ALL-FILL VF100e, Installation & Maintenance Manual

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INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................1
Model VF100e Vibratory Feeder ..................................................................................1
Figure 1 – Model VF100e Vibratory Feeder ..........................................................1
Components and Equipment........................................................................................2
Figure 2 – Model VF100e Feeder Components ....................................................2
Infeed Hopper..................................................................................................3
Figure 3 – Model VF100e Hopper ...................................................................3
Discharge Transition........................................................................................3
Figure 4 – Discharge Transition ......................................................................3
Product Feeder................................................................................................4
Figure 5 – Product Feeder Components .........................................................4
Weigh Bucket ..................................................................................................4
Figure 6—Weigh Bucket Components ............................................................5
Rotary Actuator................................................................................................6
Figure 7 – Rotary Actuator ..............................................................................6
Cutoff Gate ......................................................................................................7
Figure 8 – Cutoff Gate .....................................................................................7
Control Panel...................................................................................................7
Figure 9 – Model VF100e Control Panel .........................................................8
Accessories .....................................................................................................8
Tools & Materials..........................................................................................................8
Safety Considerations ..................................................................................................9
Warranty Information..................................................................................................10
Additional Information.................................................................................................10
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................11
Inspection and Unpacking..........................................................................................12
Site Requirements......................................................................................................12
Environmental Requirements...............................................................................12
Electrical Requirements.......................................................................................13
Pneumatic Requirements.....................................................................................13
Product Supply Requirements .............................................................................13
Installing the Model VF100e Feeder ..........................................................................14
Positioning the Model VF100e.............................................................................14
Electrical Connections .........................................................................................14
Pneumatic Connections.......................................................................................14
Checkout and Operation ............................................................................................15
SERVICE ........................................................................................................................17
Preventative Maintenance..........................................................................................18
Daily Maintenance ...............................................................................................18
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................18
Table I – Model VF100e Troubleshooting ............................................................19
Return and Repair Procedures ..................................................................................20
Spare Parts ................................................................................................................20
Service Procedures ....................................................................................................20
Replacing Leaf Springs........................................................................................20
Adjusting Air Gap .................................................................................................21
Figure 10 – Air Gap Adjustments ..................................................................21
Measuring Stroke.................................................................................................22
Figure 11 – Stroke Gauge Positioning ..........................................................22
APPENDIX .....................................................................................................................23
Stroke Gauge .............................................................................................................25
INDEX .............................................................................................................................27
Model VF100e Vibratory Feeder Installation & Maintenance Manual
AFI Publication 1920118
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Issue: 1
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January 2018
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