Sterling 882.00722.00 manual Electrical Connections, Machine Mount

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Machine Mount

The GH Hopper must be machine mounted. There are a few items to review before placement and mounting of the rate monitor system begins.

First, verify the machine flange dimensions match the cast spool-mounting flange.

Verify that the machine throat is physically capable of supporting the rate monitoring system with a full load of material and vacuum loading equipment installed.

Note: While in operation, the GH system applies horizontal and vertical pressures to the mounting flange. If there is a question as to the mechanical stability of a mounting flange, contact the manufacturer’s engineering department.

Verify all clearances on the top and beside the processing machine. This is to insure that all motors, hoppers, control panels, etc. have adequate room for proper operation and servicing.

Refer to the assembly drawing with the unit for actual height and width dimensions.

Note: Allow at least 36” clearance around the GH System to provide adequate room for cleaning, servicing, etc.

Using proper lifting equipment, lift the rate monitor. Affix the rate monitor to the processing machine.

Note: Larger rate monitors may need to be braced as part of the installation.

Take care to insure proper orientation with adequate access to operator controls, mix chamber, and metering units.

Note: Never weld on the GH Hopper, support stand, machine or mezzanine without first removing the control panel and verifying that the hopper is properly grounded.

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The standard rate monitor system is designed to operate on 120/1/60 supply voltage. For exact current requirements, check the GH Hopper serial number tag, located on the right side of the PLC enclosure.

If a step down transformer was provided, it should never be used to power anything other than the rate monitor. Loading equipment, etc. must be powered by another power source. As well as possibly overloading the transformer, the additional equipment may induce power line noise that may affect the operation of the rate monitor

The transformer will be mounted and wired by the customer or your installer. If company or local codes require fusing or disconnects, these items must be supplied, wired, and mounted by the customer.

Note: Each GH System MUST be connected to a separate source of power. Do not connect other electrical equipment, especially self-contained hopper loaders, on the same line as the rate monitor.

Ensure that the power entrance location on the rate monitor panel remains unchanged. Make sure that the proper size wire and proper wire routing techniques are used when installing the

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