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Technical notes

 

 

Technical data 
 

 

 

 

Dimensions: 

Width:  

 

mm 

 

 

 

 

Height: 

 

mm 

 

Shafts: 

 

4, 6 or 8 x spiral shafts c/w 6 flute spiral segments 
4, 6 or 8 x stainless/ mild steel or rubber clod rollers 63.5mm or 
73mm OD. 

 

Motor/ gearbox: 

Spiral drive: 0.55KW, 3ph, 30:1 ratio, 25mm hollow shaft. 

 

Clod roller drive: 0.75KW, 3ph, 15:1 ratio, 25mm hollow shaft. 

 
Electrics: 

 

See attached documentation inside control panel if applicable. 

 

  Please note:  

Technical data, illustrations, dimensions and weights may change as 

a result of technical developments and as such are not binding for the supply. 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for Evolution

Page 1: ... British Built Innovation Quality Scotts Precision Manufacturing Ltd Slate Worx Station Road Tel 44 0 1205 270128 Eastville Fax 44 0 1205 270189 Boston Email scottymail btconnect com Lincolnshire UK Web http www scottsuk com PE22 8LT ...

Page 2: ...Machine serial number ES 15 Year of manufacture 2015 Please quote these when ordering any spare parts from our parts department ...

Page 3: ...e Parts Ordering and Advice 2 General Machine Safety 3 Functions operations of the Separator 4 Getting the best from the Evolution Separator 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Machine 7 8 Mechanical Drives 9 Lubrication Points 9 Technical notes 10 Notes 11 ...

Page 4: ...uthorised personnel can work on or with this machine Any work needed to be carried out on electrical or mechanical parts must be carried out by qualified personnel and if in training under the supervision of suitably trained personnel Failure to follow any of these instructions can lead to risk of injury to you and other people as well as causing damage to the environment or the machine All advice...

Page 5: ...the machine please quote Machine type i e Evolution Separator 2 4 and Machine Serial No this can be found on an identification plate attached to the main frame Please do not remove change or render illegible for legal reasons the machine identification plate Symbols used for the purpose of important advice within this operating manual Text marked with this symbol refers to the possibility of accid...

Page 6: ...ore keep well clear until such parts have come to a complete standstill 8 Only carry out maintenance repair and cleaning work on the machine when the machine is electrically isolated 9 NEVER allow persons to stand on the machine whilst working 10 The designs and functions of intake and discharge mechanisms i e rotating shafts conveyors etc means they cannot be fully protected Therefore always keep...

Page 7: ...ll as left to right in order to increase decrease to gap between spiral and clod roller to achieve more less separation There is a scraper positioned under each clod roller to keep the roller free from soil etc sticking to it It is important that these scrapers are correctly adjusted with a minimum gap of 3 mm Direction of rotation is an important factor The unit is supplied with the option of run...

Page 8: ...height there is a turnbuckle adjuster or a linear ram located on the top edge of the main panel To adjust the height lengthen the turnbuckle to lower the clod rollers and shorten it to lift the rollers It is advisable to adjust the turnbuckle in small amounts to avoid jamming of the movement As the turnbuckle adjust both sides of the machine at once both left and right settings will remain equal A...

Page 9: ...n a higher position and much less when lowered When separating large particles such as clods of earth a higher position for the clod roller allows such debris to stall for a while which will allow the flutes of the spiral rollers to grind down the clod The gap adjustment is also critical and once set to a minimum will eliminate the loss of a small crop such as salad potatoes or baby carrots and dr...

Page 10: ...e with water or high pressure cleaners or other cleaning agents cover any openings for safety and operational reasons must be protected against ingress of water steam or cleaning agents Special care must be taken with hydraulic motors and any electrical components After cleaning remove any areas covered by tape or other materials used for guarding against water steam or cleaning agent ingress Alwa...

Page 11: ... prevent corrosion Smear grease on the discs and threads of all spindles as well as any adjusting tensioning screws Check moving parts hinges etc for ease of movement dismantle if necessary clean and check for signs of wear Replace with new parts as needed Lubricate all hinges pivots etc Grease bearings weekly Repair paint defects protect any bare metal with a rust inhibitor Make a list of spare p...

Page 12: ...event corrosion It is recommended that during the first few hours of operation the chains are checked for tension Chains which are too loose cause rapid and excessive wear on the roller links and sprocket wheels Chains which are too taut cause excessive wear on the chain the bearings and the shafts Lubrication points grease nipples Lubrication points are to be greased with multi purpose grease Exc...

Page 13: ...63 5mm or 73mm OD Motor gearbox Spiral drive 0 55KW 3ph 30 1 ratio 25mm hollow shaft Clod roller drive 0 75KW 3ph 15 1 ratio 25mm hollow shaft Electrics See attached documentation inside control panel if applicable Please note Technical data illustrations dimensions and weights may change as a result of technical developments and as such are not binding for the supply Page 10 ...

Page 14: ... Notes Please use this page to record any particulars that will assist in future spare parts orders and or servicing work Page 11 ...

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