Wheatheart Galvanized Utility Auger - Manual (Page 19)

W HEATHEART - G RAIN A UGERS 3. A SSEMBLY
U TILITY 3.9. S ITE I NSTALLATION P ROCEDURES
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3.9. SITE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Site installation procedures will vary depending on auger length, location, and
intended use. Because of these variables, the following instructions are meant to
be used as a guide only. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the auger
is properly braced and/or supported before operating, with the primary concern
being on safety. As a general rule, we suggest the following:
1. Check that all bolts are tightened as per instructions.
2. Ensure that all safety devices are in place and secure.
3. Use a safe lifting device such as a front-end loader or crane to raise and
position the auger, ensuring that the entire area in line of travel is clear of any
obstructions or electrical wires.
Once auger is in position, we recommend:
• Where possible, secure both the intake and discharge ends of the auger
to prevent upending or upsetting from factors such as high wind, vibration,
or grain weight shift.
• If auger is used in a free standing position, it must be braced and/or sup-
ported to prevent upending or upsetting from factors such as high wind,
vibration, or grain weight shift.
Note: Longer utility augers may require trussing or additional bracing. Cable truss kits
and tube clamps for the attachment of bracing are available from Westfield as
options. See Section 3.10. for trussing installation.
• Ensure that on/off switches are conveniently located and marked in case
of emergency.
3.10. TRUSSING (OPTIONAL)
See Figure 3.10.
If trussing is required on your auger, 30’ and 40’ truss kits are available from
Westfield as an option. Before purchasing, determine the unsupported length of
auger in order to obtain the proper kit. The following procedure is offered as a
guide for installing the trussing but can be changed if circumstances warrant it.
To install:
1. Once auger is in place and secure, find the center of the unsupported length
(lowest point of sag) and mount the truss struts with 7/16” x 1" bolts and
locknuts. Do not tighten.
2. Attach strut braces (Figure 3.10) with 7/16” x 1” bolts and locknuts and
secure.
WARNING
Operating a utility auger that is not properly
anchored or secured is unsafe. To do so will
result in damage to equipment and/or
personal injury.