FALCON CONTINUOUS CONCENTRATOR

Model C1000
INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(INCLUDING SUPPORT MANUALS / DOCUMENTATION)

MINSUR SA
Cancha 35 Project

Sepro Contact Details:

Telephone:
Fax:
Email:

Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

Unit 101A 9850 201st Street
Langley, British Columbia
Canada, V1M 4A3
(+1) (604) 888-5568
(+1) (604) 888-5521
service@seprosystems.com

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CLIENT NAME

Minsur SA

PROJECT

Cancha 35 Project

EQUIPMENT TYPE

C1000 Concentrator

PROJECT REFERENCE NO

26438

EQUIPMENT SERIAL NO(S)

C1000-1491, 1492

AUTOPAC SERIAL NO(S)

E830018

EQUIPMENT LOCATION

Peru

PURCHASE ORDER NO

4600017597

MANUAL VERSION

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SHIPPING DATE

October 2015

Client Notes:

Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

Dear Valued Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Sepro Mineral Systems Corporation to supply
your mineral processing equipment.
Sepro has been in the business for decades, and has the expertise, people power, and experience to solve even the
most difficult recovery applications. Our equipment has enriched the operations of small scale artisanal miners to
the largest mining sites of the world.
We are dedicated to the performance of our equipment and provide after sale service and support in order to
ensure that our products run smoothly and efficiently. Our knowledgeable and experienced personnel are
available to contact any time via email and telephone to support the function of our equipment.
We look forward to working with you on this project and any future endeavors you may have.
Yours sincerely,

Dave Hornick
VP-Sales
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.
Office Telephone: 1.604.888.5568
Website: www.seprosystems.com

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Before placing the machine on flooring other than a concrete base, a qualified engineer must ensure the
floor can carry the relevant loads.

Maintenance/repair work should be carried out by trained personnel familiar with the maintenance
instructions. They should also be aware of the nearest firefighting equipment, first aid equipment and
the quickest and safest route for leaving the equipment in case of emergency.

Where a Permit to Work system is in force, this should be complied with.

Safety Precautions General

Temporary guarding or scaffolding used while servicing plant MUST be to standards laid down in
relevant Statutory Regulations.

Personnel MUST only use designated access and walkways.

Keep all access and walkways clear and free from any obstructions.

ALL lifting tackle must be approved and tested to withstand loads to be raised as laid down in relevant
Statutory and Site Regulations.

Before placing any machinery on flooring, access or walkway, a qualified engineer must be consulted
regarding the load carrying properties of the relevant floor area.

Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

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Safety

WARNING: Injury to personnel will result if the procedures outlined in this manual are not
followed.
In the interest of personal safety and care of the machine, we strongly recommend the following safety
instructions be carried out.
Authorization
Operating and maintenance work should be carried out according to Health & Safety and Site
Regulations. All maintenance procedures carry their own level of risk. Properly trained personnel should
carry out necessary risk assessments and be able to recognize safety hazards.
Personnel wishing to operate, or adjust the equipment, should first have permission from the recognized
authority or senior personnel. A Permit-to-Work system, correctly implemented, will ensure that the
necessary precautions are taken to make the safe for maintenance or repair work, and so forth.
Routine Maintenance

WARNING: Before working on any part of the equipment it is essential that it is isolated
mechanically and electrically.
The following precautions should be observed when maintenance is carried out on the equipment:

Isolate electrical power by switching off and electrically locking out and isolating the starter; taking
into account of residual voltage from VFD inverters and so forth.

Ensure suitable warning notices are displayed indicating that maintenance work is being carried out.

Warning notices must be displayed indicating that maintenance work is being carried out.

Wear protective equipment, e.g. hard hats, overalls, steel toed boots, gloves, hearing protection and eye
protection at all times of operation and maintenance.

Wear efficient respirator in dust laden areas.

DO NOT operate machinery without guards securely in place.

Lifting tackle must be approved and tested to withstand the required loads.

Safety blocks MUST be fitted when equipment is raised before working under the equipment.

Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

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Sepro Mineral Systems Corp. Equipment Warranty

Sepro equipment is tested and inspected before leaving the factory. Our equipment is warranted to be free
from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 18 months from the date of shipment or 5,000
operating hours, whichever comes first. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts other
than designated wear parts when operated and maintained properly in accordance with the owners manual.
In no event shall Sepro be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages resulting from
the sale or use of the product during or after the term of this warranty.
Sepro Warranty Return Policy
Return Defective Parts: To obtain warranty service during the warranty period, notify Sepro and return
parts (freight prepaid) to Sepro for inspection. If problem is caused by defects in material or workmanship
then Sepro will repair or at our option, replace the defective part.
Order Emergency Replacements: If required in emergency situations where no suitable spare parts are on
site, a replacement part may be ordered from Sepro (and shipped from closest inventory stock to avoid
down-time) while failed parts are being returned to Sepro for evaluation by Sepro or its suppliers for
possible warranty repair or replacement (or credit at customers request). It is strongly recommended that
critical parts be carried as spares on site by the customer as per the owners manual.
Transportation Costs: All shipping, duty or related costs associated with warranty claims to transport the
parts to/from Sepro factory are the responsibility of the customer.
Entire Written Warranty
This warranty is expressly made by Sepro Mineral Systems Corp. and accepted by purchaser by act of
purchase in lieu of all other warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular
purpose, weather written, oral, expressed, implied or statutory. Sepro neither assumes, nor authorizes any
other person, employee, associate or agent to assume for it any other liability with respect to its equipment
or designs. Sepro shall not be liable for normal wear and tear nor any contingent, incidental or
consequential damage or expense due to partial or complete inoperability of its equipment for any reason
whatsoever.
This warranty is entirely contingent upon buyers cooperation in returning parts to Sepro and permitting
inspection (by Sepro or original manufacturer) to investigate defects prior to repair or replacement of parts.
Warranty parts may be subject to pro-rata charge based upon Sepros estimate of normal service life
realized from the part.
This warranty shall not apply to equipment or parts thereof that have been altered or repaired outside of the
Sepro factory, or damaged by improper installation, application or subject to misuse, abuse, neglect or
accident. Commissioning or service by third party other than Sepro could void warranty if not carried out
correctly.
Sepro makes no warranty and accepts no liability with respect to equipment, parts, components or
accessories supplied by Sepro but manufactured by others. The warranty which applies is that offered by
their respective manufactures as facilitated by Sepro.

Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

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Document Conventions
Throughout this manual the words CAUTION, WARNING, and NOTE are used to indicate procedures and
areas of maintenance and operations which require operator attention and focus.
Users of this manual must familiarize themselves with these indicators before attempting to install, operate,
or maintain Sepro Equipment.
The following explains each type of label:

Caution: An operating procedure or practice which, if not correctly followed could result in
damage or destruction of equipment and property.

WARNING: An operating procedure or practice which, if not followed could result in

personal injury or loss of life.

Note: An operating procedure, condition which is essential to observe.

Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

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Change Log
Revision

Date

Sections/Pages
Affected

Remarks

3.1

August 2015

All

Revised Format
Front Material Added

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Revision Number 3.1 (08/1/2015)
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Sepro Mineral Systems Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may be
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Customer Care:
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.
Unit 101A 9850 201 Street
Langley, British Columbia, Canada V1M 4A3
Office: [1] 604.888.5568
Fax: [1] 604.888.5521
Toll Free: + [1] 800.990.5568
North America
Web: www.seprosystems.com
Email: service@seprosystems.com

Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.