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Powder Hopper Loaders
Part Number: 882.00238.00
Bulletin Number: CV1-605.2
Effective: 4/15/08
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Write down your Powder ________________ ________________ Hopper Loader(s) serial ________________ ________________ numbers here for ________________ ________________ future reference ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ Performance f
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Safety Considerations Powder hopper loaders are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. To avoid possible personnel injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, use good judgment and follow these safe practices: Follow all SAFETY CODES. Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES. Disconnect and/or lock out power before servicing or mainta
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Annex B Information The following design information is provided for your reference: 1. No modifications are allowed to this equipment that could alter the CE compliance 2. Ambient temperature: 40 degrees Celsius – Maximum (104 degrees Fahrenheit) 3. Humidity range: 50% relative humidity 4. Altitude: Sea level 5. Environment: Clean, dust-free and non-explosive 6. Radiation: None 7. Vibration: Minimal, i.e. machine mounting 8. Special installation requirements: Clean, d
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Table of Contents 1 General Information .................................................7 1-1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 7 1-2 Equipment Function ........................................................................ 7 1-3 Accessories ....................................................................................... 7 1-4 Customer Service.........................................................................
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The adjustments listed in this section must be performed ONLY by a qualified, safety-conscious technician. ............................... 29 5-5 Selecting the Most Efficient Loading Sequence ............................ 30 5-6 Shutting Down the Hopper Loader Using the Series One Controller32 6 Maintenance............................................................33 6-1 Routine Maintenance .................................................................... 33 6-2 Replacing Motor Brushes.
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1 General Information 1-1 Introduction Powder hopper loaders economically and efficiently load free- flowing pellets or granular materials from supply containers into machine bins or other receivers. They are a modular, stainless steel component design using significant operational advantages. They’re engineered construction permits easier cleaning and maintenance, and they can be quickly and easily reconfigured to accommodate future production requirements. Simple electrical and compres
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1-4 Customer Service The intent of this manual is to familiarize the operator and maintenance personnel with this equipment and help your organization get the maximum service from your equipment. If you have any questions regarding installation, service, repair, custom equipment, or applications, please do not hesitate to contact us for the information required. Prices for additional equipment, accessories, or repair parts will be furnished promptly upon request. NOTICE: If you de
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1-7 Models Covered in this Manual Models are designated by capacity. Powder hopper loaders are available in 1.6 cu. ft. (45.3 liters) capacities and hold approximately 50 lbs. of material. Powder Hopper Capacity Loaders models cu. ft. liters lbs. kg 50(E) 1.6 45 50 22 Note: (E) Denotes “CE” models, including 220/1/50 operation and CE mark. Powder Hopper Loaders Page 9
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1-8 Standard Features Powder Hopper Loaders • Stainless steel vacuum receiver 1 • Tangential 1 /2” (38mm) OD material inlet • High flow blowback valve with electrical quick disconnect and accumulator • Twin bag filter assembly with glazed polyester filter bags • Receiver-mounted junction box with 8 feet (2.6 m) of cable to a field-mounted control box • Material demand/level sensor • High-performance centrifugal motor with electrical quick disconnect • Sound enclosure • 9-foot (2.7
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2 Safety 2-1 Work Rules Install, operate, and maintain this equipment according to applicable work and safety codes for your location. This includes OSHA, CE, NEC, CSA, SPI, and many other local, national, and international regulations. Obey these specific work rules: Read and follow the instructions in this manual before installing, operating, or maintaining any equipment. Additional copies are available from the manufacturer. Only qualified persons should work on, or with,
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2-3 Mechanical Installation Loaders are typically mounted on the machine supply hopper. Be sure it is securely attached and additional bracing is used if necessary. The sections on the following pages explain general installation rules. Read manual thoroughly before installing loader. Use approved safety straps or chains to lift the loader at the marked lifting points. 2-4 Safety Considerations The terms NOTICE, CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER have specific meanings in thi
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The term IMPORTANT emphasizes areas where equipment damage could result, or provides additional information to make a step or procedure easier to understand. Disregarding information marked IMPORTANT would not be likely to cause personal injury. REPORTING A SAFETY DEFECT NOTE: If you believe that your equipment has a defect which could cause injury, you should immediately discontinue its use and inform the manufacturer at our address listed in this manual. The principle facto
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Hold daily equipment inspections in addition to regular maintenance checks. You will keep your equipment safe for production and exhibit your commitment to safety. Please read and use this manual as a guide to equipment safety. This manual contains safety warnings throughout, specific to each function and point of operation. 2-6 Operator Responsibility The operator’s responsibility does not end with efficient production. The operator usually has the most daily contact with the lo
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• If your blender has been inoperative or unattended, check all settings before starting the unit. • At the beginning of your shift and after breaks, verify that the controls and other auxiliary equipment are functioning properly. • Keep all safety guards in place and in good repair. NEVER attempt to bypass, modify, or remove safety guards. Such alteration is not only unsafe, but will void the warranty on your equipment. • When changing control settings to perform a different mode of
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• BLEED all air pressure from system components (refer to the Maintenance Section of this manual.) • TURN OFF all air and electric supplies and all accessory equipment at the machine. • DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT electrical and pneumatic power, and attach warning tags to the disconnect switch and air shutoff valve. When you need to perform maintenance or repair work on a loader above floor level, use a solid platform or a hydraulic elevator. If there is a permanently installed catw
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2-8 Safety 2-8-1 Description and Objectives This section includes information on safety devices and procedures that are inherent to the Powder Hopper Loading system. This manual is not intended to supersede or alter safety standards established by the user of this equipment. Instead, the material contained in this section is recommended to supplement these procedures in order to provide a safer working environment. At the completion of this section, the operator and maintenance p
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Every effort has been made to incorporate these standards into the design of the Powder Hopper Loading system; however, it is the responsibility of the personnel operating and maintaining the equipment to familiarize themselves with the safety procedures and the proper use of any safety devices. 2-8-3 Fail Safe Operation If a safety device or circuit should fail, the design must be such that the failure causes a “Safe” condition. As an example, a safety switch must be a normally ope
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2-8-5 Lock-Outs, Plugs, and Other Safety Devices The Powder Hopper Loading system utilizes several types of safety devices. The Line Cord Plug This line cord plug allows the operator or maintenance personnel to unplug the loading system from its power source and tag it out. This plug may be tagged with any number of approved electrical lockout tags. These tags are available at most electrical supply stores. WARNING! Disconnect both of these items to ensure optimum maintenan
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Figure 1 Typical Powder Hopper Loader Figure 2 Powder Hopper Loader Dimensions, Specifications, and Maximum Machine-Side Throughput Specifications Model Hopper capacity Full-load amps Inlet size range Shipping weight cu. ft. Liters lbs. Kg (FLA) inches mm lbs. Kg Powder 1.6 45 50 22 120 55 Hopper 11 1½” 38 mm Loader Maximum Machine-Side Throughput Model lbs./hr. Kg/hr. Powder Hopper 1000 454 Loader Note: Twelve (12) -f
