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Automated Slide Gate for XD and XD Ultra Unloaders Models: FLX-5639 AND FLX-5700 (SINGLE GATE) FLX-5640 AND FLX-5701 (TWIN GATE) Installation Manual PNEG-2391 Version 1.0 Date: 10-06-22 PNEG-2391...
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All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. PNEG-2391 Automated Slide Gate for XD and XD Ultra...
Safety Precautions Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Safety Guidelines ▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions ▪ Safety Cautions ▪ Safety Decals ▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet Safety Guidelines Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the operator and other personnel when using this equipment.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Cautionary Symbol Definitions Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols Symbol Description...
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Cautions Use Personal Protective Equipment • Use appropriate personal protective equipment: Respiratory Foot Protection Protection Protection Hearing Head Fall Protection Protection Protection Hand Protection • Wear clothing appropriate to the job. • Remove all jewelry. •...
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Maintain Equipment and Work Area • Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. • Never service equipment while it is operating. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. • Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Rotating Auger Hazard • Keep clear of rotating augers and moving parts. • Do not remove or modify guards or covers. • Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning, or maintaining equipment. • Failure to follow these precautions will result in serious injury or death.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Sign-off Sheet Below is a sign-off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. Date Employee Name Supervisor Name...
Installing the Slide Gate Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ General Information ▪ Part Numbers ▪ Installing the Automatic Slide Gate Assembly (For XD or Legacy Unloader) ▪ Installing the Automatic Slide Gate Assembly (For XD Ultra Unloader) ▪ Routing the Conduit(s) to the Controller ▪...
Chapter 2: Installing the Slide Gate Installing the Automatic Slide Gate Assembly (For XD or Legacy Unloader) Removing the Rain Cover and Manual Gate(s) from the Unloader 1. Remove the two 5/16" x 1" MS screws (1) with a 1/2" wrench/socket that connects the rain guard (5) to the unloader (20).
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Chapter 2: Installing the Slide Gate Installing the Automatic Slide Gate Assembly to the Unloader 4. Position the front end of automatic slide gate assembly (12) onto the unloader (20). Pass the chains (11) through the two eyelets at the rear end of the assembly (12) and hang the assembly (12). Figure 2-3 Hanging the slide gate assembly with chains 5.
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Chapter 2: Installing the Slide Gate 6. Push the slide gate assembly (12) until the two holes on the front end aligns with the two holes on the unloader (20). Secure the assembly (12) to the unloader (20) using 5/16" x 1" MS screws (1) and 5/16"...
Chapter 2: Installing the Slide Gate Installing the Automatic Slide Gate Assembly (For XD Ultra Unloader) Removing the Rain Cover and Manual Gate(s) from the Unloader 1. Remove the two 5/16" x 1-1/2" flange bolts (2) with a 1/2" wrench/socket that connects the rain guard (5) to the unloader (20).
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Chapter 2: Installing the Slide Gate Installing the Automatic Slide Gate Assembly to the Unloader 4. Position the front end of automatic slide gate assembly (12) onto the unloader (20). Pass the chains (11) through the two eyelets at the rear end of the assembly (12) and hang the assembly (12). Figure 2-9 Hanging the slide gate assembly with chains 5.
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Chapter 2: Installing the Slide Gate 6. Push the slide gate assembly (12) until the two holes on the front end aligns with the two holes on the unloader (20). Secure the assembly (12) to the unloader (20) using 5/16" x 1-1/2" flange bolts (2) and 5/16"...
Chapter 2: Installing the Slide Gate Routing the Conduit(s) to the Controller 1. Run the wires through the 3/4" conduit (17). 2. Route the 3/4" conduit (17) across the braces to the controller (18). 3. Wire the controller (18) and power supply (10). Refer to Chapter 3 Wiring Diagram, page 21 details.
Chapter 2: Installing the Slide Gate Installing the Proximity Switch (Optional) In auto mode, proximity switches allow the system to automatically switch between the tanks connected to a “feedline”. Premise of the program is that it will keep one slide gate on each “feedline” open all the time if there is feed in the tanks.
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NOTES PNEG-2391 Automated Slide Gate for XD and XD Ultra...
Wiring Diagrams Figure 3-1 CPU PCB wiring PNEG-2391 Automated Slide Gate for XD and XD Ultra...
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Chapter 3: Wiring Diagrams Figure 3-2 Power supply and PCB wiring PNEG-2391 Automated Slide Gate for XD and XD Ultra...
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Chapter 3: Wiring Diagrams RS485 Wiring for FLX-5416 Locate the FLX-5419 at the end of the RS485 communication or some place in the middle of the network. Devices are connected through this RS485 communication with 18 gauge wire (two wires and a shield) for a maximum distance of 4000' from farthest wired device to farthest wired device.
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Chapter 3: Wiring Diagrams RS485 Network Wiring NOTE: Make sure to wire in series (point-to-point or daisy chain) as shown in Figure 3-4, page Figure 3-4 Proper wiring depiction for RS485 network Figure 3-5 Improper wiring depiction for RS485 network PNEG-2391 Automated Slide Gate for XD and XD Ultra...
Chapter 4: Parts List Single Slide Gate Assembly for XD Unloader (FLX-5700) Figure 4-1 Single slide gate assembly parts (FLX-5700) PNEG-2391 Automated Slide Gate for XD and XD Ultra...
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Chapter 4: Parts List Table 4-1 Single slide gate assembly parts list (FLX-5700) Ref # Part Number Description S-10886 U-bolt, Square 1/4"-20 2" IW x 4" IH S-10894 Pin, Clevis 12 mm x 28 mm Zinc S-10896 Screw, MS 1/4"-20 x 1/2" Pan Head Slotted SS S-6996 Bolt, Carriage 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2"...
Chapter 4: Parts List Twin Slide Gate Assembly for XD Unloader (FLX-5701) Figure 4-2 Twin slide gate assembly parts (FLX-5701) PNEG-2391 Automated Slide Gate for XD and XD Ultra...
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Chapter 4: Parts List Table 4-2 Twin slide gate assembly parts list (FLX-5701) Ref # Part Number Description S-10886 U-bolt, Square 1/4"-20 2" IW x 4" IH S-10894 Pin, Clevis 12 mm x 28 mm Zinc S-10896 Screw, MS 1/4"-20 x 1/2" Pan Head Slotted SS S-6996 Bolt, Carriage 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2"...
Chapter 4: Parts List Single Slide Gate Assembly for XD Ultra Unloader (FLX-5639) Figure 4-3 Single slide gate assembly parts (FLX-5639) PNEG-2391 Automated Slide Gate for XD and XD Ultra...
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Chapter 4: Parts List Table 4-3 Single slide gate assembly parts list (FLX-5639) Ref # Part Number Description S-10886 U-bolt, Square 1/4"-20 2" IW x 4" IH S-10894 Pin, Clevis 12 mm x 28 mm Zinc S-10896 Screw, MS 1/4"-20 x 1/2" Pan Head Slotted SS S-6996 Bolt, Carriage 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2"...
Chapter 4: Parts List Twin Slide Gate Assembly for XD Ultra Unloader (FLX-5640) Figure 4-4 Twin slide gate assembly parts (FLX-5640) PNEG-2391 Automated Slide Gate for XD and XD Ultra...
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Chapter 4: Parts List Table 4-4 Twin slide gate assembly parts list (FLX-5640) Ref # Part Number Description S-10886 U-bolt, Square 1/4"-20 2" IW x 4" IH S-10894 Pin, Clevis 12 mm x 28 mm Zinc S-10896 Screw, MS 1/4"-20 x 1/2" Pan Head Slotted SS S-6996 Bolt, Carriage 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2"...
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This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.automatedproduction.com / www.cumberlandpoultry.com...
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