GSI PNEG-1421 User Manual
PNEG-1421
Direct Gear Drive Bin Sweep
Auger (with Roller Wells)
Assembly and Operation Manual
PNEG-1421
Date: 09-20-12
This manual is valid for the sweep catalog numbers in the table below:
Bin Diameter 6'' DGD Sweep 8'' DGD Sweep 10'' DGD Sweep
15' GPS61503 GPS81503 18' GPS61803 GPS81803 21' GPS62103 GPS82103 24' GPS62403 GPS82403 GPS10242
27' GPS62703 GPS82703 GPS10272
30' GPS63003 GPS83003 GPS10302
33' GPS63303 GPS83303 GPS10332
36' GPS63603 GPS83603 GPS10362
39' - GPS83903 GPS10392
42' - GPS84203 GPS10422
48' - GPS84803 GPS10482
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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Instructions ..................... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ..................................................... 7
Operator Qualifications ....................................................................................... .... ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... 10
Chapter 3 Safety Decals ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 4 Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Power Sweep in Bins with Concrete Floors ........................................................................................ 13
Power Sweeps in Bins with Raised Metal Floors ................................................................................ 14
Intermediate Well Installation .............................................................................................................. 15
Unload Tube Installation ..................................................................................................................... 16
Install Bin Flange ................................................................................................................................. 20
Center Well Slide Gate Assembly ....................................................................................................... 22
Control Lever Installation (6" Systems) ............................................................................................... 23
Rack and Pinion Installation (8" and 10" Systems) ............................................................................. 24
Clutch Control Installation ................................................................................................................... 26
Installing the Unload Tube Flight .................. .... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... ....... ......... 28
Install the Sweep Flighting .................................................................................................................. 29
Install the Flighting Shield ................................................................................................................... 33
Sweep Wheel Installation ................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... 34
Chapter 5 Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 36
Power Recommendations ................................................................................................................ ... 36
Before Filling the Bin ........................................................................................................................... 37
Perform Pre-Start Checks ............................ .... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ............................ 39
Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Engaging the Clutch for Bin Sweep .................................................................................................... 43
Final Clean Out ................................................................................................................... .... ... ... ... ... 44
Chapter 6 Shut Down ........................................................................................................................................... 45
Normal Shut Down .............................................................................................................................. 45
Emergency Shut Down .................................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ................................... 45
Storage Preparation ..................................... .... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ............................ 45
Chapter 7 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Maintaining the Auger ......................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 47
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Table of Contents
Chapter 9 Parts List ............................................................................................................................................. 49
6" Center Well Parts ............................................................................................................................ 50
8" Center Well Parts ............................................................................................................................ 52
10" Center Well Parts .......................................................................................................................... 54
Shaft Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 56
Center Connection Parts ..................................................................................................................... 57
6" Intermediate Well Parts .......................... ................ ................. ................ ................ ........................ 58
8" Intermediate Well Parts .......................... ................ ................. ................ ................ ........................ 60
10" Intermediate Well Parts .................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ..................... 62
6" Bin Flange Parts ............................................................................................................................. 64
8" Bin Flange Parts ............................................................................................................................. 65
10" Bin Flange Parts ........................................................................................................................... 66
6" Well Gate Control Parts .................................................................................................................. 68
8" and 10'' Rack and Pinion ................................................................................................................ 70
Assembled Sweep Arm Components ................................................................................................. 72
6", 8" and 10" Flight and Shield Bundle .............................................................................................. 74
Spacer Plates for Reduction Drive Wheel ........................................................................................... 75
Reduction Wheel Drive Components .................................................................................................. 76
Chapter 10 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 79
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1. Introduction
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly use and install equipment. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The customer is responsible for ensuring that all
quantities are correct. The customer should report and note any damage or shortage on the bill of lading
to justify their claim to the transport company.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your equipment and should be easily
accessible when needed.
This warranty provides you the assurance that the company will back its products when defects appear
within the warranty period. In some circumstances, the company also provides field improvements, often
without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused
or modified to change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements may be denied.
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2. Safety
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the
responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment
of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined
below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual and its
safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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2. Safety
Follow Safety Instructions
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and
safety signs on your machine. Keep signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be
sure new equipment components and repair parts include
the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are
available from the manufacturer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls
properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
Keep your machinery in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair
the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
Read and Understand Manual
Install and Operate Electrical Equipment Properly
Electrical controls should be installed by a qualified electrician
and must meet the standards set by the National Electrical Code
and all local and state codes.
Disconnect and lock out all power sources before installing
wires/cables or servicing equipment.
Electric Shock Hazard
Rotating Flight
Grain augers can kill or dismember.
Keep clear of all augers and never enter the bin unless all
power is disconnected and locked out. Failure to do so will
result in serious injury or death.
Rotating Flight
Safety Instructions
Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to
keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some
problems that may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards, and precautions
exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may be
required from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very
dangerous situation where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable
regulations, which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be
consulted before installations are made.
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2. Safety
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service,
hospital, and fire department near your telephone.
Keep Emergency Equipment
Quickly Accessible
Wear Protective Clothing
Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate
to the job.
Remove all jewelry.
Tie long hair up and back.
Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on
plastic or steel parts.
Wear steel-toed boots to help protect your feet from falling
debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoestrings.
A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially
toxic fumes and dust.
Wear a hard hat to help protect your head.
Wear appropriate fall protection equipment when working at
elevations greater than six feet (6').
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel-Toed Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
Fall Protection
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Operate Unload Equipment Properly
• Untrained operators subject themselves and others to SERIOUS INJUR Y
or DEATH. NEVER allow untrained personnel to operate this equipment.
• NEVER work alone.
• Keep children and other unqualified personnel out of the working
area at ALL times. Refer to the Start-Up section of this manual for
diagrams of the work area.
• Make sure ALL equipment is locked in position before operating.
• NEVER start equipment until ALL persons are clear of the work area.
• Keep hands and feet away from the auger intake and other moving parts.
• NEVER attempt to assist machinery operation or to remove trash from equipment while
in operation.
• Be sure all operators are adequately rested and prepared to perform all functions of operating
this equipment.
• NEVER allow any person intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs to operate
the equipment.
• Make sure someone is nearby who is aware of the proper shut down sequence in the event of an
accident or emergency.
• ALWAYS think before acting. NEVER act impulsively around the equipment.
• NEVER allow anyone inside a bin, truck or wagon which is being unloaded by an auger or
conveyor. Flowing grain can trap and suffocate in seconds.
• Use ample overhead lighting after sunset to light the work area.
• Keep area around intake free of obstacles such as electrical cords, blocks, etc., that might
trip workers.
• NEVER drive, stand or walk under the equipment.
• Use caution not to hit the auger when positioning the load.
• ALWAYS lock out ALL power to the equipment when finished unloading a bin.
• Be aware of pinch points. A pinch point is a narrow area between two surfaces that is likely to trap or
catch objects and so is a potential safety hazard.
Operate Unload
Equipment Safely
2. Safety
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2. Safety
Operator Qualifications
A. The User/Operator must be competent and experienced to operate auger equipment. Anyone who
works with or around augers must have good common sense in order to be qualified. These persons
must also know and meet all other qualifications, such as:
i. Any person who has not read and/or does not understand all operation and safety procedures
is not qualified to operate any auger systems.
ii. Certain regulations apply to personnel operating power machinery. Personnel under the age of
18 years may not operate power machinery, including augers. It is your responsibility, as owner
and/or supervisor, to know what these regulations are in your area or situation.
iii. Unqualified or incompetent persons are to remain out of the work area.
iv. O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations state: “At the time of
initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee
in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is, or will be
involved”. (Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture. Subpart D,
Section 1928.57 (a) (6)).
B. As a requirement of O.S.H.A., it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe
operating and safety procedures for this auger. The sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience
and personal record keeping. All unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area at all times. It
is strongly recommended that another qualified person who knows the shut down procedure is in the
area in the event of an emergency.
Date Employee Name Supervisor Name
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3. Safety Decals
DC-1834
DC-1384
DC-1266
Check components shown below to ensure that the safety decals are in pla ce and in good condition. If a
decal cannot be easily read for any reason or has been painted over, replace it immediately. Contact your
dealer or the manufacturer to order a replacement decal free of charge.
Decal Parts List
Part # Description Size
DC-1834 Important - Power Sweep Position 7-3/8" x 2-3/4"
DC-1266 Danger - Bin Well 7-1/2" x 2-1/2"
DC-1384 Danger - Keep Out of Bin 6-1/4" x 1-1/4"
DC-1395 Danger - Rotating Flight 4-1/4" x 6-1/4"
KEEP OUT OF BIN WHILE SWEEP IS IN OPERATION
RAPIDLY TRAVELING SWEEP AUGER
FAILURE TO HEED WILL RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• KEEP OUT OF BIN DURING UNLOADING
OPERATIONS.
• WHEN BIN WELLS ARE IN OPEN POSITION
CONVEYING MECHANISM IS NOT COVERED.
DC-1384
FAILURE TO HEED WILL RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
DC-1266
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3. Safety Decals
DC-1384
DC-1395
Located on the back of the
flight shield.
Check components shown below to ensure that the safety decals are in place and in good condition.
If a decal cannot be easily read for any reason or has been p ainted over, replace it immediately. Cont act
your dealer or the manufacturer to order a replacement decal free of charge.
DANGER Sign No. DC-1395 was supplied with your bin unloading equipment. This safety sign should be
applied to the side of the bin near the bin opening, so it will be viewed by people entering into the bin
storage building. Do not cover any safety signs or any other signs that are already there.
NOTE: Please remember, safety signs provide important safety information for people working near bin
unloading equipment that is in operation.
KEEP OUT OF BIN WHILE SWEEP IS IN OPERATION
RAPIDLY TRAVELING SWEEP AUGER
FAILURE TO HEED WILL RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
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DC-1384
4. Installation
Power Sweep in Bins with Concrete Floors
NOTE: The company does not recommend setting the direct gear drive bin sweep auger unit in concrete.
If installing a unit flush with a concrete floor, we recommend that the unit be installed in a
preformed trench. Use Figure 4A below.
Figure 4A Concrete Trench Layout for 6", 8" and 10" Power Sweeps
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4. Installation
NOTE: Dimension “B” on Page 15.
NOTE: Dimension “B” on Page 15.
Power Sweeps in Bins with Raised Metal Floors
For bins with raised metal floors, it is necessary to cut openings in the floor for the center well and
intermediate wells. Make sure the metal floor is high enough above the concrete base so there is space
for the wells. It would be convenient to complete assembly of the bin floor as the power sweep is being
installed for better access to components under the floor.
1. Locate the center of the bin and make a cut-out in the bin floor for the cen ter well. See Figure 4B for
cut-out size and location of 6" and 8" wells. See Figure 4C for 10" wells. Locate the vertical shaft
between the gearboxes in the center of the bin. Place suitable supports under the center well to hold
it in position.
Figure 4B 6" and 8" (15.24 cm 20.32 cm) Center and Intermediate Well(s) Bin Floor Cut-outs
Figure 4C 10" (25.40 cm) Center and Intermediate Well(s) Bin Floor Cut-outs
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Intermediate Well Installation
1. Cut openings in the bin floor for the intermediate wells. See Figure 4B and Figure 4C on Page 14.
The number of wells depends on bin size. The distances between intermedia te wells and the center
well should be equal. See Figure 4D and Chart below.
Bin
Size
15' 1 7' - 5-1/2" 39-3/8" * 9'-5"
18' 1 8' - 11-7/16" 36-3/4" * 1 1'-5"
21' 2 10' - 5-5/16" 32-1/2" 49-3/4" 12'-5"
24' 2 11' - 11-1/4" 38-1/2" 55-3/4" 13'-11"
27' 2 13' - 5-3/16" 44-1/2" 61-3/4" 15'-5"
30' 2 14'-11" 50-1/2" 67-3/4" 16'-11"
33' 3 16' - 4-15/16" 39.563" 56.813" 18'-1"
36' 3 17' - 10-7/8" 42.563" 59.813" 19'-11"
39' 3 19' - 4-3/4" 47.063" 64.313" 21'-5"
42' 4 20' - 10-11/16" 39" 56-1/4" 23'-5"
48' 4 23' - 10-1/2" 46.2" 63.45" 26'-5"
# of Intermediate
Wells
Distance from
Center of Bin
to Wall (A)
Distance Between
Center Well and First
Intermediate Well (B)
Distance Between
Wells (C)
Distance from
Center of Bin to
Angle Ring (D)
Figure 4D
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4. Installation
Unload Tube Installation
1. Cut an opening in the bin wall for the unloading tube to pass through. See Chart on Page 17 for
hole information. Additional views of the holes can be found in Figure 4E, Figure 4F below and
Figure 4G on Page 17.
Figure 4E 10" Tube
Figure 4F 8" Tube
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4. Installation
Figure 4G 6" Tube
Tube Size Hole Size and Location
10" 13" Hole, approximately 6" below the bin floor, inline with the center well tube.
8" 11" Hole, approximately 6-1/2" below the bin floor, inline with the center well tube.
6" 9" Hole, approximately 7-1/2" below the floor, directly inline with the center well tube.
2. From inside the bin, insert the angle ring end of the unload tube through the hole in the bin sidewall.
NOTE: Before installing tube, remove flight from inside of tube.
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4. Installation
3. Place the connecting band onto the end of the unload tube closest to the center well. (See Figure 4H.)
Figure 4H
4. Position the unload tube flush against the center well tube. (See Figure 4I.)
Figure 4I
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4. Installation
5. Slide the connecting band until it is equally positioned over both the unload tube and the center well
tube. Position the connecting band so that it will not interfere with the control rods. (See Figure 4J.)
Figure 4J
6. Secure the connecting band with three (3) 5/16" x 1-1/2" bolts and serrated flange nuts, making sure
the intermediate wells are aligned to the center wells.
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4. Installation
Install Bin Flange
1. Attach the upper and lower bin flanges loosely to the auger tube using two (2) 5/16" x 1-1/2" bolts
and serrated flange nuts. (See Figure 4K.)
Figure 4K
2. Next, install the clutch lock collar to the lower bin flange using two (2) 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolts and
serrated flange nuts. Install the bolt heads on the backside of the lower bin flange so they will be next
to the bin wall when the flanges are attached to the bin. (See Figure 4L.)
Figure 4L
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4. Installation
3. With the flange not yet attached to the bin wall, make sure that the bin wall opening is large enough
for the clutch and well control rods to pass through the bin wall.
4. Slide the bin flanges flush up to the bin wall and tighten the bolts connecting the two (2) flanges.
5. Drill into the bin wall through the holes located on the four (4) corners of bin flanges. Fasten the
bin flanges to the bin wall using four (4) 5/16" x 3/4" bin wall bolts and serrated flange nuts.
(See Figure 4M.)
Figure 4M
6. Drill the remaining holes into the bin wall and attach the remaining 5/16" x 3/4" bin wall bolts and
serrated flange nuts.
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4. Installation
Center Well Slide Gate Assembly
1. Close the center slide gate completely.
2. Align control rod between holes in gate.
3. Attach control gate clamp to control rod by sliding 5/16" x 1-3/4" long roll pin through clamp and
control pipe.
4. Fasten clamp to bottom side of control gate by using two (2) 5/16" x 3/4" long carriage bolts,
flat washers and serrated flange nuts. (See Figure 4N.)
NOTE: 6" and 8" Rods attach on the TOP side of the center well gate.
Figure 4N
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4. Installation
Control Lever Installation (6" Systems)
1. Close all slide control gates and keep them closed.
2. Attach the control lever by sliding the safety snap-on pin through the lever and both control rods.
Close the center well and intermediate well gates using the control lever and the various slots.
3. Place the safety snap-on pin through the center well control rod and the control lever as shown
in Figure 4O.
Figure 4O 6" Systems
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4. Installation
Rack and Pinion Installation (8" and 10" Systems)
1. Make sure all gates are fully closed.
2. Slip rack and pinion tube over center gate control rod and align holes, making sure rack and pinion
is fully extended toward bin wall. (See Figure 4P.)
3. With rack and pinion resting on unload tube and tube holes aligned, insert one 5/16" x 1-3/4"
bolt through the rack and pinion tube and center gate control rod. Fasten together with a nut.
(See Figure 4P.)
Figure 4P 8" and 10" Systems
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