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FR-20 & FR-30 Feeder Installation/Maintenance
Running Product For The First Time
Step 1ÑVerify Changeover Setup.
If your feeder is tooled to run
multiple product, ensure the feeder is set up for the product you
want to run.
Step 2ÑInspect Product at Exit.
Inspect the exit of the feeder. If
product is exiting the feeder properly oriented, at the required rate
and without jamming, then installation is complete. Otherwise,
continue with Step 3.
At this point, do not adjust the flow controls
on any air jet.
Step 3ÑVerify Prefeeder Speed.
Normally this step is completed
by your direct supplier; however, if you are providing your own
prefeeder, you'll have to set the prefeeder's speed. To do this, turn
the prefeeder's speed control all the way down, then turn on the
feeder.
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Slowly, raise the prefeeder's speed control (you may need to
take several minutes) until enough product exits the feeder to keep
the line running at the required rate.
Stop raising the prefeeder speed when enough product is exiting the
feeder. If you don't stop raising the prefeeder speed, you will
overload the feeder and reduce its output.
General Tips
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After your feeder is set up and running, observe the flow of
product at each transition point. Later, if a problem occurs, observe
these transition points to help pinpoint the cause.
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Listen to the way the feeder sounds when it is running properly.
If it suddenly sounds different, investigate why.
