HP 982 - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation and Operation
Econo-Mizer
Figure 1: Hanger Brackets and Chains
The hanger brackets should be positioned
equally spaced around the outer fill hole lip of
the bin. Do not tighten the bracket hardware
until the spreader has been installed and
leveled. Hang the spreader from these brack-
ets by hooking the two chains that are at-
tached to each of the spreader support arms
to two adjacent hanger brackets. When
properly hung, each set of chains will form a
“V” and will restrict random movement of the
spreader.
The spreader can be installed at various
heights in the bin depending on the bin diam-
eter and roof angle. The spreader should be
installed as level as possible by checking with
a level and adjusting the position of the hanger
brackets and/or the lengths of the chains.
Finish the installation by securely tightening
the hanger brackets.
ADJUSTMENT & OPERATION
Figure 2: Slide Gate Adjustment
The slide gates are provided in the pan to allow grain to be spread in the center of the bin. These are
usually to be open wider for smaller diameter bins.
Figure 3: Center Cone Adjustment
It is important that the incoming grain be directed onto the center of the baffle cone in order to dis-
perse the grain evenly in the hopper. This cone functions as a flow control and can be adjusted by
lifting it from the spreader and placing the hairpin clip in one of the holes in the baffle post. The cone
needs to be adjusted higher above the spreader pan for greater capacities and lower for lesser
rates. Best spreading results are obtained when the cone is adjusted to maintain a cushion of grain
in the hopper.
Item 4: Slinger Adjustment
982, 986 & 996 Econo-Mizers have slingers that can be adjusted to accommodate various sizes of
bins and grain densities. The slingers will throw grain farther when in the most advanced position
(hole #1) and will not throw as far when in the swept back position (hole #3). A guide line to use for
adjusting is to use the third hole for 18 foot diameter bins, the middle hole for 24 - 30 foot bins and
the first hole for 33 foot and larger bins.
Installation
Wiring: Refer to the Wiring Diagram and Tables A & B on the next page.
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