PASSION COMMITMENT QUALITY

www.matthiesenequipment.com
566 NORTH W.W. WHITE RD.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78219
1-800-624-8635

EQUIPMENT OWNERS MANUAL

MATTHIESEN VLS BAGGER
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1) Safety Instruction .....................................................................................3

2) Unpacking Information............................................................................4

3) Warranty Information ..............................................................................5

4) Setup Information ....................................................................................6

5) Blower Adjustments.................................................................................7

6) Volumetric Filler Drum Timing...............................................................7

7) Production Rate.......................................................................................7

8) Start Up ....................................................................................................8

9) Filler Drum Trouble Shooting .................................................................9

10) Bagger Screw Trouble Shooting..............................................................10

11) Blower Trouble Shooting.........................................................................10

12) Ice Bridging Trouble Shooting ................................................................11

13) Ice Bags Trouble Shooting.......................................................................11

14) Lubrication information ...........................................................................12-37

15) Cleaning and Sanitizing ...........................................................................38

16) Electrical Drawings..................................................................................39-40

17) Parts List ..................................................................................................41-43

18) Assembly Drawings .................................................................................44-52

19) Decal Reorder Sheet ................................................................................53-54

20) Inspection Report .....................................................................................55

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 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION

BE SURE THAT PERSONS USING OR OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT READ AND

UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

All equipment developed by Matthiesen has been assembled and fully tested for proper alignment and safe
operation, under correct usage, prior to delivery.

Many accidents occur from incorrect use or misuse of equipment or tools in all types of work situations.
Matthiesen cannot be held responsible for injury or damage resulting from such misuse. Listed below are some
general precautions specifically related to ice processing and its environment that should be followed at all
times.

1. Only properly trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to operate or service this equipment.

2. Minors must never be allowed to operate or work in close proximity to this equipment.

3. Do not ever attempt to service or clean this equipment while it is operating. Always lock out all power
sources.

4. Observe all posted WARNINGS on equipment and associated systems, to avoid personal or property
damage. Never remove, deface, or cover up any posted “WARNING” or SAFETY markings.

5. Before re-starting any equipment, be certain all personnel and foreign objects are clear of equipment.

6. Do not, under any circumstance insert hands or feet in equipment while operating or equipment is
operational. Lock out all power before servicing.

7. Be certain that proper grounding practices are maintained. Do not remove ground conductor prong from
electrical plug provided.

8. Avoid excessive accumulation of ice or water on floor where this and other equipment is in use.

9. Do not operate machine without guards in place! Removal of any safety guards or warning labels shall void
any/all warranties or claims.

10. Do not climb or use machine as a ladder.

11. Equipment should have adequate work area around it to minimize accidents.
Confined areas increase chances for accidents.

12. Matthiesen can not and will not be responsible for any loss or damage, including personal injury or property
damage, caused by the acts or omission of parties other than Matthiesen, or in the event of changes or
modifications made to the equipment without the knowledge and consent of Matthiesen. Any such changes
or modifications shall cause any warranties by Matthiesen to be null and void.

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 UNPACKING EQUIPMENT

Upon receiving equipment, it is the responsibility of the customer to check for freight damage or missing parts
and report immediately to Matthiesen toll free at 1-800-624-8635. Wash machine free of dirt, grease, or other
debris due to shipping and handling. Machine should be sanitized before use, to avoid any contamination of
product prior to powering up any and all equipment. Motors are totally fan cooled/wash down available.
Electrical is NEMA 12X.

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1-800-624-8635

MATTHIESEN, warrants this equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service as follows:

90 DAYS WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS: 90 Days from date of purchase to the original purchaser,
MATTHIESEN will at it’s election, repair or replace at our factory in San Antonio, Texas, such part or parts
found by the manufacturer to be defective. Any part or parts of equipment sent to us for adjustment, repair or
replacement, will be shipped with all transportation charges prepaid, and will be returned to the customer with
all transportation charges collect.

If owner elects to have any malfunctions repaired without the consent of MATTHIESEN during the
Warranty Period, MATTHIESEN will exchange only the part or parts found by our factory to be defective
with new or factory reconditioned parts. No allowance for labor, transportation or product loss will be allowed.

THIS WARRANTY shall not apply to said equipment, or any part thereof, which has been subject to accident,
negligence, abuse, misuse, damage by flood, fire, windstorm, or any acts of God.

THIS WARRANTY shall not be deemed to place any liability on MATTHIESEN for labor, time loss, and
product loss or replacement part purchased by owner without the consent of MATTHIESEN.
MATTHIESEN shall be obligated hereby to furnish only the replacement part or parts.

MATTHIESEN disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and
of fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances shall MATTHIESEN be liable or responsible for
initial or consequential damages caused by any defects in materials, workmanship, or by failure to adhere to any
warranties.

MATTHIESEN
566 North W W White Road
San Antonio, Texas 78219
www.matthiesenequipment.com
Fax: 210-333-1563 1-800-624-8635 Phone: 210-333-1510
02/22/06

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 BAG ADJUSTMENTS

STANDARD WICKET HOLDER

Bag platform holder has holes across the top for various wicket widths; vertical holes to adjust bag platform for
different lengths of bags.

A. Place wicket wire through proper hole and push spring-loaded platform holder back beyond downspout lip
and release.

B. Place the bag platform at the proper level once bags are correct on wicket.

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 BLOWER ADJUSTMENT & DUST FILTER

To start blower, unlock main power source. Turn the on/off switch on the bagger to the on position, then flip
toggle switch up. Blower housing has a damper door on inlet to regulate air flow.

With bags on wicket, blower must be able to open bag and maintain it open. If damper door is fully open you
have maximum air flow. Closed damper door will not open bags properly.

Dust filter should be used with blower to keep debris out of bag. Dust filter can be washed with mild soap and
water. Clean or replace as needed.

VOLUMETRIC FILLER DRUM TIMING

When viewed from the top of the machine, the volumetric filler drum rotates in a counter-clockwise direction to
fill the bags with ice.

The timing is kept with the triangular cam, which is mounted on top of the filler drum shaft and rotates with it,
triggering the limit switch.

To make sure the filler drum is properly timed, open the discharge chute door. The inner plate should be
centered over the discharge.

To adjust, loosen 3/8” hex bolt holding triangular cam and move cam counter-clockwise to delay drum plate
position, clockwise to advance.

PRODUCTION RATE

Volumetric drum must be free of ice prior to adjustments.

Loosen bolt(s) on the side of the filling drum and turn the outer drum shell counter-clockwise to increase
volumetric weight, clockwise to decrease. Set desired volume and tighten bolt(s).

Drum motor: To adjust turn the crank handle on the motor base clockwise to increase bags per minute. Turn
counter-clockwise to decrease.

Production rate of your bagger can range from 12 to 45 bags per minute.

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 START-UP

Summary of procedures and adjustments for start-up.

Unlock all power sources.

Bag position set.

Turn main on/off switch to on position.

Flip blower toggle switch up and open damper door midway.

Supply ice to bagger, fill top hopper.

Depress foot pedal once to fill drum compartments.

Depress foot pedal again to fill bag.

If bags are to be filled with amounts greater than the model is designed for, multiple dumps can be made to
achieve desired amount. Check volumetric weight and adjust if necessary.

OPTIONAL PROXIMITY SWITCH:

Field Installation:

When optional proximity switch is purchased and field installed; remove jumper wire at terminal maker 26 &
26a. Install proximity switch wire, according to manufacturer wiring diagrams.

Adjusting Proximity Switch Sensitivity:

Using a small screwdriver, turn sensitivity screw located at the back of the proximity switch clockwise to
increase sensitivity. Turn the sensitivity screw counterclockwise to decrease the sensitivity.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING FILLER DRUM

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Drum will not turn Drum breaker Reset breaker or replace

Fuse Fuse replacement

Foot pedal Check or replace micro switch

Wiring or plugs Correct faulty wire connections

Drum contactor Repair or replace contactor

Overload tripped Reset overload

Drum motor Repair or replace motor

Drum keeps turning Limit switch frozen Listen for audible click
after foot pedal is or worn (no click-replace)
released with auto
off.

Foot pedal micro switch Unplug foot pedal and replace

Frozen or worn micro switch

* 1983 or earlier Limit switch arm Straighten arm or tighten.

Limit switch is loose or bent too Replace if necessary.
located directly far away from
under drum. pins.

* 1984 or later Limit switch frozen Adjust limit switch. Tighten

Limit switch is or worn. Timing cam or replace cam.
not activating limit
switch roller lever

Drum motor Motor starter Replace

Drum drive chain Repair or replace

V-belt Repair or replace

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING BAGGER SCREW

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Screw not turning Breaker on control box Reset breaker

Fuse Replace fuse

Limit switch or arm & Check limit switch; or arm &

paddle, sensor possibly hanging. Sensor adj.

Wiring or plugs Check wiring and connections

Screw motor Repair or replace

Drive chain Replace chain or broken/

Worn sprocket

Screw contactor Replace or repair contactor

Overload tripped Reset overload

TROUBLE SHOOTING BLOWER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Motor not turning Breaker/Fuse Reset breaker/ Replace Fuse

Wiring Check wiring and connections

Motor Repair or Replace

Blower contactor Repair or Replace contactor

Overload tripped Reset overload

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING ICE BRIDGING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Bridging at lower Ice level too high Lower ice level

Hopper
Liner Install optional liner

High Ice core temperature Stabilize ice temperature

(Wet Ice) Below 30 degrees F

Bridging at top Ice level too high Lower ice level

Hopper
Liner Install optional liner

Wiggler Install optional wiggler

Sure Fall Install optional Sure Fall

High Ice core temperature Stabilize ice temperature

(Wet Ice) Below 30 degrees F

Bridging at Liner Install optional liner

Volumetric filler
Slapper Install optional Slapper

Sure Fall Install optional Sure Fall

High Ice core temperature Stabilize ice temperature

Below 30 degrees F

TROUBLE SHOOTING ICE BAGS

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Partial open bags Damper door partially closed Adjust Damper door

Filter Clean or Replace filter

Bag type Purchase bags with a crimped

Lip

Bag opener Adjust spring on bag opener to

Devent air flow to bag lip

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 LUBRICATION

Reducers, bearings and chain are lubricated at the factory. Because of use in wet conditions they should be
checked or lubricated periodically.

Matthiesen recommends the use of food grade lubricants on all necessary parts.

Reducers: Drum – Food grade gear oil

Screw – Food grade gear oil

Gear motors – Food grade gear oil

Refer to provided operating instruction manuals to determine oil level and position of vent.

Note: A small amount of grease at frequent intervals is preferable to a large amount at infrequent
intervals.

Flange bearings – Food grade bearing grease

Matthiesen stocks the following Lubriplate products:

STK#
PT560 – FMO 9OO AW Food grade gear oil
RS035 – FGL –1 Food grade grease
RS036 – FMO 350 Food grade spray

Flange bearing – There are two 1-1/2” flange bearings on the volumetric drum. One is located on top and one
below the machine. Using a grease gun pump, grease through fitting every 100 hours of operation.

Chains – Drum and screw chains use spray oil every 20 hours of operation.

PART #BRG016 1 ½” 4 HOLE FLANGED BEARING

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 CLEANING AND SANITIZING INSTRUCTIONS

Equipment: The Matthiesen VLS BAGGER

• Materials Required
o Water hose with spray nozzle attached to potable water source.
o Pressurized detergent spray unit with application hose and spray nozzle.
o Portable, hand operated pressure sprayer (2-3 gallon size).
o Auxiliary equipment: Brooms and brushes, sponges, wipes and plastic sheets to cover sensitive
equipment.
o Personnel/supplies – plastic or rubber gloves, boots, head cover, aprons/coveralls, eye safety
glasses.
o Moderately alkaline detergent (Mix per vendor instructions)
o Sanitizer: Quaternary ammonium

• Special Instructions
o Avoid eye and skin contact with chemicals
o Maintain adequate ventilation.

• Recommended Frequency of Cleaning

o Recommended weekly or more often, if necessary.

• Procedure
1. Remove residual ice and drain.
2. Shut down and lock out unit (electrical).
3. When essential, hand- clean the motor and controls and cover with plastic sheets.
4. Rinse inside walls, breakers, and exterior with potable water.
5. Spray the detergent solution on all pre-rinsed surfaces with detailed brushing, as required, until
free of debris.
6. Rinse free of detergent with warm water (< 130°F) and inspect for cleanliness. Repeat cleaning
and rinsing until thoroughly clean.
Note: It may be necessary to turn on the crusher, applying detergent and rinsing alternatively to obtain
thorough cleaning.
7. Spray sanitizer (quaternary ammonium) at 200 ppm on screw and interior housing and allow to
dry.
8. Leave unit locked out until the next shift’s operation.

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 VLS BAGGER PARTS LIST

BAGR 384 1 GALV STL FRAME

35
BAGR 451 1 SS FRAME
BAGR 207 1 GALV STL FRAME
510
BAGR 444 1 SS FRAME
1
BAGR 209 1 GALV STL FRAME
815
BAGR 417 1 SS FRAME
BAGR 385 1 GALV STL FRAME
2025
BAGR 453 1 SS FRAME
ALL
2 BAGR 676 1 ¼” THK HIGH DENSITY BOTTOM PLATE
MODELS
ALL
3 BAGR 060 1 1/8” THK UHMW DRUM SPACER
MODELS
35 BAGR 715 1 12 GAUGE SS OUTER DRUM
510 BAGR 394 1 12 GAUGE SS OUTER DRUM
4
815 BAGR 717 1 12 GAUGE SS OUTER DRUM
2025 BAGR 716 1 12 GAUGE SS OUTER DRUM
35 BAGR 652 1 INNER DRUM W/O LINER
510 BAGR 718 1 INNER DRUM W/O LINER
5
815 BAGR 719 1 INNER DRUM W/O LINER
2025 BAGR 720 1 INNER DRUM W/O LINER
35 BAGR 533 1 1/8” THK UHMW INNER DRUM LINER
510 BAGR 522 1 1/8” THK UHMW INNER DRUM LINER
6
815 BAGR 535 1 1/8” THK UHMW INNER DRUM LINER
2025 BAGR 535 1 1/8” THK UHMW INNER DRUM LINER
ALL
7 BRG 016 3 1 ½” 4 HOLE FLANGE BEARING
MODELS
35, 510,
8 BAGR 097 1 SS TIMING STAR
815
2025 BAGR 098 1 SS TIMING STAR
ALL
9 BAGR 478 1 SS TOP PLATE
MODELS
ALL
10 PT 388 1 LIMIT SWITCH
MODELS
ALL BAGR 102 1 GALV STL LIMIT SWITCH BRKT
11
MODELS BAGR 570 1 SS LIMIT SWITCH BRKT
ALL
12 BAGR 369 1 LIMIT SWITCH W/ARM & PADDLE
MODELS
ALL BAGR 425 1 GALV STL HOPPER
13
MODELS BAGR 633 1 SS HOPPER
ALL
14 SPR 025 1 DRUM SPROCKET
MODELS
ALL
15 BSH 043 1 DRUM SPROCKET BUSHING
MODELS
ALL
16 BAGR 009 1 DRUM DRIVE CHAIN
MODELS
ALL BAGR 568 1 GALV STL IDLER ARM BRACKET
17 MODELS BAGR 569 1 SS IDLER ARM BRACKET

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18 SPR 021 1 IDLER ARM SPROCKET
MODELS
ALL
19 SPR 012 1 DRUM GEAR REDUCER SPROCKET
MODELS
ALL
20 MTR 031 1 DRUM REDUCER
MODELS
ALL
21 MTR 030 1 DRUM MOTOR
MODELS
ALL
22 MTR 094 1 DRUM MOTOR BASE
MODELS
ALL
23 PLY 047 2 DRUM GEAR REDUCER PULLEY
MODELS
ALL
24 VB 056 1 DRUM DRIVE BELT
MODELS
ALL
25 PLY 061 1 HI LO PULLY
MODELS
ALL BAGR 006 1 GALV STL BLOWER DAMPER
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MODELS BAGR 127 1 SS BLOWER DAMPER
BAGR 128 1 SS ASSEMBLY 115-220/1/60 HP3400RPM
BAGR 130 1 SS ASSEMBLY 230/3/60
BAGR 100 1 SS WASHDOWN MOTOR (120/1/60) BLOWER ASSEMBLY
ALL BAGR 634 1 SS ASSEMBLY (220/1/50) BLOWER
27 MODELS BAGR 622 1 GALV STL ½ HP 1 PH 50 HZ BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BAGR 459 1 GALV STL ½ HP 1 PH 60 HZ BLOWER COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
BAGR 685 1 GALV STL ½ HP 3 PH 60 HZ BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BAGR 692 1 GALV STL ¾ HP 3 PH 50 HZ BLOWER
ALL
27A MFBAGR029 1 BLOWER ALUM. FAN WHEEL ONLY
MODELS
ALL
27B MTR046 1 GALV BLOWER HOUSING 1/3 HP
MODELS
ALL
27C MTR006 1 SS BLOWER HOUSING 1/3 HP
MODELS
ALL
28 BAGR 607 1 BLOWER FILTER
MODELS
BAGR 259 1 GALV STL AIR DUCT
35
BAGR 483 1 SS AIR DUCT
BAGR 255 1 GALV STL AIR DUCT
29 510
BAGR 490 1 SS AIR DUCT
BAGR 256 1 GALV STL AIR DUCT
815/2025
BAGR 495 1 SS AIR DUCT
ALL BAGR 458 1 GALV STL SNOW VISOR
30
MODELS BAGR 584 1 SS SNOW VISOR
ALL
31 BAGR 686 1 SS BAG OPENER ASSEMBLY
MODELS
ALL
31A BAGR 618 1 SS ROD
MODELS
ALL
31B PT646 1 SS SPRING
MODELS
32 35 BAGR 721 1 SS DOWN SPOUT
510/815 BAGR 487 1 SS DOWN SPOUT
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 2025 BAGR 724 1 SS DOWN SPOUT
ALL BAGR 018 1 GALV STL LEFT SIDE SCALE BRKT
33
MODELS BAGR 564 1 SS LEFT SIDE SCALE BRKT
ALL BAGR 017 1 GALV STL RIGHT SIDE SCALE BRKT
34
MODELS BAGR 565 1 SS RIGHT SIDE SCALE BRKT
ALL BAGR 302 1 GALV STL BAG PLATFORM HOLDER
35
MODELS BAGR 586 1 SS BAG PLATFORM HOLDER
ALL BAGR 390 1 GALV STL BAG PLATFORM
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MODELS BAGR 585 1 SS BAG PLATFORM
ALL
37 BAGR 433 1 SPRING BAG PLATFORM HOLDER
MODELS
ALL BAGR 440 1 GALV STL HANGER BRACKET
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MODELS BAGR 645 1 SS HANGER BRACKET
ALL BAGR 596 1 GALV STL RIGHT HANGER SUPPORT BRKT
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MODELS BAGR 598 1 SS STL RIGHT HANGER SUPPORT BRKT
ALL BAGR 595 1 GALV STL LEFT HANGER SUPPORT BRKT
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MODELS BAGR 597 1 SS LEFT HANGER SUPPORT BRKT
ALL BAGR 434 1 GALV STL SCREW AUGER 66 ½”
41
MODELS BAGR 657 1 SS SCREW AUGER 66 ½”
ALL
42 CONV 701 1 1 ½” UHMW AUGER BEARING
MODELS
BAGR 436 1 GALV STL TROUGH 66 ½”
ALL
43 BAGR 779 1 SS TROUGH 66 ½”
MODELS
BAGR 659 1 PRE 2004 SS TROUGH 66 ½”
ALL BAGR 237 1 GALV STL TROUGH END PLATE
44
MODELS BAGR 474 1 SS TROUGH END PLATE
ALL BAGR 036 1 GALV STL FEED SCREW SUPPORT
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MODELS BAGR 559 1 SS STL FEED SCREW SUPPORT
ALL BAGR 439 1 GALV STL SCREW SHROUD COVER
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MODELS BAGR 505 1 SS SCREW SHROUD COVER
ALL BAGR 599 1 GALV STL HANGER ACCESS COVER
47
MODELS BAGR 600 1 SS HANGER ACCESS COVER
ALL BAGR 301 1 GALV STL BOTTOM HOPPER
48
MODELS BAGR 479 1 SS STL BOTTOM HOPPER
ALL
49 BAGR 457 1 UHMW HOPPER LINER
MODELS
ALL
50 MTR 041 1 SCREW MOTOR
MODELS
ALL
51 MTR 040 1 SCREW MOTOR REDUCER
MODELS
ALL
52 SPR 001 1 1” SCREW MOTOR SPROCKET
MODELS
ALL
53 SPR 002 1 1 ½” AUGER DRIVE SPROCKET
MODELS
ALL
54 BAGR 393 1 #60 36” LG SCREW DRIVE CHAIN
MODELS
ALL BAGR 624 1 GALV STL TOP SCREW CHAIN COVER
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MODELS BAGR 712 1 SS TOP SCREW CHAIN COVER
ALL BAGR 044 1 GALV STL MIDDLE SCREW CHAIN COVER
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MODELS BAGR 482 1 SS STL MIDDLE SCREW CHAIN COVER
57 ALL BAGR 625 1 GALV STL END SCREW CHAIN
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 MODELS BAGR 713 1 SS END SCREW CHAIN COVER
ALL
58 PT 369 4 CASTER
MODELS
ALL
59 PT 794 1 CONTROL BOX
MODELS
ALL
60 BAGR 405 1 COMPLETE FOOT PEDAL
MODELS

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 DECAL REORDER SHEET
DECAL NUMBER DECAL IDENTIFICATION

D001...........................................................................................................................

D002.......................................................................................................................................

D003...............................................................................................................

D004...............................................................................................................

D005...................................................................................................................................................

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 DECAL REORDER SHEET
DECAL NUMBER DECAL IDENTIFICATION

D006...............................................................

D007.......................................................................................................................................

D008...............................................................................................................

D009...........................................................................................................................

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 INSPECTION REPORT
VISUAL:
CLEANLINESS:
DRUM OR SCREW PASS FAIL
EXTERIOR PASS FAIL
METAL FINISH (UNIFORM) PASS FAIL
DECALS: PASS FAIL

MECHANICAL:
ROTATION OF MOTORS PASS FAIL
LIMIT SWITCH PASS FAIL
TIMING OF DRUM PASS FAIL
MANUAL MODE AND AUTO PASS FAIL

CHAIN:
TENSION PASS FAIL
ALIGNMENT PASS FAIL

POWER CORD VOLT/AMP

SAME AS CONTROL BOX REQ.: PASS FAIL

CONFIRM VOLTAGE W/W.O.: PASS FAIL

FINAL INSPECTION:

DRY TEST RUN PASS FAIL

VISUAL PASS FAIL

FASTENERS FOR TIGHTNESS PASS FAIL

COMMENTS:

INSPECTED BY DATE:

SERIAL NUMBER
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