Introduction; Unpacking & Set-Up; Operating Instructions; Sieve Stack & Ez-Clamp Assembly - Gilson SS-12R Operating Manual

Gilson Company, Inc.

1.0 INTRODUCTION:

This manual applies to Serial Number SS-1812 and higher.
For older units, request manual for your serial number;
or convert to current design by ordering parts numbered
4P through 8P from this manual.
2.0 UNPACKING & SET-UP:
1. The SS-8R and SS-12R weigh approximately 135lb
and 162lb, respectively. Use appropriate equipment
and manpower to uncrate the sieve shaker. Wear
safety glasses and work gloves.
2. In most instances, the simplest method of uncrating
is to cut the carton away from the machine. Leave the
carton intact as far as possible so that it can be used
to return the machine if necessary.
3. Lift machine from skids and carton, using appropriate
equipment to lift the machine onto a substantial, solid
work surface.
4. Lay the sieve shaker on its side to install the leveling
legs. Turn the legs into the threaded holes in the bot-
tom corners of the outer case. Turn the legs all the
way in at this point. Set the sieve shaker upright. Level
the machine by adjusting the legs until the machine
is level and rigid.
Further leveling will likely be required once the sieve
shaker is fully assembled and ready for operation.
Re-level when you move the sieve shaker, when
the material in the sieves does not remain evenly
distributed, or when the machine becomes unstable
in operation.
5. Mount threaded clamp rods (#2R) by placing jam nut
ends into the tapped holes in the platform until threads
are flush with the platform bottom. Tighten jam nut to
platform to hold clamp rods.
6. Remove the round spacers from the knobs by slightly
pushing on push buttons and removing the spacers.
Holding both push buttons, install lid assembly by
placing the knobs upon the clamp rods. Once the lid
assembly is in desired location, release the push but-
tons and the assembly will remain in desired location.
7. Place the acorn nuts (#1) on the top of the clamp rods
(#2R) and tighten until secure.
8. Place the Sieve Shaker on a substantial, solid work
surface sufficient to provide support for this size ma-
chine.
9. Re-level prior to operating.

3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

Please read understand all safety and operating instruc-
tions for the Gilson Sieve Shaker before putting it into
service.
The Gilson Sieve Shaker efficiently separates most free-
flowing materials with particle sizes from No.4 to No.635
(4.75mm to 20µm). Performance on extended size ranges
can be determined by experimentation. The test speci-
men should be large enough to be representative, without
overloading any individual sieve. Overloading may result
in incomplete separation or damage to the sieve cloth.
Maximum loading for individual sieves No.4 and smaller
should be about 200g for 8in sieves and about 450g for
12in sieves. Sieves larger than No.4 should be limited to
about one particle of material for each available opening.
Gilson's innovative EZ-Clamp System quickly secures
sieve stacks of varying heights. This system with integral
sieve cover greatly enhances efficiency when testing
multiple samples or using more than one sieve stack.
NOTE: Before conducting a test, confirm that the
Sieve Shaker has been set-up and leveled properly
in accordance with paragraph 4 of the Unpacking
and Set-Up instructions. Readjust if necessary.
3.1 Sieve Stack & EZ-Clamp Assembly
1. Push the buttons on the knobs. The EZ-Clamp as-
sembly will slide freely up or down the clamping rods.
When the buttons are released, the assembly will
remain in that position.
2. Position the assembly slightly higher than the height
of the sieve stack.
3. Place the sieve stack on the platform. Push the but-
tons on the knobs and slide the EZ-Clamp assembly
down firmly against the top sieve.
4. Tighten both knobs to securely clamp the sieve stack
in place.
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