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The atomizer chamber consists of a patented design which disperses treatment
evenly to each seed. A variable speed motor drives the atomizer head. As
treatment is being pumped into the atomizer chamber, it drops into the atomizer
head. The centrifugal force of the spinning head causes the treatment to be
sprayed out through a screen covering all 360 degrees. Meanwhile, seed drops
down out of the seed wheel, down on top of a distribution cone, and down through
the atomizer chamber. The distribution cone creates a curtain of seed which wraps
around the atomizer head, ensuring that every seed is applied with treatment.
The stainless steel rotating drum accepts treated seed through the opening on the
hopper end. As seed passes through the length of the drum it is tumbled,
producing accurate and uniform seed coating. The seed then exits the seed treater
out the discharge end of the machine.
The USC MX series seed treater is equipped with a 50-gallon mix tank with an
electric drive liquid agitator to keep chemicals mixed and in suspension. The
agitator should be running at all times when chemical is present. The tank is
equipped with a shut-off and drain valve located on the bottom. The tank sits atop
a scale which is used to measure out product.
The pump stand utilizes a variable speed peristaltic pump with 3 pump heads and
special neoprene pump tubing for chemical metering. The liquid being used only
comes into contact with the inside diameter of the tubing and not the pump. This
allows for easy cleanup and maintenance without disassembling the pump.
To open the pump heads, turn the levers to the left. Place pump tubing inside the
pump heads so it fits inside the notches and above the rollers. Turn lever back to
the right to close the pump head, clamping the hose inside the head. Wear or
fatiguing of the tubing within the pump head due to compression is normal. When
tubing becomes worn or chemical rates begin to slow down, open the pump head
and move the tubing to a different position. If the entire piece of tubing becomes
worn, simply replace with a new section. When not using the seed treater for
several days or when storing, open the pump head and remove the tubing to
prevent any extra compression. Worn tubing should be moved to a different
position every week to prevent additional wear.
MX2500
ATOMIZER CHAMBER
ROTATING DRUM
Never allow exposure of persons or clothing to the drive shaft,
idler wheels, or the drum during operation. Always have the
safety shields in place during operation.
PUMP STAND
USC,
LLC
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