Sterling SSIL Series User manual

SSL and SSIL Series Hopper Loaders –Series One Plus Control
Reference Manual (PN: 882.00149.00) for
Complete Operation and Installation Instructions
(Available online at www.acscustomerservice.com)
Sterling Part No: 882.00349.00
2900 S. 160th Street •New Berlin, WI 53151 USA Bulletin No: CV1-335.01
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Quickstart Installation Checklist
(Refer to main manual for complete installation instructions)
1. Mount hopper mounting flange to machine bin or feed throat,using rivets if possible.
2. Ensure that unit is level for proper operation.
3. Attach flex hose to unit and pickup wand. Secure it with hose clamps.
4. Attach clean, dry 80-120psi air.
5. Plug unit into grounded three-prong receptacle.
Unit Operation
(Refer to main manual for complete operating instructions)
1. Insert pickup wand into desired material.
2. Press the START/STOP key.
Note: The hopper loader loads itself until full, then dumps and repeats.
It pauses only when the machine bin below is full.
3. To stop the unit from loading, press the START/STOP key.
For Proportioning Models
1. Insert pickup wands into desired materials.
2. Press SCROLL key repeatedly until screen displays “3”.
3. Press the START/STOP/SELECT key to select the “% of MAT’L B” menu.
4. Use the UP and DOWN keys to set the desired % of Material B.
5. Press the START/STOP/SELECT key to set this value.
6. Press the START/STOP/SELECT key again to start the hopper loader.

SSL and SSIL Series Hopper Loaders –Series One Plus Control
Reference Manual (PN: 882.00149.00) for
Complete Operation and Installation Instructions
(Available online at www.acscustomerservice.com)
Sterling Part No: 882.00349.00
2900 S. 160th Street •New Berlin, WI 53151 USA Bulletin No: CV1-335.01
Tel. [phone] •Fax [phone]
Spare Parts Location
(See next page for Spare Parts List)

SSL and SSIL Series Hopper Loaders –Series One Plus Control
Reference Manual (PN: 882.00149.00) for
Complete Operation and Installation Instructions
(Available online at www.acscustomerservice.com)
Sterling Part No: 882.00349.00
2900 S. 160th Street •New Berlin, WI 53151 USA Bulletin No: CV1-335.01
Tel. [phone] •Fax [phone]
Spare Parts List
(See previous page for Spare Parts Location)
Part VariationSSL/SSIL 03SSL/SSIL 06/11 SSL 23/45
Polyester Glazed
(Standard) A0565928 A0565929 A0565930
Filter
1Nylon (Optional) A0565931 A0565932 A0565933
115V A0542189 W00020081
Spare Brushes W00020083
230V A0542190 W00020082
Motor
2
Spare Brushes W00020176
115V A0556547
Solenoid
3230V A0556808
Version 1 –N/AStandard Temp
(Black) N/AVersion 2 -W00012559
Version 1 –N/AHigh Temp
(Orange) N/AVersion 2 -W00018024
Version 1 –N/A
Throat Gasket
4
FDA Grade
(White) N/AVersion 2 -W00016136
SSIL –N/AVersion 1 -A0563514
Switch SSL -A0556805 Version 2 -A0533925
Version 1 -A0563515
Material Level
Sensor
5Magnet N/AVersion 2 -A0533924
Wand A0533933
Hose W00017594
Pickup Wand
Assembly
Hose Clamp W00001917
NOTE: Refer to the main manual for a complete Spare Parts List.

SSL and SSIL Series Hopper Loaders –Series One Plus Control
Reference Manual (PN: 882.00149.00) for
Complete Operation and Installation Instructions
(Available online at www.acscustomerservice.com)
Sterling Part No: 882.00349.00
2900 S. 160th Street •New Berlin, WI 53151 USA Bulletin No: CV1-335.01
Tel. [phone] •Fax [phone]
Troubleshooting –Quick Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
No power to control box Plug in power cord. Check main disconnect.
Power switch is off Turn ON control box.
External fuse 1FU is blown Replace fuse 1FU.
Internal fuse FU2 is blown Replace fuse FU2.
TB1 is disconnected/loose Reconnect or tighten TB1.
No LED display
Loose wiring in control Check/tighten controller wiring.
Bin full sensor switch is tripped Wait for machine bin material level to drop, then
restart the hopper loader.
Misaligned bin full sensor switch
magnet Realign magnet.
Bin full sensor switch wiring is
loose/disconnected Repair the wiring fault.
Pickup wand not adjusted for material
flow characteristics
Adjust material probe to compensate for material -
see manual for more information.
Sterling is
displayed at
power-up, but
vacuum motor
doesn't start when
the START/STOP
key is pressed.
Filter is dirty/clogged Clean/replace filter as needed.
Vacuum motor unplugged Plug in vacuum motor.
Vacuum time set to zero (0) on Menu
1Reset Menu 5 to an appropriate time.
Control appears to
work, but vacuum
never starts.
Solid-state relay has failed Replace solid-state relay.
Wand not properly positioned in
material supply Adjust material wand at material pickup point.
Vacuum time is set too low Set Menu 1 to an appropriate value.
Pickup wand not adjusted for material
flow characteristics
Adjust material probe to compensate for material -
see manual for more info.
Hopper does not
filh completely
Filter is dirty/clogged Clean/replace filter as needed.
Material residue buildup on proximity
sensor Clean proximity sensor.
Proximity sensor sensitivity is set too
high Reduce sensitivity of sensor.
Proximity switch
trips before tank is
full
Control wiring connections on circuit
board are loose. Secure connections on circuit board.
No compressed air Connect to 80psi air supply.
Defective valve or solenoid Repair or replace as needed.
Proportioning
valve doesn't shift
(PP models only)
TB1 is disconnected/loose Tighten TB1 connections.