Stopping The Machine - Walinga Airlock 1008 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Stopping the Machine

The stopping procedures for the airlock are heavily dependent on the auxiliary equipment. Refer
to the operator's manual of the auxiliary equipment for stopping procedures. The following are
the general stopping guidelines for normal operation:
1. Once product has been stopped from entering the conveying system, allow the airlock
and system to continue to operate for a short period of time (~30 seconds) to allow all
components and conveying lines to completely empty.
2. To stop the rotation of the airlock, refer to the auxiliary equipment's operator's manual for
specific instructions. The general stopping principles are as follows:
a. For hydraulically driven airlocks without remote operation, move the control lever
for the airlock direction control to the center neutral position.
b. For hydraulically driven airlocks with remote operation, press the button on the
remote labeled OFF.
c. For electrically driven airlocks, press the button on the control panel labeled
STOP.
3. With reference to Section 7: Maintenance and Adjustments, review the maintenance
schedule and perform any required maintenance on the airlock.
4. Proceed to prepare the airlock for storage or transportation with reference to Section 5:
Machine Life-Cycle Procedures.
In emergency situations, for example, if the safety of a person is threatened, it may be
necessary to immediately shut-down the airlock. To avoid potential damage to the airlock and
other components, the following should only be used in an emergency situation. Refer to the
operator's manual of the auxiliary equipment for any special emergency shut-down procedures.
To shut-down the airlock in an emergency, refer to the auxiliary equipment's operator's manual
for specific instructions. The general emergency stopping principles are as follows:
1. For hydraulically driven airlocks without remote operation, move the control lever for the
airlock direction control to the center neutral position or disengage the PTO clutch.
2. For hydraulically driven airlocks with remote operation, press the button on the remote
labeled OFF or disengage the PTO clutch.
3. For electrically driven airlocks, press the button on the control panel labeled KILL, or
rotate the power disconnect switch of the airlock to the OFF position.
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