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PNEG-1162CEX
DMC DIII Stir-Ator
1. Safety
Maintenance
1. Stop the Stir-Ator and all other machines BEFORE entering the bin.
2. Ensure the isolator switch is locked into the “OFF” position, with the only key in the possession.
3. Due to the height of the Stir-Ator in a bin, it is recommended that routine maintenance be carried out
with the bin full, working off boards laid on top of the grain.
4. If access to the Stir-Ator is required when the bin is completely or partly empty, a safe means of
access must be used, preferably using a working platform.
5. If using a ladder, DO NOT place the ladder against the Stir-Ator carriage unless it has been securely
clamped on either side to prevent movement. Failure to do this could cause a fatal accident. Note
that drying floors in grain stores may be slippery and therefore the ladder should be securely fixed
before attempting to gain access.
6. When setting a ladder against the Stir-Ator, a vise grip or some type of tie-down should be used in
the front and back of the track drive unit. This keeps the Stir-Ator from rolling or sliding around the
bin while service work is being performed.
7. If an unusual amount of service work is to be performed on a Stir-Ator, removing the augers and
lowering the unit to the floor of the bin may be the safest way to repair the unit.
8. Caution needs to be exercised when using a ladder to perform service work in a partially filled grain
bin. The ladder can sink into the grain causing it to fall.
9. Notice of noise and dust hazard: The Stir-Ator runs at noise levels below 70 db and should not
present any risk to hearing. Decals indicating the possibility of dust are provided in the owner’s
manual bag and should be installed per the diagram shown
. Dust may be created as a
normal part of the stirring function of the Stir-Ator augers and although no person should be in the
bin during the stirring operation, some residual dust may remain in the air after the Stir-Ator has been
turned “OFF”. The level of dust will vary depending on the condition of the grain. Operator’s should
assess the risk to themselves and others, as required in the EU under the Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations. They should then implement appropriate control measures to
reduce the risks to health.
10. If attending to stuck augers, NEVER attempt to release the auger without isolating the Stir-Ator first.
11. Before restarting the Stir-Ator, ensure that there is no one remaining in the bin and that the bin access
door is locked/closed.
12. Remember to replace all guards before restarting.
DANGER
When working on or around the Stir-Ator, it is essential that a safe system of
work is strictly followed. Failure to do so may result in serious injury to the
operator. Before carrying out any work on the Stir-Ator.
