Page 1 M36 - M48 BUCKET ELEVATORS Construction, Owner’s, and Operator’s Manual Effective Date Publication Number 2015-08-31 10230004 Rev 04 (English Version)
Page 2: Be Alert
Please reference manual part number 10230004 when requesting additional copies. Please Contact MFS/YORK/STORMOR or Your Dealer If You Have Any Questions Concerning This Manual Keep This Manual In A Safe Place Available For Future Reference. The safety and performance of this...
Page 3 Your safety and the safety of others associated with grain system equipment is of prime concern to us at MFS/YORK/STORMOR. This manual was written with the safety of the operator and/or others who come into contact with the equipment as our prime concern.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
General Safety Requirements ........12 Lockout ..................13 Warning Decals ................14 <2> Pit Drawings ............16 <3> Specifications ............18 M36 - M48 Dimensions ..............18 Model Specifications ..............20 Parts Identification ..............21 Inspection Section ..............22 Stacking Drawing ..............23 Ladder and Platform Arrangement ..........24 Explosion Vent Locations ............25 <4>...
Page 5 Belt and Buckets ...............83 Wire Rope Indicator ..............88 Torque Arm Position ..............89 Truss Kits, 6’ - 12’ Diameter Downspouts .......90 <6> Start-Up and Operation........95 <7> Maintenance ............96 Appendix ...............98 Troubleshooting ................98 Index ..................101 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 6: Warranty
The foregoing is the sole warranty made by the Company. No one is authorized to make other warranties on behalf of the Company. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 7 Notes: GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 8: 1> Safety
Failure to read this Manual and its Safety Instructions by all personnel is a misuse of the equipment. We want you as our partner in safety. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 9 You may obtain further relevant safety information for the safe operation, construction, and use of the Bucket Elevator and grain systems from OSHA, ANSI, and NIOSH: www.osha.gov 1-800-321-OSHA www.ansi.org www.cdc.gov/niosh 1-800-232-4636 (cdc info, NIOSH) GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 10: Grain Dust Explosions
Confined Area - An explosive action must take place within a confined area. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 11 Make certain all electrical within a leg, may possibly minimize damage to wiring, lights, and outlets meet local the leg and prevent a secondary explosion. codes. (DANGER! Do not “jog” a choked leg.) GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 12: General Safety Requirements
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE other safety procedures for the 4 safety rules! Following the safety rules given for the safe use of your equipment requires a commitment at all levels within your company. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 13: Lockout
Using your own lock, lockout all (other) energy sources which could provide any power to the Bucket Elevator. With your lock in place test the disconnect to make certain the power cannot be restored. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 14: Warning Decals
LOCK OUT POWER before removing guard. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT GUARDS in place. 1 on the drive side of the head hood, 1 on the drive guard GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 15 REMOVE OR ALTER THE PANEL OR FASTENERS IN ANY WAY. 90204034 FAILURE TO HEED WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 1 for each explosion panel on head and legs OR DEATH! 1 on both sides of each boot intake GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 16: Pit Drawings
[2,438 mm] [1,549 mm] 12’ [3,658 mm] 17’ 1” [5,207 mm] ° NOTE: These drawings are suggested pit layouts. They are for reference only and are not intended for construction. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 17 [3,658 mm] 2” [51 mm] 14’ [4,267 mm] 19’ 1” [5,817 mm] ° NOTE: These drawings are suggested pit layouts. They are for reference only and are not intended for construction. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 18: Specifications
<3> Specifications M36 - M48 Dimensions DENOTES 1/4” EXPANDED METAL URETHANE LINED AREAS EXPLOSION VENT Shaft Projection 1 1/2” X 3/16” ANGLE ON OUTSIDE CORNERS GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 19 [559 mm] [559 mm] [559 mm] [559 mm] 10” 12” 12” 12” 12” [254 mm] [305 mm] [305 mm] [305 mm] [305 mm] page 40 for bucket elevator boot dimensions. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 20: Model Specifications
12” x 8” / 4 - 7/16” / 11 ga / 14 ga PVC - static, oil M48-200 20,000 20” and fire resistant (SOF) 10” 3 - 7/16” 3/16” “lockformed” 450# M48-300 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 21: Parts Identification
Right Hand or Left Hand Drive SPACER ANGLE FLANGE BEARING ANGLES INSPECTION SECTION INSPECTION DOOR Left Hand Right Hand Drive Drive BOOT INLET PULLEY HOPPER HEAD DISCHARGE (top view) HOPPER BOOT GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 22: Inspection Section
(Can be placed in upper, middle, or lower position) DOOR HINGE CHANNEL SIDE COVER INSPECTION SECTION DOOR LOWER (Can be configured to CHANNEL open left or open right) SIDE COVER GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 23: Stacking Drawing
6’ - 9’ [1,829 mm x 2,743 mm] SECTION 10’ [3,048 mm] SECTION Arrange inspection section 10’ [3,048 mm] covers INSPECTION and doors SECTION where needed for this installation. BOOT GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 24: Ladder And Platform Arrangement
20’ [6,096 mm] maximum with no cage 30’ [9,144 mm] maximum with cage 4’ [1,219 mm] REST PLATFORM 20’ [6,096 mm] maximum with no cage 30’ [9,144 mm] maximum with cage GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 25: Explosion Vent Locations
8’ [2,438 mm] and 12’ [3,657 mm] above a) Leg Extending Through a Building EXPLOSION VENT in head 20’ [6,096 mm] maximum minimum 2’ [610 mm] GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 26 Specifications b) Without a Pit c) With a Pit EXPLOSION VENT EXPLOSION VENT in head in head GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 27: 4> Pre-Assembly
70,700 60,482 46,949 M48 - 200 [52,780] [48,000] [32,246] [36,246] [32,069] [27,434] [21,296] 141,302 126,917 97,042 97,042 85,801 73,860 58,217 M48 - 300 [64,094] [57,569] [44,018] [44,018] [38,919] [33,502] [26,407] GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 28: Guy Cables And Anchors
Install MUST BE APPROVED BY THE wire rope clips (cable clips) correctly. See MANUFACTURER OF THE STRUCTURE or instructions starting on page by a structural engineer. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 29 12,395 8,215 18,542 13,145 27,662 19,781 12,158 8,038 12,074 9,377 27,062 18,907 17,871 10,421 26,319 17,826 11,507 7,549 25,430 16,500 11,152 7,283 18,835 13,004 10,737 6,972 11,946 9,428 16,840 9,983 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 30 16,615 11,380 24,871 18,208 35,170 25,319 16,287 11,134 16,202 12,990 34,373 24,153 23,892 14,435 33,385 22,713 15,385 10,457 32,203 20,942 14,893 10,088 23,432 16,168 14,318 9,658 14,259 11,293 20,800 12,163 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 31 Pre-Assembly Cable Anchor Locations guy cables 20’ anchor distance from elevator guy cables turnbuckle TYPICAL ELEVATOR ANCHOR deadman footing GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 10230004 rev M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 32 These heights are from ground level to the connecting point on the guy wire bracket. No allowance in the length is made for sag, cable clamping, turnbuckles, or off level anchors. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 33: Spouting Accessories
15 13/16” [391 mm] 5 3/16” [132 mm] 16” [406 mm] Flange 16” [406 mm] Flange 5 7/8” [149 mm] 5 13/16” [148 mm] 18 1/8” [460 mm] 5 7/8” [149 mm] GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 34 7 1/8” [181 mm] 7 1/4” [184 mm] 22 1/8” [562 mm] 7 1/8” [181 mm] Contact the factory for dimensional information on spouting accessories 14” [356 mm] and larger. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 35 [2,464 mm] 45 1/2” 51” 59 1/2” 77 1/2” [1,156 mm] [1,295 mm] [1,511 mm] [1,969 mm] 51” 53” 61 1/2” 79 1/2” [1,295 mm] [1,346 mm] [1,562 mm] [2,019 mm] GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 36: Check Delivery
WARNING! DO NOT USE A BOOT OR LEG SECTION WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED. It may not be structurally safe. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 37: Hardware
Platform hardware connections! WARNING! WARNING! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL Use only minimum 3/8” diameter grade 5 ANY OTHER BOLT BE SUBSTITUTED bolts at leg section connections! FOR THOSE SUPPLIED BY MFS/YORK/STORMOR! GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 38: General Assembly Instructions
Install the belt and make a temporary splice. Fasten the buckets to the belt and make a permanent splice. Check for loose fasteners and check the operation of the elevator without material. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 39 Doing so will reduce the elevator capacity. Install the up-leg inlet by replacing the upper panel with the inlet hopper. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 40 Remove the hood front and back from the head assembly. Elevate the head enough to attach the discharge hopper to the front of the unit (example a). Use 3/8” hardware for this connection. HEAD FRONT DISCHARGE HOPPER GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 41: M36 Drive Assembly
Add Support Bracket and Angles Right Hand Drive Shown SUPPORT BRACKET SUPPORT GUSSETS MOUNTING ANGLE mounting hole locations for SUPPORT ANGLE “mounting holes used” 10034696 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 42 Assembly M36 Drive Assembly M36 Right Hand Drive Belt Guard M36 Left Hand Drive Belt Guard Bracket Mounting Locations Bracket Mounting Locations Motor Mounting Motor Mounting Application Holes Used Application Holes Used (Motor Size and (Numbered Number (Motor Size and...
Page 43 Install the Torque Arm Tubing b1) Install the Torque Arm Bracket MOTOR RH Drive RH Drive MOUNT TORQUE ARM MOTOR TUBING BRACKET MOUNT ELEVATOR BEARING ANGLE TORQUE ARM TUBING TORQUE ARM FOOT MOUNT GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 44 NOTE: The actual drive parts positions and the belt quantity vary depending on the particular drive assembly. After completing this step turn to page b) Complete the M36 Drive Guard Assembly Right Hand Drive NOTE: This illustration is not drawn to proper proportions.
Page 45: M48-100 Drive Assembly
Add Support Bracket and Angles Right Hand Drive Shown SUPPORT BRACKET SUPPORT GUSSETS MOUNTING ANGLE mounting hole locations for SUPPORT ANGLE “mounting holes used” 10034696 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 46 365T (75 HP) TXT925B 5, 7 4 7/16” shaft 4 7/16” shaft b) Belt Guard Bracket to Mounting Angle Right Hand Drive HOOD BACK MOUNTING ANGLE BELT GUARD BRACKET GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 47 Install the Torque Arm Tubing Right Hand Drive Right Hand Drive MOTOR MOUNT MOTOR TUBING MOUNT ELEVATOR BEARING ANGLE TORQUE ARM TORQUE ARM TUBING TORQUE ARM FOOT MOUNT BRACKET GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 48 Right Hand Drive REDUCER NOTE: This illustration is not drawn to correct proportions. REDUCER SHEAVE BELT GUARD (Open Position) 10022814 BELTS MOTOR MOUNTING BELT GUARD SHEAVE WASHER PLATE MOUNTING STRAP 10035243 10034697 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 49: M48-120/150 Drive Assembly
Install the Support Brackets and Angles Right Hand Drive SUPPORT BRACKET B 10035278 SUPPORT BRACKET A 10035277 GUSSETS SUPPORT ANGLE Mounting Hole 10034696 Locations for “Mounting Holes Used” SUPPORT MOUNTING ANGLE 10034697 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 50 TXT1024T 4, 6 TXT1024B 4, 6 5 7/16” shaft 5 7/16” shaft 445T (125 HP) 445T (125 HP) TXT1225T 5, 7 TXT1225B 5, 7 5 7/16” shaft 5 7/16” shaft GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 51 Install Motor to Motor Mount b2) Install Motor to Motor Mount Tubing Right Hand Drive Right Hand Drive MOTOR MOTOR MOUNT ELEVATOR ELEVATOR BEARING BEARING ANGLE ANGLE MOTOR MOUNT MOTOR TUBING GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 52 FOOT MOUNT TUBING BRACKET NOTE: The location where the torque arm foot mount attaches to the torque arm bracket or torque arm tubing may vary depending on the reducer size. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 53 Right Hand Drive REDUCER NOTE: This illustration is not drawn to correct MOUNTING proportions. WASHER PLATE 10035243 REDUCER SHEAVE BELT GUARD BELTS MOTOR (open position) BELT GUARD SHEAVE 10022814 MOUNTING STRAP 10034697 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 54: M48-200 Drive Assembly
NOTE: Make certain to use the correct gusset “mounting holes” for this installation. The hole locations are given in the tables on the next page and are numbered on the gusset from the top. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 55 445T (150 HP) TXT1225T 1, 2 * and 4 7/16” shaft 4 7/16” shaft a) Belt Guard Bracket to Mounting Angle Right Hand Drive HOOD BACK MOUNTING ANGLE BELT GUARD BRACKET GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 56 Install Motor to Tubing Right Hand Drive Right Hand Drive MOTOR Toward Head MOTOR MOUNT TUBING MOTOR ELEVATOR BEARING ANGLE MOTOR MOUNT ELEVATOR TORQUE ARM TUBING TUBING BEARING ANGLE GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 57 ANGLE TORQUE ARM TUBING NOTE: The location where the torque arm foot mount attaches to the torque arm bracket or torque arm tubing may vary depending on the reducer size. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 58 Right Hand Drive REDUCER NOTE: This illustration is not drawn to correct MOUNTING proportions. WASHER PLATE 10035243 REDUCER SHEAVE BELT GUARD BELTS MOTOR (open position) BELT GUARD SHEAVE 10022832 MOUNTING STRAP 10034697 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 59: Work Platform
Tip the Head Assembly with the Motor End Up Right Hand Drive MOTOR MOUNT MAIN BEARING ANGLE 10’ [3,048 mm] LEG SECTIONS HEAD ASSEMBLY Use a temporary spacer to keep the legs parrallel. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 60 TUBING ANGLE install the main support channels (example VERTICAL SUPPORT CHANNEL, 48 1/4” [1,226 mm] [On M36 Models only, also install the platform 10033291 support bracket to the down leg in the position MAIN SUPPORT shown in example c. The correct position of the...
Page 61 Reverse components for a left hand unit. M36 16” x 14” Right Hand Drive 16” x 14” work platform Assemble the walk surface on a flat surface (examples a).
Page 62 M48 30” x 14” Work Platform Dimensions 14” [356 mm] M48 30” x 14” Right Hand Drive KICKER 157 1/2” 28 1/4” BRACE [4,001 mm] [718 mm] 93 1/8” [2,365 mm] 30” [762 mm] LEG LOCATIONS GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 63 WORK PLATFORM LONG TOE BOARD WORK PLATFORM TOE BOARD Right Hand Drive M36 16” X 14” - 10034796 M36 16” x 14” - 10034797 M48 - 10034846 M48 - pre-installed WORK SIDE SECTION WITHOUT DOOR M36 16”...
Page 64 [356 mm] BRACE 30” 10034948 [762 mm] PLATFORM BRACKET BRACE 10034091 16” [406 mm] NOTE: Bolt and weld all platform kicker braces on all platforms to the leg and platform. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 65 This upright exists RAIL M36RH 16” x 14” - 10033294 only on the 92 1/2” [2,350 mm] M36LH 16” x 14” - 10034984 M48 30” x 14” 10033332 M48 - 10033339 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 66: Distributor Platform
MAIN SUPPORT discretion CHANNEL KICKER BRACE CLAMP GUY WIRE BRACKET HEAD ASSEMBLY BLOCKS NOTE: Bolt and weld all platform kicker braces on all platforms to the leg and platform. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 67 M48 30” X 14” - 10034954 MAIN DISTRIBUTOR DISTRIBUTOR PLATFORM SUPPORT CHANNEL SIDE SECTION M36 - 10022666 M36RH - 10022662 M48 - 10022679 M36LH - 10022669 M48RH - 10022676 M48LH - 10022677 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 68 Assembly a) M36 Distributor Platform Dimensions NOTE: The configuration shown is for a right hand drive setup. Reverse components for a left hand unit. Right Hand Drive 43” [1,092 mm] NOTE: Make certain to build the platform as shown on the previous page.
Page 69 Reverse [3,521 mm] the components for a left hand unit. NOTE: Bolt and weld all platform kicker braces on all platforms to the leg and platform. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 70 M48 (89 1/2” [2,273 mm]) - 10033366 LONG RAIL SHORT INNER RAIL M36 (120 1/2” [3,061 mm]) - 10033147 M36 30” x 14” (70” [1,778 mm]) - 10034956 M48 (140 1/8” [3,559 mm]) - 10034860 all others (56” [1,422 mm]) - 10033299 SHORT END RAIL LONG END RAIL all 37 7/8”...
Page 71: Ladders
LADDER CLIP AND BOLT, 088029 PREASSEMBLED 5/16” BIN BOLT, HEX NUT & WASHER d) Top View, Ladder Clip and Bolt LADDER SECTION LADDER CLIP AND BOLT, ASSEMBLED NOTE how the clip flattens out. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 72 (7’ feet [2,135 mm]) nor more than eight (8’ feet [2,438 mm]) above the base of the ladder.” previous page Securely tighten all bolts! LADDER CAGE LADDER UPRIGHT SECTION LADDER CAGE D-RING GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 73 (small) - 10035560 b) Ladder Clip and Bolt and Bracket Side Plate Installation LADDER CLIP AND BOLT 088028 FLANGE BRACKET SIDE PLATE 10035561 3/8” x 1” BIN BOLT AND FLANGE NUT GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 74 3/8” LOCK WASHER 90010021 3/8” x 1 1/2” HEX BOLT LADDER BRACKET 018981 SIDE PIECE 10033271 LADDER BRACKET OUTSIDE LADDER 3/8” HEX NUT BRACKET 90005021 OUTSIDE LADDER CLIP 080022 ASSEMBLY LADDER RUNG GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 75 LEG CASING BRACKET FLANGE BRACKET FLANGE BRACKET FLANGE BRACKET LEG CASING BRACKET FLANGE BRACKET LEG CASING 4’ [1,219 mm] BRACKET LADDER EXTENSION LEG CASING BRACKET PLATFORM ASSEMBLY FLANGE BRACKET FLANGE BRACKET GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 76 FLARED D-RING WARNING! 10’ [3048 mm] Inspect ladders before climbing. Never FLARED CAGE use a damaged, bent, or broken ladder. Never climb a ladder that is wet, icy, greasy, or slippery. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 77: Rest Platform
M48 20”x14” - 10033341 M48 30”x14” - 10034954 REST PLATFORM WALK ASSEMBLY M36 - 10022670 M48 - 10022680 REST PLATFORM SUPPORT CHANNEL M36 - 10022670 M48 - 10022680 REST PLATFORM CHANNEL BRACKET 10033340 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 78 Assembly b1) M36 Rest Platform Dimensions REST PLATFORM SUPPORT CHANNEL 48” [1,219 mm] LEGS 78 1/2” [1,994 mm] b2) M48 Rest Platform Dimensions REST PLATFORM SUPPORT CHANNEL 60” [1,524 mm] 92 1/2” [2,350 mm] GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 79 SHORT PLATFORM RAIL 10034826 LONG PLATFORM RAIL M36 (75 1/2”) 10034826 M48 (89 1/2”) 10033366 PLATFORM UPRIGHT POST (41 3/4”) 10033147 REST PLATFORM KNEE RAIL M36 (80”) 10033314 M48 (94”) 10033352 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 80: Stackable Leg Sections
3/8” nut WIRE CABLE CLAMP 3/8” BOLT AND NUT - typical for all holes FLANGE SPACER ANGLE (one placed on each side as shown) GUY WIRE BRACKET LEG FLANGE LEG SECTIONS GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 81 [227 kg] [227 kg] *Based on 200’ [60,960 mm] Discharge Height IMPORTANT NOTE: Welding the guy wire bracket to the leg section will make the connection more secure at this location. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 82: Setting And Guying
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Page 83: Belt And Buckets
IMPORTANT NOTE: Allow the belt to hang over b) Plastic Bucket Installation the head pulley for 24 hours. This will remove much of the belt slack. FLAT HEAD BOLT FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 84 IMPORTANT NOTE: The final belt splice must 5’ [1,524 mm] be made square with the belt to insure a straight minimum running belt! belt GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 85 4) Punch (or drill) out 1/2” [13 mm] diameter splice clamp holes marked on the bolt center-line (1f). 1c) Square Ends 1d) Draw Center Line 1b) Belt Splice Clamp Set 1e) Clamp as Template 1f) Punch Holes GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 86 8) Your Dura-Splice is complete! You have just installed a super-strong elevator splice that 1i) Assemble the Splice Clamp Set will offer many years of service with minimum maintenance. 1j) Completed Splice Clamp Set GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 87 FRONT BELT SPLICE CUP BOLT and WING NUT 1/8” [3 mm] UHMW discharge baffle (on top) discharge baffle back-up plate (just below discharge baffle) (resting on the body) DISCHARGE HOPPER GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 88: Wire Rope Indicator
9) Place the adhesive-backed numbers on the number disc as the spouts move from opening to opening. Place the numbers so when vertical, each indicates the spout in position for feeding. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 89: Torque Arm Position
Assembly Torque Arm Position a) Torque Arm Mounting Bracket Positions REDUCER REDUCER TORQUE ARM TORQUE ARM MOUNTING MOUNTING BRACKET BRACKET GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 90: Truss Kits, 6' - 12' Diameter Downspouts
10-1/2 feet. 48” spider will be 8 feet and 24” spider will be 5 feet. [4,572 mm] [6,096 mm] [6,096 mm] [4,572 mm] [3,048 mm] [3,048 mm] [1,524 mm] [1,524 mm] field weld all end example d clamps to spout GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 91 / brace angle 8” spout / arm u - bolt [203 mm] [203 mm] 6” spout / brace angle 6” spout / arm [152 mm] [152 mm] TYPICAL SPIDER ARM ASSEMBLY GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 92 (900-31030) platform, ground, etc. so turnbuckle can be adjusted.) (900-31023) downspout 1/2 pipe clamp 3/8” x 1 1/4” bolt (900-00032) welded assembly and nut (900-05021) GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 93 Failure to make wire rope terminations in accordance with the instructions or failure to regularly check and retighten to recommended torque will cause a reduction in the wire rope efficiency rating noted on this page! GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 94 Wrong Way! clips staggered clip facing clip facing wrong way! wrong way! Wrong Way! clips reversed GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 95: 6> Start-Up And Operation
These will need to be Diameter Size Link Belt completed before placing the leg into service. 5/16” 5/32” 140 ft-lbs 125 ft-lbs 3/8” 3/16” 220 ft-lbs 225 ft-lbs GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 96: 7> Maintenance
Do not grease a cold bearing. 4) Be certain to maintain the reducer as specified by the manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for periodic oil level inspection and oil changes. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 97 13.7 lb 20.1 lb 19.8 lb 22.8 lb 18.0 lb 22.4 lb 3VX belt is 3/8” x 5/16” 5VX belt is 5/8” x 17/32” 8V belt is 1” x 7/8” GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 98: Appendix
/ needs replacement boot pulley out of adjustment move take up rods to center the pulley GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 99 / adjust speed incorrect baffle adjustment / adjust it; see page improper cup design / call MFS/YORK/STORMOR inlet opening too small increase opening incorrect belt speed wrong drive sheaves / obtain correct sheaves...
Page 100 / refill wrong grade or weight of lubricant see manufacturers instructions and replace reducer overloaded wrong size reducer / obtain proper size reducer failing worn gears or failed bearings GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 101: Index
97 boot footing and pit 27 drive guard assembly 44, 48, 53, 58 boot footing loads 27 dura-splice belt splice 85 boot pulley 21 bucket 21 builder 3 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 102 10 lubrication 96 grates 12, 13 guard fences 28 guards 12, 13, 41 M36 distributor platform dimensions 68 guy cables 21, 29, 82, 96 M36 drive assembly 41 guy cables and anchors 28 M36 platform support bracket 59...
Page 103 21 safety 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 27 safety questions or concerns 12 valving 66 secondary safety devices 12 set screw table 95 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 104 88 wire rope termination 93, 94 work area safety statement 8 work platform 59 work platform brace bracket 64 work platform railing 65 work platform walk surface 63 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
Page 105 Text changes were made. Pages 4 - 5. The table of contents was regenerated. Pages 41, 45, 49, and 54. Drawing changes were made. Pages 101 - 104. The index was regenerated. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2015-08-31 10230004 M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator...
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