GSI PNEG-1583 User Manual

10" Commercial Vertical
Replacement Drive Kit

Installation Manual

PNEG-1583

Date: 04-16-08

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Table of Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Chapter 2 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................5

Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 5

Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 6

Operator Qualifications ....................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 3 Safety Decals ...................................................................................................................................10

Chapter 4 Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Prepare the Powerhead ......... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ................................... 11

Assemble the Motor Mount Plate to the New Head Plate ................ ... ... .... ... ................................... 14

Install the Head Plate Assembly to the Auger .................................................................................. 15

Install Motor Mount Brace ................................................................................................................ 16

Assemble the Bearing to the Bearing Plate ...................................................................................... 17

Assemble the Bearing Plate Assembly to the Head Plate ................................................................ 17

Assemble Belt Guard Brackets to the Head Plate ............................................................................ 18

Install the Motor Mount Adjuster ....................................................................................................... 19

Install the Motor Plate ................................................................................................................. ...... 20

Install the Pulley ............................................................................................................................ ... 21

Install the Motor (NOT PROVIDED) ................................................................................................. 21

Install the Belts ................................................................................................................................. 22

Install the Belt Guard ........................................................................................................................ 23

Chapter 5 Parts List ..........................................................................................................................................24

Replacement Drive Kit Components ................................................................................................ 24

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................26

Chapter 7 Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................27

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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 provide s 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 be come void
and field improvements may be denied.

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2. Safety

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.

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.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.

NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you
should pay special attention.

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2. Safety

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 which may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.

As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requ irements, hazards and p recautions
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.

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.

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.

Read and Understand Manual

Electric Shock Hazard

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Operate Unload Equipment Properly

• Untrained operators subject themselves and others to SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH. NEVER allow untrained personnel to operate this equipment.

• NEVER work alone.

Operate Unload

• 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

Equipment Safely

2. Safety

• 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 shutdown 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.

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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.

Wear Protective Clothing

Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate
to the job.

Remove all jewelry.

Keep Emergency Equipment
Quickly Accessible

Eye Protection

Long hair should be tied up and back.

Safety glasses should be worn at all times to protect eyes
from debris.

Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on
plastic or steel parts.

Wear steel toe boots to help protect your feet from falling
debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoe strings.

A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially
toxic fumes and dust.

Wear hard hat to help protect your head.

Gloves

Steel Toe Boots

Respirator

Hard Hat

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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. Sub Part D,

Section 19287.57 (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 for your convenience and
personal record keeping. All unqualified persons should always stay out o f work area. 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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