USC LPX 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 automated 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:__________________________________
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Section Contents Page #
Section A Safety Instructions.....................................................................5
Section B Installation................................................................................12
Section C Mechanical Operation..............................................................16
Treater Overview....................................................................16
Supply Hopper & Seed Wheel................................................17
Atomizer Chamber & 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 Screen...............................................................................26
H-O-A Screen.............................................................................29
Utilities Screen...........................................................................33
Security Screen..........................................................................35
Tools & Options Screen.............................................................37
Section E Calibration ................................................................................41
Seed Flow Calibration................................................................41
Pump Calibration .......................................................................44
Flow Meter Calibration...............................................................45
Treating Seed ............................................................................46
Reports.......................................................................................48
Seed Wheel Calibration .............................................................50
Printing & Uploading Reports.....................................................51
Section F Troubleshooting & Alarms......................................................58
Troubleshooting .........................................................................58
Proximity Switch Adjustment Guide...........................................60
System Alarms - Faults..............................................................61
Paused Controlled Warning.......................................................64
System Messages......................................................................65
Section G Maintenance .............................................................................66
Section H Storage......................................................................................69
Section I Mechanical Drawings ..............................................................72
Section J Limited Warranty....................................................................119
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
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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.”
EMERGENCY STOP
There are two Emergency Stop push buttons on the LX Series Seed
Treater, which are located on the main control panel and the treater
junction box. Actuators of emergency stop shall be colored RED. The
background immediately around the device actuator shall be colored
YELLOW. The actuator pushbutton-operated device shall be of the palm
or mushroom head type.
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
disconnected, 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.
7. Keep safety signs clean. Replace any sign that is damaged or not clearly visible.