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VersaLoop™ Models: 8", 10" AND 12" Owner’s Manual PNEG-1966 Version 5.0 Date: 01-07-21 PNEG-1966...
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All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. PNEG-1966 VersaLoop™...
Safety Precautions Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Safety Guidelines ▪ Correct Use ▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions ▪ Safety Cautions ▪ Safety Decals ▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet Safety Guidelines Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the operator and other personnel when using this equipment.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Correct Use Incorrect use can be extremely dangerous. Moving chain, paddles, pulleys and shafts can cause serious injury and kill. WARNING • VersaLoop™ is for conveying whole agricultural seeds and grains only. Any other use is prohibited. •...
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Cautionary Symbol Definitions Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols Symbol Description...
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Cautions Use Personal Protective Equipment • Use appropriate personal protective equipment: Respiratory Foot Protection Protection Protection Hearing Head Fall Protection Protection Protection Hand Protection • Wear clothing appropriate to the job. • Remove all jewelry. •...
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Operate Motor Properly • All electrical connections must be made in accordance with applicable local codes (National Electrical Code for the US, Canadian Electric Code, or EN60204 along with applicable European Directives for Europe). Make sure equipment and bins are properly grounded.
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Stay Clear of Hoisted Equipment • Always use proper lifting or hoisting equipment when assem- bling or disassembling equipment • Do not walk or stand under hoisted equipment. • Always use sturdy and stable supports when needed for installation.
Location Decal No. Decal Description All access Shear point danger decal 8017001 panels To replace a damaged or missing decal, contact us to receive a free replacement. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510 Tel: 1-217-226-4421 PNEG-1966 VersaLoop™...
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Sign-off Sheet Below is a sign-off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. Date Employee Name Supervisor Name...
General Information Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ VersaLoop™– Information ▪ Motor – Specifications ▪ Recommended Motor Overload Protection ▪ VersaLoop™ – Inspection VersaLoop™– Information The VersaLoop™ is a chain and paddle conveyor moving through two tube sections. It is used for loading and unloading a wide range of free flowing materials with a single drive.
Chapter 2: General Information Maximum Span Length Refer to the following table for the maximum span length based on the pipe diameter and pipe material. Max Span (ft.) Wall Thickness Pipe Diameter 14 ga 12 ga (Standard) 10 ga 7 ga 8 in.
Chapter 2: General Information Maximum 12 in. Lengths (Feet) Degree of Incline Required HP Horizontal Recommended Motor Overload Protection To protect the gearbox and motor from extreme overload situations, follow the below chart when sizing the electrical circuit for the VersaLoop™. The circuit breakers should be sized based on the below charts and appropriate electrical codes.
Operation Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Start-up and Break-in Guidelines ▪ VersaLoop™ – Standard Operation ▪ VersaLoop™ – Shutdown Start-up and Break-in Guidelines It is essential to inspect the VersaLoop™ and drive components before adding power and to know how to shut down in an emergency.
Chapter 3: Operation VersaLoop™ – Shutdown Normal shutdown Make sure that the hopper is empty before stopping the unit. Before the operator leaves the work area, the power source should be locked out. If the operator must leave the work area, or whenever servicing or adjusting, the VersaLoop™...
Assembly Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ VersaLoop™ – Typical Layout ▪ Tube Section – Assembly ▪ Gearbox and Motor – Installation ▪ Gearbox Mounting Positions ▪ Non-drive End – Installation ▪ Drive End – Installation ▪ Chain and Paddles – Installation VersaLoop™...
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Chapter 4: Assembly Figure 4-1 Typical layout Drive end Gearbox Non-drive end Tube clamp Tube section Connecting band Motor Tube support PNEG-1966 VersaLoop™...
Chapter 4: Assembly Tube Section – Assembly 1. Center the connecting band (B) over the tube section (A) connections. 2. Position the connecting band (B) with the joint to the side of the tube (A). 3. Position the joint of the connecting band (B) so that the overhanging lip will shed water and not direct it to the tube (A).
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Chapter 4: Assembly 6. Locate an area on open level ground accessible to chain hoist or other lifting devices where the VersaLoop™ assembly can be laid out full length. 7. Position the tube supports (E) at regular intervals (no more than 10 ft. on center) on the open level ground.
Chapter 4: Assembly Gearbox and Motor – Installation Before You Begin NOTE: For detailed mounting instructions, refer to gearbox mounting positions. NOTE: For more information, refer to Dodge manuals shipped with reducer. 1. Locate the drive end (E) and position it on the ground or stand. 2.
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Chapter 4: Assembly Figure 4-7 Vertical breather kit (MTA4-MTA8) Expansion chamber Oil sight gauge 3/4 x 1/2 in. hex bushing 3/4 x 2-1/4 in. pipe nipple 3/4 in. pipe tee • Replace top oil plug on reducer with assembled vertical breather kit. •...
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Chapter 4: Assembly Bushing Cover Installation 1. Insert bolts through washers. 2. Hold bushing cover up to reducer face and align holes in cover to threaded holes in reducer face. 3. Insert bolts through cover and thread into holes in reducer. 4.
Chapter 4: Assembly Non-drive End – Installation What You Should Know IMPORTANT: The orientation of the drive and non-drive ends will depend on the direction of the chain travel. The square openings will be opposite of each other. For example, if the square opening of the drive end is on the top, then the square opening of the non-drive end will be on the bottom.
Chapter 4: Assembly Drive End – Installation What You Should Know IMPORTANT: The orientation of the drive and non-drive ends will depend on the direction of the chain travel. The square openings will be opposite of each other. For example, if the square opening of the drive end is on the top, then the square opening of the non-drive end will be on the bottom.
Chapter 4: Assembly Chain and Paddles – Installation Before You Begin The chain is shipped in 10 ft. lengths and needs to be spliced as required. The direction of the chain is dependent upon the setup of the VersaLoop™. NOTE: Make sure to bend the ends of the cotter pins as shown to prevent them from working loose and causing the chain to break.
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Chapter 4: Assembly 4. Loosen the adjusting screws in the drive end all the way (towards the tube) and connect the final chain link. 5. Tighten the chain by turning the adjusting screws clockwise; adjust each side equally to keep the sprocket shaft square with the housing.
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Chapter 4: Assembly Figure 4-13 Chain and paddle assembly for 12 in. Chain 5/16 in. flat washer Paddle 5/16 in. stover nut 5/16 x 1-1/4 in. flange bolt Paddle attachment bracket PNEG-1966 VersaLoop™...
Chapter 5: Accessories Discharge Spout – Installation 1. Position the discharge spout (B or C or D) to the bottom of the non-drive or drive discharge end (A) in the correct orientation. 2. Install flange bolts (E) and flange nuts (F) to secure the discharge spout. NOTE: Install the discharge spout depending on the application (non-drive end shown for reference).
Chapter 5: Accessories Discharge with Gate Assembly What You Should Know The discharge with gate is designed for chain travel in only one direction (A). Make sure it is oriented properly by referring the decal on the discharge end. Operating in the wrong direction can cause paddle damage.
Chapter 5: Accessories Bypass Inlet – Installation Before You Begin Locate the desired location for the bypass inlet assembly. It may be necessary to cut exact lengths of the tube sections to install the bypass inlet assembly. NOTE: When cutting tubes to exact length, the ends must be cut square and any burrs on the ends must be removed by chamfering the inside diameter.
Chapter 5: Accessories Drop through Gate Assembly – Installation 1. Position the drop through gate assembly (A) to the bottom of the non-drive or drive discharge end (B) in the correct orientation. 2. Install flange bolts (C) and flange nuts (D) to secure the drop through gate assembly (A) to the discharge end (B) spout.
Chapter 5: Accessories Chain Maintenance – Installation 1. Center the chain maintenance (A) over the tube section (B). 2. Install the chain maintenance cover (C) on the chain maintenance (A) with 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolts (D) and 3/8 in. flange nuts (E). 3.
Chapter 5: Accessories Mid Span Support – Installation 1. Align the mid span support (A) to the mounting foot bracket (B). 2. Install 3/4 x 2 in. bolts (C) to the mid span support (A) and tighten the 3/4 in. nylock nuts (D) with the mounting foot bracket (B) Figure 5-7 Mid span support Mid span support assembly...
Chapter 5: Accessories Bend Section – Installation What You Should Know IMPORTANT: It is recommended that a system with a bend section be driven from the discharge end. The orientation of the drive end, non-drive end and the bend section will depend on the direction of the chain travel.
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Chapter 5: Accessories 6. Position the connecting band (C) on the tubes in the bend section (B) (upper and lower tubes). 7. Join the tube section assembly (F) tubes to the tube sections in the bend section (B) (upper and lower tubes).
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Chapter 5: Accessories 10.Install one bracket (L) to each side at the bottom of the bend section (B) using 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolts (K) and 3/8 in. flange nuts (J). 11.Position the support stand (G) and the half band (H) around the lower tube of the bend section (B) and secure using 3/8 x 1-1/2 in.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Maintenance ▪ VersaLoop™ – Cleanout Process ▪ VersaLoop™ Chain – Adjustment ▪ Screw Conveyor Adapter and Drive Shaft Assembly ▪ Lubrication ▪ Troubleshooting Maintenance For economical and efficient operation of the VersaLoop™, proper maintenance with lubrication has to be done periodically.
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Gearbox • Inspect regularly for any external damage. • Inspect annually for any oil leakage. • Refer to Dodge specifications. Chain and Paddles • Check for proper chain tension. • The chain has connecting links spaced every 10 ft. Make sure that they are securely fastened and the cotter pins are bent back correctly.
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting VersaLoop™ Chain – Adjustment 1. To check VersaLoop™ chain tension, open the drive end covers and grasp one of the paddles at the intake end to rotate it up towards the chain. Proper chain tension should allow only a minimum rotation of 3/4 in.
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Screw Conveyor Adapter and Drive Shaft Assembly 1. Position screw conveyor adapter (A) on the reducer output hub so that the small end (end with four drilled holes) rests on reducer. The approximate 1/8 in. (3 mm) piloting projection should locate in the output seal bore next to the auxiliary seal.
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Lubrication NOTE: Because reducer is shipped without oil, it is necessary to add the proper amount of oil before operating reducer. Use a high-grade petroleum base rust and oxidation inhibited (R and O) gear oil. Follow instructions on reducer warning tags, and in the installation manual. Under average industrial operating conditions, the lubricant should be changed every 2500 hours of operation or every 6 months, whichever occurs first.
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Noise from the VersaLoop™ • Chain may be loose. Check chain tension and adjust if necessary. • Sprockets at the drive and non-drive end may not be in line or not properly tightened. Check for alignment and center if misaligned and tighten the sprockets.
Parts Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Non-Drive End Assembly ▪ Drive End Assembly ▪ 30 Degree Bend Section Assembly ▪ 45 Degree Bend Section Assembly ▪ Chain and Paddle Assembly ▪ Bypass Inlet ▪ Intermediate Supports ▪ Drive Kits – Parts ▪...
Chapter 7: Parts 30 Degree Bend Section Assembly Figure 7-3 30 degree bend section assembly parts PNEG-1966 VersaLoop™...
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Chapter 7: Parts Table 7-5 30 degree bend section assembly parts list Description Ref # Part Number Weldment, Front Side, Painted, 8" 30 Degree - Bin Silver DBR-080128-BS Weldment, Front Side, Painted, 10" 30 Degree - Bin Silver DBR-100150-BS Weldment, Front Side, Painted, 12" 30 Degree - Bin Silver DBR-120178-BS Weldment, Rear Side, Painted, 8"...
Chapter 7: Parts 45 Degree Bend Section Assembly Figure 7-4 45 degree bend section assembly parts PNEG-1966 VersaLoop™...
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Chapter 7: Parts Table 7-6 45 degree bend section assembly parts list Description Ref # Part Number Weldment, Front Side, Painted, 8" 45 Degree - Bin Silver DBR-080153-BS Weldment, Front Side, Painted, 10" 45 Degree - Bin Silver DBR-100152-BS Weldment, Front Side, Painted, 12" 45 Degree - Bin Silver DBR-120152-BS Weldment, Rear Side, Painted, 8"...
Chapter 7: Parts Chain and Paddle Assembly Figure 7-5 8" and 10" chain and paddle assembly parts Table 7-7 8" and 10" chain and paddle assembly parts list Description Ref # Part Number 8081145 Paddle, 8" Chain Loop, UHMW 8101145 Paddle, 10"...
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Chapter 7: Parts Figure 7-6 12" chain and paddle assembly parts Table 7-8 12" chain and paddle assembly parts list Description Ref # Part Number 8120140 Chain with Bracket 12' 81 x HH with Connection Link 8120139 Paddle, 12" Chain Loop UHMW S-8135 Bolt, Flange 5/16"-18 x 1-1/4"...
Chapter 7: Parts Intermediate Supports Figure 7-8 Intermediate supports parts Table 7-10 Intermediate supports parts list 8 in. 10 in. 12 in. Description Ref # (DBR-08SPPT) (DBR-10SPPT) (DBR-12SPPT) Half Band DBR-080064-Y DBR-100062-Y DBR-120115-Y Tube Support Weldment DBR-080015-Y DBR-100022-Y DBR-120070-Y Hardware Kit DBR-SPPT-HDW DBR-SPPT-HDW DBR-SPPT-HDW...
Chapter 7: Parts Mid Span Support Assembly Figure 7-11 Mid span support assembly parts Table 7-14 Mid span support assembly parts list Description Ref # Part Number Weldment, 8" Mid-Span Support DBR-080068-BS Weldment, 10" Mid-Span Support DBR-100063-BS Weldment, 12" Mid-Span Support DBR-120109-BS Bracket, 8"-12"...
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Appendix Refer below for information of VersaLoop™, that is used prior to April 2016. Gearbox Specifications Recommended Oil for Gearbox (5-30 HP) Mineral oil (ISO/SAE) equivalent to the list in the chart, should be used. Temperature (°C) SHELL ESSO MOBIL CASTROL ISO/SAE SPAR-...
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Chapter 8: Appendix Gearbox and Motor - Installation NOTE: If opposite drive side is required, refer Gearbox Mounting Process. 1. Locate the drive end (E) and position it on the ground or stand. 2. Locate the appropriate sized electric motor (A) with gearbox (B). NOTE: Motor specification will vary depending on the VersaLoop™...
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Chapter 8: Appendix VersaLoop™ - Gearbox Mounting Process The following steps should be followed when assembling the gearbox on the opposite side to the drive end. 1. Remove socket cap screws attaching the gearbox flange to the gearbox and set aside (needed for opposite side mounting).
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Chapter 8: Appendix Figure 8-3 Gearbox flange assembly on the opposite side Gearbox flange Gearbox Spring pin PNEG-1966 VersaLoop™...
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Chapter 8: Appendix Drive Kits - Parts Figure 8-4 Drive kits - parts for 5 HP, 10 HP, 15-20 HP and 25-30 HP Table 8-2 Drive kits - parts for 5 HP, 10 HP, 15-20 HP and 25-30 HP Drive Kits Description Callout DBR-000029...
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12 months from the date of shipment (or, if shipped by vessel, 14 months from the date of arrival at the port of discharge). If, in GSI’s sole judgment, a product is found to have a defect in materials and/or workmanship, GSI will, at its own option and expense, repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price.
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