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MC18-Micro manual
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Installation of the hopper loader (optional)
Mechanical installation
The Hopper loader lid fits directly on the hopper of the dosing unit.
To fix the ME hopper lid the quick release clamps on the dosing hopper are used.
Compressed air installation
The ME-loader uses compressed air to move material. The inlet for your compressed
air supply line is on the solenoid valve. The air connection diagram can be found on the valve’s body.
1. Connect the compressed air to the ø8x6 compressed air connection on the solenoid valve
The compressed air source must deliver a maximum of 4-8 bar of clean, dry (non-lubricated), air
pressure.
2 . Make connections from the solenoid and the ejector pipe with the provided compressed air tubing.
Quick disconnect fittings are provided for these connections. The tubing should be cut to length for
maximum efficiency of the system. Use straight cuts to assure a good square tubing end. Confirm a
good connection.
Be sure to provide hazard-free routing of the tubing, to keep it away from hot or
moving surfaces and out of the way of personnel.
Connecting material line
The flexible hose need to be attached over the inlet pipe of the ME-hopper lid and ejector pipe.
Secure the hose with a hose clamp.
Reduce flex hose down to the shortest possible length, to avoid wasting compressed air energy.
The material line should be as straight as possible. Avoid loops and S-curves in flexible hose This can hurt conveying
performance.
