Operation; A) Operation (For Units With Electric Motors); Safety; Commissioning: Installation - Walinga AGRI-VAC 5614 Operator's Manual And Parts Book

4 OPERATION

4.1(a) OPERATION (FOR UNITS WITH ELECTRIC MOTORS)

4.1.1. Safety:

a. Disconnect all electrical power before servicing, adjusting, or lubricating equipment. Install lock-out if
necessary.
b. All electrical hook-ups should be in accordance to the National Electrical Code (NEC), and all
local regulations.
c. Ground all electrical equipment.
d. Only use the supplied or approved motor and starter.
e. Review the motor and starter manual.

4.1.2. Commissioning: Installation

a. The Agri-Vac may be supplied with an electric motor or a "dummy" motor.
i. A soft starter or Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) must be installed.
b. Power cable and wall plugs are to be supplied by the consumer.
c. Follow the installation instruction found in the motors' manual

4.1.3 Start-up:

a. Electric motor shaft rotate CLOCKWISE viewed from the driveshaft end of the motor.

4.1.4. Soft Start

A soft starter or VFD must be installed.
Ensure that the soft start has a ten second ramp up and a ten second ramp down time.
NOTE: Use of an Across-The-Line (ATL) or Star-Delta starter creates high mechanical stress and may
cause the blower's shaft to fail prematurely.

4.1.5. Storage:

Motors should be stored in a clean, dry, well ventilated location. When in storage, the motor
shaft should be turned several rotations every month, and the bearings lubricated every year.
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