Hog Technologies Stripe Hog SH8000, Operation Manual

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Stripe Hog Systems
life of the hoses in these areas can be extended
by periodically rotating the hoses 120
0
. Vacuum
hoses should be inspected daily and replaced as
needed (Refer to the vacuum hose replacement
procedure in maintenance section of this manual).
NOTICE:
DAMAGED vACuuM HOSES CAN BE REPAIRED uSING DuCT
TAPE AS A TEMPORARY SOLuTION TO EXTEND THE LIFE
OF THE vACuuM HOSE.
Blower And Silencer
The blower is powered by the truck engine and
activated whenever the PTO and the 40K clutch
are engaged. It is driven by the OMSI and a poly
chain carbon belt. To avoid damaging the belt
you must periodically check the belt tension and
adjust as necessary using the adjusting bolts on
the mounting base of the blower. The tension
specification for a new belt is different than the
tension specification of a used belt with 20 hours
or more of usage. When adjusting the belt ten -
sion refer to the procedure in the Maintenance
section of this manual and the belt manufacturer’s
information manual. Never over tighten the belt.
Drive belts are extremely strong and can cause
severe damage to the PTO, pulleys and the blower.
Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual
for belt tension specifications and instructions for
adjusting the drive belt
The blower bearing housing is equipped with two
grease fittings that must be lubricated daily to
achieve maximum life expectancy. Refer to the
Maintenance Matrix in the maintenance section of
this manual and the Root Blower operation manual
for lubrication specifications.
CAUTION
THE BLOWER BEARINGS MuST BE LuBRICATED DAILY WITH
THE GREASE SPECIFIED IN THE MAINTENANCE MATRIX AND
THE BLOWER MANuFACTuRER. FAILuRE TO LuBRICATE
THE BEARINGS DAILY OR uSING GREASE OTHER THAN
THE GREASE SPECIFIED BY HOG TECHNOLOGIES AND
THE BLOWER MANuFACTuRER WILL vOID THE WARRANTY.
Blower airflow is expelled through a silencer con -
nected to the outlet side of the blower. A flapper
installed at the top of the silencer keeps water
and debris from entering the system damaging
the blower when the unit is shutdown.
BLOWER
Vacuum Blower & Belt Adjusting Bolts
Blower Silencer
The blower components have extremely small tol-
erances and it must be protected from the debris.
If debris ever gets into the blower impellers, use
paint/lacquer thinner or another non-corrosive
cleaner to remove any residue build up inside. It
will be necessary to disconnect the hose to the
silencer in order to clean the blower. If large debris
gets into the blower, it can cause severe damage
to the blower.