Summary of Contents for HI GrainSaver U-Trough PS-001
- Page 1 U-Trough Power Sweep Installation & Operator’s Manual This manual applies to: U-Trough: Bin Diameters: 19’, 21’, 24’, 27’, 30’, 33’, Powersweep 36’, 29’, 42’, 45’, 48’, 54’, 60’, 72’, 78’ Unload...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. Introduction .......................4 1.1. Intended Use ....................4 1.1.1 Misuse ....................4 2. Safety .........................5 2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words............5 2.2. General Product Safety ..................6 2.3. Rotating Flighting Safety ................6 2.4. Rotating Parts Safety ..................6 2.5. Work Area Safety ...................6 2.6. - Page 3 5. Maintenance ......................24 5.1. Maintenance Safety ..................24 5.2. Maintenance Schedule ................. 24 5.3. Visually Inspect the Equipment ..............25 5.4. Inspect Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings ............25 5.5. Clean and Wash the Equipment ..............25 5.6. Check the Gearbox Oil ................. 26 5.7.
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Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Grain Saver U-Trough Powersweep System. This equipment will allow safe and efficient operation when you read and follow all of the instructions contained in this manual. With proper care, your powersweep will provide you with many years of trouble-free operation. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to review with new personnel. -
Page 5: Safety
2. Safety 2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that follows, and inform others. -
Page 6: Rotating Flighting Safety
2.3. Rotating Flighting Safety • KEEP AWAY from rotating flighting. • DO NOT remove or modify flighting guards, doors, or covers. Keep in good working order. Have replaced if damaged. • DO NOT operate the bin unload without all guards, doors, and covers in place. -
Page 7: Bin Entry Safety
2.8. Bin Entry Safety The information in this section applies to entry through any access point. Always try to work and solve problems without entering a bin. If you must enter the bin, follow the safety information below to safely enter through the roof or door: •... -
Page 8: Bin Entrapment
2.10. Bin Entrapment It takes more than 1000 lb (4.5kN) of force to remove someone buried below the surface. The following sections cover common ways a person gets submerged or trapped: 2.10.1 Flowing Grain • Grain flows in a funnel-shaped path when unloading. This vortex of grain behaves very much like a water drain. -
Page 9: Collapse Of Bridged Grain
2.10.2 Collapse of Bridged Grain • Grain can “bridge” across a bin, creating an empty air space below. A person can easily break through this bridge and become trapped, risking suffocation. • To identify bridged grain, look for a funnel shape on the surface of the grain after having removed some of the grain. - Page 10 Figure 3. Suffocation Hazards from a Vertical Grain Wall 2.11. Combustible Dust The powersweep has been designed for safe use in areas where hazards due to com- bustible dust may potentially occur. Minimize the risk of a dust explosion by following the preventive measures below.
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Page 11: Drives And Lockout Safety
• Do not use anything around or inside the equipment that may produce a flame, such as a match, a lighter, or anything that may produce a shower of sparks, such as a grinder or power saw, unless the air is free of dust and all dust deposits have been removed from the work area, or the work area is wet such that dust cannot be dispersed in the air and smoldering processes from sparks cannot develop. -
Page 12: Hydraulic Motor Safety
2.12.1 Hydraulic Motor Safety Power Source • Refer to the rules and regulations applicable to the power source operating your hydraulic drive. • Do not connect or disconnect hydraulic lines while system is under pressure. • Keep all hydraulic lines away from moving parts and pinch points. •... -
Page 13: Safety Equipment
Hearing Protection • Wear ear protection to prevent hearing damage. 2.14. Safety Equipment The following safety equipment should be kept on site: Fire Extinguisher • Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a highly visible and accessible place. -
Page 14: Safety Decals
2.15. Safety Decals • Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible. • Replaced parts must display the same decal(s) as the original part. • Replacement safety decals are available free of charge from your distributor, dealer, or factory as applicable. 2.15.1 Decal Installation/Replacement 1. - Page 15 Note: Decal location same in incline discharge Part Number Discription PS-002...
- Page 16 Part Number Discription PS-001 PS-006...
- Page 17 Part Number Discription PS-003 PS-004 PS-005...
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Page 18: Installation
3. Installation Your Grain Saver™ Power Sweep System is completely assembled and is ready for in- stallation in your new concrete foundation, or in your new existing conventional drying, natural air drying or other style aeration / drying system. To install Power Sweep System in a concrete foundation: A. - Page 19 To Install Power Sweep System in Drying, Aeration or Full Floor Systems: A. Locate the area where the tube is to exit the bin wall. Using the rodent cover as a tem- plate cut the hole just large enough to allow for the tube and flange to pass through with mini- mal clearance.
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Page 20: Operation
4. Operation Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 4.1. Operation Safety • Keep away from rotating and moving parts, including the auger flighting, drive components, shafts, and bearings. -
Page 21: Before Filling The Bin With Grain
4.3. Before Filling the Bin with Grain Following this list will prevent problems that may otherwise occur during the unloading process. 1. Lock out all power to bin and all equipment before servicing 2. Check for damage or unusual wear, especially on flighting, bearings, and drive wheel 3. -
Page 22: Emergency Shutdown
Unload Grain From the Intermediate Sumps 1. When grain flow from the center sump stops flowing from the discharge, open intermediate sump(s) half- way. 2. Monitor grain flow for consistency before opening intermediate sump(s) any further. 3. After grain has stopped flowing into intermediate sump(s), shut down and lock out all power to the bin un- load system. -
Page 23: Restarting With Full Underfloor Auger
4.6. Restarting with Full Underfloor Auger When the bin unload system is shut down inadvertently or due to an emergency, the system may still be filled with grain. 1. Lock out power and remove as much of the grain as possible from the bin unload system using a grain vac or other tool. -
Page 24: Maintenance
5. Maintenance Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 5.1. Maintenance Safety • Keep components in good condition. Follow the maintenance procedures. • Ensure the service area is clean, dry, and has sufficient lighting. •... -
Page 25: Visually Inspect The Equipment
5.3. Visually Inspect the Equipment Lock out power before inspecting. Check the following during a visual inspection: 1. Ensure all guards are in place and in good working order. 2. Examine the Powersweep for damage or unusual wear. 3. Check tightness of bolts/nuts, fasteners, and hardware (re-torque if necessary). 4. -
Page 26: Check The Gearbox Oil
5.6. Check the Gearbox Oil 1. Remove sweep from lower gearbox 2. Remove access panel at center to expose lower gearbox. 3. Remove vent plug to check gearbox oil level. 4. Maintain oil level at half full (center of cross shaft) with 90W or equivalent gear oil, adding as necessary. 5. -
Page 27: Align The Drive Belts
5.9. Align the Drive Belts 1. Lay a straight edge across the pulley faces to check the alignment. 2. Use the pulley hub to move the pulley to the required position for alignment. 3. Tighten the hub bolts to secure pulley on the drive shaft. 4. -
Page 28: Adjust The Bin Sweep Backboard
Replacing the drive wheel rubber tread: 5.12. Adjust the Bin Sweep Backboard The bin sweep backboard should not normally require adjustment. The backboard can be adjusted in cases where the bin sweep is leaving grain on the bin floor or if the backboard gets stuck on the bin floor. To adjust, loosen the bolts/nuts (1, 2) as shown in the below figures, then tilt the backboard up or down to the desired height. -
Page 29: Removing The Underfloor Auger Flighting
5.13. Removing the Underfloor Auger Flighting In certain circumstances (such as general maintenance or troubleshooting), it may be required to remove the underfloor auger flighting To Remove the Flighting: 1. Shut down and lock out power to the powersweep system. 2. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
6. Troubleshooting Shut down and lock out all power sources before diagnosing any of the causes or attempting any of the solutions below In the following section, we have listed some causes and solutions to some of the problems you may encoun- ter. - Page 31 Problem Cause Solution Sweep stops travelling around Sweep isn’t adjusted correctly Adjust sweep in 2 places: Drive the bin and is hitting a high spot on the wheel and upper gearbox plate aeration floor Sweep drive wheel isn’t func- Ensure all bolts are in place and tioning properly (stripped gears, tightened, sprocket and gears sheared bolts, loose bearing...
- Page 32 Problem Cause Solution Sweep will not turn or is noisy This is normal, and the grain No solution needed. Part of will be swept up on the second normal operation pass of the sweep Sweep is knocking Gearbox adjustment is incorrect Check to ensure adjustment is correct and gearbox is fully engaged Belt is moving, motor is running,...
- Page 33 Problem Cause Solution Underfloor flighting is noisy Flighting connection to power- Remove flange connector bolts head shaft is loose and pull out the flighting and ensure all hardware is tightened Center gearbox spline connec- Ensure gearbox is set straight tion is not straight into the u-trough Flighting is bent Remove underfloor flighting.
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Page 34: Specifications
7. Specifications 7.1. Mechanical... -
Page 35: Power Requirements
7.2. Power Requirements Electric Motor Requirements System Horsepower (HP) Requirements with sweep Powersweep model (Bin Diameter) 8” Unload (7” Sweep Flighting) 10” Unload (7” Sweep Flighting) Horizontal Powerhead Incline Powerhead Horizontal Powerhead Incline Powerhead 19’-24’ 27’-33’ 36’-39’ 42’-45’ 48’-51’ 54’-60’ Recomended Pulley Size Combinations Flighting Speed Unload Pulley Drive Motor Pulley... - Page 36 LIMITED WARRANTY HAVEN INDUSTRIES, hereinafter is referred to as “Agent”. The manufacturers of The Grain Saver® Auger Equipment warranties each Grain Saver® product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months. The “defects” must be reported to the manufacturer, the “Agent”, or to the “Agent’s”...
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