Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems AVF6 User manual

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Thank you for purchasing another fine product from Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems. The Vibratory Feeder you have selected will give years of faithful service.
Upon receipt, inspect your feeder for physical damage.
Call PAES when shipping container appears undamaged and parts are missing. Call the shipper if parts have been damaged in shipment or if container appears to
have been opened during shipment and parts are missing.
Automatic Operation
To operate the PAES Vibratory Feeder in an automatic controlled mode, there must be three components in addition to the feeder. The timer ( SF41 and part of SF44 )
and a relay box ( SF40 and part of SF44 ) provide control. When used in conjunction with the 12VDC incremental power supply, these components form a
"controller." The adjustable 12VDC power supply produces one of these DC outputs: 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9 and 12 volts. The desired adjustable output of the DC power
supply will regulate the speed and strength of the feeder motor. The controller will activate the feeder upon command from the settings programmed into the timer.
The timer has the capability to store up to 24 feeding events per day. If multiple feeders are installed, all feeders will be turned on simultaneously.
A timer, relay box and 12VDC power supply are required for operation of the feeder. A list is provided below:
Part Number
115VAC to 3 to 12VDC incremental power supply1. SF51 **
Individual feeder speed control for 12VDC2. SF62 ***
Replacement relay box/115VAC controller3. SF40
12 VDC replacement timer4. SF41
115VAC relay box with timer5. SF44 **
*All timers carry a three-year warranty and feeders carry a two-year warranty from date of purchase.
**Required for proper installation and automatic operation.
***Required for multiple feeder installations. One
SF62 speed control is required per feeder. SF62 interconnecting RCA jacks and cable are not provided.
Features
This feeder model is capable of dispensing tiny amounts of feed. It is easy to adjust for different sizes of feed and has
excellent repeatability over a long feeding program.
Designed to handle most feeds.1.
Resistant to clogging.2.
Designed with hatchery use in mind where several accurate feedings are required each day.3.
Specifications
The feeder is designed to operate at between 3 and 12VDC.1.
AVF6 2. : .5 liters; AVF7 : 1.75 liters; AVF8 : 3 liters.
One timer is capable of operating up to 13 feeders without external relays.3.
Vibratory Feeder
(Part Nos. AVF6–AVF8)
AVF6 AVF7 AVF8

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Feed Flow Adjustments
a
b
Plugs into the
SF51 , which
delivers a variable DC voltage
of 3 to 12 volts.
Guidelines for Use
Three feeding adjustments are possible:
Voltage adjustment for adjusting the strength of the vibration.1.
Run time for adjusting the duration of feeding.2.
Bottom plate opening to adjust the flow of the feed.3.
Set voltage on 4. SF51 or SF62 to set vibration intensity. Set run time or duration on the SF41 timer.
a. Loosen the adjusting screws and set the bottom of the plate gap so that it is
evenly spaced at all three adjustments.
b. Make sure the hardware is tight so adjustments will stay set during extended
periods of operation.