Repair
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Part 1602966−05
E 2015 Nordson Corporation
75-lb Feed Hopper Fluidizing Plate Replacement (contd)
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Figure 8-11 75-lb Feed Hopper Fluidizing Plate Replacement
1. Body
2. Fluidizing plate
3. U-gasket
4. Plenum
5. Nylon screws (M8 x 40 mm)
6. Nylon flat washers
7. Nylon hex nuts (M8)
50-lb Feed Hopper Fluidizing Plate Replacement
1. Empty the hopper and vacuum as much powder as possible out of the
hopper.
2. See Figure 8-12. Remove the screws (5) securing the body (1) to the
plenum (3). Lift the body off the plenum.
3. Remove and discard the old fluidizing plate (2).
4. Vacuum the inside of the plenum and clean the body and plenum
flanges.
5. Check the O-ring gaskets (4) on the body and plenum flanges and make
sure they are securely installed in the flange grooves.
NOTE: Make sure the smooth side of the new fluidizing plate is facing up.
6. Re-assemble the body, fluidizing plate, and plenum with the nylon
screws.