Dieci Apollo 25.6 - Catalytic Purifier (Optional; Water Driven Purifier (Optional

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CATALYTIC PURIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
(g.150/C)
Duration
As the catalyst is not actively involved in the chemical reaction
it provokes, its life is theoretically unlimited. However, due to
certain conditions such as: engines not perfectly tuned, vehicle
vibrations and the abrasive effect of fumes on the support, the
life of the catalyst may be shortened. In reality, the duration
of the catalytic purier is about 10,000 working hours.
Maintenance
The catalyst is activated by the high temperature of the
fumes which also prevents any particles from depositing on
the honeycomb; less maintenance is, consequently, needed.
It is advisable to clean the purier every 500 working hours.
Remove the catalyst and place it in a container with hot soapy
water, making sure it is completely emerged. Leave it to soak for
5 hours, then wait for it dry completely (a gentle jet of compressed
air could possibly be used to speed up drying) and remount.
WATER DRIVEN PURIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
(g.151/C)
The water driven purier is manufactured entirely in stainless
steel with titanium and is resistant to high temperatures and
to corrosive sulphurous compounds which are present in the
exhaust fumes.
It consists of a horizontal cylindrical body (sized according to
engine power) which makes up the water tank, two mounting
brackets and a cylindrical tower located on the upper part of
the water tank that contains the separator.
The gases are directed through an entry tube to the
interior part of the purier and then passed to the water.
The carbonaceous particles become heavier upon contact
with the water and fall to the bottom of the water tank.
The gases are then directed towards the separator which
recovers the carbonaceous particles that have not fused
with the water. The white smoke emitted from the exhaust is
simply water vapour.
Maintenance
Maintenance of the water driven purier is EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT and the water must be changed every 8
working hours. The tank must be emptied using the
spherical drain valve and clean water must be added through
the loading and level cock.
The black sludge which comes out when changing the water
is proof of the purier’s effectiveness. Every 300 working
hours the purier must be cleaned: drain the water and clean
the inside for a few minutes using a pressurised jet. DIECI also
provides the additive TAM which, if added to the water at every
change, helps to keep the purier clean. TAM also improves
the performance of the purier: it neutralises sulphuric acids.
(g.150/C)
(g.151/C)