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Cross Flow Aeration Manual
NOTE: Gatco Manufacturing believes in continuous improvement and as such, manuals, brochures and
specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revision: Dec 31, 2018
Manual Part# MANUAL CF
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  • Page 1 Cross Flow Aeration Manual NOTE: Gatco Manufacturing believes in continuous improvement and as such, manuals, brochures and specifications are subject to change without notice. Revision: Dec 31, 2018 Manual Part# MANUAL CF MANUAL CF...
  • Page 2 MANUAL CF...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............................8 Safety ................................9 General ................................. 9 Safety Harness/Restraint ..........................9 Ladder ................................ 10 Maintenance ............................. 10 Assembly ..............................10 Installation ..............................11 General Installation ............................ 11 Assmbly Tools Required ..........................11 Flat Bottom Grain Bin ..........................12 Hopper Bottom Grain Bin ...........................
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  • Page 5 Warranty Registration Form Cut to remove and mail, fax or email to Gatco Manufacturing to register. MANUAL CF...
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  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Gatco Manufacturing Cross Flow Aeration System. This system will dry grain using natural grain aeration drying by pushing air horizontally from the bin wall to the center GrainAir Tube. The air can then quickly exhaust up through the GrainAir Tube through the bin lid. When the fan(s) aren’t used, the center GrainAir tube will continue to allow any excess heat to continue to exhaust...

  • Page 8: Safety

    2. Safety 2.1. General This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines.

  • Page 9: Ladder

    • Do not use equipment that is damaged in any way. 2.4. Maintenance • Use only genuine Gatco replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts will void the warranty. • Do not modify any components without authorization from Gatco. Modifications can result in serious personal injury and/or equipment damage.

  • Page 10: Installation

    3. Installation 3.1. General Before beginning installation ensure all assemblers have read and fully understood this manual. 3.2. Assembly Tools Required • Electric drill and impact driver • Level • Tape measure 100ft • Steel cutting tools (i.e. metal reciprocating saw) •...

  • Page 11: Flat Bottom Grain Bin

    3.3. Flat Bottom Grain Bin Caution: use proper eye and hand protection when handling parts to prevent injury to yourself and others. 3.3.1. Column Assembly, Flat Bottom Bin 1. See Figure 3.3.1 below. Join the pre-assembled upper column assembly to the lower column assembly using 4=SELF-DRILLING SCREWS (per joint).
  • Page 12 3.3.2. Column Location and Hole Placement Layout 1. See Figure 3.2.2a below. Mark the location of the fan transition opposite the grain bin door. For other fan locations, contact Gatco Head Office. 2. Measure the entire outside circumference of the bin.
  • Page 13 Caution: use proper eye and hand protection when cutting metal to prevent injury to yourself and others. 6. Using INLET HOLD TEMPLATE, cut holes in the grain bin wall at the locations indicated in Figure 3.2.2b below. IMPORTANT: If the grain bin has a fixed bin sweep installed, the holes in the bin walls may need to be located higher for bin sweep to pass under column.
  • Page 14 3.3.3. Column Mounting on Flat Bin Wall 1. Position all column assemblies on the inside of the bin Important: column assemblies are best handled with a minimum of 2 people. Longer columns will require more people to hold in place while fastening column to the bin wall. 2.
  • Page 15 8. See Figure 3.3.3b below. Once the column assembly has been secured to the bin wall, the INLET can be bolted through the bin wall. Use an electric drill with 11/32” bit (not supplied). From the inside of the bin, drill all 4 holes through the inlet plate.
  • Page 16 3.3.4. Flat Bottom Bin Transition Assembly 1. See Figure3.3.4 below, loosely assemble all components. 2. Once all components are installed, tighten all hardware. 3. Place the FAN TRANSITION against the bin wall. You will require at least 2 people to lift and block FAN TRANSITION in place.
  • Page 17 Center Fan Transition with Wall Column Holes Figure 3.3.4: Flat Bottom Fan Transition Assembly MANUAL CF...
  • Page 18 3.3.5. Outside Ducting Assembly 1. See Fig 3.3.5a for 4 vertical columns. 2. Starting at the Transition 18”, go to first COLUMN INLET and install TEE OFFSET 12x8x8 into inlet on column (12” end facing TRANSITION 18”). Fasten with 3= SELF- DRILLING SCREWS and silicone TEE to INLET.
  • Page 19 Figure 3.3.5a: Flat Bottom Outside Ducting (4 vertical columns) MANUAL CF...
  • Page 20 Figure 3.3.5b: Flat Bottom Outside Ducting (6 vertical columns) MANUAL CF...
  • Page 21 Figure 3.3.5c: Flat Bottom Outside Ducting (8 vertical columns) MANUAL CF...

  • Page 22: Hopper Bottom Grain Bin

    3.4 Hopper Bottom Grain Bin CAUTION: use proper eye and hand protection when handling parts to prevent injury to yourself and others. 3.4.1. Column Location & Hole Placement 1. See Figure 3.4.1a below, shows how the fan transition mounting frame will be in the hopper bottom framework.
  • Page 23 5. See Figure 3.4.1b, on the outside of the bin, use supplied INLET HOLE TEMPLATE. Then use a marker to mark the large 8” hole. Don’t drill small mount holes at this time. 6. See Figure 3.4.1c, use a metal cutting tool to make the hole in the hopper cone. Before proceeding with creation of other holes, lay the COLUMN HOPPER 4FT assembly inside the hopper cone and rough fit into the hole.
  • Page 24 3.4.2. Column Hopper 4ft Install 1. See Figure3.4.2a below, ensure your electric driver with ½” socket, electric drill with 9/32” bit and the 5/16 X 1” SELF-THREADING SCREWS are positioned where they can be easily reached. 2. Level the COLUMN HOPPER 4FT and drill through the hopper cone with the electric drill and 9/32”...
  • Page 25 4. See Figure 3.4.2b. Once the COLUMN HOPPER 4FT has been secured to the hopper cone, the INLET can be bolted through the hopper cone. Use an electric drill with 11/32” bit (not supplied). From the inside of the bin, drill all holes through the inlet plate.
  • Page 26 3.4.3. Wall Column Assembly, Hopper Bottom Bin Note: You will require at least one person inside and one person outside to maneuver this part Once fully assembled column is inside the hopper bin, use a minimum of 2 people to raise the part up and onto the inside bin wall. CAUTION: Ensure all safety precautions are taken as the fully assembled unit is heavy and bulky and should be handled with care.
  • Page 27 3.4.4. Wall Column Mounting, Hopper Bottom Bin CAUTION: Ensure all safety precautions are taken as the fully assembled unit is heavy and bulky and should be handled with care. 1. You will require at least one person inside and one person outside to maneuver this part Once fully assembled column is inside the hopper bin, use a minimum of 2 people to raise the part up and onto the inside bin wall.
  • Page 28 3.4.5. Hopper Fan Transition Assembly 1. Loosely assemble all components. 2. Position the fan transition assembly as indicated in the section “LOCATING COLUMNS IN HOPPER BOTTOM BINS”. 3. Use 2 people to hold FAN TRANSITION ASSEMBLY up to hopper cone to mark mount holes.
  • Page 29 3.4.6. Hopper Galvanized Fitting Installation 1. Install TEE OFFSET 12X8X8” into inlet on column on both sides of the TRANSITION. Fasten with 3=self-drilling screws each. Install the ELBOW ADJ 90deg 8” GALV into inlet on column on last 2 inlets. Fasten with 3=SELF-DRILLING SCREWS each. 2.
  • Page 30 3.4.7. Hopper Ducting Assembly 1. Install TEE OFFSET Hopper Ducting Assembly Measure and cut a length of RUBBER HOSE 12” to run between the TRANSITION AND THE TEE OFFSET 12X8X8”. 2. Measure and cut a length of RUBBER HOSE 8” to run between the TEE OFFSET 12X8X8”...

  • Page 31: Operation

    3. Before turning on the aeration fan, ensure that the bin lid is fully open. 4. Gatco highly recommends using additional roof vents to ensure that there is adequate exhausting of the air out of the bin during aeration. Use of only an open grain bin lid, in most cases, will not provide enough exhausting area.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Not allowing grain to be cooled Open bin lid and allow GrainAir down sufficiently Tube to use natural convection to remove excess heat. 7. Specifications See Gatco for specific details. MANUAL CF...

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Gatco Manufacturing (“the manufacturer”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that in the event of any defect in material or workmanship in the Cross Flow Aeration system, the subject of this warranty (“the goods”) during the warranty period mentioned below the manufacturer will provide the cover specified below.
  • Page 34 Gatco Manufacturing Physical Location: 2500 South Service Road West (south red building) Mailing Address: Box 515, Swift Current, SK, Canada, S9H 3W3 Phone: 1-306-778-3338 Fax: 1-306-778-2022 Email: sales@gatcomfg.com Website: www.gatcomfg.com MANUAL CF...

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