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SAFETY AND
OPERATION'S MANUAL
SLMD SERIES AUGER
SLMD10 • SLMD12 • SLMD14
www.meridianmfg.com

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  • Page 1 ® SAFETY AND OPERATION'S MANUAL SLMD SERIES AUGER SLMD10 • SLMD12 • SLMD14 www.meridianmfg.com...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declare the Augers listed below conform to the 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive SLMD 10 - SLMD 12 - SLMD 14 The Meridian Swing Drive Auger and Tube Assembly is designed for the movement of Grains and Cereals. PATENT INFORMATION Meridian continuously enhances its product offering through product improvements and new product innovations.
  • Page 3 GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL Declaration of Conformity Table of Contents Sign Off Sheet SAFETY Safety Symbols Safety & General Equipment Safety Guidelines Safety Training & Safety Signs Preparation Operating Safety Maintenance & Lockout/Tag Out Safety Required Tools for Assembly & Maintenance Safety Alert Symbols Designated Work Area...
  • Page 4 GENERAL MERIDIAN GRAIN EQUIPMENT SIGN OFF SHEET As a requirement of OSHA, it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operation and safety procedures with this equipment. We include this sign-off sheet for your convenience and personal record keeping.
  • Page 5: Safety Symbols

    If you have any questions not answered in the manual, requrie additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or Meridian Manufacturing Inc. PO Box 1996 2800 Pasqua Street North, Regina SK, S4P 3E1...
  • Page 6: Safety & General Safety

    SAFETY & GENERAL SAFETY SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Meridian Equipment. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the equipment be familiar with the operation and maintenance procedure and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
  • Page 7: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a machine. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.
  • Page 8: Safety Training

    SAFETY SAFETY TRAINING & SAFETY SIGNS SAFETY TRAINING 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our effort to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander. 2.
  • Page 9 SAFETY PREPARATION 1. Never operate the Equipment and auxiliary equipment until you have read and completely understand this manual, the auxiliary equipment operator's manual, and each of the safety messages found on the safety signs on the equipment and auxiliary equipment. 2.
  • Page 10: Operating Safety

    SAFETY OPERATING SAFETY 1. Make sure that anyone who will be operating the equipment or working on or around the unit read and understand all the operating, maintenance and safety information in the operator's manual. 2. Have another person nearby who can shut down the equipment in case of accident. It is good practice to always work with a second person around the equipment.
  • Page 11 SAFETY MAINTENANCE & LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 2. Follow good shop practices. − Keep service area clean and dry. − Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded. −...
  • Page 12 SAFETY REQUIRED TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY & MAINTENANCE HARD HAT WORK GLOVES SAFETY GLASSES WRENCHES EAR PROTECTION WRENCH & SOCKETS STEEL TOE WORK BOOTS GREASE & OIL 13000004598-33-00...
  • Page 13: Safety Alert Symbols

    SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS BE ALERT This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Watch for this symbol - it points out important safety precautions. It means "ATTENTION - Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved!"...
  • Page 14 SAFETY DESIGNATED WORK AREA The following will show the designated work areas. These areas shall be marked off with colored nylon or plastic rope hung by portable barriers to define the designated work areas. Under no circumstances should persons not involved in the operation of the equipment be allowed to trespass into the work area.
  • Page 15: Transport And Placement

    SAFETY TRANSPORT AND PLACEMENT MOVING THE AUGER WITH MOVING THE AUGER WITH THE TOWING VEHICLE INTO THE TOWING VEHICLE TO OR OUT OF ITS WORKING OR FROM THE WORK AREA POSITION. • Always transport your auger in the full down •...
  • Page 16 SAFETY SAFETY GUARD DESCRIPTION PTO DRIVE GUARD HOPPER FLIGHT GUARD HOPPER DRIVE GUARD SWING HEAD GUARD 13000003449-16-00...
  • Page 17: Safety Sign Locations

    SAFETY SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS CAUTION WARNING To Prevent Serious Injury or Death 1. Do not operate this auger before reading and -Avoid unsafe operation or understanding the operator's manual. maintenance. 2. Do not operate this auger unless all guards and -Do not operate or work on this safety devices are securely in place.
  • Page 18 SAFETY SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS CAUTION CAUTION P.T.O. OPERATION P.T.O. OPERATION -Connect C.V. end of P.T.O. to tractor. -Do not exceed 25 degrees in either direction. -Disconnect P.T.O. if angle exceeds more than 25 degrees during a tight turn. -When moving or positioning auger always disconnect P.T.O. -Maintain 36"...
  • Page 19 SAFETY SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS DANGER ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP HANDS, FEET HAIR AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS Do not operate without- -All driveline, tractor and equipment shields in place. -Drivelines securely attached at both ends. -Driveline shields that turn freely on driveline. 1660 WARNING MOVING PART HAZARD...
  • Page 20: Start Up And Break In

    NEW AUGER START UP AND BREAK IN clear of the designated work area. Start grain auger at a reduced speed. Meridian Manufacturing Inc recommends that you do the following before augering grain with your new auger: NORMAL SHUT DOWN Run the grain auger at approximately 1/2 the normal operating speed (see table 1.1)
  • Page 21: Lubrication And Maintenance

    OPERATIONS LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE DANGER! Do not service or lubricate while the auger is running. LOCK OUT THE POWER SOURCE! GEAR BOX Fill gear box with #90 gear oil quantity as per chart: AUGER SIZE QUANTITY SLMD 10 1/2 L SLMD 12 1/2 L SLMD 14...
  • Page 22 OPERATIONS GREASE LOCATIONS GEASE LOCATIONS Location Flight Bearing Ect BOOT Lower Gear Box Lower U-Joint HEAD END Upper Gear Box Upper U-Joint Flight-Feed Tube Flight U-Joint Throat Flight Hanger HOPPER Flight Hangers Drive Shaft U-Joint Drive Shaft Hanger Wheels Main A-Frame FRAME Rest Tube Frame Main Cylinder...
  • Page 23 4. The obligation of Meridian under this warranty shall not arise unless Meridian is notified and this warranty is presented together with a written statement specifying the claim or defect within thirty (30) days after the failure is first detected or made known to the Purchaser and within: (i) two (2) years, or ninety (90) days in the case of commercial use;...
  • Page 24 Meridian shall not be responsible for any warranty offered by the Purchaser to its customers with respect to the Goods and the Purchaser shall indemnify Meridian with respect to same if any of those customers makes a claim against Meridian relating to any such warranty.
  • Page 25 INFORMATION Meridian Augers is committed to providing the best and most complete line of grain handling and storage products in the industry to you. We appreciate and thank you for your continued support and we look forward to being of continued service to you.
  • Page 26 PH: 204.325.7883 TF: 855.346.3712 TF: 800.830.2467 TF: 800.661.1436 TF: 800.667.5904 TF: 800.437.2334 TF: 800.665.7259 FX: 519.620.6041 FX: 780.672.4759 FX: 403.320.7579 FX: 306.545.4216 FX: 712.732.1028 FX: 204.325.5556 © 2014 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Registered Trademarks Used Under License. Printed in Canada (11/14)

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