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e) Adjusting the speed of operation (hourly output)
In standard construction of the potting machine, a filling capacity
of 1000-2800 pots per hour may be reached by using an
infinitely variable drive
.
The infinitely variable drive unit may only be set when the
machine is switched on by turning the potentiometer according
to the scale from 1 to 10 to slower or faster.
For initial work with the potting machine, we recommend starting
with a low hourly output until all workers have complete
command of individual work steps.
f) Adjusting the soil amount
Soil is supplied from the soil hopper to the elevator by means of
a continuous conveyor belt which runs on carrier rollers in the soil
hopper.
The speed of the belt may be increased or decreased by rotating
the star grip as marked.
Before setting is started, the clamping lever of the spindle of the
star grip shall be loosened and when the required speed is set, it
shall be tightened.
Thus, the shovels of the constantly running elevator carry larger
or smaller quantity of soil.
When the quantity of soil is set, always make a turn or two and
then wait until 40-50 pots are filled. You should only make further
corrections after this time has elapsed.
Please note:
Make sure that only the amount of soil required is set, this
relieves the elevator drive and ensures a longer service life.
