Maintenance
LIBERTY® Feeding System with Electronic Sensor (ES)
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Floor Feeding System Maintenance
The LIBERTY Feeding System Feeders require minimum maintenance. However, a routine periodic inspection
of the equipment will prevent unnecessary problems.
Maintenance should be done by a qualified technician.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING THE
EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
Gear Head Maintenance
Refer to
Check the oil level in the gear heads at installation and every 6 months. The Pipe Plug, on the side of the gear head,
indicates proper oil level. Add SAE 40W oil when necessary.
The oil in the gearheads should be replaced every 12 months with new SAE 40W oil
A. Remove the bottom Pipe Plug to drain the oil. Discard used oil in accordance with local and national
codes.
B. Wipe any debris off the magnet on the bottom Pipe Plug and reinstall. Remove the side Pipe Plug and (top)
Vent Plug.
C. Set the power unit in the horizontal position.
D. 2-Stage Gearheads: Add approximately 9 oz. (266 ml) of SAE 40W oil through top hole. This should be
just enough oil to reach the side Pipe Plug.
3-Stage Gearheads (3261-9, 3261-12, 3261-14): Add approximately 13 oz. (384 ml) of SAE 40W oil
through top hole. This should be just enough oil to reach the side Pipe Plug.
E. Install the side Pipe Plug and (top) Vent Plug.
Check equipment for loose hardware after the first flock and then every 6 months--including the Anchor Block.
Tighten if necessary.
Maintenance
• Check the oil level in the gear head at
installation.
• Check the oil level every 6 months.
• Check the oil level at the side plug. If
oil is needed, use SAE 40W oil.
• Oil capacity for the two stage gear head
is 9 oz. [266 ml].
• Oil capacity for the three stage gear
head is 13 oz. [384 ml].
• The oil should be changed every 12
months.
Vent/Oil Fill Plug
Oil Drain Plug
1523-94 5/2002
Figure 65.Gearhead Maintenance