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PNEG-1020 Bin Sweep Auger
Introduction
Note: The horsepower recommendations are for augering reasonably dry grain. High
moisture grain (greater than 15%) will require greater power for maximum
capacity. The maximum capacity will be less with high moisture grain than with dry
grain.
1. A magnetic starter should be used to protect the motor when starting and stopping. It
should stop the motor in case of power interruption, conductor fault, low voltage, circuit
interruption or motor overload. The motor must be restarted manually. Some motors have
built-in thermal overload protection. If this is the type of motor being used, use only those
with a manual reset.
2. The motor starting controls must be located outside the bin. They must NEVER be installed
on the Bin Sweep Auger inside the bin.
3. Disconnect and lockout the power before resetting motor overloads.
4. Disconnect and lockout the power before entering the bin.
5. Disconnect and lockout the power before servicing the equipment.
6. Position the reset and motor starting controls so that the operators have full view of the
equipment working.
There should ALWAYS be two (2) people in the work area.
7. Make sure electric motors are grounded.
Note: A main power disconnect switch capable of being locked only in the OFF position
should be used. It should be locked whenever work is being done on the Bin
Sweep Auger.
WARNING
