Neco STIR-RITE Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Effective Date:

December 18, 2014

Publication Number:

038794

Rev:

B

STIR-RITE

Grain Stirring Machine

Owner’s & Operator’s Manual

Summary of Contents for STIR-RITE

Page 1: ...Effective Date December 18 2014 Publication Number 038794 Rev B STIR RITE Grain Stirring Machine Owner s Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...Failure to read understand and follow the instructions within this manual constitute a misuse of the equipment and can affect personnel safety and the product warranty Additional copies can be viewed...

Page 3: ...goods without incurring any obligation with respect to previously manufactured products Failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual as well as the existence of any of the conditions li...

Page 4: ...ain Trolley 22 Installing the Pivot Assembly 25 Installing the Rotating Contactor Assembly 26 Installing the Cable Tender Assembly 27 Attaching the Cords 27 Installing the Stir Rite System 32 Raising...

Page 5: ...g and safety instructions contained within this manual is not qualified to operate the equipment Only competent and experienced persons should operate farm equipment Anyone operating or working around...

Page 6: ...meet the standards set by the NFPA Std 70 of the National Electrical Code and all local and state codes Disconnect power before resetting motor overloads BIN SAFETY Never enter a bin without being mon...

Page 7: ...become unreadable in any way use the following information to determine the required part number and contact NECO Customer Service at 402 453 6912 or toll free at 800 367 6208 They will be sent to yo...

Page 8: ...d Do not turn augers backwards or counterclockwise This will cause the drive wheel to lift off the track and alllow the ma chine to fall In severe cases it is necessary to put support blocks under the...

Page 9: ...in wall beside the bin door latch side at eye level Labels Applied to Man Hatch Door B Danger Flowing Grain A Danger Rotating Augers C Danger Electrocution Hazard Labels Applied Outside Bin Door Apply...

Page 10: ...nstallation note below some labels are factory installed but others need to be installed on site Make sure the surface is free of oils dirt and moisture Apply labels as shown F H F E G D D E G F Figur...

Page 11: ...ACTOR 10 CABLE TENDER 11 I BEAM 12 STIRRING AUGER 13 FLIPPER 14 CHAIN ADJUSTER 15 AUXILIARY TROLLEY BELT SHIELD Key to Stir Rite Parts 16 14 OD PULLEY 17 AUXILIARY TROLLEY 18 AUXILIARY TROLLEY MOTOR 1...

Page 12: ...ether there is enough room above the Stir Rite hanger channel for the grain spreader Step 1 If A plus 25 is greater than B lower the track by the difference between A 25 and B Step 2 If A plus 25 inch...

Page 13: ...ith two or more augers measuring 18 2 or greater will require two bolts per bracket The bin wall will need to be drilled but the bracket will NOT need to be drilled Install Hanger Brackets with the 5...

Page 14: ...e blocks See Figure 8 Make sure 9 16 diameter holes are oriented upward and are next to the bin wall under the man hatch Make sure the other end is positioned under the center hatch Slide the trolley...

Page 15: ...crash When determining the trolley spacing of Stir Rite systems with a fixed trolley the fixed trol ley does count along with the mobile trollies in the discription of the system For example a 3 Trol...

Page 16: ...ey 2 Trolley 3 Trolley 4 Trolley Numbered End 19 0 23 33 37 46 47 50 51 65 69 24 Diameter PN 038503 Main Trolley 4 Trolley 4 Trolley Fixed Numbered End 3 Trolley 3 Trolley Fixed 4 Trolley 2 Trolley 4...

Page 17: ...87 103 107 113 36 Dia PN 038507 Main Trolley 4 Trolley Numbered End 4 Trolley Fixed 3 Trolley 3 Trolley Fixed 4 Trolley 2 Trolley 4 Trolley Fixed 3Trolley 4 Trolley 129 125 119 115 96 95 92 91 88 84...

Page 18: ...rolley 3 Trolley Fixed 4 Trolley 2 Trolley Main Trolley 4 Trolley Numbered End 4 Trolley 3 Trolley 4 Trolley Fixed 4 Trolley Fixed 3 Trolley 3 Trolley Fixed 4 Trolley 2 Trolley 40 Diameter PN 038509 4...

Page 19: ...he double sprocket assembly If the double sprocket assembly is mounted close to the drive cluster you ll have to remove the short section of chain NOTE The chain has two master links Use the slots in...

Page 20: ...r Lock Washers Nuts Beam X 1 Bolts 9 16 Holes Figure 16 Take Up to Beam Assembly 3 8 X 1 Bolts Use for 3 Augers NOTE The beam is shown without trolleys Use for 2 Augers Use for One Auger Bin Center Nu...

Page 21: ...lar Draft Link to the Pit man Arm using the same 5 16 x 2 Grade 5 bolt and nut you removed earlier Connect the chain ends with the master link Use the take up sprocket to take the slack out fo the cha...

Page 22: ...just yet Figure 19 shows the correct motor configura tions for two auger three auger and four auger machines After attaching the motor to the main trolley repeat the process for the remaining trol ley...

Page 23: ...23 Figure 18 Main Trolley Assembly Main Trolley Motor Mount 3 2 Motor Pulley Beam...

Page 24: ...24 Cord Connections to Motors Figure 19 Cord Connections to Single or Multiple Down Augers...

Page 25: ...the pivot pin Refer again to Figure 20 The pivot pin holes on the pivot bracket have been moved from the center of the brack et to 1 off center The pivot arm is mounted to the pivot bracket Keep the...

Page 26: ...all the rotating contactor The method used to install the rotating contac tor depends on the type of stirring machine be ing set up For the purpose of installing the ro tating contactors stirring mach...

Page 27: ...he main cord should be about 22 to 25 long Note that three auger and four auger units have two power cords on the cable tender ATTACHING THE CORDS Refer back to Figure 19 which shows the proper motor...

Page 28: ...x as shown leaving at least 12 slack outside the box The cord s may be cut to allow about 7 of wire length inside the junction box Thread the cord from the drive cluster through the bottom connector a...

Page 29: ...ox as shown leaving at least 12 slack outside the box The cord s may be cut to allow about 7 of wire length inside the junction box Thread the cord from the drive cluster through the bottom connector...

Page 30: ...side the box The cord s may be cut to allow about 7 of wire length inside the junction box Thread the cord from the drive cluster through the bottom connector as shown in Figure 26 The cord may be sho...

Page 31: ...ide the box The cord s may be cut to allow about 7 wire length inside the junction box Thread the cord from the drive cluster through the bottom connector as shown in Figure 27 The cord may be shorten...

Page 32: ...ly should support a minimum of 750 lb Next install another winch assembly to the man hatch on the bin roof Lower the cables Wrap one around the Hanger Channel twice wrap the other around the beam twic...

Page 33: ...the Stir Rite is in the proper position in sert the chain through the bracket hole and into the adjustment slot on each hanger bracket Adjust the chains so they re equal in length Then secure the cha...

Page 34: ...he end of the auger flighting Slide a 1 bearing collar and a 1 flange bear ing upside down onto the shaft Slide another bearing and collar upside up onto the shaft Install the 10 pulley with the pin h...

Page 35: ...hten the set screw Auxiliary augers are assembled exactly the same way as above except on the inside auger closest to center The inside auger requires a 14 diameter pulley Attach the BX51 V Belt to th...

Page 36: ...ields fasten to the auxiliary trolley s Use the 5 16 flanged nuts in the trolley s to attach shields Figure 34 Belt Shield Attachment Warning Do not operate this unit if the belt shield is not secured...

Page 37: ...p wire nuts up to shed moisture Roof Hatch Dip in cord for moisture drop Attach a Main Disconnect Switch not supplied to the bracket See Table 1 for amperage rat ings Some drilling may be required Fas...

Page 38: ...NT Check the clearance with the bottom of the outside auger and the bin ladder If there s any chance that the auger could hit and catch on the ladder fabricate a ladder guard Refer to Figure 36 NECO s...

Page 39: ...n around the auger Restarting can become more difficult the longer the Stir Rite augers are allowed to sit idle The amount of time the Stir Rite system should run is determined by the size of the bin...

Page 40: ...e foot 0 1 square me ter opening for each 1000 CFM 28 CMM of air is required The operator must be sure that these openings are not constricted by chaff ice or other materials during fan operation The...

Page 41: ...the augers have worked their way back to a more vertical position and have actuated the tilt switch TILT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT NOTE If the tilt switch isn t adjusted correctly excessive lagging of the the...

Page 42: ...e a pipe wrench to turn the auger that has drive belts attached Turn it clockwise as viewed from above 5 After losening the auger remove all tools from the grain bin and exit the bin Turn ON the main...

Page 43: ...r 48 Hours Power to the Stir Rite system must be disconnected before performing this procedure Grasp with pipe wrench low to avoid nicks in the shaft within 18 of lower bearing Blocking boards 2 x 6 M...

Page 44: ...and condition of belts Replace any damaged belts Check for proper lubrication See Lubrication Requirements Follow all safety procedures as outlined in the SAFETY section of this manual Lubrication Req...

Page 45: ...45 APPENDIX...

Page 46: ...46 Stir Rite System General Overview...

Page 47: ...bins 038504 Spacer Angle 27 diameter bins 038505 Spacer Angle 30 diameter bins 038506 Spacer Angle 33 diameter bins 038507 Spacer Angle 36 diameter bins 038508 Spacer Angle 39 diameter bins 038509 Sp...

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Page 49: ...49 REPLACEMENT PARTS...

Page 50: ...50 NOTE Chain is sized for bins with no internal ladder For bins with an internal ladder remove six 6 pitches Trolley Drive Chain Pitch Count Tables...

Page 51: ...1 27 292 138142 30 328 138143 33 N A N A 36 N A N A 40 N A N A 42 N A N A 48 N A N A 38 N A N A Three Down Augers Bin Diameter Total Pitches Assembly Part Number 15 39 038646 18 51 038672 21 63 038160...

Page 52: ...52 Stir Rite System Pivot Assembly...

Page 53: ...ivot Assembly STIR RITE GENERAL SYSTEM Item Part Number Description 18 005026 3 8 Box Connectors 005276 Plastic Cord Grip X 312 437 19 036335 2 5 8 OD X 1 ID X 1 8 Brass Washer 20 038424 1 Flanged Cou...

Page 54: ...54 Stir Rite System Main Trolley...

Page 55: ...5 003147 5 16 Hex Nut 16 003059 3 8 X 1 Hex Cap Screw 17 038320 Pitman Arm Stop 18 003148 3 8 Hex Nut 19 003178 3 8 Lock Washer STIR RITE GENERAL SYSTEM Item Part Number Description 20 038104 Trolley...

Page 56: ...56 Stir Rite System Auxiliary Trolley...

Page 57: ...035730 3 2 Single Groove B Pulley 17 038680 1 hp 230V 1 Phase Motor with Male Lead 038962 1 hp 230V 3 Phase Motor with Male Lead STIR RITE GENERAL SYSTEM Item Part Number Description 17 038681 1 hp 23...

Page 58: ...dment 11 038122 2 Shim Gear Motor 12 038322 1 Sprocket 4010 x 5 8 Bore 13 039001 1 Tilt Switch Counterweight Stir Rite 14 039010 1 Tilt Switch Mounting Plate Stir Rite See note above 15 039618 1 Mount...

Page 59: ...ecal Danger High Voltage 9 005309 1 Collector Ring with 10 Black Wire 10 038931 4 Contact Strap 11 005294 4 Spring Clip 12 038928 1 Box Connect Spindle 13 003487 1 Set Screw x 5 16 14 038929 1 Nylatro...

Page 60: ...ECO A Division of GLOBAL Industries Inc 9364 North 45th Street Omaha Nebraska 68152 TEL 402 453 6912 FAX 402 453 0471 Toll free within Nebraska 1 800 367 6210 Toll free outside Nebraska 1 800 367 6208...

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