AG Cubicle Duo Operation Manual

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Cubicle Bedding Dispenser

Operation Manual

Garnett Farms Engineering Ltd

Hales Pasture Farm

London Road

Allostock, Nr Knutsford

Cheshire

WA16 9LT

England

Tel: 01565 722922

Fax: 01565723303

www.ag-products.co.uk

Issue 1 – 04/01/202

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Page 1 Cubicle Bedding Dispenser Operation Manual Garnett Farms Engineering Ltd Hales Pasture Farm London Road Allostock, Nr Knutsford Cheshire WA16 9LT England Tel: 01565 722922 Fax: 01565723303 www.ag-products.co.uk Issue 1 – 04/01/202...
Page 2 OPERATION MANUAL CONTENTS Section 1 INTRODUCTION Foreword Improvements and changes Service parts Machine identification Standard warranty policy Quality of translations Section 2 SAFETY PROCEDURES Accident prevention Safety signs Before starting machine When operating machine Maintenance and servicing Transportation Cleaning and storing Proper use (intended products) No liability for consequential damage Section 3...
Page 3 Section 4 PUTTING THE MACHINE TO WORK Charging the machine Isolating the machine electrics Circuit breaker Machine familiarization Setting the metering plate to suit your product needs Setting the conveyor speed to suit your product needs Setting the auger speed to suit your product needs Lowering and starting the brush Loading the machine 4.10...
Page 4: Service Parts
INTRODUCTION 1.1 FOREWORD This manual will assist the operator to set, operate and maintain the AG Duo dispenser to produce a safe and efficient operation of the machine. This manual should be read carefully before putting the machine to work.
Page 5: Standard Warranty Policy
Any fault should be reported to your local AG Products dealer or direct to Garnett Farms Engineering Ltd as soon as the fault is discovered. Continued use of the machine could cause further failures for which Garnett Farms Engineering Ltd cannot be held liable and may also have safety implications.
Page 6: Transfer Of Warranty
AG Products will give prior written consent and the new owner must complete an AG Products warranty registration form and return it to Garnett Farms Engineering Ltd within 30 days of purchase date for the remainder of the warranty to be valid.
Page 7 1.6 QUALITY OF TRANSLATIONS Where instructions for use are translated from the original language into others, expert translators or specialists shall be responsible for the translation including checking and proofreading, and: • Have basic competences in communication, particularly technical communication. •...
Page 8: Safety Procedures
AG Dispenser. Please ensure these instructions are made available and are understood by all other uses of the AG Dispenser. You are advised to refrain from any working methods which may be hazardous.
Page 9 Standard safety signs used Switch off electrics and remove isolator switch Keep a safe distance from the machine to avoid injury to body and eyes Don't reach into the hopper / gain access into the hopper due to the risk of rotating parts Risk of electric shock Read operators manual before operating the machine...
Page 10 Check there are no foreign objects interfering with the AG dispenser. Ensure that no person is working on, inside or in the local area of the AG dispenser, at any time during all stages of use.
Page 11 Ensure the AG dispenser is on the ground or if in an elevated position, that it is securely supported. Isolate the machine and remove the switch knob before performing any maintenance or service work.
Page 12 4 X M12 lifting eyes with the correct SWL will be required for overhead lifting. These are to be screwed into the top of the hopper once the blanking bolts have been removed (blanking bolts illustrated on the picture above). Please ensure any lifting slings or chains have adequate lifting capacity and have been tested before lifting.
Page 13: Proper Use
The AG dispenser is manufactured in accordance with recognised safety requirements. Nevertheless the use of the AG dispenser does not preclude the risk of injury to the user or third parties and or the risk of damage to the AG dispenser itself or to other materials or items of equipment.
Page 14: No Liability For Consequential Damage
SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION 3.1 DESCRIPTION The AG Duo is a fully electric machine consisting of a driven axle for ease movement, a bin which holds the bedding product, a brush for sweeping cubicles, an auger and agitator which move the product in the bin and a conveyor to dispense the product.
Page 15 SECTION 4 PUTTING THE MACHINE TO WORK 4.1 CHARGING THE MACHINE PRIOR TO USE. Please read the charger operators manual. It is important that the machine is only charged with the charger supplied with the machine, please read the enclosed operating instructions included in the charger box before use. When the machine is fully charged the screen on the Duo dash will read 100%, the machine is now ready to use.
Page 16: Circuit Breaker
4.2 ISOLATING THE MACHINE ELECTRICS The isolator switch is located on the right-hand side to the rear of the machine. Once turned off the red switch knob can be removed. 4.3 CIRCUIT BREAKER The circuit breaker is located behind the rear black cover and is housed inside the speed changing box.
Page 17 If for any reason the breaker trips out straight after resetting, please isolate the machine and contact your local dealer or AG Products. Circuit breaker in the closed ON position.
Page 18 Once the machine is fully charged and ready for use it is advised that all operations are checked and found to be in full working condition. 1.Ensure there are no bystanders around the AG Duo. 2. Check there are no foreign objects in the hopper.
Page 19 4.5 SETTING THE METERING PLATE TO SUIT YOUR BEDDING PRODUCT AND NEEDS Before using the machine with bedding products the metering plate must be adjusted to provide a suitable gap in order to obtain the desired bedding flow rate. The size of the gap will determine the rate of flow at which the bedding product flows onto the conveyor belt and will vary in size between all bedding products and your needs.
Page 20 4.6 SETTING THE CONVEYOR SPEED The speed control box is located behind the rear moulded black cover, it is recommended that this cover is left off until after you are happy with the speed and quantity of bedding being dispensed. The potentiometer for changing the conveyor speed has buttons to press which will alter the speed of the conveyor belt which in turn will increase or decrease the distance of the product being dispensed (max speed 9.9, min speed 0.1).
Page 21 4.8 STARTING AND LOWERING THE SWEEPING BRUSH Please ensure there is sufficient space to allow arm movement. Please ensure there are no bystanders present when turning on the brush. 1.Turn on the brush. 2. Lower the brush arm all the way down to its stop position. To get maximum efficiency from the sweeping brush it is advised that only the front of the brush does the sweeping.
Page 22: Loading The Machine
1. The speed at which the conveyor runs. 2. The amount of product falling onto the conveyor belt. The adjustment of all or some of the above factors will result in the AG Duo performing to its best ability with all bedding product types.
Page 23 6. Once any foreign objects have been removed turn on the machine and try dispensing product again. 7. If the AG Duo is still blocked stop the machine and phone your local dealer or Garnett Farms Engineering Ltd for further advice.
Page 24: Maintenance
The AG Duo is designed for the optimum performance with minimum requirement for maintenance. 5.1 GREASING POINTS The AG Duo has been built with sealed for life bearings for optimum performance and minimum maintenance. The AG Duo has only six grease points which require greasing approximately every 50 hours.
Page 26 5.2 CONVEYOR BELT TENSION / ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT Refer to section 2 for accident prevention. Always make sure the AG Duo is stopped on flat ground, the isolator is turned off and the switch knob is removed. For optimum performance it is necessary to run the conveyor belt centrally on the conveyor rollers.
Page 27 Once this has been done is advisable to turn the conveyor belt by hand to check the conveyor belt stays central. Be cautious not to overtighten the conveyor belt as this may cause premature wear on other moving parts. If I doubt phone your local dealer or AG Products for advice.
Page 28 5.3 AUGER CHAIN DRIVE TENSION ADJUSTMENT Refer to section 2 for accident prevention. Always make sure the AG Duo is stopped on flat ground, the isolator is turned off and the switch knob is removed. The auger drive motor is located behind the front black cover. Adjustment to the chain...
Page 29 5.4 AGITATOR CHAIN DRIVE TENSION ADJUSTMENT Refer to section 2.1 for accident prevention. Always make sure the AG Duo is stopped on flat ground, the isolator is turned off and the switch knob is removed. The agitator drive chain can be tensioned by slackening off the four mounting plate retaining bolts as illustrated.
Page 30 The sweeping brush head is easily removed, remove the three M10 nuts from the brush mounting bolts and the brush head should be easily removed. Only use genuine AG Parts when replacing the brush head as the motor and gearbox are configured to suit the brush dimensions.
Page 31: Storing The Machine
Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when carrying out all maintenance or service work. To ensure that the AG Duo gives years of trouble-free operation it is important that when the machine is not in use for a long period of time that it is cleaned and stored correctly.
Page 32: Troubleshooting
5.8 TROUBLE SHOOTING The problems, possible causes and remedies listed below are only a guide and guidance should be sought from your local dealer or AG Products if you are unsure at any point. Problem Possible cause Remedy Machine has no electrical...
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