Grain Systems Unload Augers PNEG-1050 - Manual (Page 32)

32 12" & 14" Commercial Bin Sweep Augers PNEG-1050
Installation
E. Attach suitable electric wiring to the motor in a
manner that will permit the sweep to rotate several
times about the bin. The motor starting controls must
be located outside of the bin. They must never be
installed on the sweep auger inside the bin. Locate
the motor starting controls outside the bin, but near
the door so the operator has full view of the operation
inside the bin. (See Fig 27.)
F. Start the under floor bin unloading equipment before
starting the Commercial Bin Sweep Auger. The sweep
auger will work towards the floor at approximately a
10. INSTALLATION & UNLOAD PROCEDURES (cont.)
EXTENSION CORD MUST BE SUPPORTED IN A
MANNER THAT WILL NOT ALLOW LOOP TO
GET INTO THE SWEEP FLIGHT.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THE
CORD BE ATTACHED TO BIN
ABOVE DOORWAY.
DOORWAY
ELECTRICAL
BOX
BIN
SWEEP
FLOOR
MOTOR
FIG. 27
NEVER enter the bin while the sweep auger is in operation!
45° angle and then empty the bin or center area of the
bin in one revolution after reaching the floor. As soon
as the bin or center area of the bin empties, the
sweep auger will rotate rapidly around the bin. Shut
down the sweep auger as soon as the bin or center
area of the bin is empty.
The height of the Commercial Bin Sweep back shield
above the bin floor can be adjusted at the motor mount
and at the bolted connection between back shields.
Be sure back shields will clear splices in metal
flooring or cracks in concrete floors.