Afag NVD 3 Series User manual

Vibratory hopper unit
NVD 3 / NVD 4
Translation of operating and installation instructions
Copyright by Afag GmbH

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This operation instruction applies to:
Bestellnummer
NVD3/5
5,0 Liters
NVD3/5 230V/50Hz
50439542
NVD3/5 115V/60Hz
50439547
NVD4/10
10,0 Liters
NVD4/10 230V/50Hz
50439543
NVD4/10 115V/60Hz
50439548
NVD4/15
15,0 Liters
NVD4/15 230V/50Hz
50439544
NVD4/15 115V/60Hz
50439549
NVD4/20
20,0 Liters
NVD4/20 230V/50Hz
50439545
NVD4/20 115V/60Hz
50439550
NVD4/40
40,0 Liters
NVD4/40 230V/50Hz
50439546
NVD4/40 115V/60Hz
50439552
Version of Documentation: BA_NVD3-4_R06.0_EN.docx
Release: R06.0
Date: 16/05/2019

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Table of contents:
1Safety instructions..............................................................................................4
1.1 Notes on symbols and instructions ..............................................................................................................4
1.2 Basic safety information ..............................................................................................................................5
1.3 Intended use ................................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Notes for Pacemakers and Defibrillators .....................................................................................................6
2Description of the device....................................................................................7
2.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Functional description..................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Technical Data .............................................................................................................................................8
3Assembly instructions......................................................................................10
3.1 Transport ...................................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Installing the unit .......................................................................................................................................10
3.3 Power supply..............................................................................................................................................11
4Operating instructions......................................................................................12
4.1 Standard operation....................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Adjustments and settings of the NVD ........................................................................................................12
4.3 Setting the distance between the vibrating plate and the support base ...................................................13
4.4 Torques ......................................................................................................................................................14
5Maintenance instructions .................................................................................15
5.1 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................15
5.2 Cleaning .....................................................................................................................................................17
5.3 Replacing springs or spring packages ........................................................................................................18
5.4 Replacing the magnetic coil.......................................................................................................................19
5.5 Setting the air gap between magnetic coil and Anchor bolt......................................................................21
5.6 Wear and Spare parts ................................................................................................................................22
6Accessories .......................................................................................................23
6.1 Control device ............................................................................................................................................23
6.2 Address for orders......................................................................................................................................24
7Waste disposal ..................................................................................................24

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1 Safety instructions
1.1 Notes on symbols and instructions
Symbols: Assembly and commissioning must be carried out by qualified per-
sonnel only and according to these operating instructions.
Please observe the meaning of the following symbols and notes. They are grouped
into risk levels and classified according to ISO 3864-2.
DANGER
Indicates an immediate threatening danger.
Non-compliance with this information can result in death or seri-
ous personal injuries (invalidity).
WARNING
Indicates a possible dangerous situation.
Non-compliance with this information can result in death or seri-
ous personal injuries (invalidity).
CAUTION
Indicates a possibly dangerous situation.
Non-compliance with this information can result in damage to
property or light to medium personal injuries.
NOTE
Indicates general notes, useful operator tips and operating rec-
ommendations which don’t affect safety and health of the person-
nel.

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1.2 Basic safety information
This operating manual provides the basis for the safe use and operation of the vibrato-
ry feeder. This operating manual and, in particular, the included safety instructions
have to be observed by all individuals working with and on the vibratory hopper. In
addition, all rules and regulations regarding the accident prevention applicable for the
site of operation are to be complied with.
The operating manual must always be kept at the site of operation of the vibratory
hopper.
1.3 Intended use
The vibratory hopper is intended to store component parts of different sizes, forms and
types of material.
The workpieces must meet the following requirements in order to ensure a problem-
free feeding:
-they must be free of oil, grease and burrs
-they must not be sticky
-they must not be statically charged
-they must not be magnetic (no self-magnetism)
-they must be free of dirt and not be mixed with foreign parts
-rubber parts may be powdered with talcum
WARNING
The NVD may not be used:
a) in damply and wet area
b) in temperature lower than 10°C or higher than 45°C
c) in areas where readily flammable media are present
d) in areas where readily explosive media are present
e) in heavy polluted or dust- laden area
f) in aggressive area (e.g. saliferous atmosphere)