AEC OS Series Gravimetric Batch Blenders - Manual (Page 15)

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1-12-1 Material Supply Hoppers
The material supply hoppers are located on top of the blender frame.
These hoppers store a supply of material for the individual metering
devices. They are sized based on the total throughput of the blender.
The OS/OA blending system does not include any level indication
devices on the unit. Optional low-level sensors and low-level alarm
panels are available. The blender controller will alarm if it runs out of
material while trying to make a batch, but low-level sensors will alert
floor personnel to the problem sooner.
Each hopper is equipped with a sight glass and/or access door.
DRAIN PORT WITH PLUG
HINGED POLYCARBONATE
ACCESS DOOR
PNEUMATIC SAFETY SWITCH
(IF EQUIPPED- OLDER
MODELS ONLY)
DOOR LATCH
Typical Material Supply Hoppers
SIGHT GLASS (IF EQUIPPED)