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Design III Series Grain Stir-Ator CSA Owner’s Manual PNEG-1156ETL Date: 06-22-12 PNEG-1156ETL...
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Patent Notice The Kalke-Murphy Grain Stir-Ator is manufactured under exclusive license for United States Patent Numbers 3580549 and 4374621. Infringing manufacturers, sellers and users are subject to prosecution in the Federal Courts. STIR-ATOR is a registered trade-mark of David Manufacturing Company. Installation Data Date of Installation: ______________________ Serial Number: _________________________...
1. Safety Safety Guidelines 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.
1. Safety Safety Instructions Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems that may be encountered by the operator and other personnel. As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards, and precautions exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area.
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1. Safety Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is in operation. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately.
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1. Safety Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone. Keep Emergency Equipment Quickly Accessible Avoid Falls Anchor the bottom of any ladder being used in a bin or silo to prevent it from slipping.
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1. Safety Wear Protective Clothing Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate Eye Protection to the job. Remove all jewelry. Gloves Tie long hair up and back. Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris. Steel-Toed Boots Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on plastic or steel parts.
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1. Safety BE A SAFE OPERATOR Familiarize yourself with the machine before operating. This will help you to CAUTION operate the Design III Stir-Ator more efficiently and obtain better quality results. 1. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual. 2. Keep all safety shields in place. 3.
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1. Safety SAFETY FIRST PAYS Read and heed all safety reminders listed below. CAUTION To perform service work on a stirring device installed in a bin: 1. Turn OFF and lock out power source. 2. A safe ladder should be used. 3.
1. Safety Operator Qualifications A. The User/Operator must be competent and experienced to operate auger equipment. Anyone who works with or around augers must have good common sense in order to be qualified. These persons must also know and meet all other qualifications, such as: i.
2. Safety Decals The decals shown below on Page 14 must be displayed as shown. Replacements are available upon request. Write to the following address: GSI Group 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL. 62510 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Please note: 1. The decals shown below are not shown in actual size.
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2. Safety Decals Rotating flighting will Flowing material will Crusted material will kill or dismember. trap and suffocate. collapse and suffocate. Keep clear of all augers. DO NOT ENTER this bin! If you must enter the bin: 1. Shut off and lock out all power. 2.
3. Specifications and Dimensions Design III Stir-Ator Overall Dimensions See Chart on Page 16 for Dimensions A, B and C. Figure 3A PNEG-1156ETL Design III Series Grain Stir-Ator CSA...
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3. Specifications and Dimensions Design III Stir-Ator Overall Dimensions (Continued) (See Figure 3A on Page 15.) Dimension “B” Dimension “C” Bin Diameter Dimension “A” DA Dimension “A” TA DA and TA DA and TA **18' 40-1/8" 114-1/2" 113" **18' 7'' 43-5/8"...
3. Specifications and Dimensions Design III Stir-Ator Figure 3B Design III Stir-Ator Standard Equipment Shipping Weights Stir-Ator weights and auger downpull are two (2) factors to consider when determining the extra stress that is placed on the drying bin wall and roof. For total weight, add Chart 1 below Chart 2 on Page 18...
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3. Specifications and Dimensions Design III Stir-Ator Standard Equipment Shipping Weights (Continued) Additional Weight with Optional Equipment 2 HP, 1 Phase Motor 33 Lbs. per Motor 2 HP, 3 Phase Motor 13 Lbs. per Motor 18' Augers 5 Lbs. per Auger 20' Augers 10 Lbs.
4. Assembly and Installation Final Inspection Check List 1. READ THE STIR-ATOR OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION. MANY SERVICE PROBLEMS WILL BE AVOIDED IF THE STIR-ATOR IS PROPERLY INSTALLED. 2. Is there at least 10-1/4" clearance from the center of the track to the lowest part of the roof and roof braces? 3.
4. Assembly and Installation Track Installation NOTE: The wall track has two (2) different hole spacings: 18-15/16" on the single and double auger units and 12-5/8" on the triple auger units. (See Figure 4A.) Figure 4A 1. The track is installed 10-1/4" distance from the eave of the bin to the center line of the track. Bins with steeply pitched or domed roofs may allow the 10-1/4"...
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4. Assembly and Installation 2. The Stir-Ator wall track is installed as follows: a. Fasten the 3 hole connector to track using a 5/16" x 1" bolt through the first hole and a 5/16" split locking washer and hex nut. (This bolt does not go through the bin.) Tighten with socket head on impact wrench.
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The closer the augers run to the bin wall, the less chance of grain spoilage. Drying in cold weather can require the use of wall liners (not sold by GSI) or air tubes (sold separately) to minimize bin wall spoilage.
(See Figure 4F and Figure 4G.) A hole in the suspension hooks is provided if bolting the hooks in position is desired. NOTE: For GSI bins larger than 33' diameter an alternate method of mounting is to attach suspension chain to intermediate center collar.
4. Assembly and Installation Figure 4H Switch Box 1. Remove bags of hardware from the switch box. Install switch box handle extension. (See Figure 4J on Page 25.) Install switch box and safety switch shut off to bin roof above the manhole opening. See Figure 4K on Page 25 for recommended mounting height and then drill the hole in the roof.
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4. Assembly and Installation Switch box Handle extension Bolt Chain clip Figure 4I Figure 4J 2. Mount the switch box and circuit breaker box using the hardware provided with disconnect box, refer to Design III Stir-Ator switch boxes and suspension parts list on Page 58.
4. Assembly and Installation Frame Rails 1. To assemble the Design III Stir-Ator, place the frame rails on two (2) sawhorses and remove the two (2) 5/16" bolts holding the frame rails together, spacing them approximately 8". 2. For Double and Triple Auger Units: Bolt outboard frame end and track unit assembly to the frame rails using six (6) 3/8"...
4. Assembly and Installation Trolley NOTE: 36' and larger double auger trolleys require the hold-down rods to be moved to the bottom hole position. This is done by removing the spring clip and pulling the rod out and reinserting it in the bottom holes from the side away from the down auger motors.
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4. Assembly and Installation 2. For Double and Triple Auger Units: Bolt inboard frame end to frame rails using six (6) 3/8" and 1" carriage bolts, 3/8" lock washers and hex nuts. The rounded side should be to the inside. Use the two (2) bottom holes.
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4. Assembly and Installation NOTE: Two (2) hole locations are provided. The upper hole is used on single auger units only, as indicated on the decal. For double and triple auger units, use the lower hole. (See Figure 4R.) Figure 4R Double and Triple Auger Position 4.
4. Assembly and Installation Yokes 1. The yoke assembly is attached to the frame rails by placing the pivot tube into the center frame support. If the pivot tube does not slide in readily, file any burrs and grease the inside of the center frame support.
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4. Assembly and Installation Figure 4V Figure 4W PNEG-1156ETL Design III Series Grain Stir-Ator CSA...
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4. Assembly and Installation 2. 36' and larger units have an additional center support yoke. Attach the top end of the support yoke to the center extension tube using a 1-3/4" spacer tube, one 3/8" x 2-1/2" hex head bolt and hex lock nut. Locate approximately 4"...
4. Assembly and Installation Swing Arm Swing arm is spring loaded. Extreme care must be exercised when cutting the shipping zip ties loose to avoid possibility of personal or bodily injury, as arm will CAUTION snap back when freed. 1. Carefully remove the zip tie that are holding cord to swing arm. Junction Box 1.
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4. Assembly and Installation 2. After making electrical connections, replace cover screw. Secure electrical wires to wire support rod using two (2) wire ties. Trim excess. (See Figure 4AA and Figure 4AB.) Figure 4AA Junction Box Wiring Diagram - 1 Phase Figure 4AB Junction Box Wiring Diagram - 3 Phase PNEG-1156ETL Design III Series Grain Stir-Ator CSA...
4. Assembly and Installation Trolley Drive Arm to Cable 1. Connect trolley drive arm to cable connector using one 1/4" SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers standard) flat washer and 5/32" x 1" cotter pin. (See Figure 4AC and Figure 4AD.) Be sure cable connector is as shown in Figure...
4. Assembly and Installation Center Suspension System 1. The Center Suspension System: Double auger units use a single piece square tube. The triple auger units use a two (2) piece square tube “T” assembly. 2. For Double Auger Units: Place the attachment link on the single suspension tube into the welded clevis provided on the yoke head.
4. Assembly and Installation Track Gear Motor 1. Cut lead-in wire loose from yoke pipe by cutting the zip tie. Be careful not to damage the wire. 2. Unwrap gear motor wire from the yoke tube and strip the end. Remove the fuse cover from the junction box using a phillips screwdriver.
4. Assembly and Installation Lifting Stir-Ator 1. The Stir-Ator is now ready to be lifted into position. Use a chain hoist, winch or block and tackle. At the center, use the center lift hook on top of the suspension tee. (See Figure 4AI.) Figure 4AI 2.
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4. Assembly and Installation 3. Always fasten the trolley securely with vise grips or another suitable tool so that it cannot roll back and forth on the frame rails. Keeping the trolley toward the center of the bin will make lifting the Stir-Ator track unit into place easier.
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4. Assembly and Installation 4. When the suspension bar is about 16" above the eave height, the ends of the suspension chains should be placed through loops and around the tube ends and hooked back on the main strand with the “S”...
4. Assembly and Installation 6. The unit should be hung slightly higher at the center than at the bin wall. Stand at a right angle to the frame rails and sight along them and across to the wall track. When the center height is properly positioned, the frame should be 1"...
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4. Assembly and Installation 3. Use the shut off support chain(s) to hold the shut off chain so that there is adequate clearance between the shut off chain and the Stir-Ator as it travels underneath. (See Figure 4AQ.) Design III Stir-Ator Figure 4AQ 4.
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4. Assembly and Installation Figure 4AS The lead-in wire from the Stir-Ator to the switch box must be longer and looser than the shut off chain itself. Should the Stir-Ator malfunction and engage the shut off, this prevents the lead-in wire from being torn from the switch box which could WARNING result in serious electrical shock.
The Stir-Ator augers should clear the drying floor by 3" for bins up to 30' and 4" for bins 33' and over. If a grain flow system or bin sweep is installed or to be installed, refer to the owner’s manual for those products or contact your dealer or The GSI Group for auger floor clearance specifications. (See Figure 4AU on Page 45.)
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4. Assembly and Installation The overall size and dimension chart can be useful for cutting the Stir-Ator auger to the proper length. (See Figure 4AU.) Figure 4AU Design III Stir-Ator - Overall Size and Dimensions NOTE: DMC has a one-season warranty on its down augers up to 22' long. DMC offers no warranty on 24' long down augers.
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4. Assembly and Installation Cutting Augers NOTE: When shortening a down auger, cut from the bottom and be sure the flighting is re-welded properly before cutting the auger. Cutting the auger from the top will void the warranty. 1. Stir-Ator down augers are manufactured to allow them to be cut to the required length by cutting them from the bottom end instead of the top.
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4. Assembly and Installation Slide the auger into the stub and align the holes in the stub shaft and the auger shaft. Place the auger clamp with the spring pin over the holes so the spring pin is inserted into the auger. Evenly torque the clamp bolts to 140 ft.-lbs.
5. Operation Start-Up Procedure (Full Bin) 1. First, with the power turned “OFF” at the switch box under the bin roof, turn power “ON” at the panel on the ground. Start the unit with the switch box under the bin roof. If the augers are not set too tightly in the grain, the Stir-Ator will run.
5. Operation Track Unit Drive Sprocket The Design III Stir-Ator has the versatility to adapt to the changes in the physical characteristics of the grain. The roller chain sprocket on the gear motor is connected to the track drive wheel by means of the roller chain.
5. Operation Stir-Guard Option Installation Instructions 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Remove the two (2) long swivel covers on the Stir-Ator yoke swivel housing. 3. For 230 volt units, remove the two (2) self-tapping screws on the top of the swivel yoke enclosure. Position the solid state module #2EL1207 inside the top of the yoke swivel housing with the five (5) terminals on the module pointing toward the Stir-Ator swivel.
5. Operation Drying Guide NOTE: Drying in grain depths of over 18' is not advised. The recommendations below are for drying bins without wall-liners or air tubes. If such equipment is used, higher temperatures can be used without worry of bin wall moisture. Consequently, a faster fill rate also can be utilized.
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5. Operation **Number of Stir-Ator Augers Versus Fan and Heater Sizes below on Page 53 charts are based on ambient air temperature of 50°F, 60% relative humidity, 16' (4.9 m) of corn and 7%-12% moisture removal (23.5%-16% final moisture). This chart is designed as a guide only.
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5. Operation Natural Air - Corn-16' Bin Size Fan HP Static Pressure CFM Per BU Auger Required 1 HP-18" 3800 4600 6600 1 HP-18" 4300 5100 8100 9100 10.0 9200 5300 9200 10200 10 C 11000 10.0 11300 12.5 12000 10100 10900 10 C...
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NOTES PNEG-1156ETL Design III Series Grain Stir-Ator CSA...
6. Parts List 1. Design III Stir-Ator Track Unit (See Pages 56 and 57.) 2. Design III Stir-Ator Switch Boxes and Suspension (See Pages 58 and 59.) 3. Design III Stir-Ator Yoke (See Pages 60-63.) 4. Design III Stir-Ator Double Auger Trolley (See Pages 64, 66-68.) 5.
6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Track Unit Design III Stir-Ator Track Unit Parts List Ref # Part # Description Double Auger Triple Auger 106C074 Bin Wall Track (12-5/8" Spacing) (Triple) (Specify Bin Diameter) 106C073 Bin Wall Track (19" Spacing) (Single-Double) (Specify Bin Diameter) 103C0038 Track Connector (Specify Bin Diameter) 104C2026...
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6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Track Unit Parts List (Continued) Ref # Part # Description Double Auger Triple Auger 106C038 Outboard Frame End 106C046 Cord Clip 106C048-XXXX Right Frame Rail (Single) 14' to 48' (Specify Bin Diameter) 106C049-XXXX Left Frame Rail (Single) 14' to 48' (Specify Bin Diameter) 106C055-XXXX Right Frame Rail (Double) 18' to 36' (Specify Bin Diameter) 106C056-XXXX Left Frame Rail (Double) 18' to 36' (Specify Bin Diameter) 106C058-XXXX Right Frame Rail (Triple) 21' to 36' (Specify Bin Diameter)
6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Switch Boxes and Suspension 0.397" 255 258 259 260 0.957" Design III Stir-Ator Switch Boxes and Suspension Parts List Ref # Part # Description Double Auger Triple Auger 106A076 Suspension Hook (Single-Double) 106A074-2400 Suspension Chain (Single-Double) 1400-2400 106A074-3000 Suspension Chain (Single-Double) 2401-3000 106A074-3900...
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6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Switch Boxes and Suspension Parts List (Continued) Ref # Part # Description Double Auger Triple Auger 105A0051 Center Suspension Tee Bar (Triple) 105A0052 Center Suspension Cross Bar Tube (Triple) 106A077 Suspension Hook (Triple) 106A075-2400 Center Suspension Chain (Triple) 2100-2400 106A075-3000 Center Suspension Chain (Triple) 2401-3000...
6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Yoke PNEG-1156ETL Design III Series Grain Stir-Ator CSA...
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6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Yoke Parts List Ref # Part # Description Double Auger Triple Auger 103A0003 Junction Box Cover 103A0049 12'' Pulley with Drive Link 103A0069 End Yoke Idler 103A0070 Cable Tube 103E0012 Insulating Washer, 1/16'' 104A0014 Center Pivot Flanged Bushing 104A0015 Center Pivot Thrust Bearing...
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6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Yoke Parts List (Continued) Ref # Part # Description Double Auger Triple Auger 106C059-XXXX Left Frame Rail (Triple) 21' to 36' (Specify Bin Diameter) 106C061-XXXX Right Frame Rail (Double-Triple) 36' to 48' 106C062-XXXX Left Frame Rail (Double-Triple) 36' to 48' PT0235 Ball Bushing, 7/8'' PT0421...
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6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Yoke Parts List (Continued) Ref # Part # Description Double Auger Triple Auger 3FH0837 Machinery Bushing, 1-3/8'' O.D. x 7/8'' I.D. x 18 Gauge 3FH-0900 Spring Pin, 1/4'' x 7/8'' S-2120 Flat Washer, 1/2'' SAE S-3674 Rivet Washer, 3/16'' S-8762...
6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Triple Auger Trolley PNEG-1156ETL Design III Series Grain Stir-Ator CSA...
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6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Double and Triple Auger Trolley Parts List Ref # Part # Description Double Auger Triple Auger 103B0012 Mercury Switch Holder Bracket 103B0015 16' Plain Auger 103B0016 16' Hard-Surfaced Auger 105B0076 5/16'' x 3/8'' Set Screw with Adhesive 105B0079 18' Regular Auger 105B0080...
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6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Double and Triple Auger Trolley Parts List (Continued) Ref # Part # Description Double Auger Triple Auger 106B198 10'' Pulley Spacer 106C035 3/8'' x 1-1/4'' Shoulder Bolt 106E205 Bracket - Right Junction Box Assembly CSA 106E207 Bracket - Left Junction Box Assembly CSA 106E120...
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6. Parts List Design III Stir-Ator Double and Triple Auger Trolley Parts List (Continued) Ref # Part # Description Double Auger Triple Auger S-236 Lock Washer, 1/2'' 3FH0828 Machinery Bushing, 1-1/4'' O.D. x 3/4'' I.D. x 14 Gauge 3FH0851 Plastic Flat Washer, 29/32'' O.D. x 1/2'' I.D. x 5/64'' Flat Washer, 5/16'' S-845 27' 1'' to 35' 11''...
6. Parts List DMC 230V - Gear Motor (502A0040) DMC 230V - Gear Motor (502A0040) Parts List (NOTE: This gear motor is not used any more in production since February 2011.) Ref # Part # Description 502A0025 Gear Case Assembly 502A0006 Gear Assembly, 15T and 63T 502A0026...
6. Parts List DMC 440V - Gear Motor (502A0045) DMC 440V - Gear Motor (502A0045) Parts List (NOTE: This gear motor no longer used in new production beginning October 2008.) Ref # Part # Description 501A0016 Gear Assembly, 18T and 60T 501A0017 Gear, 80T 501A0018...
7. Service and Maintenance Cable Tension To adjust the Stir-Ator cable tension, stop the unit so the trolley is not at the bin wall. Use the two (2) 3/8" nuts to adjust the cable idler in or out to increase or decrease the tension on the cable. (See Figures 7A, 7B and 7C.) Figure 7A...
7. Service and Maintenance Trolley Drive Link Continuous stirring at any fixed distance from the center of the bin can be done by the use of the center trolley drive link. To use this feature, run the trolley to the desired location, unhook the link going through the drive sheave and hook the drive link to one of the hook slots above the sheave.
7. Service and Maintenance Tilt Switch The solid state electronic tilt switch controls the trail-back of the auger in the direction of travel around the bin. This switch is set at the factory for normal trail-back and should stop the movement of the machine when the bottom of a 16' auger is 14"-20"...
7. Service and Maintenance Safety Shut Off Switch The automatic shut off chain is for safety. It is designed to shut off the electrical power to the unit should the trolley or swivel unit bind up, preventing normal travel of the Stir-Ator. To properly attach, hook the chain end with the open loop to the “S”...
8. Troubleshooting Design III Stir-Ator Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause/Potential Solution 1. Main power is not ON. 2. Contactor in swivel box is bad. (Replace.) 3. Contacts in contactor are dirty or burned. (Clean or replace.) 4. Swivel straps are loose or broken. (Replace strap or clip.) 1.
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8. Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause/Potential Solution 1. Stir-Ator not advancing around the bin. 2. Stir-Guard microswitch acutator roller out of adjustment. (See Stir-Guard Operation on Page 49.) 3. Excessive moisture on switch shorting out microswitch leads. (Dry and seal 5. Unit stops after 45 minutes, Stir-Guard with silicone caulk.) turned the unit off.
14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier. The end-user’s sole remedy (and GSI’s only obligation) is to repair or replace, at GSI’s option and expense, products that in GSI’s judgment, contain a material defect in materials or workmanship.
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