Sterlco GH-M Series Extrusion Control Weigh Hoppers - Manual (Page 42)

Chapter 5: Maintenance 42 of 60
Chapter 5: Maintenance
5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule
The mechanical design of the GH Hopper is very simple and very little maintenance is
required. The only moving parts are the metering gates, weigh hopper dump valve, and
mixer agitator. The checklist below contains a list of items which should be inspected and/or
replaced to keep your GH Hopper operating at peak efficiency. Perform each inspection at
the regular intervals listed below.
Figure 52: Sample Preventative Maintenance Schedule
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Inspect hopper for
any loose parts-
tighten them
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Verify quality of
compressed air
supply.
Inspect weigh
hopper for
obstructions.
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Verify the rate
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calibrated.
Check to make
sure that all hose
connections are air
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Inspect air regulator
and air safety
circuits, if equipped.
Recalibrate rate
monitor If necessary.
Photocopy this page for your maintenance records