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PitStop with Hopper Portable Grain Belt Conveyor Assembly 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: P1512126 R4 follow instructions and safety precautions can...
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PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR P1512126 R4...
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR CONTENTS 1. Safety............................... 4 1.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................4 1.2. General Product Safety ......................4 1.3. Moving Conveyor Belt Safety....................5 1.4. Rotating Parts Safety........................ 5 1.5. Drives and Lockout Safety......................5 1.5.1 Electric Motor Safety....................
1. SAFETY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 1. Safety 1.1. 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.
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 1. SAFETY 1.3. Moving Conveyor Belt Safety • DO NOT step on or touch moving conveyor belt. • Shut off and lock out power to adjust, service, or clean. 1.4. Rotating Parts Safety •...
1. SAFETY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 1.5.1 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. •...
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 1. SAFETY 1.5.2 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.
1. SAFETY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 1.6. 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.
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 1. SAFETY Coveralls • Wear coveralls to protect skin. Hard Hat • Wear a hard hat to help protect your head. 1.8. Safety Equipment The following safety equipment should be kept on site: Fire Extinguisher •...
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1. SAFETY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 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. Figure 1. Safety Decal Location P1513001 Figure 2.
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PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 1. SAFETY Figure 3. Hydraulic Top Drive Safety Decal Locations P1512126 R4...
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1. SAFETY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 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.
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PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 1. SAFETY Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description P1513002 WARNING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating pulleys, belts, chains, and sprockets. •...
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1. SAFETY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description P1513009 WARNING ELECTROCUTION HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Only qualified personnel should service electrical components. • Disconnect and lockout power before inspecting or servicing unit.
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2. FEATURES 2. Features This section covers the main features of the conveyor. Figure 4. Typical PitStop with Hopper Components Table 2. Typical PitStop with Hopper Components ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Hopper Hitch Spout Assembly Jack...
3. ASSEMBLY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. Assembly 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. 3.1. Assembly Safety • Do not take chances with safety. The components can be large, heavy, and hard to handle. Always use the proper tools, rated lifting equipment, and lifting points for the job.
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY 3.3. Check Shipment Unload the conveyor parts at the assembly site and compare the packing slip to the shipment. Ensure that all items have arrived and that none are damaged. Report missing or damaged parts immediately to ensure that proper credit is received from Batco or your distributor/dealer, and to ensure that any missing parts can be shipped quickly to avoid holding up the assembly process.
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3. ASSEMBLY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 5. Assembling the Tube Inlet and Return Roller P1512126 R4...
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY 3.9. Install the Belt Table 6. Components on Belt Path ITEM DESCRIPTION Return Rollers Pitstop Transition Rollers Spout Drive Roller 21" x 1-7/8" Bent Adjustment Tab Left Pitstop guiding roller Pitstop Take up Roller Bearing unit Belt...
3. ASSEMBLY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3.12. Assemble the Hopper Table 9. Hopper Bottom End Components ITEM DESCRIPTION Hopper Bottom End Step Bolt 7/6" x 1-1/2" GR8 Locknut 1/2" Figure 11. Assembling the Hopper Bottom End P1512126 R4...
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PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY Table 10. First Set of Hopper Panel Components ITEM DESCRIPTION Hopper Bottom Hopper Deflector Hopper Side Slope Bolt 1/2" x 1-1/2" GR8 Locknut 1/2" P1512126 R4...
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3. ASSEMBLY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 12. Installing First Set of Hopper Panels Step C: Installation of Back Slope Panel Step B: Installation of Front Deflector Step A: Installation of Front Slope Panels P1512126 R4...
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PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY Table 11. Second Set of Hopper Panel Components ITEM DESCRIPTION Joiner Plate Slope Bolt 1/2" x 1-1/2" GR8 Locknut 1/2" Hopper Side Slope Hopper Deflector Hopper Bottom End P1512126 R4...
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3. ASSEMBLY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 13. Installing Second Set of Hopper Panels Step A: Installation of Back Slope Panel D: Installation of Front End Step C: Installation of Back Deflector Step B: Installation of Back Slope Panel P1512126 R4...
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PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY Table 12. Outrigger Leg Components ITEM DESCRIPTION Outrigger Leg Locknut 3/4" Bolt 3/4" x 4" GR8 Locknut 3/4" Bolt 3/4" x 2" GR8 P1512126 R4...
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3. ASSEMBLY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 14. Installing Outrigger Legs P1512126 R4...
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PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY Table 13. Hopper Top and Side Components ITEM DESCRIPTION Angle Tall Joiner Plate Tall Locknut 1/2" Bolt 1/2" x 1-1/2" GR8 Hopper Top Angle Short Joiner Plate Short Hopper Side Short Hopper Side Tall Hopper Top End P1512126 R4...
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3. ASSEMBLY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 15. Installing the Hopper Tops and Sides P1512126 R4...
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY 3.13. Install the Electric Top Drive 1. Install two 2" u-clamps (4) with two 1/2" x 2-1/2" bolts (9) and 1/2" locknuts (11). 2. Position the electric motor clamp (6) on top of the tube and fasten with a 3" u-clamp (5), 1/2" x 2-1/2" bolts (9) and 1/2"...
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3. ASSEMBLY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 16. Assembling the Electric Top Drive Figure 17. Clamp Position 3. Install the motor mount plate (2) with the motor mount pin (17), 1/2" a flat washer (14) and a 3/16" x 1-1/ 2"...
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY 4. Position electric motor (not shown) on motor mount plate (2) and fasten with the appropriate bolts and locknuts. Leave bolts finger tight for now. 5. Install a key in the motor shaft. Mount drive pulley (20) so the hub is flush with the end of the shaft, then secure.
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3. ASSEMBLY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Table 15 Hydraulic Wet Kit Components (continued) ITEM DESCRIPTION Sprocket 5014 W 0.5 (Key 0.125") Bolt Hex 3/8" x 1-1/2" Nut Nylock 3/8" Teks 1/4" x 1" Flat Washer 3/8" USS Plated Chain Coupling 5014 Sprocket 5014 W 1.25 (Key 0.25) Key 1/4"...
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PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY Figure 18. Assembling the Hydraulic Wet Kit 6. Bolt the hydraulic pump (15) to the motor mount (3) with 3/8" x 1-1/2" bolts (5) and 3/8" locknuts (6). P1512126 R4...
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3. ASSEMBLY PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Important Figure 19 on page 42, note the locations of the pump section port (IN) and the pump pressure port (OUT). Also note the rotation direction of the pump. Figure 19. Pump 7.
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY 3.15. Install the Hydraulic Top Drive 1. Remove 1/2" locknuts from flange bearing on drive roller shaft. 2. Install 1/4" x 1-1/2" key (18) in drive roller shaft. 3. Slide sprockets (15, 16) and the chain coupling (14) on the drive roller shaft. 4.
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. ASSEMBLY 1. Position the manual container on the frame near the hitch. 2. Secure with two gear clamps. Figure 22. Manual Container 3.17. Serial Number Decal Placement Place the serial number decal on the conveyor as shown below. P1512126 R4...
PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 5. APPENDIX 5. Appendix 5.1. Bolt Torque Table 18 gives the correct torque values for various hardware. Tighten all bolts to the torque specified, unless otherwise noted. Check tightness periodically, using Table 18 as a guide.
5. APPENDIX PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 5.2. Fittings Torque Values These specifications are for carbon steel. With Zinc plating always lubricate threads and seals. For stainless steel, use the high value of the torque range of steel. For brass, use 70% of the torque value of steel. For mixed metals, use the torque of the lower of the two metals.
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PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 5. APPENDIX Table 21 Stud End O-Ring Boss (ORB) SAE (U/UF) (continued) Carbon Steel Max N-m Tube Size Thread UNF-2A Max ft-lbs 17-19 23-26 1/2" - 20 22-24 29-33 9/16" - 18 40-43 49-53 3/4"...
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5. APPENDIX PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR P1512126 R4...
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PITSTOP WITH HOPPER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 5. APPENDIX P1512126 R4...
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