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Gilson Tapping Sieve Shaker Manual 

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CONTENTS

Safety Instructions

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1.0  Introduction 

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2.0  Unpacking & Setup

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3.0  Operating Instructions 

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3.1. Sieve.Stack.&.EZ-Clamp.Assembly....................... 3
3.2. Timer.Setup.&.Operation....................................... 3

4.0  Maintenance 

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4.1. Routine.Annual.Maintenance................................. 4
4.2. Disassembly........................................................... 4

5.0  Troubleshooting

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6.0   Technical Support 

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7.0  Parts Diagram

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8.0  Replacement Parts 

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9.0   Accessories 

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Gilson Tapping Sieve Shaker

SS-8R & SS-12R Operating Manual

Please.read.these.instructions.thoroughly.to.familiarize.your-
self. with. the. operation. of. the. SS-8R. or. SS-12R. before. at-
tempting.to.run.it..

The.buyer.is.responsible.for.ensuring.that.users.are.properly.
trained,.that.they.are.aware.of.all.of.the.information.and.in-
structions.in.this.document,.and.that.they.are.aware.of.the.
potential.risks.of.operating.the.apparatus..The.manufacturer.
will. not. be. responsible. for. any. damage. to. people. and/or.
property.caused.by.noncompliance.with.any.instructions.in.
this.manual..

NOTE:

. These. instructions. are. intended. only. as. a. guide. for.

general.operation.of.this.device.and.should.not.be.used.in.
place.of.test.protocol..Refer.to.current.ATSM.standards.for.
complete.and.detailed.test.procedures.

Always. ensure. the. motor. and. other. electrical. components.
are.properly.configured.for.your.intended.use.and.available.
power. source.. The. standard. Gilson. Tapping. Sieve. Shaker.
comes.with.a.1/3hp.motor.wired.for.115V,60Hz..Sieve.Shak-
ers. can. also. be. ordered. with. special. wirings:. 230V,60Hz;.
110V,60Hz;.and.220V,50Hz..Motors.are.NOT.explosion-proof.

Always. use. a. properly-wired,. three-pronged. plug,. or. oth-
erwise. ground. the. machine.. Make. sure. the. cord. is. located.
where.no.one.will.trip.or.get.tangled.in.it..

Always.check.electrical.wiring.for.loose.connections.and.for.
pinched.or.frayed.wiring..

Always. disconnect. and. lock. out. power. supply. when. the.
machine.is.not.in.use,.especially.before.performing.mainte-
nance.and.repairs.

 

WARNING:

 

This  machine  operates  on  an  electric  cur-

rent.  Improper  operation  could  result  in  electric  shock, 
electrocution,  or  an  explosion!  Motors  are  NOT  explo-
sion-proof!

 

WARNING: 

Do  not  wear  loose  clothing  that  might  be 

caught  in  the  machine  and  keep  all  body  parts  away 
from  moving  parts  of  the  machine.  ALWAYS  wear  safety 
glasses, hearing protection, and other personal protective 
equipment  while  operating,  maintaining,  or  repairing  this 
machine. 

 

WARNING: 

DO NOT operate the machine without having 

all guards and covers in place. 

 

WARNING: 

DO NOT perform tasks on the machine other 

than  those  for  which  it  was  designed.  Only  use  the  ma-
chine  in  the  manner  for  which  it  was  intended,  as  de-
scribed in this instruction manual. 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Wear safety 

glasses when

using equipment. 

CAUTION

Moving Parts

 

Can Crush and Cut. 

Operate Carefully

WARNING

Summary of Contents for SS-12R

Page 1: ...ieve Shaker SS 8R SS 12R OPERATING MANUAL Rev 6 2022 PHONE 800 444 1508 P O Box 200 Lewis Center Ohio 43035 0200 740 548 7298 Email customerservice gilsonco com Product Web Page globalgilson com FAX 800 255 5314 740 548 5314 ...

Page 2: ... intended use and available power source The standard Gilson Tapping Sieve Shaker comes with a 1 3hp motor wired for 115V 60Hz Sieve Shak ers can also be ordered with special wirings 230V 60Hz 110V 60Hz and 220V 50Hz Motors are NOT explosion proof Always use a properly wired three pronged plug or oth erwise ground the machine Make sure the cord is located where no one will trip or get tangled in i...

Page 3: ... provide support for this size machine 9 Re level prior to operating 3 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please read understand all safety and operating instructions for the Gilson Tapping Sieve Shaker before putting it into service The Gilson Tapping Sieve Shaker efficiently separates most free flowing materials with particle sizes from No 4 to No 635 4 75mm to 20µm Performance on extended size ranges can...

Page 4: ... sieve stacks and your Sieve Shaker moves around try re leveling If stability is a problem with short sieve stacks add extra non functional test sieves below an extended rim pan NOTE Bolting the machine down is not a substitute for leveling Bolting the shaker down will cause forces from the unbalanced sieve stack to damage the drive mecha nism This damage is not covered by warranty When using 8in ...

Page 5: ...unit if necessary 5 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Unit Fails to Operate Check motor electrical connections and timer Replace or reconnect as necessary Check drive belt tension replace belt if worn Unit Runs but Fails to Give Impact Tapping Remove covers drive belt and mounting cap screws 16 Replace or reconnect hammer springs 23 as required Unit Operates but is Excessively Noisy Disassemble through step 4 in ...

Page 6: ...ping Sieve Shaker Manual 6 SS 8R SS 12R 1 2R 4R 7R 8R 32 34A 29 3 9 19 11 12 13 10 16 37 38 41 42 43 31 44 28 25 33 34 30 35 36 23 21 26 22 24 47 48 50 45 49 46 34 34A 30 18 15 14 6R 51 52 53 53 7 0 PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 7: ...s for SS 12R 1 RPSS 12RKEY18 19 Lock Ring 1 RPSS 8RKEY19 20 Bumper Block Cap Screws 2 Lock Washers 2 1 RPSS 12RKEY20 8 0 REPLACEMENT PARTS Item No Description No Req Part Number HAMMER ASSEMBLY PARTS 21 Upper Hammer 1 RPSS 12RKEY21 22 Lower Hammer 1 RPSS 12RKEY22 23 Hammer Spring 2 RPSS 12RKEY23 24 Hammer Post 2 RPSS 12RKEY24 25 Hammer Post Cap Screw and Washer 2 RPSS 12RKEY25 26 Hammer Post Nonme...

Page 8: ...s associated with sieving operations Inverting an 8in or 200mm test sieve on the stainless steel funnel allows quick emptying and cleaning of contents into a receiving scoop or pan A sieve stack can also be stored on top of the funnel A scoop and soft bristle cleaning brush are included with all models The SSA 801 attaches to the top of the SS 8R case SSA 802 is a stand alone model that can be pos...

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