MTP 1700 Series User manual

SERIES 1700
BATCH TYPE
BEDDING DISPENSER
USER MANUAL
61301604169 Rev. A

SERIES 1700
BATCH TYPE
BEDDING
DISPENSER
USER MANUAL
Getinge/Castle, Inc.
1777 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, New York 14623-3133
Phone: [phone] USA
Facsimile: [phone]

USER MANUAL 61301604169
Rev. A (09/08/2000)—New release
Related Publications:
Customer Manual—keyed to the customer’s specific serial number
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS & NOTES IN MANUAL
The following symbols with related notes appear in this manual.
“Warning”notes alert the user to the possibility of personal injury.
“Caution”notes alert the user to the possibility of damage to the equipment.
“Notes”alert the user to pertinent facts and conditions.
This manual contains proprietary information of Getinge/Castle, Inc. It shall
not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of
Getinge/Castle, Inc.
and are registered trademarks of Getinge/Castle, Inc.
Copyright ©2000 by Getinge/Castle, Inc.
WARNING
CAUTION
Castle
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Table of Contents
Safety Features
WARNINGS SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
PERSONNEL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Grid Safety Shut-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Top Cover Safety Shut-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Load Conveyor Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Section 1 General Description
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
DISPENSER COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Chutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Compressor (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Conveyor (not shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Conveyor Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Dispenser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Dust Collector (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Exhaust Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Filling Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
GFI Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Grease Manifold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Mains Disconnect (not shown). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Push Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
PROCESSING DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

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Section 2 The Control Panel
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
CONTROL PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
POWER Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
POWER Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
FILL TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
MANUAL DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
MANUAL DISPENSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
DUST COLLECTOR (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Section 3 Operating Instructions
PREPARING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Daily Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Refilling The Storage Bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Compatible Bedding Types* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Timer Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Using the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
End Of Daily Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
EMERGENCIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Emergency Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Emergency Power Shutoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Section 4 aintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Consumable Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Section 5 Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
TO CLEAR THE CONVEYOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

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Section 6 Installation Instructions
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
INSTALLATION OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
TECHNICAL DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
General Notes On Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
UNCRATING AND INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
MACHINE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Equipment Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Leveling The Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
MACHINE STARTUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Fill the storage bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Check manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Check automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Section 7 Options
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
MOST COMMON OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Dust Collection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

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Series 1700 Bedding Dispensers
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Safety Features
WARNINGS SU ARY
The following warnings apply to general operation of the
bedding dispenser. Keep them in mind as you operate the
unit:
•
FALL HAZARD:
Areas located immediately around the bedding
dispenser may become a fall hazard due to water drippage.
For a safe environment, ensure the floor is kept clean and
dry.
•
PERSONAL HAZARD AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
: Safe and efficient
operation of this equipment requires scheduled preventative
maintenance. Routine adjustments and replacement of parts
by other than authorized maintenance personnel may result
in personal injury or cause the equipment to perform to less
than its capabilities.
•
SHOCK HAZARD
: Before performing any service or
maintenance on the bedding dispenser, disconnect all utilities
and follow the lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safety
and prevent accidental shock.
PERSONNEL SAFETY
The following safety features have been installed to protect the operator.
Grid Safety Shut-off The grid has an automatic safety shut-off switch. Removing the grid
activates the safety shut-off switch and stops the conveyor drive.
Top Cover Safety Shut-off The top cover has an automatic safety shut-off switch. Removing the top
cover activates the safety shut-off switch and stops the conveyor drive.
Load Conveyor Clutch The load conveyor is driven through a clutch to prevent motor failure in the
unlikely event that the conveyor becomes jammed and/or obstructed. The
clutch has been properly set by Getinge/Castle, Inc., upon shipment of the
unit and should only be adjusted by an authorized service technician that is
familiar with the equipment.
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LABELS
The following labels on the Control Box and Power Box alert service
personnel to possible hazards.
HIGH VOLTAGE
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
ATTENTION: Refer to accompanying documents for further information.

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Section 1 General Description
INTRODUCTION
Figure 1–1. SERIES 1700 BEDDING DISPENSERS
The MTPModel 1710 bedding dispensers automatically dispense bedding
into two cages at once when the operator sets the cages into the filling
chamber. Dispensed bedding volume is adjustable to accommodate various
depths and sizes of cages.
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General Description
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Configuration
Application For use in research animal care laboratories and facilities to automatically
dispense dry, chip type, free flowing, solid bedding into animal cages.
Standard Features •All Stainless Steel Construction
•Automatic Bedding Transfer
•Automatic Dispensing
•Convenient Loading
•Hopper Capacity—fifteen cubic feet.
•Operator Control Panel
•Stainless Steel Work Surface
•Two-Cage Filling
Optional Features •Air Compressor
•Dust Collection System
•Standards And Codes
Unit can meet the applicable requirements of:
–UL—Main Control Panel is fully inspected and labeled in
accordance with UL standards
–Seismic Requirements per California Administrative Code
MODEL 1710
Max. cage size 13”x 13”
Dimensions 40-3/8”x 93”x 30”

Series 1700 Bedding Dispensers
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DISPENSER CO PONENTS
Figure 1–2. DISPENSER COMPONENTS
Chutes Once the dispenser is open, bedding falls through the chutes into the cages.
Control Panel Mounts the switches, timer, and indicators for setting and operating the
bedding dispenser.
Compressor (option) Provides air to the pneumatic components on the machine, such as the
dispenser cylinder.
Conveyor (not shown) Carries bedding from the storage bin over the top of the filling chamber and
back to the storage bin (see Figure 1–3 on page 1–5).
CONVEYOR DRIVE
COMPRESSOR
(option)
GREASE MANIFOLD
DUST
COLLECTOR (option)
CONTROL
PANEL
PUSH
BAR
CHUTES
GRID
STORAGE BIN
HOPPER
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TOP COVER
DISPENSER
FILLING
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GFI RECEPTACLE

General Description
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Conveyor Drive Propels the conveyor (see Figure 1–3 on page 1–5).
Dispenser When the dispenser opens, bedding falls from the hopper into the cages
below. The dispenser is opened either by the timer, or by the MANUAL
DISPENSING switch. To adjust the level of fill, the operator adjusts the timer
to keep the dispenser open for more or less time.
Dust Collector (option) Removes dust generated by the filling operation and eliminates the need to
connect to building exhaust.
Exhaust Vent Removes air, dust, and other particles from the interior of the bedding
dispenser to prevent inhalation by personnel. The exhaust materials are
either filtered through an inline filter before venting, or trapped in an optional
dust collector.
Filling Chamber The operator sets cages here onto the grid and presses them against the
push bar to dispense bedding.
GFI Receptacle The Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) receptacle is a safety device. It trips if it
detects a problem in the circuit. After the problem is corrected, the GFI is
reset to continue operation.
Grease anifold Automatically lubricates the grease fittings of the conveyor.
Grid Provides a working surface to support cages while they are filled. The
operator also loads bedding into the storage bin through the grid. If the grid
is removed, a safety switch stops the conveyor to protect the operator. The
grid also keeps larger objects—such as pieces of packaging or large clumps
of bedding—from entering the storage bin.
Hopper Filled from the storage bin by the conveyor. Contains unused bedding ready
to fall through the chutes when the dispenser opens.
ains Disconnect
(not shown)
Turns main power from the electrical utility lines ON and OFF.
Push Bar Starts the bedding dispenser. Pressing the push bar signals the timer to
open the dispenser and begin timing. As long as the dispenser is open,
bedding falls through the chutes into the cages.
Storage Bin Contains unused bedding for use in the dispenser drive.
Top Cover Gives access to the top of the dispenser drive for maintenance and service.
If the top cover is removed, a safety switch stops the conveyor to protect the
technician.

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PROCESSING DESCRIPTION
Before starting daily operation, the operator fills the storage bin with
bedding. At the start of the processing period, the operator activates the
unit. The conveyor transports bedding from the storage bin into the hopper.
The level control (internal) stops the conveyor automatically when the
hopper is full.
To fill cages, the operator sets two cages onto the grid in the filling chamber
and pushes them against the push bar. The timer opens the dispenser and
bedding drops into the cages (see Figure 1–3). After the timer counts down,
the controls close the dispenser. The operator removes the filled cages from
the filling chamber. To adjust the level of the bedding in the cages, the
operator varies the setting on the timer.
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General Description
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Section 2 The Control Panel
INTRODUCTION
Using the control panel, the operator:
•Turns POWER on and off.
•Sets the fill time.
•Manually starts and stops the conveyor drive.
•Manually opens and closes the dispenser.

The ontrol Panel
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CONTROL PANEL
Figure 2–1. CONTROL PANEL
POWER Switch Turns power ON and OFF to the dispenser.
(controls only— does not disconnect equipment from AC voltage)
POWER Indicator Lights when power to the unit is ON.
FILL TI E Controls the amount of bedding dispensed by controlling how long the
dispenser is held open.
SET POINTER
Turning the knob turns this pointer. Sets the amount of time the dispenser
stays open. Bedding falls into cages during this time.
RUNNING TIME POINTER
Shows actual operating time. This pointer starts under the set pointer. When
the push bar is pressed, the pointer advances to “0”as the timer runs,
returning to the set pointer after the timer times out.
ANUAL DRIVE Manually controls power to the conveyor drive, bypassing the internal level
control.
•ON—the conveyor transports bedding from the storage bin to the
hoppers.
•OFF—no bedding is transported (without using the fill timer).
The spring-loaded switch returns to OFF when released.
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TIMER
POWER
INDICATOR
RUNNING TIME POINTERSET POINTER

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ANUAL DISPENSING Manually controls power to the dispenser, bypassing the timer.
•ON—the dispenser opens and bedding is continually dispensed
through the chutes.
•OFF—no bedding is dispensed until the push bar is pressed.
The spring-loaded switch returns to OFF when released.
DUST COLLECTOR (
OPTION)
The power switch for the dust collector is on the dust collector, not on the
control panel.
•When ON, the dust collector removes excess dust from the
exhaust.
•When OFF, the dust collector does not function.

The ontrol Panel
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