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FLEXICON CORPORATION

2400 Emrick Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18020-8006 USA

Tel: 1-888-FLEXICON Tel: 1-610-814-2400 Fax: 1-610-814-0600 www.flexicon.com

FLEXICON

Bag Discharge Frame

Models: BFF & BFC

Installation and Operation Manual

Revised November, 2003

Summary of Contents for BFC

Page 1: ...400 Emrick Boulevard Bethlehem PA 18020 8006 USA Tel 1 888 FLEXICON Tel 1 610 814 2400 Fax 1 610 814 0600 www flexicon com FLEXICON Bag Discharge Frame Models BFF BFC Installation and Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...ve common sense approach to unloading even the most difficult materials from bulk bags makes installation and operations of your FLEXICON bulk bag discharging system quick and simple Please refer to t...

Page 3: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Precautions 3 Bulk bag discharge frame installation procedure 4 BFC upper frame installation 5 Loading a bulk bag on the frame 6 Interfacing the bulk bag downspout w...

Page 4: ...not use the bulk bag discharge frame for materials other than what it was specified for If you add new materials please consult with FLEXICON CORPORATION before doing so Do not allow agglomerating or...

Page 5: ...1 Bag lift frame 1 Hardware kit Not on all models 3 1 3 If your base frame has been supplied as a kit assemble the base frame following steps 3 2 thru 3 13 Otherwise begin installation at step 3 14 3...

Page 6: ...see figure 3 The right leg is the exact opposite of the left 3 7 With assembly still lying flat on the work surface assemble the remaining cross brace A to the opposing pair of studs located on the i...

Page 7: ...18 otherwise proceed with step 3 17 3 17 Install the 4 extension arms to the base frame Orient each arm as shown in figure 7 Slide into the top of each respective leg to the lowest height setting and...

Page 8: ...braces will be self evident Attach using 6 13 x 1 long bolts 12 flat washers 6 split lock washer and 6 13 hex nuts 4 9 Assemble the 2 G cross braces which connect between the inside rear bolt on each...

Page 9: ...tance over the top of the bulk bag 5 1 3 Pass the loops of the bulk bag over and onto the self retaining bag loop retainers 5 1 4 Raise the bag lift frame and bulk bag with a forklift truck and positi...

Page 10: ...tion and operation manual furnished with the specific equipment being installed The typical outlet spout of a bulk bag has a protective cover which is released by loosening a drawstring The outlet spo...

Page 11: ...nted as shown Using 4 13 x 3 long bolts 8 flat washers 4 split lock washers and 4 13 hex nuts 8 4 Using figure 11 as a reference slide a split collar onto each end of the rod on each side of the Flow...

Page 12: ...race B and two on the inside face of cross brace C see figure 13 The method of installing the panel using drive rivet anchors and flat washers is identical to that described in step 8 9 8 11 Assemble...

Page 13: ...the bag The air cylinders to move the Flow Flexer Bulk Bag Agitation Device plates are located in the center of and directly beneath the plates There are adjustments for the pressure in both directio...

Page 14: ...Bulk Bag Discharge Frame Installation and Operation Manual 14 FLEXICON CORPORATION 2400 Emrick Boulevard Bethlehem PA 18020 8006 USA Tel 1 888 FLEXICON Tel 1 610 814 2400 Fax 1 610 814 0600 www flexi...

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Page 27: ...Flexicon for special application parts FLEXICON PART DESCRIPTION U M QTY EL00040 SOLENOID VALVE NEMA 4 1 COIL 110V 3 8 NPT 4 WAY EACH 1 PN00852 VALVE FLOW CONTROL 3 8 NPT EACH 4 PN00929 CYLINDER AIR 4...