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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of SW88 / SW118 SCREW CONVEYOR. This Operation Manual is intended to help you operate the machine correctly, perform routine maintenance and take a simple troubleshooting action as necessary, so you can always use the machine in good condition.
Table of Contents Important safeguards ................5 Transport, installation and connection ..........6 2.1. Supply ..........................6 2.2. Storage and conservation ....................6 2.3. Information on liability ......................6 2.4. Transportation ........................6 2.4.1. Machine weight ....................... 6 2.4.2. Transporting the machine mounted on pallet, with a forklift or forklift truck ...... 7 2.5.
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5.2.1. General machine functions .................... 16 Maintenance and care ................17...
Important safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the machine and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the machine, or the one described in the operating manual and adhere to them. Power Source Damage Requiring Service This machine should be operated only from the...
Transport, installation and connection 2.1. Supply Compare the entire scope of supply with the order and the shipping note. Check if shipment is complete Check if shipment is complete using the attached shipping not! Otherwise we refer to our general conditions for the supply of machines.
2.4.2. Transporting the machine mounted on pallet, with a forklift or forklift truck The driver must have a license to drive the forklift truck; Move the fork of the forklift or forklift truck between the longitudinal beams of the pallet. Once the pallet has been removed, introduce the fork of the forklift truck from the left or right side underneath the machine between the adjustment feet;...
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Connect the power supply correctly. There are 3 live wires and 1 neutral wire for 3 phase power supply. Check the condition of the machine before machine started. Auger screw spud Clamp Auger screw Feeding tube Driveshaft Feeding tube inlet Discharge Gearbox...
2.6. Changing the installation location Always disconnect the machine from all external energy supplies, even if displacing the machine slightly! Consult the manual to reconnect the machine at the other location, and commission it. 2.7. Dismantling 2.7.1. Requisite qualifications The machine may only be dismantled and disassembled by skilled personnel subject to compliance with local safety regulations.
Description of the machine 3.1. Main items in the standard machine Description Function Discharge Product discharge Feeding tube Hold the auger screw. Control box Setting machine functions, starting, stopping, etc. Casing supporter Supports the screw conveyor incline angle. Clean out Clean remaining products Half-open cover* Hygienic storage of product in hopper.
3.3. Machine specifications 3.3.1. Specification of the delivered machine The equipment and the structure of the machine and the description of the functions correspond to the order confirmation 3.3.2. Specification of the standard machine Model SW 88 SW 118 ≤ 1 cbm/hr Conveying capacity 3 - 5 cbm/hr Hopper volume...
Operation For your safety Requirements of personnel Who is allowed to operate the machine? Persons who are entitled to carry out such work because of their training and qualification; Persons who are assigned to carry out such work by the operator of the machine. DANGER OF BEING INJURED ...
4.1. Operating panel 4.1.1. Operating switches, buttons and indications The main functions can be accessed and viewed through discrete switches and indications. Function Power light indicator Operation mode Choose between Automatic and Manual mode to allow the machine be controlled by input signal or manual control respectively.
4.2. Machine controls Automatic operation mode Manual operation mode Re-fill signal from Re-fill signal from packaging machine hopper sensor Re-fill delay setting Optional timer Screw conveyor start Screw direction: Forward Screw direction: Reverse 4.3. Settings at the machine 4.3.1. Adjusting the incline angle The incline angle of the screw conveyor can be adjusted within a limitation of ±...
Problem solving 5.1. General Overview This chapter provides a structured procedure for troubleshooting and problem solving of the most common problems. The operator can indicate the problem by an observation or as a text message on the operator panel. Day-to-day problem solving Day-to-day problem solving is a part of the operator’s task and is amounted to activities that keep the equipment running.
5.2. Operator observations-summary 5.2.1. General machine functions Machine start-up Operator observation Possible cause Solution Machine does not start Screw direction switched Switch screw direction to to Off forward or reverse The emergency stop is Check all safety then release pressed the emergency stop button No input signal for Test if machine function under...
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Maintenance and care Regular maintenance of the machine increases the lifetime and reliability. It is essential that the machine is serviced regularly to guarantee operation and to keep the machine in optimal condition. The guarantee automatically expires due to overdue or sloppy maintenance. ...
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