Maguire Products GRAVIMETRIC AUGER FEEDER MGF-ST, Original Instruction Manual

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M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C .
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G R A V I M E T R I C A U G E R F E E D E R
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MAGUIRE MGF Feeder optional Loader Installation
1. Assemble the red hose and fitting that is shown in figure 1,
secure these items to the control bar.
2. The other end of the red hose is connected to the vacuum
generator as shown in figure 2. Secure hose with the
hose clamp that is provided.
3. The aluminum lance is affixed to the other end of the
vacuum generator.
4. The clear material hose is pushed onto the tube located
on the lid of the feeder hopper. If the tube goes on with
resistance, a little water can be used to lubricate it. Do not
use any other lubricant. Figure 2.
5. Connect the clear 3/8” diameter tubing to the vacuum
generator as shown in figure 3, and connect the other end
to the push in fitting at the solenoid.
6. Connect the air supply to the brass 45° X ¼” NPT fitting at
the input side of the solenoid mounted on the control bar.
7. The air supply should be set and regulated at a pressure
between 60 and 80 PSI.
8. Connect the feeder motor cables to the matching
connectors on the controller, motor and solenoid.
9. After the MGF Feeder Loader is installed, the MGF should
be re-calibrated using the procedure found on page 25.
It is important that the feeder assembly
is properly grounded through the
equipment that is installed.
FIGURE 1
Secure the red material hose under the
supplied u-clamp as shown in figure 1.
It is important that the upper u-clamp is
secured to the metal fitting as shown for
proper grounding. The solenoid should
be affixed to the controller bar.
FIGURE 2
Install the end of the clear material hose
to the top of the feeder lid as shown.
FIGURE 4
Use the natural arc of the hose to loop
above the hopper to the location where
the u-bolts are attached.
FIGURE 3
Mount vacuum generator as shown,
to alum lance and red hose with hose
clamp.