USC LPH800 Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE - LPH800 TREATER

Proper maintenance of the LPH800 Seed Treater is critical for peak performance,
reliability and accuracy of this system. The following is a guideline for the type of
maintenance and servicing that should be performed on this unit. Your environment
and uses may require additional maintenance and service beyond this list to assure
a reliable and safe unit. The operator of this unit has ultimate responsibility to identify
areas of concern and rectify them before they become a hazard or safety issue.
There is no substitute for a trained, alert operator.
Inspect all welds and structural components on frame and drum for bends,
cracks and damage.
Remove shields and inspect pillow block bearings.
Inspect drive wheels for unordinary wear, and setscrews for tightness.
Inspect the Neoprene idler wheels.
Tighten and lubricate chain.
Check pump in forward and reverse.
Make sure pump heads open and close smoothly.
Inspect tubing and for uneven wear. Replace pump tubing often to ensure high
flow rates can be met.
Tighten hose clamps and check filter. Clean filter frequently to avoid blockages
Flush flow meter with clean water frequently to avoid chemical buildup.
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Do not put this unit into operation with any questionably
maintained parts. Poor performance or a hazard may occur.

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PUMPS AND PLUMBING

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  • Page 1 MAINTENANCE - LPH800 TREATER Proper maintenance of the LPH800 Seed Treater is critical for peak performance, reliability and accuracy of this system. The following is a guideline for the type of maintenance and servicing that should be performed on this unit. Your environment and uses may require additional maintenance and service beyond this list to assure a reliable and safe unit.
  • Page 2 ATOMIZER To access inside of atomizer housing, push up on the quick release handle and slide back the atomizer (below). Quick-Release Handle Atomizer Head Slide back atomizer housing and grease  bearing inside. Bearing needs just one pump of grease every 40 hours of use (right).
  • Page 3 MIX TANK Check motor.  Check for any play in the mix tank shaft.  Check valves, fittings, and plug on bottom of tank for leaks.  Check chemical line tubing for abnormal wear.  ELECTRICAL PANEL Check and tighten wire connections. ...
  • Page 4 PROXIMITY SWITCH ADJUSTMENT GUIDE The proximity switches mounted in the extension ring and the seed wheel detect when seed is present. The proximity switch located in the extension ring is used to automatically shut off the inlet conveyor when the surge hopper is full. This proximity switch is not present on tower systems.

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