Metalfab Live Bins User Manual

Installation & Operating Instructions

Metalfab Live Bins

Description

Metalfab Live Bins are a complete package of a bin with an attached vibrator and
a support stand. The bin has vibration isolators between the bin and the stand.

Instructions

The unit should be lifted by the support stand only.

If the bin itself is lifted, undue strain will be put on the isolators and may cause
their failure. The unit should be installed on a level, firm support floor. There
are bolt down holes provided in the frame leg brackets.

The vibrators are dual voltage and should be wired according to the diagram in
the conduit box and the manufacturers instruction manual. Because the bin is
vibrated, the wiring must be flexible to prevent failure. Neoprene covered
braided wire is suggested.

There should be NO hard connections to the Live Bin. A flexible connection
should be at both the inlet and outlet of the bin.

Because the bin is supported by elastomer isolators, the only ground connection
is through the motor leads. If further grounding is required, use a braided cable
from the bin to the support stand or any other ground connection.

After the unit is wired (rotation can be either clockwise or counter clockwise, it
should run for ten (10) minutes and then all bolts should be checked for
tightness per the chart below:

3/8Åh BOLT...........................................................................35 FOOT POUNDS

1/2Åg BOLT.........................................................................125 FOOT POUNDS

5/8Åh BOLT.........................................................................160 FOOT POUNDS

3/4Åg BOLT.........................................................................310 FOOT POUNDS

THE TIGHTNESS SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY THEREAFTER.

Vibrator Force Adjustment

WARNING! Before any adjustments, vibrator should be electrically
ÅgLOCKED OUTÅh.

1. The centrifugal force setting of the vibrator is set at the factory for the
minimum force level that will produce flow of product. If flow is not
instantaneous or continuous, it may be necessary to increase the centrifugal
force. To do so, the following procedure should be followed:

1) Remove the bolts of both the upper and lower end covers.

2) Remove the covers exposing the four (4) eccentric weights.

2. To increase the force setting, loosen the clamping bolt on the two (2) weights
that will be adjusted. (See note above).

3. Refer to the applicable vibrator operation and maintenance instructions for
force settings and technical information.

4. As the centerline of the adjusted weights approach the centerline of the fixed
weights, the centrifugal force is increased. When the weights centerline are
opposed, the centrifugal force decreases. If the centerline of all four (4)
weights are completely aligned, you will develop the maximum force available
for that size vibrator.

5. Regardless of which vibrator you have, when you have completed your force
adjustment, the OUTER weights should be in line with each other and the
INNER weights should be in line with each other. ANY OTHER
ARRANGEMENT WILL RESULT IN A MOTION THAT CAN DAMAGE THE
VIBRATOR AND BE VERY DETRIMENTAL TO THE APPLICATION, WELDS OF
THE BIN ACTIVATOR AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES.

6. Assemble the unit by reversing the procedure outline as above.

Note: Bin Activator vibrator should be electrically interlocked

with down stream feed devices, i.e., when screw, belt,
rotary, etc., feeder stops _ vibrator should also stop.

Full Load and Starting Current

See Vibrator Instruction Manual and Motor Nameplate Data.