USC LPX Series User manual

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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 LPX manual seed treater. 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,
sanitation, 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
instructions and warning labels are intact and legible, and that the
equipment is in good working order.
 In addition to the operating instructions, observe and enforce the
applicable 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 number of the machine for future reference. The serial number
is located on the upper right corner of the main panel mounting bracket.
SERIAL NUMBER:__________________________________
Serial
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Section Contents Page #
Legend ....................................................................................4
Section A Safety Instructions.................................................................5
Section B Installation ............................................................................12
Section C Mechanical Operation..........................................................16
Treater Overview....................................................................16
Supply Hopper & Atomizer Chamber .....................................17
Rotating Drum........................................................................18
Pump Stand Overview............................................................19
Mix Tank, Calibration Tube & Flow Meter ..............................20
Pump......................................................................................21
Pump Stand Valves................................................................22
Section D Electrical Operation .............................................................24
Main Control Panel.................................................................24
Bottom of Main Treater Panel ................................................26
Bottom of Main Control Panel ................................................27
Pump Stand Control Panel.....................................................28
Section E Calibration ............................................................................30
Seed Flow Calibration............................................................30
Adjusting the Seed Flow Gate................................................31
Pump Calibration....................................................................32
Pump Charts..........................................................................34
Treating Seed.........................................................................36
Section F Troubleshooting...................................................................38
Proximity Switch Adjustment..................................................40
Section G Maintenance .........................................................................41
Section H Storage..................................................................................44
Section I Mechanical Drawings...........................................................46
Section J Limited Warranty..................................................................89
Table of Contents
Table of Contents

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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
Organization (I.S.O.) and applicable machinery directives. Both formats are
presented below. 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
inspecting, 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
appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices and to
otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energizing,
start-up, or release 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.
 LPX Series Seed Treater owners must give operating instructions to operators
or employees before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least annu-
ally thereafter per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regu-
lation 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 LPX
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 LPX 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.
Guards provided with USC Seed Treater are to remain in
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Installation
Installation
Section
Section
B
B
HIGH VOLTAGE ~ Always disconnect the power source
before working on or near the control panel or lead wires.
HIGH VOLTAGE ~ Use insulated tools when making
adjustments while the controls are under power.
Permanent installation may require additional electrical cords,
liquid hose, and air lines, since each installation is unique.
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.
4. Remove any boxes and cords from the drum of the treater.
Rear
Inlet
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5. Install the four provided legs 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. The pump stand(s) should be placed on level ground close to the seed treater.
9. Attach the chemical tubing from the pump stands(s) to the atomizer plumbing on the
seed treater (below left). Additional tubing can be added or removed to
accommodate your set-up.
10.Connect the two wire cord from each pump stand to the bottom of the main treater
panel.
11.Setup the main control panel at a place that is convenient to the operator. This
may include attaching the main control panel to the seed treater, to the wall or to the
control panel stand that will require anchoring.
11.Connect the included grey cords from the main control panel to the main treater
panel. The receptacles are found on the bottom of each of the panels (below right).
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Power Requirements Tag
12.Have a certified electrician provide power to
the seed treating system. Provide convenient
shutdown switches, comply with local
electrical codes and ensure that the system is
properly grounded and bonded. 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 LPX seed treater and any attached
conveyors.
Flexible conduit is recommended
for main power supply.
13.Provide 110V single phase power to both the
main control panel and the pump stand
control panel(s).
14.Reverse the previous steps when removing
the machine from its working position.
Incoming Power Connected To
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NOTES

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Drum Motor
LPX TREATER OVERVIEW
Supply Hopper
Rotating
Drum
Main Treater
Panel
Adjustable
Seed Flow
Gate
Adjustable
Legs
Conveyor
Receptacles
Mechanical Operation
Mechanical Operation
Section
Section
C
C
Discharge
Chute
Quick
Release
Atomizer
Chamber
Handle
Plumbing
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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 an adjustable seed gate. Refer to “Section E:
Calibration, for instructions on adjusting the seed flow gate. Dry batch calibration
runs will be required in order to determine the seed flow rate . Rates should be
determined in Quantity/Time, this will allow for proper liquid / granular mixtures.
Different seed types may be treated with this equipment. It is
imperative to note that re-calibration of the seed gate setting will be
required with each new seed type.
The hopper is equipped with two 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. The lower
proximity switch controls the automatic shut-off of the pump(s) when the hopper
runs out of seed. Refer to “Main 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 37)
12” hopper extension
Adjustable Seed
Gate Lever
Inlet conveyor
Proximity
Switch
Pump(s)
Proximity
Switch
Atomizing
Chamber
ATOMIZER CHAMBER
The atomizer chamber consists of a
patented design which disperses
treatment evenly to each seed. A motor
drives the atomizer head at approximately
1725 RPM’s. As treatment is being
pumped into the atomizer chamber, it
drops into the atomizer head. The
centrifugal force of the spinning head
forces the treatment to be sprayed out
through a screen covering in all 360
degrees. Meanwhile, seed flows down
out of the supply hopper and down on top
of the distribution cone which disperses
the seed down around the atomizer head.
The atomizer can be easily accessed by
pulling down on the quick release handle
and sliding the atomizer away from the
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ROTATING DRUM
The rotating drum comes in options of 6, 8, and 10 feet and accepts treated seed
through the opening on the hopper end. As seed passes through the length of the
drum it is tumbled, producing accurate and uniform seed coating. The seed then
exits the seed treater out the discharge end of the machine.
Never allow exposure of persons or clothing to the drive shaft,
idler wheels, or the drum during operation. Always have the
safety shields in place during operation.
The time it takes for seed to move through the drum both during and at the end of
the run can be changed by lowering or raising the pins on the legs of the discharge
end of the treater. When the pins are in the same hole on all of the treater legs, the
treater has a natural downward tilt towards the discharge end of the treater.
Lowering the pins on the discharge end’s legs will give the treater more tilt during
operation which will allow seed to travel through the drum at a faster rate. Vice
verse, raising those pins will cause seed to stay in the drum longer.
It is not recommended to lower the discharge end’s pins more
than one hole setting different from the inlet end’s pins. If this is
done, a loss in seed coverage and chemical coating may occur.
On the 6 and 8 foot drum options the LPX manual treater will also come standard
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Mix Tank
Pump
Calibration
Tube
Filter
Drain
Valve
PUMP STAND OVERVIEW
Flow Meter
Seed Treatment
Valve
Seed Treatment
Return Valve
Mix Tank
Motor
Seed Treatment
Source Valve
Scale Shipping
Bracket
Mix Tank Scale
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MIX TANK
The USC LPX manual seed treater is equipped with a fully modular, manually
controlled pump stand. This pump stand will include a 30 or 60 gallon chemical mix
tank that is of either stainless steel or poly construction. This chemical mix tank will
have electric drive agitation that is turned on or off at the pump stand control panel.
The agitator should be running at all times when treatment is present in the mix
tank to keep the chemical mixed and in a suspended state. The tank is equipped
with a shut-off, drain plug, and drain valve located on the bottom. The top of the
tank also includes 3 extra ports which the operator can use to direct fill into the tank
(see below).
CALIBRATION TUBE
The LPX manual pump stand may also be equipped with a calibration tube which is
used to determine the liquid flow rate. The calibration tube measures in ounces on
a 0-340 scale. Three-way valves direct liquid from different areas to keep all liquid
contained. This creates a closed chemical system so that the operator can
manually calibrate the chemical flow rate without handling any of the chemical.
FLOW METER
A in-line chemical flow meter is another option for the LPX manual pump stand. A
flow meter is used to perform real-time chemical flow adjustments and monitoring
without the operator having to handle the chemical. The flow meter reading will be
displayed on the pump stand control panel.