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Top-Drive Standard Conveyor Portable Grain Belt Conveyor Operator’s Manual This manual applies to the following models: HCX1535TD HCX1540TD HCX1545TD Electric and Hydraulic Drives Original Instructions Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: P1512147 R1 follow instructions and safety precautions can...
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We strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained in the correct operational and safety procedures required for this product. This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering standards, other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator. Use the sign-off sheet below to record initial and periodic reviews of this manual with all such personnel.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................5 1.1. Serial Number Location......................5 1.2. Intended Use ..........................5 1.2.1 Misuse ........................6 2. Safety............................... 7 2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................7 2.2. General Product Safety ......................7 2.3.
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7.18. Replace the Drive Belts ......................51 7.19. Repack the Wheel Bearings with Grease................51 7.20. Inspect and Service the Hand Winch and Lift Cable............52 8. Troubleshooting............................ 53 9. Specifications ............................56 10. AGI Swift Current Limited Warranty ....................57 P1512147 R1...
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 1. INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Hutchinson Portable Grain Belt Conveyor. 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 conveyor will provide you with many years of trouble-free operation.
1. INTRODUCTION TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR operation and maintenance as specified by the manufacturer, also constitute essential elements of the intended use. The conveyor should be operated, maintained, serviced, and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2. 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.
2. SAFETY TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2.3. Overhead Power Lines • When operating or moving, keep conveyor away from overhead power lines and devices. • The conveyor is not insulated. • Electrocution can occur without direct contact. 2.4.
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TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2. SAFETY Figure 1. Conveyor Work Area (Electric Drive) P1512147 R1...
2. SAFETY TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 2. Conveyor Work Area (Hydraulic Drive) 2.8. Guards Safety • Keep guards in place and do not operate unless all guards are in place. • Do not walk on, step on, or damage guards. •...
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2. SAFETY 2.9. Raising and Lowering the Conveyor • Before raising/lowering/moving/adjusting the conveyor, make sure the area around the conveyor is clear of obstructions and/or untrained personnel. Never allow anyone to stand on or beneath the conveyor when it is being placed.
2. SAFETY TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR • Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations. • Always travel at a safe speed, never exceeding 20 mph (32 km/h). • Reduce speed on rough surfaces. •...
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2. SAFETY 2.13.1 Electric Motor Safety Power Source • Electric motors and controls shall be installed and serviced by a qualified electrician and must meet all local codes and standards. • A magnetic starter should be used to protect your motor. •...
2. SAFETY TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2.13.2 Hydraulic Power 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.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2. SAFETY 2.14. Tire Safety Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion that may result in serious injury or death. • DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job.
2. SAFETY TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Steel-Toe Boots • Wear steel-toe boots to protect feet from falling debris. Work Gloves • Wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp and rough edges. Dust Mask • Wear a dust mask to prevent breathing potentially harmful dust. 2.16.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2. SAFETY 2.17.2 Safety Decal Locations and Details Replicas of the safety decals that are attached to the conveyor and their messages are shown in the figure(s) that follow. Safe operation and use of the conveyor requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals and the areas or particular functions that the decals apply to, as well as the safety precautions that must be taken to avoid serious injury, death, or damage.
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2. SAFETY TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 4. Electric Top Drive Safety Decal Locations * behind guard Figure 5. Hydraulic Top Drive Safety Decal Locations P1512147 R1...
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TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2. SAFETY Table 1. Safety Decals Part Number Description P1513003 DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: • When operating or moving, keep equipment away from overhead power lines and devices. •...
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2. SAFETY TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description P1513037 WARNING TRANSPORT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Securely attach equipment to vehicle with correct pin and safety chains. •...
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TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2. SAFETY Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description P1513001 WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: • Read and understand the manual before assembling, operating, or maintaining the equipment. • Only trained personnel may assemble, operate, or maintain the equipment.
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2. SAFETY TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description P1513002 WARNING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating pulleys, belts, chains, and sprockets. •...
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TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 2. SAFETY Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description P1513009 WARNING ELECTROCUTION HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Only qualified personnel should service electrical components. • Disconnect and lockout power before inspecting or servicing unit.
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2. SAFETY TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description P1513039 CAUTION For proper raising and lowering of equipment: • After lowering equipment, always tighten brake lock by turning winch handle clockwise at least two clicks. •...
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. FEATURES 3. Features This section covers the main features of the conveyor. Figure 6. Typical Top-Drive Standard Conveyor Components Table 2. Typical Top-Drive Standard Conveyor Components ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Tube Belt Return and Weather Guard A-Frame Hitch...
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 4. TRANSPORT 4. Transport 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. Transport Safety • Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations.
4. TRANSPORT TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 3. Longer conveyors have a large turning radius. Allow ample room for turning as the discharge end may swing dramatically. Allow all oncoming traffic to pass before turning right or left. A collision with an oncoming vehicle could occur if the conveyor discharge swings into the opposing lane.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 5. PLACEMENT 5. Placement 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. Placement Safety • The conveyor is not insulated, keep away from overhead power lines. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
5. PLACEMENT TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 7. Typical Grain Conveyor Placement for Filling Bins KEEP AWAY! OVERHEAD WIRES wheel chocks Under Hopper Bottom Bins 1. Center the conveyor between the hopper bin’s vertical legs. 2. Collapse the cloth hopper until the conveyor is fully positioned under the bin. 3.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 5. PLACEMENT 3. After lowering the conveyor, always tighten the brake lock by turning the winch handle clockwise at least two clicks. 4. After lowering, rotate the winch handle until cable has light tension. 5.4.
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5. PLACEMENT TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 9. Conveyor Operating Angles Table 4. Maximum Conveying Angles for Grains Grain Maximum Conveyor Operating Angle (degrees) Flax Lentils Mustard Oats Peas Rice P1512147 R1...
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TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 5. PLACEMENT Table 4 Maximum Conveying Angles for Grains (continued) Grain Maximum Conveyor Operating Angle (degrees) Soybeans Sunflower Triticale Wheat Alfalfa Pellets Barley Canary Seed Chickpeas Corn Shelled Corn (dry) Shelled Corn (wet) 30-45 Cotton Seed Durum...
6. OPERATION TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 6. 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. 6.1. Operation Safety • Keep away from rotating and moving parts, including the conveyor belt, drive components, shafts, and bearings.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 6. OPERATION 6.3. Operation - Electric Motor Models When equipped with an Electric Motor: 1. Turn the electric motor on. 2. Run until the conveyor is empty. 3. Turn off motor and lock out power source. 4.
6. OPERATION TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Therefore, 12.76 or approximately 13 belt passes per minute will provide a 600ft/min belt speed. Contact your dealer or the factory for the appropriate drive components to give the recommended belt speed. If the belt speed is too low, conveyor may leak around transition area.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 6. OPERATION 5. Remove anchors, supports, and chocks. 6.10. Clean Out After using your conveyor, follow the clean out steps below to ensure longer belt life and trouble free operation. Failure to clean out the conveyor can cause build up of product on the belt and roller shafts, causing spillage, roller misalignment, and excess wear/damage to the belt.
6. OPERATION TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Do not attempt to manually remove build-up while conveyor is running. 2. Run the belt at low idle and inspect for damage on the belt and lacing, such as notches or cut outs caused by mice and normal wear.
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TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 6. OPERATION 8. Store in an area that is dry, level, free of debris, and away from human activity. Store inside if possible. 9. Cover the motor with waterproof tarpaulin if stored outside to protect from weather. 10.
7. MAINTENANCE TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 7. 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. 7.1. Maintenance Safety • Keep components in good condition. Follow the maintenance procedures.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 7. MAINTENANCE When Equipped:Section 7.6. – Inspect Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings on page 42 Section 7.7. – Inspect the Hopper Flashing on page 43 Section 7.8. – Check the Roller Bearings on page 43 Section 7.9.
7. MAINTENANCE TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 10. Inspect the winch cable for fraying, kinking, unwinding, or other possible damage. 7.4. Lubricate the Equipment Your equipment can operate at top efficiency only if clean fluids and lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all fluids and lubricants.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 7. MAINTENANCE Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure will cause serious injury if it penetrates the skin surface. 3. Replace the hose or tighten/replace the fitting if a leak is found. For replacement hoses, refer to Section 9.
7. MAINTENANCE TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 7. If the conveyor belt is still loose after tensioning, the belt needs to be shortened or replaced (depending on wear). Figure 12. Typical Hopper 7.10.1 Top Drive Pinch Roller When equipped with a Top Drive Pinch Roller: The top drive pinch roller should always be set loose, allowing the spring to pinch the conveyor belt.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 7. MAINTENANCE Figure 13. Top Drive Pinch Roller 7.11. Align the Conveyor Belt Failure to lock out power can cause severe injury. Basic Conveyor Belt Alignment: The conveyor belt will run straight when all of the rollers are straight. Loosen or tighten the adjustment bolt(s) to align the conveyor belt.
7. MAINTENANCE TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 14. Roller out of Alignment Before Aligning the Belt: • The conveyor must be empty of all grain. • Wait until the belt makes a complete revolution before adjusting the rollers. Some belts may have uneven edges, appearing misaligned.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 7. MAINTENANCE Figure 16. Loosen the Bearing Nuts 2. Rotate adjustment bolt 1/2 turn. Figure 17. Rotate the Adjustment Bolt 3. Restart conveyor and run empty for 1 minute. 4. Stop the conveyor and remove ignition key or lock out the power source. 5.
7. MAINTENANCE TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 18. Belt Return Wear Blocks 2. Replace the guards if removed. 7.12. Inspect Belt Lacing Inspect the condition of the belt lacing, if any clips are worn through, replace all lacing. 7.13.
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TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 7. MAINTENANCE 2. Move the tension roller to its loosest position. 3. Pull all the slack to the lacing area. 4. Remove the lacing retainer clip and pin. 5. Attach one end of the replacement belt to the belt end being removed, closest to the hopper. 6.
7. MAINTENANCE TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 20. Lacing the Conveyor Belt 7.15. Clean and Wash the Equipment 1. Clean out excess grain from all areas of the conveyor. 2. Make sure water can drain from the conveyor tube and intake, then wash the tube with a water hose or pressure washer until all dirt, mud, debris, or residue is gone.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 7. MAINTENANCE 4. Reattach and secure guard. Start system to ensure proper operation. 7.17. Align the Drive Belts When equipped: 1. Lay a straight edge across the pulley faces to check the alignment. 2.
7. MAINTENANCE TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Figure 22. Diagonal Pattern for 4-bolt and 6-bolt Tires 7.20. Inspect and Service the Hand Winch and Lift Cable When equipped: Place conveyor in fully lowered position with cable slack. 1.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8. 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 encounter.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR Cause Problem Solution If belt is fully tensioned, you may need to shorten belt and re-lace, see Belt Relacing in Maintenance. Grain leaking from Belt not aligned (centered). Align belt, see Belt Alignment in conveyor hopper.
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TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 8. TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Problem Solution Faulty winch. Consult your local dealer. Clear the obstruction. The bottom or top of the conveyor is obstructed. The conveyor will not Faulty winch. Lower conveyor to transport position and stay elevated.
TOP-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 10. AGI SWIFT CURRENT LIMITED WARRANTY 10. AGI Swift Current Limited Warranty This warranty relates to Belt Conveyors (the “Product”) sold by Batco-Rem, (a division of Ag Growth International Inc., referred to herein as the “Seller”) and applies only to the first user of the Product (meaning a purchaser directly from the Seller or from an authorized dealer or distributor of the Product, referred to herein as the “Buyer”).
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