OPTI Vacuum & Stuffing Pumping Systems Operations & Maintenance Training Course Outline

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1 OPTI Vacuum & Stuffing Pumping Systems Operations & Maintenance Training 2019 Course Outline

2 OPTI Series Training Fundamentals Course Overview Marlen International s SupportPro team offers equipment training courses at our Headquarters, centrally located in Riverside, Missouri, USA. Through a combination of classroom training and hands-on experience, machine operators, maintenance technicians, supervisors and other key personnel will receive four full days of in-depth training on the fundamentals of Marlen s OPTI series vacuum pumps. Our Fundamentals course is offered Tuesday thru Friday during the first full week of every month (barring holidays). Cost is $1,200 USD per student, not including transportation or accommodations. Customers receive two Fundamentals Course training credits (valued at $2,400 USD) with each new pump purchase. Breakfast (doughnuts and beverages) and lunch are provided daily at no additional cost. Course begins at 8:00am CT Tuesday and adjourns at 11:30am CT Friday. Lunch is not included the last day. Standard clothing is required. Pants (no shorts allowed), t-shirts and/or polo shirts are acceptable. If you have steel toed shoes, we encourage you to bring them as a portion of the course is held on our production floor. A minimum of four students must be enrolled for the class to be confirmed. A two-week cancellation notice is required, or a cancellation fee of $ USD will be assessed. If for any reason, our SupportPro team must cancel a class, you will be notified as soon as possible. Students already enrolled will be confirmed for the next available class. Meet the Course Instructor Our pump applications and technical specialist, Brad Willsey, is committed to OPTI Series pump training which extends far beyond initial installation. From preventive maintenance and regularly monitoring the performance of the equipment to system updates and refresher training, Brad shares his vast knowledge and experience to ensure operations and maintenance staff is well-trained to avoid costly downtime and maximize ROI. To register, please Brad Willsey at brad.willsey@marlen.com, or call

3 Fundamentals Course Content Technical Specifications & Key Features Machine capacities Inlet valve sheeting valve Auger/Mixer Operation of the pump chamber Operation of the front valve rotor Overview of moving to sanitation position Main Components & Hopper Styles Utility connection location Hydraulic enclosure location Sleeve door locations Control panel location Front discharge valve location Hopper styles Pump Chamber - Sleeves and Pistons How to identify sleeve/piston location Funnels, wear rings, quad seals locations Installation and replacement of seals Importance of sleeve/piston stops Review sleeve/piston stop styles Review open vs. closed positions Wear rings and funnels Quad seal locations and installation procedures Front Rotor Valve Operation and wear Quad seals and installation procedures Front valve lift Safety switch locations for front valve rotor assembly Set Up / Tear Down Hands-on review of setup and location of seals Power Unit Priming pumps Heat exchangers Water exit valve Contaminants Pressure compensators Case drains Temperature Level Setter Vacuum / Static Check Loading issues Conducting vacuum tests Effects of air leaks on product Vacuum leak testing Water vacuum check procedures Loading Hopper Issues Inlet valve adjustments Vacuum levels Product levels/bridging issues Auger speed/rotation Sleeve/piston speeds Touch Screen Control Operation and options Hands on at the machine for screen controls Manual Controls Pressure vs. speed Hands on at the machine how to set and verify speed control Rear Utility Connections Review hydraulic supply lines Review lock out location for air Review lockout location for electrical supply Quick Troubleshooting Techniques Review 10 steps to machine sequence Hands on at the machine to review step troubleshooting techniques

4 Fundamentals Course Content (cont d) Sequence of operations Review sequence of operations and trigger points Quick troubleshooting techniques Review 10 steps to machine sequence Hands on at the machine to review step troubleshooting techniques Hydraulic Components How to read a schematic How the valves operate Hands on at the machine where valves are located Hydraulic schematic trace through the print. High mode vs. low mode Hands on at the machine, actual pumping sleeves and pistons Illustrate real time high mode vs low mode Electronics Review electrical schematic Calibration procedures PLC components Proximity switches Multiport boxes Safety switches and master control relay Hands on at the machines where components are located Hands-on Troubleshooting Various debugging exercises Review all debugs for questions and discuss how it may apply to plant results. Course Review, Preventive Maintenance & Testing Q&A Preventive maintenance review Written test (open notes/book) 2019 Fundamentals Course Schedule January no class July 9-12 February 5-8 August 6-9 March 5-8 September April 2-5 October 8-11 May 7-10 November 5-8 June 4-7 December 3-6

5 OPTI Series Training Advanced Course Overview Marlen International s SupportPro team is pleased to introduce an Advanced OPTI Series Training Course designed for experienced maintenance technicians, plant engineers, and supervisors responsible for maintenance and operation of OPTI Series vacuum pumps. In this course, we ll cover key OPTI pump features, sequence of operations, troubleshooting techniques, and problem solving. Cost for the Advanced Course is $1,200 USD per student, not including transportation or accommodations. Breakfast (doughnuts and beverages) and lunch are provided daily at no additional cost. Course begins at 8:00am CT Tuesday and adjourns at 11:30am CT Friday. Lunch is not included the last day. Standard clothing is required. Pants (no shorts allowed), t-shirts and/or polo shirts are acceptable. If you have steel toed shoes, we encourage you to bring them as a portion of the course is held on our production floor Advanced Course Schedule March June September December (Note: one should complete the Fundamentals Course prior to this class) Accommodations Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa 2 miles southeast of Marlen 777 NW Argosy Parkway Riverside, MO (816) Book Argosy Kansas City USE ONLINE BOOKING CODE: marlen Courtyard Marriott Kansas City at Briarcliff 3 miles east of Marlen 4000 North Mulberry Drive Kansas City, MO (816) Book Courtyard Marriott USE ONLINE BOOKING CODE: m5i Holiday Inn Express & Suites at KCI 10 miles north of Marlen 9550 NW Polo Drive Kansas City, MO (816) Book Holiday Inn Express USE ONLINE BOOKING CODE: NOTE: Shuttle service is not provided from the hotels to Marlen International, so course attendees must have their own transportation.