Metalfab Spinloader - Manual (Page 2)

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Examine the nameplate data of the motor to see that it agrees with
the power circuit to which it is to be connected. Connect the power
leads or air line to obtain the specified direction of rotation. CORRECT
DIRECTION OR ROTATION IS STAMPED ONTO HOUSING***DO
NOT OPERATE IN REVERSE DIRECTION. The spinner should rotate
freely when turned by hand. The electric motor should run smoothly
with little noise. If the motor should fail to start and produces a
decided hum, shut down immediately and investigate for trouble.
Electrical and Air Requirements
The standard units are provided with either AC motors or air operated
motors. The electric AC motors are TEFC 900 RPM and operate at
230/460 volt, 3 phase, 60 hertz. The air motors are 4-vane models
and are provided with air mufflers. Both the 2 and 5 horsepower
motors operate at 900 RPM with 100 PSI air. The air consumption of
the 2 horsepower model will be 80 CFM (free air) with the 5
horsepower model requiring 150 CFM (free air).
Operation
The Spin Loader is designed to be hoisted by a lifting device. A power
winch with steel cable, spreader bar and safety hooks of sufficient
capacity (1/2 ton is recommended) is used to raise and lower the unit
as needed onto the hatchway or the hopper car. BEFORE THE SPIN
LOADER IS OPERATED, IT MUST BE SECURED TO THE
HATCHWAY OF THE HOPPER CAR, TRUCK OR BIN BY MEANS OF
SWING BOLTS, T-BOLTS OR CLAMPS. Start motor BEFORE
material is fed into the Spin Loader. Stop motor when hopper car is
fully loaded.
WARNING: The Spin Loader is not to be used as a lifting
platform for personnel. Use safe practices at
all times whenever raising or lowering.
Maintenance
Warning: The electric motor should be electrically locked-out
before any work is performed. Air supply for air motors must
be disconnected.