Unloading - Meridian 1505 SC Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual: Corrugated Hopper Combos
The standard hopper combo is designed with
two feet of clearance at the bottom of the cone
to provide room for unloading equipment. Use
auxiliary unloading equipment as appropriate
for your storage system.
A general list of guidelines to be followed include
but are not limited to:
IMPLOSION HAZARD
Check that all air vent are clear and
open before emptying tank.
• Remember to regularly inspect the air vents to
be sure they are not clogged.
• To unload product from the bin, use the crank
to open the slide gate below the chute. The
emptying rate is determined by how far the
slide gate is opened.
Optional permanent auger mounts and boots
to enclose the unloading chute are available
to complement the functioning of your storage
bin.
• If product cakes to the side, an uneven stress
is generated on the bin structure and could
cause structural damage. In most cases,
banging the side of the bin with a rubber
mallet will loosen the product. Another option
is to use a long pole or piece of wood through
the inspection manhole to break the caked
material free.
• Do not crawl under an opened unloading chute
to inspect for a suspected blockage. Caked or
impacted product could suddenly break loose
and cause facial, body and/or eye injury.
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4.5 UNLOADING

• Do not attempt to enter the bin through the
loading hatch at the peak. This opening is
designed for loading the bin only and not for
human entry.
• Enter the roof manhole only when the bin is
empty, for cleaning purposes.
• Use the bottom manway to enter the bin only
when it is empty, for cleaning purposes.
• If you enter the bin, make sure that there is
no possibility that the loading/unloading auger
could be started up.
Lock-Out Tag-Out the power sources to all
auxiliary equipment and have a responsible,
trained person close at hand to keep
unauthorized individuals away from the work
area.
• Enter the empty bin with extreme caution.
Wear protective clothing, goggles for eye
protection and a properly filtered respirator
mask for lung protection.
It is also good safety practice to connect a
safety line to yourself and a secure attachment
point outside the bin before entering the
enclosed area. Have a responsible, trained
person outside to assist in case of an
emergency.
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