Gilson Automatic Soil Processor Manual
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supplyfitting�Anadditionalquick-disconnectfittingissupplied
toconnectanairhoseoradditionalsoilprocessorunits�
5.3 Operations Check
When installation, leveling, and electric and pneumatic con-
nectionsarecomplete:
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Liftthelidfullytoitsupperrestingposition�
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TurnthepowerrockerswitchtotheONposition�
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Ensurethatthescreenisoscillatingbackandforthinthe
machine�
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Adjustthepressureregulatortobetween85and90psi:
o Pulltheadjustmentknobouttochangepressuresettings�
o Adjustthepressureupordown�
o Presstheknobbackintoset�
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TurnthepowerrockerswitchtotheOFFposition�
5.4 Setup
5.4.1 Sample Pan
TheHM-540issuppliedwitha40qt(38L)capacitygalvanized
ironsamplepantocollecttheprocessedsoil�Inuse,thepanis
positionedinthetopshelfposition,directlyunderthescreen�
For faster sample processing, order additional SC-3 Sample
PansfromGilson�
5.4.2 Lower Screen Inserts
The HM-540 is supplied with a removable lower screen with
4�75mm (No�4) openings� Replacement screens are available
withopeningsof4�75mm(No�4),9�5mm(3/8in),or19mm(3/4in)�
5.4.3 Air Blow Gun
Anairblowgun,mountedtoacoiledaircompressorhose,is
includedwiththeSoilProcessorandconnectsdirectlytothe
pneumaticfittingontheunit�Thisaccessoryisconvenientfor
quickcleaningoftheprocessortoavoidcross-contamination
betweensoilsamples�
YourGilsonAutomaticSoilProcessorisnowreadyforuse�
6.0 OPERATION
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Liftthelidassemblytoopenthemachine�
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Placeacleansamplepaninthetopshelfposition,directly
underthescreen�
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Placeasoilsampledirectlyonthelowerscreen�Maximum
samplecapacityisabout0�5ft
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(14L)ofsoil�Levelthema-
terialandremoveexposedrocksifpresent�Rocksgreatly
acceleratewearofthescreen�
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Close the lid and turn the power rocker switch ON� The
machine processes the soil and shuts off automatically
justbeforethelidgratingmakescontactwiththescreen�
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TurnthepowerrockerswitchOFFandliftthelid�
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Remove the sample pan of processed soil and clean the
screenasnecessary�
7.0 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
The soil processor comes standard with upper grating for
standardprocessingofdrysoils�
The soil processor is supplied with a 4�75mm (No�4) lower
screen insert� 9�5mm (3/8in) and 19�0mm (3/4in) screens are
alsoavailable�Seesection9�0formodelnumbers�
8.0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
8.1 Cleaning & Inspection
Athoroughcleaningandinspectionofallmovingpartsshould
beperformedontheSoilProcessorperiodically,dependingon
frequencyofuse�
8.2 PVC Wear Strips
Cleaning and inspection of the PVC wear strips should be
performedatleastannually:
• Disconnect electrical and compressed air supplies and
openlidassembly�
• Removethetwonutssecuringtherightendtubetothe
insideoftheframe�Liftofftherightendtube�
• Disconnect the air cylinder from the slide frame weld-
mentbyremovingtheclevispin�
• Lift the screen and sliding frame weldment out of the
frame�
• RemovethetwogreyPVCplasticwearstrips�Cleanthe
stripsandassesstheircondition�Theslidingframeweld-
ment should slide against these strips with low friction�
Replacethestripsifnecessary�
• Cleantheareawherethestripsaremountedandallex-
posedareas�
• Reversetheprocesstoreinstallallitems�
9.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Contact Gilson to order replacement parts and accessories
forthesoilprocessor�
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WCA-540No�4MeshReplacementScreen
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WCA-5413/8inMeshReplacementScreen
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WCA-5423/4inMeshReplacementScreen
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SC-3GalvanizedSamplePan
10.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Contact Gilson Technical Support for assistance with ap-
plications, operation, maintenance, or repair of the HM-540
AutomaticSoilProcessor�
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Telephone:
800-444-1508
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Email:
techsupport@gilsonco�com
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Web:
globalgilson�com
