Filling The Pellet Feeder - Nalco 3D TRASAR Series Installation And Operation Manual

6.5 Pellet Feeder Operation (con't)
Several fail-safes and alarms are built in to the Pellet Feeder assembly . Feeder jamming (a very
rare occurrence due to built-in motor reversal) or failure to feed a pellet, both generate alarms on
the main control panel.
It is important to keep the Pellet Feeder at least ¼ full in order to preserve continuous operation.
The 3D TRASAR Bio-Control scheme requires bio-reporter residuals. If the pellet feeder is empty
for any period of time, the system will transition to failsafe operation and 3D TRASAR Bio-Control
will have to be restarted using the initial start-up instructions.
The feeder holds approximately 8000 pellets, each refill canister holds approximately 1,500 pellets
(as a general rule the pellet feeder can hold 5 full containers of pellets).
6.6

Filling the Pellet Feeder

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WARNING: ALWAYS TURN 'OFF' POWER BEFORE OPENING PELLET FEEDER LID!
NOTE: Wear appropriate safety equipment when handling the pellets or filling the feeder .
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Refer to MSDS supplied with pellets for appropriate handling.
WARNING: NEVER PLACE FINGERS IN PELLET DROP HOLES!!!
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1. Turn off power.
2. Carefully open the hinged top.
3. Slowly pour the pellets from the storage container into the hopper . Add only enough
pellets for two months of operation.
4. Place the desiccant cartridge from the pellet container into the lid basket. Close the lid
and screw fastener tightly.
5. Turn on power
NOTE: It is very important that the feed hopper remain dry . Moisture or water in the hopper
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can cause pellet degradation and possible jamming.
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