
SSL and SSIL Series Hopper Loaders – Series One Plus Control
Reference Manual (PN: 882.00149.00) for
Complete Operation and Installation Instructions
(Available online at www.acscustomerservice.com)
Quickstart Installation Checklist
(Refer to main manual for complete installation instructions)
1. Mount hopper mounting flange to machine bin or feed throat, using rivets if possible.
2. Ensure that unit is level for proper operation.
3. Attach flex hose to unit and pickup wand. Secure it with hose clamps.
4. Attach clean, dry 80-120psi air.
5. Plug unit into grounded three-prong receptacle.
Unit Operation
(Refer to main manual for complete operating instructions)
1. Insert pickup wand into desired material.
2. Press the START/STOP key.
Note: The hopper loader loads itself until full, then dumps and repeats.
It pauses only when the machine bin below is full.
3. To stop the unit from loading, press the START/STOP key.
For Proportioning Models
1. Insert pickup wands into desired materials.
2. Press SCROLL key repeatedly until screen displays “3”.
3. Press the START/STOP/SELECT key to select the “% of MAT’L B” menu.
4. Use the UP and DOWN keys to set the desired % of Material B.
5. Press the START/STOP/SELECT key to set this value.
6. Press the START/STOP/SELECT key again to start the hopper loader.
Sterling Part No: 882.00349.00
2900 S. 160th Street • New Berlin, WI 53151 USA Bulletin No: CV1-335.01
Tel. 262.641.8610 • Fax 262.641.8653

SSL and SSIL Series Hopper Loaders – Series One Plus Control
Reference Manual (PN: 882.00149.00) for
Complete Operation and Installation Instructions
(Available online at www.acscustomerservice.com)
Spare Parts Location
(See next page for Spare Parts List)
Sterling Part No: 882.00349.00
2900 S. 160th Street • New Berlin, WI 53151 USA Bulletin No: CV1-335.01
Tel. 262.641.8610 • Fax 262.641.8653

SSL and SSIL Series Hopper Loaders – Series One Plus Control
Reference Manual (PN: 882.00149.00) for
Complete Operation and Installation Instructions
(Available online at www.acscustomerservice.com)
Spare Parts List
(See previous page for Spare Parts Location)
Part Variation SSL/SSIL 03 SSL/SSIL 06/11 SSL 23/45
Filter
1
Motor
2
Solenoid
3
Throat Gasket
4
Material Level
Sensor
5
Pickup Wand
Assembly
Polyester Glazed
(Standard)
Nylon (Optional) A0565931 A0565932 A0565933
115V
Spare Brushes
230V
Spare Brushes
115V A0556547
230V A0556808
(Black)
(Orange)
FDA Grade
(White)
Switch
Magnet N/A
Wand
Hose
Hose Clamp
A0565928 A0565929 A0565930
A0542189 W00020081
W00020083
A0542190 W00020082
W00020176
N/A
N/A
N/A
SSIL – N/A Version 1 - A0563514
SSL - A0556805
A0533933
W00017594
W00001917
Version 1 – N/A Standard Temp
Version 2 - W00012559
Version 1 – N/A High Temp
Version 2 - W00018024
Version 1 – N/A
Version 2 - W00016136
Version 2 - A0533925
Version 1 - A0563515
Version 2 - A0533924
NOTE: Refer to the main manual for a complete Spare Parts List.
Sterling Part No: 882.00349.00
2900 S. 160th Street • New Berlin, WI 53151 USA Bulletin No: CV1-335.01
Tel. 262.641.8610 • Fax 262.641.8653

SSL and SSIL Series Hopper Loaders – Series One Plus Control
Reference Manual (PN: 882.00149.00) for
Complete Operation and Installation Instructions
(Available online at www.acscustomerservice.com)
Troubleshooting – Quick Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
No power to control box Plug in power cord. Check main disconnect.
Power switch is off Turn ON control box.
External fuse 1FU is blown Replace fuse 1FU.
No LED display
Internal fuse FU2 is blown Replace fuse FU2.
TB1 is disconnected/loose Reconnect or tighten TB1.
Loose wiring in control Check/tighten controller wiring.
Sterling is
displayed at
power-up, but
vacuum motor
doesn't start when
the START/STOP
key is pressed.
Control appears to
work, but vacuum
never starts.
Hopper does not
filh completely
Proximity switch
trips before tank is
full
Bin full sensor switch is tripped
Misaligned bin full sensor switch
magnet
Bin full sensor switch wiring is
loose/disconnected
Pickup wand not adjusted for material
flow characteristics
Filter is dirty/clogged Clean/replace filter as needed.
Vacuum motor unplugged Plug in vacuum motor.
Vacuum time set to zero (0) on Menu
1
Solid-state relay has failed Replace solid-state relay.
Wand not properly positioned in
material supply
Vacuum time is set too low Set Menu 1 to an appropriate value.
Pickup wand not adjusted for material
flow characteristics
Filter is dirty/clogged Clean/replace filter as needed.
Material residue buildup on proximity
sensor
Proximity sensor sensitivity is set too
high
Control wiring connections on circuit
board are loose.
Wait for machine bin material level to drop, then
restart the hopper loader.
Realign magnet.
Repair the wiring fault.
Adjust material probe to compensate for material see manual for more information.
Reset Menu 5 to an appropriate time.
Adjust material wand at material pickup point.
Adjust material probe to compensate for material see manual for more info.
Clean proximity sensor.
Reduce sensitivity of sensor.
Secure connections on circuit board.
Proportioning
valve doesn't shift
(PP models only)
Sterling Part No: 882.00349.00
2900 S. 160th Street • New Berlin, WI 53151 USA Bulletin No: CV1-335.01
Tel. 262.641.8610 • Fax 262.641.8653
No compressed air Connect to 80psi air supply.
Defective valve or solenoid Repair or replace as needed.
TB1 is disconnected/loose Tighten TB1 connections.