Cleveland DC User manual

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4544 Hinckley Industrial Pkwy.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-241-7157
800-221-3298
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DC VIBRATORS MANUAL
DC Vibrator Manual
Installation, Manual & Maintenance
The Cleveland Vibrator Co. line of DC
Electric Vibrators for Truck & Trailer
Unloading applications feature a wide
range of force outputs and construction
types for handling tougher material ow
challenges. Our DC Vibrators comes
in forces from 80 lbf. all the way up to
3500 lbf., making this product line a
perfect solution for handling any load
size within your truck or trailer hopper,
spreader or screener.
WHAT'S INSIDE
• Electrical Requirements
• Wiring Instructions
• Installation Procedures
• Mounting Locations
• Performance Data
• Troubleshooting

DC Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing DC Electric Vibrators from the Cleveland Vibrator
Company. Please review all installation, maintenance, operation, and model
specic information carefully before use. If any assistance is required, do
not hesitate to call our sales department with questions: 1.800.221.3298
Introduction 1
Installation 2-4
Proper Welding Tips 5
Wiring Diagram 6
Wiring Instructions 7-8
Performance Data 9
Maintenance Checks 9
Bolt Torque Chart 10
Troubleshooting 11

DC Manual
1. Read this entire manual and follow all installation and operating
instructions.
2. Always use a proper ground cable.
3. Always use a safety cable to attach the vibrator to an independent
stronghold. Do not operate the vibrator on an empty structure. This can
damage the structure or the vibrator.
4. If a truck battery is used to power the vibrator, the vehicle engine
should remain running while the vibrator is in use. Keep all ancillary
equipment such as air conditioners turned o while operating the
vibrator.
5. Do not operate the vibrator with the cover removed or if any fasteners
are missing.
6. Disconnect or lock out the electrical supply before performing
maintenance on the vibrator.
MOUNTING ON TRUCK BED
Mount each vibrator on an independent channel
iron. Locate the channel iron as close as possible to
the material ow problem area. The most common
Installation
• Vibrators have a ~5 ft. radius of inuence on material and structure
• Vibration transfers better through curves than through corners
• When in doubt where to place a vibrator, think about where your problem
point is and make sure vibration gets to it

Installation
ORIENTATION OF VIBRATOR
The vibrator should be mounted with the shaft horizontal and the DC motor
on the right when looking at the application from outside the structure with
the direction of material ow from top to bottom. This will provide the proper
Do not weld ends
of channel iron
Welds
Stitch
Channel Iron
Do not weld ends
of channel iron
Channel
Iron
H
⅔ of H
⅓ of H
SINGLE VIBRATOR
Install a channel iron stiener on
the outside of the sloping wall 1/3
the distance above the discharge
THREE VIBRATORS
Install channel iron stieners mounted
120° apart. Install the rst vibrator
on the outside of the sloping wall 1/4
the distance above the discharge
opening. Install the second vibrator
on a separate channel iron at 1/2
the distance above the discharge
opening. Install the third vibrator on
the remaining channel iron at 3/4
¾ of H
½ of H
¼ of H

Installation
MULTIPLE VIBRATORS
Use more than one vibrator when the diameter or width of any wall is greater
TWO VIBRATORS ON ROUND OR SQUARE HOPPERS
Install channel iron stieners 180° apart. Install one vibrator on the outside
of the sloping wall 1/3 the distance above the discharge opening. Install the
second vibrator on the outside of the opposite sloping wall 2/3 the distance
above the discharge opening.
TWO VIBRATORS ON RECTANGULAR HOPPERS
Install channel iron stieners on opposite sides of the long walls. Install one
vibrator on the outside of the sloping wall 1/3 the distance from the dis-
charge opening. Install the second vibrator on the outside of the opposite
sloping wall 2/3 the distance above the discharge opening. When only one
wall slopes, mount both stieners on it. Equally space the stieners on the
wall. Place one vibrator 1/3 above the discharge opening on one channel
H
⅔ of H
⅔ of H
⅔ of H
⅓ of H
H
⅔ of H
⅓ of H
Small Hopper
Hopper Diameter
<8 ft.
Medium Hopper
Hopper Diameter
8-15 ft.
2 Units
Large Hopper
Hopper Diameter
>15 ft.
3 Units

• Never continuously weld
• Leave the corners free of weld
• The thickness of the weld should
be at least as thick as the minimum
thickness of either the bin wall or the
mounting channel
For example: if welding our SMP-2 on
a 1/4" thick bin wall, use a weld that
is at least 1/4" thick
• It is the responsibility of the welder
to know the thickness of the bead
and the penetration of the weld into both the channel and the bin wall.
Penetration is critical. Too deep, the weld will go through the bin wall.
Too shallow, the mounting channel hopper joint will fail
• It is suggested to have an equal 1:1 ratio of weld bead to gap between
welds.
For example: if an SMP-2 is being installed, we suggest 2” beads then 2”
Do not weld the ends of the channel iron - this
allows the vibrational force to "escape". Solid
welded ends trap the force which can cause stress
Stitch weld
channel iron
6-5/8" x 3 x 4.1 lb/ft
Piggy-back
channel iron
Do not mount the vibrator
directly to the structure wall.
Use a channel iron stiener
for proper mount rigidity
and as the transducer of the
The key to successful vibration is a proper mount because rotary vibration
resonates the material inside the structure, when the vibrator is mounted
correctly. The vibrator should appear motionless. There should not be a large
Proper Welding Techniques

Wiring Instructions
Ground Truck Bed to
Chassis using exible
Ground Vibrator to
Channel or Truck Bed
Solenoid Mount with the
cap down. Place solenoid
where most convenient
Use Momentary Push Button Switch
Use Maintained Contact Pull On Switch

Wiring Instructions
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
The MG 12V DC models require a 12 volt/25 amp DC power source and the
MG 24V DC models require a 24 volt/12.5 amp DC power source. Maximum
ambient temperature is 130°F (54°C).
TRUCK DUMP BODY APPLICATIONS
Continuous operation can run down the vehicle battery. Keep the vehicle
engine running during vibrator use. Time for the vehicle alternator to
recharge the battery between vibrator ON cycles might be required.
Increasing the vehicle engine speed (rpm) might be necessary during
vibrator operation if the vibrator draws more current than the vehicle’s
alternator can produce when the engine is idling. Do not operate the
vehicle’s air conditioner or other ancillary equipment while the vibrator is
running.
CONTROLLING VIBRATOR SPEED
A rheostat can be used to control the speed of DC electric vibrators.
Operating the vibrator at lower voltages will slow the speed of the vibrator,
reduce the force of the vibrator, and enhance the bearing life (a 10%
decrease in speed increases the bearing life by 50%). If using a rheostat
to control the vibrator speed, reduce the speed using the rheostat until
material ow stops. Gradually increase the voltage until the speed of the
To assist in the installation Cleveland Vibrator Company oers DC Electric
Accessory Kits include:
• Push button switch (intermittent use) or pull on switch (continuous
use)
• Solenoid (12V or 24V)
• 25 feet of AWG #6 cable with terminal and hardware to connect to
the vibrator
• Terminal to connect the cable to the solenoid

Wiring Instructions
1. Be sure all the equipment is all rated for the same voltage
2. Be sure the negative battery terminal is properly grounded to the
truck chassis.
3. Connect the positive battery terminal to the large input terminal on
the solenoid using AWG #6 cable or heavier.
4. Ground the small input terminal on the solenoid to the truck chassis
or the negative battery terminal using AWG #16 wire or heavier.
5. Connect the large output terminal of the solenoid to the power
terminal on the vibrator using AWG #6 cable or heavier. The DC
Electric Vibrator Accessory kits include the solenoid and 25 feet of
cable with the necessary terminal and connectors to do this.
6. Connect the appropriate switch to the small output terminal on the
solenoid using AWG #16 wire or heavier. Use a push button switch
for intermittent use and a pull on switch for continuous use. The
appropriate switch is included in the DC Electric Vibrator Accessory
kits.
7. Connect the other side of the switch to the positive battery terminal
using AWG #16 wire or heavier.
8. Connect the ground terminal found on the end cover of the vibrator
motor to the mount channel or truck bed using AWG #6 cable or
WIRING TO POWER SOURCE AND SWITCHING
ALL wires and cables connecting to the vibrator should have some
slack.
The vibrator must be properly grounded. A heavy duty ground cable
or strap should be used to complete the electrical circuit between
the truck bed and the truck frame to insure proper grounding and
operation.
For non-truck applications, mount the solenoid & switch where most
convenient.
CAUTION!
12 Volt Battery
OR
24 Volt Battery
12 Volt Vibrator 24 Volt Vibrator
12 Volt Solenoid 24 Volt Solenoid

Performance Data
12 & 24 VOLT DC VIBRATORS PERFORMANCE DATA
Vibrator
Model
Speed
(RPM)
Force
(lbs/kN)
Voltage
(V)
Amp
Draw
Duty
Cycles
Temp
Rating
(F°)
DC-Z-80 2900
80 lbs 12V
DC 7Continuous Duty
-20 F° to
70 F°
0.36 kN
DC-Z-200 4800 200 lbs 12V
DC 20 30 Minutes On 15 Minutes O
-20 F° to
40 F°
0.89 kN
MG-400-12 5400 455 lbs 12V DC 25 Continuous
Duty
Up to
110 F°
2.03 kN
MG-800-12 5400 845 lbs 12V DC 25 Contunous Duty Up to
110 F°
3.76 kN
MG-1200-12 5400 1193 lbs 12V DC 25 Contunous Duty Up to
110 F°
5.03 kN
MG-400-24 5400 455 lbs 24V DC 13 Contunous Duty Up to
110 F°
2.03 kN
MG-800-24 5400 845 lbs 24V DC 13 Contunous Duty Up to
110 F°
3.76 kN
MG-1200-24 5400 1193 lbs 24V DC 13 Contunous Duty Up to
110 F°
5.03 kN
MG-3500 4000 3500 lbs 12V
DC 60 10 Minutes On 60 Minutes O
-4 F° to
122 F°
15.57 kN
Maintenance Checks
MAINTENANCE
The MG DC vibrators require very little maintenance. These vibrators are
equipped with shielded bearings that are permanently lubricated at the
factory. No lubrication is required. Periodically check for loosening of the
mount.

Bolt Torque Chart
DIAMETER &
THREADS PER
INCH
STRESS
AREA IN
SQUARE
INCHES
TENSILE
STRENGTH
MINIMUM
KSI
PROOF
LOAD IN
POUNDS
CLAMP
LOAD IN
POUNDS
TORQUE
DRY IN
FOOT
POUNDS*
TORQUE
LUBRICATED
IN FOOT
POUNDS**
1/4 • 20 .0318 120 2,700 2,020 8 6.3
1/4 • 28 .0364 120 3,100 2,320 10 7.2
5/16 • 18 .0524 120 4,450 3,340 17 13
5/16 • 24 .0580 120 4,900 3,700 19 14
3/8 • 16 .0775 120 6,600 4,950 30 23
3/8 • 24 .0878 120 7,450 5,600 35 25
7/16 • 14 .1063 120 9,050 6,780 50 35
7/16 • 20 .1187 120 10,100 7,570 55 40
1/2 • 13 .1419 120 12,100 9,050 75 55
1/2 • 20 .1599 120 13,600 10,200 85 65
9/16 • 12 .1820 120 15,500 11,600 110 80
9/16 • 18 .2030 120 17,300 12,950 120 90
5/8 • 11 .226 120 19,200 14,400 150 110
5/8 • 18 .256 120 21,800 16,350 170 130
3/4 • 10 .334 120 28,400 21,300 260 200
3/4 • 16 .373 120 31,700 23,780 300 220
7/8 • 9 .462 120 39,300 29,450 430 320
7/8 • 14 .509 120 43,300 32,450 470 350
1 • 8 .606 120 51,500 38,600 640 480
1 • 14 .679 120 57,700 43,300 720 540
1-1/8 • 7 .763 105 56,500 42,300 790 590
1-1/8 • 12 .856 105 63,300 47,500 890 670
1-1/4 • 7 .969 105 71,700 53,800 1,120 840
1-1/4 • 12 1.073 105 79,400 59,600 1,240 930
1-1/2 • 6 1.405 105 104,000 78,000 1,950 1,460
NOTE: Torque Values For 1-3/4” Diameter Bolts Are The Same As 1-1/2” Diameter Values
*Use these values if you do not lubricate the bolt.
**Use these values if we supplied equipment with vibrator drive(s) attached.

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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Vibrator will not
operate
Poor electrical
connections
Check to make sure all electrical connections,
including ground connections, are secure and
free of corrosion. Check switch to ensure it is
making contact
Field/Armature is
locked up
Disconnect and check to make sure shaft turns
freely
Vibrator starts
but fails to
continue to
operate
Battery is low
Recharge battery. Keep engine running while
operating vibrator. Turn o other accessories
using battery
Brushes are worn Replace brushes in motor
Short circuit in motor
windings Replace motor
Vibrator makes
too much noise
Inadequate mount
Be sure all mounting bolts are tight and that
mount is rigid and secure. Be sure all mounting
instructions are followed
Bearing failure
(squealing noise) Replace bearings
Loose cover or motor Be sure all bolts securing the cover and the
motor to the vibrator housing are secure
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Cleveland Vibrator Company industrial vibrators are warranted for 1 year from the date of
shipment, if the unit is installed and operated in accordance with the factory instructions. The