Disassembly Notes:

To begin, the modules must be separated mechanically and electrically. ALL connections must be broken near the separation line. Plumbing connections for steam, water, oiler, vents, etc. must be broken.

Then follow the procedure below.

1. Remove the "L" seal bracket assembly and "L" seal on the entry end of the module where the separation is to take place. See the large arrow pointing at the "L" seal on the drawing attached.

2. Disconnect the electrical cables in the cable tray on top of the machine. You may have to cut the small wires. Be sure to mark both sides so that they may be reconnected exactly as before.

3. Remove enough screws in the cable trays to permit sliding the module apart.

4. Loosen all the clamps holding all piping and remove piping if necessary.

5. Remove bolts and bushings from the coupling between the modules to be separated.

6. Remove the hose clamps and slide the hose back on the pipe of the level box on the wet side.

7. Using a scribe, mark the position of the frame members to the adjoining plates on all sides of each plate. Remove the plates. These must be relocated to the scribe lines later.

8. The modules are bolted to each other on both sides and along the bottom of the frame. The bottom attachment uses washers as spacers between the modules. Take note how many washers are in each position. These must be reassembled in the same position, later. Remove the bolts and washers.

9. Unplug the cables in adjoining modules and loosen ground wires, then slide all wires through the electrical conduit.

10. If so equipped, disconnect the cables for temperature control from the A/D board (usually in module 4) to allow sliding the cables from module to module until they can be slipped through the electrical conduit.

11. Disconnect the screws holding the electrical conduit.

Now the modules can be moved. When the modules separate the basket without the support rollers will drop down slightly.

After the section is separated, it can be put on machinery rollers (skates, cat tracks) and moved easily.
Be careful not to turn the baskets in either section so as to not change the alignment of the transfer scoops.

Reassembly Notes:

Always use a new UHMW (plastic) support ring at the mating joint of the separated modules.

Adjust the legs of the moved section to the approximate height as the fixed section.

During the mating process someone must work inside the supported module. A small pry bar is used to guide the unsupported module end into the end with the support rollers. At the same time care must be taken so the sections do not jam against the electrical conduit, coupling, hose or wire tray.

Once the sections are securely bolted, check the alignment using tight wires on the sides and top of the machine. Alignment marks appear on the sides and top of the machine. Adjustments can be made to the legs to level the machine as needed.

(This was submitted by Ed Hoffman on 10/15/97)