Gilson HM-540 User manual

HM-540
Gilson Automatic Soil Processor
HM-540
OPERATING MANUAL
Rev: 4/2022
PHONE: 800-444-1508 P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200
740-548-7298 Email: customerservice@gilsonco.com Product Web Page: globalgilson.com
FAX: 800-255-5314
740-548-5314

Gilson Automatic Soil Processor Manual 2
CONTENTS
Safety Instructions������������������������������������������������������������ 2
1.0 Introduction�������������������������������������������������������������� 3
2.0 Unpacking���������������������������������������������������������������� 3
2�1 InspectionofShipment��������������������������������������� 3
2�2 Uncrating������������������������������������������������������������� 3
3.0 Location & Installation��������������������������������������������� 3
3�1 Location��������������������������������������������������������������� 3
3�2 Installation����������������������������������������������������������� 3
4.0 Cleaning
4�1 RemovingRustInhibitor�������������������������������������� 3
4�2 DailyCleaning������������������������������������������������������ 3
5.0 Machine Connections & Setup�������������������������������� 3
5�1 ElectricalConnection������������������������������������������ 3
5�2 CompressedAirConnection������������������������������� 3
5�3 OperationsCheck������������������������������������������������ 4
5�4 Setup������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
5�4�1SamplePan����������������������������������������������� 4
5�4�2LowerScreenInserts��������������������������������� 4
5�4�3AirBlowGun���������������������������������������������� 4
6.0 Operation������������������������������������������������������������������4
7.0 Optional Equipment��������������������������������������������������4
8.0 Preventative Maintenance����������������������������������������4
8�1 Cleaning&Inspection����������������������������������������� 4
8�2 PVCWearStrips�������������������������������������������������� 4
9.0 Replacement Parts & Accessories���������������������������4
10.0 Technical Support�������������������������������������������������������4
Whetheryouaretheowner,employer,operator,ormain-
tenancepersonforthismachine,safetyisyourresponsi-
bility�Youareresponsibleforoperatingandmaintaining
this equipment in compliance with these instructions�
Review and completely understand the operating and
safetyinstructionsbeforeusingthismachine�
WARNING!
This machine operates on electric current and com-
pressedair�Improperoperationcouldresultininjury,
electricshock,electrocution,oranexplosion!
• Auser-suppliedsourceofclean,drycompressedairis
requiredtooperatethismachine�
• Ensurethemotorand otherelectricalcomponents are
properlyconfiguredforyourintendeduseandavailable
powersource�MotorsareNOTexplosion-proof�
• Checkelectricalwiringforlooseconnections,wornair
lines,andpinchedorfrayedwiringbeforeuse�
• Always use the factory-installed three-pronged plug
andconnectdirectlytoaproperlywiredandgrounded
three-pronged receptacle� Make sure the cord is lo-
catedwherenoonewilltriporgettangledinit�
• Disconnect and lock out the electrical power sup-
ply and the compressed air supply before performing
maintenanceandrepairs�
WARNING!
• DONOToperatethemachinewithouthavingallcovers
andcabinetinplace�
• DONOToperatethismachineunlessyouarequalified
andfamiliarwithitsoperation�
• Stopthemachineimmediatelyifexcessivenoise,vibra-
tion,ormachinemovementoccurs�
• Alwaysunplugordisconnectmachine fromthepower
sourceandcompressedairsupplywhentheunitisnot
inoperation�
• Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfrommovingpartsof
themachinewhileitisoperating�
• MOVING PARTS CAN CRUSH AND CUT – Keep
handsclearofmovingpartswhileoperatingmachinery!
• Always wear safety glasses and hearing protection
whenoperating,maintaining,orrepairingthismachine�
Wear safety
glasses when
using equipment.
CAUTION
Moving Parts
Can Crush and Cut.
Operate Carefully
WARNING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Gilson Automatic Soil Processor
HM-540 Operating Manual

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
TheGilsonHM-540AutomaticSoilProcessorisdesignedfor
fastandefficientpreparationofair-driedcohesivesoilsamples
for moisture-density relationship (Proctor) testing and other
geotechnical laboratory tests� Up to 40lb (18kg) of cohesive
soil can be processed in fifteen minutes through the No�4
screen�Thesampleismovedlaterallybetweentheupperand
lowerscreenswiththecoverinplace�Thesampleisreduced
without impacting particle integrity� The processor automati-
callyshutsoffwhenthecycleiscomplete�
2.0 UNPACKING
2.1 Inspection of Shipment
As soonasyourmachineisdelivered,inspectallcrates and
boxesforsignsoffreightorhandlingdamagebeforeuncrating
orunpacking�
Ifdamageisnoted,advisethefreightcarrierattimeofdelivery�
Ifseveredamageisnoted,refusetheshipmentduetofreight
damage�Ineithercase,adviseboththeshippingcompanyand
Gilson�Photographsarerecommended�
2.2 Uncrating
The HM-540 Automatic Soil Processor weighs over 500lb
(227kg)whencratedforshipping�Useappropriateequipment
andmanpowertouncrate,assemble,andinstalltheunit�Wear
safety glasses and work gloves� Save all packing materials
untilinspectioniscomplete�
TouncratetheSoilProcessor,followthesesteps:
• Remove metal straps from the shipping container with
suitablecutters�
• Removethetopofthebox/crate�
• Locatethepackinglistandcheckpartsandunitsagainst
thepackinglisttomakesuretheshipmentiscomplete�
• Remove wooden bracing and dunnage from the shipping
container�
• Do not remove wooden braces from inside the machine
untilthemachinehasbeenpermanentlyinstalled�
• Ifaccessoriesareincluded,unpackandremovethem�
• Cutallremainingbandsandremovethemfromthepallet�
3.0 LOCATION & INSTALLATION
3.1 Location
TheSoilProcessorshouldbelocatedinanareafreeofacidic
or contaminating fumes that could initiate corrosion on ma-
chinedsurfacesorelectricalcontacts�
Positionthemachinenearadedicated,groundedelectricalout-
letinanareawithaccesstoasupplyofclean,dry,compressed
air�Seeelectricalandpneumaticspecificationsbelow�
Afloor systemthat is flat,level,and sturdy is required for the
HM-540 Automatic Soil Processor� The machine weighs ap-
proximately500lb(227kg)andvibratesduringuse�
3.2 Installation
After placing the machine in the chosen location, use a car-
penter’sorsimilarbubbleleveltolevelit�Placethelevelalong
the frame of the machine� Adjust the industrial leveling feet
untilthemachineislevelside-to-sideandfront-to-back�
4.0 CLEANING
4.1 Removing Rust Inhibitor
The external surfaces ofyournewSoil Processorhavebeen
coated with a rust-preventative compound to protect it from
corrosionduringshippingandstorage�
Afterpositioningandinstallingyourmachine,therustinhibitor
mustberemovedpriortomakingtheelectricalandpneumatic
connections�
Caution:AlwaysusethecorrectPPE(PersonalProtective
Equipment)asspecifiedbythesolventmanufacturer�
• Dampenaclean,dryclothwithasuitablesafetysolvent
suchasCRCQuickCleanorsimilar�
NOTE: Do not soak cloth or rub painted surfaces vigor-
ously, as the solvent may attack the paint.
• Gently wipe the surfaces until tackiness is gone, then
gentlywipewithadrycloth�
4.2 Daily Cleaning
After each operational use, clean the processor with the
included compressed air hose or a shop vacuum and wipe
with a dry rag to prevent cross-contamination between soil
materials�
5.0 MACHINE CONNECTIONS & SETUP
TheHM-540SoilProcessorisanelectro-pneumaticmachine
and requires both an electrical connection and a supply of
compressedair�
5.1 Electrical Connection
• HM-540modelrequiresastandard120V,15amp,single-
phase,60Hz,groundedelectricaloutlet�
• HM-540Fmodeloperateson220V,50Hz�
Plugthepre-wiredcorddirectlyintotheappropriateelectrical
outlet�Donotuseextensioncords�
5.2 Compressed Air Connection
OperationofeachSoilProcessorrequiresanairsupplyrated
ataminimumof2CFM@90psi(57L/min@6�2bar),witha6gal
(22L) air receiver tank� An air compressor with greater CFM
capacityandlargerreceivertankwillcyclelessfrequently�
TheHM-540isequippedwitha1/4inquick-disconnectpneu-
matic fitting� Connect the air supply to the quick-disconnect

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supplyfitting�Anadditionalquick-disconnectfittingissupplied
toconnectanairhoseoradditionalsoilprocessorunits�
5.3 Operations Check
When installation, leveling, and electric and pneumatic con-
nectionsarecomplete:
• Liftthelidfullytoitsupperrestingposition�
• TurnthepowerrockerswitchtotheONposition�
• Ensurethatthescreenisoscillatingbackandforthinthe
machine�
• Adjustthepressureregulatortobetween85and90psi:
o Pulltheadjustmentknobouttochangepressuresettings�
o Adjustthepressureupordown�
o Presstheknobbackintoset�
• TurnthepowerrockerswitchtotheOFFposition�
5.4 Setup
5.4.1 Sample Pan
TheHM-540issuppliedwitha40qt(38L)capacitygalvanized
ironsamplepantocollecttheprocessedsoil�Inuse,thepanis
positionedinthetopshelfposition,directlyunderthescreen�
For faster sample processing, order additional SC-3 Sample
PansfromGilson�
5.4.2 Lower Screen Inserts
The HM-540 is supplied with a removable lower screen with
4�75mm (No�4) openings� Replacement screens are available
withopeningsof4�75mm(No�4),9�5mm(3/8in),or19mm(3/4in)�
5.4.3 Air Blow Gun
Anairblowgun,mountedtoacoiledaircompressorhose,is
includedwiththeSoilProcessorandconnectsdirectlytothe
pneumaticfittingontheunit�Thisaccessoryisconvenientfor
quickcleaningoftheprocessortoavoidcross-contamination
betweensoilsamples�
YourGilsonAutomaticSoilProcessorisnowreadyforuse�
6.0 OPERATION
• Liftthelidassemblytoopenthemachine�
• Placeacleansamplepaninthetopshelfposition,directly
underthescreen�
• Placeasoilsampledirectlyonthelowerscreen�Maximum
samplecapacityisabout0�5ft3(14L)ofsoil�Levelthema-
terialandremoveexposedrocksifpresent�Rocksgreatly
acceleratewearofthescreen�
• Close the lid and turn the power rocker switch ON� The
machine processes the soil and shuts off automatically
justbeforethelidgratingmakescontactwiththescreen�
• TurnthepowerrockerswitchOFFandliftthelid�
• Removethesample pan of processedsoil and cleanthe
screenasnecessary�
7.0 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
The soil processor comes standard with upper grating for
standardprocessingofdrysoils�
The soil processor is supplied with a 4�75mm (No�4) lower
screen insert� 9�5mm (3/8in) and 19�0mm (3/4in) screens are
alsoavailable�Seesection9�0formodelnumbers�
8.0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
8.1 Cleaning & Inspection
Athoroughcleaningandinspectionofallmovingpartsshould
beperformedontheSoilProcessorperiodically,dependingon
frequencyofuse�
8.2 PVC Wear Strips
Cleaning and inspection of the PVC wear strips should be
performedatleastannually:
• Disconnect electrical and compressed air supplies and
openlidassembly�
• Removethetwonutssecuring therightendtubetothe
insideoftheframe�Liftofftherightendtube�
• Disconnect the air cylinder from the slide frame weld-
mentbyremovingtheclevispin�
• Lift the screen and sliding frame weldment out of the
frame�
• RemovethetwogreyPVCplasticwearstrips�Cleanthe
stripsandassesstheircondition�Theslidingframeweld-
ment should slide against these strips with low friction�
Replacethestripsifnecessary�
• Cleantheareawherethestripsaremountedandallex-
posedareas�
• Reversetheprocesstoreinstallallitems�
9.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Contact Gilson to order replacement parts and accessories
forthesoilprocessor�
• WCA-540No�4MeshReplacementScreen
• WCA-5413/8inMeshReplacementScreen
• WCA-5423/4inMeshReplacementScreen
• SC-3GalvanizedSamplePan
10.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ContactGilsonTechnicalSupportforassistancewithap-
plications, operation, maintenance, or repair of the HM-540
AutomaticSoilProcessor�
• Telephone: 800-444-1508
• Email: techsupport@gilsonco�com
• Web:globalgilson�com
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