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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts List For 7614F...
  • Page 3 GRAIN-VAC 7614F Warranty Registration Form & Inspection Report WARRANTY REGISTRATION (3 part form - please print) This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery. Delivery Date:...
  • Page 5 Warranty Period The warranty period for the Walinga Warranty shall expire on the date that is the earlier of: two (2) years after the date of delivery to the original customer; or upon the expiration of five hundred (500) hours of operation; whichever date comes first.
  • Page 6 The Walinga Warranty and all questions regarding its enforceability and interpretation are governed by the law of the country, state or province in which you purchased your Walinga equipment. The laws of some jurisdictions limit or do not allow the disclaimer of consequential damages.
  • Page 7 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing WALINGA PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEMS. For your convenience, should you require any information related to Parts, Service or Technical Engineering, please contact one of the following Walinga Personnel in Guelph at 1-888 925-4642 unless noted...

  • Page 8: Serial Number Location

    SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always give your dealer the Serial Number of The Serial Number plates are located where your Walinga unit when ordering parts or indicated. Please mark the number in the requesting service or other information. space provided for easy reference.

  • Page 9: Grain-Vac Warranty

    WALINGA INC GRAIN-VAC WARRANTY º For Farm Use Only, The Seller warrants to the Buyer that the Equipment manufactured by the Seller will be free from defect in material, workmanship and title for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery to the Buyer. This warranty is subject to the following: a) The Seller’s obligation under said warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing (at the Seller’s...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ........................4 Warranty Registration Form & Inspection Report ..................5 GRAIN-VAC WARRANTY..........................6 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................7 INTRODUCTION..........................8 SAFETY ............................. 9 GENERAL SAFETY......................... 10 OPERATING SAFETY........................11 MAINTENANCE SAFETY........................ 13 HYDRAULIC SAFETY ........................13 STORAGE SAFETY ........................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Walinga dealer if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manual. Contact your dealer for a complete listing of parts.

  • Page 12: Safety

    SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert The Safety Alert symbol identifies symbol means important safety messages on the Walinga Grain-Vac and in the ATTENTION! manual. When you see this BECOME ALERT! symbol, be alert to the possibility YOUR SAFETY IS of personal injury or death.

  • Page 13: General Safety

    ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. All accidents can be avoided. • Walinga feels that a person who has not read, understood and been trained to follow all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the equipment. An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.

  • Page 14: Operating Safety

    7. Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine or disconnect all electrical power sources, set the park brake on tractor or towing vehicle, remove the ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging. 8.
  • Page 15 2.3 SAFETY AROUND BINS,SILOS, TANKS AND BOOT PITS Working in and around bins, silos, and tanks and boot pits. Grain-Vac operators and all other personnel assisting should strictly adhere to the procedures outlined below before entering a storage structure. For additional details regarding these procedures, reference OSHA Standards, or your local regulations.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Safety

    MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and safety information in the manual. 2. Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when changing tires or working beneath. 3. Follow good shop practices: - Keep service area clean and dry. - Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.

  • Page 17: Transport Safety

    TRANSPORT SAFETY Refer to Section 4.11 TRANSPORTING - Towing (page 43) for detailed information and regulations. 1. Make sure you are in compliance with all local regulations regarding transporting equipment on public roads and highways. 2. Make sure that all the lights and reflectors that are required by local highway and transport authorities are in place, are clean and can be seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.

  • Page 18: Sign-Off Form

    2.10 SIGN-OFF FORM Walinga Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Grain-Vac must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.

  • Page 19: Safety Decal Locations

    3 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The types and locations of some of the safety decals on the equipment, are shown on the next pages. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. •...
  • Page 20 3 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS (CONT’D) A ** 7614F Grain-Vac Operator’s Manual 34-100853-6...
  • Page 21 3 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Fig. 3-3 Typical Decals On Receiver Tank 7614F Grain-Vac Operator’s Manual 34-100853-6...
  • Page 22 3 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS (CONT’D) Fig. 3-4 Intake Nozzle Decal (Typical). Fig. 3-5 Decal (With Belt Cover Removed.) The types and locations of some of the safety decals on the equipment are shown on the preceding pages. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the safety decals, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, which requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.

  • Page 23: Operation

    4.1 OPERATION TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Walinga Grain-Vac is specifically Many features incorporated into this machine are the designed to vacuum up grains, and move it in result of suggestions made by customers like you. a stream of pressurized air. A high capacity...

  • Page 24: Machine Components

    MACHINE COMPONENTS* The air pumps or blowers are the key components in the Grain-Vac and are driven by the tractor PTO through a belt drive system. The blower moves air through the machine. On the intake side, the blower creates a vacuum in the receiver tank and intake lines for picking up grain. Grain is separated from the stream of air in the receiver tank.

  • Page 25: Break-In

    Then go to normal servicing and maintenance schedule defined in the Maintenance Section. PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Efficient and safe operation of the Walinga Grain-Vac® requires that each operator reads and understands the operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section. A pre-operation checklist is provided for the operator.

  • Page 26: Equipment Matching

    12. Close and secure all guards. EQUIPMENT MATCHING The Walinga Grain-Vac® is designed to be used with Agricultural tractors. To insure a good performance, the following list of specifications must be met: 1. Horsepower: The 7614F Grain-Vac requires 120HP (90Kw) 2.

  • Page 27: Controls

    4.7 CONTROLS All controls on the Grain-Vac® are located on the rear of the machine. Review this section carefully to familiarize yourself with the function and movement of each control before starting. 1 - Airlock Control (fig 4-3) The left valve controls the operation of the airlock. Pull on the control to operate the airlock in the forward direction and push to operate in the reverse direction.

  • Page 28: Attaching/Unhooking

    ATTACHING/UNHOOKING The Grain-Vac® should always be parked on a level, dry area that is free of debris and foreign objects. Follow this procedure when attaching: 1. Clear the area of bystanders and remove foreign objects from the machine and working area. 2.
  • Page 29 8. Connect the PTO shaft: a. Check that the PTO driveline telescopes easily and that the shield rotates freely. b. Attach the driveline to the tractor by retracting the locking pin or pulling back on the lock collar. Slide the yoke over the shaft and push on the yoke until the lock pin or lock collar clicks into position.

  • Page 30: Machine Preparation

    4.9 Machine Preparation Before the Grain-Vac can be used it must be set up and prepared for operation. When setting-up, follow this procedure: Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. Be sure you select a spot that has sufficient space to locate the machine and enough clearance to allow trucks to drive under the discharge cyclone.

  • Page 31: Machine Preparation

    MACHINE PREPARATION Lift upper boom extension out of the saddle. Fig. 4-10 Mid Boom Lock & Boom Saddle. Swing upper boom extension around 180 deg until air line is straight. Secure upper boom extension by clamping the latch eye over hook. Adjust clamp if it is necessary to prevent air leakage at joint.
  • Page 32 13 Couple the lower boom to the mid boom extension by clamping the latch eye over hook. Adjust clamp if it is necessary to prevent air leakage at joint. For added security insert pin through latch handle. Fig. 4-13 Positioning 15.

  • Page 33: Operating

    4.10 OPERATING When operating the Grain-Vac, follow this procedure: Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before starting. Be sure the machine is attached to the tractor/power unit as per Sect.4.8. Review and follow the Pre-Operation Checklist (Section 4.5). Be sure the machine is correctly positioned and set-up per Section 4.9.
  • Page 34 4.10 Starting Machine (cont’d) c. Check that the machine hydraulics are matched to the tractor hydraulics. d. With the tractor at a low idle, slowly engage the PTO. e. Increase the engine speed until it is at 3/4 throttle. Engage airlock hydraulics. Be sure airlock is turning in the forward direction.
  • Page 35 8. Maximum Capacity: a. The nozzle should be placed into the grain with the inlet below the surface of the grain but not below the air-slide. It is recommended that some air be allowed to enter with the grain to obtain the best capacity.
  • Page 36 4.10 OPERATING 8. Maximum Capacity (cont'd): c. Watch the amount of grain on the window in the receiver tank. Keep the window full yet keep the product moving. There are several ways to control the amount of grain on the window: i.
  • Page 37 4.10 OPERATION (cont’d) b. Storage: To prepare the machine for storage, remove the inlet pipe and spray the blower clean with water, then run at idle for 5 minutes to dry the inside of the tank, piping, blower and airlock. This will prevent any residue from caking on the internal components.
  • Page 38 4.10 OPERATION 14. Operating Hints: Try to keep the hoses as full as possible to have maximum capacity. Keep the PTO driveline as straight as possible to minimize the universal joint angles. Pull the intake nozzle out of the grain and empty the machine before changing trucks.
  • Page 39 4.10 OPERATION (cont'd) 15. Entering Bins,Silos,Tanks and Boot Pits: (see also Section 2.3) Note: Do not enter the bin or the silo when grain is stuck on the walls. Avalanching a. Make sure the bin is properly vented. grain can cause suffocation! b.
  • Page 40 4.11 TRANSPORTING (Towing) Use ANSI/ASAE S279.17 July 2013 as a Walinga Grain-Vac are designed to be easily minimum standard for Lighting and and conveniently moved from location to Marking of Agricultural Equipment on location. Highways whether towing the Agri-Vac during daytime or nighttime.
  • Page 41 4.11 TRANSPORTING -Towing (cont’d) Table 3 Road Speed vs Weight Ratio 6. **Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are required by the local highway and transport authorities are in place, are clean Weight of fully equipped and can be seen clearly by all overtaking and or loaded Grain-Vac(s)
  • Page 42 4.12 STORAGE 6. Install the plugs into the receiver tank inlet. 7. Apply "never seize" or grease to the PTO input shaft and the boom cylinder ram. 8. Remove PTO shaft and store inside. At the end of the season, the machine 9.

  • Page 43: Service And Maintenance

    Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) characteristics. Also acceptable is an SAE multi-purpose lithium based grease. 2. Blower Oil: Use Walinga Blower oil (part# 98-13813-6) Reservoir Capacity: +1 1/4 quarts Table 4 Model 7614F Front 1 litre...

  • Page 44: Servicing Intervals

    5.1.3 SERVICING INTERVALS Every 8 Hours or Daily 1. Lubricate the PTO shaft (4 locations). Fig. 5-1 PTO Shaft Lubrication Points. 2. Check the tension and alignment of the input drive belts. See Maintenance Section 5.2.1 Fig. 5-2 Drive Belts. 7614F Grain-Vac Operator’s Manual 34-100853-6...
  • Page 45 5.1.3 SERVICING INTERVALS (cont’d) Every 8 Hours or Daily (cont’d) 3. Check the oil level in the blower reservoirs (2 locations). 4. Clean blower breathers Fig. 5-3 Blower Reservoir Schematics. Fig. 5-4 Blower Breathers Fig. 5-5 Blower Reservoirs (Rear) 7614F Grain-Vac Operator’s Manual 34-100853-6...
  • Page 46 5.1.3 SERVICING INTERVALS Every 20 Hours 1. Lubricate the PTO shaft (1 location – see Fig. 5-1). 2. Lubricate the blower drive shaft. 3. Check the airlock wiper blades Every 40 Hours 1. Lubricate the PTO shaft (2 locations- see FIG.
  • Page 47 Every 40 Hours (cont’d) 4. Lubricate the outboard bearing (2 locations) Fig. 5-8 Outboard Bearing. 5.1.3 SERVICING INTERVALS Every 100 Hours or Annually 1. Change the oil in the blower reservoirs (2 locations) Fig. 5-9 Blower Reservoirs. 7614F Grain-Vac Operator’s Manual 34-100853-6...
  • Page 48 Every 100 Hours or Annually (cont’d) 2. Check the function of the vacuum and pressure* relief valves. Check the airlock tip blade clearances. If clearances are over .010 adjust the blades Fig. 5-10 Vacuum Relief Valve. (*pressure relief valve is optional) Fig.

  • Page 49: Service Record

    5.1.4 SERVICE RECORD See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. HOUR READING AT TIME OF SERVICE: SERVICED BY: Every 8 Hours or Daily Lubricate PTO Shaft (4) Check Tension and Align Input Drive Belts Check oil level in Blower Reservoirs (2) Clean Blower Breathers...

  • Page 50: Belt Tension And Alignment

    5.2 MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble-free service. 5.2.1 BELT TENSION AND ALIGNMENT Rotational power from the engine is transmitted to the blower through the belt drive. To obtain efficient transmission of power and good belt life, ensure the belts are properly tensioned and the pulleys are aligned.
  • Page 51 5.2.1 BELT TENSION AND ALIGNMENT 5. Use a 10 pound weight to determine the belt deflection in a static condition. Fig. 5-14 Belt Deflection Fig. 5-15 Belt Deflection. 6. Adjusting Tension: a. Loosen the jam nuts on the adjusting bolts. Loosen bearing bolts slightly. b.
  • Page 52 7. Pulley Alignment: a. Lay a straight-edge across the faces of the two pulleys. b. If the gap between the pulley and the straight-edge exceeds 1/16 in (1.5 mm), the pulleys must be realigned. c. Review the types of alignment before starting.
  • Page 53 5.2.1 BELT TENSION AND ALIGNMENT (cont’d) 7. Pulley Alignment (cont'd): d. Use the adjusting bolts on the input shaft to align the input pulley. Tighten jam nuts when alignment has been completed. Fig. 5-19 Adjusting Bolts At Input Shaft. e. Use the bearing housing assembly anchor bolts to align the blower pulley.
  • Page 54 5.2.2 BLOWER OIL CHANGING AND BREATHER CLEANING The gears that drive and time the blower lobes run in an oil bath for lubrication. Maintaining the correct level in the reservoirs and changing every 100 hours will insure proper lubrication. When maintaining the blower, follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 55: Blower Oil Changing And Breather Cleaning

    Install and tighten the drain plugs. f. Remove the fill and level plugs. g. Add Walinga Blower oil or equivalent to each reservoir until the oil is just starting to come out of the level plug hole.

  • Page 56: Airlock

    5.2 MAINTENANCE (cont’d) 5.2.3 AIRLOCK The airlock acts as a seal between the vacuum and pressure sides of the machine and is located at the bottom of the receiver tank. As the rotor turns, a pocket is filled with material when the rotor points upward. As the pocket rotates, material is moved to the bottom and is moved into the pressure side of the system.
  • Page 57 5.2.3 AIRLOCK h. Rotate the airlock and listen if the blades touch the housing anywhere. A slight touch is alright. Hint: Number blades when done. i. Repeat mounting procedure with the other blades. j. Turn the rotor all the way around after 4.

  • Page 58: Shear Pin

    4. Shear bolts can be replaced with a standard shear bolt with UNC thread. Check with Walinga’s Engineering Department for the proper size for your year and model. 5. For the size of the shear pin for the single pin and the double pin assembly contact the Walinga Engineering Department.

  • Page 59: Air System Relief Valves

    5.2.5 AIR SYSTEM RELIEF VALVES The air in this system is moved by the blower. It draws air into the intake side and creates a vacuum that can pick up and draw the material into the system. As the air moves through the blower, it becomes pressurized and flows through the airlock to move the material out of the system and to its...

  • Page 60: Trouble Shooting

    6 TROUBLE SHOOTING The Walinga Grain-Vac is a high capacity air pump that creates a vacuum for picking up grain and supplies pressurized air for moving the grain. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimum maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter.
  • Page 61 6.1 MOBILE TRANSFER UNIT (cont’d) PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Slow discharge of grain. Power source Check tractor or motor RPM Tighten all pressure connections. Be sure seals are in good condition. Check pressure relief valve. Clean or replace as required. Defective blower. Check clearance between lobes and case.

  • Page 62: Pto Shaft

    Some oil seeds create buildup inside the blower as well as the muffler. Wash and rinse with water. Replace shear pin with genuine Walinga parts. For pin size contact the Walinga Engineering Dept. a. 2 shear pins b. 1 shear pin PTO engaged too quickly.
  • Page 63 6.3 AIRLOCK PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Noisy Airlock Tips hitting case. Readjust tips where applicable. Airlock stalls Airlock jammed. Reverse airlock direction to clear. Disconnect hydraulic hoses. Remove obstruction from airlock by opening inspection door or discharge elbow. Insufficient oil flow. Check couplings or lines.

  • Page 64: Blower

    6.4 BLOWER PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Low air volume. Slow speed. Check blower speed with tachometer. Increase speed. Check for slipping belts. Adjust the belt tension as required. Piping blocked. Check inlet and outlet piping. Remove obstruction. Check relief valves. Clean, repair or replace as required.

  • Page 65: V-Belt Drive

    6.5 V-BELT DRIVE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Loss in drive speed. Belts slipping. Tighten belts as required. Localized belt wear. Check cross-section dimension. a. If narrow - pulley spinning. b. If swollen - belt failing internally. Unequal stretch on belts. Defective belts. Replace with matched set.

  • Page 66: Mechanical Specifications

    13ft - 5in 42’-0” 3900 3200 *Capacities based on using Walinga suction lines and truck loading kit. Capacity will vary with condition of product. Due to continuous product development, specifications are subject to change without notice. *SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...

  • Page 67: Bolt Torque

    BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and cap screws. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified on chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. Table 7 Imperial Torque Specifications Bolt Torque * Bolt...

  • Page 68: Grain-Vac Exploded View & Parts List Addendum

    8 GRAIN-VAC PARTS LIST ADDENDUM This section contains a Parts List and Exploded views for the 7614F Grain-Vac 7614F Parts List …………………………………………………………………… page 66 7614F Exploded View ....................page 67 7614F Grain-Vac Operator’s Manual 34-100853-6...
  • Page 69 7614F GRAIN-VAC PARTS LIST (See fig. 8.1 ) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 11-03632-6 Jack Topwind Plated IW5000-13TWPM 11-98242-5 Muffler Installation 11-08550-6 V-Belt, 5VX950 11-98244-5 Double Boom Saddle 11-16687-6 Tire/Rim Assembly P205/70R15, White Rim 11-98246-6 Cylinder Hydraulic 2" X 8" 11-16714-6 Sheave, 7.1"...
  • Page 70 Fig. 8.1 7614 Grain-Vac Exploded View 7614F Grain-Vac Operator’s Manual 34-100853-6...
  • Page 72 For 7614F CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE: 5656 Highway 6N RR#5, Guelph, Ontario,N1H 6J2 PHONE: (888) 925-4642 FAX: (519) 824-5651 www.walinga.com AGRI-VAC MANUFACTURING FACILITY: 938 Glengarry Cres., Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 2W7 Tel: (519) 787-8227 Fax: (519) 787-8210 DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE CENTRES:...

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