POWER SPREADER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty........................4 Roof Warning, Operation & Safety................5 Safety Alert Decals......................6 Grain Spreader Assembly Instructions................7 Hardware List For SPD-2018..................8 Grain Spreader Installation....................11 Operating Instructions....................12 Adjustment For Bin Fill....................13 Maintenance......................14 Correct Spreading Pattern..................15 Power Spread Parts Assembly..................16 Parts List For SPD-2018....................17 Notes...........................18...
WARRANTY THE GSI GROUP, INC. ("GSI") WARRANTS ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY GSI TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USAGE AND CONDITIONS FOR A PE- RIOD OF 12 MONTHS AFTER RETAIL SALE TO THE ORIGINAL END USER OF SUCH PRODUCTS. GSI'S...
ROOF WARNING, OPERATION & SAFETY ROOF DAMAGE WARNING AND DISCLAIMER GSI DOES NOT WARRANT ANY ROOF DAMAGE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE VACUUM OR INTERNAL PRESSURE FROM FANS OR OTHER AIR MOVING SYSTEMS. ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND/OR "MAKEUP AIR" DEVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR ALL POWERED AIR HANDLING SYS- TEMS.
SAFETY ALERT DECALS Grain Systems, Inc. recommends contacting your local power company, and having a representative survey your installation so the wiring is com- patible with their system, and ad- equate power is supplied to your unit. Safety decals should be read and understood by all people in the grain handling area.
GRAIN SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The Power Spread is a direct drive spreader. The unit is powered by a totally enclosed, 115-volt, 1/3 HP motor. Maximum grain capacity is 3,000 bushels per hour, depending on moisture content and weight fo grain. When properly adjusted, the spreader will spread the grain and fines evenly throughout the bin.
GRAIN SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS HARDWARE LIST FOR SPD-2018 Item # Part # Quantity Description SPD-2008 Hanger Extention SPD-2010 Hanger Bracket S-4276 5/16-18 x 1 1/4" Bolt HHCS grade 5 S-1147 5/16" Lockwasher S-845 5/16" Flatwasher S-396 5/16-18 Hex Nut S-6078 5/16-18 x 1/4"...
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GRAIN SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Spreader cone 6. Each diverter segment is placed SPD-2007 outside of the spreader cone. The bottom of the diverter seg- ments points toward the center Diverter segments 1/4" Lockwasher of the spreader cone. Using two SPD-2003 1/4-20 bolt 1/4-20 1/4-20 bolts with lockwashers...
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GRAIN SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5/16-18 nuts (Figure 5). 10. Measure bin opening (hatch col- 31 1/2". Loosely mount each lar) to select correct slots for hanger extension to a hanger 11. Compare assembled unit with bolting hanger extensions to bracket, using the appropriate parts assembly drawing on page hanger brackets.
GRAIN SPREADER INSTALLATION Mount unit level inside the bin 1. Adjust hanger extensions to fit roof opening and install the power spread unit. Carpenter's level 2. Use the 9/32" hole at the end of each hanger extension and bolt Grain spreader hanger extensions to hatch collar.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Grain Spreader Tilt Single spreader diverter end up for desired grain spread. Figure 9: Adjustment of the tilt. The grain spreader blade assembly the blade up and down. This ther. Angled grain diverters will has four features for adjusting grain may vary according to bin diam- reduce the throwing distance.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTMENT FOR BIN FILL LARGE BIN SMALL BIN 36" DIA. AND GREATER 24" DIA. AND LESS REF # PART TYPE OPERATION/PROCEDURE OPERATION/PROCEDURE Spreader Blade Tilt Decrease (flatten)/loosen U- Increase/loosen U-bolts and bolts and pivot the blade to pivot the blade (single diverter horizontal.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE For normal operation, annually not be more than 1/4" below the vent of rotation. If power does not exist, relubricate both motor bearings with plug (Figure 11). It may be neces- check for blown fuse or flipped cir- approximately ten drops of 5W-30 sary to insert a wire through vent cuit breaker.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CORRECT SPREADING PATTERN Grain is slightly depressed in the center, grain flow is centered and the spreader is level. Trouble Probable Cause Large doughnut shaped ring Tilt blade downward, decrease bite. caused by grain hitting high on bin Remove blade extension.
POWER SPREAD PARTS ASSEMBLY WARNING! Automatic Reset Overload Protection NOTE: Tighten set screws against flat on motor shaft Special Gearbox Lubricant (SPD-2109) Auger Segments Size Used 6" Locating holes must be 8" aligned for proper 10" operation Not required for 24' &...
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I R S T R E A M R A I N O N D I T I O N I N G Y S T E M S 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510 Phone 217-226-4421 Fax 217-226-4498 Toll Free Fax 800-353-8306 September 1996...
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