Alltech KEENAN MechFiber380, Руководство оператора

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KEENAN
MechFiber380 Operator’s Manual
Revision D02 09
th
Sept 2020
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4.3 Feeding out
During mixing, the mixing chamber is separated from the feed-out chamber by a variable
feed control (VFC) door, thus ensuring complete mixing. The feed-out chamber contains an
auger, which runs the entire length of the machine.
When chopping/mixing is complete, the feed-out tray should be set to the required position
and the VFC-door dropped, allowing the material to be swept up by the paddles and pushed
onto the auger (see Figure 2). At first, the VFC-door should only be partially opened (not
more than halfway). When feed is seen discharging, allow 15
–20 seconds to pass before
fully opening the VFC-door. Door position and ground speed should be set and used to allow
for an even feed-out rate.
CAUTION:
The VFC-door should only be opened or closed when the PTO is engaged (with
paddles turning) when material is in the machine.
4.4 Maintenance
Figure 1: KEENAN MechFiber380
A properly operated and maintained KEENAN diet feeder promises to operate trouble-free
for years.
Regular maintenance of the machine is essential both for long machine life
and also to meet the warranty requirements . Refer to instructions in the maintenance
section of this manual. Weekly cleaning of the machine is recommended to prevent
corrosion to the mixer body from old feed.
The level of cleaning required will depend on
the material being mixed, but any material that sits or lodges on the machine may
adversely affect both the operation of the machine and the quality of the mix, if it
subsequently falls into the feeder during mixing. It is therefore essential to routinely
clean and wash down the feeder.
Feed-out door
Auger
chamber
Fiberglass doors
Hydraulic hose
holder arm
Feed-out tray
Chassis
VFC-door Load cell
Rear
rotor
bearing
Mixing chamber
Drive system
oil reservoir