The potenometer (right hand rotary dial) is used for
both manual and automac operaons of the control. The
minutes for the automac side of the control are on the
outer labeling ring (5 minutes full clockwise, 30 minutes
full counterclockwise). On manual, the percent of speed is
from the very slowest (0% - full stop) full counterclockwise
to maximum speed (100%) full clockwise.
The on/o switch (circuit breaker included) is mounted in
the control le side panel.
A. Power Source-The control operates only on 110-120 volt
A.C. Plug the power cord into an appropriate grounded
outlet and connect the yellow twist-lock connector to
the connector on the extractor motor. The output of
this unit is 0 - 90 volts D.C. and must be used with 0 - 90
volt D.C. motors up to and including 1 H.P.
B. Power Switch-Turn the power switch “on” and note
that two lights are lit on the “visual display.” This power
switch incorporates a circuit breaker to protect the con-
trol from current overload. Should this circuit breaker
open, merely reset the power on switch to reset the
breaker. This switch should be shut o at the end of
each extracng day, and the start-stop switches may be
used between extractor loads.
C. Operator Control Center-The operator may select
manual or automac operaon. To make the selecon,
press the switch for the operaon desired. On automat-
ic (auto start) the light on the le of the visual display
will ash. On manual, the light on the right of the visual
display lights and stays lit while running on manual.
1. Manual Operaon-The reel speed on manual is con-
trolled by the dial on the upper right of the control. For
Manual Operaon, read the inside labeling. The 0-100
indicates percent of speed. 100% is approximately 280
rpm; therefore, 50% is approximately 140 rpm. To use
manual, merely set the speed desired and press manual
start. The extractor will advance to the set speed and
remain there. This speed may be varied at any me dur-
ing manual operaon by turning the dial.
2. Automac Operaon-Your cycle me may be varied
from 5-30 minutes. Automac operaon is obtained by
pressing auto start. The me of extractor operaon is
selected by the operator. To use the automac cycle, set
the complete extracng me desired using the rotary
dial. Read the outside scale (5 minutes full clockwise
to 30 minutes full counterclockwise) then press auto
start. The reel will begin rotang slowly and gradually
increase speed unl full speed is reached. This occurs
at 75% of the set cycle me. The reel connues at full
speed for the remainder of the cycle and automacally
shuts o. The manual brake may then be used to stop
the reel.
An internal selector switch allows the owner to select a
variety of automac cycles. The extractor can be precisely
controlled to allow for a variety of extracng condions
(temperature—moisture level—type of honey—condion of
frames). Your control comes preset for “average’ operang
condions for your size extractor and will be the proper set-
ng for 80 - 95% of extracng condions. (This switch should
be changed for special condions only). However, for your
parcular extracng job, a dierent operaon characterisc
may be desired.
To select a dierent operang characterisc, remove the six
phillips head screws holding the cover in place. Be sure the
control is unplugged from its Power Source. Li the boom
edge of the cover up turning it completely upside down as if
using the top of the cover as a hinge. In the upper le of the
upside down cover, you’ll see a small selector switch with a
center arrow and screw driver slot. Around the outer edge,
the leers A-F and the numbers 0-9 appear. The arrow will
be poinng at one of these characters. By referring to the
charts below, you may select an operang characterisc just
right for your extracng condions. For assistance, call your
local Dadant Branch Manager.
For “average” operaon, the selector switch is set on “B” for
a 30-frame, on “E” for a 60-frame, and on “D” for a Honey
Master. (The larger the extractor, the slower the acceleraon
and starng and ending speeds).
