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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Vacuum Loaders GSL Series MODELS: >GSL-12 >GSL-19 Patent # 8,753,432 and 8,070,844 Remote pendant control Optional machine mount GSL-12 assembly GSL-19 GSL-UG 17 June 2019 ©2019 NOVATEC, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
- Page 2 Serial Number(s): Model Numbers: NOTES DISCLAIMER: NOVATEC, Inc., shall not be liable for errors in this instruction manual. Information can change without notice. Novatec makes no warranty of any kind concerning the information contained herein, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SPECIFICATIONS UNPACKING AND INSPECTION INSTALLATION 3.1 GSL 3.2 GSL MACHINE MOUNT MODELS OPERATION OVERVIEW ADJUSTING THE LOADER CONTROL 6.1 Loading Control System Terminology 6.2 Proportioning Valve Use INITIAL STARTUP ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR LOADER OPTIONS 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Warranty Periods:... -
Page 4: Specifications
All units are packaged securely at the factory. Please report any damage to your carrier promptly. 3.0 SPECIFICATIONS NOVATEC GSL Series vacuum loaders are completely automatic self-cleaning vacuum loaders designed to con- vey virgin pellets and regrind materials from storage con- tainers to drying hoppers or directly to process machines. -
Page 5: Installation
4.0 INSTALLATION 4.1 GSL Control Pendant Connect Fitting on (see page 6) Solenoid Valve to Compressed Air (Pilot for Blowback) Locate HINGE away from (Not visible) operator for easy cleaning Material Line Connection 115 VAC Power Cord GSL Mounting Plate (see page 6) Feed Tube Inserted into material... - Page 6 .3125” Dia. Typ. (4 places) Alternate Mounting Flange (7” x 7” with 3.5” opening) removes 1.5” from height • New or existing NOVATEC hoppers will allow • For mounting to non-NOVATEC hoppers, note mounting the GSL directly. Hoppers with large your model of GSL and prepare the hopper to be openings for 5”...
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Page 7: Gsl Machine Mount Models
4.2 GSL MACHINE MOUNT MODELS The upper part of the machine mount model still tilts for ease of access to clean/replace filters. Upper and lower parts of machine mount model are connected together with a plate that slides into place. A detent pin locks the plate in place. -
Page 8: Operation Overview
5.0 OPERATION OVERVIEW Vacuum motor should fill loader until 5 seconds before pellets stop moving through the convey hose and no more. Press button to turn on loader and adjust load time with + buttons. Rotate to change air inlet opening Air inlet Adjust conveying air with feed tube ring... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Loader Control
6.0 ADJUSTING THE LOADER CONTROL Control Box Motor Plug Connection Solenoid Valve (Air) Connection Power Connection Demand Switch Connection Pendant Cable Connector Remote Pendant * The “Power” button enables or disables loading. Power is only disconnected by unplugging the power cord. POWER* Press for On or Off Display shows “ON”... - Page 10 SELECT FUNCTION BUTTON ● Button selects functions for viewing and/or changing. ● Selected function lights up, below. ● Silences Alarm (does not reset alarm) STANDARD FUNCTIONS ● MOTOR ON: Seconds per load Default = 15s (suggested Max = 20s) Do not exceed 30s / Do not overfill Damage may result ●...
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Page 11: Loading Control System Terminology
6.1 Loading Control System Terminology “PURGE” TIME: Loading and Purging The vacuum time that a pocket or purge valve is closed to material flow, but vacuum air continues to flow thru the “FILL” TIME: conveying line to clean out the material conveying line is Although this term may not appear on all controls, it is referred to as PURGE time. -
Page 12: Initial Startup
7.0 INITIAL STARTUP Press the Power Button on the Control Pendant until ‘ON’ appears on the display to enable loading. IF a material demand exists, the loader will begin loading. NO LOAD ALARM FUNCTION The NO LOAD ALARM is enabled through the control pendant by entering a display value >0 when the No Load Alarm LED is illumi- nated (see photo). -
Page 13: Electrical Connections For Loader Options
8.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR LOADER OPTIONS Proportioning Valve -Purge Valve -Output to Auxiliary Alarm Device 1. Remove the loader control enclosure, and care- fully tip the enclosure out without straining wires connected to the control. 2. Locate the correct terminals for the device you are connecting, as shown in the diagrams that fol- low, and connect the wires carefully. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Most loader problems are a result of a dirty filter, air leaks or improper adjustments. These items should be checked before assuming equipment failure. Problem Investigate Motor will not run A, B, C, H, and L Inadequate or no vacuum D, E, F, G, J Inadequate or no material flow D, E, F, and G, I, K... -
Page 18: Warranty Periods
** Railcar Unloading Systems **5-Year Extended Warranty - When a MachineSense data plan is activated for products with **, Novatec automatically extends the warranty to 5 years. ® The data plan must be activated within 60 days after product shipment, and remain active through the warranty period to maintain extended warranty eligibility. - Page 19 Wear resistant options may be available to extend usable service life with abrasive ma- terials. Novatec reserves the right to limit the warranty if the customer installs replacement parts that do not meet the specifications of the original parts supplied by Novatec.
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