Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1579 - Manual (Page 65)

Operation
53 PNEG-720-G2 12" & 16" Series II Sweep
1. OPERATING THE SWEEP AUGER (cont.)
2. OPERATING THE SWEEP AUGER CONTROL PANEL
A. The sweep operates in two (2) different "modes".
1. Automatic (The auger motor runs and the drive motor runs using the Amp Meter in the
control panel.)
Step on the footswitch and press the "Start" button. The auger motor will turn on and the
drive motor will turn on only if the Amp Meter reaches the "Low" set point.
2. Manual (Overrides the Amp Meter and allows the operator to manually move the sweep.)
a. Idle (Allows the auger motor to run, but does not move the sweep forward or
reverse.)
b. Forward (Auger motor will run and moves the sweep towards the grain.)
c. Reverse (Stops the auger motor and moves the sweep away from the grain.)
Step on the footswitch and press the "Start" button. The auger motor will turn, but the
sweep will not move. Turn the "Manual" switch to "Forward" and the sweep will move
forward towards the grain. Turn the "Manual" switch to "Reverse" and the auger motor will
shut off and move the sweep backwards away from the grain.
The "Start" button MUST be pressed to start the auger motor again.
NEVER enter the bin while the bin sweep is in operation.
NEVER attempt to control the operation of the bin sweep by depressing the
operating controls with shovels, brooms or any other objects.
DO NOT attempt to restrain movement of the bin sweep with ropes, bars or
other devices.
NEVER allow an operator to attempt to manually restrain the bin sweep.
The footswitch MUST be depressed and the thermal protection cord plugged in
before the sweep will operate.