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Shutdown – Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1579 User Manual

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12" & 16" Series II Sweep PNEG-720-G2

Shutdown

3. STORAGE PREPARATION

A. Be sure the sumps and unload conveyor are empty.

B. Close the sump control gates.

C. Park the sweep behind the intermediate sumps, so that the sumps are on the auger side of the

sweep.

D. Shut down the auger.

E. Make sure all fasteners are tight.

F. Cover the motors with the tarps supplied with the sweep after first allowing the motors to cool down.

G. Place blocks under the frame of the sweep to help support the sweep during storage.

1. NORMAL SHUTDOWN

A. Before shutting down the unit, be sure the sumps and unload conveyor are empty.

B. Press the “Stop” button on the control panel.

A. Know how to shut down the auger in case of an emergency.

B. Step off the footswitch and press the “Stop” button.

C. Disconnect and lockout the power source.

2. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN

NEVER start the equipment under load. Doing so may cause damage. This
type of damage is considered a misuse of the equipment. Any misuse of
the equipment may void the warranty.