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I. Introduction: Installation and Functional Operation
This manual contains several different sections. The first section will describe the installation
procedure for the machine. Next, the functional operation and initial setup of the machine will be
described. Then the operation of the machine in its various modes will be discussed. Finally, several
attached appendices will be provided for description of related functions such as programming the
PLC and HMI.
I. Installation
This section explains the installation requirements for the Voyager GVX and Maxi-Cap Gravity
Separators. Your Gravity Separator will have been tested for more than 50 hours of operation at our
facility to ensure the quality of the machine. Take care not to do anything that would damage it or
compromise it.
I. Foundation Requirements
A solid, level foundation is required for safe and proper operation of the Gravity Separator. Vibrations
from flooring can cause damage to the machine and upset the separation dynamics of the machine. A
six-inch concrete slab is ideal but not essential. The Voyager is fully counterbalanced to keep external
vibrations to a minimum. However, the accuracy of the counterbalancing system is affected by the
weight of the product on the deck and thus is dependent on the capacity and type of product being
dried. Therefore we recommend that the Voyager be firmly attached to the floor. Please contact the
factory or your Oliver representative for recommendations. When positioning the Voyager, be sure
that you leave adequate clearance to operate the controls, open the electrical cabinet and remove
the deck for changing or cleaning.
II. Handling
The Voyager GVX Gravity Separator weighs between 4,000 to 6,000 pounds depending on the model
and accessories ordered with it. The Maxi-Cap Platinum machines weigh between 6,000 and 10,000
pounds depending on model and accessories. Be sure that the handling equipment is adequate for
the load. While handling the machine take extra care not to damage the deck, the air filters or any
other parts of the machine. The fork tubes are designed to be used with 8-foot long forks (or fork
extensions). Picking up the machine with shorter forks may damage the tubes. The fan motors are
mounted on the tubes so any damage can have serious consequences for machine functionality. The
machine is also equipped with lifting lugs at the corners of the mainframe which may be used to hoist
the machine into place.
III. Protecting the Deck
The deck is the portion of the machine that actually contacts the product during the drying process.
Take extra care not to damage it. During construction and installation, it is very common for
contractors to use the surface of the deck as a work space or storage space for items they do not
need.
Please discourage this practice! The deck is designed to support a relatively uniform load of
product over its entire surface. Storage of concentrated loads on the deck has resulted in bent or
broken deck frames and in damage to the wire overcovers. We recommend that a non-combustible
surface such as a sheet of 22-gage steel be placed over the deck to protect it until the Dryer is ready
for to be used.
Do not weld anything to the machine as the sensitive control electronics
could be seriously damaged. If it is necessary to weld or cut above the machine during installation
take extra care to prevent damage from falling debris or sparks.
IV. Electrical Requirements
The Voyager GVX and Maxi-Cap Platinum Gravity Separators comes with a complete electrical
cabinet that is wired to all of the external electrical components such as the motors, hydraulic
cylinders sensors, and dust hood light. Typically the only wiring the electrician installing the