Specification Sheet for

SmartPurge

SECTION _____
Liquid-Solids Separator Purging

Part I – General

1.01 Purpose 

A.	Evacuation of separated solids from a liquid-solids separator shall be accomplished automatically, employing a vibratory solids-sensing probe to detect the level of solids collected in the liquid-solids separator as well as user-adjustable controller to signal a purge valve.

B.	Equipment for this purpose shall be a LAKOS model SmartPurge as manufactured by Lakos Corporation.

Part II - Products

2.01 Manufacturer

A.	The separator system shall be manufactured by LAKOS Corporation in Fresno, California USA.

2.02 SmartPurge Sensor 

A.	A vibratory probe shall sense changes in solids level within a liquid-solids separator.

B.	Vibratory sensor shall be constructed of 304 stainless steel.

C.	Sensor housing shall be CE-labeled and rated NEMA 4X and IP 66.

D.	Sensor housing shall have a visible status indicator light.

E.	Power requirements shall be 20-250VAC/DC, 50/60 Hz.

F.	Contact ratings shall be 5Amp, 250VAC.

2.03 SmartPurge Controller

A.	A controller should be user-programmable with options to include a purge frequency range of every 60 seconds to every 23 hours, 59 minutes. Purge duration options range from 6 seconds to 59 minutes, 59 seconds.  Fault/time out duration (minutes). Dwell time before system reacts to a sensor probe trigger, also called Hysteresis (seconds). Failsafe trigger time during which three probe trigger causes a fault and time out (seconds). Non-volatile memory.

B.	Controller shall be constructed of NEMA 4X FRP.

C.	Controller shall meet CUL 508C requirements.

D.	Power Requirements shall be single phase 100VAC to 240VAC.

2.04 Purge Valve 

The Solids sensing probe and controller shall automatically operate one of the following valves:

A.	Motorized Ball Valve - A full-port, electrically-actuated valve shall be programmed at appropriate intervals and duration in order to efficiently and regularly purge solids from the separator's collection chamber. Valve body shall be bronze (optional stainless steel also available). Valve ball shall be stainless steel with sealant seat.
Valve size: _______  	
OR
B.	Pneumatic Pinch Valve - Compressed air shall be provided to actuate this full- port valve at appropriate intervals and duration in order to efficiently and regularly purge solids from the separator's collection chamber.   System shall include a pressure regulator for proper modulation of air pressure. Valve liner is natural gum rubber (other liner materials available). Valve size: _______  	
OR
C.	Motorized Pinch Valve - A full-port, electrically-actuated valve shall be programmed at appropriate intervals and duration in order to efficiently and regularly purge solids from the separator's collection chamber. Valve liner is EPDM (other liner materials available). Valve size: _______  

2.05 Systemization

A.	The vibratory sensor, the controller and valve shall be packaged as a complete system, with all componentry from a single source.

Part III – Execution

3.01 Installation
           
A.	Coordinate with the installing contractor to ensure equipment is installed in conformance with manufacturer’s recommendations and those found in the SmartPurge Installation Manual.

B.	If deficiencies are noted by the field service representative, the contractor shall make the necessary corrections and notify the manufacturer of these facts in writing. The manufacturer’s field service personnel may, at their option, visit the installation site and oversee any corrections and or modifications required.

Limited Warranty

This product series is warranted to be free of defects in material or workmanship, given the following terms: 

LAKOS Separator: 5 years 
All other components: 12 months from date of installation; if installed 6 months or more after ship date, warranty shall be a maximum of 18 months from ship date. 

If a fault develops, notify us, giving a complete description of the alleged malfunction. Include the model number(s), date of delivery and operating conditions of subject product(s). We will subsequently review this information and, at our option, supply you with either servicing data or shipping instruction and returned materials authorization. Upon prepaid receipt of subject product(s) at the instructed designation, we will then either repair or replace such product(s), at our option, and if determined to be a warranted defect, we will perform such necessary product repairs or replace such product(s) at our expense. 

This limited warranty does not cover any products, damages or injuries resulting from misuse, neglect, normal expected wear, chemically-caused corrosion, improper installation or operation contrary to factory recommendation. Nor does it cover equipment that has been modified, tampered with or altered without authorization.

No other extended liabilities are stated or implied and this warranty in no event covers incidental or consequential damages, injuries or costs resulting from any such defective product(s).

LS-976 (3/2020)