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Operations manual
Size Right
Model #1
Version 1.0 | 1/5/23
Oliver Manufacturing Company
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27151 Harris Road
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La Junta, CO 81050
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(888) 254-7814
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olivermanufacturing.com

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  • Page 1 Operations manual Size Right Model #1 Version 1.0 | 1/5/23 Oliver Manufacturing Company • 27151 Harris Road • La Junta, CO 81050 • (888) 254-7814 • olivermanufacturing.com...
  • Page 2 Congratulations! You have just purchased a well-built machine that will earn substantial profits for you, if you take the time right now to understand how the Size Right #1 PD works. This manual contains new and valuable information that both experienced and inexperienced Size Right operators need to know and understand.
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION Oliver’s Size Right model # 1 PD utilize a cogged timing belt, designed to accurately size seed by width (using round hole cylinders) or by thickness (using slotted hole cylinders). The following instructions apply to Oliver’s Size Right #1 PD. The drawings in this manual are representative of the Size Right #1 PD.
  • Page 4 Size Right # 1 PD ● Installation (Revision 1) Page | 4...

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION 1. Remove the Sizer from the shipping crate. Check and remove any packing material & spare parts from the machine. 2. Place the Sizer in a desired location, allowing a minimum of two feet on each side for the removal of cylinders. NOTE: Make sure the Sizer is level across its width.
  • Page 6 Size Right No. 1 PD ● Operating Instructions (Revision 1) Page | 6...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION 1. All seed should be cleaned prior to sizing. 2. Dispense seed into the feed hopper located on the top of the machine (See Diagram 1-A). 3. As the cylinder (See Diagram 1-B) rotates, smaller seed (“thrus”) drops through the cylinder openings (See Diagram 1-C) as the larger seed (“overs”) continues down the length of the cylinder, discharging over the end (See Diagram 1-D).
  • Page 8 Seed flow Size Right® Model #1 PD DIAGRAM 1 Page | 8...
  • Page 9 START-UP Before turning the machine on, make sure the cylinder is locked into place and there is a tight fit between the intake hub and the felt seal. Make sure all doors are in place and locked with the special key. This key prevents access to the cylinders while the machine is operating.
  • Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS Follow lockout/tag-out procedures before making any adjustments. To adjust the cylinder speed, press the up or down arrow inverter control box. recommended speed for a cylinder is 45 to 60 RPM. Cylinder pin location versus cylinder speed has a direct relation.

  • Page 11: Changing Cylinders

    Changing Cylinders FOLLOW PROPER OSHA REGULATIONS AND SAFETYPROCEDURES! Before changing the cylinders, follow proper OSHA regulations for lockout/ tag-out procedures. To change a cylinder, turn the special fasteners on each end of the doors using the supplied key. Remove the quick disconnect pin from the drive shaft, slide the coupling collar towards the drive end, and remove the cylinder from the sizer.
  • Page 12 Size Right No. 1 PD ● Changing Belts, Cylinder Drive Shaft/Bearings (Revision 1) Page | 12...
  • Page 13 Changing Belts (removing) FOLLOW PROPER OSHA REGULATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES! 1. Remove the drive guard door (use special key). 2. Loosen the upper belt tensioner. 3. Loosen all bearing set collar locks on the bearing plate. 4. Remove two bolts on each end of the bearing plate. 5.
  • Page 14 Changing Belts (installing) 1. Position new belts on the drive pulley of the gearmotor and cylinder pulley. 2. Reinstall the bearing plate and check drive shafts for proper alignment. Tighten all bolts on each end of the bearing plate assembly. 3.
  • Page 15 Changing Cylinder Drive Shafts and Bearings Always follow proper OSHA regulations for lock-out/Tag-out procedures. 1. Remove the drive guard door. (Use special key). 2. Loosen belts. (Refer to page 13, BELTS). 3. Remove cylinder access door. (Use special key). 4. Remove all cylinders from machine. (Refer to page 11, CYLINDERS).
  • Page 16 10. Make sure the beveled end of the spider stub shaft matches the beveled end of the cylinder drive shaft. The position of the driveshaft supports the cylinder spider stub shaft. This position will occur when the key ways are in the “up”...
  • Page 17 Replacing Wiper Blade Hubs 1. Remove drive belts (Refer Page 13). 2. Remove wiper blade pulleys. 3. Remove wiper blades. 4. Loosen collar locks on 4-hole flange bearings. 5. Loosen collar locks on 2-hole flange bearings. 6. Slide wiper blade shaft out of 2-hole flange bearing. 7.
  • Page 18 Size Right No. 1 PD ● Reversing Flow (Vibrating Conveyor) (Revision 1) Page | 18...
  • Page 19 Reversing Discharge Flow On Vibrating Conveyors FOLLOW PROPER OSHA REGULATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES! To reverse the discharge flow on the vibrating conveyor toward the drive end, the conveyor must be removed from the bottom of the sizer and positioned so the deepest end of the trough is facing toward the drive end.
  • Page 20 4. Reverse the position of the conveyor trough arms, making sure that the bottom of the arms are positioned in the same direction as the desired discharge flow. Reverse the direction of the conveyor trough arms only! 5. Reconnect the trough arms and tighten all nuts and bolts. 6.
  • Page 21 Size Right No. 1 PD ● Cleaning and Maintenance (Revision 1) Page | 21...

  • Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning & Maintenance The Sizer is designed to be self-cleaning. The cylinder should empty itself continuously during operation. At the end of a sizing run, you may need to manually clean a few cylinder openings. All bearings are greased at the factory during installation. It is recommended that each bearing be greased at the manufacturers’...
  • Page 23 Safety Before attempting to service or engage in any internal inspection of the Size Right #1 PD, follow proper OSHA regulations for lockout/tag-out procedures. Guards are provided with the machine to protect operators from injury. Doors should not be removed while the machine is operating. Guards and covers must always be secured in position before the operation of the machine.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record For your convenience record maintenance and repair parts required on the list below: Date Maintenance Description Parts Required Cylinder Sizes _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Page | 24...

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