Complete Service Manual
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1. 7 o 72 67 FBS 100 10 5 208 15000 5 1 133 ForMetch Plates FBS 130 16 454 1300 150 7 15 67 Formatch Piates FBS 160 24 680 1050 130 7 225 107 68 Formatch Piates Fes 190 26 757 8500 100 250 1112 ForMatch Plates PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 14 VS Technical Data PA C L Inch mm Inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm Inch mm 5 100 76 14 6 378 ive 48 2 51 19 5 130 4 102 38 10 478 124 2 51 2546 59 15 16 24 5 160 4 102 38 10 518 130 278 73 76 1746 37 5 190 4 102 38 10 5706 138 314 83 3116 78 15 6 33 5 250 4 102 t2 13 512 140 358 92 31116 94 112 38 5 320 4 102 t2 13 512 140 4 102 434 121 134 44 57 70 F v NPT Pipe Tap Size Bolt Size Cinch mm inch mm inch mm Airinet Inch mm inch mm Ibs kg Speed VPM Speed VPM Force Ibs Force N dB Material in Bin Model 80 psi VS 100 7 13 2 198 368 12000 4 20 89 6 200 VS 1602. 1 160 507 1 190 508 1 250BVS08 1 320BVS09 1 380BVS10 1 510BVS05 1 510BVS05 2 510BVS05 2 510BVS32 05 1 510BVS23 RK BVS 60 RK BVS 130 RK 160 RK 190 RK 250 RK 320 RK 380 RK 440 RK 510 RK 510F 320 510 510 5 570 5 100 5 130 5 160 5 190 5 16 18LN 5 16 18LN 5 16 18LN 5 16 18LN 100BBS04 2 130BBS04 2 160BBS04 2 160BBS04 2 WASH 01 WASH 02 WASH 04 WASH 04 608LLB C3 608LLB C3 608LLB C3 6201LLB C3 100BBS03 1 130BBS03 1 160BBS03 1 160BBS03 1 160BBS 12 1 160BBS12 2 160BBS12 3 160BBS 12 3 100BBS05 130BBS06 160BBS05 160BBS05 100BBS04 1 130BBS04 1 160BBS04 1 160BBS04 1 RK BBS 100 RK BBS 130 RK BBS 160 RK BBS 190 FBS 100 FBS 130 FBS 160 FBS 190 5 16 18LN 5 16 18LN 5 16 18LN 5 16 18LN 100BBS04 2 130BBS04 2 160BBS04 2 160BBS04 2 WASH 01 WASH 02 WASH 04 WASH 04 608LLB C3 608LLB C3 608LLB C3 6201LLB C3 100BBS03 1 100BBS03 2 160BBS03 2 160BBS03 2 160BBS 12 1 160BBS12 2 160BBS 12 3 160BBS12 3 100BBS05 2 130BBS 6 2 160BBS05 2 160BBS05 2 Washer Kits include Redtaining Rings Wave Washers Felt Washers Bearing Spacer Nylon Shields and Snap Rings Repair Kits include Locknut Cone Cover Washer Kit Bearings Turbine Wheel and Shaft PHONE ORDER WWW VIBCO COM 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 100BBS04 1 130BBS04 1 160BBS04 1 160BBS04 1 401 539 100BBS10 9 100BBS20 1
3. 77 4800 BVS 320 85 5500 9 6800 10 60 269 70 5300 BVS 380 13 58 4500 16 500 18 60 91 74 6700 BVS 440 6 73 430 18 4800 21 70 3114 76 700 BVS 510 6 73 4000 18 4500 21 90 54 7 900 BVS 570 23 4 360 21 4000 26 1050 471 10500 PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 16 3 5 5 13 16 16 23 MLT and MLTSS Technical Data 31 2 89 17 8 48 212 64 1 25 1 2 13 11 8 29 17 16 37 1 8 1 4 NPT 4112 114 33 8 86 33 16 81 113 16 46 5 8 16 11 2 38 1 15 16 49 1 4 NPT 3 8 NPT 10 5 127 31 2 89 33 8 86 2 51 58 16 11116 43 21 4 57 1 4 NPT 3 8 _ Inch Outlet MLTSS MHISS 130 MLTSS MHISS 190 MLTSS MHISS 320 108 13 16 NPT Pipe Tap Size Bolt Size Weight 80 psi 3 Mode kg Speed VEM CFR Speed VPM CPM Force Force Material in Bin MLT 130 1 45 8600 45 1000 55 75 334 750 MLT 250 24 5200 720 9 40 2136 72 4800 MLT 320 45 204 50 9 6800 60 2669 70 5300 oesi lbs kg Speed VPM CFM Speed VPM CFM For
4. The improper welding of bin stiffeners to which the vibrator is attached often results in fatigue cracks in the bin This can be preventd by properly welding stiffeners to the bin side A stiffener should be stitch welded to the bin leav ing 3 to 4 inches between welds STOP WELDS 1 IN FROM THE ENDS OF THE STIFFENER This will prevent fatigue cracks that occur due to crystalization of the material This crystalization is caused by the heat concentration that develops when the ends of the channel iron are welded To stop the cracks drill a hole at the end of each crack and weld on a piece of angle iron as shown above When welding on the angle iron STOP WELDS 1 IN FROM THE ENDS PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 13 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM BBS and Technical L E G imi COPIE SEM 25 8 67 5 16 3 1 4 FBS 100 1 CIE mm Airinlet a 3 3 16 8 10 33 4 1718 48 21 4 57 13 16 30 5 16 16 1 4 5 130 5 160 amp 190 1 6 418 51 2946 65 114 32 5 16 19 1 4 FBS 160 amp 190 NPT Pipe Tap Size Bolt Size milii 41 1 5 8 Weight 3 80psi Maxibs kg Speed Speed VPM Force lbs Force N dB Material in Bin BBS 100 5 42 35 68 29 BBS 130 o 255 sooo 45 1000 55 75 79 BBS 160 2 s
5. VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 10 11 Maximum Air Pressure The operating pressure of the vibrator should not exceed 80 psi and should be no lower than 60 psi unless specially contructed by VIBCO Max air pressure for BVS 60 VS BBS and FBS 100 should be 60 psi Figure 3 Maximum Temperature The operating temperature of the vibrator should not exceed 200 F 93 C High temperature units are available Figure 4 200 WE 93 _ Safe Operation Not Recommended FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM Operating Instructions To Obtain Maximum Performance Itis notnecessary to operate the vibrator atits maximum capacity to obtain maximum performance Air regulators timers etc should be used to tune the vibrator for optimum performance and ensure longer life Continuous vs Intermittent Operation For bulk material bin applications the vibrator should be used to reduce the material friction and increase not as a feeder Once the friction of the particles is reduced gravity ow takes over and the vibrator should then be turned off for several reasons Economy Most vibrators are run 6096 to 8096 longer than they should Short bursts of vibration are usually more effective than operating continuously Experience has shown that for most applications short bursts of 10 to 30 seconds for every 1 to 5 minutes of discharge are more effective and effi
6. the plate from mounting channel the concrete by using vibration shock absorbers Consult VIBCO for detailed drawings PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 7 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM CHUTES In order to successfully move material in a chute the angle of repose of the material has to be known It can be found in most handbooks or can easily be measured by pouring cup of the material on a table The angle between the table and the cone the material makes is the angle of repose To move the material in the chute it should be inclined no less than 1 2 of the angle of repose If this cannot be obtained a feeder is necessary to move the material Chutes up to 6 ft are generally handled by one vibrator mounted approximately 1 3 from the discharge B On chutes over 6 ft long two vibrators are needed one should be placed 18 24 from the discharge The other approximately in the middle Since chutes are very sensitive to vibration provision should be made to move the lower vibrator 6 inches in either direction This could mean the difference between moving the material or not moving it C The direction of rotation of the vibrator shaft should be in the direction of material ow D Force impact needed on vibrator is equal to weight of chute vibrator max material in chute Chutes must have an inclination of at least 10 for vibrators to be able to move the material inclination is less the chute has to b
7. 14 10000 7 1 00 8 140 7122 70 1600 5 190 35 16 4200 75 702 9 20 101 70 500 VS 250 5 23 5500 9 700 105 50 2225 70 5000 VS 320 65 29 5200 9 6800 711 60 269 1700 VS 510 15 68 4000 18 405 21 90 44 77 9000 PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 15 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM BVS Technical Data A L w H D E F G Inch Inch Inch Inch mm Inch Inch mm Inch Inch Inch BVS 60 76 14 31346 97 15 8 41 27 16 62 19 58 16 13 16 11 4 32 IBVS 250 5 127 1 2 13 63 4 171 39 16 90 315 16 100 15 8 41 78 22 17 8 48 25 16 59 6 152 5 8 16 715 16 202 43 4 121 n 13 6 148 2 51 11 8 29 211 16 68 76 BVS 570 8 203 3 4 19 103 16 259 57 16 138 71 4 184 215 16 75 1 25 318 79 4 102 NPT Pipe Tap Size qe T Bolt Size Inlet Outlet D 60psi Model kg Speed Speed VPM Fores Force Material in Bi BVS 60 7 13oz 198 368 1200 4 6 200 BVS 160 14 950 7 100 160 72 70 1600 BVS 250 6 27 520 720 9 40 2136
8. 2 100BBS23 3 100BBS 10 4 100BBS 10 4 2584 VIBRATORS VIBCO COM RK FBS 100 100BBS23 2 RK FBS 130 100BBS23 1 RK FBS 160 100BBS23 1 RK FBS 190 19 MLTSS MLT amp MHI MHISS PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 20 MLT MHI PART NO MLT 130 MLT 190 MLT 250 MLT 320 1 1 516 18LN SS 3 8 16LN SS 7 16 14LN SS 7 16 14LN SS LOCK NUT STAINLESS STEEL 2 1 13088504 190 1744 250MLTO4 320MLTO4 MILLENIUM TURBINE REAMED COVER 43 2 waASH02 wASH 05 5 5 06 WASHER KIT 4 2 60815 02 6201LLB C3 6201LLB C3 6302LLB C3 BEARING 11 5 1 130BBS03 1 190BVS17 250BvS22 3208 516 GEAR 0 1 1 0 0 6 1 160BBS12 2 190BVS16 1 250BVS21 1 320BVS15 1 SHAFT STAINLESS STEEL 7 1 1308 5022 190 250 1103 20 2 HOUSING 1 0 8 1 130BBS04 2 190 1705 250MLTOS 320MLTO5 MILLENIUM TURBINE COVER 9 1 5 16 18LN SS 3 8 16LN SS 7 16 14LN SS 1 2 13LN SS NUT STAINLESS STEEL MLTSS MHISS 1 1 5 16 18_ 55 3 8 16LN SS 7 16 14LN SS NUT STAINLESS STEEL _2 1 130554 1905504 3025504 COVER STAINLESS STEEL _ 3 2 wASH 02 WASH 05 WASH 00 WASHERKIT 4 2 608LLB C3 6201LLB C3 6302LLB C3 BEARINO _ 5 1 130BBS03 1 190BVS17 3
9. 20BVS16 GEAR 0 6 1 160BBS12 2SS _190BVS16 1_ 320BVS15 1 SHAFT MLT STAINLESS STEEL 7 1 130552 1905503 3205503 HOUSING STAINLESS STEEL 228 1 1305505 190SS05 3205505 COVER TAPPED STAINLESS STEEL 1 2 A3LN SS NUT STAINLESS STEEL 9 5 16 18LN SS 3 8 16LN SS PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 21 Warranty and General Information Warranty All 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 Errors Shortages and Complaints Complaints concerning goods received or errors should be made at once Claims must be made within five days after receipt of goods Clerical errors are subject to correction Returning Parts Parts should not be returned to VIBCO without prior autorization Call VIBCO cutomer service department at 1 800 633 0032 1 800 465 9709 in Canada for a Return Goods Autorization RGA number A return autorization will be faxed to you Return shipping must be prepaid Material returned may be subject to a 10 rehandling charge All returned shipments should clearly display your name and address In order to assure proper credit our invoice number against which parts were returned must be supplied Orders for equipment built to specifications which vary from VIBCO s standard units are not subject to cancellation Responsib
10. 25 Housing 7 100VS03 130VS02 160VS03 190VS14 2 250 19 320 07 410 513 510VS03 Reamed Cover 8 Muffler Pad 9 100VS01 11 130VS01 11 190VS05 190VS05 250 17 320 06 410 04 510 523 Exhaust Cover 10 100BBS23 3 RK VS 100 100BBS23 2 RK VS 130 190VS04 RK 160 190VS04 RK 190 250VS03 RK 250 320V810 RK 320 410VS05 RK 380 510VS02 RK 510 BVS 60 BVS 130 BVS 160 BVS 190 BVS 250 BVS 320 BVS 380 BVS 440 BVS 510 BVS 510F BVS 510FS BVS 570 5 16 18LN 5 16 18LN 3 8 16LN 3 8 16LN 7 16 14LN 7 16 amp 1 2 LN 9 16 amp 5 8 LN 9 16 amp 5 8 LN 9 16 amp 5 8 LN 9 16 amp 5 8 LN 9 16 amp 5 8 LN 3 4 10LN 100BBS04 2 130BBS04 2 160 507 2 190BVS08 2 250BVS08 2 320BVS20 380BVS23 510BVS16 1 510BVS16 2 510BVS16 2 510BVS16 2 570BVS11 WASH 01 WASH 02 WASH 57 WASH 05 WASH 05 WASH 06 WASH 07 WASH 09 WASH 09 WASH 09 WASH 12 WASH 10 608LLB C3 608LLB C3 608LLB C3 6201LLB C3 6201LLB C3 6302LLB C3 6303LLB C3 6303LLB C3 6303LLB C3 6303LLB C3 6303LLB C3 6305LLB C3 100BBS03 1 130BBS03 1 160BVS05 190BVS17 250BVS22 320BVS15 380BVS30 20CC11 20CC11 20CC11 20CC11 26 160 512 1 160 512 2 160BVS04 190BVS16 250BVS21 320BVS15 380BVS29 510BVS25 510BVS25 510BVS25 510BVS25 570BVS16 60BVS02 130BVS02 160 507 1 190 518 2 250BVS23 320BVS17 2 380BVS32 510BVS03 510BVS03 510BVS12 510BVS12 o 0BVS03 100BBS04 1 130BBS04
11. MLT BUB eo cR RR TT 16 EXDIGded VOWS su beta 17 20 21 Warranty amp General Information 22 PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 1 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORSQG VIBCO COM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 manual HOW IT WORKS VIBCO turbine air vibrators are designed to keep noise pollution at a minimum Compressed air turns a specially designed turbine wheel that channels the air through the unit at frequencies well above the human hearing range making it virtually silent Turbine vibrators average a whisper quiet 72 dB The BBS BVS MLT and MLTSS models should use a muf er to remove exhaust air hiss The VS model has a built in muf er General Features VIBCO turbine air vibrators operate in any position and are not adversely affected by dust dirt or wetness Speed can be adjusted by varying the air supply pressure The only moving part is pre lubricated for l
12. Pneumatic Turbine Mounting Instructions Operating Instructions Technical Data Parts List e Maintenance Trouble Shooting We re Thes ibrator Guys 75 Stilson Road Wyoming RI 02898 Dai Corporate HQ amp Factory Phone 800 633 0032 401 539 2392 Mississauga ONT L5L 1X1 Fax 401 539 2584 Phone 800 465 9709 905 828 4191 Fax 905 828 5015 Western US Phoenix AZ 85254 Phone 800 633 0032 480 596 1809 E mail vibrators 9 vibco com Fax 480 596 1614 Website www vibco com Thank you for choosing VIBCO Inc for your vibration needs You are now the owner of the finest silent pneumatic vibrator available today backed by complete manufacturer confidence in its quality and dependability For reference please complete the information below about your new VIBCO vibrator Model Number Date of Purchase TABLE OF CONTENTS E 2 Mounting Instructions Gaz old IINE 3 Mounting Procedures 3 4 Mounting To Bin Walls 5 8 Vibrator Installation and Pneumatic 9 11 TOU TOTIS 12 Technical Data and Dimensions Moder 13 14 M 15 Model
13. S TO MATCH BOLT TO BIN A 2 BOLT PATTERN ON BIN WELD BOTH SIDES OF ANGLE IRON ANGLE IRON FEET 3 8 MOUNTING PLATE Long Bin PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 Belt Conveyor and Standard Bin Belt Conveyors Belt conveyor feeds from the front Vibrator should be placed 1 3 from the front 2 vibrators are used place 2nd one directly opposite 1 3 from the back Do not operate back vibrator until bin is empty in front and the front vibrator has turned off For more details consult Vibco Screw Conveyors Feeds from back Vibrator should be placed 1 3 from the back If 2 vibrators are used place 2nd one directly opposite 1 3 from the front Do not operate front vibrator until bin is empty in back and the back vibrator has turned off For more details consult Vibco FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 6 Heat Mounts for Insulated Bins Containing High Temperature Materials When materials in the bin have a temperature over 150 F it is advisable to use a heat mount to prevent excessive heat from reaching the vibrator causing overload or bearing failure Also ask for high temperature grease in vibrator bearing Consult VIBCO for vibrator size SS ANAS 52971 Itxe e PE EE RE TUS BP SEU CEP Mount steel plate on inside of bin so that the Use steel plate on inside and bolt to outside vibrator sits 1 3 up bin side Isolate
14. ce Ibs Force dB Material in Bin MLTSS 130 2 9 0 45 1050 55 75 334 68 750 MLTSS 320 13 5500 9 6800 10 60 2669 70 5300 80 psi 60psi 8 kg Speed VPM Force Ibs Force Speed VPM Force Ibs Force dB Material in Bin MHISS 130 2 9 200 50 MHI 190 2 91 5500 7 5 335 1490 10500 8 5 575 71 2700 MHISS 190 7 32 575 24 108 5200 8 50 2270 10200 9 965 420 77 4800 MHI 320 4 5 12 04 9900 675 3000 10000 10 1300 5780 70 5300 MHISS 320 13 60 PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 17 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 18 MODEL Locknuts 1 5 16 18LN 5 16 18LN 3 8 16LN 3 8 16LN 7 16 14LN 7 16 14LN 9 16 amp 5 8 LN 9 16 amp 5 8 SN Threaded or Tapered Cover 2 100BBS04 2 100BBS04 2 160BVS07 2 190BVS08 2 250BVS08 2 320BVS20 380BVS23 510BVS16 2 PNEUMATIC TURBINE VIBRATOR SPARE PARTS LIST WASH 01 WASH 02 WASH 57 WASH 05 WASH 05 WASH 06 WASH 07 WASH 09 608LLB C3 608LLB C3 608LLB C3 6201LLB C3 6201LLB C3 6302LLB C3 6303LLB C3 6303LLB C3 100BBS03 1 130BBS03 1 160BVS05 190BVS17 250BVS22 320BVS16 380BVS30 20CC11 160BBS12 2 160BBS12 3 160BVS04 190BVS16 250 521 320BVS15 380BVS29 510 5
15. cient Life of the Unit The life of the vibrator will be determined by the length of operation and the cleanliness of the air supply Guaranteed Success of the Application The vibrator can only furnish material to the discharge area more is furnished than conveyed the remaining material will pack inside the bin We suggest the vibrators only run when the bin gates or doors are open or when material OW 15 needed Maintenance VIBCO turbine vibrators function without maintenance They require no lubrication in the air line It is advisable to put an air cleaner in the line to prevent dust and dirt from going through the unit and clogging the muf er All models are easily repairable Remove both nuts press the shaft out of the bearings and turbine Use Andok C or Unirex N2 by Exxon or equal type of grease When reassembling be sure the turbine wheel is put back so that the incoming air will hit the pocket of the tooth not the back of the tooth PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 12 Troubleshooting The Vibrator Won t Start 1 Check for dirt in the airline OR inlet opening 2 Check for dirt or debris clogging the exhaust muf er 3 Double check the size of your air line is it large enough to give you the correct cubic feet per minute CFM and correct air pressure minimum required 20 PSI 4 Did you mount the air regulator far enough away from the quick acting valve for th
16. e made into a feeder Contact VIBCO for selecting the proper size vibrator or ask for the bulletin covering chutes PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 8 VIBRATOR INSTALLATION Installation of the Vibrator It is now time to put the VIBCO vibrator in place Make sure that it is secured tightly Retighten the bolts after the first 10 to 15 minutes of operation and check them periodically to maintain proper tightness figures 1 and 2 A Damage to the bin and the vibrator can occur if not mounted securely X m CUL qmm UN OTT 7 FIGURE 1 Remember Check those JUNE BOLT TORQUE lbs 260 PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 9 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM Air Line To Vibrator The hose to the inlet port of the vibrator should have the same or larger hose as the inlet pipe size of the vibrator so that the pressure loss from the compressor to the vibrator is minimized TO DETERMINE CORRECT AIR HOSE SIZE TURBINE MODEL MIN AIR MIN FR NUMBER HOSE DIA THREAD CFM 3 8 3 8 3 4 3 4 F filter R regulator these specs for installation of single unit for multiple units adjust to maintain CFM Flow Valve A simple ow control valve is recommended to allow tuning the vibrator to the desired force necessary for solving your material ow problem The air ow determines the force and freq
17. e right amount of air pressure to build up NOTE Beraings may require a short break in period to run at optimum VPM stated in the catalog If required all models are easily repairable The ball bearings can easily be changed by any maintenance mechanic by removing the two end covers and pressing out the damaged bearings from the turbine wheel Remove both nuts press the shaft out of the bearings and turbine Note Use Andok C or Unirex N2 by Exxon or equal type of grease When reassembling be sure the turbine wheel is put back so that the incoming air will hit the pocket of the tooth not the back of the tooth When new the turbine vibrator might be slow in starting due to A The bearings being packed with grease Excess grease will be thrown out of the bearing after a short operating time B Temperature might be low causing the grease to be stiff After a short operating time the grease will warm and begin to loosen C Bearing seals are stiff when new or cold A brief run time will wear them in Sudden loss of vibration A Loss of vibration could be caused by a cracked weld or a crack in the bin Vibration will not travel through a crack Follow the instructions below on how to fix the problem If cracks have developed drill holes at the ends of the cracks and weld on angle iron as shown 9 Stop welds at least 1 im from ends ounting plate 3 or 4 in for vibrator channel Do not weld 1 in from end of stiffener
18. e sloped portion of the bin For fine grain materials place the vibrator approximately 1 4 of the same distance see different mounting suggestions on the following pages Welding Channel Iron To Bin Where possible the mounting plate on the channel iron should be placed 1 3 to 1 4 of the distance from the discharge opening to the top of the sloped portion of the bin Stitch weld channel iron in place then weld intermittent welds 3 to 6 long with 3 between them along the entire length of the channel Stop weld a minimum of 1 from the ends it is important that you do not weld the ends of the channel iron The heat concentration when welding the ends could cause the beginning of fatigue cracks Installing Safety Chain It is important to install a safety chain or wire in order to prevent the vibrator from falling and potentially causing injury if it comes loose from its mount PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 4 Mounting Suggestions Two Vibrators On Conical Bin 1 2 Rectangular Bin Rectangular Bin A Single Bin One Vibrator For A Double Bin 4 IN CHANNEL 3 8 IN GUSSET 4 IN X 4 IN TUBIN MOUNTING PLATE VIBRATOR Angle Stiffeners Thin Skinned Bin Bin With Stiffeners Instead of Channel Iron Corner Mount PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM Sheet Metal Bin e DRILL HOLE
19. ife and never needs oil even for continuous duty NOTE On BVS BBS MLT amp MHI models the smaller INNER port is the air inlet and the larger INNER port is the exhaust Optional Features For MLT Models Metric Threads e Special Coatings High gloss dairy white industrial enamel Anodized or unpainted aluminum PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORS VIBCO COM 2 Mounting Instructions Checklist 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 service Determine the length of the channel iron Select thickness of vibrator mounting plate and method of mounting STITCH weld mounting plate to channel iron Determine where vibrator should be placed on the bin STITCH weld channel iron to bin Place vibrator on mounting plate It is important that you check the mounting plate for any warping Secure vibrator firmly 0 Install safety chain or wire Connecting pneumatics Continuous vs intermittent operation FILL OUT WARRANTY PETI i MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS If you have any questions consult the Mounting Instruction section of this manual or call VIBCO s Technical Support at 800 633 0032 Mounting Plate For force
20. ility VIBCO cannot be responsible for delays due to strikes accidents negligence of carriers or other causes beyond our control Freight Claims Should you receive a shipment from VIBCO which was damaged in transit your claim is to be filed immediately with the carrier All parts sold by VIBCO are on the basis of F O B Wyoming Hhode Island Product Changes The right is reserved by VIBCO to make changes in pattern design or materials when deemed necessary without prior notice or obligation to make corresponding changes in previous models Price Changes Prices are subject to change without notice Ordering Spare Parts Parts can be ordered through authorized distributors or direct from VIBCO The following data should be provided when ordering From foot of housing Model of unit From spare parts list Reference number part number description and quantity required Shipping instructions Specify shipping point and method of shipping PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORSG VIBCO COM 22 Corporate amp www vibco com TURB SVC4
21. on 18 to 36 on both sides of vibrator up to 500 Ibs bin wall 3 16 to 1 4 3 to 4 on both sides of vibrator over 500 Ibs bin wall 3 8 to 1 2 4 channel iron 6 to 8 on both sides of vibrator PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 3 WWW VIBCO COM VIBRATORSQG VIBCO COM Welding Mounting Plate to Channel Weld the mounting plate to the middle of the channel iron If the bin plate is 3 16 in or less weld the mounting plate to the back of the channel iron see figure 3 or 4 If the bin plate is over 3 16 in weld the mounting plate to the legs of the channel iron see figure 1 Drill and tap holes or use studded plate see figure 1 Make sure the mounting plate does not warp or distort If this occurs straighten replace it or shim up vibrator Different Suggestions for Mounting the Channel 1 Mounting plate welded to legs of channel iron 2 or 4 in channel iron with holes drilled thru and nuts welded on back side or just holes drilled thru 3 Add mounting plate and drill and tap holes thru 4 Notch the channel for access to mounting bolts 5 Weld studs to back of channel Always stop welds 1 in from ends to prevent cracks A 4 NOTE for a list of alternate and special application brackets see pg 35 of the VIBCO General Catalog Placement For coarse materials the vibrator should be mounted approximately 1 3 of the distance from the discharge opening to the top of th
22. uency of the vibrator By throttling the air ow you can find the desired material discharge rate You should watch for and avoid speeds frequency at which the binwall and the vibrator shake violently An increase or decrease of air ow assuming the mount is rigid usually stops the excessive movement and will smooth out the operation Quick Opening Valves These are recommended between the air regulator and the vibrator so that the air enters the vibrator at full starting force even at low regulator valve settings The only requirement is that you install the air regulator at least 12 inches away from the quick opening valve so that the air pressure between the two valves will build up enough to yield the necessary starting force Solenoid quick opening valves are suggested for automatic operations Automatic Timed Cylcling is programmed with the timer usually directly connectd to the bin or hopper gate switch When the gate is opened the timed cycling system is activated Solenoid Air Air Flow Valve Regulator Filter Valve LL BEEN 5 To Gate To Control Switch DO NOT LUBRICATE Air Filter It is recommended that you use an air filter in the line Clean air will prolong the life of any pneumatic vibrator Dirty or moist air will harm the unit and impair it from operating at maximum efficiency and lowest air consumption PHONE ORDER 1 800 633 0032 FAX 1 401 539 2584 WWW
23. up to 100 lbs use a 1 4 in thick plate 100 to 500 Ibs use a 3 8 in to 1 2 thick plate and over 500 Ibs use 1 2 in thick plate See Table CORRECT MOUNTING PLATES PLATE THICKNESS up to 100 16 1 4 plate 8 to 1 2 plate 3 Mounting Channel 2 plate Never place the vibrator directly onto the skin of the bin It should be mounted to either a plate or a piece of channel iron that has been welded to the bin The proper mounting method is to use either 3 in or 4 in channel iron This will help to stiffen the structure to be vibrated as well as spread the vibration over a larger surface increasing the overall efficiency and diminishing the possibilities of fatigue cracks in the bin material The length of the channel iron is determined by the thickness of the bin plate For vibrators with a force up to 500 Ibs and a bin plate under 3 16 the 4 in channel iron should extend 18 to 36 inches on both sides of the vibrator For smaller vibrators with a force of up to 100 Ibs and bin thickness of 3 16 in to 1 4 in the length of the 3 in channel iron should extend 3 to 4 inches on both sides of the vibrator For vibrators with a force between 100 and 500 Ibs and a bin thickness of 3 8 in to 1 2 in the length of the 3 in or 4 in channel iron should extend 6 to 8 inches on both sides of the vibrator See Table SUGGESTED CHANNEL LENGTH CHANNEL IRON LENGTH up to 100 Ibs bin wall lt 3 16 thin 3 channel ir
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