Spudnik 995 Owner's manual

Owner/Operator Manual
Ser # 995-55-278
MODEL 99
Custom EliminatorCustom Eliminator

Operating Manual Overview
fS O
The purpose o
f
this
S
pudnik
O
perating Manual is to make the
user familiar with this machine and to assure the machine is used
for what it has been designed to do.
This Operating Manual contains important information on how to
operate this machine properly and efficiently while maintaining all
operate
this
machine
properly
and
efficiently
while
maintaining
all
safety regulations. Observing and practicing the information
within this Manual can effectively prevent danger, reduce repair
costs and downtimes, while increasing reliability and service life
of the machine.
The Operating Man al m st al a s be a ailable to sers
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Operating
Man
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be
a
v
ailable
to
u
sers
wherever the machine is in use.
The Operating Manual must be read and applied by all persons
working on/with the machine, e.g.
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eration - includin
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set-u
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, troubleshootin
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Maintenance – servicing, inspection, repair.
Transport
Owner's / Operator's Manual 995
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to consistently provide high
quality, reliable, safe and well-designed
products and services to meet and exceed
the needs of our customers.
Service Centers
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Web Site: www.spudnik.com
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Table of Contents
Warranty Policy .........................................................................................4
Safety ...........................................................................................................5
General Safety Practices ............................................................................6
Hydraulics Safety Practices .......................................................................7
Transporting Safety Practices ...................................................................8
Operation Safety Practices ........................................................................9
Safety Labels .............................................................................................10
Maintenance ..............................................................................................12
Machine Parts Breakdown ……….……………....……………………..13
Schematics ………......................................................................................44
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Limited
Warranty
Policy
for
New
Spudnik
Machinery
Limited
Warranty
Policy
for
New
Spudnik
Machinery
Spudnik Equipment Company LLC (“Spudnik”) warrants to the originalpurchasereach new Spudnik machine to be free from defects in
material and workmanship. Spudnik will repair or replace,at its option, any part coveredby this warrantythat is found to be defective
during the warranty period outlined below. Warranty service must be performedby an authorized dealer or representativeof Spudnik. This
warranty is applicableonly for the normal servicelife expectancy of the product or components, as noted in the following table. Once the
warranty period has begun, it cannot be stopped or interrupted.
What is included in the Spudnik Warranty:
Product Warranty Term
180 Days from 1st day of operation or 720 Hours of machine
Rollers, Sprockets,Roller Chain, Belt Lacing, and Bearings operation, whichever comes first
All paint to include: Insufficient coverage, failure of paint adherence, and excessiveruns. 12 Months from date of delivery of new Spudnik product to
NOTE: Excessive runs notto exceed more than 15% of the painted surfaceon the the original retail customer
machine. 12 Months from date of delivery of new Spudnik product to
All other materials and workmanship (exceptas noted below)the ori
g
inal retail custome
r
g
30 days from date of purchase, or the remainder of the
Genuine Spudnik replacementparts and components original equipment warranty period, whichever is longer
Those items that are excluded from this warranty are as follows:
(1) any merchandise or components thereof,which, in the opinion of the company have been subject to: (a) Rock chip damage and other
abuse to painted surfaces, (b) damage caused by weather (to include UV damage), accident, or acts of God, (c) any product that has been
altered or modified in waysnot approved by Spudnik Equipment Company LLC., (d) depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, lack
f bl d i t i f il t f ll th d t’ O t M l d ti
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reasona
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proper ma
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O
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or
M
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recommen
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U
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ng mac
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f
or
other than normal moving of agricultural products during planting, harvest, and processing seasons. Agricultural products to include:
Potatoes, beets, onions, carrots, grains, etc., (2) Used products, (3) Repairs made by unauthorized dealers.
To Obtain Warranty Service
To be eligiblefor the Spudnik warranty,purchaser must: (a) Have already remitted payment in full (b) have filled out and submitted the
Spudnik Delivery Declarationform to a Spudnik representative (c) report the product defect to an authorized dealer or Spudnik sales
re
p
resentative and re
q
uest re
p
air within 30 da
y
s of noticin
g
the defect and
(
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)
make the
p
roduct available to the dealer or service center
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within a reasonable period of time, transportation charges prepaid.
The selling dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of Spudnik, or to modify the terms or limitations of
this warranty in any way.
Limited Warranty Statement
To the extent permitted by law, Spudnik does not make any warranty, representation, or promisesexpress or implied as to the quality,
performance or freedom from defect of any Spudnik New Machinery
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS IS
performance
,
or freedom from defect of any Spudnik New Machinery
.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS IS
MADE. IN NO EVENT WILL SPUDNIK, AN AUTHORIZED SPUDNIK DEALER, OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH SPUDNIK BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply which may directly affect
our ability to obtain materials or manufacture replacement parts. Spudnik reserves the right to makeimprovements in design or changes in
specifications at any time, without incurring any obligation to owners of units previouslysold. No one is authorized to alter,modify or
enlarge this warrantynor the exclusion,limitations and reservations.
To obtain more information, please contact your dealer or Spudnik at 1-208-785-0480.
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SAFETY
This Safety Alert Symbol Means:
Attention!
Become Alert!
Your Safety is Involved!
This Symbol identifies important safety
information on the safety decals and in this
manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to
the possibility of injury or death.
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your Spudnik Eliminator. All operators
and anyone doing work or maintenance on the Eliminator must be trained in the operation, maintenance
procedures, and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. All operator’s and
maintenance personnel must receive this training at least annually to be in compliance with OSHA
regulation 1928.57. This manual is a guide to good safety practices that should be followed during
operation.
This Operator’s Manual is the most important safety device on the Eliminator. It is the operator’s
responsibility to read and understand ALL operating and safety instructions in this manual.
ANY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO MACHINE IS CONSIDERED A BREACH OF
CONTRACT AND REMOVES ALL LIABLITY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function of the machine and/or safety and could affect the life and
warranty of the Eliminator.Think Safet
y
! Work Safel
y
!
yy
The life you save could be your own!
Danger, Warning, and Caution are signal words with messages:
Danger: An immediate and specific hazard, which will result in severe injury or death if
proper precautions are not taken.
Warning:
A specific hazard or unsafe practice which
could
result in severe injury or death
Warning:
A
specific
hazard
or
unsafe
practice
,
which
could
result
in
severe
injury
or
death
.
Caution: Unsafe practices, which could result in personal injury if proper precautions are
not taken.
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SAFETY
General Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations
The primary responsibility for safe operation of the Spudnik Eliminator is with the
owner/operator.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires that all operator
’
sbe

OSHA
(Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration)
requires
that
all
operator s
be
trained at the time of initial assignment, and annually thereafter by the employer, in the
safe operation of the machine.
Read and understand the operator manual before operating, maintaining, or adjusting
the Eliminator.
Untrained individuals and/or children should not be allowed on or around the

Untrained
individuals
and/or
children
should
not
be
allowed
on
or
around
the
Eliminator at any time.
Keep hands, feet, long hair, and clothing away from moving/rotating parts while it is
running.
Do not attempt to service, lubricate, clean, or adjust Eliminator while it is running.
Inspect all mechanisms before starting the Eliminator and replace all worn or
damaged parts.
Make sure all guards and shields are properly installed and secured before operating
the Eliminator.
Replace all worn or missing bolts with SAE Grade 5 or better unless specifically
stated otherwise.
Do not ride or mount the Eliminator while it is moving.
Do not perform maintenance on machine unless:
- Tractor is switched OFF and key is removed from ignition
- A warning sign is attached to the main switch of the machine
- Maintenance sight is secured
- Work is being done by trained individuals and someone had been appointed to
supervise
- Machine is on dry, level, and stable ground
- Proper lifting devices are used for lifting heavy loads (including hoists with adequate
load capacity and in proper working condition)
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SAFETY
Specific Safety Instructions
Risk of injury when hitching up or unhitching machines to and from the tractor.
Never allow persons to stand between the tractor and the machine unless the towing vehicle is
secured against rolling away by means of the parking brake and/or chocks.
Secure all moving parts before transport.
Warning symbols indicate dangerous areas of the machine. Observation of the warning symbols
serves to ensure the safety of all persons working with the machine.
Hydraulic Safety Practices
When working on machine parts that are supported by hydraulic cylinders, ALWAYS support the
structure by some other means than the cylinders.
Before applying pressure to the system, make sure that all components, fittings, steel lines, and
hoses are tight and undamaged.
Wear proper eye and hand protection, and use wood or cardboard as a backstop when looking
for leaks.
A high-pressure hydraulic leak can ignite if exposed to an open flame or spark.
Seek immediate medical attention if hydraulic fluid pierces the skin. Serious toxic reactions
and/or infections may result.
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SAFETY
Transporting Safety Practices
Check to see if all bolts on tow tongue are in good condition, in place, and
secure.
Remove the pin from the towable gearbox wheel drive.
Release hydraulic pressure to the elevator lift cylinder.
It is recommended that all pups be removed from the Eliminator before
transport.

If leveling jacks are on the Eliminator be sure that they are lifted all the way

If
leveling
jacks
are
on
the
Eliminator
,
be
sure
that
they
are
lifted
all
the
way
up and are secured with 1” Bolts.
Towing speed should not exceed 20 mph due to farm rated tires and
wheels.
The slow moving vehicle sign required by the local highway and transport
authorities must be in place.
Sign must be clean and visible by overtaking and oncoming traffic.
Do not allow riders on Eliminator during transport.
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SAFETY
Operating Safety Practices
Eliminator should be operated on a flat secure surface.
When using leveling jacks, make sure that the jacks are on secure
ground. Do not lift the wheels off of the ground.
Do not allow anyone to climb on or under the Eliminator while in
operation.

Do not put feet or hands between the picking table and dirt return

Do
not
put
feet
or
hands
between
the
picking
table
and
dirt
return
conveyor while machine is in operation.
Disconnect electrical power supply to machine when cleaning clogged
rollers or chain, removing obstructions, or removing dirt build up from
components.
Keep personnel from getting between the machine and other
machinery when placing equipment that delivers or removes product
machinery
when
placing
equipment
that
delivers
or
removes
product
from the Eliminator.
Do not allow anyone to pick dirt or potatoes off of the transition table
or roller table during operation. This action could result in physical
injury or death.
Properly ground all electrically operated equipment.
Thi hi i d i d h di h

Thi
s mac
hi
ne
i
s
d
es
i
gnate
d
to
h
ave on operator stan
di
ng on t
h
e same
side as the control panel and hydraulic drives.
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SAFETY
Safety Labels
K
eep
Sa
f
ety
l
abe
l
s
a
n
d
s
i
g
n
s
c
l
ea
n
a
n
d
l
eg
i
b
l
e
at
a
ll
t
im
es,
Keep
Safety
labels
and
signs
clean
and
legible
at
all
times,
Replace Safety labels and signs that are missing or have become illegible.
When replacing parts that display a safety label, make sure that the new parts also
displays the safety label.
Safety labels and signs are available from your dealer’s parts department.
How to install Safety Labels
1. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry
2. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
3. Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
4. Align the label over the specified area and carefully position the small portion with the
exposed sticky backing in place.
5. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
label in place.
6. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed using a piece of the label
backing paper.
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MAINTENANCE
The hydraulic system used to power auxiliary functions uses AW 32 Hydraulic oil for
prime mover. Hydraulic reservoir fill level should be checked at start of each season,
and filled as needed. Hydraulic oil reservoir has a 5-gallon capacity.
Oil in hydraulic system should be drained and changed when it becomes dirty and/or
contaminated.
Allhlb i dhlhbhldb d d kdtl t
All
w
h
ee
l
b
ear
i
ngs an
d
w
h
ee
l
h
u
b
s s
h
ou
ld
b
e grease
d
an
d
pac
k
e
d
a
t
l
eas
t
once a
year.
Grease Steering Spindles once every week.
All bearings are of a sealed type and are lubricated by the manufacturer. Bearings will
not have grease zerks installed. One pump of grease is sufficient. Over greasing
sealed bearings will result in seal being broken and rapid failure of bearing. If seal is
broken, bearing should be greased daily until replaced.
To avoid contamination of
p
roduct
,
h
y
draulic fittin
g
s must be checked dail
y
for leaks
p,y g y
and replaced or tightened as necessary.
Oil in gearboxes must be checked every hundred hours of operation.
(#991214 - Oil,Lube,80/90W#4096 -15#Pail - 1 Qt=1.75lbs)
Oil should be changed when it becomes dirty and/or contaminated.
Disconnect electrical power to machine whenever maintaining, repairing, or servicing
Replace damaged or missing drive shields and safety labels at start of every season.
Proper belt alignment and tension are key to a long belt life.
B lt h ld b k t i li t b t id Ali t h ld b
B
e
lt
s s
h
ou
ld
b
e
k
ep
t
i
n a
li
gnmen
t
b
e
t
ween conveyor s
id
es.
Ali
gnmen
t
s
h
ou
ld
b
e an
even distance on both sides from the belt to the conveyor sides.
BELT ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES
Belt runs to loose side (narrowest space between belt and side).
1. Tighten loose side as necessary or loosen other side as necessary.
2. Belt tension must be
g
reat enou
g
h to
p
revent sli
pp
a
g
e between drive
p
ulle
y
ggpppg py
and belt.
Check lug nut daily, and keep tires inflated at correct PSI.
Be sure the electrical system is setup with proper phase and adequate voltage.
Drive chains should be kept clean and tensioned correctly to prolong chain life. Ideal chain
tension should allow ½” maximum flex when deflected. Over tightening will cause damage to
bearings and sprockets. New roller chain drives should be inspected after 50 hours of
operation, and every 500 hours thereafter. During inspection, look for drive interference,
damaged chain or sprockets, loose set screws, proper sprocket alignment, chain tension, proper
lubrication, foreign material buildup, and percent elongation. To check for elongation, measure
from pin to pin and compare with new chain. When replacing chain or sprockets, it is best to
replace both at the same time.
Check V-belts for cracking and wear and replace as needed. A sign of belt wear would be a belt
that has stretched and is running in the bottom of the groove on the pulleys.
Check the hinge points and pivot bolts every 100 hours of machines operation for fatigue and
excessive wear. Replace as needed to avoid personal injury.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Center any machine that feeds the Eliminator squarely to the elevator.
This allows the potatoes to spread out evenly and provides better sizing
and dirt elimination.
2.Adjust the elevator to the required height to eliminate drop.
3.Any equipment that receives product from the Eliminator needs to be
adjusted up close to the discharge chute. This will help eliminate
bruising of the potatoes.
4.The transition table will move with the rollers when they are adjusted.
Be sure that the letdown chute stays within the machine that receives the
product when adjusting the rollers.
5.Make sure that everyone is clear of the rollers and transition table
before adjusting the rollers.
6.Check to see that all shields are in place and secured. Make sure that
everyone is clear of the machine.
7. Make sure that all of the connectors and plugs on the machine are
attached, and are clear of water and other materials.
8. Make sure that the electrical panel door is closed and that there is no
maintenance being done on the machine.
9.Check the volta
g
e label on the electrical
p
anel door
,
to make sure that
gp,
you have the proper voltage.
10.All switches are turned to the “OFF” position.
11.The 16/4 cord coming off of the hopper end of the Eliminator is the
Evenflow stop circuit, used to turn the bottom belt on the Evenflow on and
off with the elevator of the Eliminator.
12.When using the Eliminator with a system, make sure the 16/5 wire
coming out of the main electrical panel is plugged in and the Conveyor
coming
out
of
the
main
electrical
panel
is
plugged
in
and
the
Conveyor
System switch is turned “ON.” When not using the Eliminator in a
system, leave the 16/5 unplugged and turn the conveyor System switch is
turned “OFF.”
13.Plug the machine in and test the direction on three phase system by
bumping a motor that does not have an Inverter, “briefly.” Making sure the
belt is going in the right direction. (Even though the power is hooked up
wrong the inverter keeps the motor
running in the right direction)
wrong
,
the
inverter
keeps
the
motor
running
in
the
right
direction)
.
14.In “HAND” position, the machine will run each belt individually on
command. In “AUTO” position, the machine will run with the rest of
the system.
15.With all of the switches turned to “AUTO” and the Conveyor System
switch turned to “ON”, push and hold the green push button switch
until the buzzer stops. The conveyor system will start first. After it is
running the Eliminator will start When
the Conveyor System switch is
running
,
the
Eliminator
will
start
.
When
the
Conveyor
System
switch
is
turned “OFF”, there will be a brief delay and then the machine will
start.
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0 60"x11'6" BELT ELEV CLTD "C" SECTIONFA4437
8
11
6
18
20
10
22
4
1
15 23
25
21
317
24
12
1
13
4
22
Item #QTYDESCRIPTIONPART #:
11BELT,ASSY,XX,60"x27'-2"C-SEC 1/2" CLEAT262223
22BOLT,HINGE,36",BELT ELEV #550 5/8" x "181226
34BRNG,2BOLT,FLNG,1"BORE VF2S116 BROWING231042
42BRNG,PB,1-7/16"BORE,TTB,1/7/16,FAFNIR231241
52BUSHING ELIMINATOR ELEVATOR/TIPOUT17076
64BUSHING,P1x1-7/16" BORE SPLIT TAPER781184
74COLLAR,SHAFT,SET,SCREW,1-5/16"502821
84CPLG,HYD, 0DEG,6801-6-8 (6MJ-8MB)601323
2CPLG,HYD,STR,6400-6-8 (6MJ-8MB)601477
101CYL,3.00"x10",TIE ROD,22.25",REPHASE602626
111CYL,3.25"x10",TIE ROD,22.25",REPHASE602627
121ELEV,BELT,60"x11'-6" ELIM,BARE13231
132LABEL,WARNING,POWER,DRIVEN,MACHINERY,CAN300101
Item #QTYDESCRIPTIONPART #:
142PIN,HINGE,ELEV,BELT,ELIM, 1-1/4"x5-1/2"003 0
151PSC,TL,W/TRACK,5-1/2"LG,6 OD781452
161RBO,60-1/2" (2)3"x28.5"PIPE 1-1/4"SHFT181641
172RCB,60", HD,58" ROD, 1" x 64" SHT, 1" CLEAT1814 0
181RLR,LGD,6"ODx5-1/2"TL V-GROOVE,ELEV781460
110RP,60-1/2" 2"x25" PIPE(2) 3/4" SHFT DT3/8"181624
201SHFT,DK,1-7/16"x66" (10-10) BLIND821771
211SHFT,DK,1-7/16"x68" (11) & (7 BLIND)821772
222SHLD,TAKEUP BEARING,#81572 TAKEUP841286
231SPRCKT,H60BS18x1-7/16" BORE881112
242STICKER,SPUDNIK,6" X 30.5" LG WHITE300166
251VALVE,ACCESORY,STD.LEVER M8x1.25x150mm602474
A
DETAIL A
2
14
7
16
5
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0 60"ELEV DRV TIPOUT ELEC VARI SPD 3HPFA4577-034
1
3
11 12
14
10
7 6
28
Item #QTYDESCRIPTIONPART #:
12BOLT,WELD,ALL THREAD,5/8"x12"113 8
22BRNG,PB,1-7/16"BORE,TTB,1/7/16,FAFNIR231241
31CHN,RLR,60 PITCH x 6.563 LNF351005
42CPLG,HYD,STR,6400-8-10 (8MJ-10MB)60174
53GROMMET,EPDM, 1.5" ID,1/4" WOG,2.125"OD82303
61LABEL,CAUTION,MOVING,DRIVES,CAN CAUSE300086
71LABEL,WARNING,EXPOSED,DRIVE,CAN CAUSE300087
82LABEL,WARNING,POWER,DRIVEN,MACHINERY,CAN300101
1MNT,MTR,HYDRAULIC,DRIVE,PILER11261
101MTR,HY,15. CUIN,1-1/4"KEY,SAE-A,6-BOLT602846
111SHLD,OPEN,END,3"x "x284103
121SPRCKT, H60BS18x1-1/4" BORE 5/16" KEYWAY88114
132STUD, SHEILD MOUNTING 5 W/NUT11684
141TIP OUT,BELT,ELIM,60",ELEC.VARI.SPEED17123
13
5
4
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ultiulti--Sep AdjustmentSep Adjustment
Gap Adjustment
ultiulti--Sep Sep Gap/Height AdjustmentGap/Height Adjustment
Height Adjustment
pening thecylinder
will move the pinch
roller up.
peningthe
cylinder will widen
the gap between
the pinch roller
and the segment
roller.
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ultiulti--Sep AdjustmentSep Adjustment
Least Aggressive PositionMost Aggressive Position
ultiulti--Sep Sep Table AdjustmentTable Adjustment
Multi-Sep Transition Conveyor
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ultiulti--Sep AdjustmentSep Adjustment
ultiulti--Sep PSep Pinch inch RRoller Adjustment oller Adjustment GGuideuide
This table shows the relationship between pinch roller position and separation/treatment
The picture above shows the pinch roller positions possible by adjustment.
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ultiulti--Sep AdjustmentSep Adjustment
ulti Sep Adjustments 1st Step: Adjust ultiSep for capacity. Goal: Single Layer of Potatoes Note: Steepening the angle decreases cleaning capacity. Slow down flow for shallow angle and single layer. 2nd Step: Height of pinch rollers. ax cleaning without loosing or bruising potatoes. Note: oving pinch rollers up increases cleaning. Watch for bruising or loss of potatoes! 4th Step: Speed of rollers rollers. ax cleaning without loosing or bruising potatoes. Note: Decreasing speed of rollers increases cleaning. Watch for bruising or loss of potatoes! Too much speed lets potatoes bounce àslow down. Note: When rollers get dry, they are getting more aggressive. In very sensitive bruise conditions pinch rollers can be reversed in forward direction. Raise pinch rollers to get cleaning. 3rd Step: Distance of pinch rollers. ax cleaning without loosing or bruising potatoes. Note: Opening the gap increases cleaning. Watch for bruising or loss of potatoes!
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Notes:
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