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VersaLoop™
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Owner's Manual
PNEG-1966
Version 1.0
Date: 11-05-14
PNEG-1966

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  • Page 1 VersaLoop™ Models: Owner’s Manual PNEG-1966 Version 1.0 Date: 11-05-14 PNEG-1966...
  • Page 2 Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Drop through Gate Assembly – Installation ..................31 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...................33 Maintenance ..........................33 VersaLoop™ – Cleanout Process ....................34 VersaLoop™ Chain – Adjustment ....................35 VersaLoop™ – Gearbox Mounting Process .................36 Troubleshooting ........................38 Chapter 7 Parts............................39 Non-Drive End Assembly ......................40 8 in. Drive End Assembly ......................42 10 in.
  • Page 4 NOTES Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety Precautions

    When necessary, you shall consider the installation location relative to electrical, fuel and water utilities. Personnel operating or working around equipment shall read this manual. This manual shall be delivered with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment. Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 6: Correct Use

    • The final installation shall be accordance with all the safety requirements outlined in this manual. • Never use the VersaLoop™ with any guards removed. • Never attempt to work on the VersaLoop™ unless the power supply to all other equipment associated with the VersaLoop™ is OFF, TAGGED and LOCKED.

  • Page 7: Cautionary Symbols

    This symbol indicates a general hazard. This symbol indicates a prohibited activity. This symbol indicates a mandatory action. Use Personal Protective Equipment • Use appropriate personal protective equipment: Respiratory Foot Protection Protection Protection Hearing Head Fall Protection Protection Protection Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...
  • Page 8 • Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. • Never service equipment while it is operating. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. • Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Replace worn or broken parts immediately. Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    Location Decal No. Decal Description 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™...

  • Page 10: 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 Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 General Information

    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. It can be used at angles, from hori- zontal position to an inclination of 60 degrees.

  • Page 12: Motor - Specifications

    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.

  • Page 13: Gearbox - Specifications

    This inspection should include, but not limited to: 1. Make sure all the covers listed in the assembly instructions are installed. 2. Check for all safety decals on the VersaLoop™ and replace if worn out, missing or illegible. The safety decals are listed in this manual.
  • Page 14 NOTES Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Operation

    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. During the operation of the VersaLoop™, one person should be in a position to monitor the operation.

  • Page 16: Versaloop™ - Shutdown

    This shall be locked whenever work is being done on the VersaLoop™. Emergency shutdown If the VersaLoop™ should be immediately shut down under load, disconnect and lockout the power source. Clear as much grain as possible and never attempt to restart the VersaLoop™ when full.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Assembly

    Assembly Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ VersaLoop™ – Typical Layout ▪ Tube Section – Assembly ▪ Gearbox and Motor – Installation ▪ Non-drive End – Installation ▪ Drive End – Installation ▪ Chain and Paddles – Installation VersaLoop™ – Typical Layout The following steps should be followed when assembling a horizontal or inclined unit.
  • Page 18 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™...

  • Page 19: Tube Section - Assembly

    9. Position the clamps (F) to the bottom of the tube (A) and tube supports (E). 10.Install bolts (G) and nuts (H) per each tube support (E) and clamp (F). 11.Repeat this procedure for securing the upper tube (I) section. Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...
  • Page 20 Chapter 4: Assembly Figure 4-3 Upper and lower tube sections Lower tube section 3/8 x 1-1/2 in. hex bolt Tube support 3/8 nut Tube clamp Upper tube section Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 21: Gearbox And Motor - Installation

    1. Locate the drive end (E) and position it on the ground or stand. 2. Locate the appropriate sized electric motor (A) with gear box (B). NOTE: Motor specification will vary depending on the VersaLoop™ angle of operation. 3. Locate the shaft side in the drive end.

  • Page 22: Non-Drive End - Installation

    5. Position the joint of the connecting band (B) so that the overhanging lip will shed water and not direct it to the tube. 6. Install the bolts (D) and nuts (E) per each connecting band (B). Figure 4-5 Installing the non-drive end Non-drive end 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. bolt Connecting band 3/8 nut Tube section Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 23: Drive End - Installation

    5. Position the joint of the connecting band (B) so that the overhanging lip will shed water and not direct it to the tube. 6. Install the bolts (D) and nuts (E) per each connecting band (B). Figure 4-6 Installing the drive end Drive end 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. bolt Connecting band 3/8 nut Tube section Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 24: Chain And Paddles - Installation

    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.
  • Page 25 3/4" when grabbed and pulled by hand. 9. Check and re-tension the chain as needed after the system has been trial run while empty. (Refer to VersaLoop™ Chain – Adjustment, page 35.) Figure 4-8 Chain and paddle assembly...
  • Page 26 NOTES Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 27: Chapter 5 Accessories

    Drive end assembly DBR-080048 8 in. standard hopper DBR-100045 10 in. standard hopper DBR-080052 8 in. angled hopper (used for 30 degree and above) DBR-100049 10 in. angled hopper (used for 30 degree and above) Flange bolt Flange nut Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 28: Discharge Spout - Installation

    10 in. 45 degree discharge spout DBR-080045-BS 8 in. 60 degree discharge spout DBR-100042-BS 10 in. 60 degree discharge spout DBR-080034-BS 8 in. 90 degree discharge spout DBR-100031-BS 10 in. 90 degree discharge spout Flange bolt Flange nut Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 29: Discharge With Gate Assembly

    3. Join tube and discharge gate together with connecting bands. 4. Slide the tube sections tightly together and space the connecting band in equal amounts on both parts of the connection. Figure 5-3 Discharge with gate assembly Direction of chain travel Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 30: Bypass Inlet - Installation

    4. Install the bypass inlet cover (F) on the bypass inlet (A) with the flange bolt (G) and nut (H). Figure 5-4 Bypass Inlet Bypass inlet 3/8 nut Tube section Bypass inlet cover Connecting band 5/16 - 18 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer 3/8 x 1-1/2 in. hex bolt 5/16 in. flange nut Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 31: Drop Through Gate Assembly - Installation

    Figure 5-5 Installing the drop through gate assembly DBR-080012 8 in. non-drive end assembly DBR-100019 10 in. non-drive end assembly RSG0912GHILR 8 in. drop through gate assembly RSG1212GHILR 10 in. drop through gate assembly Flange bolt Flange nut Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...
  • Page 32 NOTES Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 33: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    ▪ VersaLoop™ Chain – Adjustment ▪ VersaLoop™ – Gearbox Mounting Process ▪ Troubleshooting Maintenance For economical and efficient operation of the VersaLoop™, proper maintenance with lubrication has to be done periodically. Poor maintenance leads to reduced efficiency, excessive wear and increase in downtime. Important •...

  • Page 34: Versaloop™ - Cleanout Process

    • Spray a light coating of oil on the chain after a season of use. VersaLoop™ – Cleanout Process 1. To clean the dust in the drive and non-drive ends, shut down the VersaLoop ™system. 2. Remove the covers from the drive end non-drive end.

  • Page 35: Versaloop™ Chain - Adjustment

    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 rota- tion of 3/4 in.

  • Page 36: Versaloop™ - Gearbox Mounting Process

    Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 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).
  • Page 37 Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Figure 6-4 Gearbox flange assembly on the opposite side Gearbox flange Gearbox Spring pin Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    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 align- ment and center if misaligned and tighten the sprockets.

  • Page 39: Chapter 7 Parts

    Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Non-Drive End Assembly ▪ 8 in. Drive End Assembly ▪ 10 in. Drive End Assembly ▪ Chain and Paddle Assembly ▪ By Pass Inlet ▪ Intermediate Supports – Parts ▪ Drive Kits – Parts Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 40: Non-Drive End Assembly

    1/2 in. lock washer 1/2 in. flange nut S-8506 Bearing shield weldment 8081196-BS 3/8 - 16 x 1 in. flange bolt S-7485 3/8 - 16 flange nut S-9373 Shear-point danger decal 8107001 GSI logo DC-592 DC-1474 GSI decal Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...
  • Page 41 5/8 in. lock washer 5/8 in. flange nut S-9259 Bearing shield weldment 8101196-BS 3/8 - 16 x 1 in. flange bolt S-7485 3/8 - 16 flange nut S-9373 Shear-point danger decal 8107001 GSI logo DC-592 DC-1474 GSI decal Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 42: In. Drive End Assembly

    Chapter 7: Parts 8 in. Drive End Assembly Figure 7-2 8 in. drive end assembly (5-10 HP) Figure 7-3 8 in. drive end assembly (15-20 HP and 25 HP) Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...
  • Page 43 Sprocket PT1086 Take-up slide rail angle DBR-000003-BS Take-up slide rail plate DBR-000004-BS Access panel DBR-080008-BS DBR-000007 Shaft seal VersaLoop™ take-up weldment (5-10 HP) DBR-080004-BS Take-up rod assembly DBR-000017 S-8905 Bearing flange with lock collar GK1343 S-8906 Cover plate DBR-080065-BS Grate assembly...

  • Page 44: In. Drive End Assembly

    Chapter 7: Parts 10 in. Drive End Assembly Figure 7-4 10 in. drive end assembly (10 HP) Figure 7-5 10 in. drive end assembly (15-20 HP and 25-30 HP) Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...
  • Page 45 Sprocket PT1086 Take-up slide rail angle DBR-000003-BS Take-up slide rail plate DBR-000004-BS Access panel DBR-100014-BS DBR-000007 Shaft seal VersaLoop™ take-up weldment (5-10 HP) DBR-100009-BS Take-up rod assembly DBR-000017 S-8905 Bearing flange with lock collar GK2004 S-8906 Cover plate DBR-100016-BS Grate assembly...

  • Page 46: Chain And Paddle Assembly

    5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt S-9159 1/8 in. x 3/4 in. cotter pin CE-00766 Connecting link, #81 x HH with Side Plate and Cotter Pin 8081778 8 in. Heavy duty chain 8101163 10 in. Heavy duty chain Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 47: By Pass Inlet

    5/16 - 18 x 1 in. carriage bolt S-3550 5/16 in. flange nut S-10168 8 in. by pass inlet cover DBR-080063-BS 10 in. by pass inlet cover DBR-100060-BS 5/16 - 18 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer S-10260 Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 48: Intermediate Supports - Parts

    Chapter 7: Parts Intermediate Supports – Parts Figure 7-8 Intermediate supports Table 7-6 Intermediate supports – Parts 8 in. (DBR-08SPPT) 10 in. (DBR-10SPPT) Description Callout Half band DBR-080064-Y DBR-100062-Y Tube support weldment DBR-080015-Y DBR-100022-Y Hardware Kit DBR-SPPT-HDW DBR-SPPT-HDW Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 49: Drive Kits - Parts

    DBR-000023 DBR-000024 DBR-000025 Shaft Cover DBR-000026 DBR-000026 DBR-000027 DBR-000028 Hardware Kit DBR-000029 DBR-000029 DBR-000030 DBR-000031 Shaft Key stop plate DBR-000035 DBR-000035 DBR-000035 DBR-000035 DBR-000037 DBR-000037 DBR-000038 DBR-000039 Protective shaft cover DBR-080040 DBR-080040 DBR-080041 DBR-080042 * Parts not shown. Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...
  • Page 50 NOTES Pneg-1966 VersaLoop™...

  • Page 51: Gsi Group, Llc Limited Warranty

    12 months after sale to the original end-user or if a foreign sale, 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...
  • Page 52 Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.gsiag.com GSI is a worldwide brand of AGCO Corporation. Copyright © 2014 by GSI Group Printed in the USA CN #315087...

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