VIBCO 2000 Series Instruction Manual

VIBCO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING: Failure to read and follow these installation instructions and safety precautions could result in personal injury, equipment
damage, shortened service life or unsatisfactory equipment performance. All information in this document is vital to the proper installation
and operation of the equipment. It is important that all personnel who will be coming in contact with this product thoroughly read and
understand this manual.
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING
A VIBCO VIBRATOR!
PLATES, BRACKETS & CHANNEL IRONS
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drilled & taped studded
mounting plate mounting plate
CCF models
CORRECT FOOT PLATES
SERIES NUMBER PLATE THICKNESS
2000 & 4000 1/2" plate
5000 & 7000 5/8" to 3/4" plate
SOME TYPICAL MOUNTS
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Rectangular
Bin
Conical
Bin
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.vibco.com
ADDITIONAL DETAILS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.vibco.com
MOUNTING OF VIBRATOR
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Angle Iron Channel Iron
NOTE: Damage
to the bin and the
vibrator can occur if
not mounted securely.
PNEUMATIC HOOK-UP
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Solenoid Air
Valve Regulator
To Gate
To Control
Switch
DO NOT LUBRICATE!
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o Determine length of channel iron.
o Select thickness of foot plate & method of mounting.
o STITCH weld foot plate to channel iron.
o Determine vibrator placement on bin.
o STITCH weld channel iron to bin.
o Place vibrator on foot plate.
Check the foot plate for warping. Secure firmly.
o Install safety chain or wire.
o Connect pneumatics & check for leaks.
o FILL OUT WARRANTY CARD & MAIL IN!!!!
female wedge
bracket lug bracket
CCW models CCL models
NEVER PLACE
VIBRATOR DIRECTLY
ON SKIN OF BIN OR
HOPPER!
Two Vibrators On
A Single Bin
BOLTING
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Make sure the vibrator is
secured tightly. Retighten
after the first 10 -15 minutes
of operation & check them
periodically to maintain
proper tightness.
Remember
Check those
bolts!
ALL ACCESSORY ITEMS
AVAILABLE FROM VIBCO
Air Flow
Filter Valve
NO LUBRICATION
NECESSARY!
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKLIST
The warranty is void if vibrator is not properly installed. During
installation follow and check off the following steps and your vibrator
should provide you with years of trouble-free service.
YOU MUST STITCH WELD NEVER CONTINUOUSLY WELD.
FROM ENDS TO PREVENT CRACKING AS SHOWN BELOW.
for bin thickness < 3/16" for bin thickness > 3/16"
SUGGESTED CHANNEL LENGTH
SERIES NUMBER
2000 & 4000
5000 & 7000
INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN OR CABLE
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It is important to install a safety chain or wire to prevent the vibrator
from falling and causing injury if it comes loose from its mount.
Attach chain to stationary object, not to mounting plate or
ALL MOUNTING
HARDWARE
AVAILABLE FROM
VIBCO
GRADE 5 MAX
BOLT TORQUE
SIZE ft-lbs
1/4" 9
5/16" 18
3/8" 32
1/2" 78
5/8" 160
3/4" 260
1" 580
1-1/4" 1105
Direction of Flow
CC TURBINE
VIBRATORS
DON'T
FORGET TO
MAIL IN YOUR
WARRANTY
CARD!
for lug bracket
mount
CHANNEL IRON WIDTH CHANNEL IRON LENGTH
4" channel iron 6" to 8" on both sides of vibrator
6" channel iron 12" to 16" on both sides of vibrator
channel iron. Use the handle on the unit to attach
opposite end.
AIR HOSE SIZING
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The hose to the inlet port of the vibrator should have the
same or larger hose I.D. as the inlet I.D. (pipe size) of the
vibrator, so that the pressure loss from the compressor
to the vibrator is minimized.
TO DETERMINE CORRECT AIR HOSE SIZE**
CC TURBINE AIR HOSE MIN FR* THREAD
MODEL NUMBER DIAMETER
2000/4000 3/4"
5000/7000 3/4"- 1"
* F=filter R=regulator
** these specs for installation of single unit;
for multiple units, adjust to maintain CFM
BREAK IN UNIT
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Run unit for a short cycle of 5-10
minutes at maximum pressure
Bearing
(80-100 psi). Bearings require a
location
short "break-in" period to run at
optimum VPM (vibrations per
minute) as stated in catalog.
questions or concerns contact
available 24 hours a day 7 days a
www.vibco.com
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STOP WELDS 1"
for wedge
bracket mount
DIAMETER CFM
3/4" 40
1" 50
If you have any further
VIBCO right away. We are
week at 401-539-2392.
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