ViBco Pneumatic Ball

1 REV196-13 WARNING: Failure to read and follow these installation instructions and safety precautions could result in personal injury, equipment damage, shortened service life or unsatisfactory equipment performance. All information in this document is vital to the proper installation and operation of the equipment. It is important that all personnel who will be coming in contact with this product thoroughly read and understand this BallVibratorsViBcoinstruction manual800-633-0032 mounting instructions checklist1 startNEW INSTALLATIONSTART HERE!REPLACEMENT OR CROSS OVER UNITSCHECK MOUNTINGAREA BEFOREREPLACING You For choosing a ViBco ViBrator!

2 WarrantY3 plates & channel selection4 ViBrator placement5 stitch weld mounting8 restraint7 Pneumatic hook up6 Bolting procedure800-633-0032 for mounting Plates & Brackets, spare & replacement Parts and 24/7 technical supportFILL OUT WARRANTY CARD!!!! Determine length of channel iron. Select thickness of mounting plate & method of mounting. STITCH weld mounting plate to channel vibrator placement on bin. STITCH weld channel iron to vibrator on mounting plate. Secure safety chain or wire. Connect pneumatics. The warranty is void if vibrator is not properly installed. During installation follow and check off the following steps and your vibrator should provide you with years of trouble-free must stitch weld MOUNTING PLATE & CHANNEL IRON!

3 NEVER CONTINUOUSLY WELD. STOP WELDS 1 FROM ENDS TO STOP FATIGUE PLACE VIBRATOR DIRECTLY ON SKIN OF BIN OR HOPPER!for bin plate greater than 3/16 Drill/tap holes or use studded platefor bin plate less than 3/16 THESE PLATES & CHANNEL LENGTHS ARE FOR MOST COMMON APPLICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFO FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN FULL DETAIL VERSION OF INSTRUCTIONS ONLINE AT RectangularBin2 Vibrators OnA Single BinL1/4 to 1/3 LL1/4 to 1/3 LL1/3 L1/2 LTHESE ARE JUST EXAMPLESGO ONLINE TO SEE MORENOT SURE HOW TO MOUNT?CALL ViBco TECH HELP 401-539-2392 STITCH WELDS SHOULD BE 3 LONG LEAVING 3 ( ) BETWEEN EACH WELDSTITCH WELDS SHOULD START & STOP 1 ( ) FROM BOTH ENDS OF CHANNEL TO STOP FATIGUE CRACKINGDO NOT MOUNT VIBRATOR DIRECTLY TO SURFACE OF THE BIN !

4 !! Always use mounting plate & channel ironBe sure you have selected theproper length of channel using thetables above (SECTION 4).Improper mounting canresult in failure ofunit or damageto DETAILS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT 5 BOLT SIZEMAX TORQUE ft-lbs1/4"95/16"183/8"321/2"785/8"1603/4 "260 For other bolt grades, please consult TO THE BIN OR THE VIBRATOR WILL OCCUR IF NOT MOUNTED SECURELY!Make sure the vibrator is secured tightly. Retighten after the first 10 -15 minutes of operation & check them periodically to maintain proper ,Check those bolts!NOTE: If replacement installation, you MUST check the weld on the existing mount first!

5 All torque specs are listed as a WET TORQUE recommendation. Loctite 243 Blue or equal should be used to ensure bolts do not come DETERMINE CORRECT AIR HOSE SIZE** ball MODELNUMBERMIN AIRHOSE DIAMIN FRL* THREAD DIACFM100-1301/8 1/4 4 - 6160-2501/4 1/4 7 - 10320-3803/8 3/8 10 - 20*F=filter R=regulator L=lubricator**these for installation of single unit;for multiple units adjust to maintain CFMNOTE: On BB, BV and V models, the smaller INNER port is the air inlet and the larger port is the exhaustFOR LENGTHS UNDER 10 FT. HOSE DIA. SHOULD MATCH PORT SIZE. OVER 10 FT. CONSULT for Clean or Sanitary Environments:BB & BV models are equipped with a threaded exhaust port to allow for exhaust air to be piped off FORCE in LBSMNTNG PLATE THICKNESSCHANNEL IRON SIZEFACTOR A101 - 500 1/4" - 3/8"3" x lbs3" x 5 lbs2501- 12001/2"4" x lbs4" x lbs3 BIN WALL THICKNESSFACTOR B1/8" (10 ga.)

6 Or less61/8" - 1/4" 51/4" - 3/8" 43/8" - 1/2" 31/2" & up2 FACTOR A + BUSE CH. IRON LENGTH95 - 7 FT.(70 -80%)84 - 6 FT.(60 - 70%)73 - 5 FT.(50 - 60%)62 - 4 FT.(50 - 60%)51 - 2 FT.(50 - 60%) 4N/Anote:1. Longer channel iron will not affect vibrator performance, but total channel length should not exceed length of bin wall. 2. Percentages shown indicate % of bin wall height your channel iron should be for shorter To match your vibrator on chart above, model number suffixes generally correspond to pounds of force generated. For any questions, consult INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN Mount one end to the vibrator and the other to the hopper or bin above the vibrator NEVER ATTACH CHAIN TO THE MOUNTING PLATEREV196-13 WARNING: Failure to read and follow these installation instructions and safety precautions could result in personal injury, equipment damage, shortened service life or unsatisfactory equipment performance.

7 All information in this document is vital to the proper installation and operation of the equipment. It is important that all personnel who will be coming in contact with this product thoroughly read and understand this BallVibratorsViBcoinstruction manual800-633-0032 Pneumatic installationFor custom mounting applications or any other operating specs11 trouBleshootingWarrantyAll warranty claims must be submitted to ViBco for approval prior to any repairs being done. Failure to do so will void any and all warranty coverage. All repairs will be done at the ViBco , shortages & complaintsComplaints concerning goods received or errors should be made at once.

8 Claims must be made within five days after receipt of goods. Clerical errors are subject to correction. Damage during shipping must be reported to the carrier, not Parts **Parts should not be returned to ViBco without prior authorization. Call ViBco s customer service depart-ment at 800-633-0032 (800-465-9709 in Canada) for a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number. A return authorization will be emailed or faxed to you. Use this as your packing slip. Return shipping must be prepaid. Material returned may be subject to a 10% restocking fee. All returned shipments should clearly display your name, address and original invoice number to ensure proper credit.

9 ** Orders for custom equipment built to customer s specifications are not changesVIBCO reserves the right to make changes in pattern, design or materials when deemed necessary, without prior notice or obligation to make corresponding changes in previous models. To be sure of exact mounting dimensions, it is recommended that you obtain a certified dimensional drawing from the spare PartsParts can be ordered through authorized distributors or from ViBco s Spare Parts Department. The following data should be provided when placing your spare parts order:From label: Model number of spare parts list: reference number, part number, description & quantity instructions: Specify shipping point and method of IS MANDATORY!

10 To VibratorTo GateTo ControlSwitchTimerFor best performance DO NOT RUN vibrators in series off one hoseUse SAE-10 or lighter oil 1 drop for every 10 cubic ft/min (CFM) (available at any industrial or auto supply store)15 lubricator to vibrator5 solenoid to vibratorNot RecommendedSafe OperationMaximum Air PressureMaximum Temperature175 C350 FThe operating temperature of the vibrator should not exceed 350oF (175oC). Alternative HIGH TEMP units are available. Consult the factory with your application information for best MATERIAL STILL ISN T MOVING!1. Did you put your vibrator in the right location? Did you mount your vibrator properly?