Sterling 600 User Manual
Continuous Loss-in-Weight Blenders
Chapter 3: Installation
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3-4 Pneumatic
Installation
The blending system utilizes air pneumatics to perform the re-fill function on the ingredient
weigh hoppers.
weigh hoppers.
The manufacturer provides all pneumatic plumbing to a single ¼” standard pipe thread
fitting. The blender requires a maximum of 60 PSI of compressed air.
fitting. The blender requires a maximum of 60 PSI of compressed air.
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the air is CLEAN, DRY & LUBRICATED.
Any component failures due to airborne contaminants will not be subject to warranty
consideration.
Any component failures due to airborne contaminants will not be subject to warranty
consideration.
The working range of the air pressure is from 40-60 PSI. PSI lower than 40 may result in
shutoff valve failure. PSI greater than 60 may result in damage to the plunger cones in the re-
fill hoppers. A 5 micron filter is recommended.
shutoff valve failure. PSI greater than 60 may result in damage to the plunger cones in the re-
fill hoppers. A 5 micron filter is recommended.
Note: It is the customer’s responsibility to provide proper air pressure regulation,
filtration, and lubrication devices.
Figure 9: Pneumatic Air System