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PREPARING FOR
INSTALLATION
UGE014/0999 Water/Spray Tanks
INSTALLATION 3-3
You will install the WT/ST tank on the extrusion line, down-
stream of the extruder and any calibration/sizing equipment.
Make sure the installation area provides:
❒ A source of water. City, tower or chilled water may
be used. Water supply flow should be about
80 gpm @
60-70 psi {6.1 liters/sec @ 4.8-5.5 bars}.
❒ A grounded 3-phase power source supplying the
correct current and voltage for the recirculation sys-
tem on your tank. Check the serial tag for the correct
amps and voltage. Electrical power is required only if
you have the recirculation system option.
❒ Minimum clearance for safe operation and mainte-
nance. The distance, or air gap, between the face of
the die or sizing tank and the upstream end of the
WT/ST tank may be up to 12 inches (305 mm). Allow
at least 12 to 24 inches (305 to 610 mm) between the
downstream end of the tank and the upstream end of
the puller to roll the tank away from the extruder for
maintenance.
Determine the correct position for the tank on
the extrusion line.
There may be an additional cooling tank or an optional
laser gauge/diameter gauge between the downstream end
of the WT/ST tank and the puller. Allow 1 to 2 feet (305 to
610 mm) between the WT/ST tank and an additional cool-
ing tank. Allow 1 to 3 feet (305 to 914 mm) between the
WT/ST tank and a laser gauge and between a laser gauge
and the puller.
Install v-rails. If your tank comes with v-groove cast-
ers, you may choose to use v-rails to insure repeatable
tank alignment. The overall length of the rails will be
determined by equipment sharing the rails. The v-rails
should be long enough to move all downstream equipment
away from the extruder for removal of the screw.
Typically, the rails should be 2 to 4 feet (610 to 1219 mm)
longer than the WT/ST tank. The distance between the
centers of the v-groove casters on standard WT/ST tanks is
22 inches (558.8 mm). Optional widths may have been
ordered.
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