USC LP2000 User manual

2011

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Thank you for choosing USC, LLC for your equipment needs. We appreciate your
business and will work diligently to ensure that you are satisfied with your choice.
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the basic information needed to
operate and maintain the LP2000. It does not hold USC, LLC liable for any
accidents or injuries that may occur.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
As the purchaser/owner/operator of this equipment and control system, you have an
obligation to install, operate, and maintain the equipment in a manner that minimizes
the exposure of people in your care to any potential hazards inherent in using this
equipment. It is critical that the owner of this equipment:
 Has a clear and documented understanding of the process this machine is
being used in and of any resulting hazards or special requirements arising
from this specific application.
 Allow only properly trained and instructed personnel to install, operate, or
service this equipment.
 Maintain a comprehensive safety program involving all who work with this
machine and other associated process equipment.
 Establish clear areas of staff responsibility (e.g. operation, setup, sanita-
tion, maintenance, and repairs).
 Provide all personnel with necessary safety equipment.
 Periodically inspect the equipment to insure that the doors, covers,
guards, and safety devices are in place and functioning, that all safety in-
structions and warning labels are intact and legible, and that the equip-
ment is in good working order.
 In addition to the operating instructions, observe and enforce the applica-
ble legal and other binding regulations, national and local codes.
As the person with the most to gain or loose from working safely, it is important that
you work responsibly and stay alert. By following a few simple rules, you can
prevent an accident that could injure or kill you or a co-worker.
Introduction
Introduction

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 Do not operate, clean, or service this equipment until you have read and
understood the contents of this manual. If you do not understand the
information in this manual, bring it to the attention of your supervisor, or
call your local USC dealer for assistance.
 Any operator who is known or suspected to be under the influence of
alcohol or drugs should not be allowed to operate the equipment.
 Understand and follow the safety practices required by your employer and
this manual.
 PAY ATTENTION to what you and other personnel are doing and how
these activities may affect your safety.
 Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal
injury or death.
RECEIVING YOUR EQUIPMENT
As soon as the equipment is received, it should be carefully inspected to make
certain that it has sustained no damage during shipment and that all items listed on
the packing list are accounted for. If there is any damage or shortages, the
purchaser must immediately notify your USC dealer. Ownership passes to
purchaser when the unit leaves the USC, LLC. premises. The purchaser is
responsible for unloading and mounting all components of the equipment.
Document the serial numbers of the machine for future reference. The seed treater
serial number is located on the upper right corner of the main control panel
mounting bracket. And the seed wheel serial number is located under the front
guard.
SEED TREATER SERIAL NUMBER:____________________________
Seed Treater Serial Number
SEED WHEEL SERIAL NUMBER:______________________________
Seed Wheel Serial Number

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Section Contents Page #
Legend ....................................................................................5
Section A Safety Instructions.................................................................6
Section B Installation ............................................................................14
Section C Mechanical Operation..........................................................18
System Overview ...................................................................18
Supply Hopper .......................................................................19
Seed Wheel............................................................................19
Atomizer Chamber .................................................................21
Rotating Drum........................................................................21
Pump #1 Liquid System .........................................................22
Flow Meter .............................................................................25
Pump #2 Liquid System .........................................................26
Section D Electrical Operation .............................................................28
Control Panel .........................................................................28
Bottom of Control Panel.........................................................30
Seed Wheel Control Panel.....................................................31
Section E Calibration ............................................................................34
Seed Flow Calibration............................................................34
Using Seed Wheel Worksheet ...............................................36
Pump 1 Calibration.................................................................38
Pump 2 Calibration.................................................................40
Pump Charts..........................................................................42
Treating Seed.........................................................................44
Section F Troubleshooting...................................................................50
Proximity Switch Adjustment Guide........................................53
Section G Maintenance .........................................................................54
Removing Atomizer................................................................56
Section H Storage..................................................................................60
Section I Mechanical Drawings...........................................................63
Section J Limited Warranty..................................................................88
Table of Contents
Table of Contents

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LEGEND
Represents information specific to treaters designed to treat
Cotton and Rice seed
Throughout this manual there are small icons located in the left margin. They
indicate special information that may apply to your seed treater model. As the
legend below indicates, there is 1 icon, each of which represent a different seed
treater setup. If you have a Cotton/Rice treater, please take note when one of
these pictures is shown because it provides pertinent information.
Legend
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Section
Section
A
A
Every year accidents in the work place maim, kill, and injure people. Although it
may be impossible to prevent all accidents, with the right combination of training,
operating practices, safety devices, and operator vigilance, the number of accidents
can be significantly reduced. The purpose of this section is to educate equipment
users about hazards, unsafe practices, and recommended hazard avoidance
techniques. SAFETY WORDS AND SYMBOLS
It is very important that operators and maintenance personnel understand the words
and symbols that are used to communicate safety information. Safety words, their
meaning and format, have been standardized for U.S. manufacturers and published
by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The European Community
(E.C.) has adopted a different format based on the International Standards Organi-
zation (I.S.O.) and applicable machinery directives. Both formats are presented be-
low. Graphic symbols are not standardized, but most manufacturers will use some
variation of the ones seen in this manual.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or
property damage.
Provides additional information that the operator needs to be
aware of to avoid a potentially hazardous situation.

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Mandatory Lockout Power Symbol. Disconnect, lockout,
and tagout electrical and other energy sources before inspect-
ing, cleaning, or performing maintenance on this panel.
International Safety Alert Symbol. The exclamation point (!)
surrounded by a yellow triangle indicates that an injury hazard
exists. However, it does not indicate the seriousness of
potential injury. The exclamation point (!) is also used with the
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION symbols so the
potential injury is indicated.
Electrocution Hazard Symbol. This symbol indicates that
an electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death could
result from contacting high voltage.
International Electrocution Hazard. This symbol indicates
that an electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death
could result from contacting high voltage.
Mandatory Read Manual Action Symbol. (I.S.O. format)
This symbol instructs personnel to read the Operators Manual
before servicing or operating the equipment.
Mandatory Read Manual Action Symbol. This symbol
instructs personnel to read the Operators Manual before
servicing or operating the equipment.
Notice is used to notify people of important installation,
operation, or maintenance information which is not hazard
related.

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LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES
Lockout/Tagout is the placement of a lock/tag on an energy isolating device in
accordance with an established procedure. When taking equipment out of service
to perform maintenance or repair work, always follow the lockout/tagout procedures
as outlined in ANSI Z344.1 and/or OSHA Standard 1910.147. This standard
“requires employers to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appro-
priate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices and to otherwise
disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energizing, start-up, or re-
lease of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees.”
CONTROLLED STOP
This is the stopping of machine motion by reducing the electrical command signal to
0 (zero) once the stop signal has been recognized.
HAZARD REVIEW
Electrocution Hazard
Electrocution accidents are most likely to occur during maintenance of the
electrical system or when working on or near exposed high voltage wiring.
This hazard does not exist when the electrical power has been discon-
nected, properly locked, and tagged out.
Automatic Start Hazard
This seed treating system is usually controlled by an automated system
and may start without warning. Failure to properly disconnect, lockout, and
tagout all energy sources of remotely controlled equipment creates a very
hazardous situation and could cause injury or even death. PLEASE STAY
CLEAR AND BE ALERT.

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YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your USC, LLC
Seed Treating System. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain, or work around the Seed Treating System be familiar with the
operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained
in this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step through your working day
and alert you to good safety practices that should be adhered to while operating the
Seed Treating System.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you,
but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety
program. Be certain that EVERYONE operating this equipment is familiar with the
recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by
ignoring good safety practices.
 LP Series Seed Treater owners must give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least annually
thereafter per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulation
1928.57.
 The most important safety device on this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator’s responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow them. All accidents can be avoided.
 A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions
is not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself
and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
 Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair
the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
 Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs
before operating, maintaining, adjusting or unplugging the LP
Series Seed Treater.
2. Only trained persons shall operate the seed treater. An untrained
operator is not qualified to operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and
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4. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a
highly visible place.
5. Do not allow children, spectators or bystanders within hazard area of
machine.
6. Wear appropriate protective gear. This includes but is not limited to:
 A hard hat
 Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
 Protective goggles
 Heavy gloves
 Hearing protection
 Respirator or filter mask
7. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motor, and wait for all moving
parts to stop. Then disable power source before servicing, adjusting,
repairing, or unplugging.
8. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be operating or
maintaining the LP Series Seed Treater.
OPERATING SAFETY:
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before using.
2. Disconnect and disable electrical supply completely and wait for all moving parts
to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, before starting.
4. Be familiar with the machine hazard area. If anyone enters hazard area, shut
down machine immediately. Clear the area before restarting.
5. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
6. Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines during operation and
transporting. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
7. Do not operate machine when any guards are removed.
8. Inspect welds and repair if needed.

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PLACEMENT SAFETY
1. Move only with the appropriate equipment
2. Stay away from overhead power lines when moving Seed Treating System.
Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
3. Be familiar with machine hazard area. If anyone enters hazard areas, shut down
machine immediately. Clear the area before restarting.
4. Operate the Seed Treater on level ground free of debris. Anchor the Seed
Treater to prevent tipping or upending.
Before placement of the Seed Treater, be sure that ground is
reasonably level. The Seed Treater may topple or work
improperly if the ground is too uneven, damaging the
equipment and/or causing personal injury.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items before
working with, maintaining or operating the Seed Treating
System.
2. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motors, disable power
source, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Follow good shop practices:
Keep service area clean and dry.
Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, when carrying out any
maintenance and repairs or making any adjustments.
6. Before resuming work, install and secure all guards when maintenance work is
completed.
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SAFETY SIGNS
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs are available from your Authorized Dealer.
How to Install Safety Signs:
 Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
 Be sure temperature is above 50oF (10oC).
 Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
 Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
 Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion
with the exposed sticky backing in place.
 Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining
portion of the sign in place.
 Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the
piece of sign backing paper.
Located on the USC equipment you will find safety labels.
Always be sure to read and follow all directions on the labels.

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Guards provided with USC Seed treater are to remain in place
during operation.

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SET-UP
The following steps outline the initial set-up of your USC Seed Treating system:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before moving.
2. Be sure there is enough clearance from overhead obstructions and power lines
or other equipment to move the machine into its working position.
3. Using a forklift, place the seed treater in the desired position on a level surface.
USC highly recommends that the seed treater be set up inside a
building or any covered structure to protect the machine from
weathering.
FRONT REAR
Seed
Discharge
Seed Inlet
Installation
Installation
Section
Section
B
B
HIGH VOLTAGE ~ Always disconnect the power source be-
fore working on or near the control panel or lead wires.
HIGH VOLTAGE ~ Use insulated tools when making adjust-
ments while the controls are under power.
Permanent installation may require additional electrical cords,
liquid hose, and air lines, since each installation is unique.

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4. Remove any boxes and the front leg from the drum of the treater.
5. Install the four legs provided and set up on a level surface, preferably concrete.
When all four legs are mounted in the same pin hole, the seed treater has a
slight slope to allow seed to travel through the machine. The pin holes are
approximately 2” apart.
If more slope is desired, the rear
legs can be dropped an additional
pin hole.
6. Anchor the seed treater in position to prevent
the machine from moving during operation.
7. Inspect machine thoroughly for screws, bolts,
fittings, etc. which may have come loose during
shipping.
8. Remove the calibration tube from the box and
install on the left side of the control panel using
the pins. Once the calibration tube is set in
place, connect the two chemical lines.
9. Remove the filter body from the control panel
and install on the front of the treater. The filter
is shipped in the control panel to avoid damage
in shipping.
10.If the treater is utilizing a flow meter, the flow
meter will need to be installed. Remove the
flow meter from the box and mount it on the
right hand side of the seed treater (seed
picture below). Connect the front and back
tubing to the flow meter. After the flow meter
has been installed, connect the cord from the
flow meter to the receptacle (page 31) located
on the bottom of the seed treater control panel.
11.Check and tighten all hose connections.
Calibration Tube
Filter

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Power Requirements Tag
12.Connect any conveyors into the seed treater
control panel. Ensure that the conveyors
being used are the same power ratings as the
seed treater.
The starters and overloads
located in the seed treater panel
are rated for 5 HP motors. Do
NOT plug any conveyor into the
seed treater that exceeds 5 HP.
13.Have a certified electrician provide power to
the seed treating system. Provide convenient
shutdown switches and comply with local
electrical codes. The USC system must be
connected to the same electrical requirements
as specified in the main control panel on the
power requirement tag (right), or the electrical
schematic shipped with the piece of
equipment. This will power the USC system
except the seed wheel.
Control panel bracket is hinged
to allow access to the atomizer
chamber. Flexible conduit is
recommended for main power
supply .
14.Connect the Seed Wheel to a 120 volt power
source.
15.Open the adjustable seed gate to its most
wide open position. If the seed gate is not
open fully, seed flow will be diminished and
may even back up into the seed wheel.
16.Reverse the previous steps when removing
the machine from its working position.
Incoming Power Connected To
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Atomizer
Chamber
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
27-gallon
Mix Tank
Supply Hopper
Rotating
Drum
Inoculant Tank
Bracket
Seed Wheel
Peristaltic Pump
(2-200 Pump Motor
& I/P Pump Head)
Peristaltic Pump
(1/4 HP Leeson Pump
Motor, I/P Pump Head, &
Speed Reducer, )
OR
Adjustable
Legs
Calibration
Tube
Conveyor
Outlets
Filter
Mechanical Operation
Mechanical Operation
Section
Section
C
C
Flow
Meter

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SUPPLY HOPPER
The supply hopper has a capacity of approximately 7 units of seed. The hopper
supplies seed to the atomizing chamber where seed first comes in contact with the
treatment.
The seed flow is controlled by the seed wheel. The adjustable seed gate is not
used when using the seed wheel. The seed gate should be set to its most wide
open position. Refer to “Section E: Calibration”, for instructions on calibrating and
setting the seed wheel.
Different seed types may be treated with this equipment. It is
imperative to note that re-calibration of the seed wheel will be
required with each new seed type.
The hopper is equipped with three proximity switches. The top proximity switch
controls the automatic start and stop of the inlet conveyor, so the supply hopper
does not overflow. This proximity switch is not used on Tower Units or when the
treater is being fed with an overhead hopper. The lower proximity switches, which
are located in the seed wheel, control the automatic shut-off of the pump(s). When
the seed wheel runs out of seed the pump(s) will automatically shut-off. Refer to
“Control Panel” in Section D, and Section F: Troubleshooting; “Proximity Switch
Adjustment Guide” for more in-depth information on these proximity switches.
The distribution cone creates a curtain of seed which wraps around the atomizer
head, ensuring that every seed is applied with treatment. (see page 45)
SEED WHEEL
The Seed Wheel is designed to simplify and increase seed flow calibration accu-
racy. A rotating wheel is driven by a variable speed motor, which is set prior to
treating the seed. This is mounted above the atomizer. The wheel consists of 8
identical pockets approximately 4 inches deep. As it rotates, the wheel captures a
certain amount of seed in each pocket. After the seed is caught, the wheel
continues rotation and dispenses the seed into the
atomizer chamber. With the constant turn of the
wheel, there is a consistent amount of seed always
sent through the
atomizer.
A cup is used to represent a certain percentage of
one of the wheels pockets. To calibrate the seed
flow, take a sample of the seed to be treated using
the cup and weigh it. From the weight of the seed
sample and by also knowing the RPM of the wheel,
you can determine how fast that seed type will pass
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The purpose of the seed wheel is to simplify calibration and make seed flow
calibration more accurate. The seed wheel saves time when switching to different
seed sizes and seed types, and can be mounted to most LP800 and LP2000
models.
(1) Openings
to Wheel (2) Variable
Speed Motor
(5) Opening
to Atomizer
(4) Seed
Wheel
(3) Proximity
Switch
(6) Brush
1. Openings to Wheel: This is where the seed is dispensed into the wheel
pockets.
2. Variable Speed Motor: Drives the wheel and the speed can be adjusted to fit
your desired seed flow.
3. Proximity Switch: Controls when the pump(s) turn on and off when the pump
switch on the seed treater is in the Automatic position. When seed is covering this
sensor and the pump switch is in Auto, the pump(s) will run. When seed is no
longer covering this sensor, the pump(s) will shut off.