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- Page 1 Flex-Flo Model 220, 300 & 350, 500, and HR Installation & Operation Owner's Manual Manual# PNEG-914 REVISED: 7/6/06...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Flex-Flo Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Introduction Flex-Flo Specifications (English / Metric) 10-12 Installation Boot Installation Slide Gate Installation Unloader Installation Restrictor Adjustment Straight-Through Tandem Installation Auger Tubing Installation Cementing Procedure Outlet Hole Cutting Chart Drop Kit Installation Kwik-Attach Drop Kit Installation Power Unit / Control Unit 19-21... -
Page 4: Safety
SAFETY FIRST General Safety Statements CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indi- The GSI Group Inc’s Principal concern is your safety cates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not and the safety of others associated with grain han- avoided, may result in property damage. - Page 5 The Flex-Flo System contains many moving and elec- ted. If in any doubt contact your dealer or The GSI trical parts, which would cause serious injury, even Group, Inc. for assistance.
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Page 9: Introduction
For information on the imposed loads on Figure 1: Poultry Application layout your building by your Flex-Flo system, please contact your dealer or the GSI Group Inc. In Swine applications, Flex-Flo Fill System conveys feed from Bulk Feed Tanks to each individual feeder (i.e. S.S. Hog Feeder, Installation Sequence Drop Feeder etc.) Directly as shown in Figure 2. -
Page 10: Flex-Flo Specifications (English / Metric)
F l e x - F l o Flex-Flo Systems Specifications Mode l 220 Mode l 300 Mode l 350 Mode l 500 Mode l HR 2.2" 3" 3.5" 5" 3.5" Auge r Tube Dia m e te r 55mm 75mm 90mm 125mm... - Page 11 Flex-Flo Table 1: (English) Tank centerline to building entrance distance “X” from given heigth “H” Model 220 with 10' Radius Elbows Model 500 with 6' Radius Elbow "X" for 30 boot (ft) "X" for straight boot (ft) "X" for 30 boot (ft) "X"...
- Page 12 Flex-Flo Table 1: (Metric) Tank centerline to building entrance distance “X” from given heigth “H” Model 220 with 10' Radius Elbows Model 500 with 6' Radius Elbow "X" for 30 boot (m) "X" for straight boot (m) "X" for 30 boot (m) "X"...
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Page 13: Boot Installation
Flex-Flo Unloader Installation Boot Installation Slide the boot as far as possible into the tank collar The Unloader opening. Align the boot with the Flex-Flo System Attach the unloader to the transfer plate. Use four that will be installed. Using the holes in the collar for (4) 5/16 inch 18UNC by 3/4 inch round head tap guides, drill 11/32 inch holes into the boot rim. -
Page 14: Restrictor Adjustment
Flex-Flo Restrictor Adjustment The restrictor may be adjusted to allow more feed flow. Do not modify the restrictor until the sys- tem is completely operational and the auger has been polished by running feed through the sys- tem. Restrictor as Manufactured, Installed in Unloader Instructions: 1. -
Page 15: Auger Tubing Installation
Flex-Flo Auger Tubing Auger Tubing Installation Figure 9: Seal Ring and Neoprene Seal Installtion The auger tubing is one of the most important parts of the Flex- Flo Fill System. Proper installation is very important. Dry fit ALL parts before cementing or clamping. Once the complete system is fitting properly, cement or clamp the entire system. -
Page 16: Cementing Procedure
Flex-Flo Outlet Holes Cementing Procedure Establish where the outlet drops are to be. Once this is done, Flex-Flo Systems have specially for- cut holes for the outlet drops. See Figure 11 below for hole size mulated PVC tubing. For strong tube recommendations. -
Page 17: Drop Kit Installation
Flex-Flo Drop Kit Installation Square Knot Drop Half 1. Wrap the rotary slide over the outlet Rope hole and around the auger tube. Position the slides with cutout facing in the same direction for all drops so that the slides will operate the same when the ropes are pulled. -
Page 18: Kwik-Attach Drop Kit Installation
Flex-Flo Kwik-Attach Drop Kit Installation PVC Tubing Slide Hose Clamp (2) Housing Figure 15: Drop Kit Installation 1. Snap the slide around the tube over the outlet hole. (Fig. 15) 2. Fasten the housing to the tube using two hose clamps. -
Page 19: Power Unit / Control Unit
Flex-Flo Power Unit and Control Unit Flex-Flo offers two different types of power units, CAUTION direct drive unit and belt drive power unit, along with the control unit. Installation instructions are provided with each power unit. Caution: The safety switch on the con- trol unit is provided as a backup swich in Horsepower requirements are based on length, type of case the hopper level or the drop tube... - Page 20 Flex-Flo 4. The control unit and power unit require hard wiring. The supply line wires into L1 & L2/N of the relay in the control unit. The motor leads wire into the M1 & M2 of the relay in the control unit. Auxiliary switch is wired into the male &...
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Page 21: Auger Installation
Flex-Flo 6. Mount the motor onto the motor mount base with four (4) bolts and washers. 7. Mount the belt pulleys. The two pul- leys must be positioned in line with each other to prevent from binding the belt. 8. Install the belt. 9. - Page 22 Flex-Flo For ease of trimming the auger, pull the au- 2. Feed the auger carefully into the Flex-Flo sys- ger out an additional 8” (20cm) past the mark tem through the unloader. Remove the anchor and clamp it at the unloader. This clamping from the unloader and remove the control unit releases tension at the mark and thus eases cut- cover plate.
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Page 23: Extension Hopper Installation
Flex-Flo Extension Hopper Installation 1. To ease the installation, mount the extension 4. Fasten the end of the auger to the anchor in hopper top section to the Flex-Flo tubing. the control unit driver assembly. If the auger Note: A) Slide the tube clamp on the hopper end is not in the appropriate orientation for tube anchor prior to attaching it to the tub- connection, the driver assembly may be ro-... -
Page 24: Operation Guidelines
Flex-Flo Operation Guidelines 6. Install the auger for the system that is connected from the tank(s) to the extension hopper. Install 1. Open the unloader slide completely for the deliv- as a standard system. The auger for the second ery system operation except on tandem system. part of the system should connect to the power/ 2. - Page 25 Flex-Flo mum restriction is reached. When increased feed flow is desired, the length of the restrictor tube should be decreased. 8. When a multi-story building is supplied by one auger solely, obtain total drop out at each outlet. A time clock MUST be utilized to ensure that all of the feeders are filled at the same time.
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Page 26: Feed Line Components
Flex-Flo Flex-Flo Feed Line Components Key Model 220 Model 300 Model 350 Model 500 Model HR Description BLK-10847 BLK-10847 BLK-10847 BLK-10847 BLK-10847 45 Hopper Extension Kit w/Collar BLK-10587 BLK-10587 BLK-10587 BLK-10587 BLK-10587 60 Hopper Extension Kit w/Collar BLK-10591 BLK-10591 BLK-10591 BLK-10591 BLK-10591 67 Hopper Extension Kit w/Collar FLX-2194 FLX-2194... -
Page 27: Model 220 Unloader & Anchor Assembly
Flex-Flo Model 220 Unloader & Anchor Assembly Part # Description FLX-3423 M220 S.O. Unloader (w/o Anch. & Brg. assy.) FLX-3424 M220 T.O. Unloader (w/o Anch. & Brg. assy.) FLX-2189 M220 Anchor & Bearing Assembly FLX-3422 Neoprene Seal FLX-2217 Model 220, 300, 350 Flex Seal Ring FLX-2159 Slidegate &... -
Page 28: Model 300, 350, & Hr Unloader & Anchor Ass
Flex-Flo Model 300, 350 & HR Unloader & Anchor Assembly Part # Description FLX-2228 M300 S.O, Unloader (w/o Anch. & Brg. assy.) FLX-2215 M300 T.O. Unloader (w/o Anch. & Brg. assy.) FLX-2227 Model 300 Anchor & Bearing Assembly FLX-2296 M350 S.O. Unloader (w/o Anch. & Brg. assy.) FLX-2295 M350 T.O. -
Page 29: Model 500 Unloader & Anchor Assembly
Flex-Flo Model 500 Unloader & Anchor Assembly Part # Description FLX-3425 M500 S.O. Unloader (w/o Anch. & Brg. assy.) FLX-2192 Model 500 Anchor & Bearing Assembly FLX-3422 Neoprene Seal FLX-2218 Model 500 Flex Seal Ring FLX-2159 Slidegate & Shield Assembly FLX-2155 Transfer Plate Assembly FLX-4239... -
Page 30: Direct Drive & Tube Anchor
Flex-Flo Direct Drive & Tube Anchor Part # Description FLX-2699 220 D.D. Driver & Tube Anchor FLX-2696 300 D.D. Driver & Tube Anchor FLX-2697 350 D.D. Driver & Tube Anchor FLX-2698 500 D.D. Driver & Tube Anchor FLX-4572 Model 300 Direct Drive Spindle FLX-4577 Model 350 Direct Drive Spindle FLX-2975... -
Page 31: Belt Drive & Anchor Tube
Flex-Flo Belt Drive & Anchor Tube Part # Description FLX-2695 220 B.D. Driver & Tube Anchor FLX-2692 300 B.D. Driver & Tube Anchor FLX-2693 350 B.D. Driver & Tube Anchor FLX-2694 500 B.D. Driver & Tube Anchor FLX-4578 Model 300 Belt Driver FLX-4579 Model 350 Belt Driver FLX-2975... -
Page 32: Control Unit
Flex-Flo Control Unit Part # Qty. Description 1-21 FLX-4496 220, 300, 350, Control Unit - 220V 1-21 FLX-4497 500 Control Unit - 220V 1-21 FLX-4520 220, 300, 350 Control Unit - 110V 1-21 FLX-4521 500 Control Unit - 110V 6-21 FLX-4512 Control Unit Electrical Box - 220V 6-21... -
Page 33: Belt Drive Power Unit
Flex-Flo Belt Drive Power Unit Part # Description FLX-4179 14" Belt Drive Power Unit (Less Motor) FLX-2986 Belt Guard Cover S-4307 .625 I.D. Locking Collar S-7149 5/16 - 1 3/4" Tap Bolt, Full Thread S-6242 2.7" A-Belt Single Groove Pulley BLK-11086 AX51 Gripnotch Belt S-6240... -
Page 34: Direct Drive Power Unit
Flex-Flo Direct Drive Power Unit Part # Description FLX-2349 1/3 H.P. 60Hz Auger Drive Motor FLX-2350 1/2 H.P. 60Hz Auger Drive Motor FLX-2351 3/4 H.P. 60Hz Auger Drive Motor FLX-2352 1 H.P. 60Hz Auger Drive Motor FLX-2473 1 1/2 H.P. 60Hz Auger Drive Motor FLX-4275 Pinion Gear, 1/2"... -
Page 35: Drop Kit / Kwik-Attach Drop Kit
Flex-Flo Drop Kit Part # Description FLX-2432 Model 220 Drop Kit (Nylon) FLX-2433 Model 300 Drop Kit (Nylon) FLX-2434 Model 350 Drop Kit (Nylon) FLX-2435 Model 500 Drop Kit (Nylon) S-280 10-16 x 5/8" Self Drill Screw FLX-2441 Green Indicator Ball FLX-200 Model 220 Drop Half FLX-300... -
Page 36: Unloader Switch
Flex-Flo Unloader Switch Part # Description FLX-4160 Unloader Switch w/o Cord Set FLX-4300 Proximity Unloader Switch w/Relay FLX-4530 Proximity Unloader Switch, 220V (w/o Relay) FLX-4531 Proximity Unloader Switch, 110V (w/o Relay) S-1396 10-32 x 1/2 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw FLX-2689 Electrical Box Lid FLX-2690... -
Page 37: Micro Drop Tube Switch, Proximity Switch
Flex-Flo Proximity Switch Micro Drop Tube Switch Micro Drop Tube Switch Pa rt No. De scription AP-0990 Micro Drop Tube Switch FLX-3489 Micro Switch Box Assembly w/Cord, 1/2" Connector and Micro Switch S-7466 Screw, #10-16 x 3/4" Hex head Washerhead Self Drilling FLX-3448 Drop Tube Switch Baffle Plate FLX-3451... -
Page 38: Wiring Diagram - 220V Control Unit
Flex-Flo Wiring Diagram for 110V Control Unit... -
Page 39: Wiring Diagram - 110V Control Unit
Flex-Flo Wiring Diagram for 110V Control Unit... -
Page 40: Wiring Diagram - 208-230V, 3 Phase Control Unit
Flex-Flo Wiring Diagram for 208-230V 3-Phase Control Unit... -
Page 41: Warranty
DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENT USE, MISUSE, ALTERATION OR ACCIDENT. THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS SOLELY TO ONLY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY GSI. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GSI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE DESIGN OR SPECIFICATION CHANGES AT ANY TIME. - Page 42 T H E G S I G R O U P The GSI Group, Inc. Phone: 217.226.4421 P.O. Box 20 Fax: 217.226.4420 1004 East Illinois Street e-mail: gsisales@grainsystems.com Assumption, Illinois 62510 internet: http://www.grainsystems.com...
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