ASTEC KPI-JCI User Manual

Vertical Shaft Impactor
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c. Check to see that all lid
hold down wedges are
in place and tight.
6. Inspect lubrication system:
a. Electric or diesel v-belt
drives:
1. Check oil level in
pedestal oil tank.
Level should be
within 1” of top of
sight glass.
2. Grease crusher
grease points.
Do not under any condition, remove crusher lid or
open inspection door while the crusher is running or in
shutdownprocedure.Neverrunthecrusherwhenthelid
orinspection door isnot inplace andproperlysecured.
Neverstandontopofcrusherwhilecrusherisoperating.
Do not operate pedestal
lubrication pump
counterclockwise as severe
damage will result. Verify
that you’re building pressure
inthesystem,notsuction.
Use the following procedure to
start the vertical shaft impactor.
The vertical shaft impactor
should be run empty initially to
insure everything is operating
properly and there are no
misaligned or binding parts.
Operate a new vertical shaft
impactor empty for two hours.
After this run-in period, check
bearing temperatures and
relubricate as required.
Before starting the
impactor, be sure all
tools and foreign objects
have been removed and
everyoneisclear.
Operation
NOTICE
1. On electric models, ground
chassis with standard
grounding rod driven at least
six feet into the ground.
2. Block crusher chassis or
skid mounting so that it is
solid and level in both
directions. If the machine is
not level, uneven wear on
the feed tube, feed disc and
anvil ring will result.
3. Set the crusher feed
conveyor chute so the rock
will ow to the center of the
feed tube. Use a bang
board or deection chute if
necessary. If the crusher
feed is concentrated to one
CAUTION
WARNING
side of the feed tube, the
result will be uneven wear
on the feed tube, anvil ring
and other stationary wear
parts.
4. Inspect crushing chamber.
a. Check position of shoe
pins (if equipped).
b. Check for loose bolts on
liners, table, tub, and lid
liners.
c. On units equipped with
a table assembly, check
location of feed tube. It
should be
no more than 3/8” above
the impeller shoes.
Adjust the feed tube
as necessary.
On units equipped with
a rotor assembly, make
sure feed tube is not
adjusted down inside of
the rotor.
5. Inspect the top of the
crusher.
a. Close inspection door
and secure with the bar
and wedge.
b. Check to see that the
feed box bolts are
secure.

ASTEC KPI-JCI Specifications

General

Brand	ASTEC
Model	KPI-JCI
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English