Fig e – Metalfab Metatech MT-X-XXX Series Volumetric Screw Feeder User Manual
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1. Remove plastic end cap on gearbox shaft center, under the cap is a 7/16 bolt
which retains the screw to the gearbox, remove this bolt and the screw will
easily slide forward and out of the trough section.
2. Loosen the bronze pusher and remove it from the packing box to remove
and replace the packing rope with three rings of Teflon braid.
The hopper may be removed by undoing the bolts and lifting vertically off the
trough assembly. The low level switch (if provided) is threaded into the pipe
coupling on the top of the Hopper assembly, please see the Babbit LS-2000 Level
Sensor Literature for specific wiring information.
Re-assemble by reversing the above procedures.
When inquiring about any feeder, always refer to the Serial Number
stamped on the Metalfab nameplate J-XXXXXXX
Fig E.