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M04 - M08 Bucket Elevator

   10230001  6-07

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  Specifications

Model Specifications

M - 4 Elevator

MODEL

capacity in 

bushels 

per hour 

WL + 10%

head 

pulley

/ RPM

cup size

/ cup

spacing

head 

shaft /

boot 

shaft

head 

shell /

 boot 

shell

legging

spouting 

required 

belt size and 

specification / 

belt strength

bearings

M4-175

175

4 1/4” / 

90

6”x4” / 8”

1 7/16” 

/ 3/4”

12 ga /

12 ga

16 ga

“lockformed”

6”

7” PVC - static, 

oil and fire 

resistant (SOF) 

/ 225# PIW

self 

aligning 

sealed 

ball 

bearings

M4-500

500

4 1/4” / 

140

6”x4” / 

4 1/2”

1 7/16” 

/ 3/4”

12 ga /

12 ga

16 ga

“lockformed”

6”

M4-700

700

4 1/4” / 

205

6”x4” / 

4 1/2”

1 7/16” 

/ 3/4”

12 ga /

12 ga

16 ga

“lockformed”

6”

M - 8 Elevator

MODEL

capacity in 

bushels 

per hour 

WL + 10%

head 

pulley

/ RPM

cup size

/ cup

spacing

head 

shaft /

boot 

shaft

head 

shell /

 boot 

shell

legging

spouting 

required 

belt size and 

specification / 

belt strength

bearings

M8-20

200

8” / 

120

6”x4” / 

13 1/2”

1 7/16” 

/ 1”

14 ga /

14 ga

14 ga

“lockformed”

6”

7” PVC - static, 

oil and fire 

resistant (SOF) 

/ 225# PIW

self 

aligning 

sealed 

ball 

bearings

M8-40

400

8” / 

120

6”x4” / 9”

1 7/16” 

/ 1”

14 ga /

14 ga

14 ga

“lockformed”

6”

M8-60

600

8” / 

120

6”x4” / 6”

1 7/16” 

/ 1”

14 ga /

14 ga

14 ga

“lockformed”

6”

M8-80

800

8” / 

120

6”x4” / 

4 1/2”

1 7/16” 

/ 1”

14 ga /

14 ga

14 ga

“lockformed”

6”

Summary of Contents for MFS YORK STORMOR M-700

Page 1: ...P N 10230001 Rev 6 07 Bucket Elevator M04 M08 8 1 2 X 16 LEGGING AND 10 X 21 LEGGING CONSTRUCTION AND OWNERS MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ting additional copies Please Contact MFS YORK STORMOR or Your Dealer If You Have Any Questions Concerning This Manual Keep This Manual In A Safe Place Available For Future Reference Be Alert The safe...

Page 3: ...to help you to better understand how to safely build and use this YORK bucket elevator It is your responsibility as the owner builder operator or supervisor to know what specific requirements precauti...

Page 4: ...erating Safety 12 Lock Out 13 Warning Decals 14 3 Specifications 16 Bucket Elevator Dimensions 16 Model Specifications 18 Parts Identification 19 Stacking Drawing 20 Ladder and Platform Arrangement 21...

Page 5: ...48 Rest Platform 54 Stackable Leg Sections 57 Setting and Guying 60 Belt and Buckets 61 Belt Splice 62 Wire Rope Indicator 64 Torque Arm Mounting Bracket 65 Truss Kits 6 12 Diameter Downspouts 66 Typ...

Page 6: ...AND EXCLUSIONS There are no warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any product manufactured or sold by the Company Motors provided by the Company are in most...

Page 7: ...sh grease at the seals If you cannot lubricate the bearings while the unit is running do it immediately upon shut down while the bearing is still warm Do not grease a cold bearing 4 Be certain to main...

Page 8: ...nt It is your responsibility as an owner or operator or supervisor to know what specific requirements precautions and work hazards exist and to make these known to all other personnel working with the...

Page 9: ...ccupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture Subpart D Section 9128 57 a 6 OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970 Certain purchasers of our products may be subject to the requireme...

Page 10: ...ire an overheated bearing a spark welding or cutting sparks or debris hot metal electric failure or other similar sources 7 Confined Area An explosive action must take place within a confined area Rec...

Page 11: ...have surrounded grain dust explosions These are some of the most common a Grain dust explosions do not occur in times of high humidity False Dust explosions have occurred during rain storms b Grain du...

Page 12: ...oval from MFS YORK STORMOR Following these 4 basic safety rules is a proven way to reduce accidents Be certain to provide all employees working on or near your bucket elevator with effective safety tr...

Page 13: ...olutely certain that the power can t be supplied by any way to the bucket elevator 8 All authorized personnel must put his her own personal lock on the switch to lock it in the off position Everyone m...

Page 14: ...locations indicated Be sure all of these decals are in their proper location on the elevator and are in good condition Check all safety decals and replace any that are worn missing or illegible They...

Page 15: ...or each explosion panel on head and legs 1 on the drive guard 1 at the boot end 1 at the boot end 1 at each end panel 1 per each inspection section 1 on both sides of each boot intake 1 per boot 2 Saf...

Page 16: ...Bucket Elevator Dimensions DENOTES OPTIONAL 1 4 EXPANDED METAL URETHANE LINED AREAS Shaft Projection V X A B E F G H J FAILURE TO HEED WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH N M P K Y Z U R Q S T L C...

Page 17: ...19 483mm 21 533mm K 36 914mm 42 1067mm L 60 1524mm 60 1524mm M 11 1 2 mm 13 3 8 340mm N 8 square 203mm 8 square 203mm P 5 1 4 133mm Q 11 1 8 283mm 10 3 16 259mm R 13 330mm 15 1 2 394mm S 24 1 8 613mm...

Page 18: ...2 1 7 16 3 4 12 ga 12 ga 16 ga lockformed 6 M4 700 700 4 1 4 205 6 x4 4 1 2 1 7 16 3 4 12 ga 12 ga 16 ga lockformed 6 M 8 Elevator MODEL capacity in bushels per hour WL 10 head pulley RPM cup size cup...

Page 19: ...guard installed head head pulley guy wire bracket boot pulley inspection door boot inlet hopper inspection door inspection section bucket belt guy cable drive belts motor mount motor speed reducer bea...

Page 20: ...10230001 6 07 20 3 Specifications Stacking Drawing Note If the leg is in a boot pit the leg sections may be rearranged so that the inspection sections are above grade 10 sections head 6 9 section 5 i...

Page 21: ...s need to extend above platforms by 4 distributor platform rest platform rest stop work platform ladders must extend at least 4 above platform customer s discretion at least 7 20 maximum with no cage...

Page 22: ...discharge height should be such that the spouting is at a minimum slope of 45 for whole grains Contact MFS YORK STORMOR for specific recommendations on other materials On outside installations check t...

Page 23: ...ads imposed upon the anchors are charted in the table below All anchors must be designed by a Structural Engineer to match soil and ground conditions See the correct cable clamping instructions which...

Page 24: ...vator 10230001 6 07 24 EXAMPLE GUY CABLE INSTALLATION a 4 Pre Assembly CABLE ANCHOR LOCATIONS LV LH guy cables anchor distance from elevator A deadman footing turnbuckle guy cables A TYPICAL ELEVATOR...

Page 25: ...4 45 TOTAL CABLE 1264 FT 100 FT LEG 1 142 3 57 2 129 4 45 3 117 TOTAL CABLE 1960 FT Notes 1 All cables are 3 8 diameter 2 Guy cables must be spaced in 4 equal directions 3 Cable lengths shown are str...

Page 26: ...10 3 8 264mm I 16 1 2 419mm J 13 3 4 349mm K 12 305mm L 18 3 8 467mm M 25 3 4 654mm N 17 3 8 441mm O 9 1 4 235mm P 1 1 2 38mm Q 6 7 1 2 191mm R 35 889mm S 6 17 3 4 451mm T 6 13 330mm U 6 11 279mm V 6...

Page 27: ...r 10230001 6 07 B A Q C D A P T C D 3 1 4 3 1 4 3 1 4 U V D C X W R S AA Z C Y transition flat top adaptor 3 piece elbow 2 piece elbow dead end decelerator NOTE Dead end elbows and decelerator dimensi...

Page 28: ...lange 6 round flange B A D C E distributor 6 6 10 12 14 16 18 A 4 4 4 9 9 9 9 B 16 19 22 28 28 31 34 C 21 1 2 24 1 2 27 1 2 33 1 2 33 1 2 36 1 2 39 1 2 D 15 1 2 18 1 2 21 1 2 27 1 2 27 1 2 30 1 2 33 1...

Page 29: ...upon arrival to insure it is complete Distribute the parts in an orderly fashion at the construction site to facilitate later assembly Use the packing list that is provided with the shipment to verif...

Page 30: ...e Torque ft lbs Bolt Identification 3 8 hex bolt Grade 5 38 1 2 hex bolt Grade 2 57 WARNING UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANY OTHER BOLT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THOSE SUPPLIED BY MFS YORK STORMOR WARNING Us...

Page 31: ...egments along with ladder safety cage and any platforms Remember to position the guy wire brackets and cables at 20 intervals Alternate Method 4 Some contractors prefer to lift the elevator in 10 incr...

Page 32: ...er each vertical boot stiffener Securely fasten the boot to the concrete with machinery clips or field fabricated plates and anchor bolts see example a on this page WARNING It is vital that the boot b...

Page 33: ...ll reduce the capacity of the elevator 3 install the discharge hopper Remove the hood front and back from the head assembly Elevate the head enough to install the discharge hopper to the front of the...

Page 34: ...s 34 38 Drive Assembly INSTALL THE DRIVE ASSEMBLY PARTS EXPLOSION a elevator head head cover motor motor mount M8 torque arm plate torque arm rod assembly belt guard back drive sheave and bushing driv...

Page 35: ...t 10022563 torque arm plate 10030188 bearing angle INSTALL THE M4 BELT GUARD BRACKET AND TORQUE ARM BRACKET a belt guard bracket 10022471 torque arm bracket 10034168 motor mount bearing angle NOTE The...

Page 36: ...nt back head cover INSTALL MOTOR b motor mount motor INSTALL REDUCER AND TORQUE ARM ASSEMBLY c torque arm rod reducer torque arm plate belt guard bracket NOTE The first leg section below the head is n...

Page 37: ...ket torque arm rod torque arm plate motor INSTALL BELT GUARD BACK BUSHINGS SHEAVES AND BELTS b reducer motor belt guard back bushing drive sheave belts driven sheave bushing NOTE The first leg section...

Page 38: ...230001 6 07 38 INSTALL DRIVE GUARD COVER a sheaves belts belt guard back belt guard NOTE The first leg section below the head is not installed yet It is shown in examples on this page for illustrative...

Page 39: ...the next Note that the ladder will be located on the opposite side of the drive assembly Important Note Your elevator must be installed so that the entire your elevator run is always straight level an...

Page 40: ...racket assembly shown in dark lines ladder will be here on side opposite the drive side drive side of elevator head motor mount TIP THE HEAD ASSEMBLY SO THE MOTOR MOUNT IS ABOVE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY a...

Page 41: ...all elevator layout including the distributor platform spouting and any other elevator system components NOTE Your platform may come with a different walk surface than shown below 5 Assembly EXAMPLE C...

Page 42: ...eg using the work platform brackets See the examples on this page WORK PLATFORM TOP VIEW b a leg section front angle welded platform work platform weldment 10021565 right and left hand support angles...

Page 43: ...ing as shown on in example a on page 41 Install the posts and hand rails to the platform Securely tighten all bolts on the platform Install the guy wire bracket approximately 8 below the bottom of the...

Page 44: ...M08 Bucket Elevator 10230001 6 07 44 INSTALL A GUY WIRE BRACKET 8 BELOW THE WORK PLATFORM a work platform guy wire bracket elevator leg section M8 WORK PLATFORM DIMENSIONS b 653 8 83 7 8 10 1 2 5 Asse...

Page 45: ...at a point that allows easy access to work on the distributor and or valving that may be supplied example a and example a on the next page NOTE Be certain to build the platform as shown in the exampl...

Page 46: ...platform right and left hand support angles 1022233 and 1022232 leg section leg section distributor platform support brackets INSTALL THE DISTRIBUTOR PLATFORM BASE TOP VIEW b leg section distributor p...

Page 47: ...47 M04 M08 Bucket Elevator 10230001 6 07 M8 DISTRIBUTOR PLATFORM DIMENSIONS a 41 5 8 131 8 837 8 leg section distributor platform 5 Assembly...

Page 48: ...While installing the ladder be certain to follow all instructions regarding correct ladder bracket spacing and always securely tighten all bolts Ladders TOP VIEW LADDER CLIP AND BOLT c LADDER CLIP AND...

Page 49: ...bly side ladder bracket assembly and ladder installed leg section up side of leg down side of leg side ladder bracket assembly ladder clip and bolt assembly ladder END LADDER BRACKET ASSEMBLY PN100219...

Page 50: ...sembly ladder splice assembly 17 start ladder installation Start installing ladders to the elevator legs examples a j Follow all ladder instructions and examples in this manual Your elevator should co...

Page 51: ...910 27 d 2 Landing platforms When ladders are used to ascend to heights exceeding 20 feet except on chimneys landing platforms shall be provided for each 30 feet of height or fraction thereof except t...

Page 52: ...ARED D RINGS i double d ring used to join cage sections together standard d ring flared d ring TYPICAL CAGE ASSEMBLY j 10 cage 10 flared cage 18 install ladder cages Assemble the ladder cages as shown...

Page 53: ...der brackets where needed Secure the ladder for safe ascension and descension Also install ladder brackets at customer s discretion distributor platform rest platform rest stop work platform use the s...

Page 54: ...rface than shown below surface will be below the ladder run that ascends from the rest platform Also install the rest platform so that the rest platform ladder opening lines up with the ladder run whi...

Page 55: ...t platform as shown on the previous page Securely tighten all bolts on the platform Note The rest platform installs to the leg using 2 side clamps as shown in the example below INSTALL THE REST PLATFO...

Page 56: ...M04 M08 Bucket Elevator 10230001 6 07 56 M8 REST PLATFORM DIMENSIONS a rest platform leg section 5 Assembly...

Page 57: ...planned stackable leg sections Stackable Leg Sections 22 install guy wire brackets Follow the stacking drawing for the particular elevator you are assembling and the section of this manual dealing wit...

Page 58: ...attaching the head cover to the work platform while lifting the uppermost assembly section will eliminate a separate lifting of the head cover INSTALL GUY WIRE BRACKETS TO LEG a leg section connection...

Page 59: ...ing construction personnel make the base connection from a ladder or lift by including your inspection section in the bottom stackable leg section 30 or less 30 or less boot inspection section install...

Page 60: ...ees from the first transit in line with the second row of anchors to adjust cables extending in the other 2 directions While plumbing the leg tension the cables to 600 700 pounds 5 Tighten 2 opposite...

Page 61: ...xceed 20 mph From the top of the elevator thread a rope down the leg to the point where the inspection door is located Fasten the rope to the assembled belt Using a come along pull the belt through th...

Page 62: ...lice Belt splice clamps are shipped with each elevator example a Replace and secure the inspection door cover when complete Important Note It is very important that the final belt splice is made squar...

Page 63: ...e head pulley from slipping under a full load condition There should be no rattling when the elevator runs empty 28 adjust the discharge hopper The discharge hopper is located in the head discharge se...

Page 64: ...ng it to the leg 6 Locate the foot pedal so that it can be operated at the same time the number disc is being turned 7 The amount of cable needed can be determined by taking the height of the distribu...

Page 65: ...01 6 07 5 Assembly Torque Arm Mounting Bracket Note The torque arm mounting bracket must be mounted in the position on the speed reducer as shown in the example below TORQUE ARM MOUNTING BRACKET POSIT...

Page 66: ...der will be 5 feet 80 ft below truss kits should be installed with approximate dimensions as shown Overall diameter of 48 spider will be 8 feet and diameter of 24 spider will be 5 feet 100 ft below tr...

Page 67: ...n the truss kit size Typical Spider Arm TYPICAL SPIDER ARM ASSEMBLY a 3 8 x 1 bolt 900 00031 and nut 900 05021 aircraft cable spider brace angle 24 x 35 1 4 100 3 0407 48 x 59 100 3 0348 66 x 80 100 3...

Page 68: ...ut straight Top cables should be drawn up snug Truss Cables DETAIL OF PIPE CLAMP B 1 DETAIL OF PIPE CLAMP A 1 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolt 900 00032 and nut 900 05021 1 2 pipe clamp welded assembly 2 3 8 cable cl...

Page 69: ...when loads are applied Inspect regularly and retighten WARNING Failure to read understand and follow all Wire Rope Termination instructions on this page and the next page may cause death or serious in...

Page 70: ...ON a 7 turnback dead end live end Right Way for maximum rope strength Wrong Way clips staggered Wrong Way clips reversed clip facing wrong way clip facing wrong way clip facing wrong way install first...

Page 71: ...base to adjust the V belt Maintain shaft alignment Adjust the motor base equally at all 4 jackscrews Tighten the V belts to the correct tension When the V belt tension is correct tighten the top on th...

Page 72: ...for oil leakage or overheating of the gear reducer e Head pulley hub bolts set screws 1 Start Up Inspection Before operating the elevator check all areas for SAFETY and machine damage which could happ...

Page 73: ...ley replace lagging belt is running to one side belt will not track belt on boot pulley not running on center belt too loose to give guidance tighten or shorten the belt as needed boot pulley not leve...

Page 74: ...g incorrect belt speed adjust speed incorrect baffle adjustment adjust it see page 63 improper cup design call MFS YORK STORMOR inlet opening too small increase opening incorrect belt speed wrong driv...

Page 75: ...ust speed motor drive noise failed bearings in motor head shaft or boot shaft replace as needed failed bearings in gears or reducers replace as needed low oil level in reducer add oil cups not filling...

Page 76: ...ooting loads 22 boot pulley 19 22 62 bracing 23 bucket 19 63 bucket bolts 7 bucket elevator dimensions 16 bushing 37 C cable anchor locations 24 cable clips 7 25 cable lengths 25 cable thimble 68 cage...

Page 77: ...d d ring 52 flared ladder cage 54 follow a proper lockout procedure 13 four basic safety rules 12 free flowing materials 22 33 front rail 41 G general assembly instructions 31 general safety statement...

Page 78: ...intenance 7 mineral oil 10 model specifications 18 motion sensors 11 motor 19 34 36 37 71 motor mount 19 34 35 36 40 N nylon choker 58 O occupational safety and health act of 1970 9 off level anchors...

Page 79: ...35 torque arm mounting bracket 65 torque arm plate 35 36 37 torque arm rod 34 36 37 transit 60 trouble shooting 73 truss cables 68 truss kits 66 turnbuckles 7 24 25 60 68 two way valve 26 typical elev...

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Page 81: ...Recent Significant Manual Changes 6 07 Version Changes 1 This is the first version of this manual...

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