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STIR-RITE
Grain Stirring Machine
Owner's & Operator's Manual
Effective Date:
Publication Number:
December 18, 2014
038794
Rev:
B

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  • Page 1 STIR-RITE Grain Stirring Machine Owner’s & Operator’s Manual Effective Date: Publication Number: December 18, 2014 038794 Rev:...

  • Page 2: General Statements

    USA and around the world. With proper operation and maintenance, the equipment will provide years of safe and dependable service. NECO is continually testing and improving our products in order to provide you with the safest, most effi cient, and most economical grain handling &...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    • Buyer further agrees that in no event shall NECO have liability for loss of use, loss of profi ts, or for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages on any claim of any kind.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Rotating Contactor Assembly ................. 26 Installing the Cable Tender Assembly .................. 27 Attaching the Cords ......................27 Installing the Stir-Rite System ....................32 Raising the Stir-Rite Assembly .................... 32 Hanging the Stir-Rite Assembly ................... 33 Assembling the Down Augers ....................34 Installing the Disconnect Switch ..................

  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS • Anyone who has not read or does not completely understand all operating and safety instructions contained within this manual is not qualified to operate the equipment. READ • Only competent and experienced persons UNDERSTAND should operate farm equipment. Anyone operating or working around power equip- WORK AREA SAFETY ment must understand and meet all legal...
  • Page 6 BIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSPECTION • Never enter a bin without being monitored • LOCK OUT & TAG OUT the equipment by another person. prior to any inspection, adjustment, service, or maintenance. • Do not enter the grain bin unless all power to equipment has been LOCKED OUT &...

  • Page 7: Warning Labels

    WARNING LABELS Warning Label Overview • Occupational safety is one of NECO’s primary concerns. Warning labels that conform to indus- try standards are provided to identify potential safety hazards that could cause harm and to INCREASE YOUR AWARENESS OF THE HAZARD.
  • Page 8 DANGER ROTATING PULLEY Do not operate this unit if belt shield is not secured in place. Lock out power to adjust, service, or clean! FAILURE TO HEAD CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! Label ID - E. Danger—Rotating Pulley DANGER WARNING FLOWING GRAIN TRAPS &...
  • Page 9 Apply Bin Warning Labels Refer to Table 2 & Figure 3: • Two sets of Warning Labels (A, B, & C) are provided for placement on the bin. • Make sure the surface is free of oils, dirt and moisture. •...
  • Page 10 Apply Equipment Warning Labels Refer to Table 2 & Figure 4: • One set of Warning Labels (D, E, F, G, & H) is provided for placement on various parts of the equipment. See installation note below - some labels are factory installed, but others need to be installed on-site.

  • Page 11: Equipment Overview

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Stir-Rite Stirring Machine Parts Key to Stir-Rite Parts Key to Stir-Rite Parts HANGER BRACKETS 14” OD PULLEY HANGER CHAIN AUXILIARY TROLLEY PULLING “L” AUXILIARY TROLLEY MOTOR HANGER CHANNEL 2040 AUGER DRIVE CHAIN HANGER PIPE SPACE ANGLE PIVOT ARM...

  • Page 12: Assembly And Installation

    Note: If track brackets are lowered, drill the bin 1 and 2 to determine whether there is enough wall from the inside the bin for 5/16” bin bolts. room above the Stir-Rite hanger channel for the grain spreader. Figure 5. Overview of the Stir-Rite stirring machine...

  • Page 13: Track Installation

    TRACK INSTALLATION need to be drilled. Install Hanger Brackets with the 5/16” x 1¼” bin Install hanger brackets as specified here. bolts, head toward the outside. Use two 5/16” • One-auger or two-auger machines require 18- nuts as spacers for the corrugation thickness. 7/8”...

  • Page 14: Rail Beam Assembly

    NOTE: TOP EDGE OF SPLICE SHOULD BE SMOOTH (MAXIMUM 1/16” STEP) 3/8” Lock Nuts Track Bin Wall 3/8” X 1” Bolts (4) Splice Plate Figure 7. Connecting Track to Splice Plates NOTE: wood or concrete blocks. See Figure 8. Make •...

  • Page 15: Trolley Locations

    The design of your new Spacer Angle makes it more universal in that one angle fits all applica- Determine the spacing needed for your Stir-Rite tions for a bin of a specific diameter. The uni- system. Then connect the trolley with the appro- versal design makes it easy to add more auxil- priate prepunched spacer angle.
  • Page 16 24’ Diameter 27’ Diameter PN# 038503 PN# 038504 0” 0” Main Trolley Main Trolley 21’ Diameter PN# 038502 0” Main Trolley 15’-18’ Diameter 24” 28½” PN# 038501 4 Trolley 4 Trolley 0” 28” 32½” Main Trolley 19” 34” 40” 4 Trolley 4 Trolley 4 Trolley Fixed 23”...
  • Page 17 33’ Diameter 36’ Dia. 39’ Diameter 30’ Diameter PN# 038505 PN# 038506 PN# 038507 PN# 038508 0” 0” 0” 0” Main Trolley Main Trolley Main Trolley Main Trolley 33” 37½” 42” 46½” 4 Trolley 4 Trolley 4 Trolley 4 Trolley 37”...
  • Page 18 40’ Diameter 42’ Diameter 45’ Diameter 48’ Diameter PN# 038509 PN# 038510 PN# 038511 PN# 038512 0” 0” 0” 0” Main Trolley Main Trolley Main Trolley Main Trolley 48” 51” 55½” 60” 4 Trolley 4 Trolley 4 Trolley 4 Trolley 52”...

  • Page 19: Assemble The Double Sprocket

    short section of chain. ASSEMBLE THE DOUBLE SPROCKET NOTE: The chain has two master links. Use the The outer location “A” allows the auger to come slots in the double sprocket frame to adjust the within 7½” of the bin wall. The inner location “B” chain.
  • Page 20 Nuts Lock Washers Drive Cluster 9/16” Holes Beam ½” X 1¼” Bolts Figure 15. Trolley-to-Beam Assembly Use for One Auger 3/8” X 1¼” Bolts Take-up Use for Assembly 2 Augers Use for Use for 3 Augers Bin Center 4 Augers Lock Washers Nuts...

  • Page 21: Installing The Chain Draft Link

    INSTALLING THE CHAIN chain over the small sprocket of the double sprocket, and over the take-up sprocket. DRAFT LINK Connect the Rectangular Draft Link to the Pit- Move the Trolley(s) toward the drive cluster. man Arm using the same 5/16” x 2” Grade 5 Remove the 5/16”...

  • Page 22: Attaching The Motor To The Main Trolley

    Wrong Draft Link Installation Correct Draft Link Installation The chain must be installed correctly or the draft link will collide with the sprocket. Figure 17C. Draft Link and Chain Assembly—Detail 2 ATTACHING THE MOTOR TO THE Figure 19 shows the correct motor configura- tions for two-auger, three-auger, and four-auger MAIN TROLLEY machines.
  • Page 23 Main Trolley Motor Mount Beam 3.2” Motor Pulley Figure 18. Main Trolley Assembly...
  • Page 24 Cord Connections to Motors Figure 19. Cord Connections to Single or Multiple Down Augers...

  • Page 25: Installing The Pivot Assembly

    INSTALLING THE PIVOT ter plus one inch, as shown in Figure 21. Tight- en the clip bolts and install a 3/8” temporary bolt ASSEMBLY just above the pivot pin. Refer again to Figure 20. The pivot pin holes on the pivot bracket Locate the Pivot Arm Assembly.

  • Page 26: Installing The Rotating Contactor Assembly

    INSTALLING THE ROTATING CONTACTOR ASSEMBLY Power-In Cord Pulling “L” Locate the electrical components and assemble components such as the power-in cord, Pull- 1” Hanger Pipe (lengths vary) ing “L,” 1” hanger pipe, hanger channel, pivot arm top, 1¾” I.D. Brass Washer, 1” Flanged Coupling, 1”...

  • Page 27: Installing The Cable Tender Assembly

    INSTALLING THE CABLE tender to determine which holes to use. The main cord should be about 22’ to 25’ long. Note TENDER ASSEMBLY that three-auger and four-auger units have two power cords on the cable tender. Fasten the cable tender rod to the cable tender angle using a U-bolt, 5/16”...
  • Page 28 Allow for some droop in the cord(s), as illustration purposes only. Do not operate the Stir-Rite system with the cover removed! Do shown in Figures 4 and 23. Insert the cord(s) into the junction box as shown, leaving at least not remove the cover while power is being sup- 12”...
  • Page 29 Figures 4 and 23. Insert the cord(s) into the junction box, as shown, leaving at least Stir-Rite system with the cover removed! Do 12” slack outside the box. The cord(s) may be not remove the cover while power is being sup- cut to allow about 7”...
  • Page 30 Allow for some droop in the cord(s) as illustration purposes only. Do not operate your Stir-Rite system with the cover removed! Do shown in Figures 4 and 23. Insert the cord(s) into the junction box, as shown, leaving at least not remove the cover while power is being sup- 12”...
  • Page 31 Allow for some droop in the cords, as illustration purposes only. Do not operate your Stir-Rite system with the cover removed! Do shown in Figures 4 and 23. Insert the cord(s) into the junction box leaving at least 12” slack not remove the cover while power is being sup- outside the box.

  • Page 32: Installing The Stir-Rite System

    Install a field-built winch stand, brake winch, workers (one at each winch) should slowly raise and cable assembly to the bin hatch. The winch the Stir-Rite to track level—while being careful to keep the Stir-Rite level. See Figure 28. Brake Winch 750 lb Minimum Field-Built Winch...

  • Page 33: Hanging The Stir-Rite Assembly

    30” level is held level on the beam, the other end will have 5/16” clearance. HANGING THE STIR-RITE ASSEMBLY After the Stir-Rite is in the proper position, in- sert the chain through the bracket hole and into WARNING the adjustment slot on each hanger bracket.

  • Page 34: Assembling The Down Augers

    ASSEMBLING THE Assemble the main auger (the one closest to the bin wall) first. Slide a flipper assembly onto DOWN AUGERS the end of the auger shaft. Install the flipper assembly 1” above the flighting, as shown in When the trolley is closest to the bin wall, mea- Figure 33.
  • Page 35 Refer to Figure 33: • Install the top bearing to the main trolley using 5/16” x 1¼” carriage bolts, lock washers, and nuts. Then attach the bottom bearing to the main trolley using 5/16” x 1¼” carriage bolts, lock washers, and nuts. Next, set the bottom bearing locking collar in the direction of the auger rotation and tighten the set screw.
  • Page 36 Refer to Figure 34: • Install all belt shields as follows. The rectangular shield fastens to the main trolley. The round- ended shields fasten to the auxiliary trolley(s). Use the 5/16” flanged nuts in the trolley(s) to attach shields. Main Shield Trolley Washer Nuts Warning! Do not...

  • Page 37: Installing The Disconnect Switch

    NOTE: The switch lever must be in view when least 42” from the bin wall to allow clearance you’re standing in the bin. from the Stir-Rite machine. If there is no hatch, install the bracket just inside the center hatch. Wiring must run from the disconnect box down- Rebend the bracket to allow the disconnect box ward through the pulling “L”...

  • Page 38: Prepare For Start-Up

    Refer to Figure 36: • NECO suggests using steel plate of at least 11 gauge (1/8”) thickness and 4” tall. • The bends in the steel plate should be about 45° each •...

  • Page 39: Stir-Rite Start-Up And Operation

    4. IMPORTANT: Never store grain above the moves along the track. If the machine is running properly, your Stir-Rite system is ready for full cross beam because damage to the bin is likely operation. to occur. 5. The Stir-Rite is designed to move dry corn...
  • Page 40 IMPORTANT: Use a 1/8” cotter pin only. Do not DAMAGE TO YOUR BIN. use a steel pin, bolt, key, or set screw as these items can cause major damage to the Stir-Rite A minimum of 1 square foot [0.1 square me- system.

  • Page 41: Tilt Switch - Overview & Adjustment

    Tilt the switch up for less lagging; tilt it down for more lagging. See Figure 41. The Stir-Rite uses a tilt switch to control the advancement of the stirring machine around the bin. When the machine is moving around the bin, an auger may encounter some tough areas of wet or dirty grain that cause the auger to lag.

  • Page 42: Restarting After 48 Hours Of Nonuse

    Stir-Rite track, to the bin wall, or to both if the beam is not properly supported.
  • Page 43 Power to the Stir-Rite system must be disconnected before performing this procedure. Blocking boards: 18” Minimum 2” x 6” Minimum Wrench Grasp with pipe wrench low to avoid nicks in the shaft within 18” of lower bearing. Figure 42. Restart After 48 Hours...

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Follow all safety procedures as outlined in the SAFETY section of this manual. Overview NECO takes pride in choosing quality vendors and products in association with the design and manufacture of our products: • OEM products have a service life related to operating conditions and usage.

  • Page 45: Appendix

    APPENDIX...
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  • Page 49: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 58 038122 Shim, Gear Motor 038322 Sprocket 4010 x 5/8” Bore 039001 Tilt Switch Counterweight Stir-Rite 039010 Tilt Switch Mounting Plate Stir-Rite (See note above) 039618 Mounting Bracket Tilt Switch Box 039907 Limit Switch MKV12F45 PIZZATO 039908 Switch Cover VFMKCV22 PIZZATO 039820 Junction Box 4”...
  • Page 59 Stir-Rite System—Rotating Contactor, 230 Volt, 1 Phase Reference Part Quantity Description Number Number Required 039145 Bushing, Rotating Contactor II 038927 Shaft, Aluminum 7/8” x 6” 038930 Spacer, 1-1/8” x 7/8” x 9/16” 003246 Set Screw ¼” x 3/16” 005292 Insulating Block...
  • Page 60 MANUFACTURED BY NECO A Division of GLOBAL Industries, Inc. 9364 North 45th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68152 TEL: 402-453-6912 FAX: 402-453-0471 Toll-free (within Nebraska): 1-800-367-6210 Toll-free (outside Nebraska): 1-800-367-6208 www.necousa.com...

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