Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-681 - Manual (Page 20)

20 PNEG-681 Series II Bucket Elevator
8. Lower Head Section
The Bucket Elevator lower head section is primarily assembled at the factory.
1. The installation hardware used to attach the head section to the trunking system is included with
the shipment.
2. The drive is shipped separately from the lower head section.
3. Inspect all parts for damage and to ensure that all hardware is secure prior to proceeding
with installation. (See Figure 8A.)
Head Bonnet Section
The bonnet has been designed in two-piece construction to allow the front (discharge) side to slide forward
and clamp in place for maintenance to the belt, buckets, pulley, etc.
1. The rear (up-leg) side bonnet includes factory installed pressure relief panels. These panels should
be carefully inspected for damage including screws and washers.
2. Pressure relief vent door should not be altered in any way, except to remove shipping bolts.
3. Motor mount and torque arm must be adjusted to fit the drive package per supplied detail.
4. Hardware used to attach bonnet section to head section is included. (See Figure 8B on Page 21.)
Figure 8A Lower Head Section
WARNING
Use bonnet section ‘U-lugs’ to lift ONLY the bonnet section.
WARNING
NEVER lift or lower the bonnet section together with the lower head section.
WARNING
Remove all shipping bolts in the pressure relief panels prior to operating any
bucket elevator