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Installation

The Dadant Radial Extractors come completely assembled, ready to be uncrated, rinsed with hot water and put to work.
For proper operation, the extractor must be securely attached to the floor by all hold downs—at least 2 bolts per leg foot.
Be sure all four feet sit on the floor (no extractor rocking) before securing the extractor to the floor. If your floor is uneven
it may be necessary to "shim" under the short leg.

Operation

The concept of the radial has saved more time and more combs for beekeepers than any other invention to reach the in-
dustry. Radial extractors are the quickest, easiest, and most efficient way to extract honey from the comb. Uncapped combs
are placed in the circular reel like spokes of a wheel. The reel spins, creating a centrifugal force and because of the natural
upward slant of the honeycomb cells, honey is thrown from both sides of the comb at once. No further handling of the
frames is needed from starting to unloading time, freeing the operator for other work such as uncapping combs for the next
load. With radial extractors, the outward pressure is against the top bar, not against the comb surface as in small, non-radial
models, eliminating much of the breakage of the comb.
Dadant is pleased to provide you with the latest in electronic speed controls. The control on your extractor is the product
of over three years of development and testing and is designed for only one purpose—controlling honey extractors. Please
read all remaining instructions carefully before using the control.
Operation
1. The V-belt may require adjustment or replacement. To
adjust, remove the motor drive cover and loosen or
tighten the 420-34 Tension Adjustor. To replace, loos-
en tension adjustor and slip belt off motor pulley and
5-114 pulley.
2. The top and bottom bearings will require lubrication
annually. Always use a food-approved grease available
through your Dadant & Sons, Inc., supply outlet.
3. The speed control is sealed; however, use caution to
avoid excessive moisture on the control and motor
Familiarization with the Controls
Power Switch (1) - The power switch is located on the left side of the control and has a built-in circuit breaker to protect
your control. This switch is used primarily at the beginning and ending of the day.
Visual Display (2) - The visual display lets the operator see how the control is functioning. The display is actually 10 indi-
vidual lights. When the control is operating on automatic, the farthest left light flashes and a second—steady on—light
tells the operator visually how far the control is through its automatic cycle. This second light "marches" across the dis-
play from left to right as the control progresses through its automatic cycle. When the automatic cycle is complete, the
"marching" light returns to original position and stays lit and the flashing light goes off. When being operated on manual,
the farthest light to the right is a steady "on." By watching the display and changing from automatic to Manual, you'll
quickly understand how the visual display operates.
Rotary Dial (3) - The rotary dial is used in both the automatic and manual operation. When operating the control on
automatic, read the outside printed ring to set the total time you desire your extractor to run. A 5 minute (full clockwise
rotation) to a 30 minute (full counterclockwise rotation) cycle can be obtained.
When operating the control on manual, the rotary dial becomes a speed control, and the extractor will run continually
at the percent of speed the operator desires (read inner printed ring 0% to 100% speed). Caution: Before pushing the
manual switch, be sure the rotary dial is set where you want it.
Operation Control Center (4,5,6) - It consists of 3 switches: Auto Start (4), Manual Start (5), and Stop (6). To operate the
control on automatic, press "auto start." To operate the control on manual and adjust the speed with the rotary dial, press
"manual start." To stop the control at any time, press "stop."
when cleaning the extractor after use. If you should ex-
perience any operating problem with the control unit,
do not try to repair the control unit yourself. Call your
nearest Dadant branch or the Hamilton home office.
The operation of the control can be changed to match
varying extracting conditions. See Speed Control sec-
tion for these instructions.
4. Keep the extractor clean between uses. Wash with hot
water, rinse and dry thoroughly.