Sterlco SF Series Volumetric Additive Feeder - Manual (Page 40)

Additive Feeders Chapter 6: Maintenance 40 of 55
6-2 Preventative Maintenance
This section describes maintenance procedures which will increase the longevity and
efficiency of your additive feeder. Perform them at the regular intervals listed on the
checklist on the previous page.
Material Cleanout/Changeover
Caution! Never put hands or tools in or near the auger assembly when power is
connected!
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when working near the auger
assembly!
1. Remove all remaining additive from the supply hopper by opening the cleanout
hatch. The motor assembly must be disengaged to fully open the cleanout hatch.
2. Re-engage the motor assembly and run any remaining additive out of the feeder by
opening the calibration hatch and holding the three-position motor switch in the
MANUAL position.
3. Disengage the motor assembly and remove the auger. Release the insert by pulling
the auger insert release knob on the side of the material transfer tube assembly.
Slide the insert out through the motor end of the transport tube. Clean both the
auger and the insert.
4. Clean the interior of the supply hopper and any additive remaining in the
calibration or cleanout hatches.