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VPF Mark 6
Installation &
Setup Guide
Safety Notes
Handling ammunition and its constituent parts
carries an inherent risk. The VPF is no exception,
and the same precautions that are taken for
reloading are applicable here.
To protect yourself and your property, please
ensure that you have at least the following
precautions in place;
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Always use in conjunction with a suitably
designed and installed blast shield. We
recommend that the VPF is installed behind its
own blast shield, sperate from the powder
supply for the machine.
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Keep the work area clean and free from
loose items.
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Never store primers or propellants in the
work area.
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Keep the number of primers in the bowl
as low as is practically possible. The more
primers in the bowl, the higher the risk if a
detonation was to occur.
VPF Installation and Setup Guide – V.10 – January 2024
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When installing the VPF, ensure that there
is a slight misalignment between the primer
infeed on the press, and the primer outfeed of
Figure 1 - Primer Tube Offset
the VPF (see figure 1). This will allow the
flexible tube to easily detach in the case of a
detonation at the press.
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Regularly clean the bowl, outfeed tooling
and flexible tube regularly to remove dirt and
any build-up of primer 'dust'.
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Utilise a static dissipating spray on all
working surfaces of the VPF. Apply and reapply
in accordance with the manufacturer's
directions.
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Never try and force a primer out of the
VPF. If you suffer a jam, stop and disassembly
the unit, and carefully poke the primer loose
with a 'soft' material. Bamboo skewers work
well here. Primers jammed in the soft tube can
usually be blown out.
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Ensure that the appropriate power supply
and plug is used for the machine. The electrical
connection must be done by a competent
person and done in accordance with local
regulations.
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Ensure that your reloading operation
complies with all local regulations for the
handling of dangerous goods.
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Always ensure the feeder is firmly
mounted in a way that it cannot be knocked
over.
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These safety notes are a guide and
reminder of important details. Your own risk
assessment and safety measures should always
be applied.
By using this product, you acknowledge and
assume all risks, and cannot hold Viking Machinery
Ltd. responsible for any harm or damages resultant
from use of this machinery. If you do not accept
these terms, you may return the unused machinery
to your reseller for a full refund (please note that
some resellers may require a re-stocking fee).
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- Page 1 By using this product, you acknowledge and own blast shield, sperate from the powder the VPF (see figure 1). This will allow the assume all risks, and cannot hold Viking Machinery supply for the machine. flexible tube to easily detach in the case of a Ltd.
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Page 2: Specifications
Specifications Inspection 1pcs Feeder Controller Supply Voltage: ~220-250VAC Check your package contents for 1pcs Main Power Cable Maximum Power: 1,100VA completeness. Your feeder kit will include; 1pcs Drive Cable Fuse: 6A Maximum 1pcs Feeder Feed Rate: 3,600 Primers per Hour Maximum Primer Capacity: 2,000 Weight: 5.75kg Made in New Zealand... - Page 3 1pcs Spring 1pcs Small Primer Tube Assembly 1pcs Large Primer Tube Assembly 1pcs Small Primer Tube End Bush 1pcs Large Primer Tube End Bush Mounting Your feeder uses a vibration system to advance 1pcs Fancy Nut primers up the feed ramp. This is precisely tuned 1pcs Low Profile Main Tube for optimum performance.
- Page 4 Step 3 – Mount the Feeder We recommend allowing some vertical adjustment in your mounting set up to accommodate errors Using an appropriately stiff mounting, position the when trimming the Flexi-Feed Tube to length. feeder so that there is a slight offset between the feeder output and the primer tube.
- Page 5 Step 1 – Remove the Flexi-Feed Tube You will need to assess the extra length you have in Pull the Flexi-Feed Tube out of the bottom Primer Tube socket. the Flexi-Feed Tube at this point. Mark the approximate trim length, and cut LEAVING EXTRA Pull the Flexi-Feed Tube down from the Primer LENGTH.
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Page 6: Controller Settings
Tighten the M3 cap screws from under the bowl. Remove the alignment pin. Drop a single primer down the hole to ensure it slides freely and doesn’t stick on the transition between the parts. Reinstall the Outfeed Cap & Thumb Nut. NOTE: The preferred alignment pin sizes are Ø4.6mm for small primers, Ø5.5mm for large primers. - Page 7 primer level sensor) is triggering a STOP condition, As a general rule of thumb, choose the option that changes and return to the run screen, press and the LED will light just like a manual stop. allows your voltage setting to be as close to the line hold the FUNC button again until the display voltage as possible.
- Page 8 Current output voltage First sensor logic direction Maximum allowable output voltage Adjust to suit your feeder’s performance Choose NORMAL graphic as show in Figure 13. Set to the AC supply voltage to the controller, PLUS any allowable variation as per your local supply Output frequency (usually 5%).
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Page 9: Periodic Maintenance
Factory reset Springs If the problem persists, have a competent person check for short circuits, open circuits and Use to reset the controller to the factory defaults. Eventually, the bowl drive springs will weaken and grounding problems. Note that your controller comes with it’s values fail. -
Page 10: Further Resources
Primers sticking in tooling block Damaged tube repairs are covered in Technical Damage to the wire, or loose connection Bulletin TB003 and also in the video playlist linked within the plug Dirt build up above. Incorrect controller settings Primers over tolerenced height / out of spec.
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