Barry-Wehmiller BW Integrated Systems Streamfeeder V-1400IJ, Manual

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How to Operate
Sequence of
Operation
Successful power-up and operation is assured if you apply the follow -
ing sequence of steps:
1: Loading product in the hopper
2: Determining stack height
3: Powering On feeder
4: Setting/adjusting speed
5: Running test cycles
6: Final check
STEP 1:
Loading Product
in the Hopper
Preshingling prevents multiple pieces from
jamming under the gate assembly at startup.
1. Start by preshingling by hand a small stack of product so that
it conforms to the curvature of the gate assembly. Push in gen -
tly to make sure lead edges touch the gate assembly and front
edges of the pre-gate bars.
2. At the back wedge, notice how it helps lift the trailing edges
of the product off the table top and feed belts. Also notice
how the lifting helps to push the preshingled edges against the
curvature of the gate assembly.
This section provides a sequence of operation for the V-1400IJ. It also
provides information for clearing a jam and for shutdown .
STEP 2:
Determining Stack
Height
1. Gradually add more product to the hopper after the initial
stack is formed around the gate assembly. As stack height will
have a preferred minimum and a maximum, you will have to
experiment to determine effective range of height.
2. Make sure the product is loaded in the hopper as straight
as possible. Before adding to hopper, “jog” each handful of
product on a flat surface to make sure lead edges are as even
as possible. As you add each handful, gently push in each
stack so that lead edges rest firmly against front of side guides.
"Fanning" the stack prior to loading it into the hopper may
reduce double feeds.
Stack height affects the downward pressure on
the feed belts. Greater downward pressure can
increase the chances for double feeds.