GSI Group PNEG-1445, Assembly & Operation Manual

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58 PNEG-1445 6", 8", 10", & 12" Custom Augers
10. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. The Auger is vibrating. 1. Damage can occur to the auger
flighting, causing noise.
Damage usually is caused from
foreign material being run
through the auger.
1. It may be necessary to remove
the flighting for inspection.
2. Drive belt may be overtightened,
putting head stub and flight in a
bind.
2. Loosen the drive belts.
2. Capacity is too low. 1. There may not be enough grain
reaching the auger.
1. Make sure the intake has not
bridged over, restricting flow.
The flighting at the intake should
be covered with grain for
maximum capacity.
2. The auger is moving too slowly. 2. Check the auger speed. Low
capacity will result from speeds
slower than recommended.
3. The Auger plugs. 1. The auger may be “jamming”
because too much grain is
reaching the auger.
1. Use the control gates to
decrease the amount of grain the
auger is gathering.
2. The grain may be wet. 2. If wet grain or other
hard-to-move material is being
augered, use a larger size motor
than recommended for normal
use.
3. The auger may be jammed with
foreign material.
3. Remove any foreign material in
the auger.
4. The motor may be to small or
wired incorrectly.
4. Check wiring or consider using
the next larger size motor.