rating this
piece of machinery.
Warning! Failure to do so will void all warranties.
Zebra Skimmers Corp.
Series FM 60 Model Number 5114 and 5114E
Copyright 2007 © ZSC
Zebra Skimmers Corp.
PO Box 833
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
888-249-4855
www.ZebraSkimmers.com
Printed in the USA Revised August 2007
Zebra
Snapdragon
Deluxe
Tramp Oil Removal Equipment for
Water-based Fluids ® FM60-5114 & 5114E Operators Manual
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Calling Customer Support
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the
controls, operation, or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Line
at 888-249-4855.
For the latest details about the Zebra Snapdragon you can also visit our web site at
www.ZebraSkimmers.com.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction to your Snapdragon Coalescer
1.0 Introduction to your Snapdragon Coalescer page 3
1.1 Limited Warranty Information page 3
1.2 Contacting Customer Support page 3
Chapter Two: Precautionary Safety Measures
2.0 Precautionary Safety Measures page 4
Chapter Three: Coalescing System Review
3.0 Component Review page 5-6
3.1 Fluid Movement through the System page 7
3.2 System Flow Schematic page 7
Chapter Four: Coalescing System Operation & Maintenance Guidelines
4.0 Installation & Usage Guidelines page 8
4.1 Oil Accumulation & Waste Discharge page 8
4.2 Finishing Up page 8
4.3 Emptying the Coalescing Tank page 8
4.4 Storing the System page 9
4.5 Cleaning the System page 9
Chapter Five: Troubleshooting the System
5.0 Troubleshooting the System page 8
Appendix: Third Party Equipment
Parker Pneumatic Filter Regulator page 11-12
All Flo Diaphragm Pump page 13-20
Shurflo Electric Diaphragm Pump page 21-24 FM60-5114 & 5114E Operators Manual
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Chapter 1
1.0 Introduction to Your Snapdragon
Coalescer
Thank you for purchasing the Zebra® Snapdragon Deluxe
Coalescer System to meet your coolant and wash water mainte-
nance challenges.
This system is designed to be utilized on water-based, ambient
temperature, fluid applications to separate tramp oils via gravity.
Tramp oil will accumulate on the surface of the fluid for manual
discharge via the ball valve.
The de-oiled water-based fluid will be continuously drawn from
the bottom of the coalescing tank and returned to your coolant
sump or wash tank via gravity feed.
Please assemble, install, operate, and maintain this sytem in ac-
cordance with the guidelines provided in this manual. This will help
to ensure that the unit performs properly to your satisfaction.
1.1 Limited Warranty information
The Zebra® Snapdragon Coalescer is warranted for one year
from date of purchase against manufacturing or material defects,
except for disposable elements. Individual warranties may apply
to third party components, above and beyond this expressed war-
ranty. This warranty will be void, in full or in part, for any use not
in keeping with general safe operating procedures or any of those
principles outlined in this manual.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IM-PLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, FIT-NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND NONINFRINGEMENT. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Zebra Skimmers Corp. (ZSC) has made every attempt in earnest
and good faith to make this manual as com-prehensive, complete
and detailed as possible. Howev-er, all information contained
herein is subject to change without notice at the sole discretion of
ZSC, or at the discretion of third party vendors whose information
has been reprinted herein with their permission. ZSC is not liable
for any damages which may or may not be caused by improper
use of this equipment, as explicitly stated within this operators
manual. Furthermore, ZSC is not li-able for the quality of informa-
tion that may be contained in, or unintentionally omitted from this
manual. ZSC will repair or replace such defective components at
its sole discretion. Customer must pay for shipping any parts or the
entire Zebra Snapdragon to or from ZSC repair facilities, at the
sole discretion of ZSC. Zebra Snap-dragon, ADAPT, Sierra,
Zebra Sumpster, and Zebra Hammerhead are wholly owned
trademarks of the Zebra Skimmers Corporation.
1.2 Customer Support
If you would like any assistance in assembly or installation of this
system, or have any questions on its use or maintenance, please
contact customer support at 888-249-4855. We would be glad to
help you and welcome your feedback. For the latest product de-
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Chapter 2
2.0 Precautionary Safety Measures
WARNING:
Read, understand, and follow all instructions contained in this manual before starting. Keep this manual in a
safe, yet convenient, place for future reference.
WARNING:
Failure to comply with all installation, operating, and maintenance guidelines will void all warranties, may
cause damage to the unit, or cause personal injury.
WARNING:
It is the responsibility of the user to only allow individuals familiar with, and with full knowledge of, this unit
to install, operate, and maintain it. Zebra Skimmers Corp. will not be liable for any damages due to lack of
proper use of this equipment.
WARNING:
Make sure you have the MSDS for your coolant on file, and measures related to its mixing, measuring, main-
tenance, and disposal are read and understood. If you have any questions regarding your specific coolant,
contact your coolant suppliers technical support service.
WARNING:
Care must be taken at all times when handling coolant and waste oils. This includes utilizing safety glasses
with side shield protection, gloves, longsleeved shirts and long-legged pants. Sturdy shoes should also be
worn, preferably with reinforced toes. Any liquids that come into contact with the skin should be washed off
with mild soap as soon as possible. Liquid that comes into contact with the eyes should be washed out im-
mediately with water only.
WARNING:
Tramp oils floating on coolant promote growth of anaerobic bacteria. These bacteria create noxious gases,
such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and hydrochloric acid (HCl). Hydrogen sulfide causes unpleasant odors.
Hydrochloric acid, however, can cause skin, eye, and lung irritation. If these symptoms are present, consult
a physician. Use the Zebra Muscle Coalescer in a well- ventilated area to prevent these symptoms, should
these gases be present.
WARNING:
Waste oil is hazardous and should be handled accordingly. Observe all proper national and local disposal
laws and regulations.
WARNING:
Do not operate this equipment while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
WARNING:
Do not put hands or feet in the barrel of this unit.
WARNING:
While moving this equipment, slow down before turning corners to prevent tippage. To prevent spillage, do
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Chapter 3
3.0 Component Review
Hammerhead Skimmer
This intake attachment will float on the fluid
surface and handle fluid level fluctuations of
0-24 when used with the Snapdragon.
The flexible hose gives it the ability to readily
adjust for fluid level
fluctuations
and
care must be taken
not to puncture or
damage it.
The head portion
has a specialized
coating which is
compatable with most fluids. When connecting it to the flexible
hose, turn it UP TO 2 turns ONLY to allow for proper floatation.
Periodically inspect the head and fittings to prevent a build up of
debris which may cause suction loss.
Should your fluid foam due to the use of this attachment, we rec-
ommend utilizing other intake attachment options that will work in
your application (If a different attachment is unsuitable for your ap-
plication, you may disconnect the Oxygenator or add an anti-foam
agent instead).
Sumpster Skimmer
This free-standing skimmer intake attachment can
be mounted on the provided rod or on the sump wall
with a magnet, depending upon your tank depth.
Position the Sumpster so the top of the box is 1/4
ABOVE the maximum fluid level in the tank. It can
handle a 3 fluid level drop once installed.
The chip screen
will prevent large
floating
chips,
such as alumi-
num and plastic,
from
clogging
the intake hose
or damaging the
pump diaphragms
and other internal
pump components. Periodically clean the debris to maintain the 1
gpm flow rate of the system and to maxi-mize the pump life.
Floating Su