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- Page 1 LPE 500 & LPE 700 LOW PROFILE ELECTRIC STATIONARY ROLLER MILL Operator, Parts & Installation Manual Page 1 of 26 7/9/19...
- Page 2 Misuse and neglect will only cause unnecessary expense and dissatisfaction. This manual is written as a guide for owners and operators of the Automatic LPE500 & LPE700 model roller mill. Read it carefully and follow the suggestions made. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick, easy reference, and use it whenever questions arise.
- Page 3 Steps should be taken to assure the safety of the operator, and any other people in the area. Automatic Equipment strongly recommends that no person be permitted to operate this mill without a thorough understanding of how the machine works and the precautions to be observed.
- Page 4 SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - DURING OPERATION DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing that may catch in moving parts. Children should not be permitted in areas where machinery of this nature is operating. DO NOT operate this machine until you are sure everyone is clear of the area. NEVER leave the mill running unattended.
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Page 5: Setup Operation
SETUP / OPERATION SET UP - Be sure the roller mill is mounted on a firm HOPPER GATE CONTROL base with adequate room for proper servicing. The roller MAXIMUM OPENING mill should be level while operating to allow the grain to flow evenly across the rolls. - Page 6 SETUP / OPERATION BELT TENSIONING AND ALIGNMENT To properly tighten the drive belt you should first open the rolls to a gap of approximately 1/4 inch. This is done by rotating the roll spacing adjustment handle clockwise until it is 900 from vertical. Tighten the drive belt.
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Page 7: Lubrication Specifications
It is very important to keep the gearbox from running dry. There will be a slight leakage around the seals so expect to add grease from time to time. Automatic recommends SAE 80 W-90 multipurpose gear lubricant. - Page 8 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE OPTIONAL ROLL CONFIGURATION - This roller mill MAINTENANCE - Automatic roller mills are manufactured is available with five different roll configurations and from the best materials and workmanship available. comes standard with a differential drive (See Figure 4).
- Page 9 REALIGNING ROLLS REALIGNING ROLLS - If the rolls ever become out of Once the roll teeth alignment (more gap on one end of the roll pair than touch, turn the the other) they must be realigned to maintain feed nuts (9) IN about consistency and prolong the life of the rolls.
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Page 10: Replacement Parts
(Usually Grade 5). Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Automatic dealer. If there is no dealer in your area, write or call Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co., Pender, Nebraska 68047, phone (402) 385- 3051. -
Page 11: Drive Assembly
LPE500 & 700 DRIVE ASSEMBLY DRIVE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1.........100-0224 ......3/8” x 3/8” x 2” Key ............2 100-0224 KEY, 3/8 X 3/8 X 2 2.........100-0304 ......5/16” x 5/16” x 2-3/4” Key ..........1 100-0304 KEY, 5/16 X 5/16 X 2 3/4 3.........201-0120 ......5/16”-18 x 1”... - Page 12 LPE500 & 700 BASIC ASSEMBLY BASIC Page 12 of 26 7/9/19...
- Page 13 BASIC Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1........53-0005 ........1-3/4” Pillow Block Bearing ............4 2........61-1968 ........Spring Center .................2 3........61-3966 ........Take Up Rod, LPE ................2 4........61-3967 ........Idler Bearing Mount, LPE ...............2 5........61-3968 ........Drive Bearing Stop, LPE ..............1 6........
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Page 14: Hopper Assembly
HOPPER ASSEMBLY LPE500 & 700 HOPPER ASSEMBLY Page 14 of 26 7/9/19... - Page 15 HOPPER ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1.........61-3951 ......LPE500 Slide Gate ............1 ........61-4000 ......LPE700 Slide Gate ............1 2.........61-3952 ......LPE500 Gate Rod ............1 ........61-4001 ......LPE700 Gate Rod ............1 3.........61-3953 ......LPE500 Gate Holder ............1 ........61-4013 ......LPE700 Gate Holder ............1 4.........61-3954 ......Gate Handle ..............1 5.........61-3955 ......LPE500 Hopper ...............1 ........61-4002 ......LPE700 Hopper ...............1 6.........61-3956 ......LPE500 Gate Slope ............1...
- Page 16 PRIMARY ASSEMBLY Page 16 of 26 7/9/19...
- Page 17 PRIMARY ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1.........61-3961 ......LPE500 Magnetic Grate ..........1 ........61-4005 ......LPE700 Magnetic Grate ..........1 2.........61-3964 ......LPE500 Frame ..............1 ........61-4010 ......LPE700 Frame ..............1 3.........61-3970 ......Cam Handle ..............1 4.........61-3971 ......Leg ..................4 5.........61-3972 ......LPE500 Motor Mounting Plate ........1 ........61-4011 ......LPE700 Motor Mounting Plate ........1 6.........62-3066 ......LPE500 hopper Assembly ..........1 ........62-3089 ......LPE700 hopper Assembly ..........1 7.........62-3207 ......LPE Disconnect Box Assembly ........1...
- Page 18 LPE500 & 700 BELT DRIVE SHIELDS BELT DRIVE SHIELDS Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1.........61-3977 ......Shroud ................1 2.........100-0899 ......Shield Tether Cable ............1 M NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 3.........101-2532 ......Belt Shield Filler ..............1 4.........101-4986 ......Motor Hole Shield ............1 61-3977 WLDM'T, SHROUD, LPE 5.........101-5011 ......Drive Pulleys Shield ............1 6.........201-0112 ......1/4”-20 x 1/2”...
- Page 19 AUGER BASE (Option) Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1.........61-3975 ......Auger Base Leg ...............2 2.........61-3976 ......Auger Base Shield ............1 3.........62-3067 ......LPE500 Auger Base Pack ..........1 4.........63-1314 ......Auger Base B & P Pack ...........1 5.........100-0545 ......1/4” X 1/4” x 2” Key ............1 6.........101-2306 ......Clean Out Door Cover .............2 7.........101-5010 ......Auger Base Leg Clamp ...........2 8.........201-0007 ......3/8”-16 x 1”...
- Page 20 LPE500 & 700 DISCHARGE AUGER (OPTIONAL) DISCHARGE AUGER (Option) Page 20 of 26 7/9/19...
- Page 21 DISCHARGE AUGER CONTINUED (Option) Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1.........61-2188 ......8 x 5 Ft. Auger Screw ............1 ........61-2193 ......8/10 Ft. Auger Screw ............2.........61-2205 ......8” Downspout Top Assembly ...........1 3.........61-2207 ......8” Auger, 5 Ft. Tube Assembly ........1 ........61-2212 ......8” Auger, 10 Ft. Tube Assembly ........4.........61-2227 ......8”...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING This section is designed to help you remedy problems if unsatisfactory operation occurs. If you are unable to determine and correct the trouble, consult one of our authorized dealers. CAUTION: NEVER ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE, ADJUST, OR OTHERWISE SERVICE THIS MACHINE UNTIL THE POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED, LOCKED OUT AND ALL MOTION HAS STOPPED. - Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM - WHOLE GRAIN COMING THROUGH MILL POSSIBLE CAUSE - Improper setting of rolls. Roll spacing too wide. SUGGESTED REMEDY - Rolls should be set closer together to crimp all grain being processed. POSSIBLE CAUSE - Overfeeding the rolls. SUGGESTED REMEDY - If the grain hopper gate is open too wide, the rolls will not take all the grain.
- Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM - LOOSE PULLEYS POSSIBLE CAUSE - Set screws are loose. SUGGESTED REMEDY - Check set screws the first time the mill is operated and periodically thereafter. POSSIBLE CAUSE - Key is worn or missing. SUGGESTED REMEDY - Replace defective or missing keys. POSSIBLE CAUSE - Pulleys are out of alignment.
- Page 25 During said one-year period (30 days in the case of equipment used for commercial or rental purposes), Automatic will repair or replace any parts which (a) shall be returned to an authorized dealer, distributor, or the factory, with transportation charges prepaid, and (b) after examination by Automatic, are found to be defective.
- Page 26 It is a continuing policy of Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company to make improvements. The company reserves the right to make these improvements without incurring any obligation to add them to machines already in the field. Many years of research combined with experience gained through close contact with operators have been drawn upon in designing your mill.
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