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OPERATING MANUAL
Gilson Porta-Screen®
PS-3 & PS-4
Rev: 01/2019
PHONE: 800-444-1508
P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200
FAX: 800-255-5314
E-mail: customerservice@gilsonco.com
Product Web Page:
740-548-7298
www.globalgilson.com
740-548-5314

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL Gilson Porta-Screen® PS-3 & PS-4 Rev: 01/2019 PHONE: 800-444-1508 P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200 FAX: 800-255-5314 E-mail: customerservice@gilsonco.com Product Web Page: 740-548-7298 www.globalgilson.com 740-548-5314...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ALWAYS ensure the motor and other electrical components are properly configured for your intended use and available power source. The Gilson Porta-Screen comes with a 1/3hp motor wired for 115V/60Hz. It can also be ordered with ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Porta-Screen ® : PS-3 & PS-4 Table of Contents Page Safety Instructions ........2 Table of Contents.
  • Page 4: Unpacking & Set-Up

    Porta-Screen is in ® NOTE: Please read and understand all safety and op- acceptable condition. erating instructions for the Gilson Porta-Screen before ® putting it into service. Check the machine for shipping damage. If you find...
  • Page 5: Timer Set-Up & Operation

    The Porta-Screen will not clamp or operate properly ® unless fully loaded with trays. If your test requires fewer This unit is equipped with an easy-to-operate Gilson interval trays than the capacity of the Porta-Screen , you may ® count-down timer. The timer has a large 0.6in LED display insert the required trays in the upper slots with the pan and will operate in four different modes.
  • Page 6: Sample Capacity

    Minimum quantity of sample is usually established by the this purpose, such as the Gilson Model SS-8R Sieve Shaker. specifications of the test procedure. For example, ASTM C 136 "Specification for the Sieve or Screen Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates"...
  • Page 7: Belts

    Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Porta-Screen ® : PS-3 & PS-4 Bearing (#52) after every 80—100 hours of operation. The Timing Belt (#16) should fit tightly. a. Rotate Drive Shaft (#20) slightly by hand until the Access to Belts: grease fitting at the lower end of the Connecting Rod (#50) is accessible.
  • Page 8: Bearing Replacement

    Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Porta-Screen ® : PS-3 & PS-4 Connecting Rod & Drive Shaft Bearings: The Connect- (4) Tighten the idler bracket adjusting screw until the timing belt is tight, making certain that you do ing Rod (#50) can be replaced as an assembly, or you can not change the position of the shafts.
  • Page 9 Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Porta-Screen ® : PS-3 & PS-4 s. Continue or reassemble in reverse order. When replac- DO NOT PLUG IN THE PORTA-SCREEN UNTIL YOU ARE ® ing timing belt, refer to timing belt instructions and READY TO USE IT.
  • Page 10: Parts List

    Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Porta-Screen ® : PS-3 & PS-4 5.0 PARTS LIST 5.1 PS-3 & PS-4 Parts List Item No. Part No. Description No. Req’d OUTER CASE & FRAME PARTS RPPS-3KEY1 Top Frame Cross Bar RPPS-3KEY2 Top Frame Screw & Lock Washer...
  • Page 11: Replacement Trays, Wire Cloth & Parts

    Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Porta-Screen ® : PS-3 & PS-4 5.1 PS-3 & PS-4 Parts List (Continued) Item No. Part No. Description No. Req’d DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY PARTS RPPS-3KEY20 Drive Shaft with Eccentric & Roll Pin RPPS-3KEY47 Drive Shaft Bearing RPPS-3KEY42 Drive Shaft Bearing Mounting Screw &...
  • Page 12: Parts Diagram

    Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Porta-Screen ® : PS-3 & PS-4 6.0 PARTS DIAGRAM 6.1 PS-3 & PS-4 Parts Diagram PS-3 & PS-4 Parts Diagram Page 12...
  • Page 13: Accessories

    Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Porta-Screen ® : PS-3 & PS-4 7.0 ACCESSORIES Porta-Screen Tray cloth has metal shields Porta-Screen has Foot-Tab leveling. ® ® to eliminate partial openings. PSA-114 Porta Wheels may be attached for added mobil- ity. Ball-bearing wheel assemblies with rubber tires are pre drilled for quick attachment to frame of Porta-Screen ®...

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