Specifications

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Component Identification Operator Manual 122996-163
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
3.1 General Before operating the Basil
®
3600 Bedding Dispenser, it is important
to become familiar with the location and function of all components
and controls (see Figures 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3).
3.2 Component
Identification
See Figure 3-1.
3.2.1 Cage Conveyor System The cage conveyor system includes twenty-six 1-1/2" (38 mm)
diameter PVC rollers to move the cages. The rollers are designed for
free movement on hub and easy removal for cleaning purposes. The
cage conveyor system motor is 1/6-hp speed reducer, ac, 1 ph.
3.2.2 Bedding Dispenser
System
The bedding dispenser system includes a heavy chain belt that
allows bedding to pass through the chain without jamming in the
drive sprockets. Low-friction UHMW guides and wear pads provide
smooth, quiet travel throughout the dispensing cycle.
The dispenser belt motor is 1-hp, variable speed motor.
3.2.3 Service Access Panels
and Cleanout Door
The four service access panels allow sprocket and chain repair of
the cage conveyor system rollers. Unload end of the dispenser has
two access panels. Loading hopper has a hinged cover. The bedding
dispenser belt has a removable cover.
The cleanout door, on unload end, allows access to lower hopper.
3.2.4 Drain Connection and
Removable Debris Tray
The drain connection with plug in lower hopper helps with cleaning
and draining of the bedding dispenser.
3.2.5 Adjustable Legs The adjustable legs allow leveling of the bedding dispenser and
adjusting of the conveyor height.
3.2.6 Cage Flip-Over System The system is provided at load end of the Basil 3600 Bedding Dis-
penser to grab the cages coming out of the Basil
®
6700 Tunnel Cage
Washer, and flip them right side up onto the cage conveyor before
filling them with bedding.
3.2.7 Photoelectric Conveyor
Stop
A photoelectric switch can be provided at the unload end of the
cage conveyor to stop rollers when an item reaches the end of the
cage conveyor.