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VM-3805B Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions ® VIBRATORY FEEDER MODEL HS-5 ERIEZ MAGNETICS HEADQUARTERS: 2200 ASBURY ROAD, P.O. BOX 10608, ERIE, PA 16514-0608 U.S.A. WORLD AUTHORITY IN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR MAGNETIC, VIBRATORY and METAL DETECTION APPLICATIONS...
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Introduction This manual details the proper steps for installing, operating and maintaining the Eriez HS-5 Vibratory Feeder. Careful attention to these requirements will assure the most efficient and dependable performance of this equipment. If there are any questions or comments about the manual, please call Eriez at 814/835-6000 for Vibra- tory Feeder assistance.
MOUNTING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS This Hi-Vi model should be mounted on a flat, stable NOTE: The Eriez Vibratory Feeder is designed to surface in one of the two following ways: be operated from an AC source. It cannot be oper- ated from a DC source.
Do not modify either standard or special trays as furnished by Eriez, or make at- tachments to these trays without first consulting us. Unauthorized modifications will void the warranty.
1 and 2. The unit can then be properly tuned to Eriez HS-5 units operate with a maximum tray stroke the desired displacement. between .110" and .120" (2.8 mm and 3.0 mm). If...
Attach the tray, making sure that all lockwashers CONDITIONS OF TRAY LOADING are in place and the fasteners tight. Units with Eriez-built trays are factory tuned for Energize the unit at the nameplate voltage normal displacement (approximately .110" to .120"...
Repairs (cont.) If the feeder still exhibits signs of spring malfunction In replacing the elastomer springs, lay the unit on after the tuning spring has been checked and its side so that the chamfered ends of the spring replaced, check the two cylindrical elastomer springs holes are up.
Repairs (cont.) Screw the adjustable plunger into the Intermeshing a fixed polarity permanent magnet backplate of the new electrical assembly. with an alternating polarity AC electromagnet Place the coil over the plunger and slide the eliminates the rectifier since you would have an assembly, with the power cord at the bottom, alternating attracting and repelling force as the into the feeder body (see Figure 7).
Feeder too small. Product difficult or impos- Replace coil or coil and E-Frame assembly. sible to handle. Impossible temperatures or at- Order from Eriez parts lists. Follow mainte- mospheres. Impossible dimensional require- nance instructions carefully. ments. Feeding requirements too precise or Control Failure excessive.
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Check and correct. eliminate striking, use more or thicker tuning 18. Corrosive or Abrasive Material springs. May require special tray. Consult Eriez. 10. Poor or Broken Weld on Tray 19. Product Variation Check and correct. If product density, moisture content or other 11.
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