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BEAN TENDER
BEAN TENDER
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BTS-115
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 BEAN TENDER BEAN TENDER Model: BTS-115 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This warranty shall expire one (1) year after the date of delivery of the new machinery. If these conditions are fulfilled, Convey-All shall at its own cost and at its own option either repair or replace any defective parts provided that the buyer shall be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of repairs, labor, parts, transportation or any other work, unless Convey-All has authorized such expenses in advance.
  • Page 3 Dealer’s Rep. Signature ___________________________________ The above equipment and Operator’s Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed as to care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy. Date _____________________ Buyer’s Signature _______________________________________ WHITE YELLOW PINK CONVEY-ALL DEALER CUSTOMER 09.2015...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 1: INTRODUCTION ......1-1 1.1 Operator Orientation .
  • Page 6 Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) TABLE OF CONTENTS cont’d DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ....4-1 4.1 Fuels, Fluids and Lubricants ..... . . 4-1 4.1.1 Greasing .

  • Page 7: Section 1: Introduction

    Trouble Shooting information contained within this Operator’s Manual. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Convey-All Industries Inc, dealer or distributor if you need assistance, information or additional/replacement copies, or a digital copy of this manual.
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  • Page 9: Section 2: Safety

    The Safety Alert Symbol identifies The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages on the important safety messages on the 3 Big Reasons: Convey-All Bean Tender and in this Convey-All Bean Tender and in this • Accidents Disable and Kill manual. manual.

  • Page 10: Safety Orientation

    2.2 GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and • Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Convey-All Bean Tender. Be Manual and all safety messages before sure that you and anyone else who will be operate,...

  • Page 11: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 2.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES • Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of • The operator should be a responsible, properly the main concerns in designing and developing a trained and physically able person familiar with farm tender.

  • Page 12: Safety Training

    ALL Safety and Operating Convey-All Industries Inc. instructions in the manual. Accidents can be avoided. 2.5.1 How to Install Safety Decals: • Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead 1.

  • Page 13: Work Preparation

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 2.6 WORK PREPARATION • Never operate the engine and conveyor • Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden until you have read and completely obstacles that might be hooked or snagged, causing understand this manual, the power injury or damage.

  • Page 14: Engine Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 2.7 ENGINE SAFETY • DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal CAUTION: Before Starting Engine tool. This may cause it to shatter in operation. Read the engine manual for detailed operating and maintenance procedures •...

  • Page 15: Operating Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 2.8 OPERATING SAFETY 2.9 BATTERY SAFETY • Read and follow the safety messages on the tender. • Keep all sparks and flames away from Clean or replace all decals that cannot be clearly batteries, as gas given off by electrolyte read and understood.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 2.12 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 2.13 TRANSPORT SAFETY • Review the Operator’s Manual and all • Always engage conveyor’s transport lock before safety items before maintaining the transporting. tender or it’s engine. • Never allow riders on the tender. •...

  • Page 17: Safety Symbol Identification

    Decal locations may vary depending on the model and its options. 36-3000-0004 Fig 2 - BTS-115 Bean Tender 36-1700-0005 REMEMBER - If safety decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible, or parts were replaced without signage, new decals must be applied.
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  • Page 19: Section 3: Operation

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) Section 3: OPERATION Operating Safety • Read and understand the Operator’s Manual, and • Do not allow riders on tender, when transporting. all safety messages, before using. • Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all •...

  • Page 20: Location Of Components

    The conveyor and drive is mounted on a pivoting platform that allows for swivelling along the left side of the frame. Components may vary depending on the model. Fig 3 - BTS-115 and Remote Control Fob 09.2015...

  • Page 21: Components And Controls

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 3.2 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of the controls. Options and location may vary depending on model. Gas Engine: Read the engine manufacturer’s manual for more detailed instructions.
  • Page 22 Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) Engine Mount: The bolts on the engine mount, set the position of the engine base. Loosen the bolts to move the engine base away from the drive pulley, disengaging the belt. Tighten bolts to engage drive belt. Always disengage belt when starting or stopping engine.
  • Page 23 Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) Two-Button Remote Control: It controls the speed of the conveyor belt. This remote control is turned on at the receiver box, on the side, at the bottom of the conveyor. Fig 10 - 2-Button Remote Control Fob Fig 11 - 2-Button Remote Receiving Box Hopper Hatch: The hopper is accessed by opening the hatch on top.
  • Page 24 Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) Sight Glass: Each bin in the tender is designed with a sight glass on the upper and lower side panels. This allows the operator to monitor the amount of material in the bin. Fig 14 - Sight Glass 09.2015...

  • Page 25: Tender Trailer (Optional)

    Fig 16 - VIN and Serial Number Break-Away Switch: A Break-Away Switch is installed on all trailers built by Convey-All Industries. The control box contains LEDs to show the condition of enclosed battery. There is a Test button to check the battery level.
  • Page 26 Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) During transportation, if the trailer should detach from the transport vehicle, the pin will be pulled out engaging the trailer’s brakes. NOTICE: Transport Hazard Always secure the safety chains to the Always secure the safety chains to the tow vehicle, in addition to the Break-Away tow vehicle, in addition to the Break-Away Switch.

  • Page 27: Machine Break-In

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 3.3 MACHINE BREAK-IN 3.4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST There is no operational restrictions on the tender Efficient and safe operation of the tender requires that when used for the first time. each operator reads and understands the operating procedures.

  • Page 28: Machine Preparation

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 3.5 MACHINE PREPARATION 3.5.1 Install on a Truck or Trailer: The tender may be shipped from the factory as an individual unit, or mounted on a custom built trailer. If the tender is to be installed onto a truck or trailer after leaving the factory;...

  • Page 29: Field Operation

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 3.6 FIELD OPERATION The Convey-All Seed Tender is designed to handle any kind of granular product, transport it and transfer it to planters and drills as required. Inspect the machine at the start of each day to be sure it is in good mechanical condition.
  • Page 30 Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 15. Remove 3-Stage Down Spout from storage hook. 16. Extend the down spout into position. Fig 30 - Tender Discharge 17. Increase the engine speed until the centrifugal clutch engages, starting the conveyor belt. Fig 31 - Engine with Centrifugal Clutch 18.

  • Page 31: Stopping Conveyor

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 3.6.1 Stopping Conveyor: 1. Run until conveyor belt is empty. 2. Reduce speed to low idle. 3. Move engine assembly to disengage drive belt. 4. Shut off engine 3.6.2 Emergency Stopping: Although it is recommended that the conveyor belt be emptied before stopping, in an emergency situation, stop or shut-down the power source immediately.

  • Page 32: Operating Hints

    • For best results, conveyor belt should rotate at a speed of 400 to 500 ft./min. Fig 36 - BTS-115 • Do not run the machine for long periods of time with no material on the belting. This increases the wear.

  • Page 33: Transporting

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 3.8 TRANSPORTING Convey-All Bean Tenders are designed to be easily and conveniently moved from place to place. When transporting, follow this procedure: 1. Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine. 2. Align the drawbar of the truck with tender’s hitch.

  • Page 34: Storage

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 3.9 STORAGE After the season’s use or when the unit will not be 9. Select a storage area that is dry, level and free used for an extended period of time, the tender should of debris. be thoroughly inspected and prepared for storage.

  • Page 35: Section 4: Service And Maintenance

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Servicing Safety • Follow good shop practices: • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never - Keep service area clean and dry. operate the engine in a closed building. The - Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.

  • Page 36: Greasing

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.1.1 Greasing: Use the Service Record provided on page 4-13, to keep a record of all scheduled maintenance. 1. Use only a hand-held grease gun for all greasing. An air-powered greasing system can damage the seals on bearings and lead to early failures.

  • Page 37: After 50 Hours Or Weekly

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.2.2 After 50 Hours or Weekly: 5. Grease conveyor’s drive roller bearings, on both sides. Fig 40 - Hopper Roller Bearing 6. Grease discharge roller bearings, on both sides. Fig 41 - Discharge Roller Bearing 7.
  • Page 38 Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) WARNING: Guards Removed WARNING: Machine is shown with guards removed for illustrative purposes only. Never operate machine with access guards opened or removed. 9. Check drive belt tension and alignment. Refer to Section 4.3.4 and 4.3.5 Fig 44 - Drive Belt, Guard Removed 10.

  • Page 39: After 200 Hours Or Annually

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 13. Check that lights are in working order. Replace if needed. Fig 48 - Trailer Lights 14. Check tire air pressure. 15. Torque wheel bolts to 100lbs. Fig 49 - Trailer Wheels 4.2.3 After 200 hours or Annually: 16.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.3 MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble-free service. 4.3.1 Conveyor Belt Tension: The tension of the belt should be checked weekly, or more often if required.

  • Page 41: Conveyor Belt Alignment

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.3.2 Conveyor Belt Alignment: The belt is properly aligned when it runs in the centre of the rollers on both ends. As with tensioning, the alignment should be checked weekly, or as required. 1. Rotate the conveyor belt one revolution when the belt is new.

  • Page 42: Conveyor Belt Replacement

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.3.3 Conveyor Belt Replacement: 1. Rotate the belt until the Alligator Lacing is positioned in the middle of the opening in the wind guard. 2. Loosen the drive roller bearing housing anchor bolts. 3. Loosen the tension bolts under engine mount. See Figure 61 4.

  • Page 43: Drive Belt Tension

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.3.4 Drive Belt Tension: The drive belt is tightened by moving the engine base with the mount positioning bolts. WARNING: Rotating Part Hazard WARNING: Turn off engine and wait for all belts to stop Turn off engine and wait for all belts to stop rotating.

  • Page 44: Drive Belt Replacement

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.3.6 Drive Belt Replacement: 1. Use the positioning bolts to move the engine mount to its loosest position. Refer to Section 5.3.4 2. Remove old belt. 3. Install replacement belt. 4. Set belt tension. Refer to instructions in Section 5.3.4. See Figure 86 Fig 63 - Drive Belt 5.

  • Page 45: Changing Engine Oil And Filter

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.3.7 Changing Engine Oil And Filter: Review the Operator’s Manual for the engine. Specific procedures may vary depending on engine model. WARNING: Hot Components WARNING: H Allow the engine to cool before changing Allow the engine to cool before changing the oil.

  • Page 46: Clean/Change Air Filter

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.3.8 Clean/Change Air Filter: WARNING: Hot Components WARNING: Allow engine to cool before working with Allow engine to cool before working with Air Filter. Air Filter. 1. Remove the cover over the air filter. 2. Remove the foam from the engine. 3.

  • Page 47: Service Record

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.4 SERVICE RECORD See Section 4.2 for Servicing Intervals. That section is only a general guide under good conditions. Under extreme, or unusual circumstances adjust service timing accordingly. For more detailed schedule pertaining to the specific engine model, consult its Operator Manual. Copy this page to continue record.

  • Page 48: Ordering Parts

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 4.6 ORDERING PARTS Always give the Model Number and Serial Number when ordering parts. To get your parts promptly the following information will be required: • The part name and number • Your Name, Address, Town, Province/State, Country •...

  • Page 49: Section 5: Trouble Shooting

    If problems are encountered which are difficult to solve, even after having read through this section, please contact your authorized dealer, distributor or Convey-All Industries Inc. Before you call, please have this operator’s manual and the serial number from your machine ready.
  • Page 50 Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) Problem - cont’d Possible Cause Possible Solution Conveyor belt doesn’t turn or is slipping - cont’d Drive belt loose Tighten drive belt No power Start engine, increase speed to maximum RPM Drive roller is slipping Replace V-belt Check all bearings, Replace any that are rough or Seized bearing...

  • Page 51: Section 6: Sign-Off Form

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) Section 6: SIGN-OFF FORM Convey-All 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 bean tender must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
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  • Page 53: Section 7: Reference

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) Section 7: REFERENCE For information not included here, or for a digital copy of this manual, please call your dealer or Convey-All Industries Inc. directly for assistance (1-800-418-9461). 7.1 SPECIFICATIONS Total Conveyor Conveyor Overall Hopper...

  • Page 54: Bolt Torque

    Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender (BTS) 7.2 BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt.
  • Page 56 INNOVATIVE QUALITY SOLUTIONS BOX 2008, 130 CANADA STREET WINKLER, MANITOBA R6W 4B7 CANADA P: (204) 325-4195 F: (204) 325-8116 1-800-418-9461 PRINTED IN CANADA ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2015 PART NUMBER: 26-10BT-0003 ©2015 Convey-All Industries Inc. All Rights Reserved...

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