FJ-201C

Installation, Operation
and Maintenance
Instructions

Oil Belt
Skimmers
Model 83-1000E,
83-2000E

ERIEZ WORLD HEADQUARTERS: 2200 ASBURY ROAD, ERIE, PA 16506–1402 U.S.A.

WORLD AUTHORITY IN SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES
Introduction
This manual details the proper steps for installing,
operating and maintaining Eriez Oil Belt Skimmers.
Careful attention to these requirements will assure the most
efficient and dependable performance of this equipment.
If there are any questions or comments about the manual, please
call Eriez at 814-835-6000 for Oil Belt Skimmer assistance.

CAUTION
Safety labels must be affixed to this product.
Should the safety label(s) be damaged, dislodged
or removed, contact Eriez for replacement.

© 2019 ERIEZ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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 Table of Contents
ERIEZ Oil Belt Skimmer: Model 83-1000E, 83-2000E

OIL SKIMMER: 83-1000E................................................................. 4

INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................... 4
Location........................................................................................................................ 4
Mounting....................................................................................................................... 4
Electrical....................................................................................................................... 4
Belt Selection................................................................................................................ 5
Belt Installation / Changing........................................................................................... 5
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................... 6
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................... 7
PARTS LIST......................................................................................................................... 8

JUNIOR OIL BELT SKIMMER: 83-2000E....................................... 10

ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................... 10
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................. 10
CHOOSING THE LOCATION............................................................................................. 10
MOUNTING THE UNIT...................................................................................................... 10
Side-Mounted Installation........................................................................................... 10
Surface-Mounted Installation...................................................................................... 10
Install the Belt (See Belt Installation)........................................................................... 10
BELT SELECTION............................................................................................................. 10
BELT INSTALLATION / CHANGING................................................................................... 11
ELECTRICAL..................................................................................................................... 11
OPERATING TIPS.............................................................................................................. 11
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................... 12
PARTS LIST....................................................................................................................... 13

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 OIL SKIMMER
Model 83-1000E

Installation FIGURE 1
Typical mounting installation
Installation of the Oil Belt Skimmer is simple and
straightforward. Secure mounting, proper electrical
connections and a means of collecting the separated oil
are the basic requirements for a successful installation.

Location
Observe the fluid in the tank to find a non-turbulent area
above which a mounting bracket to support the Oil Belt
Skimmer can be located. Make certain that the location
chosen is such that the Oil Belt Skimmer will not be sprayed
on or dripped on by coolant, oil or other liquids. Attach a
mounting bracket to the tank wall, as shown in Figure 1.
A mounting bracket is available from Eriez.
The mounting bracket should be level and positioned,
so that the unit’s oil collection tray is elevated above the
upper edge of the tank.

Mounting FIGURE 2
Bolt the Oil Belt Skimmer to a mounting bracket. Checking Roller Alignment
Although the Oil Belt Skimmer does not have to be
perfectly level, the best performance and the best belt
life are obtained when the unit is level. Roller alignment
can be checked as shown in Figure 2.
Attach a hose or pipe to the 1" MNPT pipe fitting on the
oil collection tray as shown in Figure 3 to conduct the
separated oil to a suitable container. A minimum of 1" ID
hose should be used. Larger hose may be necessary for
thicker oils or higher volumes of oil.

Electrical
The Oil Belt Skimmer operates on standard 115 volt,
50/60 Hz electric power. Power should be supplied by
using a properly grounded, three-prong, double socket
GFI outlet. The maximum power draw of the Oil Belt
Skimmer will not exceed 0.4 amps, and, therefore, the
power supply circuit needs only to have a minimum
rating to comply with local electrical codes. Starting and FIGURE 3
stopping the Oil Belt Skimmer is accomplished by using Oil receiver installation
the on/off toggle switch on the unit. When installed on
a Coolant Recycling System, the Oil Belt Skimmer is
started and stopped by a switch on the main system/
centrifuge control panel.

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Belt Selection
Choosing the correct length of belt for the application is
very important to obtain optimum performance from the
Oil Belt Skimmer. The belt must be long enough so that
oil can be skimmed off at all normal fluid levels; high,
low and in between. The Oil Belt Skimmer requires 22"
of belt to perform its drive and oil collection functions.
To determine the correct belt length for a particular
application, measure the desired hang distance (in
inches) from the bottom of the Oil Belt Skimmer, multiply
by 2, and add 22". For example, the length of the belt
needed to hang 2' below the Oil Belt Skimmer is (24" x
2) + 22" = 70". Standard belts available are:

• 70" (2 foot hang) • 118" (4 foot hang)

• 94" (3 foot hang) • 166" (6 foot hang)
Desired hang
Other length belts are available on special order. distance x2
Belts are available in four materials:
1. Plastic type-general coolant use
2. Green type-general use for all coolants
3. White type-general use for all coolants
4. High temperature/pH fluid belts - for parts washer
applications where fluid is above 110°F minimum
180°F maximum
FIGURE 4
Belt Installation / Changing Proper belt length
Installing or changing belts on a Oil Belt Skimmer is
fast and simple. First, switch off the Oil Belt Skimmer
and then remove the unit’s enclosure top/belt guard
by removing the two sheet metal screws that hold it in
place. Remove the old belt and hang roller by pulling the
belt out from the drive and oil stripping rollers; the belt Drive
is then slipped over the entire unit and set aside. Install roller
a new belt by sliding the belt over the unit, looping
the belt over the drive roller and sliding it between the
stripping rollers as shown in Figure 5. Place the hang
roller in position as shown in Figure 6.
Stripping
rollers

FIGURE 5
Belt installation

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(The hang roller provides tension on the belt and rollers,
and must be in place for proper operation of the unit). Maintenance
To install the hang roller on the belt, remove one of the Every few days note the condition of the unit’s belt;
cotter pins that holds the roller to the weighted body. check for fraying and replace the belt when badly worn.
Slip the belt around the roller and reinsert the cotter pin. Remove any debris which adheres to the belt or may
have accumulated in the oil collection tray.
Should the belt become permanently coated with a
dirty, greasy film which interferes with the belt’s oil
attracting ability, the belt may be cleaned with an
emulsifying cleaner. The belt should be immersed in
the cleaner, allowed to soak for 5-10 minutes, gently
scrubbed under running water and then rinsed in plain
water. Do not scrub so hard as to rearrange the nap on
the surface of the belt, as this can affect the belt’s ability
to skim oil if using cloth belt.
The 115 volt, 60 Hz drive assembly features a heavy
duty, constant speed motor with hardened armature
Hang roller installation shaft and needle bearings. The motor and gear box are
lifetime lubricated and require no periodic maintenance.
For best performance the belt should run for a period The frame requires no maintenance, but the cooling
of time to saturate it with tramp oil and fluid. Belts may vents should be kept clear and unobstructed all times.
be installed with either side “up” without any effect on
the unit’s performance. However, the roller drive spring
must be in position for optimum performance; this spring
causes the stripping rollers to turn at slightly different
speeds so that they slide over the surface of the oil-
laden belt and strip oil from the belt’s surface. It should
be noted that the stripping rollers are designed to leave
a film of oil on the belt rather than to remove all the oil;
the film of oil left on the belt actually helps the belt attract
more oil.

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Troubleshooting
# Problem Probable Cause Remedy

Switch power on, plug Oil Belt

1 Oil Belt Skimmer will not run Power turned off, unplugged
Skimmer in

Turn off Oil Belt Skimmer. Turn on

Oil Belt Skimmer discharges
2 No oil floating on coolant and use only when free-floating oil
coolant instead of oil
is present.
Oil Belt Skimmer skims oil Stripping rollers are not properly
3 from liquid, but does not aligned (parallel to each other and Adjust as shown in Figure 2
strip oil from belt. perpendicular to the frame)
Hang roller has fallen off belt and
Oil Belt Skimmer runs, but belt is Retrieve hang roller and reinstall as
4 is not providing the necessary
slipping on driver roller. shown in Figure 6
tension

Oil Belt Skimmer skims oil, but oil Oil collecting tray or oil receiver are
5 Remove debris
does not collect in the drum plugged with debris

Belt saturated with water due to

Oil Belt Skimmer Does not pick up
6 running unit too long after oil was Remove belt and let dry
oil. (cloth belt only)
removed from surface of coolant

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Parts List

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Item Number Part Number Part Description
1 83-1355 Housing cover
2 3N-201010445 Bottom roller assembly
3 3N-201010444 Middle roller assembly
4 83-1380 Oil collection tray
5 83-1360 Hang roller assembly
6 83-1320 Drive roller
7 30-1540 Cord
8 83-1340 Drive spring
9 30-2233 Switch plate
10 30-2232 Switch toggle
11 30-2050 Electric powercord
12 83-1300 Drive motor
13 459175 Connector butt
14 458041 Terminal
15 182184 Termnial
16 83-1080 Belt 2' Hang Plastic
17 83-1220 Belt 2' Hang Green
18 83-1050 Belt 2' Hang White
19 83-1120 Belt 3' Hang Plastic
20 83-1240 Belt 3' Hang Green
21 83-1090 Belt 3' Hang White
22 83-1160 Belt 4' Hang Plastic
23 83-1240 Belt 4' Hang Green
24 83-1125 Belt 4' Hang White
25 83-1200 Belt 6' Hang Plastic
26 83-1270 Belt 6' Hang Green
27 83-1165 Belt 6' Hang White
28 464040 2' Hang High Temp / pH Belt
29 464857 3' Hang High Temp / pH Belt

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 Side-Mounted Installation
Junior Oil Belt Install the magnet with the supplied screw and nut to
the side of frame (item #1) that is below the enclusure
Skimmer for the motor.

Model 83-2000E • Mount the unit to the sidewall of the tank.

• Check the hang distance of the belt and adjust the
position of the unit if necessary.
Assembly • The unit is now ready for belt installation (See belt
installation).
There are a few items that must be installed on the
base unit. For older units with a clamp with wing nuts:
1. Slide the drive roller over the motor shaft and tighten • Mount the unit on the sidewall of the tank by
the set screw on the flat surface on the shaft. inserting steel studs on the clamp (Item# 5) into the
set of holes as shown and partially tighten wing nuts.
2. Attach the oil collection tray to the frame using the
supplied 6-32 screws, nuts, and washers in the two • Hang the unit on the edge of the sump.
holes on the frame below the motor enclosure that
• Check the hang distance of the belt and adjust
are on an angle (See Figure 1 under Parts List).
if necessary.
3. Make sure there are two o-rings on the drive
• When proper clearance has been set, hand-tighten
roller, and the brown oil scraper blade is on the oil
the wing nuts to secure the unit to the wall.
collection tray lip.
• The unit is now ready for belt installations.
Installation (See belt installation.)

Installation of the Junior Oil Skimmer is simple and Surface-Mounted Installation

straightforward. Secure mounting, proper electrical Install the magnet with the supplied screw and nut to the
connections and a means of collecting the separated oil center hole located on the bottom of the Frame (item #1).
are the basic requirements for a successful installation.
• Or the unit can be bolted to sump cover or top

Choosing the Location surface of the tank by bolting the unit using the four
holes located on the bottom of the frame (item #1)
Mount the unit in a non-turbulent area of the coolant using customer supplied nuts and bolts.
or parts-washing sump where both high and low liquid • The bottom of the unit acts as a bracket to attach it in
levels will be contacted by the belt. NOTE: Make an upright position.
sure location of the unit is such that the unit will not
be sprayed on or dropped on by coolant, oil or other • Mount the unit to the sump cover or top surface
liquids. of the tank by bolting the unit using the four holes
located on the bottom of the frame (Item #1) and

Mounting the Unit customer supplied bolts. The bottom surface of the
unit acts as the bracket to attach it in an upright
The unit can be mounted in several positions for position.
ease of installation. On current models, a magnetic • Align the unit to allow the belt to hang down through
is provided to help make installation easier. an access hole into the coolant.
• For machine tools where no access to the coolant
sump is available, a small hole can be cut into the
top surface of the sump cover.
• Cut the hole small as 3" in diameter or 2" square to
allow passage of the belt and hang roller
assembly (Item# 7).
• Bolt the unit to the sump cover above the newly
cut hole.

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Install The Belt (See Belt Operating Tips
Installation) Run the unit only when there are tramp oils on the
For both side-mounted and surface-mounted surface of the fluid. If there are no tramp oils on the
installations, attach a hose (3/4") or pipe (1/2" NPT) to surface, the belt will pick up coolants or washing fluids.
the pipe nipple on the oil collection tray (Item# 3) to
conduct the separated oil to a suitable container. A simple appliance type of plug in timer is recommended
to run the unit allowing it to run preferably during times

Belt Selection when the machine tool is not running. Machine down time
is when most tramp oils will float to the surface of the fluid.
It is very important to choose the correct length belt to NOTE: For maximum life of the drive motor, do not run
obtain optimum performance from the skimmer. The belt continuously. It is best to run the unit for only a portion
must be long enough to be in contact with fluid levels. of each day.
To select the correct belt length:
1. Determine how the unit will be attached to the
machine tool sump
2. Measure the hang distance from the point of
attachment to the desired low level of belt Surface
Belt Size
(See Figure 2A). Mounted
3. Compare the measured distance shown in Figure 24" 3-1/8"
2B and select the appropriate belt length. 32" 7-1/8"
NOTE: Allow approximately 1-1/2" below the apex of 44" 13-1/8"
belt to provide clearance for the hang roller assembly.
The best performance is attained when the belt hangs TABLE 1
freely without touching the bottom or sides of the sump.

Belt Installation / FIGURE 6

Changing
1. Disconnect the power.
2. Remove one of the cotter pins that hold the
rollershaft to the hang roller weldment to remove the
belt and roller.
3. Attach the roller to the new belt and install on the unit
by wrapping the belt around the drive roller (Item# 8).
Using both sides will prolong the life of the belt.

Electrical
The Junior Oil Skimmer is equipped with a 6' long,
three-prong electrical cord (Item# 12). The unit operates
on 115v, single-phase, 60 Hz electric power. The
maximum power draw of an Oil Skimmer will not exceed
85 mA amperes, and; therefore, the power supply
circuit needs only to have a minimum rating to comply
with local electric codes. NOTE: Use of ground fault
FIGURE 7
interrupter adapter plug is recommended for safety.
Approximate effective hang distance

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Troubleshooting
# Problem Probable Cause Remedy

a. Power turned off, unplugged a. Plug in electric cord

1 Oil Skimmer will not run
b. Overheated motor b. Unplug oil Skimmer and let cool

Oil Skimmer discharges Unplug Oil Skimmer. Use only when

2 No oil floating on top of coolant
coolant instead of oil oil is present

Oil Skimmer skims oil, but Oil collection tray or drain hose
3 Remove debris and drain
does not pick up oil plugged with debris

Oil Skimmer belt does not Creamy, water laden oil is not
4 Investigate use of special cloth belt
pick up oil attached to belt

a. Hang roller is missing a. Reinstall hang roller on belt

Oil Skimmer runs, but is
5 b. Tramp oil or creamy emulsion b. Install (2) O-rings in the channel
slipping on the driver roller
causing slippage of the drive roller

TABLE 2

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Parts List

NOTE: Belt purchased

as separate line item

Hang Distance
Belt A B
24" 3.5" 4.5"
32" 7.5" 8.5"
44" 13.5" 14.5"

Cotter Pin

Roller Shaft

Hang Roller Weldment

FIGURE 8

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Item Number Part Number Part Description
1 83-1790 Frame
2 83-1817 Fan enclosure
3 83-1860 Oil collection tray
4 83-1235 Motor
6 83-1760 Oil wiping blade
7 * Hanging roller body
8 83-2060 Roller drive
9 83-1880 O-ring seals
10 182184 Terminal
11 30-1540 Cord connector
12 30-2050 Electric powercord
13 473609 Magnet
14 *83-1900 Roller shaft
15 *83-1900 Hang roller weldment
16 *83-1900 Cotter pin
17 83-1565 24" White belt
18 83-1700 24" Green belt
19 83-1580 24" Plastic belt
21 83-1570 32" White belt
22 83-1720 32" Green belt
23 83-1620 32" Plastic belt
25 83-1575 44" White belt
26 83-1740 44" Green belt
27 83-1660 44" Plastic belt
28 464864 32" High Temp / pH belt
29 464865 44" High Temp / pH belt

TABLE 3

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