vibco Heavy Duty

Electric Vibrators
instruction manual
WARNING: Failure to read and follow these installation instructions and safety precautions could result in personal injury, equipment damage,
shortened service life or unsatisfactory equipment performance. All information in this document is vital to the proper installation and operation of
the equipment. It is important that all personnel who will be coming in contact with this product thoroughly read and understand this manual.

1 start 2 mounting instructions checklist

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING o Determine vibrator placement on bin.
A VIBCO VIBRATOR! o Determine length of channel iron and style of mounting plate.
o Select method of STITCH welding mounting plate to channel iron. ty
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o STITCH weld channel iron to bin. wa

NEW MENT OR
REPLACE S o Attach vibrator to mounting plate. Check the mounting plate for warping
INSTALLAT VER UNIT
ION CROSS O E R M A L & shim if necessary. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE BOLTS.
T H
START REQUIRE AD
OVE R L O o Install safety chain or cable.
HERE! ION &
PROTECT IRST! o Connect wiring for vibrator using the NEC Standards.
CK F
AMP CHE o Take a voltage reading at vibrator while running. VOLTS =
o Take an amp reading while vibrator is running. AMPS =
o Compare readings to standard values.
o FILL OUT WARRANTY CARD AND MAIL TO VIBCO!!!!

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3 vibrator placement 4 plates & channel selection

USE
FACTOR
CH. IRON
A+B
For coarse materials: mount VIBRATOR MNTNG PLATE
CHANNEL IRON SIZE
FACTOR
BIN WALL FACTOR
LENGTH
FORCE in LBS THICKNESS A
vibrator 1/3 of the distance THICKNESS B 11 N/A

from the discharge opening to 101 - 500 1/4" - 3/8"

3" x 4.1 lbs
3" x 5 lbs
2 10
6 - 8 FT.
(80 - 90%)
1/8" (10 ga.)
the top of the sloped portion of 501- 1200 1/2"
4" x 5.4 lbs
4" x 7.5 lbs
3 or less
6
9
5 - 7 FT.
(70 -80%)
the bin. 1201 - 3000 5/8" 6" x 8.2 lbs / 6" x 10.5 lbs 4
1/8" - 1/4" 5 4 - 6 FT.
8
For fine materials: mount 6" x 8.2 lbs / 6" x 10.5 lbs
1/4" - 3/8" 4
(60 - 70%)
3001 - 5000 3/4" - 1" 5 3 - 5 FT.
vibrator 1/4 of the distance 8" x 8.5 lbs / 8" x 11.5 lbs 3/8" - 1/2" 3 7
(50 - 60%)

from the discharge to the top of NOTE:

1/2" & up 2
6
2 - 4 FT.
(50 - 60%)
the sloped portion of the bin. 1. Longer channel iron will not affect vibrator performance, but 5
1 - 2 FT.
(50 - 60%)
total channel length should not exceed length of bin wall.
FOR ALTERNATE MOUNTS 2. Percentages shown indicate % of bin wall height your channel iron should be 4 N/A

refer to full detail instruction manual for shorter bins.

3. To match your vibrator on chart above, model number suffixes generally correspond to
online at www.vibco.com or call 800-633-0032 pounds of force generated. For any questions, consult VIBCO.

5 mounting hardware 6 stitch weld (TOP VIEW)

STITCH WELDS
SHOULD START
vibrator & mounting plate must be & STOP 1” (2.5cm)
Be sure all welding FROM BOTH ENDS
mounted PERPENDICULAR TO CHANNEL
is done by a certified OF CHANNEL TO
IRON, NOT PARALLEL. otherwise, it PREVENT CRACKING
welder. all standard
will cause flexing & the vibrator
channel and plates
will overload & burn out.
provided by vibco
STANDARD STUDDED are a36 steel, 304 STITCH
WELDS
stainless or SHOULD
A MOUNTING PLATE MUST BE USED 6061 aluminum. BE 3” LONG
to ensure proper stability for the LEAVING
DO NOT MOUNT 3” (7.5cm)
vibrator. BETWEEN
VIBRATOR
Always start & stop welds 1 in. from ends EACH WELD
DIRECTLY
to prevent heat concentration. Then weld 2 TO SURFACE OF BIN !!!
ALWAYS WELD
to 3 inches, skip 1 to 2 inches and repeat Always use mounting
CHANNEL UNDER
NO! YES!
until the plate is securely mounted. plate & channel iron (BOTTOM VIEW) PLATE AREA

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7 bolting procedure NOTE: Shimming the feet is necessary to avoid strain on the shaft & bearings
that can cause high amperage draw & burn out the vibrator. MAX
GRADE 5
Step 1 BOLT SIZE
TORQUE
ft-lbs
Place vibrator on
1 mounting plate,
Step 2 3
4
1/4" 9
then insert & tighten Now, look at feet on 5/16" 18
2 2 Grade 5 bolts other end of vibrator. If
3/8" 32
on same end of a gap exists between
1/2" 78
vibrator. See proper the mounting plate & Step 3
SHIM feet, welding warped the 5/8" 160
torque values right. After gap has been filled with
mounting plate. Shim 3/4" 260
shim(s), insert & tighten the
space under feet. 1" 580
other TWO Grade 5 bolts.
1-1/4" 1105
Now put vibrator in place. Make sure it is secured tightly. Retighten bolts after first 10 to 15 minutes of operation and check periodically to
maintain proper tightness. Damage to both bin and vibrator can occur if vibrator is not mounted securely. NOTE: no matter how thick the For other bolt grades,
please consult VIBCO.
mounting plate, it can still warp during welding, especially if VIBCO’s instructions are not followed.

Follow numbers on leads.

8 restraint 9 electrical installation NOTE: Some wires may be color-coded as follows:
3 PHASE 1 - blue 4 - yellow 7 - pink
Have vibrator 2 - white 5 - dark gray 8 - red
installed by a 3 - orange 6 - purple 9 - light gray
qualified
6 5 4 6 5 4
SINGLE PHASE electrician
Plug it into a OR warranty will be
ALWAYS INSTALL grounded circuit. VOID if vibrator is not 9 8 7 9 8 7
SAFETY connected to proper overload protection.
For proper sized overload protection consult 3 2 1 3 2 1
CABLE or CHAIN NOTE: For rewiring for other than 115V on a single a qualified electrician or contact a VIBCO L3 L2 L1 L3 L2 L1
Mount one end to the phase unit, refer to detailed manual or consult factory. representative. 230 or 240 volt 460 or 480 volt
vibrator and the other to
the hopper or bin
above the vibrator
and then . . . TAKE AN AMPERAGE Operating amperage should not exceed the value listed on the vibrator label. If
READING WHILE THE VIBRATOR it does, it is most likely due to faulty mounting. Check your mounting welds, and
NEVER ATTACH TO THE re-tighten bolts if necessary. See TROUBLESHOOTING for more info.
MOUNTING PLATE! IS RUNNING

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 vibco Heavy Duty
Electric Vibrators
instruction manual
WARNING: Failure to read and follow these installation instructions and safety precautions could Maximum OPERATING
result in personal injury, equipment damage, shortened service life or unsatisfactory equipment Temperature
performance. All information in this document is vital to the proper installation and operation of Skin temperature of vibrator should not exceed
the equipment. It is important that all personnel who will be coming in contact with this product 180o F (82o C). If it exceeds this,
thoroughly read and understand this manual. consult VIBCO for alternate solutions.

10 lubrication INTERMITTENT CONTINUOUS 12 troubleshooting

MODEL #
DUTY DUTY
high Temperature 2P-800, 2P-1700, 2P-2500, Lubricate every Lubricate every My Material STILL Isn’t Moving!
units consult factory! 2P-3500, 2P-4500, 2P-5500 400-500 hours 2 weeks
Grease Specifications 1. Did you put your vibrator in the right location? Did you mount
4P-1400, 4P-2000, 4P-3000, Lubricate every Lubricate every your vibrator properly?
Lubriko M21 general purpose grease 4P-5000, 4P-10000 1000-2000 hours 4 weeks
or equal Sodium Calcium based NLGI 2. Do you have the right vibrator for the job? Does it provide
6P-1000, 6P-1500, Lubricate every Lubricate every
grade 2 grease. Minimum temperature 6P-2500, 6P-5000 1500-3000 hours 6 weeks enough force? Do you have the vibrator set to the maximum
range 0°- 225°F. Minimum viscosity force? (see left) Is it the right frequency? Still not sure? Call
70 - 80 SUS (at 212°F). 8P-500, 8P-750, Lubricate every Lubricate every
8P-1250, 8P-2500 3000-4000 hours 8 weeks
VIBCO Technical Support at 800-633-0032.
Use 2.5 to 3 grams (two pumps
with standard manual grease gun). Models 2P-75, 2P-100, 2P-150, 2P-200, 2P-450, 4P-350,
Do not over grease! 4P-700, 4P-1000, and 6P-500 are pre-lubricated for life.
The Vibrator won’t start!
1. Check power supply to unit. Are you getting the proper

11 changing output settings To change the force:

voltage? Has the thermal overload protection tripped?
1. Disconnect from power. 2. Check stator continuity, if “open” stator winding is burned or
has a short, replace stator. If unsure how to check continuity,
MODELS: 2P-75, 100, 150, 200; 4P-350 2. Remove both end covers.
call VIBCO or consult a licensed electrician.
3. Remove the cap screw that
holds the outer eccentric
to the inner eccentric and
turn the outer eccentric so Vibrator stops running!
that the numbered hole
aligns with the threaded 1. Check power supply to unit.
hole in the inner eccentric. 2. Has the thermal overload protection tripped? Single phase
CAP CAP CAP NOTE: You must set both units are supplied with overload switches. Three phase units
SCREW SCREW SCREW ends of the vibrator to the must be connected to three phase motor starters with proper
MAXIMUM FACTORY MINIMUM same setting. overload protection. If overload protection has tripped, wait a
FORCE SETTING FORCE
4. Replace the cap screw. minimum of two (2) minutes then reset by switching firmly off
Intermittent Duty Only Maximum Setting for Optimum Setting for Long
Continuous Duty Life of Vibrator and then on again.
5. Replace both end covers.
3. Are you running the vibrator in a wet or wash down
NOTE: If you INCREASE force of vibrator, you MUST take a new amperage draw reading to ensure vibrator environment? Consult VIBCO about wash down rated models.
is still operating within specified limits.
4. Are you running the vibrator in a high temperature
NOTE: Only run intermittently when set to higher than factory set output forces (maximum running environment? Consult VIBCO about high temp rated models.
time of 30 min in any one hour period). Refer to full detail instructions for proper mounting in high
temp applications.
MODELS: 2P-450, 800, 1700, 2500; 4P-600, 700, 1000, 1400, 2000, 3000, 5000, 10000 5. Are you running the vibrator continuously? All VIBCO heavy
6P - ALL MODELS; 8P- ALL MODELS duty models are rated for continuous duty but only at certain
eccentric settings. See diagrams to left for proper output force
To adjust eccentric settings: NOTE: These vibrators are set to Setting #3 (Factory Setting). settings for continuous duty.
1. Remove both end covers from vibrator. NOTE: For best performance and vibrator life cycle, it
is best to run them intermittently. Consult VIBCO for
2. Loosen the bolt that holds the outer, labeled
available timers.
eccentric to the shaft. NOTE: some models
have only one eccentric per side. 6. Are you repeatedly stopping and starting the vibrator? This
can overload the vibrator. Use the following guidelines for
3. Turn the eccentric on the shaft to adjust force
BOLT proper timing of starts and stops:
output. Align the arrow on the shaft to the
desired setting. The higher the number, the Single phase (2P-75, 100 & 150):
greater the force. For run times of 10 seconds or less, use 1:7 ratio for run time
NOTE: You must set both ends of the vs. off time. (example: 5 seconds on to 35 seconds off). For
vibrator to the same setting. LEFT RIGHT run times longer than 10 seconds, use 1:1 ratio.
Settings 1 - 3 are continuous duty rated
4. Tighten eccentric bolts and reinstall end covers. Settings 4 - 6 are intermittent duty rated only Single phase (2P-200, 450, 800; 4P-350, 700, 1000, 1400; 6P-300, 500):
These are capacitor start models and rated for a MAXIMUM
For vibrators mounted in tandem (side to side, not end-to-end) of 30 starts per hour.
to produce linear motion on table & feeder applications:
To produce linear motion you must make sure vibrators rotate opposite from one another. Force output labels Three phase:
should be opposite to one another when viewed from the same side (one increases clockwise, the other counter- For run times of 10 seconds or less, use 1:7 ratio for run time
clockwise as in picture above). Follow instructions as above, & be sure you set both vibrators & both ends to the same vs. off time. (example: 5 seconds on to 35 seconds off). For
setting. Consult VIBCO for more details. run times longer than 10 seconds, any cycle is acceptable.
NOTE: If you INCREASE force of vibrator, you MUST take a new amperage draw reading to ensure vibrator is still
operating within specified limits. NOTE: Proper force for full hopper can be excessive
NOTE: Only run intermittently when set to higher than factory set output forces (maximum running time of 30 min in for empty or near empty hopper.
any one hour period).

Warranty
All warranty claims must be submitted to VIBCO for approval prior to any repairs being done. Failure to do so will void any and all warranty coverage. All repairs will be
done at the VIBCO factory.

Errors, Shortages & Complaints

Complaints concerning goods received or errors should be made at once. Claims must be made within five days after receipt of goods. Clerical errors are subject to cor-
rection. Damage during shipping must be reported to the carrier, not VIBCO.

Returning Parts **
Parts should not be returned to VIBCO without prior authorization. Call VIBCO’s customer service department at 800-633-0032 (800-465-9709 in Canada) for a Return
Goods Authorization (RGA) number. A return authorization will be emailed or faxed to you. Use this as your packing slip. Return shipping must be prepaid. Material
returned may be subject to a 10% restocking fee. All returned shipments should clearly display your name, address and original invoice number to ensure proper credit.

** Orders for custom equipment built to customer’s specifications are not returnable.

Product Changes For custom mounting

VIBCO reserves the right to make changes in pattern, design or materials when deemed necessary, without applications or any
prior notice or obligation to make corresponding changes in previous models. To be sure of exact mounting
other questions:
dimensions, it is recommended that you obtain a certified dimensional drawing from the factory.

Ordering Spare Parts

800-633-0032
Parts can be ordered through authorized distributors or from VIBCO’s Spare Parts Department. The following
data should be provided when placing your spare parts order: or
From label: Model number of unit.
From spare parts list: Reference number, part number, description & quantity required. [email protected]
Shipping instructions: Specify shipping point and method of shipping.

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