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  • Page 1 Model 1612 SWINGAWAY Owner/Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Owner/Operator’s Manual Revision Date March 31, 2023 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 2 – LIMITED WARRANTY ..................4 3 – SAFETY INFORMATION ..................6 SAFETY ? ......................6 HY IS IMPORTANT ............................ 6 IGNAL ORDS ......................
  • Page 5 ................................28 ................................28 ........................29 ONVEYOR ....................... 29 UBRICATION UIDELINES ........................29 INCH UBRICATION -40 H ................29 HAIN UBRICATION OURS OR EEKLY –S PTO D ..............30 RIVELINE OINT UBRICATION HART PTO D ................... 30 RIVELINE EPLACEMENT ARTS ............................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    KSi Conveyors are built to provide many years of dependable service to our customers through durable craftsmanship. One of the most important aspects of KSi engineering is its SAFETY 1st design throughout all product lines. At KSi, safety is NO ACCIDENT! That is why KSi has implemented its SAFETY 1st program.

  • Page 7: General Information

    General Information A. KSi reserves the right to improve its product whenever possible and practical to do so. We reserve the right to change, improve, and modify products at any time without obligation to make changes, improvements, and modifications on equipment previously sold.
  • Page 8 Stay out of designated hazard areas of an operating PTO. Observe restricted work areas. Do not operate unless ALL safety shields and devices are in place. Be certain to close ALL the clean–out doors and inspection doors in the main conveyor hopper before operating the conveyor. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Limited Warranty

    The warranty period for new equipment lasts for 24 months after the delivery date. What Will We Do to Correct Problems? KSi will repair or replace the equipment covered by this warranty at no charge. Service trip and travel expenses will incur additional charges.
  • Page 10 “What Does This Warranty Not Cover” on page 4. What Will KSi Not Do? KSi will not be liable for any amount that exceeds the amount you paid for the Equipment. However arising, we will not be liable for: ...

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on KSI conveyors and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.

  • Page 12: General Safety Statements

    General Safety Statements 1. KSi’s principal concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with seed handling equipment. We want to keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems which may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.

  • Page 13: Emergency Shutdown Sequence

    A pinch point is any constricting area of the equipment which could cause injury if any body part should enter such place. 1. Components of this equipment have sharp edges which can scrape and/or cut an operator. 2. A moving conveyor can sever an operator’s limb or even kill. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Shields And Guards

    KSi will not be liable for failure of the equipment due to poor or improper electrical power installation. Wires which are too small deliver insufficient voltage causing the motor to overload or burn out.

  • Page 15: Personal Protective Equipment (P

    7. Loose or dangling shoe strings should be tucked in. 8. Long hair should be tied up and/or back. 9. The use of fall protection is required at all times during the installation process as well as maintenance functions KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 16: 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 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 17: 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-0019 KS-0008 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 18 KS-0001 KS-1419 KS-0007 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 19 KS-0002 KS-0018 KS-0009 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 20 KS-0015 KS-0017 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 21 KS-0008 KS-0015 KS-0007 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 22 KS-0016 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 23 KS-0010 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 24 KS-0030 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 25 KS-0013 KS-0026 KS-0007 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 26 KS-0032 KS-0031 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Installation

    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 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Operation

    The operator is also responsible for keeping the work area clean and orderly during operation of the conveyors. NOTE: We recommend that the operator tie the discharge end of the conveyor to the bin or storage structure to avoid possible wind damage. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Inspect The Conveyor

    9. Check the condition of the belt for damage. Also check tension and tracking. WARNING: NEVER stand between the tractor and the auger when hitching unless ALL controls are in neutral and the brakes are locked. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Hitch Conveyor To Tractor

    A safety chain (auxiliary attachment system) is required on public roads to retain the connection between towing and towed machines in case the primary attachment system separates. From here To here KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Transport Conveyor

    Transport speed of conveyor should be less than 25 miles per hour. IMPORTANT: Overall transport height is with the conveyor fully lowered and the intake on the ground. When the conveyor is attached to a towing vehicle, these heights will be approximately 12” less. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Placing Conveyor In Work Area

    Make sure to keep hands/feet clear as the tail will settle on the ground-leave these valves open. Figure 1 is transport position and figure 2 is the raised position. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 33 Jack up the axle of conveyor and pull out axles to create more stability in raising the conveyor. See figure 3. Figure 1. Figure 2. IMPORTANT: Clevis securing pin must be removed prior to raising conveyor to prevent damage to conveyor. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 34 PTO output shaft until the keeper sets in the groove on the tractor PTO output shaft.  The spring keeper returns to its original position and the PTO driveline locks into the tractor PTO output shaft. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 35 Use pin to put in hole that positions jack as close to vertical as possible. See picture below.  Let swing away and down unhook tractor from conveyor. Move tractor to the side of the conveyor where the PTO shaft is and hook up hydraulic lines to run swing away. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 36: Operation Recommendations

    7. Run the conveyor at partial capacity until several hundred bushels of grain have been conveyed and the belt and tube are polished. 8. Retighten belt to restore original belt tension. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Raising /Lowering Canvas Hopper

    2. Raise swing cylinder when operating powered swing motors/drive. Lower cylinder to obtain increased clearance under hoppers. 3. Lift winch level can be held in detent ON position to allow operation from tractor control console. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 38 2. Remove (2) snap pins in inlet box cross tubes holding carriage in place side/side. 3. Replace (2) snap pins in cross tubes to hold carriage in place, reinstall inspection cover on opposite side of conveyor inlet box and replace (2) snap pins to hold/hinge inspection cover. Fig. 3 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 39 & into incline conveyor. Belt should not be operated at dial position less than 6 1/2 (9 GPM) or seed flow into incline section of conveyor will be compromised and or swing-away belt section may plug. Belt drive ON/OFF Belt speed control Fig. 5 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Normal Shutdown

    3. The operator should lockout the top-drive conveyor in the following situations:  Anytime the operator leaves the work area, such as after shutdown.  Anytime the operator services or adjusts the conveyor. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Pinch Points

    5. If you have a side mount PTO conveyor. Unhook swing away hydraulic hoses. Move tractor around to front of conveyor and hook up hydraulic hoses. Raise heavy duty black jack and store it parallel to tail. Secure it with pin. Conveyor is now ready for transport. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 When the intake end is raised, weight rapidly transfers to the discharge end. Never stand between the tractor and the conveyor when unhitching unless all controls are in neutral and the brakes are locked. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    -Loosen bolts -Tension to 80 inch - Track belt lbs and track belt -Retighten bolts -Loosen bolts -Tension to 20-23 -Tension to 80 inch lbs and track belt ft -lbs and track -Tighten bolts belt KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 44: Conveyor Belt Care

    Six Bearings Two Bearings Winch Lubrication Check oil level in hydraulic winch annually. Chain Lubrication -40 Hours or Weekly Lubricate the drive chain at the top of the conveyor using SAE 30 oil or similar. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Pto Driveline U-Joint Lubrication -See Chart

    PTO driveline replacement parts do not come lubricated. Lubricate them at the time of assembly. IMPORTANT: The complete drive shaft must be shielded with drive shaft covers during operation. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 46: Bearings

    2. The conveyor drive end must be inspected and cleaned every 40 hrs or weekly for same reasons. Access cover for drive Access cover and door for tail cleanout head cleanout Access cover and Access cover for swing door for tail cleanout conveyor tail cleanout KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Belt needs tightening. Cleated belt is slipping or Belt tension too low. Tension belt to 23 ft-lbs. on the loose adjustment bolts. Belt is extremely dirty. Clear traction side of belt. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 48 Unplug any plugs at the discharge plugged. end of the conveyor. Pulley has spun out and burned Cut and re-splice the belt. An the belt in two. additional piece of belting may be required. Tighten and re-track the belt. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 49: Parts

    5. Find the Quantity, Part Number, and Description associated with the ITEM number for use when placing your order. Paint For matching red paint, use Diamond Vogel IB5588, or equivalent paint. Order supplies from KSi Conveyors, Inc. 454 N State Route 49 Cissna Park, IL 60924 Phone: 815.457.2403 888.574.2668 Abbreviations used in Parts List AS—Assembly...
  • Page 50 CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY 161272-23-LH KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 51 VALVE, BALL SAE 8 2 24496-01 QUICK COUPLING, 1/2" NPT MALE 2 24557-03 UNION - MALE, 8 JIC 2 24557-09 UNION - MALE, 8 SAE 1 24591-01 SAFTEY CHAIN , AG HITCH 10000# * ITEM NOT SHOWN KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 52 CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY 161282-23-LH KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 53 QUICK COUPLING, 1/2" NPT MALE 2 24557-03 UNION - MALE, 8 JIC 2 24557-09 UNION - MALE, 8 SAE 1 24577-23 HYDR TUBE ASSEMBLY 42" 1 24591-01 SAFTEY CHAIN , AG HITCH 10000# * ITEM NOT SHOWN KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 54 SWING CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY 47602-11 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 55 STRAP, HOPPER END UC 1 47618-00 BEARING PLATE AS. 1 47557-00 HOPPER TARP KIT 2 47619-01 COVER, HOUSING 1 47652-01 FLAP, SWINGAWAY 1 47652-02 FLAP, SWINGAWAY * ITEM NOT SHOWN 2 47649-01 HOPPER STRAP, SIDE KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 56 BRACKET, SHAFT SHIELD 1 21384-03 SPOOL, CABLE 22 24009-03 BEARING HOLDER, SHAFT 8 24174-01 CLAMP, CABLE (3/8) 5 24342-03 COUPLER 1 24504-03 WORM GEAR WINCH, HYD. 3000# 1 24592-01 CONE, DRIVELINE GUARD 12 25010-01 CLIP, BRACKET KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 57 1 24175-01 BUSHING PULLEY 16 24177-01 KEY (1 1/4 SHAFT) 1 24550-60 BELT, RUBBER CLEATED, 16" X 124' 0 24550-72 BELT, RUBBER CLEATED, 16" X 147' 2 24557-09 UNION MALE 8 SAE * ITEM NOT SHOWN KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 58 CONVEYOR BODY ASSEMBLY SIDE PTO 47150-17 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 59 1 45116-07 SHAFT, 1.25" X 84" 16 24177-01 KEY (1 1/4 SHAFT) 0 45116-08 SHAFT, 1.25 X 86" 1 29013-01 CROSS & BEARING 5 45116-12 SHAFT, 1.25" X 144" 1 29014-01 IMPLEMENT YOKE ITEM NOT SHOWN KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 60 CONVEYOR BODY ASSEMBLY 82’ SWING AWAY 47150-15 KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 61 14 45340-04 SOLID TRUSS X STRAP 16 24177-01 KEY (1 1/4 SHAFT) 2 45341-00 SOLID TRUSS BRKT 12" (MID) 1 24550-82 BELT RUBBER CLEATED, 16"X167' 18 49078-01 CLEVIS PIN * ITEM NOT SHOWN 9 49083-01 72" LONG ALL THREAD KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 62 47112-01 UPPER END GROUP KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 63 CHAIN GUARD 1 46034-01 COVER, LOWER 1 47007-01 BRACKET, DRIVE BOX 1 85012-03 BRACKET, BEARING HOLDER 2 85014-00 PLATE, DUST COVER 29 24243-01 ROLLER CHAIN, RIVETED (80) 1 24243-05 LINK, CONNECTING (80) * ITEM NOT SHOWN KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 64 46103-05 LOWER END GROUP KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 65 BRACKET, FLAP 2 46007-00 BKT AS, LOWER BEARING 1 46031-00 DOOR AS., LOWER 1 46038-00 COVER AS, SWINGAWAY 1 23122-04 FLOWGUARD FLAP 1 46105-01 FLAP LOWER LH 1 46105-02 FLAP LOWER RH * ITEM NOT SHOWN KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 66 21401-03 SCISSORS LIFT ASSEMBLY KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
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  • Page 68: Specifications

    Speed of belt (SEE CHART BELOW– for PTO speeds other than 445 RPM multiply/divide by ratio of speeds to get Capacity at that PTO speed)  Angle of operation  Moisture content/ type of commodity  Percentage of foreign matter  Methods of feeding KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 69: Drive Unit

    2. Width of wheels when pulled out is 14’ 2” 3. Height of conveyor in transport is 13’ 6”. 7. Transport Speed  Conveyor should be transferred at speeds less than 25 miles per hour KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 70: General Dimensions

    75' 4" 70' 10" 66' 11" 64' 9" 43' 10" 42' 8" 41' 9" 41' 6" 38' 9" 37' 5" 36' 10" 12' 1" 23' 29' 8" 35' 8" 41' 10" 47' 11" 52' 9" KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 71: Bolt Torque Specs

    The second column covers bolts externally lubricated with oil, white lead, anti-seize, graphite, etc. This column should also be used to tighten bolts that are being loctite applied. KSi 1612 SWINGAWAY USER'S MANUAL...
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