USC LPV100 User manual
Operators Manual
2320 124th Road Sabetha, Kansas 66534 www.uscllc.com Phone: (785)431-7900 Revision Effective 01/2020
Document: TD-09-06-1064 Revision: A
LPV100 SEED TREATER
FOR LOSS-IN-WEIGHT TREATERS.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing USC, LLC for your equipment needs. We appreciate your
business and will work diligently to ensure that you are satisfied with your choice.
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the basic information needed to
operate and maintain the LPV Seed Treater. It does not hold USC, LLC liable for
any accidents or injuries that may occur.
The technical information provided in this document is based on extensive testing
under controlled conditions at the USC research and development facility.
This information is given without guarantee as the conditions of operation and storage
of the equipment are beyond our control. Variables such as temperature, humidity,
viscosity of chemical products and changes in seed size or variety may all effect
the accuracy of application and seed coverage. Periodically check the equipment
calibration while treating and make adjustments as required. This will insure the
optimum seed coverage.
RECEIVING YOUR EQUIPMENT
As soon as the equipment is received, it should be carefully inspected to make certain
that it has sustained no damage during shipment and that all items listed on the
packing list are accounted for. If there is any damage or shortages, the purchaser
must immediately notify USC, LLC. Ownership passes to purchaser when the unit
leaves the USC, LLC. premises. The purchaser is responsible for unloading and
mounting all components of the equipment.
Document the serial number of the machine for future reference. The serial number
is located on the right side of the control panel mounting bracket on the treater.
Serial
Number
SERIAL NUMBERS:_______________(TREATER) _______________(BOX STAND)
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Section Contents Page #
Section A Safety Instructions ................................................................4
Section B Installation ...........................................................................14
Section C Mechanical Operation .........................................................22
LPV Treater with Loss-in-Weight Box-2-Box Overview ..........22
LPV Treater for Batch Hopper Overview................................24
Rotating Drum Overview........................................................27
Section D Electrical Operation.............................................................28
Section E Troubleshooting ..................................................................30
Section F Maintenance.........................................................................32
Proximity Switch Adjustment Guide .......................................34
Atomizer ................................................................................35
Section G Storage.................................................................................37
Section H Limited Warranty .................................................................40
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Safety Instructions
Section
A
Every year accidents in the work place maim, kill and injure people. Although it may
be impossible to prevent all accidents, with the right combination of training, operating
practices, safety devices, and operator vigilance, the number of accidents can be
significantly reduced. The purpose of this section is to educate equipment users
about hazards, unsafe practices, and recommended hazard avoidance techniques.
If any of the required regularly scheduled maintenance is located above the reach of
the operator, they should follow the companies normal safe practices of reaching that
particular height, utilizing the companies specified equipment and following normal
safety precautions.
When working with treatment chemicals, operators should always wear protective
gloves, safety glasses, and follow the companies safety precautions in the case of
any spillage or operator contamination.
SAFETY WORDS AND SYMBOLS
It is very important that operators and maintenance personnel understand the words
and symbols that are used to communicate safety information. Safety words, their
meaning and format, have been standardized for U.S. manufacturers and published by
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The European Community (E.C.)
has adopted a different format based on the International Standards Organization
(I.S.O.) and applicable machinery directives. Both formats are presented below.
Graphic symbols are not standardized, but most manufacturers will use some variation
of the ones seen in this manual.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property
damage.
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Notice is used to notify people of important installation, opera-
tion or maintenance information which is not hazard related.
NOTICE
Mandatory Lockout Power Symbol. Disconnect, lockout
and tagout electrical and other energy sources before inspect-
ing, cleaning or performing maintenance on this equipment.
International Safety Alert Symbol. The exclamation point (!)
surrounded by a yellow triangle indicates that an injury hazard
exists. However, it does not indicate the seriousness of po-
tential injury. The exclamation point (!) is also used with the
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION symbols so the potential
injury is indicated.
Electrocution Hazard Symbol. This symbol indicates that
an electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death could
result from contacting high voltage.
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES
Lockout/Tagout is the placement of a lock/tag on an energy isolating device in
accordance with an established procedure. When taking equipment out of service to
perform maintenance or repair work, always follow the lockout / tagout procedures as
outlined in ANSI Z344.1 and/or OSHA Standard 1910.147. This standard “requires
employers to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate
lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices and to otherwise disable
machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energizing, start-up, or release of
stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees.”
EMERGENCY STOP
There is an Emergency Stop push button on all LPV Seed Treaters which
is located on the Treater Control Panel. The LPV Automated Treater has
an additional Emergency Stop pushbutton on the Main Control Panel.
Actuators of emergency stop shall be colored RED. The background
immediately around the device actuator shall be colored YELLOW.
The actuator pushbutton operated device shall be of the palm or
mushroom head type.
International Electrocution Hazard. This symbol indicates
that an electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death
could result from contacting high voltage.
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CONTROLLED STOP
This is the stopping of machine motion by reducing the electrical com-
mand signal to 0 (zero) once the stop signal has been recognized.
HAZARD REVIEW
Electrocution Hazard
Electrocution accidents are most likely to occur during maintenance of
the electrical system or when working on or near exposed high volt-
age wiring. This hazard does not exist when the electrical power has
been disconnected, properly locked, and tagged out.
Automatic Start Hazard
This equipment may be controlled by an automated system
and may start without warning. Failure to properly disconnect,
lockout, and tagout all energy sources of remotely controlled
equipment creates a very hazardous situation and could
cause injury or even death. PLEASE STAY CLEAR AND BE
ALERT.
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YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your USC, LLC
equipment . YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate,
maintain or work around the equipment be familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will
take you step-by-step through your working day and alert you to good safety practices
that should be adhered to while operating the equipment
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you,
but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety
program. Be certain that EVERYONE operating this equipment is familiar with the
recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring
good safety practices.
• Equipment owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulation 1928.57 and
1910-147.
• The most important safety device on this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator’s responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow them. All accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is
not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the operator’s manual and all safety labels
before operating, maintaining, adjusting or unplugging the
equipment .
2. Only trained persons shall operate the equipment . An untrained
operator is not qualified to operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise,
and know how to use it.
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4. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in
a highly visible place.
5. Do not allow children, spectators or bystanders within hazard area
of machine.
6. Wear appropriate protective gear. This includes but is not limited
to:
• A hard hat
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective goggles
• Heavy gloves
• Hearing protection
• Respirator or filter mask
7. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motor, and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Then disable power source before servicing,
adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
8. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be
operating or maintaining the equipment.
OPERATING SAFETY:
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety labels before using.
2. Disconnect and disable electrical supply completely and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, before starting.
4. Be familiar with the machine hazard area. If anyone enters hazard area, shut down
machine immediately. Clear the area before restarting.
5. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
6. Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines during operation and
transporting. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
7. Do not operate machine when any guards are removed.
8. Inspect welds and repair if needed.
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PLACEMENT SAFETY
1. Move only with the appropriate equipment
2. Stay away from overhead power lines when moving equipment. Electrocution
can occur without direct contact.
3. Be familiar with machine hazard area. If anyone enters hazard areas, shut down
machine immediately. Clear the area before restarting.
4. Operate the equipment on level ground free of debris. Anchor the equipment to
prevent tipping or upending.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the operator’s manual and all safety items before
working with, maintaining or operating the equipment .
2. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motors, disable power
source, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Follow good shop practices:
Keep service area clean and dry.
Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, when carrying out any
maintenance and repairs or making any adjustments.
6. Before resuming work, install and secure all guards when maintenance work is
completed.
7. Keep safety labels clean. Replace any sign that is damaged or not clearly visible.
Before placement of the equipment, be sure that ground is
reasonably level. The equipment may topple or work
improperly if the ground is too uneven, damaging the
equipment and / or causing personal injury.
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SAFETY LABELS
1. Keep safety labels clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace safety labels that are missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety label should also display the current label.
4. Replacement safety labels are available from your authorized dealer.
How to Install Safety Labels:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
• Be sure temperature is above 50oF (10oC).
• Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
• Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with
the exposed sticky backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining
portion of the sign in place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece
of sign backing paper.
Located on the USC equipment you will find safety labels.
Always be sure to read and follow all directions on the labels.
Guards provided with USC equipment are to remain in place
during operation.
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