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SAS 1SF - Twin Screw Feeder Assy & Control - APRIL 2020
START UP
TWIN SCREW FEEDER
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Check that during the transport any damage to the structure or internal parts of
the equipment has not occurred.
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Check that the power supplied is compliant to the machine one.
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Check the presence and integrity of the danger and warning signs.
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Check if water or external substances have entered the screw conveyor. If so
take away the cover, clean the equipment and reassemble.
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Strictly avoid every flexion of the screw feeder, controlling the perfect alignment
between inlet and outlet ports, or the endless screw can be damaged.
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Check the rotation direction of the screw. If it is not correct invert the connection
on the engine.
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Check the right level of the oil in the motor gear.
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Check that the warning signs on the machine is in good conditions.
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Check the correct machine fastening and its stability.
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Check the correct functioning of the auxiliary equipment.
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Check the integrity and correct functioning of all guards and protective devices.
The transport or the installation might damage or misadjust them.
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Check the working temperature of the different components: they do not have to
overheat.
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The first start up test must be done with the empty screw conveyor for about
thirty minutes, if any noise, vibrations or other things that may suggest a bad
functioning don’t occur then the loading with other material can be done.
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After the first 12 hours of the working cycle check the tightness of the bolts.
It is absolutely forbidden to work inside the feeder while it is functioning.
It is absolutely forbidden to open the inlet and outlet ports and the covers with the
electrical power On.
WARNING
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It is absolutely forbidden to take off the safety guards during the
equipment functioning.
Remove the safety guards only after switching off the power supply.
This operation is allowed only to technical qualified personnel.
WARNING:
it is compulsory to isolate any energy supply of the line anytime the
maintenance and adjusting operations are performed.
Before starting the equipment, by turning the main switch on the ON position, it is
necessary to:
Nobody is nearby the equipment.
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The safety devices are present and functioning.
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The safety guards are completely closed.
