GYREX SCREEN

For Parts Sales

Nordberg Sales Corp.
3073 South Chase Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
TELEPHONE: 800- 643- 4321
FAX: 414- 747- 1765
 GYREX SCREEN

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GENERAL ARRANGEMENT: _
VIBRATOR ASSEMBLY: _ _ BILL
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PERSONAL SAFETY PRACTICES

Make Appropriate Arrangements for Emergency Situations

Supervisory and operating personnel should develop an emergency response profile for possible
emergencies on the work site. All personnel should know the location of fire extinguishers, where to obtain
first aid assistance and supplies, emergency report telephone numbers, power shut-off points, and other
equipment shutdown control locations. Appropriate tools and equipment should be available to allow
immediate response to emergency situations. Always follow the requirements and regulations of your
company's Emergency Action Plan.

Safe Machinery Installation

1. Read and understand all parts of this manual including General Dimension Drawings. 2.
Review your Plant Engineer's Installation Drawings for this equipment.
3. Select, Assemble, and Test the correct hoisting and rigging equipment required to move the
equipment to the installation site in your facility.

If there is any question regarding the proper rigging of the equipment or necessary hardware to
make the lift/movement of the equipment to its' designated mounting location, contact your Nordberg
representative or the Nordberg Manufacturing Plant and resolve the questions prior to beginning
installation activities.

Know and Understand How the Nordberg Equipment Works

It is absolutely essential that machine operators understand completely how the machine works.
The operator must know the location and function of all controls, gauges, indicators and alarms included
with the unit. Operators and maintenance personnel must be completely familiar with maintenance
procedures and schedules. Only if the equipment is given maintenance on the prescribed schedule can
costly and time-consuming breakdowns be prevented.

DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN ITS PARTS ARE WORN BEYOND DESIGNATED
TOLERANCES. REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM BEFORE TROUBLE OCCURS.

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Inspect Your Machine Before Start-Up

Make a visual inspection of the machine for loose, worn, or damaged parts or faulty safety devices.
Inspect all drive belts and pulleys for excessive wear. Test alarm systems and check fluid levels. Make sure
that hydraulic, air, and lubrication systems and their respective valves, drains, and fittings are in proper
working order. Report or repair any problem before starting the machine.

Follow the Recommended Equipment Start-Up Instructions

Be sure that control systems and alarms are working properly. Check gauges for proper readings.
Check for any unusual noises that may indicate bearing failure or other mechanical problems. Check for
sudden rises in lubricant temperature. Shut the equipment down immediately if problems are detected,
and report the problem(s) to your supervisor. Always refer to the Operation Section of this manual if you
are unsure about a start-up procedure or for additional information.

Stop the Machine Properly and Safely

The machine must be completely stopped with power off and locked-out with controls tagged
before any cleaning, repairs, adjustments, or service is performed. All provisions of your company's Control
of Hazardous Energy (Lock-Out/Tag-Out) program must be followed.

Report the Need for Necessary Repairs Immediately

Report any situation involving the need for repair, replacement or adjustment of an equipment
component immediately. Remember, the most minor defect could result in injuries to yourself or others or
serious damage to the machinery if it is not corrected promptly.

Do NOT work on the equipment unless you have been properly and completely trained to do the
work involved.

Prevent Fire Hazards

Never weld or use a cutting torch near open or exposed fuels, lubricants, or other flammable
materials. Follow your company's Hot Work Policy.

Do not let greasy or oily rags accumulate in poorly ventilated areas. Store oily rags and other
combustible materials in an approved storage container and dispose of them properly.

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 Never use an open flame to check for fluid leaks in the equipment. Use an approved low voltage
electric light or flashlight.

Never smoke in undesignated areas. Follow your company's Smoking Rules. Always extinguish
smoking materials properly. Know where the nearest fire extinguisher is located, how to operate it, and
what types of fires it can be used to extinguish. Make sure that fire extinguishers are in place, are in
proper working condition, and have a current, valid inspection tag. If a fire extinguisher is not readily
available, or does not meet these requirements, report the situation to your supervisor.

Keep Your Work Area Clean

Become fully familiar with the work site where the equipment is installed. Inspect the area daily
and see that unsafe conditions are corrected. Make sure that all equipment guards are securely fastened in
place, that steps, stairways, work platforms and barrier rails are sound and free of spills or obstructions.
Keep the floor/work surface clean and free of oil, greasy rags, cables, chains, buckets and other
obstructions. Keep tools and loose parts in a toolbox or appropriate storage areas. Use high flashpoint low
toxicity solutions for cleaning.

Handle Tools Heavy Parts and Machine Components Properly

Do not toss parts or tools or drop them off platforms. Do not lower or swing electric or air power
tools by their power cords or air lines. Use a suitable rope and/or container to lower tools or parts to the
floor. Review job activities and arrange to get help before you attempt to lift, carry or move heavy parts.
For heavy or awkward lifts use proper hoisting devices.

Dress Properly for the Job and Use Appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment

Follow your company Personal Protective Equipment Policy. Discuss personal protective equipment
requirements with your supervisor before operating equipment or performing service, repair or adjustment
work. Don't wear loose clothes or jewelry, and restrain long hair.

Follow Your Company Substance Abuse Control Policy

Report any use of prescription or over-the-counter medications to your supervisor prior to

operating this equipment or making any adjustments or repairs to it.

ALCOHOL OR OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES SHOULD NOT BE USED PRIOR TO OR DURING

WORK ON THIS EQUIPMENT!
Avoid Serious Eye/Skin Injuries

Hydraulic fluid or compressed air can penetrate or burn the skin or damage the eyes causing
serious injury, blindness, or death.

Mineral-based hydraulic oil is hazardous. Always wear goggles when working with hydraulic fluid.
Flush your skin or eyes thoroughly with water if you spill or splash hydraulic fluid on yourself. Remove
clothing on which hydraulic fluid has splashed. Get immediate assistance and report the matter to your
supervisor. Get appropriate medical care. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as set forth in
your company's Personal Protective Equipment Policy when handling hydraulic fluid. Wash your hands with
soap and water after handling hydraulic fluid. Never eat, drink or smoke while handling hydraulic fluid.

Make sure that all compressed air lines and couplings are in proper operating condition at all times.
Be sure that all compressed air lines intended for chip or dust removal are fitted with OSHA compliant
pressure relief nozzles. Never use compressed air to clean your clothing or any part of your body.

Dispose of All Waste Materials Properly

Dispose of all waste materials such as fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluid, etc. in accordance with your
company waste management policies, and federal, state, and local regulations. If you have a question
concerning proper procedures to be followed, consult with your supervisor, or the company safety
administrator.

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 PERSONAL SAFETY PRACTICES

Make Appropriate Arrangements for Emergency Situations

Supervisory and operating personnel should develop an emergency response profile for possible
emergencies on the work site. All personnel should know the location of fire extinguishers, where to obtain
first aid assistance and supplies, emergency report telephone numbers, power shut-off points, and other
equipment shutdown control locations. Appropriate tools and equipment should be available to allow
immediate response to emergency situations. Always follow the requirements and regulations of your
company's Emergency Action Plan.

Safe Machinery Installation

1. Read and understand all parts of this manual including General Dimension Drawings. 2.
Review your Plant Engineer's Installation Drawings for this equipment.
3. Select, Assemble, and Test the correct hoisting and rigging equipment required to move the
equipment to the installation site in your facility.

If there is Any question regarding the proper rigging of the equipment or necessary hardware to
make the lift/movement of the equipment to its' designated mounting location, contact your Nordberg
representative or the Nordberg Manufacturing Plant and resolve the questions prior to beginning
installation activities.

Know and Understand How the Nordberg Equipment Works

It is absolutely essential that machine operators understand completely how the machine works.
The operator must know the location and function of all controls, gauges, indicators and alarms included
with the unit. Operators and maintenance personnel must be completely familiar with maintenance
procedures and schedules. Only if the equipment is given maintenance on the prescribed schedule can
costly and time-consuming breakdowns be prevented.

DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN ITS PARTS ARE WORN BEYOND DESIGNATED
TOLERANCES. REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM BEFORE TROUBLE OCCURS.
Insect Your Machine Before Start-Up

Make a visual inspection of the machine for loose, worn, or damaged parts or faulty safety devices.
Inspect all drive belts and pulleys for excessive wear. Test alarm systems and check fluid levels. Make sure
that hydraulic, air, and lubrication systems and their respective valves, drains, and fittings are in proper
working order. Report or repair any problem before starting the machine.

Follow the Recommended Equipment Start-Up Instructions

Be sure that control systems and alarms are working properly. Check gauges for proper readings.
Check for any unusual noises that may indicate bearing failure or other mechanical problems. Check for
sudden rises in lubricant temperature. Shut the equipment down immediately if problems are detected,
and report the problem(s) to your supervisor. Always refer to the Operation Section of this manual if you
are unsure about a start-up procedure or for additional information.

Stoa the Machine Properly and Safely

The machine must be completely stopped with power off and locked-out with controls tagged
before any cleaning, repairs, adjustments, or service is performed. All provisions of your company's Control
of Hazardous Energy (Lock-Out/Tag-Out) program must be followed.

Report the Need for Necessary Repairs Immediately

Report any situation involving the need for repair, replacement or adjustment of an equipment
component immediately. Remember, the most minor defect could result in injuries to yourself or others or
serious damage to the machinery if it is not corrected promptly.

Do NOT work on the equipment unless you have been properly and completely trained to do the
work involved.

Prevent Fire Hazards

Never weld or use a cutting torch near open or exposed fuels, lubricants, or other flammable
materials. Follow your company's Hot Work Policy.

Do not let greasy or oily rags accumulate in poorly ventilated areas. Store oily rags and other
combustible materials in an approved storage container and dispose of them properly.

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 Never use an open flame to check for fluid leaks in the equipment. Use an approved low voltage
electric light or flashlight.

Never smoke in undesignated areas. Follow your company's Smoking Rules. Always extinguish
smoking materials properly. Know where the nearest fire extinguisher is located, how to operate it, and
what types of fires it can be used to extinguish. Make sure that fire extinguishers are in place, are in
proper working condition, and have a current, valid inspection tag. If a fire extinguisher is not readily
available, or does not meet these requirements, report the situation to your supervisor.

Keep Your Work Area Clean

Become fully familiar with the work site where the equipment is installed. Inspect the area daily
and see that unsafe conditions are corrected. Make sure that all equipment guards are securely fastened in
place, that steps, stairways, work platforms and barrier rails are sound and free of spills or obstructions.
Keep the floor/work surface clean and free of oil, greasy rags, cables, chains, buckets and other
obstructions. Keep tools and loose parts in a toolbox or appropriate storage areas. Use high flashpoint low
toxicity solutions for cleaning.

Handle Tools, Heavy Parts, and Machine Components Properly

Do not toss parts or tools or drop them off platforms. Do not lower or swing electric or air power
tools by their power cords or air lines. Use a suitable rope and/or container to lower tools or parts to the
floor. Review job activities and arrange to get help before you attempt to lift, carry or move heavy parts.
For heavy or awkward lifts use proper hoisting devices.

Dress Properly for the Job and Use Appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment

Follow your company Personal Protective Equipment Policy. Discuss personal protective equipment
requirements with your supervisor before operating equipment or performing service, repair or adjustment
work. Don't wear loose clothes or jewelry, and restrain long hair.

Follow Your Company Substance Abuse Control Policy

Report any use of prescription or over-the-counter medications to your supervisor prior to

operating this equipment or making any adjustments or repairs to it.

ALCOHOL OR OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES SHOULD NOT BE USED PRIOR TO OR DURING

WORK ON THIS EQUIPMENT!
Avoid Serious Eve/Skin Injuries

Hydraulic fluid or compressed air can penetrate or burn the skin or damage the eyes causing
serious injury, blindness, or death.

Mineral-based hydraulic oil is hazardous. Always wear goggles when working with hydraulic fluid.
Flush your skin or eyes thoroughly with water if you spill or splash hydraulic fluid on yourself. Remove
clothing on which hydraulic fluid has splashed. Get immediate assistance and report the matter to your
supervisor. Get appropriate medical care. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as set forth in
your company's Personal Protective Equipment Policy when handling hydraulic fluid. Wash your hands with
soap and water after handling hydraulic fluid. Never eat, drink or smoke while handling hydraulic fluid.

Make sure that all compressed air lines and couplings are in proper operating condition at all times.
Be sure that all compressed air lines intended for chip or dust removal are fitted with OSHA compliant
pressure relief nozzles. Never use compressed air to clean your clothing or any part of your body.

Dispose of All Waste Materials Properly

Dispose of all waste materials such as fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluid, etc. in accordance with your
company waste management policies, and federal, state, and local regulations. If you have a question
concerning proper procedures to be followed, consult with your supervisor, or the company safety
administrator.

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 SAFETY MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

Replace Loose or Defective Parts

Keep the equipment clean and free of dirt and oil so that loose, broken,
defective, or worn parts can be easily identified. Make daily visual checks for
missing, cracked, or frayed V-belts. Also check daily for frayed, broken or
kinked cables. Inspect end connections for wear. Replace sheaves with cracked
rims or spokes immediately. Report suspected defects to your supervisor.
It is recommended that all replacement parts be those approved or furnished by
Nordberg To contact Nordberg for availability, current price or approval of
such parts, call the appropriate telephone number listed under For Parts &
Service.

Properly Ground Machine Electrical Components

Check frequently to ensure that the equipment is properly grounded as stipulated in your company
electrical safety rules. Prevent any electric cable from coming in contact with water in puddles, drainage
channels, etc. Protect power cables from vehicular traffic such as forklifts and other motor vehicles. Power
cables should be bridged over traffic lanes. All permanent electric cables should be in proper conduit or
other approved insulation. Follow your company electrical safety rules with regard to periodic inspection of
the condition of electric line insulation and couplings. Do NOT use portable, flexible electric cords to deliver
electric power to Nordberg equipment.

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 SAFETY PRACTICES

Safety Practices affect eve one. Any and all personnel who operate or maintain your Nordberg
supplied equipment are expected to comply with the basic safety practices which follow.

This manual contains the best available information on proper installation, operation and
maintenance of the equipment that it addresses. It does NOT replace or supersede applicable federal,
state, or local regulations, your company safety rules, or insurance carrier requirements. It definitely is
not intended to replace good judgement or common sensel

Equipment operators, plant management and safety engineers are required and expected to be
aware of potential hazards that may exist in the specific workplace where the equipment is installed and
operated. All personnel are expected to develop, implement and maintain a safe work environment
compatible with operating conditions, requirements, and practices.

Additional safety precautions suited to the specific conditions of the work site and the equipment
installation are the responsibility of the user.

Experience has demonstrated that the greatest number of workplace accidents are caused by
failure to follow established safety rules. Be sure that you are fully familiar with the safety program
requirements applicable to operating this type of equipment. Consult your supervisor concerning ay
operating procedure that you are not sure about before operating or working on this equipment.

Note: It is strongly recommended that properly constructed and guarded access platforms be
erected at convenient locations on the equipment installation site to allow safe inspection, adjustment,
maintenance and repair of the equipment described in this manual. It is the responsibility of the purchaser
of this equipment to ensure that such platforms comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards
and regulations.

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 INSTALLATION - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

GYREX VIBRATING SCREENS

Installation

Structures

Anvil Base - This style is designed to be set on horizontal supports .... so be sure that
the structure or floor on which the Base Frame is set is true and level. On
either side of the screen, allow space for a platform or walkway; this will
simplify lubricating or other attention and will make it much more convenient to
remove or replace screen cloth panels. The inclination of the screening surface
may easily be set without affecting the supporting structures.

Steel Base - This style may be mounted rigidly on inclined supports or it may be
suspended by cables from overhead supports.

For rigid mounting, the correct inclination should be determined as accurately

as possible before-hand (See Table 1). The stringers on which the Base Frame
rests must be true and parallel. Leave room on either side of the screen for a
platform or walkway... and for convenience in making screen-cloth panel
replacements.

For suspended mounting, the four suspension points should outline a true
rectangle in plan, with 900 corners. The motor must be mounted on a bracket
attached to the Base Frame. If the screen is to be suspended we will furnish
this bracket and provide U-bolts for the corners to which suspension cables
are attached. Sleeve bearing motors should not be used with suspended
screens.

Before suspending your Gyrex Screen. make certain that the overhead structure is
strong enough to withstand the weight of both the screen and its load. Then be
sure that the points of attachment are located accurately above the points of
hanger-attachment on the screen; all four hangers must be vertical.

Chutes and Hoppers

In constructing a hopper beneath the screen make sure that the valley angles are
steep enough so that the material flows freely and will not back up to contact the
screen live frame, leading to eventual breakage of the structural parts of the
screen.

Design feed chutes so as to get the best possible
full width of the screen, Try to design the chute
screen as gently as possible, in the direction of
of the screen by feeding close to the head end. A
for itself many
distribution of material across the
so that material will fall upon the
flow. Also, employ the maximum length
properly designed feed chute will pay
 times by reducing screen cloth wear and obtaining maximum efficiency.

As in discharge chutes, make sure that the feed chute is clear of the screen live
frame in all positions. Allow sufficient clearance so that live frame angle may be
varied So either way from the original angle-also bearing in mind that it may be
desirable to provide for the screen to be swung to a horizontal position for
changing cloth. This is especially important if sizing requirements necessitate
frequent cloth chances.

V-Belt Drive

Locate the motor so that the line between pulley centers is within the range of 30o
above or below horizontal - horizontal is ideal. Hewitt-Robins can furnish a
complete line of drives and sheaves from many combinations of pulley centers and
speed ratios.

Check the Installation

When the installation is completed start and stop the machine to check clearances all
around. Approximately 2" clearance should be allowed between the moving live frame
and any stationary parts to prevent interference under load. Start and stop the
machine several times to make sure that no interference exists.

Now go over the screen to be sure that the cloth tension member nuts or wedges are
tight. Don't overlook the bolts on the angle adjustment links --they hold the screen
in its operating position.

The four bearings are lubricated at the factory before the screen is test run. It
should not be necessary to re-lubricate the bearings until the screen has operated for
approximately 8 hours. (See lubricating instructions under "LUBRICATION").

Check for Tightness

The screen cloth tension members should be checked at least once a day. ()n hot
material screens it is advisable to do this when the cloth is hot and in an expanded
position, since looseness during operation otherwise may result. Pull the cloth
tension members up evenly, but don't be misled by false tightness due to possible
thread binding or bolt cocking. Inspect the cloth frequently during the tightening
operation to insure that it is bearing fully on all bucker - up bars and let the
tightness of the cloth itself be your guide, rather than tightness of the tension
member nuts or wedges.

After the first forty hours of operation go over all other bolts and nuts on the
screen with a torque wrench - or if one is not available, with a standard long handled
box or socket wrench. Keeping all structural members tight is a very important part of
the operation of all vibrating
equipment since the forces generated will tend to loosen parts, leading to
eventual failure.

All current Gyrex Screens are equipped with heat-treated bolts and nuts. These may
be identified by the flat clipped washer under the nut and under the head of the
bolt. Due to their high initial tightening torque, heat treated bolts and nuts will
not loosen as readily as ordinary ones, but their tightness should be checked
occasionally, using a torque wrench as noted above. If no torque wrench is
available, correct tightness may be estimated.

Torque values for various sized heat-treated bolts and nuts are shown in the
following table:

Bolt Diameter Torque Required

1/2" 100 ft. lbs.

5/8" 200 ft. lbs.

3/411 350 ft. lbs.

7/8" 525 ft. lbs.

l" 790 ft. lbs.

The Screen

If conditions in your plant are crowded, you may find it necessary to disassemble
part of the Gyrex Screen to make the installation. This can be done quite easily.
This screen consists essentially of two parts: the Live Frame (with screen cloth
and drive unit) and the Base Frame.

Anvil Base Assembly

To disassemble the Live Frame and drive unit from the Base Frame, remove the caps
of the two Main Bearing Clamps (part GC-64) and disconnect the Angle Adjustment
Link (part GC-66, Fig. 18, page 12). The Live Frame may then be lifted from the
Base Frame.

Steel Base Assembly

To disassemble the Live Frame and Drive Unit from this Base Frame, remove the
bolts connecting the ends of the Leaf Springs ('part GC-72, Fig. 19, page 12) and
the Transverse Springs (part GC-32). Also remove the bolts which fasten the two
Main Bearings (part GC-23, page 10) to the I-beams; the Live Frame may then be
lifted off.

Setting-Up

When reassembling the screen, be sure that all bolts arid connections are tight.
On Anvil Base screens, before starting the machine, inspect the
 Friction Clamp bolts which hold the Angle Adjustment mechanism in locked position; if these bolts are loose, serious damage
may result from operating the screen. Do not add any wood or metal skirtboards or wearing plates to the Live Frame; this will
unbalance the screen, causing excessive vibration of base frame and supporting structure.

Drive

You will find the correct speed of the screen shaft and the horsepower of the required motor specified on our Proposal for
your screen. The motor stated is for normal service conditions; if the screen is to operate in freezing temperature, use a
motor of the next larger horsepower. When you wart the motor, after completing the installation, check the speed of the
screen to be sure it is correct; a revolution counter should be used. Normally, the direction of rotation should be against the
flow of material (see "INCLINATION").

Screen Cloth

Unless otherwise specified your Gyrex comes equipped with Hewitt-Robins Super Gyraloy Screen Cloth, made from the hardest
and toughest steel practical for screen cloth service. This cloth is tensioned drum-tight over the arched deck to prevent flogging.
The cloth should be checked frequently to insure that it is tight and bearing on all bars. Worn rubber or metal support caps should
be replaced immediately, since any looseness will allow the cloth to whip and break prematurely. Inadequate tensioning is
always a prime suspect in cases of too-soon cloth failure. As mentioned previously, material should be fed onto the deck as
gently as possible, well back toward the feed end, so as to utilize all of the available screening area. If cloth wears excessively at
the feed point, the material drop onto the deck may sometimes be softened by use of a piece of rubber belting or other device on
top of the cloth at the area affected. Where practicable, frequent interchanging of the panels at feed and discharge ends will help
to distribute the wear. Whenever cloth is changed, follow-up the cloth tension bolts during the next two days to remove any slack
which may have accumulated. Only one panel should be tensioned by each skirtboard, where skirtboard tensioning is used.

Inclination

Your Gyrex can give you extremely accurate sizing, provided you adjust the inclination correctly. To obtain maximum efficiency
at the required capacity, adjust the angle of inclination after putting your screens into operation. The most important factor in
determining inclination is the tonnage of material (regardless of weight per cubic foot) which will pass over the discharge end of
the screen. The general rule is to adjust the an41e of the screening surface so that the material travels over the deck at a rate of
one foot per second. To determine the best operating angle after this general installation, adjust the screen to suit the
recommendations in Table #1, based upon the amount of material passing over
the deck with the greatest tonnage going over the end.

For highest capacity and greatest efficiency the rotation of the live frame
should be against the flow of material (counter-flow). In case of limited head
room the vibrator can have forward, or with-flow, rotation. This hastens the
flow of material and permits flatter angles than those shown in the inclination
table.

For dewatering operations adjust the screen for the flattest possible
operating angle and use forward rotation.

INCLINATION TABLE (Table One)

Width of Tons Per Hour Passing Over

Screen 15 25 40 50 60 75 100 125 150 175-up
24" 180 20 230 25 27
36" 170 190 210 220 230 250
48" 160 180 190 200 210 230 250 280
60" 160 170 180 190 200 210 230 250 270
72" 170 180 190 200 210 230 250 270

1. For multiple deck screens, base selection on deck carrying greatest

tonnage over its end.
2. Angles from horizontal listed are for counterflow rotation of
vibrator which is generally recommended.
3. Slopes may be reduced by 50- 80 for with-flow vibrator rotation.

Cautions

Keep all bolts tight (see torque table).

Keep screen cloth tensioned correctly.
Keep moving parts of the screen clear of chutes, hoppers, and material
in the hoppers at all times. Keep material from accumulating around anvil
base coil springs. Lubricate all four bearings regularly..(see "Lubrication").
Use only clean grease. Wipe crease fittings with a cloth (not waste) before
applying grease gun. Replace worn rubber Bucker-up Bar Strips promptly when
required. Keep vibrator lagging in good condition. When changing the angle on
Anvil Base screens:
1. Always loosen the Main Bearing Clamps and the Angle Adjusting Links
on both sides of the screen before changing the angle.
2. After chancing the angle, and before starting the screen, be sure to
tighten these Clamps and Links on both sides of the screen.
 Maintenance Procedures

Lubrication

Experience in the field has shown that some types of greases are more
suitable than others for proper lubrication of precision anti-friction
bearings as used in your vibrating equipment. Hewitt-Robins has worked
closely with the various lubricant manufacturers to obtain lubricants of
the correct consistency, lubricating value and staying power for best
service from your unit.

The recommended greases of some of the major manufacturers are listed

below. If you desire to use a grease which does not appear in the
following list we will be glad to furnish a recommendation as to its
suitability.

Manufacturer Designation

Keystone Lubricating Co. Keystone #4d

Socony-Mobil Oil Co. Mobilux #2
Mobiltemp #1*
Gulf Oil Corp. Gulfcrown EP-2*
Esso Standard Oil Co. Lidok 2
Nebula EP #1 *
Standard Oil Co. (Ohio) Sohitran #2
Shell Oil Co. Alvania EP #2
Darina EP #2*
Texas Co. Regal AFB #2
High Temp*

N.Y. & N.J. Lubricating Co. F-925*

*Suitable for hot applications.

The quantity of grease to be used depends upon the size (bore measurement)
of the bearings, while the frequency of lubrication should be governed by
the type of operation. This includes the amount of dirt, dust, or moisture
present and the operating schedule of the machine.

With regard to the quantity of grease to be added, it should be borne in

mind that it is better to over grease somewhat than not to add enough. The
explanation of this is that the seals in Hewitt-Robins Vibrating
Equipment, whether neoprene or piston ring type, are not
designed to retain crease as much as to exclude moisture and dirt. In order to
accomplish this, it is necessary that the bearings be purged at regular intervals
with new, clean crease. The more wet or dusty the application, the more important it
is to be sure that the bearings receive sufficient crease at the correct intervals.
In extreme cases, it may be found desirable to crease the equipment as often as each
four hours of operation cutting the amount of grease in half.

The following table may be used as a general guide to show the amount and frequency of
lubrication required by each bearing under various conditions. If desired, we will be
clad to review your specific operating conditions and furnish more detailed
recommendations based upon the information supplied.

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Rearing Dry, Clean Moderately Extremely Dusty

Size' Dust-Free Dusty or Wet or Very Wet
30 mm 1/2 oz. each 1/4 oz. each 1/8 oz. each
40 hours 8 hours 4 hours
40-60 mm 1 oz. each 1/2 oz. each 1/4 oz. each
40 hours 8 hours 4 hours
70-80 mm 112 oz. each 1 oz. each 1/2 oz. each
40 hours 8 hours 4 hours
90 rim 1; oz. each 1 oz. each 1/2 oz. each
40 hours 8 hours 4 hours
100 mm 2 oz. each 2 oz. each 1 oz. each
40 hours 8 hours 4 hours.
110 mm 2 oz. each 2 oz. each 1 oz. each
40 hours 8 hours 4 hours
160 mm 4 oz. each 4 oz. each 2 oz. each
40 hours 8 hours 4 hours

Pressure grease guns are not recommended since most models deliver a large quantity
of grease with high pressure, the amount of which is difficult to gauge. A good hand
grease gun is preferable. Before lubricating, pump crease from gun into a container
in the amount to be used and count the number of pumps required. From then on be
sure that the correct number of pumps of gun is applied to each bearing as
scheduled. Rigid adherence to this will pay off many times in decreasing down-time
due to bearing failure. *See Table 2
An important additional consideration is to be sure that the grease going into
the bearing is perfectly clean and not contaminated.

Keep all grease in tightly covered containers and be sure to wipe each

lubricating fitting before the gun is applied.

If operating schedules make proper creasing difficult, there are on the market today
several excellent systems of automatic lubrication. These are either the crease or
oil mist type, and both have been found to work well with our equipment. With
the-crease system a measured amount of grease is delivered automatically to each
bearing as required, while the oil mist system maintains a constant air pressure
within the bearing, at the same time coating all parts with a thin film of oil. The
oil is supplied in the correct amount for proper lubrication, while the air pressure
inside the bearing housing insures that no dirt or dust can enter. Either of these
systems can be supplied with new equipment, or can be added later in most cases.

We will he glad to co-operate in specifying an automatic lubrication system for

your installation, or in analyzing any other lubrication problems which may
arise on your Hewitt-Robins equipment.

Table 2 -- Gyrex Screen Bearing Sizes

Style Main (Outer) Eccentric (Inner)

Bearings Bearings

C- 6 or C- 600 50 mm 60 mm

C- 7 or C- 700 60 mm 75 mro

C- 9 or C- 900 75 mm 90 mm

C-10 or C-1-100 85 rim 100 mm

C-11 or C-1100 90 mm 110 mm

Balancing Your Gvrex Screen

Your Gyrex was accurately counterbalanced and test-run at the factory before it
was shipped. This insures a smooth-running screen from the moment installation has
been completed.

The balance was established on the basis of the screen cloth furnished as original
equipment and the weight of the Live Frame as supplied. Should you later put in a
screen cloth which is appreciably different in weight, or should you add or remove
any parts of the Live Frame, the
screen may be thrown out o_ balance with the result that excessive vibration
will by transmitted to the supporting structures. If this occurs, correct the
condition quickly - before it becomes so aggravated that damage occurs.

Here's how to restore the proper balance:

1. Remove the driving belts.
2. Remove the Counterweight Guards (part GC-75 in Figure 19, and parts
GC-84 and 85 in Figure 20 - both on page 12).
3. Remove the bolts connecting the ends of the Leaf Springs (part GC-72 or
GC-82, page 12) and the Transverse Spring (part GC-32, page 10).'

Now locate the adjusting Screw (part GC-11, Figure 10, page 9). You will find the
end of it projecting through the end of the Counterweight Arm (part GC-9, Figure
10). By loosening the Counterweight Clamp Bolts and turning this Adjusting Screw,
you will change the position of the movable Counterweight.

It should be noted that the screen is in proper static balance when the
counterweights will remain in any radial position to which they are rotated. (On
screens which run at 1000 RPM, dynamic balance will require that each counterweight
be moved outward approximately 1/4" from the statically balanced position).

If the counterweights assume an upward position, each weight should be moved out
on its arm, by exactly the same amount, until static balance is obtained as
above. If the counterweights assume a downward position, each weight should be
moved in on its arm until the screen is balanced.

If weight has been added to the live frame so that the normal adjustment range of
the counterweights is not enough to achieve static balance it may be necessary to
obtain heavier or lighter counterweights to fit the particular condition. Your
Hewitt-Robins representative will be glad to obtain factory information on the
proper counterweight and arm combination needed.

When the adjustment has been made and the leaf springs re-connected, be sure to
replace the Counterweight Guards before starting the screen.

All that has been said so far relates to vibration resulting from unbalance which
has been caused by changes in weight of screen cloth or Live Frame. Vibration which
is transmitted to the structures by a heavy bed of material running on the screen
cannot be eliminated by adjusting the Counterweights. These heavy impacts are,
however, substantially absorbed by the mass in the Base Frame and the coil springs
beneath it. This is an additional advantage of the Anvil Base type of Gyrex
Screens.
Removing and Installing Bearings

Note: Bearings on Gyrex Screens are designed for an approximate .0015" press fit
on the drive shaft and in the housings.

Disassembly: (for screens with 2 floating eccentric bearings)

1.Disconnect,the Horizontal Leaf Springs from the Transverse Springs

(4 locations) and remove the clamping bolts connecting the main bearing
housings to base frame. On Base Mounted Screens, it will be necessary
to disassemble the spring yoke to permit removal of the main bearings.
If desired, however, the complete spring yoke and main bearing assembly
may be removed as a unit.

Raise Live Frame sufficiently so that main bearings clear the base frame.

3. The main bearings and horizontal yokes may be removed as an assembly

through use of a puller or special tools such as shown on the following
pages. It may also be desirable to insert a wedge between the inner
yoke plate and the counterweight. A sharp blow on the wedge at the same
time pressure is applied to the pulling bolts will break the grip between
the bearing inner race and the shaft. Note: Be sure to block between
the counterweight and the screen side plate to prevent distortion.

4. Remove counterweights.

5. Remove piston ring seals and piston ring sleeves from inner (eccentric)
bearings.

6. Remove outer closures.

7. Remove the snap ring which locates the rollers and retainers in the
outer race. (This is done by inserting the blade of a screw driver
between the ends of the ring and twisting the snap ring out of its groove
•n the outer bearing race). After snap ring is removed, it is then possible to
remove the rollers and the roller separator.

8. Now remove the shaft through outer race of bearing which has been
prepared as in Step 7.

9. Eccentric Bearing outer races may be removed from casing by using a

jaw-type puller.

Re-assembly

Note: Assembly of new bearings must be conducted with the utmost attention to
cleanliness. Any particles of foreign material in the bearing may lead to
premature failure.
 1. Measure shaft bores and bearing journals against their respective bearings
to insure roundness and correct fit (approximately .0015" T). Clean up burrs
and rough spots.

2. Remove inner races of the new bearings and heat them by suspending
in hot oil (not to exceed 250oF). Do not allow races to contact the
container in the vicinity of the heat source.

3. Slide both expanded races quickly onto their shaft journals and
allow to air cool.

4. Cool the outer race and roller assembly of one side in dry ice and install
it in the shaft casing. Be sure to keep each bearing assembly segregated so
that mixing of rollers and races doesn't occur.

5. Insert the shaft into the casing, guiding it carefully through the
rollers of the installed outer race assembly. Extreme care must be
taken to avoid damage to rollers or the inner races on the shaft.
Lubricating the races with clean oil will help to protect them.

6. Shrink the outer race and rollers for the remaining side as in (4) and
install it in the shaft casing, over the inner race already on the shaft
journal.

7.Carefully hand-pack the installed bearings with clean, specified

grease. Inspect the bores (I.D.) of the closures for wear from the
piston rings and replace the closures if the bores are not straight
and smooth. Install the closures, making sure that the gaskets are in
place.

8.Check the bronze piston rings for wear. Make sure that they are
not permanently compressed and that they turn freely in their grooves.
Lubricate rings and grooves generously before installation. Install
the piston rings and sleeves, noting that the wide, flat end of the
sleeves fits toward the outside. Install the dust flingers (a dab of
crease will hold them in place).

9.Install counterweights; before tightening them, insure that the

shaft is centered in the bearings, as it is not restrained from endwise
movement due to the floating bearings.

10. Assemble the main bearings in their housings (see "Assembly of Main
Bearings"). The assemblies then may be pressed onto the shaft or may be heated
in oil, as in #2, above.

11. Lower the screen onto the main bearing seats and reinstall the bearing caps.
Before re-connecting the horizontal and transverse leaf springs, again be sure
that the shaft is centered correctly in the casino, since the live frame is
restrained from sidewise movement only by the' leaf springs.
12. On base-mounted screens be sure to re-connect and tighten securely
the angle adjusting links on both sides. Turn the counterweights over
by hand several times to insure that no interference exists before
installing the belts. Lubricate each bearing with the specified amount
of grease (see "Lubrication").
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If the screen is equipped with one floating and one thrust bearing the
procedure is as follows:

Follow steps one through seven under "Disassembly", then remove entire thrust
bearing by applying pressure against the end of the shaft on the drive side of
the screen. This will force the shaft and thrust bearing from the casing.

Re-assembly of this type of vibrator is as follows:

1. Disassemble the floating bearing as in Step B. Then shrink the outer race and
roller assembly and insert into the vibrator casing bore.

2. Heat thrust bearing in oil as in (2) under "Re-assembly" and slide onto
shaft. (Be sure thrust bearing is placed on opposite drive side.)

3. Heat inner race of floating bearing and slide it onto drive side of shaft.

4. Slide shaft through casing and press thrust bearing into bore. Pressure must
be applied only through outer race, or bearing damage may result. Take care to
see that inner race and rollers of floating bearing are not damaged as the
shaft passes through.

5. Assemble remaining parts as shown for screens with two floating

bearings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: As the race width of

the thrust bearing is narrower than
that of the floating bearing, two
spacer rings are used to fill this
gap, on the thrust side only.

One ring bears against the outer race

of the thrust bearing and one against
the inner race. These rings may be
installed either inside or outside the
thrust bearing, but both rings must be
on the same side of the bearing,
 Assembly of Shafer-type Main Bearings (See Figures 11 & 12, Page 10)

1. Press one section of the outer race into the housing.

2. Install inner race and rollers.

3. Press in the remaining half of outer race until it is snug against the
rollers.

4. Install closure plate, using two cap screws drawn up finger tight.

5. Measure gap between housing and closure with a feeler gage.

6. Add shims between closure and housing in the amount of the gap
measured plus .015" - .020" more.

7. Complete installation of the closure, tightening all cap screws.

8. Press bearing inner race toward the closure to equalize the roller
clearances.

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Eccentric Bearing Types & Locations

Gyrex Screens 6 ft. wide - and those 12, 14 b 16 ft. long in any width -have
a thrust-type spherical roller Eccentric Bearing in one end of the Drive Unit
and a cylindrical-roller floating type in the other.

As the spherical roller bearing roll width is narrower than the cylindrical
type, spacer, or filler, rings must be used with the spherical bearing (See
Important Note & Sketch on preceding page).
STYLE C-II GYREX VIBRATOR
 SPECIAL BEARING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TOOLS

If desired, special tools may be made up and used in conjunction

with a hydraulic jack. Use of this setup will greatly facilitate bearing

maintenance work, as illustrated by the sketches on the following

pages.
 SKETCH No. 82011

GYREX - INSTALLING ECCENTRIC BEARINGS

1.Press inner race of floating bearing (drive side) onto shaft,

heating race in oil if necessary.

2.Press outer race and rolls of floating bearing into shaft casing.

3.Press complete thrust bearing assembly (side opposite drive) onto

shaft. Press only on inner race.

4. Insert shaft into casino from side opposite drive. Using setup as shown above
dress thrust bearing into shaft casing (on outer race only), guiding floating
bearing inner race thru rolls on drive side.
 SKCTCH No. 82012

GYREX - REMOVING ECCENTRIC BEARINGS

1. Press out thrust bearing (side opposite drive) by installing

jack on drive side as shown. Jacking shaft thru casing will remove
thrust hearing with shaft.

2. Floating bearing (shown above) may be removed with pullet behind

outer race after shaft has been withdrawn.
 Poem me. aT

SKCTCH No. 82013

s. O. No.

1, Install long 5/B•• or 3/4" bolts thru spring yoke holes into coupling
nuts as shown.

2. Install tube to bear against outer piston ring sleeve and jack complete
spring yoke assembly into position.
 IKSTCN No. 8214

1. O. No.

2. Remove 2 bolts at bearing housing and replace with long bolts as

shown. Jack outward to remove complete spring yoke assembly.
 BE SURE TO GIVE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR SCREEN:

DRIVE UNIT PAR?S

GC-8

DRIVE SIDE THRUST SIDE

(see note)

GC-1 Complete Drive Unit GC-8 Piston Ring Seals

(exclusive o! out-
board bearings) OC-9 Counterweight Arm
with Key
GC-2 Drive Shaft
GC-10 Counterweight
GC-3 Shaft Casing
GC-11 Adjusting Screw
GC-4 Lagging-with Bristol
Fasteners GC-12 Adjusting Screw
Seat
GC-5 Eccentric Bearing*
GC-13 Fwd Plate
GC-6 Bearing Closure with
gasket GC-14 Screw Collar with
set screw
GC-7 Piston Ring Sleeve
GC-15 Flinger
Any bolts or cap screws required GC-16 Eccentric Thrust
should be stipulated on your
Bearing Spacers
order. (Fillersj•

*NOTE Gyrex Screens 6 lest wide - and those 12, 14 and 16 feet long in
any width - have a thrust-type Eccentric Bearing in one end o! the Drive
Unit and a floating-type in the other. When ordering, please specify
which type you wish. Spacer, or filler, rings must be used with Eccentric
Thrust Bearing (See Important Note and Sketch at end of "Re-assembly"
Section).
 MAIN BEARING PARTS FOR YOUR GYREX SCREEN

Figure 11 Figure 12
For Screens with Cast Haas For Screens with Steel Base

GG20 Complete Main Bearing Assembly GC-24 Bearing Housing GC-25 Bearing Cover
(Cartridge Unit type) GC-26 Piston Ring Collar GG27 Piston Ring
GC,21 Bearing Housing Seal GC-28 Bearing Only-including all races,
GC.22 Bating Cover rollers and cages
CC.Z3 Complete Main Bearing Assembly
(Pillow Block type)

LIVE FRAME PARTS

Figure 13

GC30 Side Plate GC-33 Spring Filler

GC-31 Bucker-up Frame (specify which deck) GC-34 Spring Clamp Bu
GC.32 Transverse Spring GC-35 Molded Rubber Bucker-up Strip

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When ordering ports, please be sure to give the: SERIAL

NUMBER of your screen.
 CLOTH ATTACHMENT PARTS

Figure 14 Figure is Figure 16 Figure 17

Hook Bolt Type Cloth Clamp Type Tension Skirtboud Type Quick.Change Type

GC-4U Skirtboard (please specify which deck)

GC-4.1 Nook Bolt Outfit with spring and washer

GC42 Cloth Tension Spring

GC-43 Hook Bolt only

GC-44 Conical Washer

GC-45 Cloth Clamp - including upper and lower Bars and bolts (please specify which deck)

GC-46 Hook Bolt Outfit with spring and washer

GC47 Hook Bolt Only

GC-0H Hinged Skirtboard (please specify which deck)

GC49 Tension Bolt Outfit with spring and washer

GC-50 Tension Bolt Only

GC-51 Tension Skirtboard (please specify which deck)

GC-52 Toggle Nut

GC-53 Screen Cloth (please specify deck and the openings required)

1
1

When ordering parts, please he sure to give the SERIAL

NUMBER of your screen-
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 BASE FRAME PARTS FOR YOUR GYREX SCREEN

Figure 18 Cast Figure 19

Base Steel Base

GC-60 Side Frame Gf-61 Front Strut GC-62 GC-70 Side Frame
Rear Strut GC-63 Clamp Outfit complete with
GC-71 Cross Tie
bolts and grease fitting GC-64 Clamp Cap
GC-72 Leaf Spring
GC-65 Clamp Base GC-66 Angle Adjustment
GC-73 Spring Seat
Link
GC-74 Spring Clamp
GC-75 Counterweight Guard
GC-76 U-Bolt (for suspended mounting)

SPRING YOKE PARTS

Figure 20
Cast Base

GC-80 Outside Yoke Plate GC-84 Counterweight Guard (Upper)

GC-81 Inside Yoke Plate GC-85 Counterweight Guard ( Lower)
GC-82 Leaf Spring GC-83 GC-86 U-Bolt
Spring Seat GC-87 Spring Clamp Bar

GC-88 Cast Steel Pulling Cover

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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, PLEASE BE SURE TO GIVE THE SERIAL NUMBER OF

YOUR SCREEN .
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