Dillon Casefeeder Motor Upgrade Instructions
Warning: Unplug casefeeder from the wall before making any changes to this casefeeder. Electrical shock can occur if this is not done.
Tools Needed:
- Female spade connectors (Red)
- Crimp tool
- Soldering iron (optional)
- ¼ ratchet
- Small screw driver for terminal screws
- Wire strippers
- 7/32” drill bit
- 9/32” drill bit
Step 1 – Motor Installation:
- Disconnect motor leads from switches.
- Remove motor and set the 5 screws aside as you will use them again. Make sure to pay attention to the short screw and long screws.
- Drill out the stock holes in the casefeeder to 7/32”. We found on several of our units this was necessary.
- Take the new motor and mount it to the new plate with provided screws.
- Mount motor plate to casefeeder using the 5 screws you previously removed.
- Proceed to step 2 or step 3.
Step 2 – Speed Control Installation (Without On/Off Switch):
- Disconnect and/or remove the stock switch.
- Take your power supply and cut off the female end. Cut the outer shielding back a couple inches. Then strip the wires about 1/2”. Since the wire is so small this will allow you to fold the wire over in half. We recommend putting a touch of solder on the end of these wires to make it easier to screw down in the terminal screws. Looking at the power terminal screws of the speed control, take the black wire to negative and the white to positive.
- Looking at the terminal screws on the speed control for the motor, take the black motor lead and screw it down to the negative.
- With the inside of the clear cover facing you the micro switch will be on the left side. Looking at the connections on the micro switch from left to right lets call them 1, 2, and 3. You will need to connect 1 to the motor positive terminal screw on the speed control. Then connect 3 to the red motor wire.
- To mount the dial for the dial for the speed control take a 9/32” drill bit and drill a hole in the clear plastic cover in a place of your choosing. Install dial and tighten down with washer and nut.
- Take a small piece of two-sided tape and mount speed control.
- Tie a knot in the power cable at a point that prevents the wires from being pulled out of the speed control when you put the cover back on and put the power cable thru the provided notch.
- Reinstall all covers, stand back, plug into power, and hope your work doesn’t go up in smoke.
Step 3 – Speed Control Installation (With On/Off Switch):
- Remove the jumper that has the diode inline on the stock switch.
- Take your power supply and cut off the female end. Cut the outer shielding back about 6-8 inches. Then strip the wires about 1/2”. Since the wire is so small this will allow you to fold the wire over in half. We recommend putting a touch of solder on the end of these wires to make it easier to screw down in the terminal screws. Crimp a female spade connector onto the white or red wire of the power supply.
- Take the black wire from the power supply and land it under the (- power) terminal screw of the speed control.
- Looking at the back of the cover you took off the casefeeder, locate the on/off switch and on the back, connect the female spade connector you just finished to the middle spade on the switch.
- Connect the jumper to the top spade of the power switch. If you look at the front of the switch this should be the high setting. It doesn’t really matter which one you connect it to as long as you know which one turns it on. Take the other end to the side spade of the micro switch. This will be the connection that only has one tab sticking out.
- Looking at the terminal screws on the speed control for the motor, take the black motor lead and screw it down to the negative.
- With the inside of the clear cover facing you the micro switch will be on the left side. Looking at the connections on the micro switch from left to right lets call them 1, 2, and 3. Connect 3 to the red motor wire.
- To mount the dial for the dial for the speed control take a 9/32” drill bit and drill a hole in the clear plastic cover in a place of your choosing. Our cover in the photo was cracked prior to doing this modification. We have had no issues drilling thru this. However, if you are concerned, drill a pilot hole first using something like a 3/16”. Install dial and tighten down with washer and nut.
- Take a small piece of two-sided tape and mount speed control inside the casefeeder housing. Making sure not to mount it to close to the edge and preventing you from installing the front cover.
- Tie a knot in the power cable at a point that prevents the wires from being pulled out of the speed control when you put the cover back on and put the power cable thru the provided notch.
- Reinstall all covers, stand back, plug into power, and hope your work doesn’t go up in smoke.
Enjoy the speed of your new casefeeder!
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