Installation; Locating The Ram; Electrically Connect Hose To The Electrical Control Panel - Graco Therm-O-Flow 5 Instructions-Parts List Manual

Air-powered ram heated pail unloaders
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The installation procedure includes:
D locating and installing the ram
D electrically connecting hoses to the electrical con-
trol panel
D grounding the system
D connecting the electrical control panel to a power
source
D checking resistance
D setting controls on the electrical control panel
D starting up the system
D initially loading material

Locating the Ram

To locate the ram, follow one of the procedures below.
Refer to the Ram Mounting and Clearance Dimensions
drawings on page 78 for ram mounting and clearance
dimensions.
Bolting the Ram to the Floor
To install the ram in a permanent location:
1. Select a convenient location for the equipment.
Check that there is sufficient overhead clearance
for the pump and ram when the ram is in the fully
raised position. Make sure the air regulators for the
pump and ram are fully accessible.
2. Level the base of the ram, using metal shims.
3. Using the holes in the base as a guide, drill holes
for 1/2 in. (13 mm) anchors.
4. Bolt the ram to the floor anchors, which must be
long enough to prevent the unit from tipping. Refer
to the Dimensional Drawings starting on page 76.

Installation

Securing the Ram to a Mobile Platform
When performing the following procedure, use the
Mobile Platform Kit (918414) to secure the ram to a
mobile platform.
To install the ram on a mobile platform:
1. Brace the platform so it remains stationary while
you attach the ram to the platform.
2. Place the ram on the platform and line up the
holes in its base with the holes in the platform.
3. Secure the ram to the platform with the provided
nuts and bolts.
Electrically Connect Hoses to the
Electrical Control Panel
Assemble the hose and gun components as needed.
For information on connecting the hose and gun com-
ponents, follow the gun's instructions.
Electrically connect the hoses to the electrical control
panel. The connector is are located on the back of the
electrical control panel.
Connect the plug from hose 1 to the Hose 1/Gun 1
receptacle. Refer to page 64 for connecting the hose
to a 3-zone panel, or to page 65 for connecting the
hose to a 4-zone panel.
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