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STIR-RITE III
Grain Stirring Machine
Owner's & Operator's Manual
Effective Date:
Publication Number:
June 5, 2104
039463
Rev:
C

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  • Page 1 STIR-RITE III Grain Stirring Machine Owner’s & Operator’s Manual Effective Date: Publication Number: June 5, 2104 039463 Rev:...
  • Page 2 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: Limited 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ***** LIMITED WARRANTY ***** ..........3 1. SAFETY ...............6 2. WARNING LABELS .............8 3. EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW .........12 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ............12 ASSEMBLED LAYOUT WITHIN BIN .........13 STANDARD COMPONENT ID ............14 STALL TIMER (OPTIONAL) ............15 4. ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION .........16 PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS ...........16 GATHER TOOLS, IDENTIFY COMPONENTS, ETC.
  • Page 5 OVERVIEW .................45 LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS ..........45 7. APPENDIX ..............46 RESTARTING - STUCK AUGERS ..........46 REPLACEMENT PARTS ............48 STIR-RITE III - OVERALL ASSEMBLY ........48 MOTOR SPACER ASSEMBLY ..........50 STIRRING AUGER ..............50 PIPE WELDMENT RETURN STIFFENER .......51 BEAM WELDMENT ..............51 DRIVE CLUSTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (#039487) ......52 DRIVE CLUSTER WITH MOTOR (#039547) ......53...

  • Page 6: Safety

    1. SAFETY OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS • Anyone who has not read or does not completely understand all operating and safety instructions contained within this READ manual is not qualified to operate the equipment. UNDERSTAND • Only competent and experienced persons should operate farm equipment. Anyone WORK AREA SAFETY operating or working around power equip- ment must understand and meet all legal...
  • Page 7 BIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSPECTION • Never enter a bin without being monitored • SHUT OFF, LOCK OUT, & TAG OUT all by another person. power sources to the equipment prior to any inspection, adjustment, service, or • Do not enter the grain bin unless all maintenance.

  • Page 8: Warning Labels

    2. WARNING LABELS Warning Label Overview • Occupational safety is one of NECO’s primary concerns. Warning labels that conform to industry standards are provided to identify potential safety hazards that could cause harm and to INCREASE YOUR AWARENESS OF THE HAZARD.
  • Page 9 DANGER ROTATING AUGERS NEVER ENTER THIS BIN UNTIL THE ELECTRICAL POWER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND LOCKED OUT NEVER ENTER THIS BIN UNLESS MONITORED BY ANOTHER PERSON. FAILURE TO HEED WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! 1002306 ATTENTION Label ID - A. Danger—Rotating Augers If this machine is started after sitting idle it may be necessary to turn each auger with a pipe wrench (clockwise) to free it.
  • Page 10 Apply Bin Warning Labels Refer to Table 2 & Figure 2A: • 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 11 Apply Equipment Warning Labels Refer to Table 2 & Figure 2B: • Warning Labels D, E, F, G, & H are applied at the factory. • Check that all labels are present and legible each season - contact your local dealer for FREE replacements if any are missing or damaged.

  • Page 12: Equipment Overview

    Anti-Backup Sprocket Function - keeps the unit traveling in the intended direction. • OPTIONAL Stall Timer System - designed to protect your grain by shutting off the Stir-Rite III movement if the unit is not advancing around the bin normally. NOTES Because the Stir-Rite auger runs close to the bin wall, no inside wall ladder can be used.

  • Page 13: Assembled Layout Within Bin

    ASSEMBLED LAYOUT WITHIN BIN FIGURE 3A - ASSEMBLED LAYOUT WITHIN BIN...

  • Page 14: Standard Component Id

    STANDARD COMPONENT ID TROLLEY SYSTEM TWO, THREE, OR FOUR DOWN AUGERS BELT MAIN DISCONNECT SHIELD MOUNT PLATE DOWN HANGER TRACK DRIVE AUGER CHANNEL SYSTEM CLUSTER ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ROTATING SAFETY CONTACTOR TAB (2X) TILT SWITCH TROLLEY TROLLEY RETURN DRIVE CARRIAGE CABLE PIVOT SUPPORT BRACKET...

  • Page 15: Stall Timer (Optional)

    STALL TIMER (OPTIONAL) • The Stall Timer is designed to protect your grain by shutting off the Stir-Rite III if the unit is not advancing around the bin normally. • A micro-switch actuator is mounted to the upper pivot arm frame - on the underside where the rotating contactor housing attaches.

  • Page 16: Assembly & Installation

    GATHER TOOLS, IDENTIFY COMPONENTS, ETC. Before bin assembly, do the following: • Gather, identify, and sort the Stir-Rite III parts in the center of the concrete pad for ease of accessibility. • Locate a pair of sawhorses or similar supports to assemble the beam section on.
  • Page 17 DETERMINE SPREADER CLEARANCE Step 1. Obtain a measurment from the top of Step 2. Take the actual spreader clearance peak ring to the BOTTOM MOST POSSIBLE value and add 3 to 4 inches of safety clearance EXTENSION OF THE SPREADER DESIGN. and then add the 49 inch reference value.

  • Page 18: Track Installation

    TRACK INSTALLATION 18.75” (476mm) Refer to Figure 1 & Figure 2: 18.75” (476mm) • The Stir-Rite III tracks are pre-punched with hole spacings of 12 1/2” (317 mm) and 18 3/4” (476 mm). • Before installing the tracks, measure and mark each track at the appropriate hole spacings required for your particular application.
  • Page 19 4. Hold the track level so the next hole can be properly 7. Continue installing the tracks, brackets and splice punched or drilled. Install another bracket and plates around the entire bin following these same secure using a 3” grade 5 carriage bolt, sealing procedures.

  • Page 20: Beam Assembly

    BEAM ASSEMBLY Figure 7 - Secure Beam / Attach Trolley Return Carriage SECURE THE MAIN BEAM INSTALL TROLLEY RETURN CARRIAGE The Trolley Return Carriage mount plate uses a four-hole Before assembling the trolley return carriage to the mounting pattern. There are three possible mounting beam, securely fasten the beam to saw horses, positions along the beam - dependant upon how many benches, or any other stable device.

  • Page 21: Install Drive Cluster

    INSTALL DRIVE CLUSTER INSTALL TROLLEY ASSEMBLY 1. Mount the Drive Cluster Assembly to the end of the 1. To allow the trolley assembly to be slid onto the beam as shown in Figure 8. Secure the drive cluster beam, remove the clamp(s) at the end opposite to the beam using four (4) 1/2-13 x 1 1/2”...

  • Page 22: Install Pivot Bracket Weldment

    Mount Pivot Bracket Weldment to Beam INSTALL PIVOT BRACKET WELDMENT Locator Key Note: The pivot bracket and the beam have a locator key welded onto each of them. These locator keys ensure the pivot bracket is at the correct orientation when installed.

  • Page 23: Install Support Tube Assembly

    INSTALL SUPPORT TUBE ASSEMBLY 1. Slide the short support tube into the larger support 2. Attach the end of the larger support tube to the tube. See Figure 16A & Figure 16B. contactor support bracket using two, 3/8-16 x 1” bolts, lock washers and nuts Position the tongue-end of the short tube between the two pulleys on the return carriage as shown.

  • Page 24: Install Cord Support Assembly

    INSTALL CORD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1. Attach the Cord Support Ring Bracket to the bottom 2. Refer to Figure 19 and determine the length of of the trolley mount plate using two (2) 3/8-16 x 1 travel the first trolley motor (motor closest to the 1/4”...

  • Page 25: Electrical Routing & Hookup

    NOTE: Based on the supply voltage or if the system includes an optional Stall Timer: • 230V: NECO #039239 (6” X 6” X 4”) For system with NO Stall Timer. • 460V: NECO #002192 (8” X 10” X 6”) For system with NO Stall Timer.

  • Page 26: Amperage Requirements

    All materials and work should conform to local, state, and national electrical codes. NECO strongly suggests contacting your local electrician. • The bin must be grounded properly.
  • Page 27 NOTE: Schematic choices are based on input voltage and if the equipment has the optional Stall Timer (See EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW section for this optional equipment description). Choose the correct schematic for your application and install electrical cords per the following: •...

  • Page 28: Schematic - 230V / 1Ph With No Stall Timer

    SCHEMATIC - 230V / 1PH WITH NO STALL TIMER CORD FROM CONTACTOR HOUSING NOTE: CAP INCOMING RED WIRE CORD FROM CORD FROM CORD FROM AUGER MOTORS GEARMOTOR TILT SWITCH...

  • Page 29: Schematic - 230V / 3Ph With No Stall Timer

    SCHEMATIC - 230V / 3PH WITH NO STALL TIMER CORD FROM CONTACTOR HOUSING CORD FROM CORD FROM CORD FROM AUGER MOTORS GEARMOTOR TILT SWITCH...

  • Page 30: Schematic - 460V / 3Ph With No Stall Timer

    SCHEMATIC - 460V / 3PH WITH NO STALL TIMER...

  • Page 31: Schematic - Tilt Switch

    SCHEMATIC - TILT SWITCH NOTE SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY. THIS SWITCH IS PRE-WIRED FROM THE FACTORY. THE FOLLOWING TWO SCHEMATICS ARE FOR WIRING THE OPTIONAL STALL TIMER...

  • Page 32: Schematic - 230V / 1Ph & 3Ph With Stall Timer

    SCHEMATIC - 230V / 1PH & 3PH WITH STALL TIMER NOTE: Set the stall timer to 45 minutes.

  • Page 33: Schematic - 460V / 3Ph With Stall Timer

    SCHEMATIC - 460V / 3PH WITH STALL TIMER NOTE: Set the stall timer to 45 minutes.

  • Page 34: Install Drive Cable

    INSTALL DRIVE CABLE NOTE: The pulley with bushing and drive paddle are installed below the Rotating Contactor to the Pivot Arm Assembly at the factory. Verify smooth rotation. 4. Remove the bolt from the top of the trolley plate. 1. Locate the Cable Keeper Bolt and Cable from the Position the Cable Yoke through the channel opening kit.

  • Page 35: Hanger Channel Assembly

    HANGER CHANNEL ASSEMBLY RAISE TO FINAL POSITION 1. The Hanger Channel, Bracket and Chains may 1. Place the hanger brackets over the lip of the top already have been preassembled, if not, install the bin hatch (the brackets should be approximately Channel Bracket onto the Hanger Channel as shown at a 90 degree angle to the man hatch opening, in Figure 40.
  • Page 36 Clamping Device Hanger Chain Wrap Cable Around Hanger Channel Twice Hanger Channel Wrap Cable Around Beam Twice After Cable is Taut, Remove the Clamps from the Sawhorses and Continue Raising the Stir-Rite III Figure 43 - Raising the Stir-Rite III...
  • Page 37 The safety plates will mount below each roller and 8. After the Stir-Rite III is in the proper position, insert will be installed on top of the bracket lip as shown a chain through the hole in each of the hanger in Fig.

  • Page 38: Install Auger Assemblies

    INSTALL AUGER ASSEMBLIES 3. Slide a 1” locking collar and a 1” flange bearing upside down onto the end of the auger shaft. Then 1. Position the trolley to the drive cluster end of the slide another flange bearing and locking collar right beam - because of beam rise toward center.
  • Page 39 Generally a working platform is recommended for work performed on the Stir-Rite III when in its raised Upper Flange Bearing position. Mounted to Trolley Although the use of ladders is probably the most used method for installation of the Stir-Rite III, safety must always come first.

  • Page 40: Install Main Disconnect Switch

    3. Install the electrical cord from the switch box to the Safety Shut-Off junction box on top of the Stir-Rite III. Route the cord Chain Stir-Rite III up along the bin roof and down to the junction box,...
  • Page 41 Attach the Main Disconnect Switch Chain to the Roof Inside the Man-Hatch Opening. Electrical Power-In Cord Make Sure there is Clearance for Stir-Rite III Movement. Shown as Reference Only Figure 51 - Install Electrical Main Disconnect WARNING WARNING • •...

  • Page 42: Startup & Operation

    30 to 36 inches deep. 1. The Stir-Rite III is designed to move dry corn from the bottom of the bin and bring it to the top. Use a grain probe to check 7.

  • Page 43: Tilt Switch Function

    TILT SWITCH FUNCTION • Tilt the switch up for less lagging The Stir-Rite III uses a tilt switch to control the amount of auger lag angle as the equipment is • Tilt it down for more lagging (See Warning): moving around the bin.

  • Page 44: Anti-Backup Sprocket Function

    ANTI-BACKUP SPROCKET FUNCTION STALL TIMER (OPTIONAL) ADJUSTMENT The Stir-Rite III has a rachet type anti-backup NOTE: Verify proper adjustment and operation at sprocket attached to one of the drive motor chain installation & initial equipment startup. gears. As the machine advances around the bin,...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Follow all safety procedures as outlined in the SAFETY section of this manual when performing equipment maintenance. 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 46: Appendix

    7. APPENDIX RESTARTING - STUCK AUGERS WARNING NEVER TURN STIRRING AUGERS BACKWARDS (Backwards means counter- clockwise as viewed from above). Turning the stirring augers backwards will cause the beam to rise and the drive wheel(s) to leave the track. This could even cause the equipment to FALL, possibly causing severe injury or death.
  • Page 47 7. Verify that the auger(s) are free of packed grain and operate correctly. • If not, repeat steps 3 - 7 until all augers operate correctly, then proceed to step 8. 8. Turn OFF the main disconnect switch and LOCK OUT the switch in the OFF position. 9.

  • Page 48: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS STIR-RITE III - OVERALL ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 49 AS REQ’D TRACK BRACKETS SEE TABLE 8D BEAM 039567 DISCONNECT BOX MOUNTING PLATE 039547 DRIVE CLUSTER WITH MOTOR 039642 SAFETY TAB STIR-RITE III 039353 PULLEY DRIVE PIN 1/2” 039418 CABLE PULLEY MOUNT PLATE SEE TABLE 8E PIPE WELDMENT RETURN STIFFENER 039638...

  • Page 50: Motor Spacer Assembly

    STIRRING AUGER TABLE 8B - STIRRING AUGER PART DESCRIPTION REQ’D 1605LIN AS REQ’D 16’0” Stirring Auger 1765LIN AS REQ’D 17’6” Stirring Auger 2005LIN AS REQ’D 20’0” Stirring Auger 2105LIN AS REQ’D 21’0” Stirring Auger 2205LIN AS REQ’D 22’0” Stirring Auger 2305LIN AS REQ’D 23’0”...

  • Page 51: Pipe Weldment Return Stiffener

    BEAM WELDMENT TABLE 8D - BEAM WELDMENT PART DESCRIPTION DIAMETER REQ’D 21’ 039466 BEAM WELDMENT 11’6” 24’ 039433 BEAM WELDMENT 13’0” 27’ 039434 BEAM WELDMENT 14’6” 30’ 039435 BEAM WELDMENT 16’0” 33’ 039436 BEAM WELDMENT 17’6” 36’ 039437 BEAM WELDMENT 19’0” 40’...

  • Page 52: Drive Cluster Sub-Assembly (#039487)

    CAP SCREW 1/2” X 1 1/4” GRADE 5 003150 NUT 1/2” 003172 LOCK NUT 1/2” 003180 LOCK WASHER 1/2” 039778 SPACER GEAR MOTOR MOUNT STIR-RITE III DRIVE 003211 COTTER PIN 3/16” X 2 1/2” 035596 MACHINE BUSHING 1.25” 036192 BEARING 1.25 CYLINDRICAL WITH LOCKING COLLAR 039399...

  • Page 53: Drive Cluster With Motor (#039547)

    DRIVE CLUSTER WITH MOTOR (#039547) ITEMS 12 & 18 NOT SHOWN DRIVE CLUSTER WITH MOTOR PART DESCRIPTION REQ’D 002274 SPROCKET 40B9 WITH 1/2” BORE 003045 CP SCR 5/16-18 X 3/4 GR2 ZN 003046 CP SCR 5/16-18 X 1 GR2 ZN 003076 CP SCR 1/2 X 2-1/2 GRD5 HEX ZN 003147...

  • Page 54: Trolley Assembly

    TROLLEY ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 55: Trolley Bearing / Motor Bag Of Hardware

    TROLLEY ASSEMBLY PART TROLLEYS TROLLEYS TROLLEYS DESCRIPTION QTY REQ’D QTY REQ’D QTY REQ’D 003057 CAP SCREW 3/8 X 1 HEX ZN 003148 NUT 3/8 HEX ZN 003150 NUT 1/2-13 HEX ZN 003163 NUT WHIZLOCK 5/16-18 HEX PLT 003178 LOCKWASHER 3/8 MED SPLIT Z 003180 LOCKWASHER 1/2 MED SPLIT Z 003192...

  • Page 56: Tilt Switch (#039857)

    TILT SWITCH (#039857) LIMIT SWITCH WAS REVISED JUNE 2013: EARLIER MODELS USED PANASONIC LIMIT SWITCH (ITEM #9). THIS SWITCH BECAME OBSOLETE FROM MANUFACTURER. UNITS MADE AFTER 06-15-2013 USE THE PIZZATO LIMIT SWITCH. THE MOUNTING BRACKET CHANGED TO FIT THE NEW SWITCH MOUNTING PATTERN. NOTE: IF YOU ARE REPLACING THE OLDER STYLE PANASONIC LIMIT SWITCH, BOTH ITEM #8 (BRACKET) AND ITEM #9 (SWITCH) MUST BE ORDERED.
  • Page 57 TILT SWITCH (#039857) PART DESCRIPTION REQ’D 003050 CAP SCREW 5/16”-18 X 1 3/4” GRADE 5 003143 NUT #8-32 HEX ZN PLT 003163 NUT WHIZLOCK 5/16” - 18 HEX 004044 CABLE TIE TYTON T30R-C 6” (NOT SHOWN) 039908 SWITCH COVER VFMKCV22 PIZZATO 003160 NUT WHIZLOCK 1/4”...

  • Page 58: Common Parts Bag Of Hardware

    COMMON PARTS BAG OF HARDWARE PART DESCRIPTION REQ’D 002079 CABLE CLAMP MALLEABLE 1/4” 003057 CP SCREW 3/8 X 1 HEX ZN 003064 CP SCREW 3/8 X 2-1/4 HEX ZN 003065 CP SCREW 3/8 X 2-1/2 HEX ZN 003074 CP SCREW 1/2 X 1-1/2 HEX ZN 003075 CP SCREW 1/2 X 2 HEX ZN 003110...

  • Page 59: Stall Timer (Optional)

    STALL TIMER (OPTIONAL) STALL TIMER (OPTIONAL) PART DESCRIPTION REQ’D 002192 JUCTION BOX 3R 8 X 10 X 6 003142 NUT #6-32 HX ZN PL 003262 SCREW MACH 6-32 X 1 SLOT RH Z 003269 METAL SCREW 8-32 X 5/8 SLT HWH F 003478 NUT 1/2”...
  • 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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