3-7 Initial Start-up
Making Startup Checks
Before operating the conveying system, check these details:
1.All components in the system must be installed securely and prepared for operation. Refer to the instructions supplied with auxiliary equipment for specific checks.
2.Couplers, fittings, attachments, and flexible lines must be attached securely and be
3.Electrical and compressed air connections to the pump package, vacuum hoppers, and filter chambers must be complete, safe, and conform to code.
4.The pump package blower gearbox must be filled with oil as specified in the manufacturer’s instructions included in the customer information package.
Caution! Do not overfill the blower gearbox with oil; too much oil damages the blower.
5. If not done already, remove the plastic plug from the silencer air outlet.
WARNING! Keep hands away from the open air inlet to avoid injury!
6.Do not allow any loose parts, tools, or foreign materials in or near the unit and other system components.
7.Check for proper motor rotation, as indicated by an arrow on the pump package motor.
Note: To change motor rotation:
a.Disconnect power at the external disconnect.
b.Switch any two incoming power leads on the main power supply.
8.Make sure that filter chamber housings have no leaks; check stretcher clamps for tightness.
Adjusting Sight Glass Proximity Sensor Sensitivity
You can adjust the sensitivity of the material level proximity sensor in the sight glass. The factory setting usually is correct for most applications. The sensor is
When adjusting, fill the glass and verify that the sensor detects your material. The LED on the switch goes out when it detects material.
∙For increased sensitivity, turn the potentiometer clockwise.
∙For decreased sensitivity, turn the potentiometer counterclockwise.
∙Consult proximity switch instructions if necessary or call Service Department.
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