4. Installation
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Scattergrain Grain Spreader
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Grain Spreader Installation (Continued)
Figure 4C Grain flow must be centered within the spreader cone.
The Scattergrain 1/2 HP motor is protected with an internal automatic reset overload.
Before servicing, all power to the unit must be disconnected and locked out to avoid
a possible re-set/re-start and serious injury.
Before connecting and applying power, rotate the spreader blade by hand to be
certain it rotates freely without obstruction. The motor turns the spreader blade
counterclockwise as viewed from above the unit. The power spread unit requires
115 volt power supply. The minimum wire size is 14 gauge for runs up to 200'. It is
advisable to provide additional protection such as 15 amp slow blow fuses or
20 amp circuit breaker. Consult a licensed electrician for wire size on longer runs.
Regardless of grain type and bin size, the grain flow must be directly down (vertical)
and centered (horizontal) within the spreader cone.
(See Figure 4C.)
This must be
done in order to prevent high and low grain surface areas from one side of the bin to
the other.
WARNING