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I. ADJUSTMENT FOR QUANTITY OF FILL - CONTINUED
Each size cylinder has a particular fill "range". The smaller the diameter of
the
cylinder the smaller the range of fill. In general, the best accuracy of fill
achieved when the cylinder has a small diameter and a long piston stroke is
taken. This is why a number of cylinders may be required if you are filling a
variety of container sizes.
To make an adjustment in volume of fill, turn the hand wheel at the end of
the air cylinder. You must first loosen the nut on the end of the threaded rod to
turn the hand wheel. Turning the hand wheel clockwise will decrease the volume
of fill. Turning the hand wheel counterclockwise will increase the volume of fill.
Once the proper piston stroke is found, tighten the nut on the threaded rod to
lock in the stroke and seal the air cylinder itself.
J. STARTUP
Once the air connection has been made, and you have tried dry cycling the
machine to make sure it is functioning, you may now test fill. It will take one or
two cycles to prime the filling head and for product to come out the filling nozzle.
Check the volume of fill and if necessary make adjustments as explained in
paragraph I above.
SOME IMPORTANT NOTES:
1.
Keep the O-rings on the piston head as well as the O-ring on the valve
plug well lubricated. We suggest using Sana-Lube #2000 Food Grade
Lubricant Which may be ordered through us. Call Tim at (215)379-1234
2.
Use lukewarm water to clean filler. Extremely hot water may cause the
valve rotor to expand.
3.
Before filling, make sure all the sanitary clamps are hand tight and all
gaskets are in place.
