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Conveying System
Mechanical Components
Part Number: 882.00379.00
Bulletin Number: SM2-605A.1
Effective: 7/25/06
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Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference: _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Sterling/Sterlco is committed to a continuing program of product improvement. Specifications, appearance, and dimensions described in this manual are subject to change without notice. © Co
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Shipping Info Unpacking and Inspection You should inspect the mechanical components of your conveying system for possible shipping damage. Thoroughly check the equipment for any damage that might have occurred in transit, such as broken or loose wiring and components, loose hardware and mounting screws, etc. In the Event of Shipping Damage According to the contract terms and conditions of the Carrier, the responsibility of the Shipper ends at the time and place of shipment. Notify the t
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Credit Returns Prior to the return of any material authorization must be given by the manufacturer. A RMA number will be assigned for the equipment to be returned. Reason for requesting the return must be given. ALL returned material purchased from the manufacturer returned is subject to 15% ($75.00 minimum) restocking charge. ALL returns are to be shipped prepaid. The invoice number and date or purchase order number and date must be supplied. No credit will be issued for material that
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Table of Contents CHARTS AND FIGURES...........................................................VIII CHAPTER 1: SAFETY..............................................................10 1-1 How to Use This Manual..........................................................................................10 Safety Symbols Used in this Manual..................................................................10 1-2 Warnings and Precautions...............................................................
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3-3 Compressed Air Blowback Connection....................................................................57 3-4 Implosion Blowback Connection..............................................................................57 Installing the Pickup Probe ................................................................................59 Installing the Grinder Take-off Attachment.........................................................60 Installing and Adjusting the Take-off Compartment...........
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5-5 Cleaning/Replacing the Filter Cartridge ...................................................................92 5-6 Corrective Maintenance...........................................................................................93 Dealing with Shortened ACA Series Filter Bag Life............................................93 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................94 6-1 Introduction ................................................................................
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Charts and Figures 1 SSI Stainless Steel Inventory Vacuum Receiver Dimensions 18 2 Positive Displacement Pump Dimensions 20 3 SPD (20,30) Series Pump Dimensions 22 4 SPDB (5-15) Series Blowback Pump Dimensions 24 26 5 SPDB (25,30) Series Blowback Pump Dimensions 6 Centrifugal Pump Dimensions 27 7 Pump Specifications (Positive Displacement and Centrifugal models) 28 8 SSR Series Stainless Steel Vacuum Receiver Dimensions 30 9 SSR (6-45) Stainless Steel Vacuum Receiver Dimensions
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Typical SPDB (25,30) Series Junction Box with Fused Disconnect Wiring 40 Diagram 75 41 ACA Series Model 50 Blowback DIP Switch Settings 77 42 Non-Reversing Valve Cycle of Operation (SPDB Pumps) 105 43 Equipment Cycles 106 44 Typical SSR Series Vacuum Receiver Exploded View 108 45 SSR Series Vacuum Receiver Parts List 109 46 Typical SSR Series Vacuum Receiver Exploded View 110 47 SSR Series Vacuum Receiver Parts List (Pre-May 2003) 111 48 Typical SSR06-45 Series Vacuum Receiver Exploded
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Chapter 1: Safety 1-1 How to Use This Manual Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining the mechanical components of your conveying system. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance equipment productivity. This manual covers only light corrective maintenance. No other maintenance should be undertaken without first contacting a service engineer. The Functional Description section outlines models covered, st
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Conveying System Safety Tags Tag Description Tag Description Read Operation & High Voltage Inside Installation Manual Enclosure Protected Earth Earth Ground PE Ground Lifting Point Spraying Hazard 1-2 Warnings and Precautions Our equipment is designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. This may include, but is not limited to OSHA, NEC, CSA, SPI, and any other loca
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þ Do not restore power until you remove all tools, test equipment, etc., and the equipment and related components are fully reassembled. þ Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the information in this manual should work on this equipment. We have long recognized the importance of safety and have designed and manufactured our equipment with operator safety as a prime consideration. We expect you, as a user, to abide by the foregoing recommendations in order to make operator safety a
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Operator Responsibility The operator’s responsibility does not end with efficient production. The operator usually has the most daily contact with the equipment and intimately knows its capabilities and limitations. Plant and personnel safety is sometimes forgotten in the desire to meet incentive rates, or through a casual attitude toward machinery formed over a period of months or years. Your employer probably has established a set of safety rules in your workplace. Those rules, this ma
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• DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry, which can be caught while working on the conveying system. In addition, cover or tie back long hair. • Clean the conveying system and surrounding area DAILY, and inspect the machine for loose, missing or broken parts. • Shut off power to the conveying system when it is not in use. Turn the switch to the OFF position, or unplug it from the power source. Maintenance Responsibility Proper maintenance is essential to safety. If you are a maintenance
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Chapter 2: Functional Description 2-1 Models Covered in This Manual This manual provides operation, installation, and maintenance instructions for the mechanical components of the conveying system. Model numbers are listed on the serial tag. Make sure you know the model and serial number of your equipment before contacting the manufacturer for parts or service. Our mechanical components are designed to create vacuum for conveying pelletized, granular, or powder material in a central mat
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Basic System Types Time-Fill Systems A time-fill system conveys material to an on-line vacuum receiver for a pre-set time period. When this interval elapses, the controller conveys material to the next on-line vacuum receiver. Volume-Fill Systems A volume-fill system conveys material to an on-line vacuum receiver until the material level activates the proximity switch in the vacuum receiver, or a preset time elapses. When either of these conditions occur, the controller conveys material
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Material characteristics determine the type of equipment needed to properly convey the material. See Figures 22 and 26 on pages 49 and 52 for typical system configurations. 2-3 Standard Features & Options SSI Series Inventory Vacuum Receivers Models: SSI03, SSI06, SSI11 • Brushed stainless steel construction, with stainless steel product contact surfaces. • Pyrex™ sight glass. • Receiver capacities of 0.1, 0.2, and 0.4 cu. ft. (2.8, 5.6, and 11.3 liters). • Ten (10) -mesh stainless st
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Figure 1: SSI Series Stainless Steel Inventory Vacuum Receiver Dimensions SSI03 Vacuum Receiver D A B E C SRI01.DWG J I H G F F HOPSRI.DWG Unit size Dimensions in inches Model cu. ft. A B C D E F -sq. G -sq. H -sq. I -sq. J 1 5 3 3 1 1 SSI03 0.1 21 /4” 20” 16 /8” 6 /8” 1 /4” 4” 2” 1 /4” 2 /2” 2” 5 3 1 1 1 3 1 SSI06 0.2 25 /8” 23 /4” 19 /2” 9 /8” 3” 7” 3 /2” 2 /4” 5 /2” 3” 1 5 1 1 1 3 1 SSI11 0.4 31 /2” 29 /8” 25 /2” 9 /8” 3” 7” 3 /2” 2 /4” 5
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Pumps SPD Series Models: SPD5, SPD7.5, SPD10, SPD15 • Support base. • Positive displacement blower. • 3-phase high efficiency TEFC electric motor. • 5, 7.5, 10, or 15 horsepower (3.75, 5.63, 7.5, or 11.25 kW). • Standard voltage is 230-460/3/60. 380-415/3/50 and 575/3/60 are optional. • Adjustable motor base. • Compressed air-operated mechanical high-vacuum relief valve. • Vacuum gauge. • Vacuum switch for high vacuum protection. • Junction box with motor starter, including overload
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Figure 2: Positive Displacement Pump Dimensions Model Unit size Dimensions (inches) hp A B C D E F G SPD 5 5 SPD 7.5 7.5 33 27.5 85.82 29 22 21.75 31.75 SPD 10 10 SPD 15 15 Model Unit size Dimensions (cm) kW A B C D E F G SPD 5 3.75 SPD 7.5 5.6 84 70 218 74 56 55 81 SPD 10 7.5 SPD 15 11.25 Conveying System Mechanical Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 20 of 138
