GSi Cumberland PNEG-1333, Installation And Owner'S Manual

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4. Assembly
26 PNEG-1333 Turkey Poult Feeder System
Boot/Auger Assembly and Installation (Continued)
3. Using constant care and inspection, push the auger through the boot and into the auger tube.
Two (2) people should perform this operation. One person should feed the auger into the tube while
the other person carefully uncoils the auger to prevent any distortion. To minimize resistance when
installing long lengths of auger, rotate the auger while pushing it into the tube.
NOTE: Watch carefully for wires, tags, metal clips and especially for kinks and bends. If the auger is
bent or kinked, it must be straightened prior to installation. Failure to do this may result in
excessive auger tube wear.
4. In the event of a bend or kink, try to straighten the auger by hand or if necessary, use locking pliers.
If the auger still cannot be straightened, remove the bent section by cutting on both sides of the bend.
A hacksaw or bolt cutters can be used to cut the auger. See
Step 9 on Page 27 for instructions for
brazing and reconnecting the auger.
5. Make certain that the 3/4" washer is installed on the gearbox output shaft and is located between
the gearbox face and U-bolt. Loosen the U-bolt on the gearbox shaft and thread the auger through
the U-bolt to within 1/2" (13 mm) of the rear drive wall as shown in
Figure 4AA . Tighten the
U-bolt securely.
6. Refer to Figure 4AB . The amount of stretch required (X) is calculated as 7-1/2" per 100' of auger
(19 cm per 30 m). Pull the auger from the boot end of the feed line until all of the slack is removed.
Mark the auger at the edge of the boot inlet tube (#1). Pull the auger out the required distance (X)
and mark it at the edge of the boot inlet tube (#2). Pull the auger out an additional 8" (20.3 cm) and
secure tightly with locking pliers. The pliers will be pulled into the boot and hold the auger at that
point. Cut the auger at mark #2.
Figure 4AA
Figure 4AB
CAUTION
Use caution when placing tension on the auger. If the auger is released, it can
injure the operator.
Ref # Description
A U-Bolt