUTDOWN. Possible Cause 1: Electrical power outage. If power to the unit is interrupted (even for a second), the unit

16 1. Vacuum/circulation Pump motor is not coming on.  For units E91 or older, the motor is supposed to run as soon as the unit is turned on.

17 4. Cooling control system may be faulty (units F91 through I91). The TAS1 temperature sensor is located on the top of the Process Tank (It is a

18 6. Vacuum/circulation Pump motor is not coming on.  For units E91 to E92, check the pump motor’s contactor in the unit’s circuit box (upper

19 1. Improper maintenance. If the Process Tank is not drained after every run and the Residues are slow to drain, most likely there is a Residue b

2“BE SERIES” BE-15/15C SERVICE MANUAL Version 1.3 Introduction This service manual and troubleshooting guide for the BE-15/15C takes the technician

20 PROBLEM: ALL 11 GALLONS OF DISTILLATE GO INTO THE PROCESSED WATER DRUM. Possible Cause 1 & 2: Loose wire on TAS3 or TAS3 is defective or

21 PROBLEM: ALL 11 GALLONS OF DISTILLATE GO INTO THE RECYCLED GLYCOL DRUM. Possible Cause 1 & 2: Wires/terminals on TAS3 are touching or TAS3

22 PROBLEM: LESS THAN 3 1/2 GALLONS OF RESIDUE DRAINS AFTER PROCESSING. Possible Cause 1: Clogged Drain Valve. CAUTION: Do not open the fill val

23  If the LED goes out, then the probe itself is making contact to ground. This can be confirmed by checking continuity between the terminal on t

24 PROBLEM: UNIT KEEPS RUNNING AFTER THE ON/OFF SWITCH IS OFF. Electrical shock hazard present. Electrical servicing should be performed by a qu

25 PROBLEM: UNIT RUNS LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NOTHING OR LITTLE PRODUCED. Electrical shock hazard present. Electrical servicing should be perf

26 PROBLEM: CIRCUIT BREAKER AT POWER MAIN KEEPS TRIPPING. Possible Cause 1: Wiring short to ground. Check all wires for continuity to ground.

27 PROBLEM: LOW VACUUM READINGS AFTER DIVERT (LESS THAN -24” Hg.) Possible Cause 1: Pump Reservoir is low. Check whether the Pump Reservoir is

28 Possible Cause 5: Stuck/faulty Divert Solenoid Valve. Determine whether the Divert Valve is stuck between two positions. During normal opera

29 PROBLEM: PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE KEEPS DISCHARGING. Possible Cause 1: Stuck/faulty Divert Solenoid Valve. Determine whether the Divert Valve i

3 Safety Precautions WARNING: READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THIS SERVICE MANUAL AND THE “BE SERIES” OPERATION MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING,

30 PROBLEM: DISCOLORED RECYCLED GLYCOL. Possible Cause 1: No problem. This can be normal. Recycled Glycol from a BE unit will have a variety o

31 LEVEL CONTROL BOARD REPLACEMENT: Disconnect electrical power to the BE unit before replacing the Level Control Board. When replacing a Level C

32 DIVERT VALVE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT: Disconnect electrical power to the BE unit before repairing or replacing the Divert Solenoid Valve. Repai

33SOLENOID COILSTEM ASSEMBLYSPRING SEATPLUNGER ASSEMBLYPINSVALVE BODYDISCDISC SPRINGHEX CAPCLIPDIVERT SOLENOID VALVEEXPLODED VIEW

34 Replacing the Divert Valve: 1. Find the Divert Valve in the piping of the unit. It is brass in color and has a large hex nut on one side. If y

35 HEATER BAND REPLACEMENT: Parts Required: Quantity Part Number Description 1 J101104 Heater Band 1 J101499 Heater Band Strap, upper 1 J10231

36 9. Position the Ceramic Terminal Caps over the studs on the Heater Band and reconnect the electrical wires (it is not critical which wire goes o

37PLASTIC SKINTANK INSULATIONBOTTOM OUTSIDE INSULATIONHEATER BAND INSULATIONPROCESS TANKWELD SEAMWIRES #6 AND #7LOWER STRAP (WITH LOOP)UPPER STRAP

38 VACUUM/CIRCULATION PUMP SERVICING: The Vacuum/circulation Pump is located on top of the Pump Reservoir. This centrifugal-type pump is powered b

39 Pump and motor disassembly: 1. Set the pump and motor assembly onto the motor fan cover so that the pump is facing upright on the workbench. 2.

4 Getting Started SEQUENCE OF OPERATION: To better service a BE-Series coolant reclaimer, understanding each step of the operational sequence is n

40CRITICAL DISTANCE!GAP BETWEEN IMPELLERAND HOUSING MUST BE.020" +/-.005MOTORMOTOR MOUNTING PLATESET SCREWSMOTOR ADAPTORSEALHOUSING COVERIMPELLE

41 Location Diagrams and Parts Lists This section provides a comprehensive list of most replaceable parts on a BE unit. Since this model has been d

42PRESSURE RELIEF VALVECONDENSERSIDE PLASTIC SKINTOP PLASTIC SKINTO VACUUM GAGEDIVERT SOLENOID VALVERECYCLED GLYCOL HOSECIRCUIT BOXRADIATORFAN/MOTORT

43CIRCUIT BOX/ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS:120 VOLT UNITS E91 THRU E92LEVEL CONTROL BOARDTEMPERATUREACTUATEDSWITCH (TAS)CONTACTORSON/OFF SWITCHTERMINAL STRI

44CIRCUIT BOX/ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS:240 VOLT UNITS F92 OR NEWERTERMINAL STRIPON/OFF SWITCHLEVEL CONTROL BOARDTEMPERATUREACTUATEDSWITCH (TAS)CONTACTOR

45DIVERT VALVETO PROCESSED WATER HOSEVACUUM HOSERECYCLED GLYCOL HOSEELBOWFROM PROCESS TANKBE-15 "WATER-COOLED" DISTILLATE PIPING AND HOSE L

46 BE-15/15C PARTS LIST: UNITS A91 THRU E92 Part # Description Notes M100860 Aspirator NO LONGER OFFERED J101135 Barbed Hose Fitting For 1/2” h

47 BE-15/15C PARTS LIST: UNITS F92 AND NEWER Part # Description Notes M100860 Aspirator NO LONGER OFFERED J101135 Barbed Hose Fitting For 1/2”

48 Electrical Schematics The schematics of the electrical components and wiring are presented in a ladder configuration. The proper schematic for

49GNDVACUUM PUMP MOTORTANK HEATERL1L29117611C1-1C1-2C2-2C2-1HEATERMTR1TAS3SOL2DIVERTER SWITCH &SOLENOID VALVEON/OFF SWITCHLEVEL CONTROL3LOW LEVEL

5 MODEL DETERMINATION: The first step is to determine the model of the unit. This depends on the type of cooling system used. There are three

5015TAS11818 GNDVACUUM PUMP MOTORTANK HEATERL1L298761L11L1C1-1C1-2C2-2C2-1HEATERMTR1131314TAS3 C1SOL2DIVERTER SWITCH &SOLENOID VALVECOOLING WATER

511818 GNDVACUUM PUMP MOTORTANK HEATERL1L298761L11L1C1-1C1-2C2-2C2-1HEATERMTR1131314TAS3 C1SOL2DIVERTER SWITCH &SOLENOID VALVEON/OFF SWITCHLEVEL

5215TAS11818 GNDVACUUM PUMP MOTORTANK HEATERL1L298761L11L1C1-1C1-3C1-4C1-2HEATERMTR1131314TAS3 C1SOL2DIVERTER SWITCH &SOLENOID VALVECOOLING WATER

5318 GNDVACUUM PUMP MOTORTANK HEATERL1L298761L11L1C1-1C1-3C1-4C1-2HEATERMTR11314TAS3 C1SOL2DIVERTER SWITCH& SOLENOID VALVEON/OFF SWITCHLEVEL CONT

54 Notes Finish Thompson Inc. 921 Greengarden Road Erie, PA 16501-1591 USA Ph. 814-455-4478 Fax 814-455-8518 Technic

6HISTORY OF DESIGN CHANGES: Take special note of the serial number of the unit. This number can be found on a nameplate located on the left sid

7 Maintenance Schedule MINIMUM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS: Regular maintenance and upkeep is the key to preventing problems with “BE Series” equipme

8 Semi-annually:  HEAT EXCHANGER - Clean the finned-tube surfaces of the radiator by blowing compressed air through the fins from the inside to

9 Storing the BE unit:  PREPARE THE COOLING SYSTEM - Drain and clean the Pump Reservoir per the instructions in the “Maintenance Schedule” sec