Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1391 User Manual

Page 25

Operation

PNEG-1391 8",10", & 12" BE-SAW Augers

2. START-UP AND BREAK-IN

A. Any auger that is new or has set idle for a

season needs to go through a “break-in"
period.

B. Run the auger at partial capacity until several

hundred bushels of grain have been augered
and the flighting assembly and tube are
polished.

Do not stop or start the auger
under load because the auger has
a tendency to “freeze up," espe-
cially if the flight and tube have
not become well polished.

1. OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS

A. One person must be in a position to monitor

the operation of the auger at ALL times. That
person should visually inspect the auger
before and during operation and be alert to
any unusual vibrations, noises, and the
loosening of any fasteners.

B. For smoother start-ups, keep the auger from

operating totally filled. This will also help
ensure efficient operation.

C. To avoid excessive wear, do not operate the

auger empty for any length of time.

D. You must “break-in" a screw conveyor when

it is new and at the beginning of each season.
Refer to Step 2 for instructions.

Be certain to close ALL the clean-
out doors in the main auger head
before operating the auger.
The operator should not add
power before viewing the entire
work area and checking that ALL
personnel are clear of the desig-
nated work areas.
The operator should be alert to
any unusual vibrations or noises
that might indicate a need for
service or repair during the initial
start-up and break-in period.
The operator should regulate the
grain flow into the auger by con-
trolling the amount of grain fed to
the hopper.
Be certain that ALL safety shields
and devices remain in place
during operation.
Ensure that hands, feet, and
clothing are kept away from mov-
ing parts.
Lockout the power source when-
ever the equipment must be
serviced or adjusted.