TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

3.3.1 FEED HOPPER

The feed hopper enables the use of dump truck loading and also ensures even and continuous material
flow to the feeder. There are two feed hoppers available with different capacities.

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Callout Description
1 Gap plate
2 Columns
3 Bracings
4 Skid
5 Bed plates
6 Side plates
7 Top frame
8 Chain curtain

Figure 3.2 Feed hopper components

• Feed hopper
– weight: 9000 kg
– 23 m3

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7
2

Callout Description
1 Gap plate
2 Columns
3 Bracings
4 Skid
5 Bed plates
6 Side plates
7 Top frame
8 Chain curtain

Figure 3.3 Feed hopper components

• Feed hopper
– weight: 12 950 kg
– capacity: 30 m3

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5.3.3 FEED HOPPER ASSEMBLY

1. Start the hopper assembly by preparing the support structure. Ensure that the support structure is
levelled and fits properly on the foundations.

Figure 5.9 Feed hopper foundation details

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2. Assemble vertical columns.

3. Complete the bracing assembly.

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4. Install the bracings to the columns.

5. Install one of the side bracings to the columns.

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6. Assemble the top frame.

7. Install taper plates on the top frame.

8. Install the bed plates over the top frame.

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9. Assemble the top box side plates on the ground.

10.Lift the top box over the top frame.

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11.Fasten the top box on the top frame.

12.Install the top part on the columns.

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13.Assemble the remaining bracings.

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14.Install the chain curtain.

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15.Install the gap plate.

16.Once the conveyors and the NW unit have been installed, check that there is enough clearance.
After the run-in period tighten all bolts and nuts.

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