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Auger Connector Grain Bin Installation and Storage Instructions Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 198839 R9 follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: June 26, 2024 result in serious injury, death, or property Original Instructions damage. Keep manual for future reference.
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The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual: Description Section The brand name was updated. All manual sections This manual section was revised. Section 3.6 – Product Storage on page 14 The Warranty was updated. Limited Warranty: AGI Grain Bin Products...
Before assembling, please read this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process and the necessary precautions for efficient and safe assembly of this AGI Auger Connector. Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions.
• Do not modify the auger connector in any way or deviate from the instructions in this manual without written permission from the manufacturer. Unauthorized modification or methods may impair the function and/or safety.
2. SAFETY AUGER CONNECTOR – GRAIN BIN 2.3. Personal Protective Equipment The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when installing the equipment. • Safety Glasses • Steel-Toe Boots Wear safety glasses at all times to Wear steel-toe boots to protect feet from protect eyes from debris.
2.6. Safety Decal Locations and Details Replicas of the safety decals that are attached to the auger connector and their messages are shown in the figure(s) that follow. Safe operation and use of the auger connector 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 AUGER CONNECTOR – GRAIN BIN Safety Decals and Part Numbers 8110-00013 8110-00112 8110-00012 WARNING WARNING WARNING Rotating flighting could Flowing material could Crusted material could kill or dismember. trap and suffocate. collapse and suffocate. Keep clear of all augers. DO NOT ENTER this bin!
AUGER CONNECTOR – GRAIN BIN 3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3. Before You Begin 3.1. Bin Design and Capacity Standard AGI Grain Bins are designed for: 1. Non-corrosive free-flowing materials up to 55 lbs/ft (880 kg/m ) average compacted bulk density.
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN AUGER CONNECTOR – GRAIN BIN 3.1.1 Roof Design Capacities for Non-Structural Roofs Table 2. Maximum Roof Snow Load at STANDARD Peak Load Plus Upgrade 1 Plus Upgrade 2 Std Peak Load Standard Roof Bin Series lbs (kN) 2.15...
AUGER CONNECTOR – GRAIN BIN 3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3.1.2 Roof Design Capacities for Structural Roofs Table 4. Maximum Roof Snow Load at STANDARD Peak Loads Std Peak Load Standard Roof Bin Series lbs (kN) 1.87 1.87 1.87 1.87 1.82 1.82...
43,500 lbs. per sq. in. (300 MPa) re-bar. The foundation designs included in this manual are suggestions only, and will vary according to local soil conditions. AGI will not assume any liability for results arising from their use.
5. Comply with all assembly instructions provided in the appropriate assembly manual to make sure your whole auger connector is constructed safely. Important: Do not deviate from the wall sheet and upright layouts provided.
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN AUGER CONNECTOR – GRAIN BIN 11. Vertical tolerances between uprights and wall sheets are tight. This can be affected by “jacking” techniques, which can allow the tolerance to grow or shrink depending on the technique used. The gapping between successive uprights must be monitored to ensure that upright holes align with wall sheet holes.
• Never enter a loaded grain bin for any reason. Grain can be a killer. 3.8. Important Notes • AGI does not provide a foundation design for this product, and is not liable for any damages or injuries related to inadequately designed or constructed foundations. Customers must contract professional services for all foundation design and construction work.
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3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN AUGER CONNECTOR – GRAIN BIN • In order to maintain your wall sheets in good condition separate sheets and allow air circulation between them. Store sheets in a dry place. Do not store sheets with sheet ends pointing upwards.
AUGER CONNECTOR – GRAIN BIN 4. PREPARATION 4. Preparation 4.1. Check the Shipment Unload the parts at the assembly site and compare the packing slip to the shipment. Ensure that all items have arrived and that none are damaged. Report damaged parts or shortages immediately to your dealer. Your dealer will order replacement parts immediately to ensure that assembly will not be held up by missing parts.
• Do not stand on, under, or near any component that is not secured. • Carry out assembly in a large open area with a level surface. • Always have two or more people assembling the auger connector. • Make sure you have sufficient lighting for the work area.
Revision: 5 AUGER CONNECTOR AUGER CONNECTOR – GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 5.2. Auger Connector Installation Figure 1. Combinations for Bulk Feed Tank & Hopper Bottom Bin READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING FOUNDATION OR ASSEMBLY...
Blower Heater 1 Year Subject to AGI’s sole discretion, if the Goods, or a component thereof, are found to have a default in materials and/or workmanship within the Warranty Term, AGI will, at its own option and expense, repair or replace the subject Goods or refund the purchase price for the applicable Goods. Any...
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The customer shall not assert a claim that the Goods are defective unless the customer gives written notice to AGI of such defect within forty-eight (48) hours of discovering such defect. In the event of a warranty claim, the customer must complete any and all information required by AGI in order to properly assess or investigate the claim.
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6. WARRANTY AUGER CONNECTOR – GRAIN BIN demands, and actions on account of personal injury, death or property loss to any third party, any Indemnitee, any of Indemnitee’s employees, agents, licensees or invitees. The indemnity set forth herein shall survive any termination of this agreement.
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AGI is a leading provider of equipment solutions for agriculture bulk commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain, and feed systems with a growing platform in providing equipment and solutions for food processing facilities. AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, South Africa, India and Italy and distributes its products globally.
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