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About this Manual Assumptions This manual is written for a qualified mechanic or electrician who must install or service the FR-20 or FR-30 feeder. All procedures in this manual should be performed by you or under your direction. This manual covers eight models. If you are unsure which model...
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System Operations Manual. Tools You Will Need The model FR-20 and FR-30 feeders are offered in both ANSI and metric versions. For maximum compatibility, ANSI units are classified as “soft ANSI” construction, meaning that metric threads and hardware are used throughout.
The FR-20 & FR-30 Centrifugal Feeders unscramble, feed and orient product. Simply put, it delivers aligned product. Except for obtainable rates and the size of product, the FR-20 and FR-30 function identically. Generally, the FR-30 is used to handle larger product or achieve higher output rates.
Install Safety Covers! Make sure the feeder remains safe to operate. Be sure all safety covers have all been installed before returning the feeder to normal operation. Safety covers on the FR-20 and FR-30 feeders include any covers installed by your direct supplier, as well as the exit area cover (which protects the operator from moving sprockets and belts.)
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FR-20 & FR-30 Feeder Installation/Maintenance DonÕ t Adjust Air Jet Flow Controls. It’s okay to adjust the main air regulator to its correct setting for your installation. However, air jets and their individual flow controls have all been carefully preset to work with your product;...
Installation & Startup Unpacking & Inspection Step 1Ñ I nspect & Unpack the Crate. Remove packing materials from sensors, tooling and moving parts. Make a visual check to be sure parts have not come loose during shipping. If you find any concealed damage, call the shipping carrier and your direct sup- plier immediately.
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FR-20 & FR-30 Feeder Installation/Maintenance If you are supplying your own prefeeder, you are responsible for: Providing and installing the feeder's bowl level switch so it can control the product flow of your prefeeder. Setting the timing delay for the feeder's bowl level switch.
Chapter 3 Installation & Startup How to Set Proper Bowl Speed Ask your direct supplier for the actual linear feet per minute at which the bowl should rotate. For reliability, set the bowl to match that speed. To set bowl speed, you will need a hand-held tachometer (analog or digital) with a surface speed wheel indicator (see Figure 5-1).
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FR-20 & FR-30 Feeder Installation/Maintenance Running Product For The First Time Step 1Ñ V erify Changeover Setup. If your feeder is tooled to run multiple product, ensure the feeder is set up for the product you want to run. Inspect the exit of the feeder. If Step 2Ñ...
Chapter 3 Installation & Startup FR-20/30 DC ANSI-Suggested Wiring Diagram * Replaceable Spare: π See Pages 37-40. Plug-In Horsepower Resistor (R21) Rotation: Brown White Field ∏ Armature Black Line Input Green ∂ Shunt Wound INH2 DC Motor INH1 ∑ DC Motor...
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FR-20 & FR-30 Feeder Installation/Maintenance FR-20/30 AC Metric - Suggested Wiring Diagram FRAME LOW VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE 220V - 50 HZ 380V - 50 HZ SCHALT. SCHALT. SINGLE SPEED Specifications Model Inventory Number: FR20XXXASM FR30XXXASM Drive Motor: Drive Motor: Motors .18 hp Motor, 220/380...
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Chapter 3 Installation & Startup FR-20/30 AC ANSI - Suggested Wiring Diagram Note: Reverse rotation by interchanging any two line leads: " " " " " " & & & & & & & Specifications Model Inventory Number: FR20XXXASA FR30XXXASA...
Lubrication Bearings On all FR-20 and FR-30 models, grease nipples for lubrication are located on the outside of the upper and lower spindle bearings. Use any lithium grease conforming to NLGI Grade 2 consistency; the grease should be free of dust, particles and abrasives.
Repair & Troubleshooting Adjusting Bowl Runout Bowl runout needs to be set if the bowl is removed. Adjust runout with power off and drive chain disengaged. For runout specifica- tions, see Chapter 1. Disconnect power and air. Remove the Step 1Ñ G ain Access. cover from the exit area of the feeder.
For best results, use identical replacement parts. Replacement parts by serial number are listed for the metric FR-20 in Chapter 6, Spare Parts. Retrofitting a torque limiter onto a unit that has none is not required.
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Chapter 5 Repair & Troubleshooting Torque Limiter, Adjusting Nut Assembled Lockwasher To lock the adjusting nut in place, one lockwasher tab up is bent up (not shown) Disk Spring against the adjusting nut. Avoid completely flattening the disk Pressure Plate spring, or the friction facings may tear away if there is a parts jam.
Adjusting Backup Ring Clearance A number of design improvements were made to all models (cold rolled and stainless steel, ANSI and metric) of the FR-20 and FR-30 that affect the backup ring clearance adjustment of the units listed below.
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OLDER STYLE If it becomes necessary to adjust the backup ring clearance of an Backup Ring Clearance FR-20 or FR-30 feeder that contains an older style tooling frame, Adjustment Procedure you must change the backup ring clearance by raising or lowering the entire bowl and spindle shaft assembly.
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To change the clearance between the backup ring and top rim of the bowl on Figure 5-4. older style FR-20 and FR-30 feeders, loosen the threaded clamp collar on the OLDER STYLE lower spindle bearing. Next, turn the threaded spindle shaft while holding the lower spindle bearing's threaded clamp collar stationary.
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If it becomes necessary to adjust the backup ring clearance of an Backup Ring Clearance FR-20 or FR-30 feeder which contains a current style tooling frame you can change the backup ring clearance by raising the square tooling frame at the four adjustment points around the top of the feeder.
Mounting hardware is provided with the replacement bowl. Note machining Outer allowed) that unlike the FR-30, all versions of the FR-20 are supplied with a Edge solid case urethane bowl that can be machined if needed. Do not machine the FR-30 standard injection foam urethane bowl,...
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FR-20 & FR-30 Feeder Installation/Maintenance Is the feeder’s bowl speed set incorrectly? Is there a changeover procedure you have overlooked? Is the feeder’s main air regulator set incorrectly? Step 2Ñ I nspect Your Product. After checking the feeder, check to...
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. r e . t c o l f , f f . r o . t r . t r . t r . r e . c s i t r Figure 5-7. FR-20 & FR-30 Feeder Troubleshooting...
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' . i t c . t l . t l t Õ l l o b i l l l o s ' . i t c Figure 5-8. FR-20 & FR-30 Feeder Troubleshooting, Continued...
Spare Parts Notice to Shibuya Hoppmann Customers: To ensure receiving the right spare part, consult your system operations manual. Refer to the feeder's model and serial number, which was recorded, on the front of this manual when ordering replacement or service parts for your prefeeder. This information is necessary when ordering replacement parts or service.
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FR-20 & FR-30 Feeder Installation/Maintenance FR-20 Critical Replacement Parts - ANSI (DC & AC Motors) t i r e l l FR-20 Recommended Replacement Parts - ANSI (DC & AC Motors) n i l " 5 o l l —...
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Chapter 6 Spare Parts FR-30 Critical Replacement Parts - ANSI (DC & AC Motors) t i r e l l FR-30 Recommended Replacement Parts - ANSI (DC & AC Motors) n i l " 5 o l l — a l i —...
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FR-20 & FR-30 Feeder Installation/Maintenance FR-20 & 30 Critical Replacement Parts - Metric (AC Motors) t i r FR-20 & 30 Recommended Replacement Parts - Metric (AC Motors) n i l " 5 o l l — a l i —...
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