General FEEDER Information

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2 - Feeders:
VIBRATING GRIZZLY FEEDER PARTS - TYPE VFG
A. STORAGE
B. HANDLING
C. REMOVAL/RE-ATTACHMENT OF VIBRATING FRAME
D. CLEARANCES
E. HOPPER CLEARANCE DIAGRAMS
    1. Feed End
    2. Discharge
F. LEVEL AND DEGREE
G. GRIZZLY SECTION DIAGRAM
H. MOTOR AND DRIVE
    1. Direction of Rotation
    2. Motor Location
    3. Belt Tension and Alignment
    4. a. Torsion Motor Base (If Applicable)
    4. b. Pivot Motor Base (If Applicable)
 I. SNUBBER ASSEMBLIES
J. GEAR TIMING INSTRUCTIONS
K. RECOMMENDED NUT TORQUE IN FT.- LBS.
L. SUPPORT SPRINGS
M. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
    1. Maintenance Checks
    2. Housekeeping Practices
TIMING INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION/STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
 
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A. STORAGE

If possible, store the unit in a building, away from excessive moisture. If the unit is going to b
stored for more than two months before start-up, precautions should be taken to prevent rus
pitting from developing on the bearing races and rollers due to condensation. Make sure the
sitting level and in a dust-free, clean environment. Remove the sheave to expose the dirt flin
(See the mechanism drawing). Pull the dirt flinger back and fill the entire groove in the housi
with grease. Push the flinger back into place and replace the sheave. Add to the tube ten ga
the oil recommended in the oiling instruction section of this manual. On less than six foot wid
add only six gallons. Once a month the shaft should be rotated several times to relubricate t
upper bearing portion.   Before starting up, remove all grease from the housing cap groove.
the oil and fill the tube to the proper operating level with new oil.

Keep records of storage maintenance procedures and dates.

B. HANDLING

When lifting the unit, be sure to raise it evenly at all four corners to avoid twisting the frame
cable slings, via spreader bar, to the pick-up lugs provided on the H-beam or channel bas
unit was supplied without a base, use the 3" dia. pick-up hole in the center trunnion gusse
each spring cluster. Check that your lifting equipment is safely sized for the total weigh
equipment to be lifted.

C. Removal From and Re-attachment of Vibrating Frame to Stationary Base or Structu

Should it be necessary to remove the vibrating frame from the base in order to facilitate inst

be sure to loosen the snubber check arm bolt. The arm should move freely before continuing

Caution
Failure to loosen bolt may result in breakage to the arm.
After re-assembly of frame to base, snubber check arm bolt must be tight enough so th
cannot be moved by hand.
It should be torqued to 150 ft./lbs.

Warning
Failure to tighten snubber check arm bolt will result in excessive vibration during
shut-down and may result in damage to the feeder as well as the support structure.
 
D. CLEARANCES
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Wherever possible, a minimum of 24" side clearance should be provided on each side of the
machine. This enables the attendant to check the unit's condition and operation.

Allow sufficient clearance in front of the screen at the discharge end or in the rear at the fe
for replacing screen sections. A suggested clearance would be at least one foot longer than
screen panel.

A minimum vertical clearance of at least five inches should be maintained between the v
frame and any stationary structures such as the feed hopper or discharge chutes and bins
providing places for dust and stones to accumulate and interfere with the movement of the v
frame.

Caution
During start-up and shut down the frame may experience a brief period of much
larger movement as the vibrating frame passes through the resonant frequency of
the support springs. The vibrating frame must not contact any stationary object
during this time.
 Warning
ALL HOLD DOWN BRACKETS AND SHIPPING STRAPS MUST BE REMOVED
BEFORE FINAL LEVELING AND BEFORE START-UP

E. HOPPER CLEARANCE DIAGRAMS

1. Feed End

2. Discharge
F. LEVEL AND DEGREE

If the base is provided, the live frame is set level with the base at the factory before s
However, it is very important that the sub-structure supporting the base be level or that the
pad pedestals be level and located according to Deister drawings. The degree of incline of
should be within 1/2 degree of the intended degree in order to assure proper oil gauge re
bearing lubrication and capacity.

Caution
The unit must be level transversely within 1/4" for seven foot and wider, and 1/8" for
less than seven foot wide. Failure to do so can result in premature bearing failures,
metal fatigue and uneven material flow. Level should be checked periodically after
startup of a new plant or a portable plant in the event that settling has occurred.

G. GRIZZLY SECTION DIAGRAM

1. Direction of Rotation

The direction of rotation of the motor is important to the operation of his unit and should rot
as shown on the overall (General Arrangement) drawing. Reversing the direction will not af
vibrating mechanism. If a pivot motor base has been supplied, the direction of rotation ma
belt slippage during start-up. The belts usually grip best when the driven sheave rotates O
Away From the Motor (OAFM).

2. Motor Location

When Deister does not supply the motor support frames, it is very important that the m
located as shown on the overall (General Arrangement) drawing. All Deister screen shea
specially machined so that, when in operation, there is a point of zero sheave run out. I
words, if a line were drawn from the center of the driven sheave through the center of the
sheave, there would be no movement towards or away from the motor sheave where t
crosses the outer diameter of the driven sheave. This, of course, means that the center dis
remaining constant and the belts are running smoothly. If the motor is located improperly,
may not cross at the point of zero run out. This results in belt damage and excessiv
vibration.
3. Belt Tension and Alignment

Proper belt tension is important to machine performance. Belts that are too loose will slip
start-up and may not be able to start the unit. Belts that squeal during start-up or in opera
whip excessively, may indicate insufficient belt tension.

Caution
Be careful, however: belts that are tensioned too tightly can cause much more
serious damage. As belts are over-tightened, the vibrating frame is pulled out of
square with the support frame. Operating in this twisted position introduces stresses
that can lead to spring failure, metal fatigue, cracking and broken welds in the
vibrating frame.
In addition, the twisting will affect the stroke amplitude and character, thus affecting materi
Over-tightened belts put an extra load on the mechanism bearings that is unnecessary a
tear up motors and motor bases. Ideally, the belts should only be tight enough that they do
during start-up.

After proper tension has been applied to the V-belts, check that the sheave faces have prop
angular and parallel alignment.

4. a. Torsion Motor Base (If Applicable)

If not properly operated, the torsion motor base cannot perform its job, which is providing
belt tension at all times.
 Bad or missing gear cover gasket Install new gasket
Crack in tube assembly Consult Deister Ma
Co.
Oil in mechanism Too much oil in tube Install correct amou
excessively hot oil Refer to operato
manual
Machine out of level, causing oil to flow to low Level the machine
side of machine
Improper type of oil Install recommende
type of oil Refer to
operators manual
Bearing failing Replace all bearing
sharing the same o

CAUSE CORRECTION
PROBLEM
Short bearing life Contamination in oil Change oil, making s
oil in storage is clean
clean containers are
to transport oil
Infrequent oil changes Change oil more
frequently Refer to
operators manual
Improper type of oil Install recommended
of oil Refer to operat
manual
Improper shaft end play Should have 3/64" to
1/16" shaft travel sid
side.
Rebuild mechanism
Consult D.M.Co. if
assistance is needed
Machine out of level causing oil to flow to low Level the machine
side of machine
Thrust load on bearings Correct cause of side
motion in vibrating fr
Improper type of bearing Replace with proper
bearing
Machine running too fast Change sheave ratio
motor speed
Machine impacting on stationary structure or Eliminate hitting
built-up material