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

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4. Assembly
PNEG-1333 Turkey Poult Feeder System 27
Boot/Auger Assembly and Installation (Continued)
7. With the pliers still in place, insert the idler shaft assembly into the auger and thread the auger
through the U-bolt as shown in Figure 4AC . Make certain that the idler assembly is threaded up to
the bearing washer.
Figure 4AC
8. Tighten the U-bolt securely, slowly release the tension on the auger. The auger will retract up to the
feed line tube and align the idler shaft into place. Care must be taken to prevent damage to the
bearing. Re-attach the outlet/inlet tube and bearing cover. Secure the outlet/inlet tube with the
supplied U-bolt.
9. If necessary, the auger may be lengthened or repaired by brazing two (2) sections of auger together.
Weld surfaces should be 1/2"-3/4" (13 mm-19 mm) long and the auger ends should be filed and
cleaned. Use a bronze, flux coated rod and low heat to prevent the auger from warping. Clamp the
auger in a bevel or V-groove to keep the auger sections aligned.
See Figure 4AD for auger alignment.
NOTE: The auger must not be overlapped. This will cause a narrow flight spacing and will hamper
feed flow.
Figure 4AD
10. Allow the auger to air cool. Rapid cooling will cause hardening and the auger will become brittle.
Grind off all rough edges. Auger must be smooth to prevent feed build up.
CAUTION
Use caution when releasing tension on the auger. If the auger is released too
rapidly, it can injure the operator.
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