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Batco 1800 Series Operator's Manual

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Portable Grain Belt Conveyor
PitStop with Hopper
Operator's Manual
This manual applies to:
1800 Series
2400 Series
Gas, Electric, and Hydraulic Drives
Original Instructions
Read this manual before using product. Failure to
follow instructions and safety precautions can
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. Keep manual for future reference.
Part Number: P1512143 R0
Revised: June 2017

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  • Page 1 Portable Grain Belt Conveyor PitStop with Hopper Operator’s Manual This manual applies to: 1800 Series 2400 Series Gas, Electric, and Hydraulic Drives Original Instructions Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: P1512143 R0 follow instructions and safety precautions can...
  • Page 2 We strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained in the correct operational and safety procedures required for this product. This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering standards, other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator. Use the sign-off sheet below to record initial and periodic reviews of this manual with all such personnel.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................5 1.1. Serial Number Location......................5 1.2. Intended Use ..........................5 1.2.1 Misuse ........................6 2. Safety............................... 7 2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................7 2.2. General Safety .......................... 7 2.3.
  • Page 4 7.17. Tension the Drive Belts ......................39 7.18. Align the Drive Belts......................39 7.19. Replace the Drive Belts ......................40 7.20. Repack the Wheel Bearings with Grease................40 8. Troubleshooting............................ 41 9. Specifications ............................43 10. Batco Limited Warranty ........................45 P1512143 R0...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Batco Portable Grain Belt Conveyor. This equipment will allow safe and efficient operation when you read and follow all of the instructions contained in this manual. With proper care, your conveyor will provide you with many years of trouble-free operation.

  • Page 6: Misuse

    1. INTRODUCTION PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER The conveyor should be operated, maintained, serviced, and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures. Accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized regulations on safety and occupational medicine must be observed at all times.

  • Page 7: Safety

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 2. SAFETY 2. Safety 2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that follows, and inform others.

  • Page 8: Moving Conveyor Belt Safety

    2. SAFETY PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 2.3. Moving Conveyor Belt Safety • DO NOT step on or touch moving conveyor belt. • Shut off and lock out power to adjust, service, or clean. 2.4. Rotating Parts Safety •...

  • Page 9: Guards Safety

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 2. SAFETY Figure 1. Pitstop Work Area WHEEL CHOCKS WHEEL CHOCKS BE ALERT HAZARD AREA KEEP OUT BE ALERT CONVEYOR INTAKE Walking Surface. Is it slippery? AREA HAZARD Are there things to trip you? KEEP OUT 2.6.

  • Page 10: Towing The Conveyor

    2. SAFETY PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 2.7. Towing the Conveyor • Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations. • Always travel at a safe speed, never exceeding 20 mph (32 km/h). •...

  • Page 11: Electric Motor Safety

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 2. SAFETY 2.8.1 Electric Motor Safety Power Source • Electric motors and controls shall be installed and serviced by a qualified electrician and must meet all local codes and standards. • A magnetic starter should be used to protect your motor. •...

  • Page 12: Hydraulic Power Safety

    2. SAFETY PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 2.8.2 Hydraulic Power Safety Power Source • Refer to the rules and regulations applicable to the power source operating your hydraulic drive. • Do not connect or disconnect hydraulic lines while system is under pressure.

  • Page 13: Tire Safety

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 2. SAFETY 2.9. Tire Safety Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion that may result in serious injury or death. • DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job.

  • Page 14: Safety Equipment

    2. SAFETY PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER Steel-Toe Boots • Wear steel-toe boots to protect feet from falling debris. Work Gloves • Wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp and rough edges. Dust Mask • Wear a dust mask to prevent breathing potentially harmful dust. 2.11.

  • Page 15: Safety Decal Locations And Details

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 2. SAFETY 2.12.2 Safety Decal Locations and Details Replicas of the safety decals that are attached to the conveyor and their messages are shown in the figure(s) that follow. Safe operation and use of the conveyor requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals and the areas or particular functions that the decals apply to, as well as the safety precautions that must be taken to avoid serious injury, death, or damage.
  • Page 16 2. SAFETY PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER Figure 4. Hydraulic Drive Safety Decal Location P1513035 P1512143 R0...
  • Page 17 PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 2. SAFETY Table 1. Safety Decals Part Number Description P1513001 WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: • Read and understand the manual before assembling, operating, or maintaining the equipment. • Only trained personnel may assemble, operate, or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 18 2. SAFETY PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description P1513002 WARNING WARNING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating •...
  • Page 19 PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 2. SAFETY Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description P1513009 WARNING WARNING WARNING ELECTROCUTION HAZARD ROLLOVER HAZARD ELECTROCUTION HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: To prevent serious injury or death: To prevent serious injury or death: •...

  • Page 20: Features

    3. FEATURES PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 3. Features Below are some of the main features of the Batco Portable Grain Belt Conveyor. Figure 5. Typical PitStop with Hopper Components Table 2. Typical PitStop with Hopper Components...

  • Page 21: Transport

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 4. TRANSPORT 4. Transport Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 4.1. Transport Safety • Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Page 22 4. TRANSPORT PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER Figure 6. Wheel Assembly Anchor Pins 7. Raise the hitch, using the jack. 8. Back the tow unit to align under tongue. 9. Attach to the towing vehicle. 10. Check that hitch is connected with pin and secured with hairpin. 11.

  • Page 23: Placement

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 5. PLACEMENT 5. Placement Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 5.1. Placement Safety • Empty the conveyor before raising, lowering, or positioning. •...

  • Page 24: Lift Valve

    5. PLACEMENT PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 1. Use the winch to lower the hopper sides. 2. Drive the truck over the intake hopper. 3. Center the truck discharge over the conveyor belt. 4. Raise the sides of the hopper. Ensure that hopper sides (flaps) are in full down position before driving truck onto or off of the conveyor.

  • Page 25: Operation

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 6. OPERATION 6. Operation Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 6.1. Operation Safety • Keep away from rotating and moving parts, including the conveyor belt, drive components, shafts, and bearings.

  • Page 26: Operation - Electric Motor Models

    6. OPERATION PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 6.3. Operation - Electric Motor Models When equipped with an Electric Motor: 1. Turn the electric motor on. 2. Run until the conveyor is empty. 3. Turn off motor and lock out power source. 4.

  • Page 27: Emergency Shutdown

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 6. OPERATION 6.6. Emergency Shutdown In an emergency situation: 1. Stop or shut down the power source immediately and lock out all power. 2. Stop the flow of material (if applicable). 3. Ensure the machine components come to a stop before inspecting. 4.

  • Page 28: Conveying Fertilizer

    6. OPERATION PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 3. Once the conveyor is empty of all product, check for damage on belt and lacing such as notches or cut outs. Any damage on belt may result in product getting under it creating a build-up. If belt replacement and re- lacing is necessary, refer to the Maintenance Section.

  • Page 29: Storage

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 6. OPERATION Figure 9. Fertilizer Buildup at Hopper Transition 6.11. Storage After the season’s use, the conveyor should be thoroughly inspected and prepared for storage. Repair or replace any worn or damaged components and perform maintenance as described in the Maintenance Section to prevent any unnecessary downtime at the start of the next season.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    • After maintenance is complete, replace all guards, service doors, and/or covers. • Use only genuine Batco replacement parts or equivalent. Use of unauthorized parts will void warranty. If in doubt, contact Batco or your local dealer. Before attempting maintenance of any kind: •...

  • Page 31: Visually Inspect The Equipment

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 7. MAINTENANCE Annually: Hydraulic Drive Models: Section 7.5. – Oil the Chain Coupler on page 32 Hydraulic Drive Models: Section 7.8. – Check the Hydraulic Oil Level on page 33 Section 7.11. – Tension the Conveyor Belt on page 33 Section 7.12.

  • Page 32: Oil The Chain Coupler

    7. MAINTENANCE PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 3. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. 4. Replace fittings if they are broken or will not accept grease. Use SAE multi-purpose high-temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance. SAE multi-purpose lithium-based grease is also acceptable.

  • Page 33: Check The Hydraulic Oil Level

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 7. MAINTENANCE 7.8. Check the Hydraulic Oil Level The optional self-contained hydraulic package consists of a pump and reservoir mounted on the right side of the discharge housing. The system is virtually maintenance-free, except for checking the oil level in the reservoir. To maintain the system: 1.
  • Page 34 7. MAINTENANCE PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER The conveyor belt only needs to be tight enough to not slip on the drive roller. If the belt is too loose, it will slip on the drive roller making a noticeable sound, slowing the belt down. The conveyor belt should not be easy to pull from the hopper transition sides, otherwise the belt will require tensioning.

  • Page 35: Align The Conveyor Belt

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 7. MAINTENANCE 7.12. Align the Conveyor Belt Failure to lock out power can cause severe injury. Basic Conveyor Belt Alignment: The conveyor belt will run straight when all of the rollers are straight. Loosen or tighten the adjustment bolt(s) to align the conveyor belt.

  • Page 36: Adjust The Rollers

    7. MAINTENANCE PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 7.12.1 Adjust the Rollers 1. Loosen bearing nuts and jam nuts (if equipped). Figure 15. Loosen the Bearing Nuts 2. Rotate adjustment bolt 1/2 turn. Figure 16. Rotate the Adjustment Bolt 3.

  • Page 37: Replace The Conveyor Belt

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 7. MAINTENANCE 4. Use a knife to cut Chevron pattern off 1” back from the end of the belt. This ensures that the lacing is centered and fully seated on the belt. 5.

  • Page 38: Clean And Wash The Equipment

    7. MAINTENANCE PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER Figure 17. Using the Ratchet Strap 9. Install the lacing pin and crimp the retainer clips onto each end of the lacing pin, see Figure 10. Remove the ratchet strap and tighten the conveyor belt (see “Tension the Conveyor Belt”). 11.

  • Page 39: Tension The Drive Belts

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 7. MAINTENANCE 2. Make sure water can drain from the conveyor tube and intake, then wash the tube with a water hose or pressure washer until all dirt, mud, debris, or residue is gone. 3.

  • Page 40: Replace The Drive Belts

    7. MAINTENANCE PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 7.19. Replace the Drive Belts When equipped: 1. Fully loosen the drive belts. 2. Remove and replace the old belts. 3. Tighten the drive belts as described in Belt Tension. 4.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8. Troubleshooting Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. Shut down and lock out all power sources before diagnosing any of the causes or attempting any of the solutions below.
  • Page 42 8. TROUBLESHOOTING PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER Cause Problem Solution If belt is fully tensioned, you may need to shorten belt and re-lace, see Belt Relacing in Maintenance. Grain leaking from Belt not aligned (centered). Align belt, see Belt Alignment in conveyor hopper.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER 9. SPECIFICATIONS 9. Specifications Specifications Table 3. PitStop with Hopper Conveyor Description Data Length 33'6" Width 7'3" Height Clearance 7–1/2" Weight 4600 lb POWER SOURCE Hydraulic 19–22 gpm (US) @ 2000 psi (13,800 kPa) Electric 10 hp preferred, 7.5 hp minimum...
  • Page 44 9. SPECIFICATIONS PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – PITSTOP WITH HOPPER P1512143 R0...

  • Page 45: Batco Limited Warranty

    10. Batco Limited Warranty This warranty relates to Batco Conveyors (the “Product”) sold by Batco-Rem, (which is a division of Ag Growth Industries Partnership, referred to herein as the “Seller”) and applies only to the first user of the Product (meaning a purchaser directly from the Seller or from an authorized dealer or distributor of the Product, referred to herein as the “Buyer”).
  • Page 46 Mailing: Box 1750, Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 4J8, CANADA Toll-Free: (877) 667-7421 (Canada & USA) Phone: (306) 773-7779 Fax: (306) 778-2524 Email: info@batcomfg.com Web: www.batcomfg.com Batco is part of the Ag Growth International group ©Ag Growth International Inc. 2017 Printed in Canada...

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