PROGRAM CONTROLLED AUTO FILTER PRESS

Operation & Maintenance Manual

Pressure Filter

Note: please read this operation before you operate

the machine.
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Content
1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................................... ２

2 SAFETY REGULATIONS................................................................................................................................................ ２

3 PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ ６

4 PREPARATIONS BEFORE TEST RUN ........................................................................................................................ ７

5 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS AT SITE........................................................................................................................... ７

6 PROFILE ........................................................................................................................................................................... ９

7 STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE & OPERATING PRINCIPLE .......................................................................... １０

8 ERECTIONS & COMMISSIONING .......................................................................................................................... １４

9 HOW TO CHOOSE AND MAKE THE FILTER CLOTH ........................................................................................ １６

10 OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... １６

11 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLE SHOOTING .......................................................................................................... ２８

12 RANDOM FILES ........................................................................................................................................................ ３０

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1 General

This manual contains information on equipment bearing the article number CH170813.

It is written for the use of installers, operators and maintainers. Manual provided by

Zhongda Bright should be regarded as a part of the equipment to which it relates. It

should be kept for the life of the equipment and passed on to any subsequent purchaser

of the equipment. Any amendments issued by Zhongda Bright should be promptly

inserted into this manual.

HEALTH AND SAFETY STATEMENT

TAKE TIME TO ENSURE THAT YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS

NOT PUT AT RISK. FAILURE TO

OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS, BOTH ELEMENTARY AND THOSE EXPLICIT IN

THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE

TO EQUIPMENT.

2 Safety regulations

The operator must be familiar with the contents of the machine's manual(s) before the

equipment is put into operation and must observe all applicable safety regulations.

Concrete and steel structures to support the equipment must be inspected and approved

by an authorized inspector in accordance with the provisions in force before the

assembly and installation of the equipment.

During operation all safety devices must be in working order and functioning. As a

protection against the unintentional restarting of the machine during repair or other
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work the local control center must be shut off and/or emergency stop switch activated. If

the machine is remote controlled this must be shown on a clearly visible sign with the

following text:

DANGER!

This machine is remote controlled and can start without warning.

2.1 During operation it is not permitted to remain within the danger zone of the
machine.
2.2 Lifting
Always handle the equipment with care during lifting. Use the lifting eyes provided

and/or follow special handling instructions where these are given. In addition to general

practice and local safety regulations the following should be stressed:

• The equipment must be lifted using suitable, approved lifting equipment.

• Detached or loose parts must be properly secured before lifting.

• It is absolutely forbidden to enter into or to remain in the risk zone under a suspended

load.

• Acceleration and retardation during lifting must be kept within safe limits.

2.3 Access
Before any access to the machine or its area of risk the electrical supply must be shut off

and the local circuit breaker locked in the off position. In situations involving

pressurized pipe systems or pressure vessels, it is essential to ascertain what has been

transported in the pipes and that they are depressurized and empty before any operations

are carried out. During maintenance and repair work we take for granted that only

skilled operators completely familiar with the machine are allowed access to the

machine and its area of risk.

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2.4 Recommissioning after maintenance or repair
Before the equipment is started the work carried out shall be checked by an authorized

person to ensure that:

• the work was correctly carried out

• safety equipment functions properly

• all safety devices have been completely assembled

• tools, working equipment and other extraneous articles have been completely

removed.

2.5 Welding
In general the welding of mechanical and electrical equipment should be avoided. If

welding nevertheless must be carried out, the following must be observed:

• weld only after all electric current to the equipment has been switched off

• ground the welding area

• the welding current must not pass through bearings and similar sensitive components

• protect the equipment from damage and/or burning by weld splash

2.6 Responsibility
Zhongda Bright takes no responsibility for damage resulting from failure to observe

these safety regulations, or if ordinary care has not been exercised in handling,

operation, maintenance or repair, even if such is not specifically mentioned in these

regulations. Changes, such as rebuilding or modifying the machine without our

permission, relieve us of all responsibility.

2.7 Electrical safety rules

The main breaker in the main control cabinet disconnects incoming main power.

NOTE! When the main switch is in off position there is still power in the main feed
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cable.

2.7.1 Electrical installation work

All electrical installation work should be made by qualified and skilled personnel using

only suitable materials.

2.7.2 Service work

Simple operations inside the cabinets, when safety guards not need to be dismounted,e.g.

resetting of circuit breakers, can be made with ”power-on”. In all other cases electrical

work on the equipment or inside the cabinet must be made with disconnected power.

When servicing electric motors the safety switch must be used. During such work this

safety switch must be padlocked in off position, in order to prevent any possible starting

of he motor by mistake. Danger board(s) should be put up, warning for the prevailing

electrical work. Service on electric equipment must only be made by qualified and

skilled personnel.

2.7.3 Plant operators

All operators of the pressure filter must be informed of the instructions stated here.

2.7.4 Emergency shutdowns

There are emergency switches placed in the equipment. For emergencies
endangering operators or the entire equipment, these switches should be used to stop
moving parts and to cut out the electric power. The pressure filter is then completely
stopped.
NOTE! There is still main power in the control cabinets.
Before resetting an emergency switch it must be made sure that no person is within
the danger area of moving parts. After that the switch can be reset. The pressure filter
can, however, not be restarted without resetting the emergency shutdown relay.

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3 Precautions

3.1 Please read the Operation Instructions carefully before using the filter press for the
first time.
3.2 Please examine carefully if the filter cloth is of the right specifications and comply
with technical requirements, if there is any damage to the cloth, or if the filter cloth
has any folds.
3.3 Please check if the plates are arranged properly, and if the seal surfaces the filter
plates are clean.
3.4 Feeding pressure should not exceed the rated pressure (12 bars), otherwise the
filter press will not work properly.
3.5 At the beginning of the filtration, the feeding valve should be opened little by little,
the filtrate may be a little turbid at first, but it will become clear a little later.
3.6 When washing the plates and the cloth, please avoid water splashing onto the
hydraulic power pack or the electric control cabinet.
3.7 The overflow valve has been pre-adjusted in the factory, if the customer need to
adjust the operation pressure, they should unfasten all overflow valve, then turn on the
oil pump, adjust the overflow valve gradually to the required pressure, but the
pressure shall not exceed the max rated pressure (18 MPa).
3.8 When replacing the plate, please be careful to prevent the plate from hitting
anything; Don’t take any plates out, otherwise the piston rod will exceed its regular
stroke and cause damage to the press; if any plate is damaged, it should be replaced
right away, otherwise it will cause damage to the other plates.
3.9 Hydraulic oil HM46 or HM68 should be used, which should be filled into the oil
tank through an air filter and the oil surface in the tank should arrive at the stipulated
level; The oil tank should be properly sealed in case sundries and waste water enter
the tank and cause malfunction of hydraulic parts.
3.10 Electronic cabinet should be kept dry, the electric components such as pressure

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gauge and solenoid valve coil should be examined regularly to make sure they
functions well.
3.11 After filtration work has been finished, please turn off the switch and cut off the
power supply.

4 Preparations before Test Run

The following must be finished before test running of the filter press:

4.1 To install the main parts of the filter press, carry out all the necessary adjusting
and testing according to relative requirements, ensure all the equipment is kept in
good conditions.
4.2 To make sure power supply is available and all cables have been correctly
connected, to make sure the motor runs well and hydraulic system filled with clean
hydraulic oil.
4.3 To properly install all pipes and valves, such as feeding pipe, compressed air pipe,
water pipe, oil pipe, and make sure they work well.
4.4 To properly install all aiding equipment (such as pressure container, pump and air
compressor, etc.)
4.5 Get enough filtration slurry, compressed air and water.
4.6 Please get enough and suitable filtration aid or flocculants ready, if necessary.
4.7 Test running needs 1-2 repairmen and several operators.
4.8 Some tools and instruments may be needed, such as mini jack, shifting wrench,
hammer, wire-cutter, screwdriver, pipe wrench, hexagonal wrench, etc, as well as
some auxiliary materials such as engine oil, lubricating oil and cotton yarn, etc.

5 Storage instructions at site

5.1 Long time storing before installation

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If the filter press must be stored a long time before installation or shut down for a longer

period after installation some precautions must take place. In general, the following

instructions given below should be followed. Also see the instructions given in the sub

suppliers manuals.

Storage for more than 6 months is considered extended storage. Place the machine on a

level area and protect from rain, dust and dirt. The storage area must be free from

vibrations, as vibrations can cause damage to the bearings. In order to avoid damage

from freezing and corrosion damages, drain the machine from rainwater and other

foreign liquids. After a machine has been transported on ship, rail or road, it is always

necessary to perform a general maintenance, refill all grease nipples, rotate all shafts for

several revolutions, check oil levels, and replenish all rust protection on unprotected

surfaces.

5.1.1 Bearings
Rotate shafts for several revolutions, every six months, so that all bearings will be
coated with a fresh film of grease. Grease all bearings every twelve months.
5.1.2 Rubber parts
Protect all rubber parts from exposure to sunlight, ozone and temperatures higher
than +25°C. Nitrile rubber parts may be protected by a film of silicone grease.
5.1.3 Hydraulic unit
Rotate the hydraulic pumps minimum twice a year. It can be done by rotating the
fan on the electrical motor, clockwise. The pump shafts have to be rotated minimum
two turns. Visual control that rusts not exists around valves and on the bolt heads
(bolt kits for valves).
5.2 Long time storing after installation
5.2.1 Separate the filter plates as far as possible.

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5.2.2 Take out the filter cloths. Wash the cloths at high pressure with water and let
them dry. When the cloths have dried they must be stored lying on top of each other
and on a flat base. There must be no weight on the cloths during storage since this
would cause an obvious risk of permanent deformation at the point where the weight
is concentrated.
5.2.3 Empty and flush all pipes with the exception of hydraulic pipes (water, air,
slurry) and drain all liquid from system. Flush the machine clean with water. It is
especially important that all plates and their ducts are thoroughly cleaned.
5.2.4 Drive the plates together using the hydraulic low pressure system.
5.2.5 Disconnect the electrical power supply. Touch-up all areas of damaged paint
work.
5.2.6 Apply rust protection to all machine surfaces which are exposed to the
surrounding air.
5.2.7 Cover the filter with a tarpaulin or equivalent.

6 Profile

Bright Filter Press is a heavy duty machine, developed for filtration of metallic
minerals, industrial minerals, coal and tailings.
The filter has simple mechanical construction and design, with few moving parts.The
Bright pressure filter is controlled by a system consisting of a PLC connected to a Touch
screen, built in a well sealed and well insulated cabinet. All control logics are
implemented in the PLC. On touch screen the filter operator can follow and control the
filter operation and information such as settings, statistics and alarms.
The device is widely used in the following industries: coal washing, metallurgy,
textile, dyeing, pharmacy, paper making and monosodium producing.

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7 Structural performance & operating principle

The filter press mainly consists of five systems, namely skeleton, auto plate shifting
system, filtration system, hydraulic system, and electric control system.
Refer to the GAD

7.1 Skeleton
Skeleton is a basic part of the whole system, acting to support filtration system and
plate shifting system. The skeleton consists of motor holder, cylinder, follower
assembly, head plate assembly and side bars. When the filter press starts to work, the
piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder push the follower assembly, and press the plates
and filter cloth between the follower assembly and the head plate assembly tightly
together, so as to ensure the slurry is forced with high pressure into the chambers
formed by the plates and filtrated.
7.2 Auto plate shifting system
Plate shifting system includes frequency varying motor, plate shifter, chain wheels,

and chains. Plate shifting is controlled by PLC, when the PLC starts plate shifting, the

plate shifting motor starts and drives the plate shifter through plate shifting chains to

open the plates one by one . Besides the auto control, the plate shifting can also be set

to manual mode. If there is something abnormal happening during the plate shifting,

the operator can stop the plate shifting by pulling the emergency rope, pulling the rope

once, the shifting will stop; pulling it again, the shifting will resume.

7.3 Filtration System

Filtration system consists of filter plates and filter cloth. Filter plates are arranged
in order on the plate track of the side bars, while the cloth is put on each plate like
clothes. The plate, mainly made from reinforced polypropylene of good quality, has

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good mechanical and chemical performance, the PP plates can be used in a
environment of high pressure, high temperature, high corrosion, they are nonpoisonous,
light, smooth in surface and easy to clean. There is a chamber between every two plates,
when the slurry feed pump starts; the slurry stored in slurry tank is forced into the
chambers with a certain pressure, usually 6-8 bars. The moisture contained in the slurry
penetrate the small holes in the cloth and flow out of the system through water
discharge system, while the big molecules are stopped by the cloth and stay in the
chambers; with more slurry is fed into the chambers, more solid accumulate inside the
chamber, and form cake. If cake needs to be washed, water will be pumped into the
chambers through washing ports and wash the cake; if low moisture rate in cake
required, compressed air of high pressure can be forced into the chamber and carry
away more moisture. Details see Flow Chart 1.
7.4 Hydraulic System
Hydraulic system provides power for auto pressing, auto pressure sustaining, auto
pressure supplementing, pressure relieving and auto loosening, controlled by electrical
control system, hydraulic power pack and other hydraulic accessories work together
to fulfill above mentioned functions. The value is BP1 as upper limit such as 18MPa
on pressure gauge and value is BP2 as lower limit such as 15 MPa on pressure gauge.
7.4.1 Auto Pressing
When pressing begins, hydraulic pump motor M and the Electromagnetic
Directional Valve YV1 are turned on, hydraulic oil pump begins to pump oil into
cylinder high-pressure chamber, as more and more oil is forced into the chamber, the
oil pressure inside the chamber becomes higher and higher, which drives the piston rod
to move ahead and push the plates tightly together; as the oil pump continues working,
the pressure applied to the plates rises higher, when the pressure shown on the cylinder
pressure gauge PY arrives at the maximum value (or the set value of the pressure relay
BP1), the motor M and the electromagnetic directional valve YV1 are turned off, then
pressure sustaining begins, the pressure will be determined by the overflow valve.

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7.4.2 Auto Pressure Supplementing
After the filter plats have been pressed, the Hydraulic Control One-way Valve
blocks the return way of the hydraulic oil to sustain the pressure, at this time the valve
core of the Electromagnetic Directional Valve is at the center position. When the oil
pressure reduces to the minimum value of the Pressure Gauge with Electric Contact PY
(or the set value of the Pressure Relay BP2), Minimum contact of the Pressure Gauge
with Electric Contact (or the Pressure Relay BP2) sends a electric signal, Motor M and
the Electromagnetic Directional Valve YV1 will be turned on, and the pump starts to
pump oil into the high pressure chamber of the cylinder to supplement pressure. When
the pressure shown on the Pressure Gauge with Electric Contact PY arrives at the
maximum value (or the set value of the pressure relay BP1), the motor M and the
Electromagnetic Directional Valve YV1 are turned off, pressure supplementing finishes.
7.4.3 Auto Pressure Relief and Loosening
When the filtration has been finished, Electromagnetic Ball Valve (YV0) will be
turned on to begin pressure relief, which will last for 15 seconds, then the
Electromagnetic Ball Valve is turned off (Power pack below 25 ML is not equipped
with electromagnetic ball valve), the Motor M and the Electromagnetic Directional
Valve YV2 will be turned on, the oil pump begins to pump hydraulic oil into the low
pressure chamber of the cylinder, the piston rod of the cylinder pulls the follower
assembly to move back; when the follower assembly arrives at its limit position, it
comes close to the Sensor SQ1, the Electromagnetic Directional Valve YV2 will be
turned off, the follower assembly stops, meanwhile, Sensor SQ1 sends out a signal for
plate shifting system to start working.

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The chart for hydraulic power pack station

7.5 Electric Control System
The Electric Control System, consisting of circuit breaker, PLC, isolating
transformer, isolating output relay, intermediate relay, Buttons, Power Indicator (LCD)
etc., is the control center of the whole filter press.
The procedures of the filtration operation are controlled mainly by PLC Timer,
counter, intermediate relay, sensors, pressure relay, pressure gauge with electric contact,
buttons etc.

Operation includes pressure relief, loosening, plate getting, plate shifting, pressing,
pressure sustaining, pressure supplementing, etc.

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8 Erections & Commissioning

8.1 Erection
8.1.1 The foundation must be strong and even; in order to ensure convenient
operation, a passage of 1 meter wide should be there around the filter press; the skeleton
should be water leveled and diagonally leveled; the head plate assembly support must
be fixed to the foundation, while the cylinder assembly support should not be fixed to
the foundation, so that the cylinder assembly may freely move to certain degree under
stress. Please find the CA Drawing
8.1.2 Check to make sure all fixing bolts have been tightly fastened, all filter
plates are properly arranged, all ports are well aligned; if open discharge system is
chosen, water taps should be installed to the plates and fastened; if drip tray or filtrate
collecting trough is required, the filter press should be higher to leave enough space for
the drip tray and filtrate collecting trough.
8.1.3 Filter plates should be properly arranged on the side bars, if the plates are
tilt or slant, the filter press may not work normally; Filter cloth should be smooth, if
there is any fold in cloth, leakage may take place; if cloth fixer is used, the fixer bolts
should be evenly fastened to make sure the cloth around the feeding port is well sealed
and no slurry can enter between the cloth and the plate. The cloth for the fixed plate
should be installed to the plate properly and firmly, otherwise slurry will escape
between the cloth and plate, and cause damage to the fixed plate and result in muddy
water.
8.1.4 Position of the hydraulic power pack depends on the site space, the shortest
distance between the power pack and the main body of the filter press can be less than
1.5 meters; But if the power pack is too close to the filter press, slurry may splash onto
the power pack and cause hydraulic parts or motor malfunction; then check if there is
any loose with the oil pipe connections, if the oil tank is clean of any alien objects, then
fill hydraulic oil HM46 or HM68 into the tank.

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8.1.5 If there is any corrosive air in the operation environment, the electric
control cabinet should be installed in an isolated operation room free of corrosion;
Before turning on the power supply, please check to make sure all electric line
connection are correct.
8.1.6 When transporting or lifting the filter press, soft material or cloth should be
used to protect any scratch or damage to the equipment.
8.2 Commissioning
8.2.1 Whole System Checkup
（a） Clean the hydraulic power pack and the electric control cabinet, check if the
hydraulic oil pipes are well connected and all electric cables inside the electric control
cabinet and to or from all electric parts are properly connected.
（b）Clean the skeleton and plates, check if the arrangement of the plates and the
plate shifting number per shift are correct; Check if there is any fold in the filter cloth, if
so, unfold it.
（c）Check if the feeding, washing and air pipes and the valves are correctly
connected and work properly. See Pipe Layout Drawing.
8.2.2 Commissioning of the hydraulic system：Please refer to Hydraulic Principle
Diagram and Attachment 1.
8.2.3 Commissioning of the electric control system: Please refer to Electric Control
Principle Diagram.
8.2.4 Commissioning of the filtration system:
（a）Press the plates and sustain the pressure;
（b）Open all filtrate outlet valve, close washing and air valve, and open the feed
valve about a quarter, then start the feed pump, observe the filtrate and the feed pressure,
if the pressure is too high, please open the return valve to adjust the pressure. The
filtrate is turbid when the filtration just begins, this is not malfunction. For the open
filtrate discharge, feed valve can be fully opened after 3-10 minutes; while for close
discharge; feed valve can be fully opened after 6-20 minutes. (This time can vary

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depends on different industries). Alternatively the feed pump can be started in a
controlled manner to suit the process, for example the feed pump is run slowly at the
start of the cycle.

9 How to choose and make the filter cloth

Filter Cloth plays a very important role in filtration; the performance of the cloth
affects the filtration directly. In order to achieve the ideal filtration result and filtration
speed, we have to choose the right cloth according to molecule size, specific weight,
viscosity, chemical composition and filtration technology.Zhongda Bright produces
various filter cloth, such as polyester fiber cloth, polypropylene fiber cloth, nylon fiber
cloth, pure cotton cloth, etc. Concerning the make of the cloth and installment of the
cloth, please refer to Cloth Producing Diagram and Cloth Installment Diagram.

10 Operations

10.1.Automatic processing operation chart:

Chamber closes, maintenance of pressure, drip tray closes, feed slurry, decompress,
and dripping on initial pressure release, drip tray opens, plates loosens, plate-shifting.

Press
①
button
Filter
Access to
Switch button Start Press
power
Pressure
② Loosen button
upper limit
Decompress
③ Maintain pressure
Activate cloth Cloth wash
wash button
Dripping on initial
pressure release Drip tray
close
Press
Finished
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Back stop limit
Feed

Finished
Loosen Finished

Loosen
Activate loosen
Finished button and go to step
Shift plate and
②
wash cloth
Plate-shifting

Finished

Activate press button

and go to step①

The cloth wash chart as follows:

10.2.Interface Brief
This machine has auto control program with high improvement. As switching to
“press” the process of pressing, pressure maintaining, feed can be start-up. Press the
“end feed”（keep 3 seconds）the other process can be available. Switch to “loosen”
decompress, drip tray open, loosen and plate-shifting can be available.
Please keep switch intermediate when starting the cloth wash and then step into the
process of cloth wash as per touch screen.
When emergency happens press emergency button to let the machine stop and
rotate switch to original status.
Press the reset button when the breakdown happens

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After starting the press there will be main window below on touch screen, on the
downside of which “parameter”, “input” and “alarm” are listed. Touch the menu and
step into operation picture required.

Please set as per second if first use on filter presses.

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The users can choose or set to fulfill the actual requirements. The time can be set as
nil if no use on some functions and the PLC can jump over this function. When
finishing the set work activate the back arrow the assignment will be saved
automatically. No need to set again. If adjustment required just refer to the above steps.

10.3. Instructions for automatic operating process:

Please ensure that the following preparation works are completed before
commencement:
a).Turn on electricity supply to the control pendant (Indication lights on the door
lights up)in cabinet, activate “starts ” button on the door of the control box(Indicating
light lit up), the machine is now ready to start the cycle. Before commencement, switch
the following to automatic mode: (1) the auto/manual switch, (2) automatic feed/manual
feed switch {(2) can be switched to auto mode after squeezing, maintaining pressure,
drip tray closes}, Enter the time setting on the touch screen control panel, depress the
Time Setting button on the 1st page, enter into timing setting screen, set the time for
feeding, machine can commence cycle after setting (This sets the feeding time of
automatic mode for future use.)
b).Pressing: Switch to Filtration under pressure-released circumstances and switch
the operating mode to display Automatic Screen on the control panel, depress the
pressing button to commence pressing, the pressure gauge of the oil cylinder indicates
upper limit and maintains the pressure when pressing action stops, drip tray closes

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automatically, until designated shutting point and stops. Depress button to activate
slurry feed, automatic feeding starts, slurry inlet valve opens, until the designated point,
slurry pump is activated, feeding starts according to the preset time earlier. When time’s
up, feeding pump, slurry inlet valve, drainage valve and filtration valve all close
automatically and enters into next step: pre-squeezing. (Slurry feeding time is set in
seconds, usually set to 15 minutes, i.e. 900 seconds)
c).Before pre-squeezing commences, squeezing valve opens, squeezing pump starts,
and filtrate valve opens. Timing of pre-squeezing starts until pre-squeezing time up.
Subsequently squeezing valve closes, squeezing pump stops and liquid discharging
valve closes, and filtrate valve closes. But air release valve opens. When air-release time
up, cake washing commences. (Squeezing and air release is preset as 1 second).
No this process for chamber filter press.
d).Release pressure: release pressure as per preset time until time up. Then go to
next step.
e).Dripping on initial pressure release: Drip as per preset time until time up. Then
drip tray opens until designated point, and stops. Following the above action plates are
shifted repeatedly until completed.
f).Wash cloth: When the plate-shifter moves to limit stop near to moving plate and
sprayer moves to upper limit stop and wash carriage moves near to moving plate switch
to cloth wash. And then depress wash button to commence cloth wash action: Firstly
press plates to limit stop, and press action stops. Secondly the pressing plate move back
to limit stop. At last the cloth wash begins. Wash plates one by one which the shifter
carry.
d).During automatic operation emergency stop button can be available. Just depress
in case. Restore the operation by depressing emergency button again and “start” button
to continue press or release.

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10.4. Instruction for manual operation:

a).After access to power source switch to manual mode and chose the relative
button to move under manual depressing
b).Press: Depress press button to commence the pressing until upper limit stop on
the display of the gauge. The oil pump stops.
c).Drip tray close: Depress drip tray close button until the drip tray close
completely.
d).Pressure release: Depress release button to decompress as per preset time. When
decompression times up the release begins
e).Drip tray opens: depress open button to open drip tray till completely.
f).Plate-shifting: depress the get button to get plates. When the carriages occlude
the handles depress pull button to pull plates.
g).Sprayer downward: depress down button to let the spray move downward to
limit stop. Note that please ensure sprayers can not collide with other parts to avoid any
damages.
h).Sprayer upward: depress up button to let the sprayer move upward to limit stop.
10.5 The maintenance of filter press
while it is in operation is very important, and it is necessary to lubricate and

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maintain the assorted and driving parts; especially for the feedback signal positions of
the automatic control system (electrical contact pressure gauge and travel switch, etc.).
The exactness and reliability hydraulic components actions for hydraulic system must
be guaranteed. This can keep the normal operation of the machine. For this purpose,
following requirements must be met:
●Carefully check at any moment whether all joints are reliable, and whether all

components work well. If any abnormal situation is found, timely inform the

maintainers to check and repair.

●Perform regular checks against plate pulling trolley, sprocket chain, bearing, piston

rod and other components, keep all assorted parts clean and lubricated to ensure the

flexible action, and adjust the synchronization of pulling trolley and the sag of chain if

necessary.

●Regularly conduct insulation and reliability tests for the electric control system; if any

working inaccuracy or inflexibility and other symptoms caused by electrical

components are found, the electrical components concerned must be repaired or

replaced timely.

● For the maintenance of hydraulic system, it mainly involves the check and

maintenance of the hydraulic components and the air tightness of all joints.

●Regularly check the sealing surface of filter plate to ensure its smoothness and

cleanness. Prior to pressing operation, carefully check the filter cloth to ensure them

without any fold, damage and slag inclusion, and keep them flat to ensure the filtration

effect, meanwhile, frequently wash the filter cloth to ensure the tightness of filtration

agency.

●If the filter plates are not in service for long time, clean them and then arrange them
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in order on the frame of filter press, press them with 1-5Mpa pressure. Dry the filter

cloth after washing, the exposed part of piston rod should be coated with butter.

●The HM46 or HM68 hydraulic oil must be adopted and kept clean. For a new

machine, the hydraulic oil shall be replaced after the first week. To replace the oil, fully

drain out the oil from the oil tank and oil cylinder. Replace the oil again after continuous

use of the machine for a month, and the subsequent replacements shall be done every

half a year. This ensures the normal use of the filter press.

10.6 Note：
10.6.1 On pressing: the sprayer must move upward to limit stop. Plate carriage
must move near to moving press head and to limit stop. The switch for plate carriage
must be opened.
10.6.2 On releasing: the sprayer must move upward to limit stop.
10.6.3 On the start of cloth wash: The sprayer must move upward to limit stop.
Plate carriage must move near to moving press head and to limit stop. The wash
carriage must move near to moving press head and to limit stop.
10.6.4 Check if it is ok on every point by indication light on PLC and under the
guidance of drawing.
10.7 Touch screen details only for reference.
10.7.1. Welcome picture

10.7.2. Main picture

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10.7.3. Input search

10.7.4. Output picture

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10.7.5. Analog search quantity search

10.7.6. Control picture

10.7.7. Set picture

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The set below can only be activated during the use time。

10.7.8. Set test ex-works

10.7.9. Alarm picture

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11 Maintenance & Trouble Shooting

11.1 Maintenance
Daily maintenance is vitally important for normal operation of the filter press, the
connecting parts and transition parts must be well maintained and lubricated, especially
the feedback signal devices of the automatically control system (pressure gauge with
electric contact and sensors), besides the hydraulic parts must also be well cared to
ensure their accuracy and reliability.
11.1.1 Regularly check if the connections are firmly connected, if all parts are in
good condition, if anything abnormal happens, please inform specialists in time to
inspect and repair.
11.1.2 Regularly examine the plate shifter, chain wheel and chain, bearings, piston
rod, etc., keep them clean and well lubricated. Please check the synchronicity of the
shifter as well as tightness of the chain, if there is any abnormal, correct it right away.
11.1.3 Regularly examine the electrical control system, if any electrical part has
any problem which results malfunction, please have it repaired or replaced in time.
11.1.4 Regularly examine the hydraulic system, check the hydraulic parts and
connection seals to ensure they are in good conditions.

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11.1.5 Regularly examine the sealing surface of the plates to ensure they are clean
and smooth; Before pressing, check the cloth to ensure there is not any fold, damage
or residue on it, wash the cloth frequently to ensure its normal performance.
11.1.6 If the filter press is not used for long, please clean the plates first, and align
them properly on the side bars, then press the plates together with 1-5 MPa pressure;
clean the cloth and dry it, the exposed part of the piston should be applied with
grease.
11.1.7 Only clean hydraulic oil HM46 or HM68 can be used with the filter press.
When the filter press is first used, replace the hydraulic oil in the oil tank and the
cylinder with fresh oil completely. The used oil must be completely discharged from
oil tank, the oil tank must be cleaned, then fill in the new oil. The hydraulic oil should
be replaced with new one month later, then every half a year.
11.2 Common Trouble Shooting
No. Trouble Cause Trouble Shooting
1 、 Overflow valve damaged or 1 、 adjust or replace the
improperly adjusted overflow valve
2、not enough hydraulic oil 2、supplement hydraulic oil
3、oil pump damaged 3、replace the oil pump
1 Pressure is low
4、oil leakage from valve or joint 4、fasten the valve or replace
5、cylinder seals worn out the O-rings
6、leakage inside valve 5、replace the cylinder seals
6、adjust or replace the valve
1、piston o-ring worn out 1 、 substitute the worn out
2、oil pipe leakage O-ring
3、hydraulic control one-way valve 2、examine and repair the oil
Pressure cannot be blocked or worn out pipe
2 well sustained 4、solenoid ball valve blocked or 3、clean or replace the one-way
worn out valve
4 、 clean or replace the ball
valve
1、 Feed pressure or slurry flow is （1） Adjust the slurry
too high return valve
Slurry leakage from 2、 alien objects between sealing （2） Get rid of the alien
3 between the plates surfaces of the plates objects between sealing
3、 The filter cloth is folded surfaces
4、 Feed pressure is too low （3） Unfold the cloth

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1、 Feed pressure is too high
2、 Feed temperature is too high
3、 Feeding speed is too high
4、 The feeding port is blocked
4 Filter plate broken 5、 Cloth is damaged, or the filtrate
discharge holes are blocked
1、 Installation foundation is not
even
5 Filter plates tilt up
2、 There is cake residue under the
plate
1、 Filter cloth damaged
2、 Filter cloth does not fit the
slurry
6 Filtrate is turbid
3、 Opening in the cloth is too
large
4、 Seam of the cloth come apart
1、 Air has got into the hydraulic
parts
Noise from the 2、 Firmware loosened
7 hydraulic system 3、 Viscosity of hydraulic oil is too
high
1、foundation under the filter press
is uneven, the cylinder end
supports cannot move
8 Side bar gets bent
2、plate is not arranged properly,
plate shifting is not
synchronized
12 Random Files
Diagram 1, 2 Flow Chart of Open Water Discharge and Cake Washing
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4、adjust the feed pressure
1、 Adjust the feed pressure
2、 Replace the plate with high
pressure plate or reduce
the slurry temperature
3、 Reduce the feeding speed
4、 Clear feeding port
5、 Replace the damaged cloth
or clear the filtrate
discharge holes
1、 Make the foundation even
2、 Clear residue under the
plate
1. Replace the damaged cloth
2. Retest the slurry and replace
with the suitable cloth
3. Replace the cloth with
smaller opening in the cloth
4. Sew up the seam
1、 Open the air vent valve to
exhaust the air that has got
in
2、 Fasten the firmware
3、 Reduce the viscosity of
hydraulic oil
1、reinstall the press
2、rearrange the filter plates or
adjust the synchronization
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Diagram 1

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Diagram 2

Diagram 3，4 Flow Chart of Close Water Discharge and Cake Washing

Diagram 3

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Diagram 4

Diagram 5 Diagram of Recessed Plate Cloth Installation

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Diagram 5

Note: The cloth for the head plate and tail plate is half piece; it should be fixed on the plates with bolts.

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Attachment 1 How to Adjust the Hydraulic Power Pack

1. Install the assistant pressure gauge. Set the High Pressure Overflow
Valve and Low Pressure Overflow Valve to “Zero”.
2. Turn on the oil pump and switch on the pressure gauges, set the
Electromagnetic Directional Valve to “A”. Adjust the High Pressure Overflow Valve
until the pressure displayed on the Pressure Gauge rises to 20 MPa.
3. Then set the Electromagnetic Directional Valve to “B”. Adjust the Low

Pressure Overflow Valve until the pressure displayed on the Assistant Pressure Gauge
rises to 5-6 MPa.
4. Adjust Pressure Gauge Relay to 1-20 MPa, adjust Pressure Relay to 2-17
MPa, connect the electric cirduit, set Pressure Relay 1 to “Permernant Open”, Pressure
Relay 2 to “Permernent Close”.
5. Test pressing and pressure sustaining till the whole system works well.
Turn off Pressure Gauge, and dismantle the Assistant Pressure Gauge.

Hydraulic Power Pack has been adjusted in factory.

Remarks: It is not necessary to adjust the Low Pressure Overflow Valve; the buyer
can adjust the High Pressure Overflow according to actual situations at site.

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