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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR METALFAB POSIBINS

Description

The Metalfab Posibins are an assembly of a Bin Activator and a stationary bin. The

bins are either equipped with leg supports or knee brackets for mounting to the

customerÅfs steel work.

Installation

After the unit is removed from the skid and put in place, it should be leveled and

securely bolted using the holes provided in the leg brackets or knee brackets.

The vibrator should be wired (see the wiring diagram in the conduit box or the

manufacturers instruction sheet) using a flexible cord. Neoprene covered braided wire

is suggested. The vibrator can run either clockwise or counterclockwise.

All connections to the Bin Activator must be flexible. It is good practice to make

connections to the bin section also flexible.

After installing the Posibin and tightening all bolts, run the unit empty for approximately

ten minutes. Then recheck the suspension arm bolts, vibrator mounting bolts and

sleeve clamps for tightness.

Note: When tightening the clamps, be sure to support the far side tube

with vise grip pliers when turning nut. Failure to do so may

cause a twisting action on strapping which may lead to damage

of clamp.

Suspension arm bolts for the 3 foot diameter and larger units must be torqued to 540

foot pounds. Vibrator mounting bolts as follows:

3 / 8Åh BOLT...........................................35 FOOT POUNDS

1 / 2 BOLT.............................................125 FOOT POUNDS

5 / 8Åh BOLT.........................................160 FOOT POUNDS

3 / 4Åh BOLT.........................................310 FOOT POUNDS

1Åh BOLT...............................................540 FOOT POUNDS

Vibrator Installation

1. This unit imparts vibration to the Bin Activator. It must be securely bolted to the

unit (torque mounting bolts according to previous instructions). All bolts must be

retightened after the first ten minutes of operation and again during the second

day of operation. All nuts and bolts, especially vibrator mounting bolts, should

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR METALFAB POSIBINS Description The Metalfab Posibins are an assembly of a Bin Activator and a stationary bin. The bins are either equipped with leg supports or knee brackets for mounting to the customerÅfs steel work. Installation After the unit is removed from the skid and put in place, it should be leveled and securely bolted using the holes provided in the leg brackets or knee brackets.
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be retightened every three months or more frequently, depending on the amount of usage. 2. Because the Bin Activator, including the motor, vibrate, the electrical connections must be made with flexible lead. Braided Neoprene covered cable is recommended. WHEN INQUIRING ABOUT ANY POSIBIN, ALWAYS REFER TO THE SERIAL NUMBER STAMPED ON THE METALFAB NAMEPLATE. Operation VIBRATOR FORCE ADJUSTMENT: WARNING! Before any adjustments, vibrator should be electrically ÅeLOCKED OUTÅh. 1.
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6. Assemble the unit by reversing the procedure outline as above. Note: Bin Activator vibrator should be electronically interlocked with down stream feed devices, i.e., when screw, belt, rotary, etc. feeder stops _ vibrator should also stop. Full Load & Starting Currents See Vibrator Instruction Manual and Motor Nameplate Data. Secondary Baffle 1. The secondary baffle has been positioned by Metalfab engineering for your application requirement.
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WARNING: Because of the elastomeric seals required on vibrated equipment, the Bin Activator WILL NOT CONTAIN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. If a fire is in the Bin, THE AREA SHOULD BE EVACUATED AND AVOIDED! 3. Isolators The isolators should give years of use baring chemical attack or severe overloading. WHEN INQUIRING ABOUT ANY POSIBIN, ALWAYS REFER TO THE SERIAL NUMBER STAMPED ON THE METALFAB NAMEPLATE. Metalfab Service Metalfab, Inc. Prices Switch Road P.O.