1. Upon receiving your filling machine, please inspect the shipping crate for any damage that may have occurred in transit. Please report any damage to the transportation carrier in writing describing the damage. Please ensure to notify Image Fillers, Inc. regarding the damage. Note: ICC regulations stipulate that a damage claim must be submitted within seven (7) days of receipt. All machinery and parts come with a packing list, please check to see receipt of all items listed on the packing list. The Image Filler Inc. filling machine comes with all the major components pre-assembled and tested. These items include augers, funnels, blades, etc. that have been ordered specifically for your machine. These separate accessories also have a packing list and are to be installed by the user.

Prior to installation, an area must be selected that meets all the necessary electrical, pneumatic and product supply requirements of your filling machine. (See specific layout for your filling machine) Careful and proper installation of your Image Fillers Inc. filling machine will result in accurate filling production, lower maintenance, and reduced risk of machinery failure.

The filling machine should be placed on a stable and level surface that includes the necessary electrical, pneumatic and product supply requirements. The filling machine needs to be placed in the upright operating position using a forklift or a power assisted machine. Use caution and avoid damaging the machine while moving it into the proper place and position. Once in place and level as required, secure to the floor using lag bolts, leveling pads are included. If the machine is equipped with casters, please make sure to lock the casters into place to avoid unnecessary movement. Inspect to all bolts and screws that may have become loose in transit.

Once the filling machine is properly positioned and secure, the electrical service at the site can be connected. All electrical installation should be completed by a qualified person and in accordance with all local codes and requirements. The specific electrical connections are shown on the wiring diagram that is supplied with your filler. The electrical specifications are also located on your machine. Use this information to correctly connect electrical service to your filling machine. The Image Fillers Inc. filling machine has motor starter equipment for proper and safe operation. The filling machine controls may also require a source of AC electrical power and may also require a source of AC electrical power as well as a separate transformer. If this equipment is not supplied with the machine, then install it at this time Refer to the wiring diagram for proper connection information for this machine.

Some filling machines include pneumatic operated components such as lifts, indexing, clamping, cutoff, etc. If your filler has a pneumatic component, then your installation site should have an adequate source of clean, dry compressed air for connection to the regulator that is included with the filling machine. Recommended pressure and capacity ranges for compressed air operated filling machines are listed below.

Pneumatic Pressure Recommendations:

Single Head Automatic with lift and indexing (SCFM 7-8) (PSI 80)

Dual Head Automatic with lift and indexing (SCFM 10) (PSI 80)

A consistent and reliable source of product is crucial for accuracy and overall operation of the filler. The product should be supplied within 2”-3” of the hopper to maintain proper pressure. The product may be either flood fed into the hopper or periodically resupplied by means of bulk type filler.

Once the electrical installation and connection are complete, power can be turned on. It is necessary to verify proper motor rotation as well as to select the correct auger rotation. The auger motor and slow speed agitation blade must rotate in a specific direction for proper filling. Rotation is selected by the 3-phase electrical power connections. These two motors should operate in the following direction. Filler Drive Motor should move counterclockwise Agitator Drive Motor should move clockwise Refer to illustration (A00770A) for motor rotation directions: If your machine is not connected correctly, then 1-disconnect all electrical power,2- switch any two connections from 3-phase power to the selected motor, and then- reconnect the electrical power. Dangerous voltages are present at these connections. Please ensure that all electrical power is disconnected and the safety disconnect switch is locked on an OFF position prior to changing these connections.