G-Centri-Force Operational Manual (New)

DECANTER CENTRIFUGE
MANUAL
G -CENTRI FORCE ENGIEERING PVT

Plot – 45, Block – F-II, MIDC
Pimpri, Pune – 411018 India
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL
G-Series Decanter Page No. 1 G-Centri-Force

CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1. General Information……………………… 4-6

2. Decanter Operating Principle………….. 7-11
2.1 Main Drive……………………………………….
2.2 Back Drive……………………………………….
2.3 Variable Frequency Drive Back Drive…………
2.4 Operation and Routine Maintenance……………
2.4.1 Before First Start………………………………….
2.4.2 Noise and Vibrations…………………………….
2.4.3 Inspect Bowl……………………………………
2.4.4 Checkpoints………………………………….
2.4.5 Start Decanter………………………………
2.4.6 Stop Decanter……………………………….
2.4.7 Monitoring Operation…………………………..
2.4.8 Overload……………………………………….
2.4.9 Routine Cleaning Procedure………………….
3. Performance Optimization………………… 12
3.1 Bowl Speed…………………………………………
3.2 Pond Depth……………………………………….
4. Differential Speed between Bowl & Scroll…… 13
5. Feed rate……………………………………………… 14-19
5.1 Cleaning Procedures…………………………………………
5.2 Chemical Cleaning (CIP)……………………………………
5.3 High Speed CIP………………………………………………
5.4 Low Speed CIP………………………………………………
6. Lubrication…………………………………………… 20-24
6.1 General…………………………………………………………
6.2 Lubrication of Bowl Bearings……………………………
6.3 Temperature alarm limits………………………………………
6.4 Temperature peaks……………………………………………
6.5 Automatic lubrication system (Optional)…………………..
6.6 Lubrication of Scroll Bearings……………………………………
6.7 Cleaning out grease exits on decanters………………………
6.8 Grease accepted by G-Centri-Force for lubrication of decanter
bearings……………………………………………………
7. Planetary Gearbox……………………………… 25
8. Commended service intervals……………………… 26
9. Maintenance Table………………………………… 27

10. Disassembling and Assembling………………… 28-31
10.1 Replacing parts………………………………………………
10.2 Special tools………………………………………………
10.3 Vibration Dampers……………………………………..
10.4 Spare Parts Kits…………………………………………..
10.5 Disassemble Feed Tube Bracket & Belts………………
10.6 Assemble Feed Tube Bracket & Belts…………………
10.7 Removing the Bowl Rotating Assembly………………
11. Install Bowl………………………………… 32
12. Remove Gearbox………………………….. 33
12.1 Install Gearbox……………………………………
13. Assemblies & Disassemblies……………………… 34-60
13 .1 Disassemble Bowl Bearing Front Hub…………………….
13.2. Assemble Bowl Bearing Front Hub……………………..
13.3 Disassemble Bowl Bearing Rear Hub………………………
13.4. Assemble Bowl Bearing Rear Hub…………………………
13.5. Remove Front Hub…………………………………………
13.6. Install Front Hub………………………………………………
13.7 Remove Rear Hub………………………………………………
13.8. Install Rear Hub………………………………………………..
13.9 Disassemble Scroll Bearing Front End………………………
13.10 Assemble Scroll Bearing Front End………………………
13.11 Disassemble Scroll Bearing Rear End………………………
13.12 Assemble Scroll Bearing Rear End………………………….
13-13 Demounting of Wear Bushing………………………
13-14. Fit New Wear Bushing…………………………………
13-15 Remove the Scroll from Bowl………………………………….
13.16 Insert Conveyor into Bowl……………………………………..
13.17 Disassemble Bowl Bearing Front Hub (Gas Tight Application).
13.18. Assemble Bowl Bearing Front Hub (Gas Tight Application).
13.19 Disassemble Bowl Bearing Rear Hub (Gas Tight Application)
13.20. Assemble Bowl Bearing Rear Hub (Gas Tight Application)
14. Disassemble Main Drive……………………………… 61-63
15. Assemble Main Drive………………………………… 64
1. General Information
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Corrosion, Erosion and Pitting of Decanter Equipment It should be recognized that
equipment subjected to severe erosive or corrosive environments may deteriorate
over a period of time, depending upon the severity of exposure and/or possible
misuse. Users of high-speed centrifugal equipment should be aware of this fact and
also that extremely high forces are brought into play when their equipment is in
operation. Any weakening of highly stressed members by misuse, erosion, and
corrosion, chemical pitting, or stress cracking must be guarded against. The
following points should be noted and the recommended action taken:
1. Inspect the outside of the bowl for erosion and corrosion, at least
every two months.
2. Do not operate equipment when:

- Holes are worn through rotating parts.
- Grooves greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch) deep are worn in rotating
parts.
- Evidence of cracks is present in rotating parts.
- Chemical pitting of 2 mm (0.08 inch) depth or greater is present
on rotating parts.
3. Chemical Pitting Observed:

All cases of chemical pitting, even under 2 mm depth, should be monitored
carefully. This action is almost al-ways due to the breakdown of the passive
film on stain-less bowl shell walls, in the presence of chlorides. This of-ten
occurs under deposits that have not been cleaned from the outside of the bowl
wall. High temperature and high acidity accelerate the action.
4. Pay special attention to the bolts assembling the bowl sections.

If the process liquid or cleaning agents contain chlorides, check these bolts at least
once a year and exchange them at least every three years. Contact G-Centri-Force, if
in doubt.
Contact G-Centri-Force regarding the repair or replacement of pit-ted

bowl shells or other parts.

Noise Declaration
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Noise emission data for the decanter declared in accordance with the
requirements in EN ISO 4871 and EN12547:
Operating Speed Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level

LwAd LpAd
[rpm] [B(A) re 1 pW] [dB(A) re 20 μPa]
5100 9.9 82
4300 9.8 80
3150 9.7 79
2800 9.5 78
2100 9.2 75
LwAd: Declared A-weighted sound power level from the decanter

LpAd: Declared A-weighted emission sound pressure level in a free field over a re-
flecking plane at 1 m distance from the decanter
Uncertainty on declared values: LwAd: KwA=2 dB
LpAd: KpA=4 dB
The noise does not contain significant impulsive or tonal components and the
peak C-
Weighted instantaneous sound pressure level LpCpeak is below 130 dB(C) at all
operating speeds.
The emission sound power level is measured according to ISO 9614-2 while
operating the decanter with water as process medium. The sound pressure level is
determined from the measured sound power level according to EN ISO 11203.
The sound pressure level can vary –1dB to 2 dB at different positions around
the decanter.
The declared values are based on measurements conducted on typical new
decanters.
Note that the sound pressure levels are based on free-field conditions and not guar -
anteed values. In a normal indoor installation, the sound pressure level will be
significantly higher than the declared free-field sound pressure level due to the
reflection of sound from walls and surroundings.

In order to minimize the sound pressure level at the decanter it is recommended to
in-stall the decanter in a room with low reflection of sound from the walls and
always keep the decanter in a properly maintained condition

2. Decanter Operating Principle
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1. Feed 2. Liquid phase 3. Solids phase

4. Pond 5. Dry beach
The feed enters the decanter at the intersection of the conical and the cylindrical
part of the bowl through a central feed pipe in the hollow drive shaft. After
leaving the feed pipe, the feed suspension is distributed into the rotating liquid in
the bowl and smoothly accelerated to the full rotational speed. The centrifugal
force makes the solids settle at the bowl shell. The screw Scroll continuously
transports the solids toward the conical end of the bowl and through conical bowl
part.
The separation takes place throughout the total length of the cylindrical part of the
bowl, and the clarified liquid discharges at the Front where it flows over the rim
of exchangeable and/or adjustable plate dams or power tubes.
The solids are discharged from the Rear by centrifugal force through outlet
openings.
2.1 Main Drive

The decanter is driven by an electric motor. The motor shaft carries a drive pulley,
and motive power is transmitted through V-belts to the bowl pulley to drive the
bowl.
2.2 Back Drive

The purpose of the back-drive system is to make it possible to control the speed of
the sun-wheel shaft of the gearbox and consequently to control the differential
speed between bowl and Scroll.
The differential speed is controlled by a decanter controller, which takes care of all
basic control functions related to the de-canter.
2.3 Variable Frequency Drive Back Drive

The VFD direct drive system consists of three main electrical components: the
Control system, a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), and an AC motor. The motor
is connected to the de-canter gearbox with a flexible coupling.
The motor speed signal is sent from the controller to the VFD. The VFD then
controls the speed of the motor. The controller calculates the differential speed,
based on the measured motor speed. To determine the differential speed, the
controller needs information about the gearbox ratio.
The bowl speed and the sun-wheel speed is measured by inductive speed sensors
located on the decanter.
If the motor has to brake to obtain the set speed, then the braking power could
either be dissipated as heat in a resistor bank, or in case of a full four quadrant
inverter be fed back on the grid. If a VFD is also used for the main drive, then the
power could be fed back via a DC link between the main and back drive inverters.
The back-drive controller is master of the system, and calculates the speed
command signal based on the measured differential speed and Scroll torque. To
determine the differential speed, the controller must have information about the
gear ratio, and measure both speed and direction of the motor/sun-wheel shaft
and the speed of the bowl.
The bowl speed is measured by an inductive speed sensor located on the decanter,
and the sun-wheel or motor speed and direction of rotation is either determined
by using two separate inductive speed sensors, or if an encoder is used, from one
of the channels of the motor encoder.
2.4 Operation and Routine Maintenance

2.4.1 Before First Start
Ensure that the transport safety devices (the yellow wedges) have been
removed. Check that the bowl rotates freely in both directions.
Read all manuals before starting the decanter.

Pay special attention to the safety instructions and the procedures for electrical
and mechanical installation of the decanter.
2.4.2 Noise and Vibrations

In spite of the most accurate balancing a rotating body is always slightly out of
balance. As the bowl and the Scroll are two separately balanced units rotating at

different speeds, the negligible unbalance of each unit will coincide, and a
momentary increase of noise and vibration occurs in the machine.
The period of time between the moments when this happens depends on the
difference in the speeds of bowl and Scroll. The higher the differential speed
the shorter the intervals, and vice versa.
Increased unbalance caused by wear and/or accumulation of solids

will increase the amplitude of noise and vibration.
A practical hint: The differential speed of the Scroll can be found by

counting these vibrations for exactly one minute.
2.4.3 Inspect Bowl

A bowl which has not been cleaned, but left clogged by solids after operation
must be cleaned before the decanter is restarted, because dried solids may
cause severe unbalance and eventual generation of an overload condition
2.4.4 Checkpoints
If the decanter has stopped due to overload, the following points must be
checked before the decanter is started:
1. Are the upper and lower casings free from solids deposits?
2. Are the discharges open?
3. Is the bowl easily rotated by hand?
4. Are all guards correctly placed and properly secured?
2.4.5 Start Decanter

- Release EMERGENCY STOP (in most cases: pull out the
- EMERGENCY STOP knob - or turn it as indicated by arrows).
- Start the decanter motor.
- Wait 2-4 minutes for the decanter to attain full speed with star
connected circuit before switching to delta connected circuit.
- Start the belt Scroll or other transport means for discharged solids.
- Open the feed valve (if any).
- Start polymer pump (if used).
- Start the feed pump.
2.4.6 Stop Decanter

- Stop feed and polymer pumps (if used), close feed valve (if fit-ted).
- Before stopping, flush out with water of suitable temperature. Flush
while the machine is running.

- Stopping the decanter before its bowl is sufficiently cleaned may give
rise to heavy vibrations both during decanter rundown and during its
successive run-up.
- Stop the decanter motor when the bowl is thoroughly flushed.
- Do not flush the decanter when it is inactive.
- Press the CENTRIFUGE STOP button on operator panel.
2.4.7 Monitoring Operation

- Make particularly sure that there is no increase in vibration.
- Check the surface temperature of the Bowl Bearing housings from time
to time. A temperature rise may indicate a possible malfunction in the
bearing.
- The decanter can optionally be equipped with temperature probes for
continuous monitoring of the bearing temperatures.
- The decanter can optionally be equipped with automatic greasing
system for the Bowl Bearings, see Chapter 5 Supplementary
Documentation.
2.4.8 Overload
If the centrifuge torque exceeds a certain limit, the control system will
deactivate the feed permissive contact and stop the feed and polymer pumps.
Under these circumstances the control system can be reset and the feed pump
restarted from the control panel.
If the Scroll torque exceeds a higher limit, the Main Drive will also be
switched off.
Then it is advisable to have the feed replaced by water until the bowl speed
has reached 300 r p m.
When the bowl has stopped rotating, reset the control system to operative
condition.
2.4.9 Routine Cleaning Procedure:

Before starting a cleaning process, please note that the below procedure is not
product specific and therefore is only intended as a guide.
Before the decanter is stopped, close the valve to the feed and raise the
differential speed, if possible, in order to transport the last solids remains out
of the bowl. Always make sure to take precautions against outflow of fluids to
other machines which provide further treatment of the solids after the

separation process, such as for instance sludge drier or the like. This can be
done by redirecting the decanter's slide gates or by-pass system. Instructions:
1. Flush the decanter with water until the discharged flushing water
from the Front looks clean and clear.
2. Switch off the main motor, but continue to flush. Shut off the water
before the bowl speed decelerates below 300 rpm.
3. Open the upper casing of the bowl and check visually if both upper
and lower casings are clean. Check also if there is still product in the
bowl. This is done by looking into the bowl through the holes of the
Front hub and the solids discharge.
4. Now check if the flushing had the intended effect on the bowl. This
is done by turning the sun wheel shaft by hand without moving the
bowl.
5. If item 3 and item 4 are not satisfactory, the decanter must be
accelerated to operating speed again, and the procedure is repeated
from item 1. If it is not possible to prop-early clean the bowl
according to the above procedure, the bowl must be disassembled
and then cleaned.
After having done the above procedure, the observations should be

evaluated regarding time intervals of the flushing time in order to obtain the
optimum cleaning.
Note!
The optimum flushing time of the decanter very much depends on the
operating conditions.
• If the vibrations level is higher than normal during start-
up, the time interval of the flushing of the bowl must be
in-creased.
• If the vibrations are not too high at any time, the
flushing is of appropriate length.

3. Performance Optimization:
The decanter can be adjusted to suit individual requirements by varying the
following control parameters:
3.1 Bowl Speed

By varying the rotational speed of the bowl, the G-force can be adjusted to
suit the application. The higher speed, the better separation.
3.2 Pond Depth

Adjust the liquid level (pond depth) to give the optimal balance between
liquid clarity and solids dryness by selecting different plate dams or power
tubes.
In general terms, the Centrate becomes more clear and the cake more wet
when diminishing the liquid radius and vice versa.

4. Differential Speed between Bowl & Scroll
The dryness of the cake can be increased when operating with a lower
differential speed, but the Centrate will be less clear and vice versa. The
torque increases with the lower n.
The differential speed can be regulated automatically to compensate
for varying content of solids in the feed.

5. Feed rate
The feed suspension is introduced through an inlet tube to the feed zone of
the conveyor where it is accelerated and directed into the interior of the bow. The
solids which must have a higher specific gravity than the liquid settle out at the
inner wall of the bowl almost instantaneously due to the high centrifugal
acceleration - normally in the range of 2000 - 4000 g - leaving a clear inner ring of
liquid
The lower feed rate, the better separation.
5.1 Cleaning Procedures

Before starting a cleaning process, please note that the below procedure is not
product specific and therefore is only intended as a guide.
Before the decanter is stopped, close the valve to the feed and raise the differential
speed, if possible, in order to transport the last solids remains out of the bowl.
Always make sure to take precautions against outflow of fluids to other machines
which provide further treatment of the solids after the separation process, such as
for instance sludge drier or the like. This can be done by redirecting the decanter's
slide gates or by-pass system.
Instructions:
1. Flush the decanter with water until the discharged flushing water from the
large end looks clean and clear.
2. Switch off the main motor, but continue to flush. Shut off the water before the
bowl speed decelerates below 300 rpm.
3. Open the upper casing of the bowl and check visually if both upper and lower
casings are clean. Check also if there is still product in the bowl. This is done
by looking into the bowl through the holes of the large end hub and the solids
discharge.
4. Now check if the flushing had the intended effect on the bowl. This is done by
turning the sun wheel shaft by hand without moving the bowl
5. If item 3 and item 4 are not satisfactory, the decanter must be accelerated to
operating speed again, and the procedure is repeated from item 1. If it is not
possible to properly clean the bowl according to the above procedure, the
bowl must be disassembled and then cleaned.
After having done the above procedure, the observations should be evaluated
regarding time intervals of the flushing time in order to obtain the optimum
cleaning.

Note!
The optimum flushing time of the decanter very much depends on the operating
conditions.
- If the vibrations level is higher than normal during start- up, the time interval of the
flushing of the bowl must be increased.
- If the vibrations are not too high at any time, the flushing is of appropriate length.
5.2 Chemical Cleaning (optional) (CIP = Cleaning in Place)

A chemical cleaning of the decanter is done in two phases:
- High speed
- Low speed
High speed:
Cleaning during high speed is normally done at a speed that is 10-15% below the
normal operating speed (rpm). This is done to avoid unnecessary overloading of the
main motor, as during this CIP-procedure smaller power consumption should be
anticipated.
When the decanter is taken out of operation to run a CIP-procedure, it is necessary
to flush the decanter. This is done during the high-speed phase with hot water,
which is flushed into the decanter to remove process remains.
During the flushing, the piping, the inlet parts, the bowl's exterior and the casing of
the decanter are cleaned. Cleaning of the bowl's exterior is done in connection with
deceleration of the bowl, as both the main motor and the cleaning fluid con- tributes
to slowing down the bowl rotation.
The solids remain, which might still be in the bowl after the high-speed cleaning,
will be removed during the next phase,
i.e. the low speed phase.
High Speed CIP
Bowl diameter Feed tube

CIP nozzles in casing/cover at
[mm] [litre/hour]
3 bar [litre/hour]
210 1500 3000
310 5500 7400
355 10000 11000
455 20000 12000

Low speed:
In order to be able to run low speed CIP, it is a condition that the main motor is
equipped with a frequency converter.
Cleaning at low speed is executed with a bowl speed below 1 G at the bowl wall
The rotation direction of the bowl is reversed at certain intervals, which gives the
intended effect of a washing machine.
Low Speed CIP
Bowl diameter Feed tube

CIP nozzles in casing/cover at
[mm] [litre/hour]
3 bar [litre/hour]
210 95-115 350
310 80-95 1300
355 70-85 2500
455 60-75 5000
During the low speed phase, some of the cleaning fluid is lifted upwards onto the
bowl wall from where the fluid hurls down on the conveyor hub. In this way a
mechanical cleaning of the bowl and conveyor is carried out, which together with the
chemical action of the cleaning fluid improves the washing intensity and gives a
good cleaning effect.
In those cases, water alone cannot remove the deposits, chemicals such as sodium
hydroxide (NaOH)/caustic soda can be added in order to get a satisfactory result.
To ensure a pH value of 12 to 13, the solution must be 1.5-2.0%.
If necessary, cleaning with acid could be carried out as a good supplement to
cleaning with caustic soda; a suitable agent is nitric acid (HNO3) with a
concentration of approx. 1 pH value.
To intensify the effect of the use of the CIP-fluids, the chemicals are heated, by
means of which the heat acts as a catalyst.
Typical scopes of application for caustic soda and acid are:
- NaOH (caustic soda) - Proteins, grease.
- HNO3 (acid) - Calcareous deposits
A detergent compound of NaOH with an admixture of a com- plex agent such as
sodium polyphosphate, EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) or NTA
(nitrilotriacetic acid) can be used.
Be aware that when using low speed CIP, the intervals between lubrication are
more frequent because of the low speed and the aggressive CIP-fluids. The
combination of low speed and CIP-fluids increases the risk of eluviation of grease
from the conveyor bearings

The duration of each cycle is to be individually determined based on the operating
conditions at the site, where the decanter is used.
5.3 High Speed CIP
In the high-speed phase, the nozzles are activated in the casing at 3 bar.
Step I, Flashing
Shut off the main motor and the feed. Redirect the by-pass system of the decanter
and flush with clean hot water through the feed tube and the nozzles of the casing
when the speed has de- creased to 90% of the operating speed. The bowl speed
must not decrease below 50% of the operating speed.
Step II, Acid:
Supply for a short period of time hot CIP-fluid in the form of acid through the feed
tube and the nozzles of the casing. The CIP-fluid is led back to the CIP-tanks through
the by-pass system.
Step III, Flushing:
Flush with hot water through the feed tube and the nozzles of the casing.
Step IV, Flushing:
While the main motor is switched off, continue flushing the decanter with cold
water through the feed tube and the nozzles of the casing until the rotation has
reached 300 rpm. The bowl speed must not decrease below 50% of the operating
speed. The flushing with water will contribute to slowing down the bowl. While the
decanter decelerates the rotations, it is emptied for cleaning fluid. At the moment
when the decanter bowl begins to rotate at low speed, the rotation direction is
reversed and the decanter goes di goes directly to low speed CIP.
5.4 Low Speed CIP

During the low speed phase, the solids remains are flushed off of the bowl inner
side and the conveyor hub.
Low speed CIP is not started until the bowl rotates in opposite direction of the
normal rotation direction. In this way the solids are transported out through the
solids discharge of the bowl. The rotation direction is not changed back until no
more solids come out of the solids discharge. This will, of course, result in a longer
intermission at the stage VI
The CIP-fluids that are returned to the CIP-tanks must be cleaned of impurities
before reuse. It is important that the quantity and concentration (pH-value) of the
CIP-fluids are controlled regularly, since otherwise the intended cleaning effect of
the CIP-fluids cannot be obtained.
Step V, Caustic soda:

Now when the decanter runs backwards and the speed is below 1 G, hot caustic
soda is added, which is sprayed through the feed tube and the radial hole of the
feed tube. The CIP-fluid is led back to the CIP-tanks.
Step VI, Flushing:
Flush with hot water through the feed tube and the radial hole of the feed tube.
Check visually that no more solids come out of the solids discharge.
Step VII, Flushing:
Stop the main motor, but continue to flush the decanter with cold water through the
feed tube and the radial hole of the feed tube.
Flushing with water will contribute to slow down the bowl. While the decanter
decelerates the rotations, it is emptied for cleaning fluid. At the moment when the
decanter’s bowl starts rotating at low speed, the rotation direction is changed back
to positive rotations.
Step VIII, Acid:
Supply for a short period of time hot CIP-fluid in the form of acid through the feed
tube and the radial hole of the feed tube.
Step IX, Flushing:
Step X, Flushing:
Stop the main motor, but continue to flush the decanter with cold water through the
feed tube and the radial hole of the feed tube.
Flushing with water will contribute to slow down the bowl. While the decanter
decelerates the rotations, it is emptied for cleaning fluid. At the moment when the
decanter’s bowl starts rotating at low speed, the rotation direction is changed back to
negative rotations.
Step XI, Caustic soda:
Supply for a short period of time hot CIP-fluid in the form of caustic soda through
the feed tube and the radial hole of the feed tube.
Step XII, Flushing:
The procedure can be repeated from step VII to XII to the ex- tent that is required.
Step XIII, Final Flushing:
Before the CIP-procedure is ended, be sure to finalize the cleaning by flushing with
cold, clean water. The flushing must be done through the feed tube and the radial
hole of the feed tube as well as through the nozzles of the upper casing.

6 Lubrication
6.1 General
The lubricants for the decanter must always be stored in a cool, dry, in-
door area, and be protected from sunlight. Lubricant properties are very
sensitive to contamination and lubricants must never be stored in open
containers. It is strongly recommended to use lubrication grease supplied in
400 g (14 ounce) cartridges. If Rear containers are used, it is required to be very
careful, avoid any contamination and always keep the containers completely
closed. Lubricant properties will change during storage and the recommended
maximum shelf life from the date of filling of the lubricant container is 2 years
for grease and 10 years for oil.
6.2 Lubrication of Bowl Bearings

The Bowl Bearings shall always be lubricated while the decanter is
running. The optimal lubrication result is obtained if the decanter is lubricated
while running at low speed such as during stopping of the decanter or towards
the end of a low speed CIP cycle. Lubrication at low speed shall be used
whenever possible.
The standard lubrication interval and lubricant quantity is:

Lubrication time interval: 300 operating hours
Lubricant quantity: 9 g (0.32 oz) - 6 strokes with std. grease gun
Lubricate bearings in both ends with the above, specified quantity.
For decanters operating under extreme temperature conditions and with

bearing temperatures constantly above 70°C (160°F), the time interval
between each lubrication shall be shortened to 150 hours.
It is possible to use shorter time intervals, but if a shorter time interval is used,
the quantity of grease shall always be reduced with the same factor as the
time interval.
Example:
Grams and the time interval between lubrication is 24
hours the required grease quantity is:
24 X grams
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300
Note: If the standard lubrication time interval is shortened due to

Extreme temperature conditions, the shortened interval shall be used in the
above calculation.
The grease quantity and the specified lubrication interval must never be
exceeded. Exceeding the specified quantity will cause over-greasing and risk
of high bearing temperatures. Exceeding the time interval will lead to
insufficient lubrication of the bearings.
6.3 Temperature alarm limits

The bearings can withstand a temperature of 120°C / 274°F. For decanters
where the bearing temperature is measured with a PT100 sensor directly on
the bearing outer race, the temperature limits are:
Warning limit: 110°C / 256°F

Stop limit: 120°C / 274°F
For bearing temperatures measured on the surface of the bearing housings,
the temperature limits shall be reduced with approximately 10°C (18°F).
It is always important to ensure that PT100 sensors are properly fitted and the
tip of the sensor is in good contact with the bearing outer race.
6.4 Temperature peaks

When a bearing is lubricated it is normal that there is a temperature
peak just after lubrication. The temperature peaks are caused by the heat
generated, when grease is pushed away from the rolling elements. The
temperature peaks are not critical, unless the bearing temperature exceeds the
temperature limits or does not start to decrease to a normal level after 2-4
hours. If the temperature does not decrease it can be a sign of either bearing
contamination or hardened grease inside the bearing. Frequent greasing with
smaller quantities will normally lead to smaller temperature peaks and is
therefore recommended, if there are problems with high temperature peaks.
If there is a suspicion that a bearing has hardened or contaminated
grease, the recommended procedure is to dismantle and clean the bearing
completely or change it. Grease should not be tried to be pushed out by
adding Rear amounts of new grease or blowing with compressed air.
First start of a decanter – running in when a decanter is received from
the factory the bearing is filled with grease. This is to protect the bearing
against contamination and drying out during transport and storage. It is
therefore advised not to the start the decanter at full speed, but first do a low
speed rotation of the decanter. If the decanter is driven with a frequency
inverter, this can be obtained by running the decanter 15-20 minutes at the

speed for low speed CIP or run a low speed CIP cycle without feed or water.
If
The decanter does not have a frequency inverter; it is advised to do 5
repeated starts where the decanter is stopped when it has reached a speed of
approximately 500 rpm.
There is normally no reason for republication at first start-up, since the

bearings are filled with grease. However, if the decanter has been stored for
more than one year after delivery, it is recommended to replace the Bowl
Bearings or clean out the old grease.
6.5 Automatic lubrication system (Optional)

The decanter can be equipped with an automatic lubrication system for
the Bowl Bearings. The pumping time and the time interval between
lubrication are controlled with a timer.
Interval between
Type Nominal capacity Pumping time
lubrication
SKF greasing system 43 g/h 24 hours 1 minute

6.6 Lubrication of Scroll Bearings
At lubrication of Scroll bearings, the decanter must be stopped and the main power
must be properly disconnected according to the safety instructions.
The Scroll bearings shall normally be lubricated for each 1000 hours. Note that
this will coincide with the mandatory visual inspection of bowl, casing and
gearbox.
Lubricant quantity, small end: 80 g (2.82 oz) - 53 strokes with std. grease
Gun Lubricant quantity, Rear end: 40 g (1.41 oz) - 27 strokes with
std. grease gun
Lubricate bearings in both ends with the above, specified quantity.
*For food grade application the grease should be use ANDEROL make FGCS-2
For decanters operating with feed temperatures above 90°C (200°F), the lubrication
interval shall be shortened to 500 hours.
If the decanter is cleaned with low speed CIP, it is recommended to lubricate the
Scroll bearings after the low speed. The quantity of grease shall be reduced
according to the number of operating hours between each low speed CIP.
Example: If the quantity of grease specified for 1000

hours is X grams, and the time interval between lubrication is 40 operating hours,
the required grease quantity is
40 X grams
-----------
1000
6.7 Cleaning out grease exits on decanters
It is recommended to do a cleaning of the grease exits from the bearing
housings each time the decanter is stopped for Scroll bearing lubrication and
inspection. This will ensure that the grease exit is not blocked with old,
hardened grease.

6.8 Grease accepted by G-Centri-Force for lubrication of decanter
bearings
Bowl Bearing grease & Scroll bearing grease is:
1. SKF Make LGHP2
2. Shell Make Alvania RL2
4
3
1. Inlet-Bowl Bearing 2. Inlet-Scroll Bearing

3. Outlet-Scroll Bearing 4. Outlet-Bowl Bearing
5
6
7 8

7. Planetary Gearbox
Change the oil in the gearbox for each 2000 operating hours.
Lubricant Quantities
G-125: 2.35 Liters
G-52DD: 3.3 Liters
Statoil make Mereta 320/ G-46: 1.6 Liters
FUCHS make Unisyn G-115: 5.4 Liters
CLP 320 G-97-3: 3.0 Liters
In the front face of the gearbox there are two plugs (drain plugs) screwed into two
holes.
Drain the oil from the gearbox into a suitable container as follows: Rotate the gearbox
until the two drain plugs are set in vertical alignment.
Remove the upper plug and subsequently the lower plug, and drain all oil from the
gearbox.
After draining, flush the gearbox with clean gearbox oil: Insert one of the removed
drain plugs into the lower hole and pour approx. 1 liter of gearbox oil through the
upper hole, using an oil syringe. Insert the second plug into the upper hole and rotate
the gearbox by hand as fast as possible and drain it again as described above.
Then refill the gearbox with oil of the quality given in the lubrication table.
To check the oil level, rotate the gearbox until its arrow marked "UP" points
Straight up. The oil surface inside the gearbox should then level with the upper drain
hole.
Oil level

8. Commended service intervals
Major Service is replacement of all bearings and all seals while intermediate (or minor)
service is replacement of seals only.
It is difficult give a precise answer how often major service and intermediate service
must be done because the wear and contamination risk are both application and installation
related. Therefore, it must be based on actual application experience. As a rule of thumb, it
is recommended to carry out a major service every second year and a minor service in the
intermediate year. For some applications such as applications with high temperatures,
frequent CIP, contaminated environment and for decanters with paring disks, a major
service at least once every year is recommended

9. Maintenance Table
Recommended Intervals for Maintenance
Item Interval
Gearbox Oil Leakage Check Monthly
Oil Level Check 1000
Oil Change 2000
Motor(s) Lubrication 2000
V-belts Tightening up and Check 2000
Change 16000
Bowl Check for wear and corrosion.
For decanters operating at high
temperatures and/or high chloride
levels in feed, check bolts connecting 1000
bowl section for corrosion and stress
Corrosion cracks.
Solids Discharge Check
Wear Protection If damaged or excessively worn, 1000
Fit new immediately.
Safety Equipment Check functioning of:
All alarm devices 2000
Safety equipment
Labels Check:
Nameplate and warning labels. 2000
Replace if not readable.
Foundation bolts Check tightening 4000
Vibration dampers Check
4000
Fit new, if necessary.

10. Disassembling and Assembling
10.1 Replacing parts
To ensure trouble-free operation of the decanter, great care must be taken during
replacement of parts:
1. Contacting and sliding surfaces, as well as O-rings and seals must be
carefully cleaned.
2. Always place removed parts on a clean, soft surface to avoid scratching the
surfaces.
3. Ensure that screws used to pull parts from each other have smooth ends.
1. Check O-rings, seals and gaskets for defects.

2. Check that O-ring grooves and sealing surfaces are clean.
3. After replacing an O-ring, check that it fills the groove completely and that
it is not twisted.
4. Ensure that seals are mounted with the open end pointing the correct way.
See illustrations.
10.2 Special tools
Always use the recommended special tools for removing, disassembling, assembling,
and mounting the bowl. In case of negligence of this point, G-Centri-Force accepts no
liability for possible damage to the parts.
G-Centri-Force supplies a variety of special tools and accessories to facilitate
maintenance of the decanter. See volume SPC
When lifting the decanter assembly use the slings specified on the
dimensioned drawing.
When Lifting Minor Decanter Parts by Straps always use lifting straps having a
load capacity of minimum 1000 kg (2200 lbs).
10.3 Vibration Dampers
Check regularly and change those crumbled and dampers whose rubber has swelled
or cracked. Do not run the decanter if any of its dampers is defective.
10.4 Spare Parts Kits

G-Centri-Force supplies three types of spare parts kits for the de-canter:
The intermediate kit for Bowl Bearings and scroll Bearings, respectively, contain
rubber parts for the Bowl Bearings and the scroll Bearings.
The major kit for Bowl Bearings and scroll Bearings, respectively, contains parts
necessary for the complete overhaul of the decanter. It includes all sealing
components and bearings.
The gearbox kit includes the lip seal for the sun wheel and the O-ring between the
splinted nave and the gearbox cover.

10.5 Disassemble Feed Tube Bracket & Belts:
23 8
25
24
7
Remove the 4 screws [7].

Using two M10x50 (for X55) or M8x40 (For X10) screws from special tools* as
jacking screws, pull off the Feed Tube [24], tightening the jacking screws equally to
avoid pulling out the Feed Tube [24] askew.
Remove the 6 screw [8]
Using plastic malad slowly hammering on outside surface of feed tube bracket [23]
Remove the 4 ‘V’ belts [25] by losing the 4 screw of motor bracket & pulling up by 2
as per motor installation & removing instructions.
10.6 Assemble Feed Tube Bracket & Belts:

Fix the 4 V Belts [25].
Tighten the V Belt [25] as instructs using motor bracket 2 up-down screws, and
then tighten the 4 motor bracket screws.
Installed the feed tube bracket [23] & tighten 6 screw [8]
Install the feed tube [24] according to the using 4 screws [7] tighten them to a
torque xx Nm, tightening them crosswise a few times to ensure tightening all 4
screws to the correct torque.

10.7 Removing the Bowl Rotating Assembly
Disassemble the main drive according to instructions in section
Disassemble the back drive according to instructions in section
Remove the 6 screws [3] & open top cover
Remove the 4 screws [1] and the wear liner [2].
Remove the 8 screws [4] holding the pillow blocks.
Now remove the bowl assembly by means of the lifting tool. Place the Belt on top
of the bowl at the centre of gravity. Now pull the long end through the short end.
Pull the Belt around the bowl to the underside and place the long ends of the
straps in the hook of the crane, as shown in below image.
1 2
4
3
The individual design of both bowl and Scroll means that each bowl has its own
centre of gravity and, as a consequence of this, which the axial point on the
lifting Belt corresponding to the bowl centre of gravity displaces accordingly. To
find bowl centre of gravity, proceed as follows:

Place the lifting Belt around the bowl and lift the bowl carefully, to see how the
bowl balances.
If the bowl is not in balance, place the bowl in horizontal position on the frame, move
the lifting Belt closer to the heavy end of the bowl and lift the bowl carefully again.
Repeat this procedure until the bowl is in balance.
Carefully lift the bowl assembly off the lower casing and place it on the lifting Belt.

11. Install Bowl
When installing the bowl, clean the pillow block contact surfaces and the frame
before lowering the bowl into place.
Pull the tow straps around the bowl and pull the long end through the short end.
Place them in the hook of the crane as shown in above Image
Lower the bowl assembly onto the frame
After the bowl has been placed and the pillow blocks aligned on dowel pin &
Tighten the 8 screws [4] securing the pillow blocks to a torque of xx Nm
Install the wear liner [2] and secure with the 4 screws [1]. Assemble the main drive
according to the instructions.

12. Remove Gearbox
Remove the six/ten screws (M16, M10 or M8) connecting the gearbox to the gearbox
adapter. Place the sling* as shown in Figure
Suspend the gearbox from a hoist or the like and jack it out, using the three jacking
screws.
Turn the jacking screws back to their original position. They must not stick out through
the contact surface between the gearbox and the gearbox adapter when the gearbox is in-
stalled again.
Carefully pull out the suspended gearbox. The splinted shaft can now be removed
by hand.

12.1 Install Gearbox
Apply an ample amount of grease* to the splinted shaft and the splinted hub in the Scroll.
Push the gearbox assembly with splinted shaft carefully into place
Rotate the sun-wheel shaft a few turns, to make the spines engage.
Insert the six/ten screws (M16, M10 or M8) assembling the gearbox adapter to the
gearbox and tighten them to a torque of as per given table in installation manual. No
certain tightening sequence to be followed when tightening the screws

13. Assemblies & Disassemblies
13-1. Disassemble Bowl Bearing Front Hub:
Prior to disassembling the bowl bearing Rear end, the gearbox must be removed according
to instructions given in this manual
2
3
4 16
14a
1
22
13
1
7
17
10
12 11 6
18
5 20
3
12 11
2
Remove the 10/12 screws [13].
Using two M10x50 (for X55) or M8x40 (For X10) screws from special tools* as jacking
screws, pull off the gearbox adapter [4], tightening the jacking screws equally to
avoid pulling out the adapter [4] askew.
Now remove by hand complete assembly including bearing housing [2], Bearing
[14] and spacer [5]
Using by Mallet and brass mandrel to remove Spacer [5] and Bearing outer race
[14], taking case that the mandrel dose not damage the bearing housing [2] or
spacer [5]
The roller bearing inner race [14a] can be removed from the pinion by means of a
two-jaw puller as show in image. Tow milled recesses in the V Seal holder [16] allow
spaces for the puller jaws.

Remove by hand and in the order mentioned, the remaining parts V seal holder [16] and
Bearing cover [1]

13-2. Assemble Bowl Bearing Front Hub
Using by hand push bearing housing cover [1] including assembly condition of O Ring [22], its
grease discharge pointing downwards, and then fit the V seal holder [16] including assembly
condition of V Ring [20] & O Ring [6]
Do not apply any lubricants at all to the V Ring [20] when fitting into the V seal Holder
[16].
Heat the bearing inner race [14a] be means of an induction heater or an oven to a
temperature of 80*C (175*F) and push it on the pinion as far it goes, it must seat fully
against the V seal holder [16] all around.
Insure the roller bearing outer race [14] into the bearing housing [2]. Than push the Spacer
[5] along with O ring [11] by using mallet carefully the assembly onto the bearing outer
race [14] above and Grease the roller.
Be carefully by hand complete assembly including bearing housing [2], Bearing

[14] And spacer [5] and O ring [11] push on bearing inner race [14a]. Take care of fixing
the bearing housing assembly; bearing roller not to be damage.
Insert the 4 screws [12] attached the bearing housing cover [1] to the pass into bearing
housing [2] and tighten them.
Carefully clean the contact surface between the gearbox holder [4] and the Front hub
end face.
Place the gearbox holder [4] on the front hub, aligning the axial hole in the holder and
the guide pin on the end surface of the Front hub.
Fit the 10/12 screws [13] tighten them to a torque xx Nm, tightening them
crosswise a few times to ensure tightening all 10/12 screws to the correct torque.
Install the gearbox according to the instruction given in gearbox install and remove
Para.

13-3. Disassemble Bowl Bearing Rear Hub
2
3
3 23 8
11
2 15
2 16
1
21
24
5
7
6 17 9
4 12
Remove the 8/10 screws [21].

Using two M10x100 (for Gx55) or M8x80 (for Gx10) screws from special
tools* as jacking screws, pull off the V belt pulley [15], tightening the jacking
screws equally to avoid pulling out the V belt pulley [15] askew.
Remove the 2 O Rings [17].
Then Pull off the assembly consisting of bearing housing [2], Ball Bearing
[19], and spacer [5] V seal Holder [6] and Housing cover [1].
To disassemble the bearing housing: Remove, in the following order, the 4 screws
[12], and the housing cover [1], the V seal holder [6] and the spacer [5]

Using by Mallet and brass mandrel to remove Spacer [5] and Bearing [19], taking
case that the mandrel dose not damage the bearing housing [2] or spacer [5]

13-4. Assemble Bowl Bearing Rear Hub
Using by hand push bearing housing cover [1], its grease discharge pointing downwards, and
then fit the V seal holder [16] including assembly condition of V Ring
[20] And O Ring [6]. Do not apply any lubricants at all to the V Ring [20] when fitting
into the V seal Holder [16].
Insure the bearing outer race [14] into the bearing housing [2]. Then push the Spacer [5]
along with O ring [11] by using mallet carefully the assembly onto the bearing outer race
[14] above and Grease the roller.
[14] and spacer [5] and O ring [11] push on bearing inner race [14a]. Take care of fixing
the bearing housing assembly; bearing not to be damage as well as rear hub. Then using
the brass road; hammering on bearing inner race. To insure bearing will be rest with V
seal holder [16] face.
Insert the four screws [12] attached the bearing housing cover [1] to the pass into bearing
Fit the 2 ‘O’ Rings [17] on ‘O’ ring groove
Clean the contact surface between the V belt Pulley [15] and the Rear hub end face. Be
carefully match V belt pulley’s [15] all 8 screw [21] & tighten them to a torque
63 Nm, tightening them crosswise a few times to ensure tightening all 8 screws to the
correct torque.

13-5. Remove Front Hub
This procedure describes how to remove the Front hub with the gearbox assembled to it. For
removal of the gearbox from the Front hub.
Remove 15 of the 16 long screws (16 screws for G355 & 24 Screw for G455) [13], loosen the
last one, and leave it in place until the end hub [1] is ready to be removed.
The end hub can now be jacked out: Using the three jacking screws [5], clear it of the bowl.
Remove the loosened long screw [13] left in place and carefully pull out the end hub [1].
Turn the three jacking screws [5] back to their original position. They must not stick out
through the Front hub con-tact surface when the hub is re-installed.

13-6. Install Front Hub
This procedure describes how to install the Front hub with the gearbox assembled to it. For
assembling the gearbox to the Front hub, see Images.
Grease the Inside bearing.
Place the Front hub [1] on the bowl, being careful not to damage the Inside bearing.
Fit the 16 screws for G355 & 24 Screw for G455 [13] and tighten them to a torque of 47
Nm Fasten the three jacking screws [4].

13-7. Remove Rear Hub
Loosen the 6/8/10 screws [12] and remove them.
15 16
14
2
18
7
11
13
5
1217
The hub can now be carefully pulled out. Use, if necessary, a plastic hammer on the edge of
the hub to loosen it or use 150mm jack screw to pull out rear hub
By using special tool remove Oil seal holder ring [14], then oil seal holder [11] (for GX55),
Circlip [18], ‘O’ Ring [14] and Oil Seal [9] remove as per instruct in Scroll Bearing Rear hub
Assembly.
Remove bearing [7] using by Mallet and brass mandrel bearing taking care that the
mandrel doses not damage the Rear Hub [2]
By using Circlip player remove the Circlip [15].

Using special tool remove 2 no’s of seal ring [16].

13-8. Install Rear Hub
Grease the Inside bearing [7]
Place the Rear hub [2] on the bowl, being careful not to damage the Inside bearing.
Fit the 6//108 screws [12] and tighten them to a torque of xx Nm

Fasten the jacking screws [17].

13-9. Disassemble Scroll Bearing Front End
3
6
5 4 2
1
12
11
10 9 8
Remove the Front hub according to instructions given before

Remove the 12 screw [6].
6 4
5 1
12
11
1 10 9 8

Using the ‘T’ Handle jacking screw remove the hole assembly consisting of duplex
Bearing Holder [8] & Spline Bushing.
Now it is possible to remove the O ring [10], Circlip [22], Duplex Angular
Contact Bearing [4] and Seal Holder assembly [5] from the Duplex Bearing Holder [8].
Duplex Angular Contact Ball Bearing [4], Remove the 2 Circlip [3, 12] and Seal Holder [5]
and tap out the bearing using a mandrel.
From Seal Holder [5]; remove O Ring [11] and Oil Seal [9]

13-10. Assemble Scroll Bearing Front End
Place the Spline Bushing [1] by matching four Pins [2] into the Scroll four holes by hand. If is
not possible to push in the Spline Bushing [1] by hand’ use a pipe as a Drift and gently tap
the holder into place.
Fit the Internal parts of Duplex Bearing Holder [8] like Duplex Angular Contact Ball
Bearing [4], 2 no’s of Circlip [3, 12] and Seal Holder [5]. Before Seal Holder [5] fitting fit
the O Ring [11] and Oil Seal [9] into the Seal Holder [5]
Fit The Duplex Bearing Holder [8] into the Scroll and pull it into place by
tightening the 12 screw of [6]
Fit the Lip Seal [13] on the inner Pinion of the Front Hub by using grease and push it
into place.
Place the Scroll into the bowl according to the instructions given before.
Install the Front Hub according to the instructions given before.

13-11. Disassemble Scroll Bearing Rear End
16
15
14
12
2
9
19
7
18
19 17
5
12
The hub can now be carefully pulled out. Use, if necessary, a plastic hammer on the edge
of the hub to loosen it.
Lessen eight screws [12] for G355 & Ten Screws [12] for G455
By using special tool remove Oil seal holder ring [19], then oil seal holder [5], Circlip [12],
‘O’ Ring [14] and Oil Seal [9] remove as per instruct in Scroll Bearing Rear
Hub Assembly.
Remove Ball bearing [7] using by Mallet and brass mandrel bearing taking care that the
By using Circlip player remove the Circlip [15].
Using special tool remove 2 no’s of seal ring [16].

13-12. Assemble Scroll Bearing Rear End:
Using special tool Install 2 no’s of Oil Seal [16].
By using Circlip player fit the Circlip [15].
Install the Ball bearing [7] using by Mallet and brass mandrel bearing taking care that the
Install the oil seal [9] in oil seal holder [5] & O Ring [11] over the Oil seal holder
[5].
Install the Circlip [12] in Oil seal holder ring [19] by matching slot of Oil seal holder [5]
& Oil seal holder ring [19]
Install O ring [14] in Oil seal holder ring [19] & by matching pin hole of Rear Hub [2] and
Oil seal holder ring [19]. Fit the 6 screws [18] tighten them to a torque 63 Nm.
Install the Rear Hub [2] as per instruct in Scroll Bearing Rear Hub Assembly.

13-13. Demounting of Wear Bushing
Before fitting the wear bushing both end hubs and the scroll must be removed from the
bowl according to the procedures as per images
When the Rear hub has been demounted, it is possible to exchange the wear bushing 6nos for
G210, 8 no’s for G-310&G355 & 10 no’s for G-455. Do not expect to reuse the old wear bushing
after demounting as the material is very brittle and probably will break.
Use the Drift for wear bushing and soft hammer to force out the wear bushing. Hold a hand
under the bushing of place some rage in the bowl, to prevent damages to the inside of the
bow

13-14. Fit New Wear Bushing
Wipe off oil and grease from the new bushing and its seat in the bowl and clean the surface
carefully of old LOCTITE using a clean cloth moistened with acetone.
Apply in zigzag type, a thin layer of LOCTITE no 648 to the cleaned surface of the
bushing.
Insert the bussing into the seal. Holding it as show in illustration above, turn the bussing to and
fro until it is felt to be ‘floating’ than press into the place without using any tools up to
bushing step.

13-15. Remove the Scroll from Bowl
Remove the Rear hub according to instructions given in above.
Place the bowl (without Rear end hub) horizontally on two wooden trestles or the like:
Attach the lifting tool* to the Rear end of the Scroll as shown below.
Connect the shackle to the hoist and fit the shackle into the lifting tool hole. Because of its
individual design each Scroll has its own centre of gravity. As consequence of this the axial
point on the lifting tool corresponding to the Scroll centre of gravity is not the same for all
Scrolls. To find the actual Scroll centre of gravity, proceed as follows:
Fit the shackle in the lifting tool centre hole and lift the Scroll carefully, to see how the it
balances.
If the Scroll is not in balance, then insert the shackle into the next lifting tool hole nearer to
the heavy end of the Scroll and lift the Scroll carefully again.
Repeat this procedure until the Scroll is in balance and mark the centre of gravity hole of the
lifting tool, to facilitate future disassembling and assembling.
Carefully pull out the Scroll.

13-16. Insert Conveyor into Bowl
Place the bowl horizontally on two wooden trestles or the like: Attach the lifting tool to
the Front end of the conveyor as shown in Figure below.
Connect the shackle to the hoist and fit the shackle into the lifting tool hole where the
conveyor will be in balance when lifted and push it carefully into the bowl.
Install large and small end hubs according to the instructions given in above
sections.

13-17. Disassemble Bowl Bearing Front Hub for Gas Tight
Application:
Prior to disassembling the bowl bearing Rear end, the gearbox must be removed according
to instructions given in this manual
Remove the N2 purge pneumatic 12/10mm tube [38] by pushing release knob.
Remove the Pneumatic connecter [36] by using the spanner
Remove the 10/12 screws [13]
Using two M10x50 (for X55) or M8x40 (For X10) screws from special tools* as jacking
screws, pull off the gearbox adapter [4], tightening the jacking screws equally to
avoid pulling out the adapter [4] askew.
Now remove by hand complete assembly including bearing housing [2], Bearing
[14] and spacer [5]
Using by Mallet and brass mandrel to remove Spacer [5] and Bearing outer race
[14], taking case that the mandrel dose not damage the bearing housing [2] or
spacer [5]
The roller bearing inner race [14a] can be removed from the pinion by means of a
two-jaw puller as show in image. Tow milled recesses in the V Seal holder [16] allow
spaces for the puller jaws.

Remove by hand and in the order mentioned, the remaining parts V seal holder [16] and
Bearing cover [1]
Slowly remove the seal housing [33] form seal ring [23]
Remove the M8x30 2nos of screw [63] and disassembly the top portion of seal housing [33]
Be carefully remove the carbon seal [24] [25] [27] from seal housing [33]
Remove the M6x12 8nos of screw [31]
Using two M8x80 screws from special tools* as jacking screws, pull off the Seal Ring [23],
tightening the jacking screws equally to avoid pulling out the Seal Ring [23] askew.
Now remove by hand other assembly parts including spacer [22] & Disc [28]

13-18. Assemble Bowl Bearing Front Hub for Gas Tight
Application:
Clean the all parts
Installed the Disc [28] along with Spacer [22]
Apply the silicon on O ring [39] fix its place after that install the Seal Ring [23] with equal
tighten screw M6x12 8nos [31]
Clean proper carbon seal [24] [25] [27] and tighten screw [63] after install in seal housing
[33], apply the silicon on O ring [32] and fix on seal housing [33]
Be carefully by hand push install the seal housing [33] on seal ring [23] including assembly
condition of O Ring [32]
Using by hand push bearing housing cover [1], its grease discharge pointing downwards,
and then fit the V seal holder [16] including assembly condition of V Ring [20] & O Ring [6]
Do not apply any lubricants at all to the V Ring [20] when fitting into the V seal Holder
[16].
Heat the bearing inner race [14a] be means of an induction heater or an oven to a
temperature of 80*C (175*F) and push it on the pinion as far it goes, it must seat fully
against the V seal holder [16] all around.
Ensure the roller bearing outer race [14] into the bearing housing [2]. Then push the Spacer
[5] along with O ring [11] by using mallet carefully the assembly onto the bearing outer
race [14] above and Grease the roller.

[15] And spacer [5] and O ring [11] push on bearing inner race [14a]. Take care of fixing
the bearing housing assembly; bearing roller not to be damage.
Insert the 4 screws [12] attached the bearing housing cover [1] to the pass into bearing
Carefully clean the contact surface between the gearbox holder [4] and the Front hub
end face.
Place the gearbox holder [4] on the front hub, aligning the axial hole in the holder and
the guide pin on the end surface of the Front hub.
Fit the 10/12 screws [13] tighten them to a torque xx Nm, tightening them
crosswise a few times to ensure tightening all 10/12 screws to the correct torque.
Install the gearbox according to the instruction given in gearbox install and remove
Para.

13-19. Disassemble Bowl Bearing Rear Hub for Gas Tight
Application with Feed tube
Remove the N2 purge pneumatic 12/10mm both tube [38] by pushing release knob.
Remove the both Pneumatic connecter [36] by using the spanner
Remove the 4nos of screw [7]
Using two screws from special tools* as jacking screws, pull off the feed tube [24],
tightening the jacking screws equally to avoid pulling out the feed tube [24] askew.
Remove the 4nos of screw [46]
Using two screws from special tools* as jacking screws, pull off the seal housing [48],
tightening the jacking screws equally to avoid pulling out the seal housing [48]
askew.
Remove the 2nos of screw [67] and disassembly the top portion of seal housing [48]
Remove the 6nos of screw [8] and disassemble the feed tube bracket [23] from bearing
housing [2]
Remove the screw [53]
Using two screws from special tools* as jacking screws, pull off the Seal Holder [55],
tightening the jacking screws equally to avoid pulling out the Seal Holder [55] askew.
Remove the screws [21].
Using two screws from special tools* as jacking screws, pull off the V belt pulley [15],
tightening the jacking screws equally to avoid pulling out the V belt pulley [15]
askew.

Remove the 2nos of O Rings [17].
Pull off the assembly consisting of bearing housing [2], Ball Bearing [19], and spacer
[5] V seal Holder [6] Housing cover [1] and seal housing [33] along with carbon seal
[24] [25] [27].
To disassemble the bearing housing: Remove, in the following order, the 4 screws
[12], and the housing cover [1], the V seal holder [6] and the spacer [5]
Slowly remove the seal housing [33] form bearing housing cover [1]
Using by Mallet and brass mandrel to remove Spacer [5] and Bearing [19], taking
case that the mandrel dose not damage the bearing housing [2] or spacer [5]
Remove the 2nos of screw [63] and disassembly the top portion of seal housing [33]
Remove the M6x12 8nos of screw [31]
Using two M8x80 screws from special tools* as jacking screws, pull off the Seal
Ring [23], tightening the jacking screws equally to avoid pulling out the Seal Ring
[23] askew.

13-20. Assemble Bowl Bearing Rear Hub for Gas Tight
Application:
Clean the all parts
Apply the silicon on O ring [39] fix its place after that install the Seal Ring [23] with
equal tighten screw M6x12 8nos [31]
Clean proper carbon seal [24] [25] [27] and tighten screw [63] after install in seal
housing [33], apply the silicon on O ring [32] and fix on seal housing [33]
Be carefully by hand push install the seal housing [33] on seal ring [23] including
assembly condition of O Ring [32]
Using by hand push bearing housing cover [1], its grease discharge pointing
downwards, and then fit the V seal holder [16] including assembly condition of V
Ring [20] & O Ring [6]
Do not apply any lubricants at all to the V Ring [20] when fitting into the V seal
Holder [16].
Insure the bearing outer race [14] into the bearing housing [2]. Then push the
Spacer [5] along with O ring [11] by using mallet carefully the assembly onto the
bearing outer race [14] above and Grease the roller.
[15] and spacer [5] and O ring [11] push on bearing inner race [14a]. Take care of
fixing the bearing housing assembly; bearing not to be damage as well as rear hub.
Then using the brass road; hammering on bearing inner race. To ensure bearing
will be rest with V seal holder [16] face.
Insert the four screws [12] attached the bearing housing cover [1] to the pass into
bearing housing [2] and tighten them.
Fit the 2 ‘O’ Rings [17] on ‘O’ ring groove
Clean the contact surface between the V belt Pulley [15] and the Rear hub end
face. Be carefully match V belt pulley’s [15] all 8 screw [21] & tighten them to a torque
63 Nm, tightening them crosswise a few times to ensure tightening all 8 screws to
the correct torque.
Push the Seal Holder [55] along with O ring [52] into the V belt pulley [15]
Tighten the screw [53]
Be carefully install the all carbon seal [41,42,43] into seal housing [48] and tighten the
2 screw [67]
Install the seal housing [48] along with carbon seal [41,42,43] in to the feed tube
bracket [23] and tighten the screw [46]
Be carefully install the feed tube bracket [23] along with seal housing [48] and carbon
seal [41,42,43] on seal holder [55] and bearing housing [2]
Tighten the 6nos of screw [8]
Install the feed tube [24[] and tighten the screw [7]
Tighten the both Pneumatic connecter [36] by using the spanner into the seal
housing [33] [48]

By hand press N2 purge pneumatic 12/10mm both tube [38] in to Pneumatic
connecter [36]

14. Main Drive
14-1. Disassemble Main Drive
Open the casing [3].
Remove the four screws [30] and remove the feed tube [33].
Loosen the four screws [17] and elevate the motor bracket [10] by means of the two
elevating screws [13].
Remove the V-belts from the pulley.
14-2. Assemble Main Drive

If the decanter is equipped with a Main Drive placed on four dampers and changing of this
motor is required, then proceed as follows:
Refer to above image for identification of parts.
Tighten the belts to the value prescribed in below image (if new belts are installed too).
1 Indicator Arm
2 Rubber Finger Loop
3 Pressure Surface

4 Pocket Clip
5 V-belt
6 Pressure Spring
3. Measure the distances A and B
3. Loosen the belts again and turn the bolt [8] until the measuring results of A and B
are the same when retightening the belts. One turn is equal to 1.75 mm (quite 1/16
inch) for M12 screws, and one turn is equal to 2 mm (quite 1/13 inch) for M16
screws.
4. Retighten the belts to the prescribed value and check whether the A and B
measurements are identical. If not, repeat the procedure.
5. Tighten the lock nut [6].
Required weight of motors placed on four dampers: 100-700 kg.
Align the pulleys so that their placing is within 3 mm (1/8 inch) as shown in
below Figure

Install the 4 V-belts in the grooves of the pulleys and tighten them by means of the two
screws [13].
Tighten the V-belts as per instructions given in section above
Secure the motor bracket [10] with the four screws [17], and tighten them to a torque of 220
Nm
Install the feed tube [33] and tighten the four screws [30].
Install the upper casing [3] and secure it with the Six screws and [31].

15. Adjust Bowl/Sun-wheel Speed Sensor
The bowl/sun-wheel speed sensor at the gearbox adapter must be set at a radial distance of
2.5 mm ±0.3 (0.1 inch ±0.01) from the iron the sensor is to see. Placing the speed sensor too
close or too far from the corresponding surface can cause misreading’s.

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DECANTER CENTRIFUGE

G -CENTRI FORCE ENGIEERING PVT

OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL

G-Series Decanter Page No. 1 G-Centri-Force

1. General Information……………………… 4-6

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G-Series Decanter Page No. 3 G-Centri-Force

2. Do not operate equipment when:

3. Chemical Pitting Observed:

4. Pay special attention to the bolts assembling the bowl sections.

Contact G-Centri-Force regarding the repair or replacement of pit-ted

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Operating Speed Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level

LwAd: Declared A-weighted sound power level from the decanter

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1. Feed 2. Liquid phase 3. Solids phase

2.1 Main Drive

2.2 Back Drive

2.3 Variable Frequency Drive Back Drive

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2.4 Operation and Routine Maintenance

Read all manuals before starting the decanter.

2.4.2 Noise and Vibrations

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Increased unbalance caused by wear and/or accumulation of solids

A practical hint: The differential speed of the Scroll can be found by

2.4.3 Inspect Bowl

2.4.5 Start Decanter

2.4.6 Stop Decanter

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2.4.7 Monitoring Operation

2.4.9 Routine Cleaning Procedure:

G-Series Decanter Page No. 10 G-Centri-Force

After having done the above procedure, the observations should be

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3.1 Bowl Speed

3.2 Pond Depth

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The lower feed rate, the better separation.

5.1 Cleaning Procedures

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5.2 Chemical Cleaning (optional) (CIP = Cleaning in Place)

Bowl diameter Feed tube

210 1500 3000

310 5500 7400

355 10000 11000

455 20000 12000

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Bowl diameter Feed tube

310 80-95 1300

355 70-85 2500

455 60-75 5000

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Step II, Acid:

Step III, Flushing:

Step IV, Flushing:

5.4 Low Speed CIP

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6.2 Lubrication of Bowl Bearings

The standard lubrication interval and lubricant quantity is:

Lubricate bearings in both ends with the above, specified quantity.