operation & maintenance manual - Modern Electronics & Equipment
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1. 125 171 179 P C 2036 C 2400 C 2942 C 2943 C 4020 C 4023 C 4038 C 4039 C 8007 A C 6020 B Inspection Door Inspection Door Weight Left Hand Nut Pocket Guide Right Hand Nut Pocket Guide Inspection Plate Name Plate Nut Guide Strip Right Nut Guide Strip Left C 4522 B Worm Gear Guard New Type C 6007 C 6008 Rear Leg Drive Gear Cover New Only C 6008 A Drive Gear Cover Slide Cover C 6009 C 6020 Assembly Slide Cover with 2 177 Sheet Metal Belt Guard C 8007 A Feed Chain and Hooper Bracket Not Pictured C 6007 C 4522 B C 2943 C 8009 C 9705 C 8008 A Feed Chain Plate C 8009 Front Leg C 9704 Hopper Base C 9705 Hopper Top 125 165 166 167 169 170 171 172 173 174 Gits Oil Cup 325 5 16 x 1 1 4 Round Head Screw 3 8 x 1 Hex Head Cap Screw 3 8 x 1 Fillister Head Screw 3 8 x 2 Hex Head Cap Screw 5 16 x 5 8 Round Head Machine Screw 3 8 x 1 Hex Head Cap Screw 5 16 x 4 Dowel Pin Gits Oil Cup 325 3 8 x 34 Round Head Bolt Page 6 MODERN ELECTRONICS amp EQUIPMENT INC L3 C 2036 C 2400 C 8008 A A 184 182 C 6009 C 6008 176 Gits Oiler with Copper Tubing 10 x 5 8 Rivets 3 8 x Hex Head Cap Screw va x 5 8 Flat Head Screw 5 16 x 34 Hex Head Cap Screw 4 x V Flat Head Screw Chain Oiler with Copper Tubing and 40 or 45 Elbow 1 16 x 72 Cotter Pin 3 16 x2. C 2444 C 2066 142 dea 147 C 2099 C 2098 C 2096 n57 C 0001 Cracker Frame with bushings C 2030 Chain Adjustment Cap with 189 Key C 2031 Sprocket Adjustment Bearing with 189 Key C 2066 Cracker Drive Shaft C 2068 Lower Chain Sprocket 20 Tooth with 189 Key C 2069 Drive Shaft Gear 30 Tooth with 147 Key C 2070 Sprocket Shaft Gear 30 Tooth with 120 Taper Pin Eccentric Washer Vibrator Eccentric Vibrator Shaft with C 2097 Connector Stationary Die Bronze Worm Gear Hub out or in with 148 Taper Pin Drive Shaft Pin Steel Worm Hardened amp Polished Drive Gear Drive Pulley 7 8 x 1 1 8 x 2 Bronze Bushing 1 x 1 1 4 x 3 Bronze Bushing Ya X Ys x 1 3 4 Key 7 x 1 3 4 Taper Pin 7 16 x 1 x 3 16 Washer 7 16 x 1 1 4 Hex Head Cap Screws 3 8 x 3 8 Allen Head Set Screw 3 8 x 5 8 Square Head Set Screw 3 8 x 7 Square Head Set Screw 19 x 3 16 x 1 1 4 Woodruff Key 3 8 Acorn Nut Oil Pipe 3 1 4 Long C 2071 C 2072 C 2072 A C 2072 B C 2073 A C 2073 B Sprocket Drive Shaft with 120 Taper Pin Pinion Shaft Only with 193 Taper Pin Pinion Gear and Shaft Assembly Pinion Gear Only with 193 Taper Pin Feed Chain Drive Shaft with 148 Taper Pin Old 18 7 8 Feed Chain Drive Shaft with 148 Taper Pin New 19 5 8 Not Pictured 7 x 2 Taper Pin Oil Pipe 1 1 4 Long 3 8 x 3 8 Allen Head Set Screw 1 x 1 1 4 x 2 1 4 Bronze Bushing 1 1 2
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4. and clear instruction will keep everyone safe MODERN ELECTRONICS amp EQUIPMENT INC OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MANUAL Cracker Box Parts Ld P 132 194 C 2108 o L d C 2057 C 2132 4 C 2251 C L w corre ve C 2104 C 2134 4188 C 2060 C 2407 C 4024 B Each Cracking Box Die is inserted at the Circled Area b C 2454 D C 2424 C 4165 B P O C 2423 C 6042 C 2281 C 2421 P sd C 2076 130 119 C C 2054 C 2455 C 2420 B 1 33 C 2054 Cracking Box Rod Bushing C 2285 Front Die Block C 2726 D Square Yoke Bushing C 2057 18 Cracking Box Die C 2286 Adjustment Spring Guide State Size of Bore 72 9 16 5 8 C 2060 Crack Adjustment Spring Holder C 2287 Drive Stud C 4024 B Cracking Box Die Rack for C 2076 Carriage Spring Plug C 2288 C Tapered Pawl 5 8 A 2 B 9 16 72 Slide Plate C 2104 13 Cracking Box Die C 2311 Pawl Spring Guide C 4165 B Slide Plate Thickness C 2108 Square Yoke Bushing C 2312 Pawl Alignment Plug of Bottom Plate 72 for 72 Slide Plate C 2407 Crack Adjustment Spring C 6042 Cracking Box Frame C 2132 11 Cracking Box Die C 2412 Pawl Spring C 7776 Cracking Box Assembly C 2134 15 Cracking Box Die C 2420 A Cracking Box Knockout Rod C 7776 H Cracking Box Assembly C 2180 Cracking Box Cover with Old Goes thru Casting with Heat Treated 4 132 Screws 2 Cotter Keys No Photo C 2251 C Cracking Box Yoke C 2420
5. can get to the moving parts of the Cracker Box The Gray Cups should be kept full at all times This is to make sure the Olite Bushings are replenished Part numbers and their location can be found on Drawing C 6108 in the back of the manual These cleaning and re lubrication instructions should be repeated at intervals during the life of the cracker The frequency with which this should be done depends to a large extent upon the regularity with which the Cracking Box is lubricated during service With regular lubrication the oil will aid in keeping the working parts clean During cleaning process it is good Since 1966 Modern Electronics and Equipment has been serving the pecan industry nationwide by specializing in the fabrication of standard and custom pecan shelling equipment Product lines consist of three different sizes of pecan shellers pecan crackers and a host of commercial and non commercial equipment used during the pecan shelling process practice to check for parts that may be worn or need replacing After crackers have been operating for several seasons on long runs it may be more economical to return the entire Cracking Box to Modern Electronics for a complete reworking instead of replacing single parts It depends entirely on the overall condition of the Cracking Box which method of upkeep is best After crackers have been in operation for about six months of daily operation it is advisable that the Crackin
6. B Cracking Box Knockout Rod 130 3 8 x 7 8 SAE Allen Head C 2281 Connecting Arm New Has Bushing that Dog Point Set Screw C 2282 A Rear Die Block without Tubes Screws in with Collar 119 3 8 SAE Lock Nut and Holes C 2421 Wrist Pin New Type 132 4 x 4 Flat Head or C 2282 B Rear Die Blockwith Holes C 2423 Die Rack Spring Nut Socket Cap Screws Machined with C 2422 amp C 2283 C 2424 Die Rack Spring Guide 133 1 8 x Cotter Key C 2283 Carriage Spring Holder C 2454 D Die Rack Spring 188 4 x 1 5 8 Taper Pin Welded to C 2282 C 2455 Carriage Spring Slide Return 194 5 16 x 3 4 Dowel Pin C 2284 Wrist Pin Block 195 1 4 x 1 2 Socket Head Cap Screw Not Pictured C 4165 A Slide Plate 3 8 NO LONGER AVAILABLE Must Purchase Conversion Kit Consisting of C 2108 A C 2251 C C 2288 C C 2726 D C 4024 B andC 4165 B C 6042 Cracking Box Frame is available as one part It consists of C 2282 Rear Die Block C 2283 Carriage Spring Holder C 2284 Wrist Pin Block C 2285 Front Die Guide and C 2286 Adjustment Spring Guide Page 3 MODERN ELECTRONICS amp EQUIPMENT INC OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MANUAL Cracker Frame Parts 161 160 159 124 134 C 2405 137 hm r lt e eee 135 136 We 7070 e a 16 20211 16520801 OA s 2 4 6 120 189 154 153 151 150 C 2137 C 2073 B C 2069 144 C 4008 143 SH SES sa 154 153 152 g 7155 e 4 S amp S ene sw
7. OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MANUAL w m eh ae mi ala pb rN Uh an PN ei Pa 3 Me We das ep ee m mi d ag n hs ae aa W 1 hi AF du 1 4 NX y 4E 9j E t D i WI hm Bi amp WEE di iN l v Ld f Dp i we S r Xy 4 n Mb Vi d m N a W a fla 5 BE b S N UJ j h en A v4 ADA UM j i A A Vy y WW as aX Y d Pun L Aa AZ 1 J Ad C ES w bw dA WAS U Sear amp QUE EP T ND Um b wu 2 m l AUTOMATIC PECAN CRACKER Food Processing Equipment and Machinery opecializing in the Pecan Industry re bh nal a Oe ew ae W mh Cda ba ham Ga a C EQITTDPDMENT TNC Ww COVOR LIYVRRALY Be Se Pd Mailing PO Box 817 Located 280 Independence Ave Phone 318 872 4764 Mansfield Louisiana 71052 Grand Cane Louisiana 71032 Fax 318 872 4768 Www me equip com Instructions and helpful tips to operate your Automatic Pecan Cracker The cracker is shipped with the hopper bolted in place Be sure to check the hopper before running the machine to remove any foreign objects that may be in the hopper General Instructions The Pecan Cracker should be oiled before each use An S A E 20 or comparable light oil is recommended throughout the unit Oil all Red Cups twice a day using 3 4 squirts of the oiler provider with a new Cracker or using a hand pump oiler When maintaining the Pecan Cracker pay special attention to the Slide Cover C 6009 This part requires 6 8 squirts of oil twice a day so that the oil
8. e back page of the Manual Position the tapered end of the Cracking Box Die into the end of the Cracking Box Die Rack C 4024 with clean out hole in the die facing the floor Also the number stamped on the die should face the installer Turn the Drive Pulley C 4507 counter clockwise until Cracking Box is at the the front of the machine Lift Inspection Door C 2036 insert brass rod through Inspection Door opening until it contacts the Cracking Box Die Then use a hammer to drive the Cracking Box Die into the Die Rack Carrier Chain Oil Cup The red cup on the front of the Pecan Cracker MUST BE FILLED EACH DAY while the Cracker is in operation Periodic inspection of the Carrier Chain should be made by removing the Inspection Cover C 4020 on the front of the Feed Chain Plate C 8008 A Page 2 A properly lubricated Carrier Chain should ride freely in a straight vertical line between sprockets If the Chain shows a tendency to buckle it is not receiving sufficient lubrication In such instance additional oil should be applied to the Carrier Chain until it runs free If this oil cup remains full cup and tubing should be immediately checked for possible clogging Insufficient lubrication will result in excessive chain wear binding of chain and mis alignment of Nut Pockets with Cracking Box Die Removing Stationary Die Knockout Rod Refer to Drawing C 2440 Simply loosen Lock Nut C 2075 and the entire assembly can be
9. g Box be removed from the cracker for cleaning and re lubrication to insure the highest efficiency in Cracking Box operation To Set Crack Adjustment Loosen red Set Screw 115 located behind the Feed Chain and Hopper Bracket C 8007 A Use screwdriver to turn Crack Adjustment Screw located directly above Chain Adjustment Cap C 2030 and Discharge Chute at front of machine Turn clockwise for more crack counter clockwise for less crack After desired adjustment is made re tighten Red Set Screw This adjustment should be made with the Pecan Cracker running To Adjust Tension on Feed Chain Assembly Remove Inspection Plate C 4020 located immediately above the Chain Adjustment Cap C 2030 Insert a punch into one of the holes in the Chain Adjustment Nut C 2394 Move punch OUR SERVICES toward the right to tighten chain toward the left to loosen chain Care should be taken to tighten chain only sufficiently to prevent slack Too tight adjustment on the chain will result in excessive wear To Adjust Feed Chain Timing On new crackers Feed Chain Timing Adjustment should be made within two to three weeks after Pecan Cracker is placed in operation Inspection of Feed Chain Timing Adjustment should then be made about twice a month to make sure that the Nut Pockets are clearing the Cracking Box Die properly Clearance between the Nut Pockets and the Cracking Box Die as it moves through the Nut Pockets must be maintained o
10. ill JIPMENT INC NOTICE Parts illustrated and listed by number on the following pages are for the latest model Modern Electronics amp Equipment Pecan Cracker When ordering replacement parts please give serial number of your Pecan Cracker plus the following additional information when ordering Cracking Box Yoke C 2251 or Slide Plate C 4165 Cracking Box Yoke show diameter of pins 1 2 9 16 or 5 8 Slide Plate show thickness of bottom plate 3 8 or 1 2 Please Note Crackers after serial number 945 are considered New Type shipped 12 1957 slot of the Sprocket Idler Shaft C 2074 Turn Sprocket Idler Shaft in clockwise direction until proper clearance is obtained if necessary remove the four cap screws in the Chain Adjustment Cap C 2030 to advance to the next Nut Pocket NEVER TURN FEED CHAIN COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO MAKE FEED CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS After proper clearance is obtained tighten or reinstall the four cap screws in the Chain Adjustment Cap Next turn the Cracker by hand through two complete cycles to make sure the Cracking Box Die to Nut Pocket clearance is correct If clearance is correct operate machine To Change Nut Pockets Insert T handled Wrench C 2142 provided into socket head screws which fasten Nut Pockets to Feed Chain Loosen screws then remove Nut Pockets and replace with desired size Nut Pocket In changing from one size set of Nut Pockets to another size it is a
11. lso necessary to remove the Tongue Casting located at the bottom of the Nut Hopper Also remove the Cracking Box Die see next paragraph To remove Tongue Casting unscrew 3 8 cap screw then slide casting out of machine After the Nut Pockets have been changed check the clearance with the Cracking Box Die and if necessary adjust as in preceding instructions 11 and 13 Nut Pockets use Tongue Casting C 2087 while 15 and 18 Nut Pockets use Tongue Casting C 4460 Refer to Drawing C 6108 To Remove Cracking Box Unscrew Knockout Rod Bushing C 2054 at the rear of the machine and remove the Knockout Rod C 2420 B Remove Cracking Box Slide Cover C 6009 unscrew Drive Stud C 2287 and lift the box out After the Cracking Box has been removed it can be clamped in a vise taking care that clamping force is applied only to the bottom plate of the box The Die Rack Spring may then be removed by removing the Die Rack Spring Nut Use the T Handle allen wrench supplied to hold pressure against the Die Rack Spring Nut as you unscrew it Then ease the spring pressure off and remove Die Rack Spring Failure to use caution in disassembling Cracking Box will cause bodily harm Cracking box and all parts should be cleaned in a Suitable cleaning fluid such as kerosene and dried Care should be taken that the small hole in the center of the Die Rack C 4024 leading to the Cracking Die is cleaned of all dust and fine shell This can be do
12. ne by using a small round brush which can be passed through the hole In reassembling parts in the Cracking Box care should be taken that parts are replaced in their proper working positions Special attention should also be given to the Pawl Spring Adjustment Assembly to make sure that Pawl Spring Guide C 2311 is assembled in spring and pawl alignment plug as shown below Parts should be re lubricated as they are reassembled in the Cracking Box After assembly of all parts including Cracking Box Cover C 2180 the Cracking Box can be replaced in the Cracker Frame and the Connecting Arm C 2281 connected to the Drive Gear C 4008 by inserting and tightening the Drive Stud C 2287 The Slide Cover can then be replaced and reassembly is complete Drawing C 2728 Pawl Alignment Spring C 2412 _ Ceca Wi e E C 2311 Pawl Spring Guide C 2312 Pawl Alignment Plug IMPORTANT When reassembling a Cracking Box be sure that Pawl Spring Guide C 2311 Pawl Alignment Spring C 2412 and Pawl Alignment Plug C 2312 are assembled as shown to insure proper operation To Change Cracking Box Die Remove Cracking Box Slide Cover Assembly C 6008 A turn Drive Pulley C 4507 counter clockwise until Cracking Box is at the rear of machine then place a punch against the shoulder of back of the die and drive forward and out For correct combination of Nut Pockets Tongue Casting and Cracking Die refer to Drawing C 6108 on th
13. r Cracking Box Parts may be damaged To check adjustment the Cracker Drive Pulley C 4507 should first be turned by hand until the Cracking Box Die has moved to the backside of the Nut Pocket The Cracking Box Die should not be in the Nut Pocket at this time Next check to see if bottom of Nut Pocket is 1 16 to 3 32 below the Cracking Box Die If this clearance is correct no further adjustments is necessary If clearance is not correct adjustment may be needed To adjust Feed Chain Timing remove the Inspection Plate C 4020 and loosen the four cap screws in Chain Adjustment Cap C 2030 Next insert the Feed Chain Wrench C 2141 in Modern Electronics and Equipment specializes in the fabrication of standard and custom pecan shelling equipment We have been serving the needs of pecan shellers for more than 36 years Our product line ranges from the most standard elevators to rare pieces of equipment such as gas chambers Modern Electronics can also build equipment for any food processing operation We are here to produce the proper equipment needed to make an operation run as smooth as possible Our expert staff will work with you to not only populate your plant to your specifications we also have the expertise and knowledge to fulfill your most daunting custom fabrication needs We also manufacture all the replacement parts for products previously owned by Meyer Machine Company There is no parts order is too small to fulf
14. removed by unscrewing the Adjusting Screw Drawing C 2440 Note A Knock Out Rod JAA Stationary Die C 2105 Pin Shoulder X IL 77 NS Stationary Die Knock Out mes F Rod Tip C 2293 Stationary Die Knock Out Rod C 4128 Statioary Die Knock Out Rod Sleeve C 2395 Lock Pin C 4025 Set Adjusting Screw C 2075 so collar of Knock Out Rod C 4128 will contact its outer end and leave approx 1 32 clearance between shoulder of Knock Out Pin and outer end of the Die Tighten Lock Nut For proper crack follow directions as outlined in paragraph labeled To Set Crack Adjustment Adjust Pecan Cracker just hard enough to crack shell completely around all nuts Note B When reassembling chain make sure that Nut Pocket attachment holes are on bottom ends of chain links on cracking side of unit Refer to Drawing C 6108 Safety Guidelines The Modern Electronics Pecan Cracker comes equipped with Protective Guards DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE Stop the Pecan Cracker before performing maintenance and before performing any other activities that will require removal of Protective Guards Stop the Cracker before reaching inside the machine with body parts i e hands fingers etc or tools Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe injury or even death Unless otherwise specified before operating this machine alert employees of safety guidelines As always common sense and direct
15. t 20 Teeth C 4460 15 18 Tongue Casting 5 16 x 177 Dowel Pin with 120 Taper Pin C 4652 Feed Chain Assembly without 1 x 1 1 4 x 1 3 4 Bronze Bushing C 2074 Sprocket Idler Shaft Nut Pockets 3 8 SAE Lock Nut with 120 Taper Pin C 6036 A Chain Yoke Assembly with 2 118 7 x 2 Taper Pin C 2075 Knockout Rod Screw and Nut Oil Pipe 4 1 4 Long C 2085 11 Nut Pockets 101 1 3 HP Master Motor 110 220 Volt Street Ell 1 8 Pipe C 2086 15 Nut Pockets 102 Motor Pulley with 107 Oil Pipe 2 1 4 Long C 2087 11 13 Tongue Casting 103 Motor Switch Box Oil Pipe 1 1 4 Long C 2141 Feed Chain Wrench 104 Motor Switch amp Circuit Breaker Gits Oiler 5 16 325 C 2142 Nut Pocket Wrench Assembly Chain Section C 2293 Stationary Die Knockout Rod Tip 104 A Toggle Switch Chain Pin Link C 2394 Chain Adjustment Nut 105 8 Amp Fuse 3 8 x 1 Hex Head Cap Screws C 2395 Stationary Die Knockout Rod Sleeve 105 A 10 Amp Circuit Breaker 3 8 Lock Washer C 2403 Motor Bracket 106 Motor Cord Clamp 4 Oil Pipe C 2409 Stationary Die Knockout Rod Spring 107 Motor Pulley Key 45 Elbow C 2410 Chain Yoke Washer 108 V Belt 5 16 x Dowel Pin C 2577 Die Rack Spring Wrench 109 Motor Cord 14 3 Wire C 2582 Vertical Horizontal Brace Plate 110 Motor Cord Male Plug 3 Prong Not Pictured Page 5 MODERN ELECTRONICS amp EQUIPMENT INC OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MANUAL Cracker Cover Parts v c US AE cis cog C 4038 C 4020
16. x 1 3 4 x 1 1 2 Bronze Bushing 5 8 Hex Nut 7 16 x 5 8 x Bronze Bushing 1 1 4 x 1 x 2 1 2 Bronze Bushing 3 4 x 1 x 2 Bronze Bushing 3 4 x 1 x 1 3 4 Bronze Bushing 7 8 x 1 1 8 x 1 3 4 Bronze Bushing Page 4 MODERN ELECTRONICS amp EQUIPMENT INC Oil Pipe 4 1 4 Long Oil Pipe 8 1 2 Long Glts Oil Cup 325 Plug va x 1 1 4 Key 4 x 1 1 4 Taper Pin OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MANUAL Cracker Drive Parts Ep C 2577 123 118 C 2142 C 2403 C 2582 C 4128 A e C 2395 GP QU _ C 2141 C 4025 108 1 4102 104 A 107 103 105 106 s e e v C2203 ion S 4 s C 2075 w M gc 113 115 117 146 E P VS v e 129 C 4021 114 116 194 C 4652 Sige rud rond d C 2944 Left Right C 2049 2394 C 2410 C 2050 C 2032 C 2085 C 2086 C 2027 auo TEE n C 2087 120 121 122 124 125 191 192 C 4460 C 2027 13 Nut Pocket C 2944 Chain Yoke Washer 5 16 x 1 1 2 Socket Head Cap Screw C 2032 18 Nut Pocket C 4021 Lower Chain Bracket 3 8 x 1 1 2 Hex Cap Screw C 2037 Chain Bar Right Hand C 4025 Lock Pin 3 8 x 2 Hex Head Cap Screw C 2037 Chain Bar Left Hand C 4128 A Stationary Die Knockout Rod 3 8 x 1 Hex Head Cap Screw C 2049 Chain Adjustment Pin C 4128 B Stationary Die Knockout Rod 3 8 x 172 Square Head Set Screw C 2050 Crack Adjustment Screw Assembly 3 8 x 7 Square Head Set Screw C 2067 Top Chain Sprocke
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