13 DOC06179 Rev. BOWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II® DX / DXE3.0 Operation3.1 How It WorksInitial StageAll slats are staged together toward the direction ofmaterial travel (discharge end).Stage 1The first group of slats (approximately every 3rd slat)moves under the load.Load does not move.Stage 2The second group of slats moves under the load.Load does not move.Stage 3The final group of slats moves under the load.Load does not move.Stage 4All slats move together.Load moves with the floor toward the discharge end.(Stages 1, 2 & 3 require more pressure than Stage 4.)