BLOCKAGE PREVENTION SYSTEM
STARTUP PROCEDURE
Follow these steps carefully to ensure proper system operation
You can grab these instructions as a handy sticker from your local Territory Manager
After you have installed the Airguard Blockage Prevention System, it’s absolutely critical that you start the Aircart fans very slowly. You’re introducing an air pocket that must be moved slowly to the tractor while you prime the hydraulic core with oil. This process ensures all fittings are sealed and secure.
Get your oil warmed to 100°F. Skipping this step can cause serious operational issues. Cold oil has high viscosity and will not move through the internal components easily. By warming the oil first, everything will operate as it should.
Initiate your fans with 500 Fan RPM at 25% oil flow (or 10% of your max fan speed). If everything looks good, the pressure is just starting to register on the Airguard pressure gauge. If all your fittings are holding their seal, continue to the next step. If your fan is NOT moving, that’s okay—the oil is circulating. Operate this way for 10 minutes.
CRITICAL NOTE: If there is a pressure spike at this low oil flow rate, there is potential for an air lock. Disconnect the end fitting on the Return Line at the SCV and drain off some oil to release the pressure. Reconnect the end fitting and repeat Step 2.
Run 1000 Fan RPM at 45% oil flow (or 35% of your max fan speed). Operate for 5 seconds.
Run 2000 Fan RPM at 65% oil flow (or 75% of your max fan speed). Operate for 5 seconds.
Run 3500 Fan RPM at 85% oil flow (or 100% of your max fan speed). Operate for 3-5 minutes.
Take time to ensure that your conveyor or auger is working properly in conjunction with your Airguard kit. Turn your fan RPM down to 50% oil flow and engage the conveyor/auger. If everything is operating as it should, you have successfully installed your Airguard Blockage Prevention System kit.
If there are any questions or concerns about the operations, call your Airguard Sales Representative IMMEDIATELY.
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