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  • Page 1 Owner/Operator’ s Manual...
  • Page 2 Owner/Operator’s Manual Revision Date: March 4, 2021 Prepared By: 2345 U Road Sabetha, KS 66534 Office Telephone: 785-284-0600...
  • Page 3 This Page Left Blank Intentionally.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    T able of Contents 1 – INTRODUCTION ....................1 ............................1 AFETY ........................2 ENERAL NFORMATION 2 – LIMITED WARRANTY ..................3 3 – SAFETY INFORMATION ..................5 SAFETY ? ......................5 HY IS IMPORTANT : ..........................5 IGNAL ORDS ......................
  • Page 5 ........................34 OW TO RDER ARTS 10 – SPECIFICATIONS ....................45 ............................45 APACITY .............................. 45 ENGTH ..............................45 ..............................45 PEED 11 – GENERAL DIMENSIONS ................. 46 12 – BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ............... 47...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Document Scope and purpose, and general responsibilities. hank you for purchasing your new Model 18BDC conveyor from KSi Conveyors. We are pleased to have you as a customer, and hope you will enjoy many years of productive service from our products and staff.

  • Page 7: General Information

    The consignee should accept the shipment after noting the damage or loss. 3. KSi does not make any guarantees on self-cleanout or the cross contamination of seed of any kind for their conveyors. Manual cleanout will be required. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    Expedited services will incur additional charges. You may be required to return the defective equipment. If the problem requires a service call, your dealer or KSi will schedule a service visit at a mutually convenient time. Expedited services will incur additional charges. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 9 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Who is Covered? Only the original end user of the product is covered by this Warranty. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. CAUTION – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 11: General Safety Statements

    11. Make sure someone is nearby who is aware of the proper shutdown sequence in the event of an accident or emergency. 12. NEVER work alone. 13. ALWAYS think before acting. NEVER act impulsively around the equipment. 14. Make sure ALL equipment is locked in position before operating. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Emergency Shutdown Sequence

    National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA No. 70, American National Standard Inst. ANSI-C1 or with the requirements of the authority having local jurisdiction. KSi assumes no responsibility for the electrical wiring used with this machine. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Personal Protective Equipment (P

    7. Loose-fitting clothes should not be worn around moving parts on conveyors or equipment. Any clothing that becomes loosened should be tucked in tightly. 8. Loose or dangling shoe strings should be tucked in. 9. Long hair should be tied up and/or back. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Operator Qualifications

    A person who has not read this manual or doesn’t understand all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this machine. Date Employee’s Name (printed) Employee’s Signature KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Installing Safety Signs

    The following pages show the location of the decals on the conveyor. Inspect all decals and replace any that are worn, illegible or missing. Contact your dealer or the factory to order replacement decals. KS-0008 KS-0002 KS-0007 KS-0001 KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 16 KS-0006 KS-0017 KS-0015 KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 17 KS-0016 KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 18 The following safety sticker should be on the control box of your overbin conveyor: 01044-01 KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Installing The Overbin Conveyor

    Section 5 – Installing the overbin conveyor Information The 18BDC and catwalk will be delivered in two sections and will need to be fully assembled in the field. Assembly 1. Remove covers on splice end of conveyor KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR...
  • Page 20 2. Remove left hand, right hand, and bottom connector plates for conveyor 3. Connect catwalk/conveyor sections 4. Re-install connector plates to conveyor section a. Install hardware and tighten 5. Remove all galvanized top covers KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 21 6. Remove tail and head cleanout doors 7. Unplug Turck connections to k-valve and remove all k-valves KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 22 8. Remove all rubber belt sealing flaps 9. Pull end of conveyor belt through return of conveyor. Belt roll should start at head end of conveyor and belt end should stop at drive roller KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 23 11. Splice the belt. It is important to pull the belt and make sure most of the belt slack is pulled tight before marking, cutting and splicing the belt. 12. Using a torque wrench, tension belt by applying 23 ft-lbs to tensioner bolt. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 24 14. Install all k-valves with electric actuators facing upward a. Install hardware and tighten b. Plug all Turck connection Note: Make sure the K-valve chute can open and close freely otherwise damage can result to the electric actuator and brackets KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 25 15. Install all galvanized covers with tabs facing tail. Tabs should lie on top of mating cover. a. Apply 100% silicone sealant to each seam. 16. Install head and tail cleanout doors KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 26: Tracking

    Tracking 1. Remove all k-valve galvanized covers 2. Remove head and tail cleanout doors KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 27 Loosen bearing plate bolts on LH side of conveyor head so plate can slide. Adjust tracking by turning 3/8” nut clockwise if tracking to the left or counter-clockwise if tracking to the right. Tighten jam nut to lock bolts in place. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 28 Adjust only the top roller, but if more adjustment is needed bottom roller will need to be adjusted. Tighten jam nuts to lock in bolts. 6. Install all galvanized covers with tabs facing tail. Tabs should lie on top of mating cover. a. Apply 100% silicone sealant to each seam. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 29 7. Replace Head and Tail cleanout doors. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Operation

    3. Never attempt to restart the conveyor when it is full. 4. When as much grain as possible has been cleared from the hopper and the conveyor, reconnect the power source and clear the remaining grain gradually. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Startup And Break-In

    1. Wheat seed requires (3) diverters in plow assy. Soybeans need only (1) diverter in plow assy. 2. Capacity of system is reduced when filling seed bin closest to inlet hopper of conveyor. Monitor rate of feed to overbin conveyor to assure overfeed doesn’t occur. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Conveyor Belt Adjustment Belt tension and tracking will need periodic adjustment. (Follow the guidelines under “Tracking the Belt” to make adjustments). Check after first 1-2 hours of operation as belt will stretch during initial run. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Conveyor Belt Care

    5. To adjust idler roller, loosen the four nuts on the bearing holder plate, and the jam nut on the threaded adjuster. Retighten after adjusting is complete. CAUTION: Make sure everyone is clear of machine before running. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 34 11. Check adjustment by running the machine. Make sure belt runs centered on drive pulley. The clearance between the belt and the housing should be the same on both sides. 12. Close the Tail End Door when complete. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
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  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Conveyor belt is moving too slow. 1. Check the belt speed. Low capacity will result from speeds slower than recommended. 2. Belt needs tightening. Refer to Conveyor Belt Adjustment under Section KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 37 2. Tighten and retrack the belt. Refer to the Section K-Valve not K-valve chute is contacting housing. Verify k-valve chute is free to open and close opening. in the opening of the housing. Adjust k-valve if necessary. KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
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  • Page 39: Parts

    AS—Assembly BKT—Bracket ITM —Item LH—Left hand side NO— Number OPT—Optional component QTY—Quantity RH—Right hand side AR—As required (e.g. ft. of belt) (Part numbers for stainless conveyors are as shown in illustrations but with XXXXX-8X designation) KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 40 DRIVE END SUBASSEMBLY KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 41 KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 TRANSITION SUBASSEMBLY KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 43 KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 44 CONVEYOR BOX SUBASSEMBLY KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 45 KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 46 TAIL END SUBASSEMBLY KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 47 KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 48 K-VALVE SUBASSEMBLY KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 49 KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    4000 bu/hr Length 1. Ranges from 32 ft – 200 ft. Belt 1. Width: 18 in. 2. Surface: Smooth 3. Material: PVG Speed 1. Standard belt speed is 500 – 565 FPM (feet per minute). KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 51: General Dimensions

    Section 11 – General Dimensions KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 52: Bolt Torque Specifications

    1 1/8­7 1,280 1,735 1,301 1,084 1 1/4­7 1,820 2,467 1,360 1,844 1,120 1,518 1,139 1 3/8­6 2,380 3,227 1,780 2,413 1,460 1,979 1,100 1,491 1 1/2­6 3,160 4,284 2,360 3,200 1,940 2,630 1,460 1,979 KSi 18BDC CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
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