Metalfab Posibins - Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR METALFAB POSIBINS
Description
The Metalfab Posibins are an assembly of a Bin Activator and a stationary bin. The
bins are either equipped with leg supports or knee brackets for mounting to the
customerÅfs steel work.
Installation
After the unit is removed from the skid and put in place, it should be leveled and
securely bolted using the holes provided in the leg brackets or knee brackets.
The vibrator should be wired (see the wiring diagram in the conduit box or the
manufacturers instruction sheet) using a flexible cord. Neoprene covered braided wire
is suggested. The vibrator can run either clockwise or counterclockwise.
All connections to the Bin Activator must be flexible. It is good practice to make
connections to the bin section also flexible.
After installing the Posibin and tightening all bolts, run the unit empty for approximately
ten minutes. Then recheck the suspension arm bolts, vibrator mounting bolts and
sleeve clamps for tightness.
Note: When tightening the clamps, be sure to support the far side tube
with vise grip pliers when turning nut. Failure to do so may
cause a twisting action on strapping which may lead to damage
of clamp.
Suspension arm bolts for the 3 foot diameter and larger units must be torqued to 540
foot pounds. Vibrator mounting bolts as follows:
3 / 8Åh BOLT...........................................35 FOOT POUNDS
1 / 2 BOLT.............................................125 FOOT POUNDS
5 / 8Åh BOLT.........................................160 FOOT POUNDS
3 / 4Åh BOLT.........................................310 FOOT POUNDS
1Åh BOLT...............................................540 FOOT POUNDS
Vibrator Installation
1. This unit imparts vibration to the Bin Activator. It must be securely bolted to the
unit (torque mounting bolts according to previous instructions). All bolts must be
retightened after the first ten minutes of operation and again during the second
day of operation. All nuts and bolts, especially vibrator mounting bolts, should