Sterlco SF1000 Gravimetric Additive Feeder - Manual (Page 25)

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5.4 Emptying / Refilling the feeding screw
 While in Main Screen press
key
Fill/Empty Screw screen will be displayed
 Press key to fill the screw - the motor will
rotate at 50% speed for 5 seconds, filling the
screw (recommended after replacing or
cleaning screw)
 Press
key to empty the screw - the motor will rotate in opposite direction at 50%
speed for 5 seconds, emptying the screw
 Press again, to repeat the turning cycle each time, or

Press to return to Main screen
5.5 Moving feeder to another injection machine or replacing controller
The same feeder can easily be used with several injection machines, provided that each
machine is equipped with its own neckpiece adapter.
To move the feeder (without the neckpiece) from one injection machine to another:
a) Remove the feeder from the neckpiece by releasing its two quick release star knobs.
b) Install the feeder on the new injection machine.
c) Repeat static calibration procedure (also when a new controller is installed).