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10.1 LEVELLING THE TANK / CHASSIS
Before doing anything to the tank check that the chassis is level.
➔ If it isn't:
- Undertake the levelling following the procedures found in the installation manual (section: 'Locating') depending on the type of
unit installed
If there is still a problem after the chassis has been levelled follow the procedure for 'Adjusting the tank' that follows:
➔ If the chassis is level: (as per the advice in the installation manual)
- Follow the procedure for 'Adjusting the tank' that follows:
Adjusting the tank:
- Open the cover
- Remove the tanks front panels and the facia of the right hand arm
- Release the tank:
- Slacken (without removing) the 2 bolts on the ram connecting it to the adjustment arm
- Slacken the lock nut on the adjustment screw and undo it a few turns
- Slacken (without removing) the four screws holding the tank to its axis (at each end):
In the following order:
Ram + connecting arm screws
Lock nut +screw
Connecting arm
Vis de la bielle
screws
- Levelling the tank within the chassis:
- Tilt the tank into its lowered position and check the alignment within the chassis:
Rear alignment: Place a spirit level on the rear of the tank
F49572 (07-23)
10. ADJUSTMENT TANK / LID
- Tank lowered: the lower front screw
- Tank tilted: the 2 upper screws (front and rear) and the lower rear screw
Screw
➔ If it is not in alignment:
- Measure the gap between the tank and the chassis
- Tilt the tank, slacken the lock nuts (one each side) and adjust by tightening /slackening the tank stop screw.
(1 turn = 1.5 mm in height)
Continue with this procedure until the tank alignment is correct. Do not forget to retighten the lock nuts
afterwards.
➔ Once the tank in aligned:
- Move on to the following:
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Screws holding the tank to its axis
Screws
Vis
Between 0 and 1mm =
OK. If not adjust
VULCAN
A division of ITW Food Equipment Group LLC
P.O. Box 696
Louisville, KY 40201
3VE490072EM – 06/23
Screw
Lock nut and screw
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