Restrictor Adjustment - Chore-Time FLEX-AUGER 108 Installation And Operator's Manual

Installation

Restrictor Adjustment

NOTE: The Model 108 feed delivery capacities may be increased by
reducing the length of the Restrictor.
DO NOT ADJUST THE RESTRICTOR UNTIL THE SYSTEM HAS
BEEN IN OPERATION AND THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN IN.
Note:Feed delivery capacities are based on 40 lbs/ ft.3 (640 kg/m3)
feed density. Systems using lighter weight feeds may not be able to
achieve the maximum capacities listed.
Note:Always refer to the motor amperage nameplate when increasing the feed flow capacity. Exceeding the
nameplate amperage may result in nuisance motor overload tripping and/or damage to the system.
1..Loosen the tube clamp on the back of the Lower Boot to remove the Anchor and Bearing Assembly from the
boot.
Note: Use extreme caution when working with the auger under tension. Springing auger can cause
personal injury.
2.Pull enough of the auger out of the auger tube to allow the Restrictor Tube to be cut.
3.Use locking pliers to hold the auger outside the boot.
4.Use a hacksaw to cut 1" (25 mm) at a time off the end of the Restrictor Tube to increase feed flow. See
Figure 20.
5.CAREFULLY remove the locking pliers while holding on to the Anchor and Bearing Assembly and auger
securely.
6.CAREFULLY allow the auger to draw the Anchor and Bearing Assembly back into the Lower Boot. DO
NOT ALLOW THE BEARING TO BE SLAMMED BACK INTO THE BOOT.
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Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System
K e y D e s c r i p t i o n
1 R e s t r i c t o r T u b e
2 L o we r B o o t
3 Tu b e C l a m p
4 A n c h o r a n d B e a r i n g A s s ' y
5 C u t o f f a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 " ( 2 5 m m ) o f
t h e R e s t r ic t o r Tu b e t o in c r e a s e fe e d
f l o w . R e p e a t a s r e q u i r e d .
Figure 20.Anchor and Bearing Installation
(Note: Auger not shown for clarity).
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