Great Plains 401-516A User Manual
Installation Instructions
401-508A and 401-516A
Pressure Relief Kits
for 403-143K, 403-226K
and 403-174K Hoppers
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and
!
the lives of others depend on it!
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Cover illustration shows a 401-508A 82 bu kit installed in a 403-143K hopper.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information.................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................ 3
Description of Unit........................................................ 3
Document Family ......................................................... 3
Kits Covered by this Manual ........................................ 3
Hoppers Which May Be Updated............................. 3
Using This Manual ....................................................... 4
Call-Outs .................................................................. 4
Definitions ................................................................4
Owner Assistance ........................................................ 4
Installation Instructions ............................................ 5
Before You Start .......................................................... 5
Tools Required............................................................. 5
Prepare Hopper ........................................................... 5
Dismount Hopper ......................................................... 6
Remove Old Door Slide ............................................... 7
Install Bottom Weldment .............................................. 7
Install New Door Slide.................................................. 8
Assemble Upper Pipe Support..................................... 9
Attach 150 bu Angle Brackets.................................. 9
Install 82 bu Upper Components ............................... 10
Remove Support for Drilling................................... 10
Mark Holes and Drill............................................... 10
Re-Install Strainer Support..................................... 11
Position Air Pipe..................................................... 11
Install Upper Pipe Support ..................................... 11
Install 150 bu Upper Components ............................. 12
Mark Holes for Drilling............................................ 12
Insert Pipe in Hopper .............................................13
Cap and Position Pipe ........................................... 13
Drill 150 bu Holes................................................... 13
Attach Upper 150 bu Support ................................ 14
Closeout..................................................................... 14
Appendix................................................................... 15
Torque Values............................................................ 15
Parts Lists .................................................................. 16
401-508A 82 bu Pressure Release Kit................... 16
401-508A Part Numbers .................................... 17
401-516A 150 bu Pressure Release Kit................. 18
401-516A Part Numbers .................................... 19
Existing Parts Affected........................................... 19
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is”without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation
of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at
the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
The following are trademarks of Great Plains Mfg., Inc.: Application Systems, Ausherman, Land Pride, Great Plains
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Printed in the United States of America.
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Important Safety Information
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it. In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Be Aware of Signal Words
Signal words designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations,
typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when
guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Be Familiar with Safety Decals
▲ Read and understand “Safety Reflectors and Decals”in
the Operator Manual.
▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.
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Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools
and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean, dry area.
▲ Wear gloves when handling row cleaner tines.
▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system
pressure is relieved.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition and
installed properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before
operation.
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Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital
and fire department near phone.
Safety At All Times
▲ Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this
manual before operation. Read all instructions noted on the
safety decals.
▲ Be familiar with all implement functions.
▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave implement unattended with tractor engine
running.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with mov-
ing parts.
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Introduction
Description of Unit
These kits update older hoppers to the current pneumatic configuration, which includes a vertical pipe to
equalize pressure at the top of the hopper and at the
base of the seed mass. This allows the hydraulic fan to
run at higher speeds, and provides more consistent seed
flow at all pressures and seed delivery rates.
Document Family
401-514M Installation Instructions (this document)
Also update your Operator and Parts Manuals for correct
information on fan operations with updated hoppers, and
current replacement part data.
The information in this manual is current at printing.
Some parts may change to assure top performance.
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Kits Covered by this Manual
Part
Number
401-508A YP 82 BU AIR RELEASE FLD KIT
401-516A YP 150 BU AIR RELEASE FLD KIT
Each kit updates one hopper.
Hoppers Which May Be Updated
Part
Number
403-143K 82 bu, latch on left side 401-508A
403-226K 82 bu, latch on right side 401-508A
403-174K 150 bu, latches to center 401-516A
Inspect the hopper before ordering a kit. Only hoppers
manufactured prior to late 2007 support this update kit.
Hoppers made after that date have the vent tube components as standard equipment.
Description
Description Use Kit
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403-143K Hopper
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Using This Manual
This manual familiarizes you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Read this manual and follow the recommendations to
help ensure safe and efficient operation.
Call-Outs
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to
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Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Note: Paragraphs in this format provide useful informa-
Paragraphs in this format present a crucial point of
information related to the current topic. Read and follow the directions to:
- remain safe,
- avoid serious damage to equipment and
- ensure desired field results.
Single-digit callouts identify components in
the currently referenced Figure or Figures.
These numbers may be reused for different
items from page to page.
Two-digit callouts in the range 11-34 reference new parts from the new parts lists
beginning on page 16. The descriptions
match those on the parts, cartons, bags or
item tags, as well as descriptions your
updated Parts Manual.
Two-digit callouts in the range 85-89 reference existing parts removed and reused.
tion related to the current topic.
IMPORTANT !
Owner Assistance
If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a
Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains
products.
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and
should only be replaced with Great Plains parts.
Record your pressure relief kit kit model number here for
quick reference:
Model Number:__________________________
Date Purchased: __________________________
Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with
your updated machine. If you do not understand any part
of this manual or are not satisfied with the service
received, please take the following actions.
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager. Make sure they are aware of any problems
so they can assist you.
2. If you are still unsatisfied, seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership.
For further assistance write to:
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
Refer to Figure 1 on page 3
Right-hand and left-hand as
used in this manual are determined by facing the direction
the machine will travel while in
use unless otherwise stated.
An orientation rose (shown at
right) depicts Up, Right, Back,
Down, Left and Front.
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Installation Instructions
Before You Start
Most accidents are the result of negligence and carelessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to follow simple but necessary safety precautions. Allow no
one to install the pressure relief kit before carefully reading this manual.
Some fasteners may be loosely assembled. Remove
them before mounting that component. Due to evolving
manufacturing practices, some assemblies may already
be completely pre-assembled. If so, check that fasteners
are tight, and skip the unneeded assembly steps.
Tools Required
• Basic hand tools, including a center punch and a fine
tip indelible marker
• Portable drill with a
• Twist drill bits of sizes:
Bolt hole: 0.41in,
Pilot hole: approx. 0.13in,
• Measuring square
• Silicone sealant
• Blocks of supports for hopper
• Ladder
Torque values for fasteners are shown on page 15.
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” starting on page 1.
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in (12mm) chuck
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in, Z, or 10.1mm
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⁄
8
in, #31, or 3.0mm
Prepare Hopper
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WARNING
Possible Confined Space Hazard. Do not enter hopper.
The instructions in this manual do not require hopper entry.
A hopper that has been used may represent a Confined Space
Hazard, due to low oxygen, high dust and/or chemical fumes.
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Refer to Figure 2
2. Empty the hopper per the clean-out instructions in
your Operator Manual. Remove the strainer basket(s) and leave the slide gate open.
3. From the walkboard (or a lift, if the hopper is dis-
mounted), thoroughly pressure wash the inside of
the hopper.
4. Allow the hopper to drain and dry.
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Figure 2:
Prepare Hopper
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