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SURGE AND WEIGH HOPPERS

2320 124th Road Sabetha, KS 66534

Phone:(785) 431

7900

www.uscllc.com

Document:

1013

Revision:

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Effective Date:

2021

Summary of Contents for K-VALVE

Page 1: ...SURGE AND WEIGH HOPPERS 2320 124th Road Sabetha KS 66534 Phone 785 431 7900 www uscllc com Document TD 09 06 1013 Revision E OPERATOR S MANUAL Effective Date 01 2021 ...

Page 2: ...umidity viscosity of chemical products and changes in seed size or variety may all effect the accuracy of application and seed coverage Periodically check the equipment calibration while treating and make adjustments as required This will insure the optimum seed coverage Serial Number RECEIVING YOUR EQUIPMENT As soon as the equipment is received it should be carefully inspected to make certain tha...

Page 3: ...ith K Valve 11 Weigh Hopper 12 Section C Mechanical Operation 19 Surge Hopper Overview 19 Surge Hopper with K Valve Overview 20 Weigh Hopper Overview 21 Section D Electrical Operation 22 Changing Vibrator Output settings 22 Section E Troubleshooting 23 Section F Maintenance 24 Section G Storage 27 Section H Limited Warranty 28 Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ...have been standardized for U S manufacturers and published by the American National Standards Institute ANSI The European Community E C has adopted a different format based on the International Standards Organization I S O and applicable machinery directives Both formats are presented below Graphic symbols are not standardized but most manufacturers will use some variation of the ones seen in this...

Page 5: ... Hazard Symbol This symbol indicates that an electrocution hazard exists Serious injury or death could result from contacting high voltage International Electrocution Hazard This symbol indicates that an electrocution hazard exists Serious injury or death could result from contacting high voltage Mandatory Read Manual Action Symbol I S O format This symbol instructs personnel to read the Operators...

Page 6: ...establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices and to otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energizing start up or release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees HAZARD REVIEW Electrocution Hazard Electrocution accidents are most likely to occur during maintenance of the ele...

Page 7: ...ating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to operate the machine and at least annually thereafter per OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation 1928 57 The most important safety device on this equipment is a SAFE operator It is the operator s responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow them All ...

Page 8: ...with all personnel who will be operating or maintaining the equipment OPERATING SAFETY 1 Read and understand the operator s manual and all safety labels before using 2 Disconnect and disable electrical supply completely and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing or unplugging 3 Clear the area of bystanders especially children before starting 4 Be familiar with the m...

Page 9: ...ng repairing or unplugging 3 Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand 4 Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from all moving and or rotating parts 5 Clear the area of bystanders especially children when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or making any adjustments 6 Before res...

Page 10: ...SURGE HOPPER SET UP The following steps outline the initial set up of your USC seed hopper 1 Clear the area of bystanders especially small children before moving 2 Be sure there is enough clearance from overhead obstructions and power lines or other equipment to move the machine into its working position 3 Using a forklift place the seed hopper in the desired position on a level surface USC highly...

Page 11: ...K valve to the flange on the bottom of the air gate shipped on the hopper Use 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 grade 8 bolts with flange nuts 4 Adjust the output side of the K valve such that it faces out the side desired by loosening and re tightening the clamp ring 5 Attach the flange on the discharge chute to the flange on the K valve Use 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 grade 8 bolts and flange nuts 6 Attach two support cables f...

Page 12: ...ty Length Width 1 06 01 0189 A BOLT FLG 375 16 X 1 250 ZP GR5 06 01 0189 13103 FASTENAL 4 2 06 03 0014 A NUT LOCK FLG 375 16 ZP GR5 06 03 0014 1137341 FASTENAL 4 3 103794 A AIR CNTRL ARM MNT 80U VIB 11 03 0004 SHEET 12GA CS 1 4 103795 A AIR CNTRL ARM MNT 80U VIB 11 03 0008 PLATE 3 16 CS 1 10 124 5 000 5 103796 A SPACER 11 03 0010 plate 25 cs 1 4 Supply air to port A at approximately 80 120 psi A d...

Page 13: ... 4 LG 4 3 06 03 0004 A NUT NYL LOCK 500 13 ZP GR5 1 4 06 03 0014 A NUT LOCK FLG 375 16 ZP GR5 4 5 06 05 0005 A WSHR FLAT 500 ZP 2 6 06 09 0070 A PIN SPGLD QCK REL RING GRIP 0 5DIA 1 7 102AC8 A AIR CNTRL MNT 80U VIB 1 8 103795 A AIR CNTRL ARM MNT 80U VIB 1 9 103796 A SPACER 1 10 103AAA A AIR CNTRL ARM MNT 80U VIB 1 AIR GATE AND K VALVE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION ON TALL HOPPERS ...

Page 14: ... 10 24 ZP NYLON INSERT 4 6 06 06 0009 SCRW MACH 10 24 X 750 ZP PHLP RND 4 7 06 06 0012 SCRW MACH 8 32 X 750 PHLP RDHD ZP 4 8 102AC8 AIR CNTRL MNT 80U VIB 1 9 N A SWITCH BOX FOR VIBRATOR 1 8 9 6 7 3 2 Item Part Title Qty 1 02 02 0050 FLTR EXHAUST BRZ 250 NPT ML 4 2 02 02 0064 3 WAY AIR VALVE 1 4NPT BIMBA 2 3 02 16 0044 FTTG PUSH 90 DEG 250OD X 250 NPT 6 4 06 02 0034 NUT 8 32 K LOCK ZP 4 5 06 02 004...

Page 15: ... C on the valve to point C on the air gate cylinder 4 If hopper utilizes a K Valve repeat step 3 to connect air lines from valve to K Valve cylinder 5 Supply air to port A at approximately 80 120 psi a dryer is recommended in line 6 If the hopper is supplied with a vibrator mount the switch to the controller bracket 7 Have a licensed electrician run 120v to the switch A B A C B C C B ...

Page 16: ...13 X 2 1 2 grade 5 bolts with a lock washer and nut Drawing A 4 Note arrow on load cell must point down as shown in Drawing A 3 Drawing A 1 Drawing A 2 Item Part Rev Title Qty 1 03 19 0107 A LDCL 5000LB X4 KIT 1 2 05 03 1954 A WDMT LDCL SUPP RL 4 3 05 08 0865 A SHIM KIT WEIGH HOPPER LDCL RL 1 4 06 01 0027 A BOLT 500 13 X 2 00 ZP GR5 16 5 06 01 0028 A BOLT 500 13 X 2 50 ZP GR5 16 6 06 01 0179 A BOL...

Page 17: ...URGE HOPPERS DRW W 6 Attach the assembled load cells to the bottom of the scale frame B2 using 1 2 13 X 2 0 grade 5 bolts with a lock washer and nut Drawing A 4 Orient load cells as shown in drawing A 5 DRAWING A 5 LOAD CELL ...

Page 18: ...ngs if one was ordered using 3 8 X 1 1 4 grade 5 bolts and flange nuts B5 11 Inspect seed hopper thoroughly for screws bolts fittings etc which may have come loose in shipping 12 Using a fork lift and the forklift pockets on the weigh hopper raise it and CAREFULLY set it on the legs and bolt together with 5 8 X 11 X 2 0 grade 5 bolts with a washer under the head of the bolt and washer lock washer ...

Page 19: ...Page 19 WEIGH HOPPERS SURGE HOPPERS Mechanical Operation Section C FLOOR MOUNTED SURGE HOPPER OVERVIEW 80 Unit Hopper Manual Slide Gate Adjustable Legs ...

Page 20: ...H K VALVE AND TALL HOPPERS OVERVIEW 80 Unit Hopper Manual Slide Gate Pneumatic 3 Way Valves 4 X 4 Scale Mounting Base Vibrator ON OFF Switch Hopper Vibrator Pneumatic Slide Gate Diverter K Valve 4 X 4 Scale Vibrating Hopper Base Diverter Discharge Chute ...

Page 21: ... HOPPER OVERVIEW Extension Ring 1 Required Air Gate Legs Load Cells Weigh Hopper Head Seed Ladder NOTICE Never attempt to move the weigh hopper while the load cells are in contact with the floor and do not drop This will damage the load cells ...

Page 22: ...peration Section D HIGH VOLTAGE Always disconnect the power source before working on or near the control panel or lead wires HIGH VOLTAGE Use insulated tools when making adjustments while the controls are under power CHANGING VIBRATOR OUTPUT SETTINGS ...

Page 23: ... it Air gate is opening when it should be closing and vice versa 1 Air lines to the air gate are reversed 1 Switch the hoses to the front and the back of the air cylinder Diverter is leaking seed through bypass side while in TREAT mode of operation 1 Insufficient air pressure to actuate the diverter K Valve 2 An obstruction in the diverter is stopping correct placement of the diverter plate 1 Ensu...

Page 24: ...VIBRATOR GREASE Use Lubrizol M21 general purpose grease or equivalent Sodium Calcium based NLGI grade 2 grease Minimum temperature range 0 225 degrees Fahrenheit Minimum viscosity 70 80 SUS at 212 degrees Fahrenheit Apply 2 2 3 0 grams two pumps with standard manual grease gun Do not over grease INTERMITTENT DUTY Every 400 500 hours CONTINUOUS DUTY Every 2 weeks DIVERTER K VALVE BEARING GREASE Use...

Page 25: ...amage Check for binding on scale components Check wiring from scale to scale head for any damage or kinks Have scale professionally re calibrated as necessary HOPPER Inspect all welds and structural components for bends cracks and damage Clean out any build up of debris DIVERTER Inspect all welds and structural components for bends cracks and damage Test diverter K Valve for proper actuation with ...

Page 26: ...ve all dirt mud debris or residue 4 Lubricate all grease fittings Make sure that all grease cavities have been filled with grease to remove any water residue from the washing This also protects the bearing seals 5 Lubricate the hopper vibrator as defined in the Maintenance Section 6 Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting 7 Store the machine inside a protective building to keep i...

Page 27: ...Page 27 WEIGH HOPPERS SURGE HOPPERS NOTES ...

Page 28: ...r made products or components This warranty also does not apply to Products upon which repairs and or modifications have been affected or attempted by persons other than pursuant to written authorization by Manufacturer This includes any welding on equipment which could damage electrical components Manufacturer does not warrant against casualties or damages resulting from misuse and or abuse of Pr...

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