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PNEG-1421
Direct Gear Drive Bin Sweep Auger
OPERATION
A. The horsepower recommendations are for augering reasonably dry grain. High moisture grain above (15%)
will require greater power if maximum capacity is to be maintained. The maximum possible capacity will be
less with high moisture grain that with dry grain. Use and electric motor of the correct size that operates at
1750 RPM. DO NOT use a motor size that is greater than what is shown for the largest bin size in your column.
1.
Electric motors and controls must be installed by a qualified electrician and must
meet the standards set by the National Electrical Code and all local and state codes.
2.
A main power disconnect switch capable of being locked only in the OFF position
shall be provided. This shall be locked whenever work is being done on the auger.
3.
A magnetic starter should be used to protect your motor when starting and stopping.
It should stop the motor in case of power interruption, conductor fault, low voltage,
circuit interruption or motor overload. Then the motor must be restarted manually.
Some motors have built-in thermal overload protection. If this type motor is used,
use only those with a manual reset.
4.
The motor starting controls must be located outside the bin. Locate the motor
starting controls outside the bin but near the bin door so the operator has full view
of the operation inside the bin.
5.
Disconnect power before resetting motor overloads.
6.
Reset and motor starting controls must be located so that the operator has full view
of the entire operation.
7.
Make certain electric motors are grounded.
8.
Shut off power to adjust, service or clean.
Horsepower Chart
12. Power Recommendations
6"
8"
10"
6"
8"
10"
6"
8"
15'
3
3
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3
5
--
5
5
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18'
3
3
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3
5
--
5
5
--
21'
3
5
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5
5
--
5
7 1/2
--
24'
3
5
7 1/2
5
5
10
5
7 1/2
10
27'
5
5
7 1/2
5
5
10
5
7 1/2
10
30'
5
5
7 1/2
5
7 1/2
10
7 1/2
7 1/2
15
33'
5
5
7 1/2
5
7 1/2
10
7 1/2
7 1/2
15
36'
5
7 1/2
10
5
7 1/2
10
7 1/2
7 1/2
15
39'
--
7 1/2
10
--
10
15
--
--
--
42'
--
7 1/2
10
--
10
15
--
--
--
48'
--
7 1/2
10
--
10
15
--
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Horizonta l He a d
25 De gre e He a d
Ve rtica l He a d
Bin Dia .
10"
B. Consideration should be given to the proper size auger for a batch drying or any intermittent type operations.
When augers are stopped and restarted under full load, it may result in damage to the auger. Using a larger
diameter auger and reducing its load level will be far better than subjecting a smaller diameter auger to big
loads. If an auger is kept from absolute filling, it will make start-up easier and will convey more efficiently.
The auger capacity can fluctuate greatly under varying conditions. Moisture
content, different commodities, amount of foreign matter and speeds all play a
part in the performance of the auger. Twenty-five percent (25%) moisture may cut
capacity by as much as 40% under some conditions.
Summary of Contents for PNEG-1421
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