Pearl Mini Uncrate and Assembly Guide

Tools Required

• Forklift rated for ≥ 500 kg

• Extended forklift forks (recommended)

• Rated lifting straps or slings (≥ 500 kg)

• 6 mm Allen key (central leg shipping bracket)

• 5 mm Allen key (vibrator plate shipping supports)

• Adjustable spanner or wrench (for levelling feet and jam nuts)

• Socket set or spanners (for base and hopper fasteners, if applicable)

• Drill or impact driver (for opening crates  only)
  Do not use power tools on machine fasteners

• Crowbar or pry

• Spirit level or electronic level (including phone-based apps)

• Measuring tape (to verify vibration plate clearances)

• Safety gloves

• Steel-toe safety boots

• Eye protection

• Hard hat (when lifting with forklift)

Once you have removed the crate walls of the Pearl Mini, you’ll find the following items

• Pearl Mini Body

• Pearl Mini Hopper

• Pearl Mini Base (if ordered)

• Accessories Box (contains the Pearl Mini Feet)

Please remove all items besides the Pearl Body and organise them. You can use the bubble wrap and wrapping to ensure you are not scratching the paintwork.

Your Pearl Mini Base (if ordered) may have casters installed. We recommend you remove these and install the 4 threaded legs for extra stability, and height adjustment. You can find these in your wooden accessories box.

Place the base as close as possible to the desired location and screw the feet about 3-4cm into the base. Ensure the base is level on all sides with a spirit level. Secure the nut jam against the feet of the base.

At the feet of the Pearl Mini, you’ll find blocks holding the body in place. Using a drill or impact driver remove the screws and the blocks.

You’ll need a forklift to be able to lift the Pearl Mini. Please ensure you have straps or slings that are rated above the weight of the Pearl Mini (over 500kg). Attach the slings or straps through the hooks and onto the forklift. Lift the Pearl Mini up around 5cm and then remove the crate floor underneath.

Lift the Pearl Mini body and manoeuvre it over the base and slowly lower into place ensuring the lips of the base slot into the 4 holes on each corner the body.

Removing Shipping Brackets

Central Leg Support

Remove the central shipping support bracket by using a 6mm Allen key and screw them back once the support has been removed.

Vibrator Plate Supports

On the top of the machine you'll see the vibrator plate. You'll need to remove the shipping support either side. First locate the two screws on the left or right of the vibrator.

Using a 5mm Allen key, remove both screws, and then take out the two black rectangular pieces wedged in-between the vibrator.

Verifying the position of Vibration plate

The gap of the vibrator plate and the chute should be around 2.5cm to 3.5cm. If it falls outside of this range you’ll need to loosen the 4 screws at the base of the vibrator plate so the position can be adjusted. Do not fully remove the screws, or the bolt plate they attach too will drop into the machine. Slightly loosening will be sufficient.

Attaching the Hopper

The hopper has a front and back, and it’s important it’s installed correctly. 

Using either straps and a forklift, or multiple people, lift the hopper to the top of the Pearl Mini and carefully place it into position. 

Once positioned:

• The feed plate and 3 wing nuts should be posted towards the back of the machine.

• The bolt holes in the body of the pearl should be visible through the hoppers bolt mounting slots.

• There should be 5-10mm clearance between the vibrator and the hopper outlet on the right, left and at the front of the machine.

Using hand-tools, carefully secure the hopper to the base of the Pearl Mini using the machine screws from the Accessories Box.

The below photos are taken from the back of the machine, showing proper orientation. Your technician is unable to visit if your Pearl Mini hopper is in the incorrect orientation.

Ensuring the machine is level

Loosen the jam nuts on all feet.

Using a level or electronic spirit level (including phone based apps), adjust the length of the feet on the front of the machine so the front is level left to right.

Adjust the rear feet so the sides are level front to back.

Double check that all sides are level and torque the jam-nuts against the base of the machine.

Connecting Airlines and Electrical

Prior to your technician commissioning your machine, you will need to connect your airlines and electrical power.

If your Pearl Mini does not come with a plug, you’ll need to source one according to your region. Please ensure you have the correct electrical power requirements for the Pearl Mini. Check the Site Preparation Guide for more information.

Use the included push-connect elbow and screw onto your Pearl Mini’s air filter set on the left hand side of the machine. You can use the included airline to connect this to your shut-off valve.