
Model 1264 Powder Feeder
Operator’s Manual
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Issued: 04/16
Page 32
4.1
Powder Wheel Start/Stop Switch
Operator controls listed below are shown in Figure 4-1. Place POWDER
FEED switch in ON position to start powder feeding. Powder feed
indicator light illuminates when switch is in ON position. Place POWDER
FEED switch in OFF position to stop powder feeding. In Remote Mode,
POWDER FEED switch serves to enable the powder feeder but does not
start or stop powder feeding; remote control serves that purpose.
4.2
Powder Wheel Speed Selector Dial (RPM)
Turn POWDER WHEEL SPEED SELECTOR dial clockwise to increase
powder feed rate. Turn POWDER WHEEL SPEED SELECTOR dial
counterclockwise to reduce powder feed rate. If connected to a feedrate
control device or a control console with remote RPM control, refer to the
appropriate operator’s manual on how to set the feed rate.
4.3
Reset PM Hours Function
A. Preventive Maintenance Time Accumulator
Press Display mode selector button on left side of numeric LED display to
see Preventive Maintenance (PM) Time Accumulator value.
The PM time accumulator has the number of hours that the unit has been
in actual powder feeding operation since its last preventive maintenance
overhaul. The time recorded represents running hours only. Time spent
simply with power applied to the unit, but in a non-feeding (motor
stopped) condition, is NOT included in the count. Time on the unit is
measured in hours and tenths of hours, not hours and minutes.
Circuitry will continually monitor PM accumulation and will flash the
SERVICE LED when accumulation equals or exceeds 80 hours. This
feature reminds the user that the unit is due for a periodic overhaul of the
canister feed mechanism. This mechanism includes the wiper ring, felt
pad, o-rings, etc. Overhaul unit every 80 “feed on” hours. Overhaul unit
every 40 “feed on” hours if surface ring has been bound tight into its slot
(see Section 4-11 regarding Thorough Powder Feeder Cleaning).
After each overhaul, reset PM Time Accumulator to 000.0 as follows:
1. Turn the feeder power OFF by using the power switch on the bottom
of the feeder.