KSI SC Pro Owner's manual

SC Pro Applicator
Owner/Operator’s Manual

Owner/Operator’s Manual
Revision Date: October 25, 2021
Prepared By:
KSi
2345 U Road
Sabetha, KS 66534
Office Telephone: [phone]

Table of Contents
1 - INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 1
SAFETY 1ST........................................................................................................................................... 1
GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 2
2 –LIMITED WARRANTY.......................................................................................... 3
3 –SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................... 5
WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT?........................................................................................................... 5
SIGNAL WORDS:................................................................................................................................... 5
GENERAL SAFETY STATEMENTS ......................................................................................................... 6
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SEQUENCE .................................................................................................. 7
PINCH POINTS....................................................................................................................................... 7
SHIELDS AND GUARDS.......................................................................................................................... 7
BEWARE OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS ................................................................................................... 7
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (P.P.E.).................................................................................... 8
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 8
4 –INSTALLING SAFETY SIGNS ........................................................................... 10
5 –OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 15
OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................................................................... 15
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN................................................................................................................... 15
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................... 15
SMX CONVEYOR MIXING BAFFLES .................................................................................................. 15
AIR PURGE.......................................................................................................................................... 16
LIQUID PLUMBING.............................................................................................................................. 16
DAILY BEST PRACTICES..................................................................................................................... 16
6 –MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................... 17
SCALE ................................................................................................................................................. 17
ATOMIZER .......................................................................................................................................... 19
SMX CONVEYOR................................................................................................................................ 21
LIQUID STANDS .................................................................................................................................. 22
7 –CLEANING ............................................................................................................. 23
ATOMIZER .......................................................................................................................................... 23
SMX CONVEYOR................................................................................................................................ 24
CLEANING PROCEDURE OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 25
8 –TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 26
9 –PARTS...................................................................................................................... 29
HOW TO ORDER PARTS...................................................................................................................... 29

10 –GENERAL DIMENSIONS / SPECS .................................................................. 42
CAPACITY ........................................................................................................................................... 43
DRIVE UNIT ........................................................................................................................................ 43
CONVEYOR LENGTH .......................................................................................................................... 43
11 –DAILY BEST PRACTICES ................................................................................ 44
AUTOMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 44
EQUIPMENT CHECK ........................................................................................................................... 44
CALIBRATION ..................................................................................................................................... 45
PRIME LIQUID LINES.......................................................................................................................... 45

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1 - Introduction
Document Scope and purpose, and general responsibilities.
hank you for purchasing your new SC Pro Applicator from KSi Conveyors. We are pleased to have
you as a customer, and hope you will enjoy many years of productive service from our products and
staff.
Please read and understand this manual before operating the equipment. Pay special attention to the safety
information to protect yourself from harm. If you need information beyond what can be found in the manual,
please give our friendly staff a call at 888 KSI-CONV.
Safety 1st
Replace missing guards and shields FREE OF CHARGE!
KSi Applicators are built to provide many years of dependable service to our customers through durable
craftsmanship.
One of the most important aspects of KSi engineering is its SAFETY 1st design throughout all product lines.
At KSi, safety is NO ACCIDENT!
That is why KSi has implemented its SAFETY 1st program. Should you ever need guards, shields, safety
decals or owner/operator manuals, simply contact KSi and we will supply you with them FREE OF CHARGE!
If you need any of the above listed safety items or have safety questions, please contact KSi:
454 N State Route 49
Cissna Park IL 60924
Ph: 815-457-2403
888-574-2668
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General Information
A. KSi reserves the right to improve its product whenever possible and practical to do so. We reserve
the right to change, improve, and modify products at any time without obligation to make changes,
improvements, and modifications on equipment previously sold.
B. When receiving merchandise, it is important to check the quantity of parts and their descriptions
with the packing list enclosed with each package. All claims for freight damage or shortage must
be made with the consignee within ten (10) days from the date of the occurrence of freight
damage. The consignee should accept the shipment after noting the damage or loss.
C. KSi does not make any guarantees on self-cleanout or the cross contamination of seed of any kind
for their applicators. Manual cleanout will be required.

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2 – Limited Warranty
KSi Conveyors 2 Year Limited Warranty
What Does This Warranty Cover?
KSi will warranty our equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
usage and conditions.
What Does This Warranty Not Cover?
The warranty does not cover equipment that has been damaged by:
•Normal wear and tear;
•Misuse, abuse, or accident;
•Failure to follow the operating instructions or maintenance protocols that we provided;
•Any improper or unauthorized repairs or modifications to the equipment; or
•Fire, flood, "acts of God,” or other contingencies beyond our control.
How Long Does the Coverage Last?
The warranty period for new equipment lasts for 24 months after the delivery date.
What Will We Do to Correct Problems?
KSi will repair or replace the equipment covered by this warranty at no charge. Service trip and travel
expenses will incur additional charges.
How Do You Get Service?
•If something goes wrong with your equipment, call your Dealer or KSi Conveyors Parts &
Services. Your dealer or KSi will ask for the equipment’s serial number and a description of
the problem. KSi will determine whether the equipment is covered under warranty.
•If the problem can be resolved by providing a replacement part, your dealer or KSi will ship or
deliver the part. Expedited services will incur additional charges. You may be required to
return the defective equipment.
•If the problem requires a service call, your dealer or KSi will schedule a service visit at a
mutually convenient time. Expedited services will incur additional charges.
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•You will be invoiced for any service or parts provided if we determine that the equipment is
not covered under this warranty or the problem was due to one of the disqualifying causes in
the section entitled “What Does This Warranty Not Cover” on page 3.
What Will KSi Not Do?
KSi will not be liable for any amount that exceeds the amount you paid for the Equipment. However
arising, we will not be liable for:
•Expenses incurred without our written authorization;
•Direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, such as the loss of anticipated profits or
benefits;
•Loss or cross contamination of any seed, treatment fluid, or other materials used with the
equipment; or
•Modifications or erection defects that create structural or storage quality problems.
We make no warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose.
How Does State Law Relate to This Warranty?
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.
Who is Covered?
Only the original end user of the product is covered by this Warranty.

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3 – Safety Information
Tips for safe operation of KSi Applicators
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on KSI Applicators and in
the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or
death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.
Why is SAFETY important?
The Three Best Reasons
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost $$
Accidents Can be Avoided
Signal Words:
Note the use of signal words Danger, Warning and Caution with the safety messages. The appropriate
signal word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER –Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components
that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING –Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
CAUTION –Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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General Safety Statements
1. KSi’s principal concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with seed handling
equipment. We want to keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe
operating procedures and some problems which may be encountered by the operator and other
personnel.
2. As the owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards, and
precautions exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or that are in the area.
Safety precautions may be required from the personnel. Avoid any alteration to the equipment.
Such alterations may produce a very dangerous situation, where serious injury or death may occur.
3. This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable
regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be
consulted before installations are made.
4. Untrained operators subject themselves and others to the possibility of serious injury or death.
NEVER ALLOW untrained personnel to operate this equipment.
5. Keep children and other unqualified personnel out of the working area at all times.
6. NEVER start equipment until ALL persons are clear of the work area.
7. Be sure ALL operators are adequately rested and prepared to perform all functions of operating
this equipment.
8. Keep hair, loose clothing, and shoestrings away from rotating and moving parts. Never wear
loose-fitting clothing when working around equipment.
9. NEVER allow any person intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol to operate the
equipment.
10. Make sure someone is nearby who is aware of the proper shutdown sequence in the event of an
accident or emergency.
11. NEVER work alone.
12. ALWAYS think before acting. NEVER act impulsively around the equipment.
13. Make sure ALL equipment is locked in position before operating.
14. Keep hands and feet away from the applicator intake and other moving parts.