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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 1 of 49 Operation and Installation Instructions Self-Contained Material Loader (Compressed Air Venturi Type) SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Bulletin No.: CV6-600 Part No.: 882.00685.00 Effective: 7/2007 SVL-A SVL-C SVL-B[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 2 of 49 The manufacturer retains all rights to change th e information in these operating instructions at any time without notice. We assume no liability for any errors or direct or indirect damage resulting in context with these operating instructions. Copying, transl[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 3 of 49 Shipping Information Unpacking and Inspection You should inspect your equipment for possible shipping damage. Thoroughly check the equipment for any damage that might have occurred in transit, such as broken or loose wiring and components, loose hardware and mo[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 4 of 49 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Safety Instructions ................................................... 6 1-1 How to Use This Manual ............................................................................................. 6 Safety Symbols Used in this Manual [...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 5 of 49 CHAPTER 6: TECHNICAL DATA ............................................. 10 * Optional 230 V, AC, PE, 50/60 Hz..................................................................................... 10 6-1 Dimension Sheet ...........................................[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 6 of 49 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions 1-1 How to Use This Manual Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your loading system. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance equipment produ[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 7 of 49 DANGER! DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING! WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Caut[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 8 of 49 1-3 For Your Safety How to Use This Manual • Please read this manual carefully before initial operation. Understandin g the instructions and equipment will help to avoid injuries as well as damage to equipment. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 9 of 49 • Observe the safety instructions for the connected units. Maintenance Responsibility • Before beginning maintenance work:  Assign a supervisor.  Inform all other responsible operating personnel.  Turn off the main power supply.(If required)  Se[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 10 of 49 Chapter 2: Inst allation 2-1 General Information Unpack all parts of the single conveyor unit and make sure that every thing is available: • One material receiver with level sensor • Correct type of mounting flange (direct mount, bin mount, or sight glass [...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 11 of 49 Figure 2.2: SVL-B Parts Shown w i th option al sight glass assembly Figure 2.3: SVL-C Parts Shown w i th option al sight glass assembly OR OR OR[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 12 of 49 2-2 Installing the Material Receiver The self contained material loader can be installed directly on the processing machine. Make sure that all connections are tight so that the conveying performance is not impaired. The material receiver is equipped with a mo[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 13 of 49 Sight Glass Mounting Flange[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 14 of 49 Figure 2.5: Flange Mount Figure 2.7: Sight Glass Mount to Di g ital Dosin g Feede r Figure 2.6: Sight Glass Mount Figure 2.8: Standard Mount for SF-1 Feeder Note: Optional cover adapters may be required.[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 15 of 49 2-3 Installing the Control Assembly Install the control assembly at a freely accessible site. Check the length of the connection cable and the length of the supplied hoses to the venturi assemblies. During installation of equipment, check the length of the air[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 16 of 49 2-4 Connecting the Compressed Air Supply Before connecting the compressed air supply, check the following:  Check compressed air piping for correct installation and assembly.  Check the fittings, length and quality of the hose connections for agreement w[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 17 of 49 2-5 Connecting Material Lines Typical SVL Loader installations use flex hose to connect the loader to th e venturi. Caution! The material hose should be as straight as possible. Avoid loops and S-curves in flexible hose. This can hurt conveying performance. 1.[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 18 of 49 SVL-C (Two inlet) Installation Any SVL loader may be equipped for “ratio” or proportioning loading so that two materials (usually virgin and regrind) may be loaded simultaneously. The equipment for this function consists of a “Y” tube and coupler that [...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 19 of 49 2-6 Electrical Connection The operating voltage is 115 or 230 VAC, AC, PE, 50/60 Hz. Special voltages available by request. The connected load is approximately 2 Watts. The connection is made using a main connector. A separate protection of the socket is not n[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 20 of 49 Chapter 3: Functional Description 3-1 Operational Summary Once the control switch(s) is turned on, the SVL loader uses a solid state sensor to determine if material is needed at the material destination (hopper, bin, sight glass, etc.) If the sensor “sees”[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 21 of 49 3-2 Method of Functioning The self-contained venturi loader works according to the Venturi Principle. An external compressed air supply is needed to provide the source of compressed air. A venturi device (A) is integrated in the venturi assembly. The venturi c[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 22 of 49 3-3 Control Assembly A. The unit is switched ON and OFF at the control. B. At the regulator, the operating pressure is adjusted. A filter/separator is integrated into the control. C. Regularly inspect the compressed air filter to make sure that it is clean and[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 23 of 49 Chapter 4: Setup 4-1 Preparations  Check to see if the venturi assembly is inserted in the material to be conveyed.  Verify compressed air connections are properly installed.  Switch the compressed air supply ON at the compressed air source.  Check[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 24 of 49 adjusted first for optimum flow, as described above. Since regrind material is typically more difficult to load than virgin material, it will take more compressed air (a higher setting on the regulator) than virgin material. Once regrind is adjusted, then the [...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 25 of 49 4-4 Basic Setting of the F illing Level in the Conveyor Hopper The filling level in the conveyor hopper is mainly determined by the level sensor. Figure 4.1: Conveyor Hopper Function and features: • Capacitive level switch for monitoring and dry bulk materia[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 26 of 49 Programming: Overview of the modes and their basic functions: • Operating mode: Normal operating mode. In this mode all normal sensor functions are active. • Adjustment mode: Setting of the switchi ng threshold by empty and full adjustment. • Locking mod[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 27 of 49 Full adjustment After empty adjustment the full state is to be achieved, if possible, so that the unit switches. The full adjustment can be repeated as often as you like. The stored value for the em pty state is not overwritten by the full adjustment. Afte r a[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 28 of 49 Unlocking When the programming pushbutton is released the unit is unlo cked and all programming functions are active again. Error messages If empty or full adjustment cannot be made, the red LED fla shes quickly at about 8 Hz after the adjustment attempt (adju[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 29 of 49 Set-up / Operation: Check the safe functioning of the unit. To do so, bring about a sens or response by taking suitable measures. Display by LEDs: The red LED becomes active for a short time during the change between "medium not present" and "me[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 30 of 49 Chapter 5: Maintenance Preparations  Please observe the maintenance intervals.  Before starting maintenance work, clean the equipment of oil, fuel or lubricants.  Ensure that materials and incidentals required for operation as well as spare parts are [...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 31 of 49 5-2 Cleaning the Conveying Filter WARNING! Disconnect power air sources. Always disconnect the main power source and compressed air source before removing the filter. This prevents the loader from starting during servicing, which could cause injury from flying[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 32 of 49 4. Install/reinstall the filter. Firmly press down on the filter to make sure a good seal is provided around the entire perimeter of the filter module. The filter should fit evenly on the top of the loader body. 5-3 Cleaning the Comp ressed Air Filter The comp[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 33 of 49 Disassembly 1. Remove the filter cartridge (A). 2. Blow out the filter cartridge (A) from the inside out using compressed air or replace the filter. 3. Open the toggle-type fastener (SVL-B, SVL-C models) (C) and fold the hopper lid upward. 4. Check the screen [...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 34 of 49 5-4 Troubleshooting PROBLEM REMEDY (See Test Steps Below) The unit is not conveying and is not active. A, B, G, H The unit is not conveying; the compressed air valve is activated when the device is switched on. C, D, E, F, N The unit is not conveying; the comp[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 35 of 49 -Notes-[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 36 of 49 Chapter 6: T echnical Dat a Maximum througput: 475 lbs/h (149.7 kg/hr) Weight: Approx. 6.61 lbs. (3 kg) Operating voltage:* 115 V, AC, PE, 50/60 Hz (standard) Special voltage on request Connected load: Approx. 2 W Total noise level: < 75 dB (A) Compressed a[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 37 of 49 6-1 Dimension Sheet Figure 6.1: SVL-A[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 38 of 49 Dimensions and data are not binding. All dimensions are in inches . All data are subject to change. Figure 6.2: SVL-B[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 39 of 49 Dimensions and data are not binding. All dimensions are in inches. All data are subject to change. Figure 6.3: SVL-C[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 40 of 49 Figure 6.4: SVL-D[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 41 of 49 6-2 Spare Parts Lists . Figure 6.5: SVL-A[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 42 of 49 Figure 6.6: SVL-B[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 43 of 49 Figure 6.7: SVL-C[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 44 of 49 Figure 6.8: Control Assembly Control Mounting Bracket[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 45 of 49 Figure 6.9: Wand Assembly[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 46 of 49 Figure 6.10: Take-Off Wand Assembly[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 47 of 49 6-3 Quick Start Guide –SVL Self Contained Material Loader  Unpack all parts. Check for the following:  Material receiver with level sensor and mounting option  Control Assembly(s)  Venturi assembly(s)  Vinyl flexible hose(s)  Compressed air[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 48 of 49 Technical Assistance Parts Department Call toll-free 7am–5pm CST [800] 423-3183 or [ 262 ] 641-8610, Fax [262] 641-8653 The ACS Customer Service Group will pr ovide your company with g enuine OEM quality parts manufactured to engineering design specification[...]

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    SVL-A, SVL-B, SVL-C, & SVL-D Self-Contained Material Loaders - Venturi Style 49 of 49[...]