Tri-Mist 1000 MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before attempting to install or operate the Tri-Mist collector series. Retain these
instructions for future use.

SAFETY RULES
Follow all electrical and safety codes as well as the National Electric Code (NEC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). All electrical connections and wiring should be performed by qualified personnel only. Make sure to consult with the machine tool manufacturer to confirm that the Tri-Mist is compatible with the machine tool and fire suppression equipment before installing the Tri-Mist. The electrical power to the Tri-Mist unit must be wired into the emergency stop on the machine tool.
The Tri-Mist 1000 is made exclusively by Tri-Dim Filter Corporation. Should you have any technical questions regarding the operation of the Tri-Mist 1000 please give us a call 800-544-0094 or 847-695-2600.

Safety:
Any individual operating the Tri-Mist 1000 system is strongly recommended to read and understand the information supplied in the installation manual prior to using the mist collection system to avoid incorrect operation of the equipment or personal injury. While Tri-Mist Systems has made every effort to provide information regarding the safety for any and all individuals, this manual may not cover all possible contingencies regarding installation, operation and maintenance.

Warning Classifications:
DANGER – Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Examples of warning notices include hazardous voltage, electrical current, temperature or other conditions that are associated with the equipment or operation of the equipment.
CAUTION – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Safety Precautions:
WARNING – Cutting oil in the machining process should not be used unless a fire suppression system has been installed on the machine tool by a certified fire prevention company.
WARNING – This Mist Collector is not explosion proof, do not use in explosive atmospheres.
WARNING – The following is a list of suggested safety precautions:
-Read and follow all instructions and safety warnings in this Tri-Mist manual prior to using this system.
-Read and follow all instructions and safety warning provided by the machine tool manufacturer for the safe operation of the machine tool.
– Make sure to consult with the machine tool manufacturer to confirm that the Tri-Mist is compatible with the machine tool fire suppression equipment before installing the Tri-Mist system.
– The Tri-Mist System must be wired into the emergency stop switch on the machine tool.

Specifications:

DIMENSIONS: Cabinet – 25”L x 13.75”W x 24.75 H
INLET OPENING: 16.70” X 9.10”
WEIGHT: 111 lbs Installed
EFFICIENCY: Up to 99% per ASHRAE 52.1
AIRFLOW: 50 – 1000 CFM
FILTRATION:
1st Stage – 3” impinger
2nd Stage – ESP
3rd Stage – ESP
4th Stage – ESP
5th Stage – Optional HEPA filter – 99.97% DOP efficient.
POWER SUPPLIES: Solid-state, self-regulating and dual voltage.
IMPELLER : Backward Curved, vibration-free, direct driverated at 1000 cfm.
POWER: 115 Vac, 60HZ, 4 Amps
208-230 , 50/60HZ, 2 Amps

INSPECTION

Inspect the Tri-Mist 1000 for any shipping damage that may have occurred. Any damage should be noted and the carrier notified immediately.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
The following list of tools that would be needed for a typical installation:

Drill
Reciprocating Saw
Hand tool

PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

The Tri-Mist 1000 should be located with consideration for access to the hinged door and
the electrical compartment cover. The filter access door requires a minimum of 24” clear
in front of the door.
The side access cover on the right hand side should be accessible, if possible.
Mount the Tri-Mist 1000 as far from the chip conveyor opening as possible.

CAUTION The Tri-Mist Tri-Mist 1000 weighs 111 lbs, a crane or fork truck is recommended for the installation to avoid injury.

DIRECT MOUNT TO MACHINE ENCLOSURE

Direct Mount on Swiss lathe

The Tri-Mist 1000 can be mounted directly to the enclosure on a machine tool. The collected mist droplets drain back into the machine tool through the air inlet of the Tri-Mist 1000.

Tri-Mist 1000 installed on C16 with factory provided Adapter kit. (No drilling or cutting required)

DIRECT MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS

(for installs without model specific install adapter kits)

CAUTION Sharp edges may be located on cut and drilled holes for this installation. Wear
protective gloves during the installation. Carefully remove all filters and ESP cells from the Tri-Mist 1000. Position the Tri-Mist 1000 on the machine tool in the desired position.

Use the inlet opening and the mounting hole pattern on the bottom of the Tri-Mist 1000 as a template to mark the inlet and mounting holes to be cut into the enclosure. NOTE: The inlet opening in the machine tool does not need to be as large as the inlet of the Tri-Mist 1000. It is recommended that the inlet opening be a minimum of 32 square inches.
Use a .281 Dia drill bit to drill the mounting holes for the ¼-20 bolts used to secure the Tri-Mist 1000 to the machine tool. There are 14 holes in the inlet flange of the Tri-Mist 1000. It is recommended that a minimum of four be used to secure the Tri-Mist 1000.
Apply the silicone sealant provided between the enclosure and the Tri-Mist 1000. Bolt the Tri-Mist 1000 to the enclosure.
Interface the Tri-Mist 1000 to the CNC machine as described in the electrical interface instructions on page 10.
Replace the filters and ESP cells. Make sure that the airflow arrows point up.

DUCTED INSTALLATION

When direct mounting the Tri-Mist 1000 is not possible or desired, the Tri-Mist 1000 can be installed with a plenum option bolted to the Tri-Mist 1000 inlet. This plenum has a drain and collars to connect to flex ducting.

Tri-Mist 1000 shown with optional Plenum /Machine Mount Stand

We recommend direct mounting when possible and limiting duct length when ducting is necessary.

CEILING MOUNT

WARNING For ceiling mounting, you must consider the weight of the Tri-Mist system, the ductwork and oil being collected. All ceiling support members must be sized to properly support the unit, ductwork and drain hardware.

The ceiling hanging kit option provides 4 brackets and eyebolts. This allows theTri-Mist 1000 to hang from the ceiling structure.

DRAIN INSTALLATION

The Tri-Mist 1000 plenum has a ½ inch pipe thread (female) fitting for a drain. A P-trap is required for the metal working fluids to drain properly. Prime the P-trap with the metal working fluid to avoid air being drawn through the plenum. The P-Trap can consist of a loop in a PVC hose or a hard pipe.

INSTALLING THE MACHINE MOUNT STAND

Remove the six ¼” bolts on the back of the Tri-Mist 1000 and install the two L-brackets.
Carefully drill the required four holes in the machine tool to attach the L-brackets from the machine mount stand using a 13/32” drill bit.
Carefully lift the Tri-Mist 1000 onto the machine tool. Bolt the Tri-Mist 1000 to the machine tool using 3/8” nuts, bolts and lock washers.

INSTALL HEPA FILTER OPTION

Install the two anchor brackets to the center of both sides of the unit. The ¼ – 20 bolts must be removed from the side panel and reused to install the brackets.
Center the HEPA filter on top of exhaust grille with gasket side down.
Install the HEPA retainer brackets by hooking one end to the filter frame and bolting the other end to the anchor brackets.

Tri-Mist shown with optional HEPA after filter.

Tri-Mist 1000 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
The Tri-Mist 1000 system should only be installed by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Improper electrical installation may damage equipment and can create a hazard causing possible injury or death. The Tri-Mist 1000 system must be wired into the emergency stop switch on the machine
tool. The Tri-Mist 1000 is provided with a 10 foot power cord and a male electrical 3-prong plug.
START UP

The Tri-Mist 1000 is equipped with a variable speed controller. Run the Tri-Mist 1000 on the lowest speed that will provide negative pressure in the machine tool enclosure.
The indicator lights should be on when the blower is running.
The Tri-Mist 1000 is equipped with three test buttons to verify that the electronic filtration system is energized. Push each test button and listen for an arching sound. This indicates that the filtration system is energized.

Maintenance

WARNING – Excessive accumulation on the filters (impingers and ESP cells) could result in fire damage.
CAUTION – Be careful when handling the electronic cell, the metal edges may be sharp. Wear protective gloves when handling. Be careful not to damage the electronic cell, grip the cell on the frame so the thin collector plates are not damaged.
CAUTION – Tri-Mist system has an interlock safety switch that disconnects electrical power to the filters when the filter access door is opened. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not perform any service other then filter cleaning unless power to the Tri-Mist system and the machine tool has been safely disconnected and you are qualified to do so.

During the first month of operation, inspect the mist impingers and the electronic cells to help determine proper maintenance interval. When there is a buildup of coolant, it is time to clean the filters. In general, to maintain peak performance, the Tri-Mist 850 filters (impingers and ESP cells) should be cleaned a minimum of four times per year. This will insure maximum mist collection efficiency. In some High Pressure Coolant applications the cells may need to be cleaned more frequently.

Parts Washer Method
The mist impingers and electronic cells can be cleaned with a parts washer. Make sure that the cleaning fluid used is aluminum safe and the maximum pressure does not exceed 65 psi. I would recommend an aqueous parts washer rather than a solvent based washer. It is very important that the cell be rinsed very well to insure that all detergent is rinsed off. Check that the Ionizer wires are clean and smooth.

Manually Cleaning the Mist Impingers

Important: make sure that the detergent used is safe for aluminum and that all of the detergent is rinsed off with hot water.

Fill wash tub with hot water and detergent per manufacturer’s instructions.
Immerse the cell in the cleaning solution for 5 minutes.
Rinse cell with hot water making sure that no detergent residue remains.
Check that the Ionizer wires are clean and smooth
Replace cell back into Tri-Mist unit after allowing cell to drip dry for 20 minutes

Manually Cleaning the Electronic Cells with a Spray Bottle

Important: make sure that the detergent used is safe for aluminum and that all of the detergent is rinsed off with hot water.

Spray detergent on the electronic cell until all surfaces on the cell are covered with detergent; allow the detergent to work on the cell for 7-10 minutes before rinsing.
Rinse cell with hot water making sure that no detergent residue remains.
Using a cloth, wipe each ionizer wire to remove any residual oil or water.
On very dirty cells it may be necessary to repeat steps 1 through 3.
Replace cell back into Tri-Mist unit after allowing cell to drip dry for 20 minutes.Note: If water-soluble machining fluids are used, it would be best to spray a light coat of oil on to the electronic filter after washing. LPS or WD40 in a spray bottle are very effective. This light coating of oil makes the aluminum cell easier to clean for the next cleaning.

Electronic Cell Inspection

Check that all 9 ionizer wires are in place and that there is no buildup of dirt on the wires. The ionizer wires should feel smooth. If they feel rough then there is a coating on dirt on the wires that needs to be removed either rewash the cells and wipe the wires with a cloth our use 600 grit emery paper and carefully go over the wires. If there are missing wires they should be replaced, see ionizer wire replacement on the following page.
Check that the collector plates are secured to the support tubes. Loose collector plates cause arcing and can only be repaired at the factory.
Check that there are no foreign objects wedged between the collector plates.
If the cell appears to be clean and in good shape, then simply blow compressed air through the cells. Many times a foreign object is hard to see and the compressed air can dislodge it.

Manually Cleaning the Mist Impingers

Wash with a degreaser and rinse with hot water. Allow to dry or use compressed air to blow excess water off. The Mist impingers can be cleaned the same way you clean the electronic cells.

Cabinet

Using the same detergent, clean the inside and outside surfaces of the TriMist 1000 once per year.

TRI-MIST 1000

CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY

Tri-Mist Systems warrants the Tri-Mist 1000 air cleaner to be free of defects for a period of four years from the date of purchase by the customer, when used under normal conditions. This warranty is valid under the following conditions:

Purchaser will contact Tri-Dim Filter Corp, the contract manufacturer for Tri-Mist 1000 for authorization and a return
goods number and shipping address.
Proper Delivery: All transportation charges submitted under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Returned
products shall be shipped in either its original packaging or in packaging that assures protection of the product. The
return number must be clearly visible on the outside of the carton.
Serial Number Intact: A showing by the purchaser that the serial number has not been altered or removed.
Misuse: A showing by the purchaser that the product has not been involved in an accident, freight damage, misused or
operated contrary to the instructions in the owner’s manual.