Metalfab Martin Motomagnetic Electric Vibrator - Manual (Page 8)

Martin Engineering M3286-8/01 4 MOTOMAGNETIC ® Electric Vibrators
Installing Vibrator
IMPORTANT
Read entire section before beginning work. This manual
provides instructions for installations onto steel bins and
hoppers only. For other installations, call Martin Engineering
or a representative.
CAUTION
!
If installation instructions are not followed, structure and
vibrator can be damaged. Abusing or handling vibrator
carelessly will accelerate wear and shorten bearing life.
Mounting vibrator
onto structure 1. See Figure 1. Locate vibrator in lower 1/4 to 1/3 of structure slope length.
If second vibrator is required, mount 180° from first vibrator and halfway
up slope.
Figure 1. Locating Vibrator on Hoppers
CAUTION
!
Never weld structure with vibrator mounted and wired.
Welding may cause damage to motor windings and bearings.
IMPORTANT
The object of rotary vibration on bins, hoppers, and chutes is
to transmit vibration through the wall into the product
contained inside. If structure is not made rigid, vibrator may
draw high amperage and move material less efficiently.
Make sure structure is free of paint before mounting vibrator.
2. If using customer-supplied mounting plate to mount vibrator onto
structure, do the following:
a. Make sure plate is at least the size of vibrator base.
b. Locate plate so that vibrator can be positioned as shown in Figure 1.
c. Weld mounting plate onto structure.
Installation