HYDAC International MAFH-A Programming manual
L-4425
MAFH-A
Operating Maintenance and
Troubleshooting Manual
L-4425 | Created 8.2015
Rev. 4.2017
User Manual MAFH-A L-4425
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- TABLE OF CONTENTS-
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Warnings, Cautions and Notes ...................................................................................................................................5
3. Specications ...............................................................................................................................................................7
4. Components ..................................................................................................................................................................8
5. Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................................................9
5.1 Percent Saturation Water in Oil Display ...................................................................................................................9
5.2 Fluid Oscillation in Auto Mode ..................................................................................................................................9
5.3 Drain Mode ...............................................................................................................................................................9
6. Maintenance Instructions ..........................................................................................................................................10
6.1 Servicing Filter Elements .......................................................................................................................................10
6.2 Servicing Air Breathers ...........................................................................................................................................10
6.3 AC Motors ..............................................................................................................................................................10
6.4 Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................................10
7. Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................11
Appendix 1A - Dimensional Drawing of Series D only ...........................................................................................12
Appendix 2A - Hydraulic Schematic .........................................................................................................................13
Appendix 3A - Electrical Schematic .........................................................................................................................14
Appendix 4A - Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................15
Appendix 5A - Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................................................................16
Appendix 6A - Electrical Schematic - G3066 Unit ...................................................................................................17
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1. INTRODUCTION
HYDAC’spatentpendingdewateringunit(MAFH-A)istherstofitskindonthemarket.TheMAFH-Aoffers
fullyautomateddewateringofhydraulicuidsandavarietyofotherpetroleumbaseduids.
TheoperatingprincipleoftheMAFH-Adiffersfromexistingdewateringmethods.TheMAFH-Aisapositivepressuresystem
thatuses100%masstransfertoremovewaterfromtheoperatinguid.Roomairisheatedusingaproprietarymethodto
improvetheabilityoftheairtoabsorbwatervapor.Thisheatedairisthendistributedupwardsinthereactionchamber
throughcascadingdropletsofoperatinguid.Theheatedairstreamremovesfree,emulsied,&dissolvedwaterandsome
dissolved gases.
Inmosttraditionalindustrialvacuumdehydrators,masstransferisalsothemeanstodewater.Amild/mediumvacuum
expandstheroomairandproportionatelyreducestherelativehumidityoftheair.Theairowislimitedtothedisplacement
ofthevacuumpump.Higherefciencyvacuumunitsuseaclosedcycletosealoperatinguidwithhighheatandhigh
vacuumtoboiloffwater.Theseunitshavehighefciencybuthavelowowratesandcanpotentiallydamagetheoperating
uidovertime.
SincetheairowrateoftheHYDAC’sMAFH-Aisnotlimitedbyvacuumpumpdisplacement,itismoreeffectivein
dewateringoperatinguidsundersimilarconditionsandowratesthantheabovetechnologies.Inaddition,theMAFH-A
doesnothavetheinitialandmaintenanceeconomicdisadvantagesofavacuumpumpbasedsystem.
TheMAFH-Ausesaregenerativeairinjectionsystemtoheatanddistributeroomairintothereactionchamber.Theoptional
compressedairsystemusesanavailabledried,cleanairsource.Anyresidualuidmistismechanicallyseparatedfromthe
moistairstreambeforeitisventedfromthechamber.Thesystemuidiscycledthroughthereactionchamberviaasystem
includingavanepump,twovalves,andthreelters.Duringtherstcycle,uidispumpedandgentlysprayedontopof
theloose,reticulatedmediauntiltheuidlevelinthesumptriggersthehighoatswitch.Theuidisthenpumpedfromthe
pump and returned to the customer’s reservoir.
TheMAFH-Aiscontrolledbyacontrolsystemwhichmonitorssystemfunctionandcontrolsthecycleoperation.
Anon-boardwatersensor(AS1000)monitorstherelativehumidityoftheoperatinguidanddisplaystheactualhumidity
value at the control panel.
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WARNING!
BEFORE RUNNING THIS MAFH-A,
THE OPERATOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL!
THE MAFH-A MUST REMAIN IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AT ALL
TIMES. IF THE UNIT IS TIPPED MORE THAN 15 DEGREES OR IS
KNOCKED OVER CONTACT HYDAC’S IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE UNIT IF IT HAS BEEN TIPPED OVER
OR DROPPED.
HIGHLY AERATED OIL WITH EXCESSIVE FOAM MAY CAUSE
THE FLOAT SWITCHES INTERNAL TO THE FLUID CHAMBER
TO MALFUNCTION. IF THE OIL IS AERATED ALLOW THE FLUID
TO SETTLE AND THE AIR TO DISSIPATE PRIOR TO RUNNING IT
THROUGH THE MAFH-A.
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2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
Recognize Safety Information
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Whenyouseethissymbolonyourmachineorinthismanual,bealert
forthepotentialofpersonalinjury.Followtheprecautionsandsafeoperatingpracticeshighlightedbythissymbol.
Asignalword—DANGER,WARNING,orCAUTION—usedwiththesafetyalertsymbol.DANGERidentiesthe
mostserioushazards.GeneralprecautionsareonCAUTIONlabels.
Follow Safety Instructions
Readthesafetymessagesinthismanualandonthemachine.Followthesewarningsandinstructionscarefully.
Reviewthemfrequently.Besurealloperatorsofthismachineunderstandeverysafetymessage.Replacesafety
labelsimmediatelyifmissingordamaged.
Operate Only If Qualied
Donotoperatethismachineunlessyouhavereadtheoperator’smanualcarefullyandyouhavebeenqualiedby
supervisedtrainingandinstruction.Familiarizeyourselfwiththejobsiteandyoursurroundingsbeforeoperating.
Inspect Machine
Inspecttheequipmentcarefullybeforeeachuse.Keepallpartsingoodconditionandproperlyinstalled.Fix
damageandreplacewornorbrokenpartsimmediately.Payspecialattentiontohydraulichosesandelectrical
power cord.
Handle Fluids Safely—Avoid Fires
Filteringoffuelorotherammableliquidsisnotrecommended.Storeammableuidsawayfromrehazards.Do
notincinerateorpuncturepressurizedcontainers.Makesuremachineiscleanoftrash,grease,anddebris.Donot
storeoilyrags;theycanigniteandburnspontaneously.
Prepare for Emergencies
Bepreparedifarestarts.Keeparstaidkitandreextinguisherhandy.Keepemergencynumbersfordoctors,
ambulanceservice,hospital,andredepartmentnearyourtelephone.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understandserviceprocedurebeforedoingwork.Workareashouldlevel,clean,anddry.Beforeservicing
machine:
-Positionmachineonalevelsurface
-Allowtocoolifhot
Keepallpartsingoodconditionandproperlyinstalled.Fixdamageimmediately.Replacewornorbrokenparts.
Removeanybuildupofgrease,oil,ordebris.
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Directexposuretohazardouschemicalscancauseseriousinjury.Potentiallyhazardouschemicalsusedwith
equipmentincludesuchitemsaslubricants,coolants,paints,andadhesives.AMaterialSafetyDataSheet
(MSDS)providesspecicdetailsonchemicalproducts:physicalandhealthhazards,safetyprocedures,and\
emergencyresponsetechniques.ChecktheMSDSbeforeyoustartanyjobusingahazardouschemical.That
wayyouwillknowexactlywhattherisksareandhowtodothejobsafely.Thenfollowproceduresand
recommendedequipment.(ContactHYDAC’spriortousingwithuidsotherthanhydraulicuids).
Wear Protective Clothing
Wearclosettingclothingandsafetyequipmentappropriatetothejob.Operatingequipmentsafetyrequiresthe
fullattentionoftheoperator.Donotwearradioormusicheadphoneswhileoperatingthemachine.
Service Machines Safely
Tielonghairbehindyourhead.Donotwearanecktie,scarf,looseclothing,ornecklacewhenyouworknear
machinetoolsormovingparts.Iftheseitemsweretogetcaught,severeinjurycouldresult.Removeringsand
otherjewelrytopreventelectricalshortsandentanglementinmovingparts.
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Illuminate Work Area Safely
Illuminateyourworkareaadequatelybutsafely.Useaportablesafetylightforworkinginsideorunderthe
machine.Makesurethebulbisenclosedbyawirecage.Thehotlamentofanaccidentallybrokenbulbcanignite
spilledfueloroil.
Work In Clean Area
Beforestartingajob:
-Cleanworkareaandmachine
-Makesureyouhaveallnecessarytoolstodoyourjob.
- Have the right parts on hand.
- Read all instructions thoroughly; do not attempt shortcuts.
Use Proper Tools
Usetoolsappropriatetothework.Makeshifttoolsandprocedurescancreatesafetyhazards.Forlooseningand
tighteninghardware,usethecorrectsizetools.DONOTuseU.S.measurementtoolsonmetricfasteners.Avoid
bodilyinjurycausedbyslippingwrenches.
Dispose of Waste Properly
Improperlydisposingofwastecanthreatentheenvironmentandecology.Useleak-proofcontainerswhendraining
uids.Donotusefoodorbeveragecontainersthatmaymisleadsomeoneintodrinkingfromthem.Donotpour
wasteontotheground,downadrain,orintoanywatersource.
3. Specications
Average delivered Flow Rate: 1.5gpm(5.7L/min)
Pump Flow Rate: 3gpm(11.4L/min)
Relief Pressure Setting: 100psi(6.9bar)
Weight (Approx.): 295lbs(134kg)
Operating Temperature (Hydraulic):
*Depending on Viscosity
40° F to 160° F
(4° C to 71° C)
Operating Temperature (Electronic):
*Depending on Viscosity
50° F to 113° F
(10° C to 45° C)
Environmental Rating: Type2
Power Requirements: 120 VAC 60 HZ @ 15 A
Fluid Compatibility: HydrocarbonBasedHydraulicFluids
(Viton seals standard)
Viscosity: 70-1000SUS
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4. COMPONENTS – Element Change Access
Series “D” Only
INLET AIR BREATHER
REACTION CHAMBER
HYDRAULIC PUMP/MOTOR
ASSEMBLY
MANIFOLD, LINE
CONTROL PANEL
MOBILE FRAME
PARTICULATE
FILTER
AIR BLOWER ASSEMBLY
DISCHARGE AIR BREATHER
OUTLET PORT
(S16)
INLET PORT
(S16)
MANIFOLD
VALVE
VALVE
VALVE
VALVE
AS1000 WATER SENSOR
SUCTION
STRAINER
MATERIAL:
DEC. TOLERENCE
CHK.
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [MM]
APP.
DWN.
REV. CARD:
REV. DATE:
REV.
DRAWING NO.
SCALE:
SHT.
°
A.SEITZ
A.SEITZ
6/5/2015
R.STUPAK
6/5/2015
6/5/2015
MAFH-A-1 SERIES D
THESE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND THE IDEAS
CONTAINED HEREIN ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY
OF HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORP. AND ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
THESE DOCUMENT(S) SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR
REPRODUCED IN PART OR IN FULL AS A BASIS OR DESIGN,
MANUFACTURED, OR SALE; AND SHALL NOT BE USED IN
ANY WAY DETRIMENTAL TO THE INTEREST OF THIS
COMPANY. THEY ARE SUBJECT TO RETURN UPON REQUEST.
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5. Operating Instructions
Theoperatorinterfaceconsistsofvepilotdevices:(1)PercentSaturationWaterinOilDisplay;(2)ablue“DRAIN
CYCLE”Light.TheMasterStop(3)push-pullredbutton;(4)a“DRAIN/OFF/AUTO”Selectorswitch,whichilluminates
whentheunitisrunninginAutoMode;and(5)ared“CHANGEFILTER”Light.Theunitwillstartitsnormalcyclewhenthe
userturnstheselectorswitchto“AUTO”.TheHighLevelLight(6)showswhenuidisabovemaximumlevelinchamber.
5.1 Percent Saturation Water in Oil Display
Thedigitaldisplay(1)providesareadoutofthesaturationwaterlevelastheuidentersthepump.
5.2 Fluid Oscillation in AUTO Mode
WARNING! Duringinitialstart-upoftheMAFH-Aunit,thesuctionlineshouldbeoodedwithuidtoprimethe
MAFH-Apump.Donotrunthepumpwithoutuidinthesuctionlineorpumpdamagewilloccur!
Thesystemuidiscycledthroughthereactionchamberin-betweentwolevelswitches.Duringtherstcycle,uidis
pumpedandgentlysprayedontopoftheloose,reticulatedmediauntiltheuidlevelinthepumptriggersthehighoat
switch.Theuidisthenpumpedfromthesumpandreturnedtothecustomerreservoir.
Theblue“DRAINCYCLE”light(2)willilluminatewhenthehighoatswitchistriggeredandremainlituntilthepump’suid
levelisbelowthelowerswitch.Atanypointduringnormaloperationtheelementbecomescloggedorentersintobypass
thered“CHANGEFILTER”light(5)willilluminate,notifyingtheusertheparticulatelterelementneedsreplaced.
5.3 Drain Mode
Drainmodeisavailableforserviceandmaintenancereasons.Theuserwillhavetomovetheselectorswitchto“DRAIN”
andholdtheswitchinthatposition.Themotorswillrunandblue“DRAINCYCLE”light(2)willilluminateaslongasthe
userholdstheswitch.Releaseswitchimmediatelyafterairdischargesfromtheunit.
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6. Maintenance Instructions
Nomaintenanceoperationsshouldbecarriedoutwhiletheunitisrunning.Beforestartinganyothermaintenance
operations,ensurethatthesystemisshutdownandelectricallyisolated.
6.1 Servicing Filter Elements
Donotrunthesystemwithoutalterelementinstalled.Useonlyspeciedreplacementlterelements.Accesstothe(3)
uidlterelementsarethroughtheloweraccesspanel.Seesection4forexactlocation
6.2 Servicing the Air Breathers
Theairbreathersaresimplyhandtightened.Usedbreathersmayrequireawrenchtoremove.The(2)airbreathersused
are identical.
6.3 AC Motors
■Themotorshouldbeinspectedatregularintervals(every500hoursofoperationorevery3months,whicheveroccurs
rst).Keepthemotorcleanandtheventilationopeningsclear.
■Duringoperation,listenforunusualnoises,especiallyintheareasaroundthebearings.Rumblingorrubbingnoises
couldbesignsofinternaldamage.
6.4 Replacement Parts
Sinceminimumrepairserviceisgenerallyrequiredontheseunits,itisrecommendedthatanyfailedpartsbereplaced
with new parts.
WARNING!PerformanceoftheMAFH-AisbasedupontheuseofHYDAC’slterelements.The
MAFH-AisdesignedaroundthepressuredropsandspecicationsofthespeciedHYDAC’selements.
MAFH-A DEHYDRATION STATION SPARE PARTS
Description Quantity Part Number
Inlet Air Filter 1 1296639
AirBlowerAssembly 1 Contact Factory
HydraulicPump/Motor 1 2595743
Discharge Air Filter 1 1296639
Water Sensor 1 909109
Particulate Filter Element 1 02093367 = 3-micron
02091885 = 5-micron
02561354 = 10-micron
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