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OVERVIEW The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the basic information needed to operate and maintain the LPX manual seed treater. It does not hold USC, LLC liable for any accidents or injuries that may occur. OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES...
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If there is any damage or shortages, the purchaser must immediately notify your USC dealer. Ownership passes to purchaser when the unit leaves the USC, LLC. premises. The purchaser is responsible for unloading and mounting all components of the equipment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage. Provides additional information that the operator needs to be aware of to avoid a potentially hazardous situation. USC, Page 5...
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Mandatory Read Manual Action Symbol. This symbol instructs personnel to read the Operators Manual before servicing or operating the equipment. Notice is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information which is not hazard related. Page 6 USC,...
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Failure to properly disconnect, lockout, and tagout all energy sources of remotely controlled equipment creates a very hazardous situation and could cause injury or even death. PLEASE STAY CLEAR AND BE ALERT. USC, Page 7...
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LPX MANUAL SEED TREATER YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your USC, LLC Seed Treating System. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain, or work around the Seed Treating System be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
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Then disable power source before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging. 8. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be operating or maintaining the LPX Series Seed Treater. OPERATING SAFETY: 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before using.
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5. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or making any adjustments. 6. Before resuming work, install and secure all guards when maintenance work is completed. 7. Keep safety signs clean. Replace any sign that is damaged or not clearly visible. Page 10 USC,...
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Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of sign backing paper. Located on the USC equipment you will find safety labels. Always be sure to read and follow all directions on the labels.
SET-UP The following steps outline the initial set-up of your USC Seed Treating system: 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before moving. 2. Be sure there is enough clearance from overhead obstructions and power lines or other equipment to move the machine into its working position.
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11. Connect the included grey cords from the main control panel to the main treater panel. The receptacles are found on the bottom of each of the panels (below right). Plumbing to Atomizer Main Treater Panel Cord Connections USC, Page 13...
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(right), or the electrical schematic shipped with the piece of equipment. This will power the USC LPX seed treater and any attached conveyors. Flexible conduit is recommended for main power supply.
Gate Lever the seed down around the atomizer head. The atomizer can be easily accessed by Atomizing pulling down on the quick release handle Chamber and sliding the atomizer away from the treater body. (see page 35) USC, Page 17...
On the 6 and 8 foot drum options the LPX manual treater will also come standard with telescoping fork lift pockets. These pockets can be slid out from underneath Page 18 USC,...
LPX MANUAL SEED TREATER MIX TANK The USC LPX manual seed treater is equipped with a fully modular, manually controlled pump stand. This pump stand will include a 30 or 60 gallon chemical mix tank that is of either stainless steel or poly construction. This chemical mix tank will have electric drive agitation that is turned on or off at the pump stand control panel.
(below, right). If the tubing is unclamped from the pump head but left coupled in the manifold (below, left), the pump will suck air and cause flow rates to be very inconsistent. USC, Page 21...
Pumping liquid to Pumping liquid into Pumping liquid into the Seed Treatment atomizer. Used the top of the mix the top of the Return valve. when treating tank for calibration tube for seed. recirculation calibration purposes. purposes Page 22 USC,...
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Always dispose of chemical or diluted chemical according to your local, state, and federal regulations. Only you, the operator, can determine the length of time required to completely rinse all chemical residue from the tank and plumbing system. USC, Page 23...
Refer to the control panel and the electrical schematic for proper voltage and amperage of the machine. All green switches will illuminate when activated. The control panel is run from 110V power and controls the following functions: Page 24 USC,...
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The time delay prevents the conveyor from turning on and off too quickly. 3. Drum: This switch allows the operator to turn the drum on or off. The drum controls automatically have a soft-start feature incorporated into them. USC, Page 25...
“Auto”. 7. Atomizer Speed Adj.: This dial allows the operator to adjust the speed at which the atomizer is spinning. Bottom of Main Treater Panel Page 26 USC,...
Bottom of Main Control Panel Both of these ports will use the included grey cords to connect the main control panel to the bottom of the main treater panel. This will allow the two panels to communicate with each other. USC, Page 27...
PUMP STAND CONTROL PANEL Refer to the control panel power requirement tag and the electrical schematic for proper voltage and amperage of the machine. The control panel is run from 110V power and controls the following functions: Page 28 USC,...
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6. Liquid Adj. Dial: This dial allows the operator to adjust the speed of pump. The setting should be chosen in relation to the application rate for the treatment being applied to the seed. USC, Page 29...
1224 / 100 = 12.24 cwt/min (hundred weight per minute) Different seed sizes and different seed types will tend to flow at different rates. Be sure to check calibration when changing to a different seed size or seed type. Page 30 USC,...
8. Set the Liquid Adjustment dial. You can use the chart on page 34 to find a starting point. EXAMPLE: The ounces needed in one minute = 49 oz/min. Assume we are using a 6-600 Masterflex pump with one P/S pump head. An approximate starting point is 58.9 volts. Page 32 USC,...
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If the ounces needed per minute have not been met, re-adjust the pump speed up or down accordingly and repeat steps 9 & 10 until the liquid flow rate has been matched. Figure 1 Figure 2 Liquid at 0 oz. Liquid at 35 oz. after 1 minute USC, Page 33...
“Hand” before the seed comes into the treater. Once the supply hopper is full, the switch can be turned to “Auto”. 6. When all seed has passed through the atomizer, the pump will automatically shut off. Page 36 USC,...
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1 ounce = 29.58 milliliters 1 gallon = 3.79 liters 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds 1 unit = 50 lbs or 22.73 kg 1 bushel = approx. 60 lbs or 27.27 kg 1 cwt = 100 lbs or 45.45 kg USC, Page 37...
LPX MANUAL SEED TREATER Section Section Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Below is a table describing the most frequent problems and solutions with the USC LPX Manual Seed Treater. For further assistance, contact your local USC dealer. Problem Possible Cause Solution Inlet Conveyor will not turn on.
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Certain motors will not turn on. 1. Overload is tripped. Reset overload inside control panel 2. Incoming power is incorrect or has been disconnected. 2. Test incoming power. 3. Cord has been cut or is 3. Check cord to motor. disconnected. USC, Page 39...
Using the small screwdriver provided inside the control panel, you can adjust the proximity switch by turning the adjusting screw on the back of the proximity switch. Turn Clockwise to make the proximity switch more sensitive. Turn Counterclockwise to make the proximity switch less sensitive. Page 40 USC,...
Maintenance Maintenance Proper maintenance of the USC LPX Manual Seed Treater is critical for peak performance, reliability and accuracy of this system. The following is a guideline for the type of maintenance and servicing that should be performed on this unit. Your environment and uses may require additional maintenance and service beyond this list to assure a reliable and safe unit.
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Check for any play in the atomizer shaft. Make sure the atomizer spins smoothly. Ensure the adjustable chute is fitting Bearing Set Screw completely into the drum opening. Adjust if necessary. Page 42 USC,...
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Check and tighten wire connections. Check starters and overloads. Check timers and relays. Check the front of the panel; switches, voltmeter, potentiometer, etc. Inspect fuses and breakers. Check and set the proximity switches. USC, Page 43...
Storage Storage When storing the USC LPX Manual Seed Treater for long periods of time, the following procedure must be followed to reduce the chance of rust, corrosion and fatigue of the treater. You can also use these steps when storing the machine for the winter.
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6. Release pump head (right) and remove tubing to prevent any unnecessary wear. FINAL 1. Store the machine inside a protective building to keep it from being exposed to the weather. 2. Disconnect power to the machine. USC, Page 45...
Mechanical Drawings The following pages show the parts of the LPX Manual Seed Treater. Please have the part number ready when ordering parts. Item Page # Mechanical Drawings & Parts List ................47 Limited Warranty Information ..................89 Page 46 USC,...
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06-05-0002 WSHR FLAT .250 X .625OD SS 18-8 06-07-0006 CLMP HOSE .500 TO .906 X .313W ZP 06-09-0075 KNOB WING LATCH 06-09-0076 KNOB WING CAM 06-10-0001 SEAL RBBR BULBS CHAR .500 X .250 (38 Inches) 06-12-0011 3/16 X .450" LONG POP RIVET Page 80 USC,...
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04-03-0159 ASSY TANK 27GAL LOCK LID 05-03-1066 ASSY PUMPSTD FRAME BASE 05-03-1068 ASSY VOL FLMT PUMPSTD 13-04-0104 KIT LS HEAD X2 ASSY PUMPSTD 13-04-0106 KIT CAL TUBE ASSY PUMPSTD 13-04-0109 MAN PUMPSTD CNTRLS NO FLMT 13-10-0017 KIT FTTG CHEM TNK .5NPT PARKER USC, Page 81...
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.750-14 NPT PLUG BP 04-03-0158 ASSY SS 60GAL TANK PUMPSTD 05-03-1066 ASSY PUMPSTD FRAME BASE 05-03-1067 ASSY MASS FLMT PUMPSTD 13-04-0105 KIT LS HEAD X1 ASSY PUMPSTD 13-04-0106 KIT CAL TUBE ASSY PUMPSTD 13-04-0109 MAN PUMPSTD CNTRLS NO FLMT Page 82 USC,...
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LPX MANUAL SEED TREATER LPX Pump Stand - 30 Gallon Poly Tank USC, Page 83...
Buyer, and are not a part of the contract for sale or this limited warranty. 5. Return Policy: Approval is required prior to returning goods to USC, LLC. A restocking fee will apply.